47334-002: Supporting Kerala's Additional Skill Acquisition … · 2020-01-15 · Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), Kerala State Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Environmental Monitoring Report

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Project Number: 47334-002 January 2020

Period: July 2018 – December 2018 Part A: Main Report (Pages 1 – 205) and Annexures

IND: Supporting Kerala's Additional Skill Acquisition Program in Post-Basic Education

Submitted by : Additional Acquisition Program (ASAP) Secretariat, Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala

Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Reporting Period: July 2018-December 2018 ADB Project Number: 47334-002 Loan Number: 3188-IND

India: Construction of Community Skill Parks under the Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), Kerala State Implementing Agency: ASAP Executive Agency: Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala

March 2019

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank ASAP - Additional Skill Acquisition Program BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand CEO - Chief Executive Officer CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board CSP - Community Skill Park CPR - Common property resources CRZ - Coastal Regulation Zone DoGE - Department of General Education DG - Diesel Generator Set DoHE - Department of Higher Education DLI - Disbursement Linked Indicators DSC - Design and Construction Supervision Consultant EA - Executive Agency DoUD - Department of Urban Development EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EHS - Environment Health and Safety EMP - Environmental Management Plan ES - Environmental Specialist ESMF - Environmental and Social Management Framework GoI - Government of India GoK - Government of Kerala GRC - Grievance Redress Committee HSE - Health, Safety and Environment H&S - Health and Safety IA - Implementing Agency IEE - Initial Environmental Examination KINFRA - Kerala Infrastructure Industrial Development Corporation Limited MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet OH&S - Occupational Health and Safety PAP - Project Action Plan PPE - Personal Protective Equipment PWD - Public Works Department RSPM - Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter SLEC - State-level Empowered Committee SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement SSDP - State Skill Development Project TDS - Total Dissolved Solids TSS - Total Suspended Solids ULB - Urban Local Body

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Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), Kerala State Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report of Construction of CSPs at Kerala

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. NTRODUCTION 1

A. Background 1 B. Project Profile 1

II. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURE 3

A. Environmental Legal Requirements 3 B. Compliance with Environmental and Other Regulations 3 C. Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants 4 D. Environmental Organization and Management 5

III. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ESMF AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLANS 7

A. Compliance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) 7 B. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kasargod CSP 8 C. Status of Compliance to EMP at Mananthavady CSP 25 D. Status of Compliance to EMP at Pandikkad CSP 44 E. Status of Compliance to EMP at Lakkidi CSP 63 F. Status of Compliance to EMP at Chatannur CSP 82 G. Status of Compliance to EMP at Perumbavoor CSP 103 H. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kalamassery CSP 123 I. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kunnamthanam CSP 143 J. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kulakkada CSP 163

IV. APPROCH & METHODOLOGY ENGAGED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE PROJECT 183

V. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS/ATTRIBUTES 184

A. Monitoring basis 184 B. Type of environmental receptor/ attribute to be monitored 184 C. Methods of monitoring and equipment used 184

VI. IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN AND MONITORING RESULT 185 VII. ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS OBSERVED DURING IMPLEMENTATION WHICH WERE NOT COVERED EARLIER 200 VIII. DETAILS OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ACTION TAKEN THEROF TO RESOLVE 201 IX. FOLLOWUP ACTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 202 X. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONs and Disclosure 203

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure-1: State Forest Department Tree Cutting Permission Processing Letters 206 Annexure-2: Permissive Sanctions of Government of Kerala for CSP Buildings 216 Annexure-3: Government of Kerala Gazette Notification for Exemption of Permissions/Licenses for CSP Buildings in Kinfra Parks 221 Annexure-4: Kerala State Pollution Control Board Circular Showing Exemption of CTE and CTO for STP in CSP Complexes 223 Annexure-5: Certificate of Registration Under Contract Labour Act and Inter State Migrant Workment Act 261 Annexure-6: Labour Licenses Obtained by Individual CSP Contractors 264 Annexure-7: Site Photographs and Observations 277 Annexure-8: Environmental Monitoring Reports 288 Annexure-9: Signature Sheets of Participants in Health, Safety and Environment Training Program at CSP sites 300 Annexure-10: Consultation Photographs and Attendance Sheets 308 Annexure-11: Copies of Insurance Policies Obtained by the Individual Contractors for CSP Sites 312

LIST OF TABLES Table-1: Project Details and Status of Implementation ........................................................... 1 Table-2: Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants ........................................................ 4 Table-3: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kasargod CSP ...................................................... 8 Table-4: Status of Compliance to EMP at Mananthavady CSP ............................................ 25 Table-5: Status of Compliance to EMP at Pandikkad CSP ................................................... 44 Table-6: Status of Compliance to EMP at Lakkidi CSP ........................................................ 63 Table-7: Status of Compliance to EMP at Chathannur CSP ................................................. 82 Table-8: Status of Compliance to EMP at Perumbavoor CSP ............................................ 103 Table-9: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kalamassery CSP ............................................. 123 Table-10: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kunnamthanam CSP ...................................... 143 Table-11: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kulakkada CSP ............................................... 163 Table-12: Monitoring Parameters and Test Methods Used for Analysis ........................... 184 Table-13: Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan ............................................. 186 Table-14: Public Consultation Meetings Conducted in the Period of July to December 2018 ............................................................................................................................................ 203

LIST OF FIGURES Figure-1: Grievance Redress Mechanism in ASAP Project .............................................. 6

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I. NTRODUCTION

A. Background

1. The State Skill Development Project (SSDP) has been launched by the Government of Kerala (GoK) in July 2012 to enhance the employability of the state’s youth and create opportunities for productive employment. Under the SSDP, Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), has designed by the Department of Higher Education (DoHE) and the Department of General Education (DoGE), GoK, to address the “preventive” dimension of low employability. The Government of India and GoK have requested Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance for strengthening and scaling-up ASAP since it aims to tackle the problem of low employability by integrating general and vocational education to make student “market-ready” even while being enrolled in school and college. 2. To implement the ASAP, GoK through DoHE has established ASAP Secretariat. The ASAP Secretariat has planned to construct community skills parks (CSPs) at 15 locations in Kerala. The DoHE is the Executive Agency (EA) and ASAP Secretariat created through GoK order is the Implementing Agency (IA). The project is ADB financed with Result Based Lending Loan (RBL) and the Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLI) has been fixed. One of the DLI is time bound completion of the CSPs. B. Project Profile 3. The CSP project involves design, construction and operation of 15 CSPs over 11 District of Kerala. Post-Construction of CSPs, the infrastructure will be utilized by the service providers in offering various vocational courses. Each CSP will have a built-up area from 15,000 ft2 to 20,000 ft2, but not exceeding 20,000 ft2. The CSPs are located in unencumbered, state government owned plots. All CSPs are located outside environmental sensitive/protected areas (viz. biosphere reserve, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, reserved and protected forests, coastal regulation zones (CRZ), wetlands, tribal areas and archaeological sites). The project requires tree cutting permission from the State Forest Department and local body clearance for building as per the Kerala Panchayat Building Rules, 2014. 4. Construction of CSPs is classified as Category B according to the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 of ADB as no significant impacts are envisioned. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental assessment has been prepared. The level of details and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions are commensurate with the Project’s impact and risks. The EMP is part of bidding and contract documents to comply with ADB’s SPS, 2009.

5. Details of project activities at the end of December 2018 are presented in Table 1.

Table-1: Project Details and Status of Implementation

Sl. No.

Location Status Contractor Date of Letter of Award Issued to Contractor(s)*

% Completion of Physical Works

1. Kasargod Work in Progress

Lee Builders 09-08-2016 75

2. Mananthavady Work in Progress


3. Pandikkad Work in Cherian Varkey 09-08-2016 98

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Location Status Contractor Date of Letter of Award Issued to Contractor(s)*

% Completion of Physical Works

Progress Construction 4. Lakkidi Work in

Progress Lee Builders 09-08-2016 75

5. Chathannur Work in Progress

Ammu Construction 09-08-2016 98

6. Kalamassery Work in Progress

KV Joseph & Sons 21-12-2016 80

7. Perumbavoor Work in Progress


8. Kunnamthanam Work in Progress

Heather Construction

21-12-2016 80

9. Kulakkada Work in Progress

Heather Construction

21-12-2016 85

* After issue of letter of award, contractors were given 21 days to mobilize at respective sites 6. The Semi Annual Environment Monitoring Report presents the status of the project implementation, details of compliance with environmental regulations of the Government and policies of ADB, details of compliance with environmental loan covenants, details of complaints received and their redress and the status of compliance with various aspects of EMP. 7. Monitoring of compliance with EMP is a continuous activity carried by the DSC and ASAP Secretariat. Guidelines on general construction EHS measures to be followed / implemented by the Contractors have been issued to the contractors on compliance with EMP have been provided and these reports have been prepared during the reporting period. This is the consolidated report on implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) from July 01 2018 to December 31, 2018, and is prepared in compliance with ADB Policies.

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II. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURE

A. Environmental Legal Requirements

8. Following Regulations are currently in force in India that deals with environmental issues that could apply to infrastructure development. Acts and Rules pertaining to monuments and archeological sites are also listed herein.

i. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended 1988 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules, 1971

ii. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, amended 1987 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, amended 1987

iii. The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, amended in 1991 and including the following Rules/Notification issued under this act. • The Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1986, including amendments • The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 • The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 • The Bio-Medical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1988 • Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 • Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002 • Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 • Environmental Standards of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

iv. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, amended 1993 The Wildlife (Protection)) Rules, 1995

v. The Indian Forest Act, 1927 vi. Forest (Conversation) Act,1980, amended 1988

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981 amended 1992 and 2003 Guidelines for diversion of forest lands for non-forest purpose under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

vii. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959 Government of India Notification 1992 under the above stated Rules Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act 2010 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation), Rules 2011.

B. Compliance with Environmental and Other Regulations

9. The GoI, EIA Notification of 2006 sets out the requirement for Environmental Assessment and Environmental Clearance in India. Constructions of Community Skill Parks don’t fall under the ambit of the EIA Notification, and therefore do not require environmental clearance. The project does not require any other clearances under any environmental regulations. 10. Since CSP sites are under the ownership of Government of Kerala, so there was no requirement for Forest Clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. However, tree cutting was involved at Kulakkada and Kasargod CSP site, for this necessary tree cutting permission was obtained from the State Forest Department (Annexure-1).

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11. The permissive sanctions for construction of CSPs have been accorded by the GoK through Circulars (Annexure-2). The local body clearance for CSP buildings outside Kinfra Parks will be obtained after the completion of civil works. The CSPs located within Kinfra Parks are exempted from obtaining Licenses and Permissions vide Gazette Notification of GoK (Annexure-3).

12. Installation of STPs in Educational Institutions doesn't need CTE and CTO as per Circular No. PCB/T4/115/97(3) of Kerala State Pollution Control Board (Annexure-4). 13. The Certificates of Registration under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and Inter State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) Act, 1979 have been obtained by the ASAP(Annexure -5). The Labour Licenses obtained by the individual CSP Contractors under the above Acts have been appended in Annexure-6. C. Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants 14. Table-2 shows the environmental safeguard related loan covenants and their compliance status in implementation. All the covenants are being complied with in implementation.

Table-2: Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants

Loan Covenants (Safeguards and Environmental) under Schedule 4 Para 8-11 of the Loan Agreement

Status / Compliance

The borrower shall ensure, or cause the Status to ensure that the safeguard actions specified in the PAP are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.

(a) The borrower shall ensure, or casuse the State to ensure, that construction works under ASAP do not involve significant adverse environmental impacts which may be classified as catgory A under the SPS or its related rules/manuals.

(b) Prior to coomencing any construction or rehabilitation works in connection with ASAP, the Borrower shall ensure or cause the State to conduct a screening to ensure that such works shall not be classified as category A under the SPS or its realted rules/manuals.

The Borrowershall ensure, or cause the State to ensure, that ASAP does not involve any resettlement or indigenous people risks or impacts within meaning of the SPS. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the State to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implemenation, operation and decommissioning of all activities under ASAP comply with (a) all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines of the Borrower relating to environment, health safety, (b) the Environmental Safeguards; (c) all measures and requirements, including monitoring requirements, set fort in an environmental management plan, innitial

All the CSPs fall Category-B under the SPS 2009. None of the CSP and project as a whole qualify for category A Screening was carried out by ASAP and found that all the CSPs fall Category-B under the SPS None of the CSPs involve any resettlement or indigenous people risks or impacts. The projects activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to environmental safeguards. EMP has been included in bid document and contract documents. Environmental monitoring is being carried out by ASAP through approved laboratories as specified in the EMP. To meet reporting requirements for category B

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environmental examination, or environmental impact assessment.

projects, Semi-annual environmental monitoring report is being prepared by the ASAP through Consultants. These reports are being submitted to ADB.

D. Environmental Organization and Management

15. The main agencies involved in managing and implementing the sub-project are:

i. Executive Agency (EA). EA of the project is Government of Kerala through Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibilities for the execution of the project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed-term staff to implement the project; (iii) setup a state-level department for the project implementation; (iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution and (v) overall compliance with the conditions.

ii. Implementation Agency (IA). Additional Skills Acquisition Program (ASAP) Secretariat is the IA of the project. Dept. of Higher Education (DoHE) has established the ASAP Secretariat, headed by full time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line departments as well as from other sources. The ASAP Secretariat is the nodal agency for overall management of project activities and will be responsible for (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) review individual CSP projects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan conditions, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii) consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports and matters requiring higher-level decision, to the state-level empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB. The ASAP Secretariat is supported by a team of consultants.

iii. Design and Construction Supervision Consultant (DSC). ASAP has engaged a Design and Construction Supervision Consultant (DSC) to provide all necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IA, ASAP Secretariat and any other consultants engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the program. The DSC reports to and work under the overall guidance of the ASAP Secretariat. The scope of services of the DSC includes but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys, potential CSP sites screening, designing of CSP, cost estimation; (ii) project planning and management support to the ASAP Secretariat; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents’ (v) construction management and contract administration and construction supervision for the quality assurance and (vi) capacity building of the service providers and ASAP for operational sustainability. An Environmental Specialist (ES) in the DSC is responsible for addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and implementation. The ES will ensure all mitigation requirements are in contractor bidding documents, EMPs of various subprojects (CSPs) are included in the contract documents of contractors. In the construction phase, the ES will supervise the effective implementation of EMPs. In addition to the above roles, the ES will assist ASAP on the procurement needs and other project implementation aspects and shall play a central role in ensuring capacity building in environmental management of ASAP.

16. A grievance redress mechanism has been established in ASAP Secretariat.

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Grievances of affected persons will first be brought to attention of the Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) at CSP level. Grievances if not redressed, will be brought to the GRC set up at ASAP secretariat level to monitor project implementation. The GRC was constituted vide notification dated 18.01.2013. The GRC will determine the merit of each grievance and resolve grievance within 10 days of receiving the complaint. Grievance not redressed by the GRC at ASAP secretariat will be referred to the State Level Empowered Committee and further to appropriate courts of law. The GRC at CSP level will keep records of all grievances received including: agreed, corrective actions and the date those were affected and final outcome. The grievance redress process is shown in Figure 1. No grievances were received during the reporting period.

Figure-1: Grievance Redress Mechanism in ASAP Project

Aggrieved Party/Affected Person

Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) at CSP Level

Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) at ASAP Secretariat

Level

Grievance Addressed

State Level Empowered Committee

Court of Law

Grievance Addressed

Grievance Addressed

Grievance not Addressed



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III. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ESMF AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

AND MONITORING PLANS

17. Status of compliance with Environmental Management Plans of CSPs under implementation has been in Tables 3 to Table 11. 18. Environment, Health and Safety training was given to the Managers and construction crew of contractors at all the 9 sites of CSP construction. This training was given by the Environmental Specialist during site visit to each individual site. The contractors were also advised to conduct regular training and induction training on Environment, Health and Safety. Photographs of good and bad practices, training given to the technical team of DSC deployed at CSP sites and Contractors staff at sites, during reporting period is presented in Annexure-7. In this annexure, the observations of the Environmental Specialist on the deficiencies in implementation of EMP and the recommendations for improvement have also been given. 19. Water quality, air quality and noise level monitoring was conducted by third-party laboratories engaged by ASAP Secretariat at the CSP sites before starting the construction works to establish the baseline. During reporting period, environmental monitoring has been conducted during summer season of the year 2018. The monitoring reports have been appended in Annexure-8. A. Compliance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

20. The ESMF for the project requires EMP implementation at CSP construction sites, regular monitoring of EMP implementation, compliance with State and Central Government regulatory requirements and reporting the safeguards compliances as per requirements of ADB SPS 2009. In the ESMF bi-annual monitoring reports have been suggested, therefore, ASAP is reporting safeguards complianes in the bi-annual minitoring reports. This is the fourth semi-annual minitoring report covering the period from July 2018 to December 2018. . 21. The ESMF has indicated requirement of formation of Safeguards Cell at ASAP Secretariate. For this ASAP has designated one Engineer at ASAP secretariate in the team of Chief Engineer. The ASAP officials from local offices of respective CSP locations are also monitoring the project progress including safeguards compliances.

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B. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kasargod CSP

Table-3: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kasargod CSP

Mitigation Measures Proposed in EMP

Status of Compliance

Remarks Follow up Actions Proposed

Yes No NA Site Clearance activities, including delineation of construction areas The Commencement of site clearance activities will be undertaken with due permission from the Environment Specialist of the DSC consultant to minimize environmental impacts.

√ This is not applicable for the reporting period as site clearance activities were taken up in the start of construction phase.

None

All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subjected to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedure.

√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the current reporting period.

None

Pre Construction photographs will be taken for all temporary sites to be acquired for completions of constructions.

√ This is not applicable for the current reporting period as construction works are in progress. Pre construction photographs were taken by DSC in pre construction phase.

None

The temporary sites will be acquired by contractor for construction camp, workers camp, storage sites for construction materials, etc.

√ No temporary sites for workers’ camp, construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and construction materials

None

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Yes No NA and construction camp is within the CSP delineated boundary.

Borrow pits operations The borrow pits will be identified and consent of owner will be obtained. √ No borrow pits were

required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period. The site is in the urban area.

None

Adequate safe precautions will be ensured during transportation of earth from borrow areas (if needed for leveling of sites and for landscaping) to the construction sites.

√ Since no borrow pit operations, therefore no requirement for transportation of earth in the reporting period. Hence this is not applicable.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This was followed in the entire duration of the current reporting period.

None

Source of Materials Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. √ The contractor has

informed that materials for completion of CSP building are procured from licensed quarries and Government approved sources.

Government approval letters from quarries and other sources should be procured by the contractor from the material suppliers.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials None

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Yes No NA is verified by the DSC. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

If additional quarries will be required after construction has started, obtain written approval from ASAP

√ Since CSP building is not a major construction work, so quantities of material requirement are not significant. Hence there is no need to open any new quarry. Hence this is not applicable to the project.

None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ Contractor has started preparing documentation of material sources.

The material source documentation should be available at site.

Material handling at site Workers employed on mixing cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles.

√ Most of the workers were seen using protective footwear and protective goggles while mixing lime, cement, concrete, etc.

All required PPEs should be provided to construction crew and usage should be enforced at site.

Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye-shield

√ Welders are provided protective eye shield and these were seen being used in the reporting period.

None

Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing.

√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site during the entire duration of this

None

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Yes No NA reporting period.

The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in according with the manufacturer’s instructions. The engineer will be given at least 6 working days’ notice of the proposed use of any chemical.

√ The toxic and hazardous chemicals storage (such as paints, solvents, lubricants, fuel oil, etc.) are handled as per the instructions of manufacturers written on packing and information given in Material Safety Data Sheets.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of toxic materials such as paints, fuel oil, etc. is kept at site by the contactor. Up-to-date records of storage are also maintained.

A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractors.

√ Records of toxic and hazardous material storage were available at site. The contractor keeps the records on computer and updates these regularly.

An up-to-date Register should also be maintained by the contractor.

Air Quality Consult with ASAP/DSC on the designated area for stockpiling of soil, gravel and other construction materials.

√ As reported in previous reporting period, the materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP and DSC officials in the current reporting period also.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ The earthen haul roads are not used. The water sprinkling is followed for dust suppression at site.

None

Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water √ The water sprinkling None

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Yes No NA when necessary during dry weather. was taken up at the site

as per need basis to suppress dust generation from stockpiles and exposed soil at site.

Vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction shall conform to the relevant Standard and shall be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements.

√ Vehicle, equipment and machinery were regularly maintained and these were conforming to the relevant emission standards during the reporting period.

None

Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose materials when transported by trucks.

√ The transportation of lose construction materials to the CSP site is through covered trucks/tempos only. This has been followed during the reporting period also.

None

Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly.

√ Since construction works are of small scale so there was no use of any heavy equipment and machinery.

None

Water quality

Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with ASAP/DSC on designated disposal areas.

√ Spoils generated in the construction works were used for filling; any unused spoils have

None

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Yes No NA been collected and stored near camp office for disposal. For these sites will be identified at the end of construction phase.

Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to water bodies.

√ Drainage from site is not leading to any water body.

None

Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies.

√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These are not stored at site. There is no water body in the surroundings of CSP site as site is within urban limits of Kasargod city.

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site and reused to the extent possible. For non usable wastes sites for disposal will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade were kept covered at site during the reporting period.

None

Soil Erosion Soil erosion protection measures will be undertaken to avoid erosion. √ During the reporting

period, excavation works were not there and excavated earth

None

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Yes No NA generated in previously has completely been utilized. The soil erosion issues are not at site.

Tree planting as per landscape design √ This will be taken up at the end of construction phase. In the reporting period tree plantation activity was not taken up.

None

Soil and Water Pollution due to fuel and lubricants, construction waste Fuel storage and vehicles cleaning area will be stationed such that water discharged does not drain into any water body.

√ Neither fuel was stored at site nor was vehicle cleaning taken up at site during the reporting period. There is no water body in the vicinity of CSP site.

None

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring was taken up as per monitoring plan in the reporting period.

None

At construction camps, vehicle washing ramps will be constructed and an oil water separator pit will be provided at ramp area. All the vehicles maintenance will be done at construction camp only.

√ During the reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and vehicle maintenance was also not taken up at site. No vehicle ramp has been constructed.

None

The discarded oil and lubricants will be stored in drums and these will be sold to recycled authorized by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board

√ Discarded oil generation is almost insignificant as no vehicle, equipment and machinery maintenance

None

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Yes No NA is taken up at CSP site. Any small quantity generated was used in the construction works in the reporting period.

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ During reporting period,

the specified noise limit was adhered to as regular noise level monitoring was taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None

Plan activities in consultation with ASAP/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.

√ The construction activities in night time were not taken up during the reporting period.

None

Require horns not to be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach.

√ All the construction activities were taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there was no conflict with the external vehicles in the reporting period. No horns were used at site.

None

Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise reducing mufflers and providing portable street barriers to reduce the sound impact to surrounding public.

√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings was screened through properly erected boundary wall.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring is being taken up as per

None

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Yes No NA schedule of monitoring plan

Landscaping and Aesthetics Remove all wreckage, rubbish. √ The wreckage and

rubbish are being removed regularly from the site. This was followed in reporting period also.

None

Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils. √ No excess excavated soil was seen at site during the reporting period as most of excavation works have been completed.

None

Coordination with ULBs/PWD for beneficial uses of excess excavated soil or immediately dispose to designated areas

√ Since there was no excess excavated soil, so need for coordination was not required in the reporting period.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant should be reutilized or removed from the site √ Discarded oil and lubricants generation was almost insignificant in the reporting period. Any small quantity generated was used in the construction works during the reporting period.

None

Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas.

√ Solid waste generated was reused to the extent possible in the reporting period. For disposal of remaining

None

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Yes No NA waste, sites will be identified at the end of construction phase.

Request ASAP/DSC to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration works has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

√ This will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None

Accessibility Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.

√ The CSP site is located on a wide road in Kasargod city and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for special routes for transportation of construction materials.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials is not significant. No need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and transport activities.

None

Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion.

√ There is only one entrance to the site and the site being on a wide road, there is no question of any congestion.

None

Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ Site is always kept free from obstructions. This was followed in reporting period also.

None

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Yes No NA Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This was followed while

driving in the entire duration of reporting period.

None

Coordinate with traffic police for temporary road diversions and provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours.

√ No diversion of traffic is required. There is also no requirement for traffic aids.

None

Notify public by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

√ Contact numbers for concerns/complaints were not seen displayed at site.

Contact numbers for concerns/complaints should be displayed. The contactor has been instructed to display necessary details.

Provide adequate sign boards, warning boards and diversion. √ These are not required as project is not a transport project.

None

Socio-Economic-Employment Employ at least 50% of the labor force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 2-km immediate area if manpower is available.

√ Sufficient local labor not available so labor from other states has employed in the current reporting period also.

None

Secure construction materials from local market. √ Materials are procured from local markets only.

None

Occupational Health and Safety Implement health and safety measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site.

√ The site has well raised boundary wall. This boundary wall was constructed in the previous reporting period. Hence site is open to general public.

None

(b) Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective √ All the required PPEs Contractor should provide

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Yes No NA Equipment like helmet, gumboot, safety belt, gloves, nose mask and ear plugs. are not given to all

workers. Some workers were seen working without helmets, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

all the required PPEs. The usage of PPEs should be ensured at site.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ The environmental specialist has provided training the contractor staff and ASAP technical team during the site visit.

The contractor should provide training on O&HS regularly.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities √ Documentation on procedures to be followed for various activities was not available till previous reporting report. But in the current reporting contractor has prepared documentation on procedures to be followed for various construction activities.

None

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The contractor has prepared accident register to record any mishaps at site. In the reporting period, there were no accident records at site.

None

Ensure that qualified first aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first aid stations shall be easily accessible the site;

√ First Aid Box is available at site. First aid register is not maintained.

Contractor should maintain a standard first aid box with label and adequate contents.

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Yes No NA Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. √ The contractor is

providing medical assistance to the workers injured at site. In addition to this insurance coverage is also there through the insurance policies purchased by the contractor.

None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall. This boundary wall was completed in previous reporting period. The site is well secured from unauthorized intrusion.

None

Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of drinking water was available at site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None

Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substance.

√ The clean eating area has been provided in shed constructed for site office.

None

Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basics site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection and preventing injuring to fellow workers.

√ The contractor has informed that induction training on OH&S aspects has been provided to all workers.

The contractor should regularly organize training programs for construction crew on OH&S aspects.

Provide visitor orientation if visitor to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.

√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors will

None

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Yes No NA not gain access to hazardous areas unless accompanied by contractor staff.

Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas.

√ Workers were seen using high visibility vests.

None

Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back up alarms. √ No such alarm seen at site.

Alarm should be raised while movement of moving equipment at site.

Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be accordance with international standards and be well known to and easily understood by workers, visitors and the general public as appropriate.

√ Sign boards for hazardous areas were not seen during site visit.

Contractor should provide standard sign boards for hazardous areas at site. This suggestion was pointed out in previous reporting period also. Contractor representative assured that corrective action will be taken to comply with the above requirements.

Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dB (A) for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively

√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more was not there to the construction workforce at site in the entire duration of current reporting period.

None

Work Camps Consult with ASAP/DSC before locating project offices, shed and construction plants;

√ The project office and shed were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials. In the current

None

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Yes No NA reporting period no additional shed or construction plants were established.

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting or vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site construction work is in progress.

None

Provide water and sanitation facilities for employee; Sufficient supply of cold potable water to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided;

√ The water and sanitation facilities have been provided at CSP construction site. These were maintained during the reporting period.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in within in urban limits of Kasargod city, so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in a hired house in the city.

None

Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination;

√ Proper Training to employees in material handling was not satisfactory during reporting period. This training should be arranged by the construction manager

Contractor should arrange adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ During the reporting period, generation of used oil was almost insignificant as no

None

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Yes No NA vehicle or equipment maintenance was taken up at site. Any small quantity generated from DG set, or other equipment was used in construction works.

Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas

√ Waste segregation at site was proper. The generation of wet waste was not significant.

Dry waste should be sent for recycling to the extent possible.

Remove all wreckage, rubbish or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters and latrines) which are no longer required;


None

Request ASAP/DSC to report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre project condition before acceptance of work.

√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established. This will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None

Safety measures During Construction Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up

√ The contactor is taking up adequate safety measures for safety of construction workers. Training has also been provided by the contractor and environmental specialist on safe handling of materials.

Contractor should ensure adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials as training on O&HS is there on regular intervals.

The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers, including complete use of PPEs.

√ Based on site visits during reporting period it is concluded that all required PPEs are

Contractor should enforce effective usage of PPEs at site.

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Yes No NA available but usage enforcement is not proper.

Solid Waste Management Location of disposal sites will be finalized be the Environmental Specialist of the DSC and he will confirm that: disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage course or surface water bodies or low lying areas and that no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such materials.

√ Most of the construction waste is being utilized in the construction works. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

Safe disposal of the construction waste shall be ensured in these pre identified disposal locations only. In no case any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately.

√ Most of the construction waste generated in reporting period is being utilized in the construction works. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

Clearing of construction of Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner.

√ Work is not yet completed. The clearing and restoration activities will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None

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C. Status of Compliance to EMP at Mananthavady CSP

Table-4: Status of Compliance to EMP at Mananthavady CSP





√ Site clearance activities were undertaken at the start phase of construction activities. In the current reporting period, no site clearance activities were taken up.

None

All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subjected to complete restoration to their former conditions with appropriate rehabilitation procedures.

√ Temporary sites for construction camp and workers accommodation not acquired during reporting period. These were taken in the beginning in pre construction phase.

None


√ Since no temporary sites were acquired during reporting period so this is not applicable. Pre-construction stage photographs have been taken by DSC and contractor before start of construction activities.

None

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Yes No NA The temporary sites will be acquired by contractor for construction camp, workers camp, storage sites for construction materials etc.

√ During reporting period no temporary sites were acquired so this is not applicable.

None


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period.

None


√ Since no borrow pit operations, therefore no requirement for transportation of earth. There was no requirement for leveling. Landscaping works will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This was followed in the current reporting period also.

None


informed that materials for completion of CSP building are procured

The contractor has informed the consultants suppliers have been instructed to provide sources of material and approval letters

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Yes No NA from licensed quarries and Government approved sources.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials is verified by the DSC. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None



None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The contractor has started preparing documentation on material sources.

Material sources documentation should be completed and up to date list should be available at site.


√ Some workers were seen working without Helmets, protective goggles and gloves while mixing cement and handling concrete, etc.

The contractor should make PPE usage more effective. The compliance will be followed in the next reporting period.


√ Welders are provided protective eye shield

None

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Yes No NA and these were seen being used in the reporting period.


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site during the entire duration of this reporting period.

None

The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in according with the manufacturer’s instructions. The engineer will be given at least 6 working days notice of the proposed use of any chemical.

√ The use of toxic and hazardous chemicals such as paints, solvents, lubricants, fuel oil etc. at site was as per instructions of manufacturer on packing. The material safety data sheets were also referred.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of toxic materials such as paints, fuel oil, etc. should be kept at site by the contactor. Up-to-date records of storage should also be maintained.


√ The contractor is keeping records of toxic and hazardous material storage in computer. This information is updated on daily basis.



√ As reported in previous reporting periods, the materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP and DSC

None

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Yes No NA officials. In the current reporting period also the same process has been followed.

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ None of material was transported through an earthen road. The material transport was through metalled roads as these are being procured from market. At site water sprinkling was taken up suppress the dust.

None

Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather.

√ At site water sprinkling was taken up at locations of stock piles and exposed soil.

None


√ Vehicle, equipment and machinery were regularly maintained and these were conforming to the relevant emission standards during the reporting period. It may mention that maintenance was taken up at market and not at site.

None

Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks.

√ The transportation of lose construction materials to the CSP

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Yes No NA site has been through covered trucks/tempos only since the start of construction works. This has been followed during the current reporting period also.


√ Heavy equipment and machinery are not used in the project. Hence this is not applicable.

None

Water quality Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with ASAP/DSC on designated disposal areas.

√ Spoils generated in the construction are being used for filling. The unused spoils are being stored at site and will be disposed off at the designated site at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Proper bunds have been constructed to avoid any soil laden storm water towards the local drain in the vicinity of CSP site.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These were not stored at

None

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Yes No NA site during the reporting period.

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade were covered at site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as these were utilized at site. A retaining wall construction is in progress as part of soil protection measures.

None


None


√ Neither fuel was stored at site nor was vehicle cleaning taken up during the reporting period.

None

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Yes No NA Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring is being

taken up as per monitoring plan.

None


√ During reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and no vehicle maintenance was also taken up at site. Hence this not applicable. At site no vehicle ramps have been constructed.

None


√ Discarded oil generation is bare minimum. But whatever small quantity generated from DG set and other equipment operations, is being used in the shuttering works at CSP site.

None

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ The specified noise

limit is adhered to as regular noise level monitoring is taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels. This is done to ensure that there is no noise related impacts on educational institute

None

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Yes No NA functioning in the vicinity of CSP site.


√ The construction activities in night time were not being taken up at CSP site during this reporting period.


√ All the construction activities are taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there is no conflict with the external vehicles and animals. No horn is used at construction site of CSP.

None

Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise reducing mufflers and providing portable steel barriers to reduce the sound impact to surrounding public.

√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings is prevented through portable MS sheet barriers. The site is away from habitation area.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring is being taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan.

None


rubbish were removed regularly from the CSP site in the entire duration of

None

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Yes No NA this reporting period.

Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils. √ The soil stockpiled in the previous reporting period has been reutilized in the fill works in the current reporting period. There is no stock piling of earth in the current reporting period.

None


√ No excess excavated soil has been generated in the reporting period. Hence need for coordination is not felt.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant and regularly remove from the site √ The discarded oil and lubricant generation was insignificant and has been reutilized at site during the reporting period.

None


√ Solid waste generated is being reused to the extent possible. For disposal of remaining waste, sites will be identified in the later period (towards the end of construction phase).

None


√ This will be taken up at the end of

None

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Yes No NA construction phase.


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for transportation of construction materials through heavy vehicle. The access road from National Highway to site is also wide. There is no use of any narrow local road for the transportation of construction materials.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials is not significant. No need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and transport activities. Hardly 2-3 trucks loaded with construction material come to the CSP site.

None


√ There is only one entrance to the site

None

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Yes No NA and the site being on a wide road access, there is no question of any congestion.

Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ CSP site is kept free from obstructions

None

Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This is being followed while driving the trucks carrying the materials.

None


√ No diversion of traffic is required as CSP site is about 600 m from national highway. There is also no requirement for traffic aids also.

None


√ Contact numbers for concerns/complaints not displayed at site.


Provide adequate sign boards, warning boards and diversion. √ These are not required as project is not a transport project

None



None

Secure construction materials from local market. √ Materials are None

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Yes No NA procured from local markets only.


√ The site is away from residential area. The site is protected through portable mild steel sheets barrier. The site has no access to the public.

None

(b) Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective Equipment like helmet, gumboot, safety belt, gloves, nose mask and ear plugs.

√ Based on suggestions of consultants and ASAP, the contractor has procured necessary PPEs in adequate numbers. Better usage of PPEs was noted during the reporting period.

Any shortfall of PPEs should be made up regularly.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ H&S training to construction workers has been provided by the environmental specialist. The contractor has been instructed to provide training on safe use of tools. The contractor team has also organized training programs on O&HS at site.

Contractor should regularly provide training on HSE to all construction workers.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities √ The contractor has started documenting

Contractor should expedite completion of documents for

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Yes No NA procedures for site activities.

all procedures to be followed for various construction activities.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The contractor has prepared an accident register to record all accidents and mishaps at site. In the reporting period, there were no accidents.

Contractor has been suggested to maintain the accident register.


√ First Aid Box contents during site visit were found adequate.


Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. √ The contractor is providing medical assistance to the workers injured at site. In addition to this insurance coverage is also there through the insurance policies purchased by the contractor.

None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site is properly protected through temporary raised boundary wall with the help of mild steel sheets barrier. Hence it is free from unauthorized intrusions and accident risks.

None

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Yes No NA Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of

drinking water is available. The contractor is purchasing filtered water cans from the market.

None


√ The clean eating area has been provided at construction site office and camp.

None


√ Induction training has been provided by the site in charge of the contractor in the current reporting period.

Contactor should provide induction training to all new workers in future also.

Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.

√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors unlikely to gain access to hazardous areas.

None


√ The construction workers were seen in high visibility vests at site in the current reporting period.

Contractor should make available high visibility vests in adequate numbers and ensure these are used by the construction workers.


None


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas are not satisfactory. These need to be improved.

Contractor should give standard sign boards for hazardous areas. Necessary instructions in this regard have been issued by ASAP.

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Yes No NA Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively

√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more is not there to the construction workforce at site.

None


√ The project office and construction workers camp were established in the start of construction phase. These were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials. In the current reporting period no new project office or construction camp has been established.

None

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting was required for construction camp establishment in the start of construction phase. Vegetation removal was also minimal. In the current reporting period no tree cutting or vegetation removal was taken up.

None

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Yes No NA Provide water and sanitation facilities for employee; Sufficient supply of cold potable water to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided;

√ The water and sanitation facilities have been provided at workers’ camp, and site office. These were maintained in the entire duration of construction period.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is close to urban area so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is near the construction site. The workers have been instructed not to cut the trees for fire wood.

The contractor has been instructed to provide LPG or Kerosene for cooking.


√ Training to employees on handling of materials to avoid soil contamination has been provided by the environmental specialist during site visit. The contractor is also briefing safe procedures regularly.

Contractor should also give adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ The waste oil generation at site is insignificant as maintenance of equipment and vehicles is not carried

None

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Yes No NA out at CSP construction site. Whatever is generated is reutilized in shuttering works.


√ There is no storage of construction waste at site. Whatever construction waste generated has been reutilized in the fill works.

None

Remove all wreckage, rubbish or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters and latrines) which are no longer required;

√ The removal of temporary structures will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The construction camp and workers’ camp will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Training to employees has improved in the current reporting period.

Contractor should give adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.


√ Although adequate and required PPEs are available, but better enforcement for usage of PPEs is required at site.

Contractor should give all the required PPEs and should ensure usage of PPEs at site

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Yes No NA Solid Waste Management Location of disposal sites will be finalized be the Environmental Specialist of the DSC and he will confirm that: disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage course or surface water bodies or low lying areas and that no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such materials.

√ The construction waste is being utilized in the construction works. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None



None


√ Work is not yet completed. Clearing of sites and restoration of construction camp and workers’ camp sites will be taken up at the construction phase.

None

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D. Status of Compliance to EMP at Pandikkad CSP

Table-5: Status of Compliance to EMP at Pandikkad CSP





√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. The site clearance activity was taken up in the start of construction phase.

None


√ No temporary site acquired for CSP construction works in the current reporting period. Hence this is not applicable.

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. Temporary sites for construction have not been acquired.

None


√ No temporary sites for workers’ camp construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and

None

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Yes No NA construction materials storage and construction camp is within the CSP delineated CSP plot boundary.


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the current reporting period.

None


√ Since no borrow pit operations took place in the current reporting period, therefore no requirement for transportation of earth.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None


informed that all materials are obtained from

The contractor has informed that all suppliers have been instructed to provide approval letter for the source

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Yes No NA Government approved sources especially sand and sub-grade.

of materials from where these are being procured.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ DSC and ASAP Engineer at site examine suitability of materials as per design requirements. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None


√ No requirement of new quarries to be opened up as CSP project size is small.

None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The material sources are not documented properly. The contractor has started documenting source of construction materials.

The contractor should expedite documentation for material sources.


√ Most of the construction workers handling cement, mortar, concrete, etc. were seen wearing shoes, and helmets but without protective goggles and gloves.

The contractor should ensure availability of protective goggles and gloves in adequate numbers as well as enforce usage of PPEs during material handling. .


√ Welders are provided protective eye shield.

None

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Yes No NA During the site visits welders were seen using protective eye-shield.


√ No stone breaking activity was taken up during the reporting period, so this is not applicable.

None


√ The toxic materials handled during reporting period were paints and fuel. These were properly handled. ASAP site engineer was aware of the usage of the above.



√ The contractor has started maintaining the inventory of toxic chemicals at site in the computer. This is updated on daily basis.

An up-to-date Register should be maintained by the contractor.


√ As reported in previous reporting periods, the materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP officials. This has been followed in the current reporting

None

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Yes No NA period also.

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ To suppress dust generation, water sprinkling was taken up at site in dry months (October to December). No earthen road is being used for transportation of construction materials.

None


√ Exposed soils and stock piles were damped down with water spray in dry months (October to December) of reporting period.

None



None


√ The transportation of lose construction materials to the CSP site is through covered trucks/tempos only. This has been followed during the

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Yes No NA reporting period also.


√ During the reporting period, heavy equipment and machinery were not used at the CSP construction site.

None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works are being used for filling. Any remaining unutilized spoils will be disposed off at the end of construction phase. The sites for disposal will be identified in the later phase of construction phase.

None


√ The CSP site drainage is not leading to any water body. The site is closed to the urban habitation.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These were not stored at site during the reporting period. .

None

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Yes No NA Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated

at construction site for reuse. Any unutilized waste is collected and stored. It will be disposed off at the end of construction phase.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade are covered at site. This has been followed in the entire duration of construction phase.

None


period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as these were utilized at site in the fill works. The excavation activities were insignificant during the reporting period. The soil erosion protection measures have been taken by constructing the retaining wall.

None

Tree planting as per landscape design √ This will be taken up at the end of construction phase. In the reporting period tree plantation

None

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Yes No NA activity was not taken up.



None

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring is being taken up as per monitoring plan.

None


√ During reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and no vehicle maintenance was also taken up. Hence this not applicable. No vehicle ramp has been constructed at site.

None


√ Discarded oil generation is bare minimum. But whatever small quantity generated is being used in the construction works at CSP site.

None

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ The specified noise

limit is adhered to as regular noise level monitoring is taken

None

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Yes No NA up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels. The noise monitoring has also been taken up in the current reporting period.

Plan activities in consultation with SAP/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.



√ All the construction activities are taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there was no conflict with the external vehicles. No horn was used at site.

None


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings is minimized through properly erected boundary wall.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring was taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan.

None

Landscaping and Aesthetics Remove all wreckage, rubbish. √ During the reporting

period wreckage and rubbish was being removed regularly from the CSP site.

None

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Yes No NA This wreckage and rubbish has been reutilized. The CSP building internal finishing works have started in the reporting period.

Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils. √ The soil stockpiled in the previous recording periods has been reutilized in the fill works. No excess excavated soil was seen at site as building internal finishing works have started.

None


√ No excess excavated soil has been generated in the reporting period. Hence need is not felt for coordination with ULB/PWD.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ The discarded oil and lubricant generation was insignificant, whatever generated was utilized in construction works.

None


√ Solid waste generated is being reused to the extent possible. For disposal of remaining waste,

None

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Yes No NA sites will be identified in the later period of the construction phase.



None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide local road and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for transportation of construction materials through heavy vehicles. The access roads to CSP are not narrow roads.

None


None



None

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Yes No NA Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ Site was kept free

from obstructions during the reporting period.

None

Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This is being followed while driving.

None



None


√ Contact numbers for concerns/complaints not displayed at site

Contact numbers for concerns/complaints should be displayed. The contactor has been instructed by ASAP to display necessary details.


None



None


None


√ The site has well raised boundary wall. The public has no direct access to CSP

None

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Yes No NA construction site.


√ Based on suggestions of DSC and ASAP, the contractor has procured additional PPEs. PPE usage was seen during the site visits.


(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ H&S training to construction workers has been provided by the environmental specialist during site visit. The contractor has also conducted training on health and safety for the construction workers.

Contractor should give periodic training on HSE to all workers in future also.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities √ The procedures to be followed for site activities have been documented.

None

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ Accident register has been prepared by the contactor to record accidents and mishaps. The contractor has assured that accident and /or minor mishaps will be recorded at site. In the reporting period, there was no

Contractor has been suggested to maintain an accident register. The contractor has accepted the suggestion and will maintain accident register at site till end of construction period.

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Yes No NA accident.

Ensure that qualified first aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first aid stations shall be easily accessible to the site;

√ First Aid Box contents during site visit were found adequate. This box is easily accessible.



None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall.

None

Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of drinking water is available. The contractor is purchasing filtered water cans from the market. The water supply was properly maintained during the entire reporting period.

None



None

Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basics site rules of work at the site, personal protective

√ The contractor has started to provide

Contactor should continue to provide training on O&HS in

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Yes No NA protection and preventing injuring to fellow workers. induction training to

workers who join the site. The training on O&HS has been provided by the Environmental specialist during site visit.

future.


√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors will not gain access to hazardous areas.

None


√ Although contractor has procured high visibility vests in adequate numbers, some workers were not seen using high visibility vests.

Contractor should ensure availability of adequate numbers of high visibility vests. Usage of these at site should be made more effective. ASAP has instructed to contractor for the above compliance.


None


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas are not satisfactory. These need to be improved.

Contractor should give standard sign boards for hazardous areas. ASAP has instructed to contractor for the above compliance.

Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively

√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more is not there to the construction workforce at site. This has been

None

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Yes No NA ensured in the entire duration of reporting period.


√ The project office and shed have been established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials. In the current reporting period no additional shed or construction plants were established.

None

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ Vegetation removal and tree cutting were not taken up during current reporting period.

None


√ The water and sanitation facilities have been provided at CSP construction camp. Workers’ camp not established as a hired accommodation having all facilities has been taken up by the contractor.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in an urban area so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in

None

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Yes No NA a hired house in the city.


√ The Environmental Specialist organized training on proper storage and handling of materials to avoid soil contamination. There is need to provide training by the contractor team also.

Contractor should give adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ Used oil is not generated from site as no maintenance of vehicles and machinery is taken up at site. Any small quantity from DG set or other equipment is used in shuttering works.

None


√ Waste segregation is done properly. The wet waste generation is not significant.

Contractor should provide separate bins for wet and dry waste. Dry waste should be sent for recycling to the extent possible.

Remove all wreckage, rubbish or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters and latrines) which are no longer required; and


None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established. This will be removed at the

None

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Yes No NA end of construction phase.


√ Safety measures are taken during handling of materials at site. The training on these has also been organized by the environmental specialist and contractor.

Contractor should continue to provide adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials in future also.


√ Although PPEs are being used by most of the workers, but better enforcement of PPE usage is to be ensured.

Contractor should make available all the required PPEs.


√ The construction waste is being utilized in the construction works so far. Locations of disposal for unutilized waste in future will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The construction waste generated in reporting period has been utilized in the construction works.

None

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Yes No NA Locations of disposal for unutilized waste in future will be identified at the end of construction phase.

Clearing of construction Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner.

√ Work is not yet completed. Clearing and restoration will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None

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E. Status of Compliance to EMP at Lakkidi CSP

Table-6: Status of Compliance to EMP at Lakkidi CSP





√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. The site construction activities were undertaken at the start of construction phase.

None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the reporting period.

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. The pre construction photographs have been taken up by the contractor at time of mobilization.

None

The temporary sites will be acquired by contractor for construction camp, workers camp, storage sites for construction materials etc.

√ No temporary sites for workers’ camp, construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close

None

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Yes No NA to site and construction materials and construction camp is within the CSP delineated boundary.


required to be operated for the Lakkidi CSP as site is located in KINFRA park. Hence this is not applicable.

None


√ Since no borrow pit operations, therefore no requirement for transportation of earth.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the other construction materials, in lose form at site, are covered. This has been followed in the entire construction duration.

None


informed that all materials are obtained from Government

The contractor has been reminded for obtaining approval letters of sources from the material suppliers. The contractor informed that

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Yes No NA approved sources especially sand and sub-grade.

letters from suppliers for material source are expected soon.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ ASAP officials deploy at examine suitability of materials as per design requirements. This has been done in the reporting period also.

None


√ No requirement of new quarries to be opened up as CSP project size is small and construction works are on completion stage.

None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The material sources are not documented properly. The contractor informed that material source documentation has been started.

The contractor was reminded for submission of documents for the materials sources.


√ Improvement noted. Most of the workers were in protective footwear and few both footwear and goggles. The contractor has procured additional goggles.

The contractor should ensure usage of personal protective equipment at site especially during handling of cement, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.

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Yes No NA Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye-shield

√ Welders were seen using protective eye-shields at site.

None


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up in the reporting period, so this is not applicable.

None


√ The contractor informed during site visits of reporting period that except paint and fuels no toxic chemicals were handled at the site. The handling at site was as per instructions on packing and MSDS.

MSDS of toxic materials such as paints, fuel oil, etc. should be kept at site whenever any hazardous material is stored at site.


√ The contactor has prepared a register and inventory of all toxic and hazardous materials is noted.

The contractor should regularly update the inventory of hazardous and toxic materials at site.


√ The materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP officials in the current reporting period.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ The water sprinkling was taken up at site. No earthen haul roads were used for

None

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Yes No NA transportation of construction materials.


√ The water sprinkling was taken up to suppress the dust. The contractor informed that sprinkling frequency was thrice a day in the dry period from October to December 2018.

None



None




√ Heavy equipment and machinery are not used at the CSP project site.

None

Water quality

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Yes No NA Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with ASAP/DSC on designated disposal areas.

√ Spoils generated in the construction works are being used for filling. The balance waste is being stored at site will be disposed off at the identified and approved location at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The CSP site drainage is not leading to any water body as it is located inside KINFRA park.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These were not stored at site during the reporting. There is no water body in the vicinity of CSP site. .

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site for reuse. Any remaining and unutilized waste will be disposed off at the identified and approved location at the end of construction phase.

None

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Yes No NA The sites for disposal will be identified at the end of construction phase.

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade are covered at site. This has been followed in the reporting period.

None


period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as these were utilized in refilling. Retaining wall construction is part of CSP work. The retaining wall construction work has been completed. The CSP building internal finishing work is in progress.

None


None

Soil and Water Pollution due to fuel and lubricants, construction waste Fuel storage and vehicles cleaning area will be stationed such that water √ Neither fuel was None

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Yes No NA discharged does not drain into any water body. stored at site nor was

vehicle cleaning taken up during the reporting period. There is no water body close to CSP site.

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring was taken up as per monitoring plan.

None


√ During reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and no vehicle maintenance was also taken up at site. Hence this not applicable.

None


√ Discarded oil generation is bare minimum. But whatever small quantity generated is being used in the shuttering works at CSP site.

None

Noise Levels Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ The specified noise

limit is adhered to as regular noise level monitoring is taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None

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Yes No NA Plan activities in consultation with ASAP/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.

√ The construction activities in night time were not taken up in the entire duration of reporting period.


√ All the construction activities were taken up within the CSP site boundaries. Hence there is no conflict with the external vehicles.

None


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings is ensured through properly erected boundary wall.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring is being taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan

None


rubbish are being removed regularly from the CSP site.

None


None

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Yes No NA Coordination with ULBs/PWD for beneficial uses of excess excavated soil or immediately dispose to designated areas

√ No excess excavated soil has been generated in the reporting period.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ The discarded oil and lubricant generation was insignificant as no vehicle or equipment maintenance is taken up at site.

None


√ Solid waste generated is being reused to the extent possible. For disposal of remaining waste, sites will be identified in the later period of construction phase.

None



None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road and in an industrial park of KINFRA. The construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for transportation of construction materials through

None

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Yes No NA narrow roads.


None


√ There is only one entrance to the site and the site being on a wide road, there is no question of any congestion. The entry to KINFRA Park is also through a wide Gate.

None

Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ Site is kept free from obstructions. This is because site is within KINFRA park.

None


None



None

Notify public by providing sin boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

√ Contact numbers for concerns/complaints are not displayed at site


Provide adequate sign boards, warning boards and diversion. √ These are not required as project is

None

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Yes No NA not a transport project


√ Sufficient local labor not available so labor from other states has been employed in the current reporting period also.

None


None


√ The site has well raised boundary wall. The general public has no direct access.

None


√ Based on suggestions of environmental specialist and ASAP officials, the contractor has procured additional PPEs. Better usage of PPEs was noted during the reporting period.


(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ H&S training to construction workers has been provided by the Environmental specialist. The contractor has also

Contractor should also give periodic training on HSE to all workers.

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Yes No NA organized training on O&HS for the construction workers.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities and √ Documentation not adequate for the procedures to be followed for site activities. The contractor has started preparation of documents for various activities.

Contractor should expedite documentation of procedures to be followed for various activities to be taken up construction site.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ Based on previous suggestions, contractor has made available accident register at site. The contractor has assured that all mishaps and accidents will be recorded at site. In the reporting period, there was no accident.

Contractor should record all mishaps and accidents at site in the register.


√ First Aid Box contents during site visit were found adequate. The first aide with these can be provided.


Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. √ The contractor is providing medical assistance to the workers injured at

None

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Yes No NA site. In addition to this insurance coverage is also there through the insurance policies purchased by the contractor.

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall as well as within KINFRA Park. Hence site is well protected from intrusion and accident risk.

None

Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of drinking water is available. The contractor is purchasing filtered water cans from the market. Drinking water availability has not been a problem in the entire duration of reporting period.

None



None


√ The contractor has started providing induction training to workers.

None

Provide visitor orientation if violators to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.

√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors

None

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Yes No NA will not gain access to hazardous areas unless accompanied by contractor’s staff.


√ At the time of visit no worker was seen in high visibility vests.

Contractor should provide high visibility vests to workers and usage should be enforced. The ASAP site official deployed have instructed contractor to comply with the above requirement.


None


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas within the construction site were not seen. These need to be provided.

Contractor should give standard sign boards for hazardous areas such as Welding location, electric supply wires.


√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more is not there to the construction workforce at site.

None


√ The project office has now been established in the CSP building under internal finishing work in the reporting period. There are no sheds or camps outside the

None

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Yes No NA CSP building.

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting required or vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site construction work is in progress.

None


√ The water facilities have been provided at site. The sanitation facilities provided were dismantled for construction works.

The sanitation facilities for the construction workers for day time use should be provided.

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in an Industrial Park of KINFRA so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in a hired house in the city.

None


√ The training to employees on storage and handling of materials is satisfactory now. The environmental specialist has also provided training on safe handling of construction materials.

None

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ Generation of discarded oil is

None

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Yes No NA almost nil as no maintenance of vehicles and equipment is taken up at site. Whatever, small quantity generated is used in the shuttering works at site.


√ Waste segregation is partly practiced. Discarded construction materials and wastes are being reused.

Contractor should provide separate bins for wet and dry waste. Dry waste should be sent for recycling to the extent possible.


√ The project works are ongoing in the reporting period. The removal of temporary structures, wreckage, rubbles, etc. will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established. This will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The safety measures during handling of construction materials are being

None

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Yes No NA taken by the contractor. For safe handling regular training is also provided.


√ Although PPEs are being used by most of the workers, but better enforcement of PPE usage is to be ensured.

Contractor should make available all the required PPEs and enforce usage of these.



None



None

Clearing of construction of Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all √ Work is not yet None

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Yes No NA rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner.

completed. All clearing and restoration of site will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

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F. Status of Compliance to EMP at Chatannur CSP

Table-7: Status of Compliance to EMP at Chathannur CSP





√ This is not applicable for the reporting period as site clearance activities were taken up in previous reporting period.

None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the current reporting period

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period.

None


√ No temporary sites for workers camp construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and construction materials storage and construction camp is within the CSP

None

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Yes No NA delineated boundary.


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period. The landscaping works have been completed.

None


√ Since no borrow pit operations, therefore no requirement for transportation of earth.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This has been followed in the entire duration of the reporting period.

None

Source of Materials Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. √ This is not applicable

as construction works have been completed. There is no requirement for procuring construction materials now.

None

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Since the construction works

None

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Yes No NA have been completed, so there is no transport of construction materials at site. Hence this is not applicable.


√ There is no requirement of any construction material. Hence no question of opening any new quarries.

None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ There is no requirement for documentation of material sources as construction works of CSP have been completed in the current reporting period.

None


√ There is no handling of cement, lime mortar, concrete, etc. as construction works have been completed.

None


√ The welding works have been completed. Hence this is not applicable.

None


√ No stone breaking activity was required

None

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Yes No NA to be taken up in the reporting period as construction works have been completed.


√ There was no use of any toxic chemical or hazardous material as works have been completed.

None


√ In the early stage of reporting period (July to September) register of toxic chemicals storage was maintained. Now works have been completed so this is not applicable.

None


√ As reported in previous reporting periods also, the materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP officials. In the beginning duration of current reporting period also the same have been followed. Now works

None

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Yes No NA have been completed so this is not applicable.

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ There was no requirement of dust suppression in early period as monsoon rains were suppressing works. In the later portion of reporting period, construction works have been completed.

None


√ There was no requirement of dust suppression in early period as monsoon rains were suppressing works. In the later portion of reporting period, construction works have been completed.

None


√ Vehicle, equipment and machinery were regularly maintained and these were conforming to the relevant emission standards during the reporting period in the early portion of the current reporting

None

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Yes No NA period. Now works are complete so vehicle, equipment, machinery, etc. have been demobilized.


√ The transportation of lose construction materials to the CSP site was through covered trucks/tempos only. This was followed in the early duration of reporting period (July to September), but now works have been completed so transport of construction materials to CSP site. .


√ Heavy equipment and machinery were not used in the project.

None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works have all been used and construction is completed.

None


√ The CSP site drainage is not leading to any water

None

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Yes No NA body. It is on a vacant space of an educational institute. Now construction works of CSP have also been completed for this site.


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These were not stored at site during the reporting. .

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ All generated wastes have been used in the construction works. There was no requirement to identify sites for waste disposal. At the end of reporting period, construction works have been completed.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade were covered at site since the start of construction works. Now not applicable as construction works have been completed.

None

Soil Erosion

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Yes No NA Soil erosion protection measures will be undertaken to avoid erosion. √ During the reporting

period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as these were utilized at site. Necessary retaining walls have been constructed wherever there is risk of erosion.

None


None



None

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring is being taken up as per monitoring plan.

None


√ During reporting period, vehicles not washed at site and no vehicle maintenance was also taken up at site. Hence this is not applicable.

None

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Yes No NA The discarded oil and lubricants will be stored in drums and these will be sold to recycled authorized by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board

√ The discarded was not generated in the reporting period as minor internal building finishing works were undertaken in early portion of reporting period. In the later phase of reporting period, construction works were completed.

None


limit was adhered to till construction works were in progress. Regular noise level monitoring was also taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None


√ The construction activities in night time were not taken up in the entire duration of construction phase. Now construction works have been completed.


√ All the construction activities were taken up within the site boundaries. Hence

None

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Yes No NA there was no conflict with the external vehicles in the entire construction duration.


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings is ensured through properly erected boundary wall.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring was taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan

None


rubbish were removed regularly from the CSP site. But now construction woks are complete so this is not applicable.

None


None


√ No excess excavated soil was generated in the reporting period. Hence need for coordination with

None

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Yes No NA ULBs and PWD was not felt.

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ The discarded oil and lubricant generation was insignificant in the reporting period as no maintenance of equipment and machinery was taken up at site. Whatever, small quantity generated was utilized as works were completed in early portion of reporting period.

None


√ Solid waste generated was reused. At the end of construction, no waste was there to dispose off so there was no need to identify disposal site.

None


√ The CSP is yet to be handed over to ASAP. The CSP surroundings have been restored.

None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road and construction material requirement being small; there

None

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Yes No NA was no requirement for transportation of construction materials through narrow road. Now construction works have been completed so this is not applicable.

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials was not significant. No need of any specific hours was felt for hauling and transport activities. Now construction works have been completed so this is not applicable.

None


√ There is only one entrance to the site and the site being on a wide road, there was no question of any congestion. Now construction works are completed so this is not applicable.

None

Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ During the entire construction duration site was kept free from obstructions.

None

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Yes No NA Now works are completed so this is not applicable.

Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This is being followed while driving in the entire duration of construction.

None


√ No diversion of traffic was required. There was also no requirement for traffic aids. Now construction activities are completed so this is not applicable.

None


√ Now construction activities have been completed so this is not applicable.

None.


None


√ Sufficient local labor was not available so labor from other states was employed in the current reporting period also.

None

Secure construction materials from local market. √ Materials were procured from local markets only.

None

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Yes No NA Occupational Health and Safety Implement health and safety measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site.

√ The CSP site has well raised boundary wall. The general public had no direct access.

None


√ Based on suggestions of environmental specialist and ASAP, the contractor had procured additional PPEs. Better usage of PPEs was noted during the early phase reporting period, when construction works were in progress. Now construction works have been completed.

None

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ H&S training to construction workers was provided by the environmental specialist. Now works have been completed so there are no requirements for H&S training.

None

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities √ Procedures to be followed for various site activities have been documented by

None

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Yes No NA the contractor in the reporting period.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ Based on suggestions of previous reporting periods, the contractor has started recording all types of mishaps at site. In the reporting period, there was no accident.

None


√ First Aid Box contents during site visit were found adequate.

None


None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The CSP site has properly raised boundary wall and gate at the entrance so it is well protected. Hence there is no question of any unauthorized intrusion and

None

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Yes No NA accident risk.

Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of drinking water was available at site during the entire duration of reporting period. The contractor was purchasing filtered water cans from the market.

None


√ The clean eating area was provided in shed constructed for site office.

None


√ The contractor was providing induction training program from the current reporting period.

None


√ The visitor entrance was through authorized access. The visitors did not gain access to hazardous areas unless accompanied by contractor staff. Now construction works are complete so this is not applicable.

None


√ The workers were using visibility vests during the reporting

None

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Yes No NA period.

Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back up alarms. √ No such alarm seen at site. But now works are complete so this is not applicable.

None


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas were not seen. But now works are complete so this is not applicable.

None


√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more was not there to the construction workforce at site. But now works are complete so this is not applicable.

None


√ The project office and shed were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials in the start of construction phase. In the current reporting period no additional shed, project office or camp have been

None

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Yes No NA established. The work has been completed in the current reporting period so this is not applicable.

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ In the current reporting period no tree cutting and vegetation removal activity was taken up.

None


√ The water and sanitation facilities were provided at the CSP construction site. These were properly maintained during the reporting period.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in an urban area so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation in the reporting period was in a hired house in the city.

None


√ Training to construction workers on storage and handling of materials was provided by contractor and environmental specialist. Now

None

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Yes No NA construction works have been completed so this is not applicable.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ Discarded oil generation as only internal finishing work of building was taken up in the current reporting period. This work was mostly handled manually.

None


√ The waste generated has been utilized in the construction phase. There was no requirement to identify site for waste disposal.

None


√ The end of construction all wreckage, rubbish and temporary structures have been removed.

None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established. This has been removed at the end of construction.

None


√ Adequate safety measures for workers were taken while

None

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Yes No NA handling of construction material until the activity of construction was in progress.


√ The contractor had complied with all regulations pertaining to safety in the entire construction duration. Now, works have been completed so this is not applicable.

None.


√ The entire construction waste was utilized in the construction works. There was no requirement to identify site for waste disposal.

None


√ The entire construction waste was utilized in the construction works. There was no requirement to identify site for waste disposal.

None

Clearing of construction of Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire

√ The works have been completed. The sites of temporary

None

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Yes No NA satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner. structures have been

cleared. All the waste has also been utilized. CSP site is neat and clean.

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G. Status of Compliance to EMP at Perumbavoor CSP

Table-8: Status of Compliance to EMP at Perumbavoor CSP





√ Site clearance activities were not required as existing incomplete building was taken up for CSP. In the current reporting period lift installation work and finished building cleaning works are in progress.

None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP because existing incomplete building was refurbished. Hence this is not applicable.

None


√ The DSC has taken photographs of raw building before start of refurbishment work. This is not applicable for the current reporting period.

None


√ Temporary site for workers’ camp not taken up as workers

None

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Yes No NA are staying in hired accommodation close to CSP building. Most of the construction works are completed. In the reporting period, Only lift installation works and internal building cleaning works are in progress.

Borrow pits operations The borrow pits will be identified and consent of owner will be obtained. √ No borrow pit

operations required as existing building was refurbished. This is not applicable for current reporting period also.

None


√ No borrow pit operations required hence this is not applicable for the current reporting period also.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ Not applicable as no borrow pit operations required in the current reporting period.

None

Source of Materials Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. √ Materials for

completion of CSP building were

Government approval letters for quarries should be obtained by the contractor

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Yes No NA procured from licensed quarries and Government approved sources.

from material suppliers.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials was verified by the DSC. This was followed in the current reporting period also.

None


√ Since existing incomplete building was to be refurbished, so quantities of material requirement were not significant. The work of refurbishment is complete. Last item lift installation is in progress. In this work, there is no requirement for sand and sub-grade, so no requirement of opening of any quarry.

None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ Material sources documentation is not required now as works have been completed.

None


√ The workers during the

None

105





Yes No NA construction/refurbishment works were seen using protective footwear and protective goggles.


√ Welders are provided protective eye shield and were seen using in the reporting period.

None


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site in the reporting period.

None


√ In the current reporting period, toxic and hazardous materials such as paints, solvents, lubricants, fuel oil etc. were not handled all refurbishment works and new construction works are complete. Lift installation and building cleaning is in progress. Hence this is not applicable.

None


√ The contractor has maintained the records of storage of the toxic and hazardous materials inventory at site. In

None

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Yes No NA the current reporting period, no toxic chemicals were stored.


√ As reported in previous monitoring reports, the materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP and DSC officials. In the current reporting period also this has been followed.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ The water sprinkling was taken up to suppress the dust at site. Any temporary constructed and /or earthen haul road was not used for the transport of construction materials to the CSP site. .

None


√ Water sprinkling was taken up to damp down exposed soil and stockpiles of lose materials.

None


√ Vehicle, equipment and machinery were regularly maintained and these were

None

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Yes No NA conforming to the relevant emission standards during the reporting period.




√ Heavy equipment and machinery are not used in the project as existing building is being refurbished for CSP operations as Lift installation and building cleaning is in progress in the current reporting period.

None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works have been used in filling works of new construction such as entrance gate, rain water collection reservoir, pump house, etc.

None

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Yes No NA There are no excess spoils or waste for which disposal site need to be identified.


√ Drainage from site is not leading to any water body as site is inside an existing educational institute. Further, civil construction works are over.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These were not stored at site during the reporting period. There is no water body in the surroundings of CSP building.

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site and all the waste till the end of reporting period has been utilized. Since construction works are almost complete, so there is no need to identify sites for disposal of waste.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade were

None

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Yes No NA covered at site. These were stored also inside the semi constructed building.

Soil Erosion Soil erosion protection measures will be undertaken to avoid erosion. √ Since existing

incomplete building is to be refurbished so soil erosion issues are not there. These issues were not seen at new construction areas also such as pump house, entrance gate, etc. Now since construction works are almost complete, no soil erosion issues are foreseen.

None

Tree planting as per landscape design √ The trees and shrubs plantation has been done as per landscaping plan prepared by the ASAP.

None


√ Neither fuel neither was stored at site nor is vehicle cleaning was taken up during the reporting period.

None

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring was taken up as per monitoring

None

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Yes No NA plan.


√ During reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and no vehicle maintenance was also taken up. No vehicle washing ramps have been constructed at site. Hence this not applicable.

None


√ Discarded oil generation was not there as no maintenance of vehicle and equipment was taken up. In the reporting period only lift installation works and landscaping activities were taken up.

None


limit was adhered to as regular noise level monitoring was taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels. No significant use of construction equipment as major portions of

None

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Yes No NA construction works are over.


√ The construction activities in night time were not taken up in the reporting period.


√ All the construction activities were taken up inside the incomplete building. Hence there is no conflict with the external vehicles. Hence there was use of any horn.

None


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings is screened through properly erected boundary wall.

None

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring was taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan in the reporting period.

None


rubbish were being removed regularly from the CSP site. Now there is no generation as lift installation and building cleaning works are in

None

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Yes No NA progress.


None


√ No excess excavated soil has been generated in the reporting period. Hence no need was felt for any coordination with ULBs/PWD.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ The discarded oil and lubricant generation was insignificant whatever generated in small quantity has been utilized in construction works.

None


√ Solid waste generated is being reused. For disposal of waste generated due to internal building cleaning, sites will be identified in the later period.

None



None

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Yes No NA Accessibility Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.

√ The CSP site is located on a wide local road. No narrow local roads were used for transportation of construction materials. Now since construction works are almost completed, there is no need to transport construction materials to the site.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ The requirement of construction materials is almost nil now as works are almost completed. So need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and transport activities.

None


√ There is only one entrance to the site and the site being on a local wide road, there is no question of any congestion.

None

Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstruction. √ The CSP site was kept free from obstructions in the entire duration of the reporting period.

None

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Yes No NA Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This is being followed

while driving. None



None


√ Now since construction works are almost complete so no requirement of such board.

None


None


√ Sufficient local labor was not available so labor from other states was employed in the current reporting period also.

None


None


√ The CSP building under refurbishment is well protected through a boundary wall. This is not open to direct access to public.

None

(b) Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective √ All workers were None

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Yes No NA Equipment like helmet, gumboot, safety belt, gloves, nose mask and ear plugs. provided PPEs and

their usage was also enforced during the reporting period.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ The contractor has provided training on health and safety aspects. The training on O&HS was given by environmental specialist during the site visit.

None

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities and √ Documentation on procedures to be followed is yet to be completed.

None

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The contractor has prepared an accident register to record all categories of mishaps at site. In the reporting period no mishap has occurred.

Contractor should record all types of accidents and mishaps at site.


√ First Aid Box is available at site. First aid register is not maintained.


Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. √ The contractor is providing medical assistance to the workers injured at site. In addition to this insurance coverage is also there through

None

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Yes No NA the insurance policies purchased by the contractor.

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall and properly constructed gate so this well protected from intrusion and accidents. .

None

Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of potable drinking water was available at the construction site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


√ The clean eating area has been provided at the site office.

None


√ Based on suggestions of previous monitoring reports, contractor has started H&S orientation training to all new workers.

None


√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors will not gain access to hazardous areas at site.

None


√ The workers were seen using high

Contractor should provide high visibility vests to all

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Yes No NA visibility vests. workers and usage should

be enforced. Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back up alarms. √ Usage of moving

equipment not likely at site as most of construction workers has been completed. Building and lift installation works are in progress.

None


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas are not satisfactory. These sign should be shown as currently lift installation works are in progress.

Contractor should provide standard sign boards for hazardous areas at site.

Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dB(A) for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively

√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more is not there to the construction workforce at site. This was ensured in the entire reporting period.

None


√ The project office and was established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials inside the building at the start of construction phase. In the reporting

None

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Yes No NA period no additional shed or construction plants were established.

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting required or vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site construction work is in progress. In the reporting period landscaping works, tree plantation and shrubs plantation works were undertaken.

None


√ The water and sanitation facilities were provided at CSP construction site. These were maintained in the entire duration of reporting period.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in an urban area so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in a hired house in the city. The number of workers is limited less than 10 as only

None

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Yes No NA lift installation and building cleaning works are in progress.


√ The training on storage and handling of materials has been provided by the contractor as well as environmental specialist in the reporting period. Now there no chances of soil contamination as most of the construction works are over.

None

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ Used oil generation was not there in the reporting period as only lift installation, building cleaning, and landscaping and shrubs and tree plantation works were in progress in the reporting period.

None


√ Proper waste segregation is practiced. Separate bins for wet and dry waste have been provided. The waste has been utilized till date.

None

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Yes No NA Remove all wreckage, rubbish or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters and latrines) which are no longer required; and


None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp office established within building. This will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Training to employees has been provided on material handling at site by environmental specialist and contractor.

Contractor should ensure adequate training to all workers on storage and handling of materials in the remaining period of construction phase.


√ The contractor has complied with all regulations pertaining to safety. The usage of PPEs was also enforced during the reporting period.

None


√ Most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works. Till the end of reporting period, need for identification

None

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Yes No NA of waste disposal site is not felt.


√ Most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works. Till the end of reporting period, need for identification of waste disposal site is not felt.

None


√ Work is not yet completed. Clearing and restoration will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None

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H. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kalamassery CSP

Table-9: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kalamassery CSP





√ This is not applicable for the reporting period as site clearance activities were taken up in the start of construction phase. The construction works are in progress.

None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the current reporting period. The temporary acquired areas will be restored at the end of construction phase.

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. Pre construction photographs of site have been taken by the DSC and contractor at the time of mobilization.

None


√ No temporary sites for workers camp construction camp

None

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Yes No NA and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and construction materials and construction camp is within the CSP delineated boundary.


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period. The site is inside already developed KINFRA Industrial Park.

None



None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This has been followed in the

None

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Yes No NA entire duration of reporting period.


informed that materials for completion of CSP building are procured from licensed quarries and Government approved sources. The approval letters are yet to be submitted by the suppliers.

Government approval letters from quarries and other sources should be procured by the contractor from the material suppliers. The contractor informed during site visits that suppliers have been advised to submit the letter.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials is verified by the ASAP technical officials deployed at site. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None



None

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Yes No NA Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The contractor has

started documentation of material sources.

The materials sources documentation should be completed at the earliest.


√ Some workers were seen working without protective goggles and footwear during mixing of cement, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.




None


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site during the reporting period.

None


√ The only toxic materials handled at site were paint, solvents, and fuel. These were handled as per instructions written on packing. The contractor gives his schedule of work in advance. Through this schedule usage of toxic chemicals and materials is

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of toxic materials such as paints, fuel oil, etc. are kept at site by the contactor. Up-to-date records of storage are maintained at site.

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Yes No NA known.


√ The contractor is maintaining inventory of toxic and hazardous Chemicals (fuel oil, lubricants, Paints, Varnishes, solvents, etc.) in the computer. This is updated on daily basis.

Inventory updating is practiced.


√ The materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP officials in the current reporting period also.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ The water sprinkling was taken up to suppress the dust. During the reporting period earthen roads were not used to transport the construction materials.

None


√ The exposed soil and construction materials were damp down with water spray to suppress the dust generation. The water sprinkling was

None

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Yes No NA taken from October to December period as initial months were monsoon months and need for water spray was not there.



None




√ Heavy equipment and machinery are not used in the project.

None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works were used for filling in the reporting period. If needed disposal sites will be identified at the end

None

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Yes No NA of construction phase.


√ Drainage from site is not leading to any water body as site is in a developed KINFRA industrial park.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These are not stored at site. There is no water body in the surroundings of CSP site as site is in designated fully developed KINFRA industrial area.

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site and reused to the extent possible. Any unused waste will be disposed off at the end of construction phase. For disposal of waste sites will be identified in consultation with ASAP.

None

Stockpiles construction material will be covered to protect from erosion. √ Stockpiles of sand and sub-grade were kept covered at site during the reporting

None

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Yes No NA period.


period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as these were utilized at site. The soil protection measures in terms of retaining wall and stabilized slopes have already been taken and these are being implemented.

None

Tree planting as per landscape design √ The landscaping work and shrubs plantation at the main entrance to the CSP has been taken up. Tree plantation will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Neither fuel was stored at site nor was vehicle cleaning taken up at site during the reporting period.

None

Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. √ Monitoring was taken up as per monitoring plan in the reporting

None

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Yes No NA period.


√ During the reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and vehicle maintenance was also not taken up at site. The vehicle washing ramp has not been constructed at site.

None


√ Discarded oil generation is almost insignificant as no vehicle equipment and machinery maintenance is taken up at CSP site. Any small quantity generated was used in the shuttering works in the reporting period.

None

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ During the reporting

period, the specified noise limit was adhered to as regular noise level monitoring was taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None

Plan activities in consultation with ASAP/DSC so that activities with the greatest √ The construction

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Yes No NA potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.

activities in night time were not taken up during the reporting period.


√ All the construction activities were taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there was no conflict with the external vehicles in the reporting period. Since site has boundary so there is no conflict with stray animals also.

None


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings was screened through properly erected boundary wall. The site being in an industrial area, there are no residential houses.

None


None


rubbish are being removed regularly from the site. This

None

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Yes No NA was followed in reporting period also.


None


√ Since there was no excess excavated soil so need for coordination was not required in the reporting period.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ Discarded oil and lubricants generation was almost insignificant in the reporting period. Any small quantity generated was used in the shuttering works during the reporting period.

None


√ Solid waste generated was reused to the extent possible in the reporting period. For disposal of remaining waste, sites will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

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Yes No NA Request ASAP/DSC to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration works has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.


None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for special routes for transportation of construction materials.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials is not significant. No need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and transport activities.

None



None


None

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Yes No NA Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This is being followed

while driving. None


√ No diversion of traffic is required. There is also no requirement for traffic aids also. The construction related activities are limited within CSP plot boundary.

None





None


√ Sufficient local labor not available so labor from other states has been employed in the current reporting period also.

None

Secure construction materials from local market. √ Materials are procured from local markets only. This was followed in the current reporting period also.

None

Occupational Health and Safety Implement health and safety measures such as: (a) excluding public from the √ The site has well None

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Yes No NA site. raised boundary wall.

This boundary wall was constructed in the previous reporting period. The public has no direct access to the CSP site.


√ The contractor has made available all required PPEs. But some workers were seen working without helmets, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

The usage of PPEs should be ensured at site.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ The workers told during interaction that periodic training on occupational, health and safety is given to workers. The environmental specialist also conducts brief training program on health and safety at the time of site visit.

This should be continued in future also.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities and √ Documentation on procedures to be followed for various activities is under preparation.

The contractor should expedite the documentation for the procedures to be followed for various construction activities.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The accident register has been created in computer. In the reporting period no

Contractor should keep accident register updated.

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Yes No NA accident was recorded.


√ First Aid Box is available at site. First aid register is not maintained. The first Aid



None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall so there are no risks of unauthorized intrusions and accidents.

None


None


√ The clean eating area has been provided in the ongoing construction building of CSP.

None

Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basics site rules of work at the site, personal protective

√ The contractor has started providing

None

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Yes No NA protection and preventing injuring to fellow workers. H&S training to new

workers on the topics mentioned in previous column.


√ The visitor entrance is through authorized access. The visitors will not gain access to hazardous areas unless accompanied by contractor staff.

None


√ During site visit, no worker was seen in high visibility vests at site.

Contractor should provide high visibility vests to all workers and usage should be enforced.


Alarm should be raised while movement of moving equipment at site. The contractor needs to take appropriate action on this issue.


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas were not seen during site visit. The sign boards were not seen in the last reporting period also.



√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more was not there to the construction workforce at site in the entire duration of

None

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Yes No NA reporting period.


√ The project office and shed were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials in the start of construction phase. In the reporting period no additional shed or construction plants were established.

None

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting or vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site construction work is in progress on the cleared site.

None



None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in KINFRA Industrial Park so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in

None

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Yes No NA a hired house in the city.


√ The contractor and DSC have provided Training to employees in material handling during reporting period.

Contractor should arrange adequate training at regular intervals for proper storage and handling of materials.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ During the reporting period, generation of used oil was almost insignificant as no vehicle or equipment maintenance was taken up at site. Any small quantity generated from DG set, or other equipment was used in shuttering works.

None


√ Waste segregation at site was proper. The generation of wet waste was not significant.

Dry waste should be sent for recycling to the extent possible.



None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established. This will be removed at the end of construction

None

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Yes No NA phase.


√ The training to construction crew has been provided by the DSC and contractor.

None


√ Based on site visits during reporting period it is concluded that all required PPEs are not given and better enforcement for usage of PPEs is required.



√ During the reporting period most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None


√ Most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works in the current reporting period. Locations of disposal

None

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Yes No NA for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.



None

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I. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kunnamthanam CSP

Table-10: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kunnamthanam CSP






None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the current reporting period. The restoration will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. The pre construction photographs of site have been taken by the DSC and contractor.

None


√ No temporary sites for workers camp construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up in the reporting

None

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Yes No NA period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and construction materials and construction camp is within the CSP delineated boundary.


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period. The site is inside already developed KINFRA Industrial Park.

None



None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This was followed in the entire duration of reporting period.

None

Source of Materials

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Yes No NA Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. √ The contractor has


Government approval letters from quarries and other sources should be procured by the contractor from the material suppliers. The contractor informed that material suppliers have been instructed to submit approval letters of material sources.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials is verified by the ASAP Technical Staff deployed at site. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None



None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The contractor has started preparation of documentation for sources of materials from this reporting period.

None

Material handling at site

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Yes No NA Workers employed on mixing cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles.

√ Some workers were seen working without protective goggles, footwear, gloves etc. while handling cement, mortar, concrete, etc.




None


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site during the entire duration of this reporting period.

None


√ The toxic and hazardous chemicals storage such as paints, solvents, lubricants, fuel oil etc. were handled as per manufacturer’s instructions at site. For handling material safety data sheets were also referred.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of toxic materials such as paints, fuel oil, etc. should be kept at site by the contactor. Up-to-date records of storage are also maintained.


√ The records of toxic and hazardous material storage are kept in the computer at site. .


Air Quality

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Yes No NA Consult with ASAP/DSC on the designated area for stockpiling of soil, gravel and other construction materials.

√ The materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP technical officials deployed at site in the current reporting period also.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ The water sprinkling was taken up at site to suppress the dust. The water sprinkling was taken up in dry period (October to December 2018). During the reporting period no earthen road was used to transport the construction materials.

None


√ Water sprinkling was taken up to suppress the dust generation from exposed soil and stock piles of lose construction materials. This water sprinkling was taken up in dry period from October to December 2018.

None


√ Vehicle, equipment and machinery were regularly maintained and these were

None

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Yes No NA conforming to the relevant emission standards during the reporting period.





None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works were used for filling the excavated locations in the CSP site, in the reporting period. There is no generation of excess spoils at site.

None


√ Drainage from site is not leading to any water body as site is in a developed KINFRA industrial park.

None


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on

None

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Yes No NA need basis. These were not stored at site during the reporting period. There is a small pond adjacent to the CSP site the water level of which is very much below the ground level of the CSP and it gets filled up only in certain seasons. The site is in fully developed KINFRA area.

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site and reused to the extent possible. No need was felt to identify disposal sites in the reporting period as all waste has been reutilized in the construction.

None


None


period, large quantities of excavated earth were

None

149





Yes No NA not there as these were utilized at site. The excavated areas were properly protected to avoid soil erosion.


None


√ Neither fuel was stored at site nor was vehicle cleaning taken up at site during the reporting period. Hence this is not applicable.

None


None


√ During the reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and vehicle maintenance was also not taken up at site.

None


√ Discarded oil generation is almost insignificant as no

None

150





Yes No NA vehicle equipment and machinery is taken up at CSP site. Any small quantity generated was used in the construction works in the reporting period.

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ During reporting

period the specified noise limit was adhered to as regular noise level monitoring was taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None


√ The construction activities in night time were not being taken up during the reporting period.

None


√ All the construction activities were taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there was no conflict with the external vehicles in the reporting period.

None


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings was screened

None

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Yes No NA through properly erected boundary wall.

There shall be regular monitoring for noise at construction sites √ Monitoring at site was taken up as per schedule of monitoring plan

None


rubbish are being removed regularly from the site. This was followed in the reporting period also.

None


None


√ Since there was no excess excavated soil, so need for coordination was not required in the reporting period.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ Discarded oil and lubricants generation was almost insignificant in the reporting period. Any small quantities generated were used in the construction

None

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Yes No NA works during the reporting period.



None



None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road in KINFRA Industrial Park and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for special routes for transportation of construction materials.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials is not significant. No need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and

None

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Yes No NA transport activities.



None


None

Drive vehicle in a considerate manner. √ This was followed while driving in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


√ No diversion of traffic is required. There is also no requirement for traffic aids also.

None





None


√ Sufficient local labor not available so labor from other states has been employed

None

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Yes No NA in the current reporting period also.


None


√ The site has well raised boundary wall. This boundary wall was constructed in the in the start of construction phase.

None


√ All the required PPEs are not given to all workers. Some workers were seen working without helmets, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

Contractor should provide all the required PPEs. The usage of PPEs should be enforced at site.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ The contractor and environmental specialist have provided training on occupational, health and safety in the current reporting period.

The training on O&HS should be conducted regularly.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities and √ Documentation on procedures to be followed for various activities has been completed. These

None

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Yes No NA procedures have been explained to the contractors also.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The contractor has prepared an Accident Register at site. In the reporting period, there were no accidents.

Contractor should keep the accident register up to date.


√ First Aid Box is available at site. First aid register is not maintained. The first aid can be provided by the contractor staff.



None

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall. Hence it is well protected from unauthorized intrusion. This boundary wall was maintained during the reporting period.

None

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Yes No NA Provide supplies of potable drinking water. √ Adequate supply of

drinking water was available at site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


√ The clean eating area has been provided in the CSP building under construction.

None


√ The contractor has started providing orientation training on H&S to all new workers.

Contactor should provide induction training to all new workers joining the works at site in the remaining period of construction phase.



None


√ During site visit, no worker was seen in high visibility vests at site. This has been observed in previous reporting period also.

Contractor should provide high visibility vests to all workers and usage should be enforced.


Alarm should be raised while movement of moving equipment at site. The contractor should ensure alarm to alert the workers working at site.

Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment and areas for

√ Sign boards for hazardous areas

Contractor should provide standard sign boards for

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Yes No NA storage and disposal. Signage shall be accordance with international standards and be well known to and easily understood by workers, visitors and the general public as appropriate.

were not seen during site visit. This was observed in previous reporting period also.

hazardous areas at site. The ASAP has instructed to the contractor. Its compliance will be followed in the next reporting period.

Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dB (A) for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively

√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more was not there to the construction workforce at site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


√ The project office and shed were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials in the start of construction phase. In the current reporting period no additional shed or construction plants were established. Currently the site office is in CSP building under construction.

None

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting or vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site

None

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Yes No NA construction work is in progress. The site clearance was in the beginning of construction phase.



None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in KINFRA Industrial Park so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in a hired house in the city so question of cutting trees for firewood.

None


√ Training to employees in proper handling and storage of construction materials has been provided by Environmental Specialist and contractor both.

Contractor should regularly conduct training to all workers on storage and handling of materials in future also.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ During the reporting period, generation of used oil was almost insignificant as no vehicle or equipment

None

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Yes No NA maintenance was taken up at site. Any small quantity generated from DG set, or other equipment was used in construction works.


√ Waste segregation at site was proper. The generation of wet waste was not significant. Dry waste generated is mostly utilized in the construction works at site.

None



None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction camp established within the CSP building. This will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The training to construction crew on safe handling of construction materials has been provided by the Environmental

Contractor should ensure regular training to all workers on storage and handling of materials

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Yes No NA Specialist and contractor both.


√ Based on site visits during reporting period it is concluded that all required PPEs are not given and better enforcement for usage of PPEs is required.




None


√ Most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works in the current reporting period. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

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Yes No NA Clearing of construction of Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner.


None

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J. Status of Compliance to EMP at Kulakkada CSP

Table-11: Status of Compliance to EMP at Kulakkada CSP






None


√ No temporary site acquired for construction of CSP in the current reporting period. The restoration of temporary sites will be taken up at the end of construction phase.

None


√ This is not applicable for the reporting period. The pre construction site photographs have been taken by the DSC and contractor.

None


√ No temporary sites for workers camp construction camp and for storage of construction materials taken up

None

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Yes No NA in the reporting period as workers are staying in hired accommodation close to site, and construction materials and construction camp is within the CSP delineated boundary.


required to be operated for the CSP construction in the reporting period. The site is a leveled land. No filling is required.

None


√ Since no borrow pit operations took place, therefore, no requirement for transportation of earth in the reporting period. Hence this is not applicable.

None

Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. √ The vehicles bringing the construction materials at site are covered. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None

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Yes No NA Source of Materials Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. √ The contractor has


Government approval letters from quarries and other sources should be procured by the contractor from the material suppliers. The contractor informed that suppliers have been informed to submit approval letter of material sources.

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval ASAP. √ Suitability of materials is verified by the Technical Team of ASAP deployed at site as well as by DSC. This has been followed in the current reporting period also.

None



None

Document sources of materials and submit to DSC monthly. √ The materials source documentation has been completed.

The material source documentation should be updated, if there is change in material sources.

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Yes No NA Material handling at site Workers employed on mixing cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles.

√ Most of the cement, lime mortar, and concrete work at site is completed. In the current reporting period electrical works, lift installation and site landscaping works were in progress.

None



None


√ No stone breaking activity was required to be taken up at this CSP site during the reporting period.

None


√ The toxic and hazardous chemicals such as paints, solvents, lubricants, fuel oil etc. were handled as per instructions of the manufacturers. During handling of these materials, Material Safety Data Sheets were also referred.


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Yes No NA A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractors.

√ The contractor is maintaining records of hazardous and toxic materials storage at site in the computer. A register of storage of materials is also maintained.

The register should be kept up to date. .


√ The materials were stored at site in consultation with ASAP and DSC officials in the entire duration of current reporting period.

None

Water sprinkling will be carried out on haul road also. √ Water sprinkling was carried out in dry months (October to December 2018) of current reporting period to suppress the dust. No earthen haul road was used for transport of construction materials to the site.

None


√ The exposed soil and stockpiled lose construction materials were damped down through water sprinkling in dry

None

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Yes No NA months (October to December 2018) for suppressing dust emissions.



None



None



None


√ Spoils generated in the construction works were used for filling works in the reporting period. There were no excess spoils.

None


√ Drainage from site is not leading to any

None

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Yes No NA water body as site is in an urban area. Hence this is not applicable.


√ Fuels and lubricants are purchased on need basis. These are not stored at site. There is no water body in the surroundings of CSP site as site is on plain land near urban habitation.

None

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites. √ Waste is segregated at construction site and reused to the extent possible. So far need for disposal sites identification is not felt.

None


None


period, large quantities of excavated earth were not there as internal building finishing work is in progress and previously

None

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Yes No NA generated excavated earth was utilized in filling. To avoid soil erosion at excavated areas, side slopes were stabilized through compaction.

Tree planting as per landscape design √ The shrubs and tree plantation works have been taken up in the reporting period. The landscaping works were also taken up. These works were taken up as per the plan.

None


√ Neither fuel was stored at site nor was vehicle cleaning taken up at site during the reporting period. There is no water body in the close vicinity of CSP site.

None


None


√ During the reporting period, vehicles were not washed at site and vehicle maintenance was

None

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Yes No NA also not taken up at site. The vehicle washing ramps have not been constructed.


√ Discarded oil generation is almost insignificant as no vehicle equipment and machinery is taken up at CSP site. Any small quantity generated was used in the construction works in the reporting period.

None

Noise Level Noise limits for construction equipment shall not exceed 75dB (A). √ During the reporting

period specified noise limit was adhered to as regular noise level monitoring was taken up at site to ascertain prevailing noise levels.

None




√ All the construction activities were taken up within the site boundaries. Hence there was no conflict with the external

None

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Yes No NA vehicles in the reporting period. No horn has been used at the site also.


√ Noise transmission from construction site to the surroundings was screened through properly erected boundary wall.

None


None


rubbish are being removed regularly from the site. This was followed in reporting period also.

None

Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils. √ Excess excavated soil was not seen stockpiled at site. This has been utilized.

None


√ There was no excess excavated soil so need for coordination was not required in the reporting period.

None

Recover used oil and lubricant reduces or removes from the sites. √ Discarded oil and lubricants generation was almost

None

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Yes No NA insignificant in the reporting period. Any small quantities generated were used in the construction works during the reporting period.



None



None


√ The CSP site is located on a wide road and construction material requirement being small; there is no requirement for special routes for transportation of construction materials.

None

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non peak hours. √ As mentioned earlier, requirement of construction materials is not

None

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Yes No NA significant. No need of any specific hours is felt for hauling and transport activities.



None


None


None


√ No diversion of traffic is required. There is also no requirement for traffic aids also.

None



Contact numbers for concerns/complaints should be displayed. The contactor has been instructed to display necessary details. Its compliance will be followed in the next reporting period.


None

Socio-Economic-Employment Employ at least 50% of the labor force, or to the maximum extent, local persons √ Sufficient local labor None

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Yes No NA within the 2-km immediate area if manpower is available. not available so labor

from other states has been employed in the current reporting period also.


None


√ The site has well raised boundary wall. This boundary wall was constructed in the start of construction phase. Hence the site is not exposed to the access for general public.

None


√ All the required PPEs are available and workers were seen using these during site visits taken up during reporting period.

The contractor should ensure availability of PPEs and also enforce usage of these in the remaining duration of construction phase.

(c) H&S Training for all personnel; √ The workers told during interaction that periodic training on occupational, health and safety is given to workers. The H&S

This should be continued in future also.

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Yes No NA training has also been provided by the Environmental Specialist.

(d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities and √ Documentation on procedures to be followed for various activities has been completed. These procedures were also explained to the construction crew.

The contractor should ensure availability of copies these procedures at site.

(e) Documentation of work related accidents. √ The contractor has prepared an accident register to record any accident or mishap at site. In the reporting period, there was no accident.

Contractor should maintain the accident register to record all types of accidents at site.


√ First Aid Box is available at site. First aid register is not maintained. First aid can be provided by the trained construction crew members.


Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. √ The contractor is providing medical assistance to the workers injured at site. In addition to this insurance coverage is also there through the insurance policies

None

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Yes No NA purchased by the contractor.

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks. √ The site has properly raised boundary wall and hence protected from unauthorized intrusion and accidents.

None


None


√ The clean eating area has been provided in a hall in CSP building under finishing.

None


√ The contractor has provided training on O&HS aspects to the employees joining the site.

Contactor should continue induction training to all new workers at the earliest

Provide visitor orientation if visitor to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.


None


√ During site visit, workers were seen in high visibility vests at site.

Contractor should ensure usage of high visibility vests all time.


Alarm should be raised while movement of moving

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Yes No NA equipment at site.


√ Sign boards for hazardous areas were not seen during site visit. This was observed in the last reporting period also.



√ The noise level exposure of 85 dB (A) or more was not there to the construction workforce at site in the entire duration of reporting period.

None


√ The project office and shed were established in consultation with DSC and ASAP officials in the start of construction phase. In the reporting period no additional shed or construction plants were established. At present project office is in a hall in the CSP building under internal finishing works.

None

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of tree; √ No tree cutting or None

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Yes No NA vegetation removal was taken up in the current reporting period as site construction work is in progress after clearing of site in the beginning of construction phase.


√ The water and sanitation facilities have been provided at CSP construction site. These were maintained during the entire reporting period.

None

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; √ The site is in an urban area so no wildlife concerns. Workers’ accommodation is in a hired house in the city.

None


√ The contractor and environmental specialists have provided training to the construction workers on safe handling of construction materials.

Contractor should organize regular training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; √ During the reporting period, generation of

None

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Yes No NA used oil was almost insignificant as no vehicle or equipment maintenance was taken up at site. Any small quantity generated from DG set, or other equipment was used in construction works.


√ Waste segregation at site was proper. The generation of wet waste was not significant. The dry waste has been reutilized in the construction works.

None



None


√ Workers’ camp is not established. But construction office established. This will be removed at the end of construction phase.

None


√ The DSC and contractor have provided training to construction crew on safe handling and storage of materials

Contractor should ensure regular training to all workers on storage and handling of materials.

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Yes No NA at site.


√ Based on site visits during reporting period it is concluded that all required PPEs are available and being used by the workers. This should be continued.

Contractor should ensure usage of PPEs in the remaining construction phase.



None


√ Most of the construction waste has been utilized in the construction works in the current reporting period. Locations of disposal for remaining unutilized waste will be identified at the end of construction phase.

None

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Yes No NA Clearing of construction of Camps and Restoration On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer / land owner.


None

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IV. APPROCH & METHODOLOGY ENGAGED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

OF THE PROJECT

22. Continuous monitoring of EMP implementation is being carried out by DSC, ASAP local offices and ASAP Secretariat at Trivandrum. 23. The Environmental Specialist of DSC and other expert of DSC along with ASAP officials regularly visit the CSP construction sites and report to Team Leader DSC about issues/ problems related to environmental non-compliances. Necessary directions, in case of non-compliance are being issued to the contractors on the respective CSP sites and through letters about the procedures to resolve the problems/issues or requirements. The environmental specialist regularly carries out training programs on environmental and safety issues to sensitize contractor construction crew at site.

24. Environmental monitoring during construction phase is being taken up as per monitoring program prepared in EMP. This monitoring is to check efficacy of mitigation measures being taken up at site.

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V. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS/ATTRIBUTES

A. Monitoring basis 25. The implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan is required to check if any adverse impact is being caused by the construction activities. The monitoring of the indicated parameters (environmental attributes pertaining to air quality, water quality, and noise levels) in the monitoring plan is being carried out at CSP construction sites and surroundings. 26. The monitoring of environmental parameters is being carried out as per the agreed Environmental Monitoring Plan in the EMP document. B. Type of environmental receptor/ attribute to be monitored 27. The environmental attributes being monitored in the project include the air, noise and water quality parameters at the CSP construction sites. The air quality parameters monitored include only PM10 as other air pollution emission parameters were not found relevant as CSPs are of small size so no diesel generator sets or concrete batching plants were being operated. The water quality parameters include pH, Turbidity, Oil and Grease, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD3 at 27° C) and Faecal Coliform. In case of noise, ‘Day’ time and 'Night' time Leq values are monitored. C. Methods of monitoring and equipment used 28. The test methods being used for analysis of various parameters are detailed below in Table-12.

Table-12: Monitoring Parameters and Test Methods Used for Analysis

Parameter Methodology Ambient Air Quality : Respirable Particulate Matter (RSPM)

RSPM (PM10) High Volume Sampler method (attached with cyclone)/Respirable Dust samplers and IS:5182 Part 23:2006

Noise Levels : Parameters- Leq (Day), and Leq (Night)

Noise Levels Digital Noise Meter, Hourly Noise Levels and Day and Night Time values arrived through Logarithmic averages by the measuring instrument

Water Quality: Sample Collection from Ground Water source at sites of CSP. Test methods for parameters listed below: pH Electrometric Method , IS:3025 (P) 11:1983

Turbidity IS:3025(P) 10:1984

BOD3 IS:3025(P) 44:1993

TDS Digital Meter Method.

Faecal Coliforms IS:1622:1981

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VI. IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN AND

MONITORING RESULT 29. The implementation of environmental monitoring plan during reporting period is as given below in Table -13. The environmental monitoring reports have been provided in Annexure-8.

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Table-13: Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan

Component

Periods of monitoring

Parameters/Pollutants Standard Base line status

Monitoring result during project Implementation

Remarks

CSP Construction Site –Kasargod Noise Post Monsoon

Season (Pre construction phase)

Sound Level Leq. dB(A) Noise Standards for 55 dB( A) for Day Time and 45 dB( A) for Night Time

Leq (Day)=45.6 dB(A) Leq (Night)=34.40

Not Applicable The values in both Day Time and Night Time are well within the prescribed standards.

Post Monsoon and Winter Seasons (Construction Phase)


- Environmental monitoring in winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.

Air Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre Construction Phase)

Particulate Matter (PM10)

100 ug/m3

43.0

Not Applicable

Particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits



100ug/m3

- Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State. .

Water Quality Post Monsoon Season (Construction Phase)

Following parameters are specified in the monitoring plan

1- pH 2- Turbidity 3- Total

Suspended Solids (TSS)

4- BOD 5- Oil and Grease 6- Faecal Coliform

CPCB Standards for Surface water bodies and Drinking Water Standards for Potable water

1-pH=7.2 2- Turbidity =1.2 NTU 3- TSS=12.0 4-BOD(3 days)=<2.0 5-Oil and Grease =<1.0 Faecal Coliforms=<2.0 MPN/100 ml

Not Applicable All parameters are well within the standards specified for Drinking water.

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Component




Remarks





4- BOD 5- Oil and Grease 6- Faecal

Coliforms


Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.

CSP Site –Mananthavady Noise Post Monsoon

Season (Pre Construction Phase)


A: West Side Boundary 1-Leq (Day)=45.2 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 32.5 dB(A) 2- East Side Boundary Leq (Day)=51.0 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 34.60 dB(A) 2- East Side

Not Applicable Noise levels are well within the limits both during Day time and Night time in the pre construction and construction phases

Post Monsoon and Winter Seasons (Construction phase)

Not Applicable Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.

Air Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre Construction phase)


100 ug/m3 68.40 ug/3 Not Applicable

Particulate matter concentration is well within stipulated limits both during

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Component




Remarks

construction and operation phases



100 ug/m3 Not applicable Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.

Water Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre Construction Phase


1-pH 2-Turbidity 3-Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 4-BOD 5-Oil and Grease 6-Faecal Coliform


1-pH=6.07 2- TSS=<1.0 3-BOD(3 days)=<2.0 5-Oil and Grease =<1.0 Faecal Coliforms=<2.0 MPN/100 ml




1-pH 2-Turbidity 3-Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 4-BOD 5-Oil and Grease 6-Faecal Coliforms



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Component


Parameters/Pollutants Standard Base line status Monitoring result during project Implementation

Remarks

CSP Construction Site –Pandikkad Noise Post Monsoon



A: Location-1 1-Leq (Day)=53.87dB(A) 2-Leq (Night )= 40.58dB(A) A: Location-2 1-Leq (Day)=51.67dB(A) 2- Leq (Night )= 41.84dB(A)

Not Applicable The values in both Day Time and Night Time are well within the prescribed standards.



- Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.



100 ug/m3)

27.6

Not Applicable

Particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits



100µg/m3


Water Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre Construction Phase)




10- BOD 11- Oil and Grease 12- Faecal Coliform


1-pH=6.89 2- Turbidity =0.20 NTU 3- TSS=<2.0 4-BOD(3 days)=1.0 5-Oil and Grease =BDL Faecal Coliforms=<2.0 MPN/100 ml


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Component



Remarks

Post Monsoon and Winter seasons (Construction Phase)




10- BOD 11- Oil and Grease 12- Faecal

Coliforms



CSP Site –KINFRA Industrial Park, Lakkidi Noise Post Monsoon


Sound Level Leq. dB(A) Noise Standards for 75 dB( A) for Day Time and 70 dB( A) for Night Time (Because CSP site is in Industrial Area)

A: Location-1 1-Leq (Day)=47.17 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 41.21 dB(A) 2- Location-2 Leq (Day)=45.78 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 40.53 dB(A)

Not Applicable Noise levels are well within the limits during pre construction phase



Air Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre Construction phase)


100 ug/m3 32.80 ug/3 Not Applicable

Particulate matter concentration is well within stipulated limits during pre construction phase

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Component



Remarks








1-pH=7.21 2- Turbidity =0.40 NTU 3-BOD(3 days1.50 5-Oil and Grease =BDL Faecal Coliforms=4.0 MPN/100 ml ( Source Open Well near site)







Component




Remarks

CSP Construction Site –Chathanoor Noise Post Monsoon Sound Level Leq. dB(A) Noise Standards for A: Location-1 Not Applicable The values in both

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Component




Remarks


55 dB( A) for Day Time and 45 dB( A) for Night Time

1-Leq (Day)=47.88 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night )= 38.18dB(A) A: Location-2 1-Leq (Day)=46.91dB(A) 2- Leq (Night )= 38.15dB(A)

Day Time and Night Time are well within the prescribed standards during pre construction phase.






100 ug/m3)

38.60

Not Applicable

Particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits during pre construction phase



100µg/m3 - Environmental monitoring in winter and winter and post monsoon could not be taken up at CSP site due to severe floods in the State.





1-pH=7.41 2- Turbidity =0.40 NTU 3-BOD(3 days)=0.50 4-Oil and Grease =BDL 5-Faecal Coliforms=<2.0 MPN/100 ml

Not Applicable All parameters are well within the standards specified for Drinking water during pre construction phase.

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Component




Remarks






CSP Site – Perumbavoor Noise Post Monsoon


Sound Level Leq.dB(A) Noise Standards for 55 dB( A) for Day Time and 45 dB( A) for Night Time

A: NE Site 1-Leq (Day)=46.70 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 34.30 dB(A) 2- South East Boundary 1-Leq (Day)=46.0 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 34.40 dB(A)

Not Applicable Noise levels are well within the limits during pre construction and construction phases


Not Applicable A: East Side 1-Leq (Day)=48.70 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 35.20 dB(A) 2- West Side 1-Leq (Day)=47.60 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 36.30 dB(A)

The noise levels are well within the stipulated limits at both locations of monitoring at CSP site.

Air Quality Post Monsoon Particulate Matter 100 ug/m3 57.50 ug/3 Not Applicable Particulate matter

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Component




Remarks

Season (Pre Construction phase)

(PM10)

concentration is well within stipulated limits both during pre construction and construction phases



100 ug/m3 Not applicable 80.50 ug/m3 The particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits.





1-pH=6.03 2- TSS=< 1.0 3-BOD(3 days)=<2.0 4-Oil and Grease =<1.0 5-Faecal Coliforms<2.0 MPN/100 ml ( Source Open Well near site)

Not Applicable All parameters are well within the standards specified for Drinking water both during pre construction and construction phases.





Not Applicable 1-pH=6.38 2- TSS=< 1.0 3-BOD(3 days)=<2.0 4-Oil and Grease =<1.0 5-Faecal Coliforms<2.0 MPN/100 ml ( Source: Kerala Water Authority

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Component




Remarks

Supply at Site )

Component




Remarks

CSP Construction Site –KINFRA Industrial Park Kalamassery Noise Post Monsoon


Sound Level Leq. dB(A) Noise Standards for 75 dB( A) for Day Time and 70 dB( A) for Night Time (This is because site is located in KINFRA Industrial Park)

Environmental monitoring not taken up during pre-construction phase

Not Applicable -



- A: East Side 1-Leq (Day)=51.70 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 36.80 dB(A) 2- West Side 1-Leq (Day)=52.30 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 36.60 dB(A)



Particulate

Matter (PM10)

100 ug/m3)


Not applicable

-

Winter and Summer Seasons (Construction Phase)


100µg/m3

- 77.90 ug/m3 The particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits.

Water Quality Post Monsoon Season (Construction


CPCB Standards for Surface water bodies and Drinking Water

Environmental monitoring not carried out

Not Applicable -

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Component




Remarks

Phase)


Standards for Potable water

during pre- construction phase.

Winter and Summer Seasons (Construction Phase)




Not Applicable 1-pH=5.48 2- TSS=< 1.0 3-BOD(3 days)=<2.98 4-Oil and Grease =<1.0 5-Faecal Coliforms<2.0 MPN/100 ml ( Source: Tanker Water Supply at Site )

All parameters are well within the standards specified for Drinking water during construction phase

CSP Site – Kunnamthanam KINFRA Industrial Park Noise Post Monsoon


Sound Level Leq.dB(A) Noise Standards for 75 dB( A) for Day Time and 70 dB( A) for Night Time ( The site is located inside KINFRA Industrial Park)

Environmental monitoring during pre construction phase not taken up

Not Applicable -


Sound Level Leq.dB(A) Noise Standards for 75 dB( A) for Day Time and 70 dB( A) for Night Time ( The site is located inside KINFRA Industrial Park)


Air Quality Post Monsoon Season (Pre


100 ug/m3 The environmental

Not Applicable

-

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Component




Remarks

Construction phase)

monitoring during pre construction phase not taken up








The environmental monitoring not taken up during Pre-construction phase

Not Applicable -






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Component




Remarks

CSP Construction Site –Kulakkada Noise Post Monsoon




Not Applicable -



- A: South West Side 1-Leq (Day)=41.20 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 38.60 dB(A) 2- North-East Side 1-Leq (Day)=47.20 dB(A) 2-Leq (Night)= 35.90 dB(A)




100 ug/m3)


Not applicable

-



100µg/m3

- 80.50 ug/m3 The particulate matter concentration is well within the stipulated limits.

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Component




Remarks





Environmental monitoring not carried out during pre- construction phase.

Not Applicable -





Not Applicable 1-pH=5.29 2- TSS 9.20 3-BOD(3 days)=<2.00 4-Oil and Grease =<1.0 5-Faecal Coliforms=23 MPN/100 ml ( Source: Open Well at Site )

All parameters are well within the standards specified for Drinking water during construction phase. But water is not suitable for drinking without disinfection.

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VII. ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS OBSERVED DURING

IMPLEMENTATION WHICH WERE NOT COVERED EARLIER 30. No unforeseen or abnormal adverse environmental impact observed during the reporting period. This is the fourth Environmental Monitoring Report. During the site visit to various CSP sites, the environmental expert has conducted training programs on Health, Safety and Environment. The photographs of participating construction crew have been given in Annexure-7 and signature sheets of participants are given in Annexure-9.

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VIII. DETAILS OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ACTION TAKEN

THEROF TO RESOLVE 31. During reporting period no complaint has been received against any of the CSP construction sites.

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IX. FOLLOWUP ACTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

32. Site supervision will be regularly carried out to ensure that environmental impacts are being adequately mitigated and to ensure continuation of compliance with statutory regulations as required by laws and agreed upon in EMP. The contractors are being regularly guided and instructed to pay attention to environmental issues and adhere to the provisions of EMP. Training Programs for engineers, contractors, and project staffs are being conducted and regular informal onsite orientation for the contractor’s supervisory staff and site engineers on EMP will be continued. Environmental monitoring all sites will be taken up in the next reporting period.

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33. Public participation and community consultation has been taken up as an integral part of the ASAP project’s social and environmental implementation process. Consultation was used as a tool to inform and educate stakeholders about the community skill Parks and activities to be taken in the operation phase. The participatory process helped in involving the local people in project activities. Public consultation has been carried out in the surroundings of CSP locations by the consultants and ASAP officials with the objectives of minimizing probable adverse impacts due to implementation and to achieve speedy implementation of the project through bringing awareness among the community on the benefits of the CSPs. The objectives of ASAP project is to enhance the employability of Kerala youth and create opportunities for employment. The Kerala skill development project has two sub-programs to tackle the supply side problems. The first ASAP has been designed by the DoHE and Department of General Education (DoGE) to address the ‘preventive’ dimension of low employability. The second, ‘the Additional Skill Enhancement Program’, has been designed by the Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Local Self Government, to address the ‘curative’ dimension by focusing on re-skilling the unemployed youth registered with employment exchanges. 34. During this period informal consultations were carried out at various locations where CSP construction is in progress and /or in future a new CSP is likely to be constructed. The new CSP locations include Kazhakoottam (near Trivandrum), Palyad (near Thalserry), Puthukkad (near Thrissur) and Kuttipuram near Malappuram. The details of these consultations are given in Table-14. The consultation photographs and attendance sheets are given in Annexure -10.

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1 Kazhakoottam, Panchayat Office

12.12.2018 8 5 3 The consultations were held with elected president of Kazhakoottam block Panchayat and other elected members and officials of the Panchayat. All the participants welcomed the implementation of ASAP project as well as construction of new CSP at KINFRA Kazhakoottam. The Panchayat president suggested that ITI officials should be contacted for finalizing the courses to be taught at the CSP. The participants suggested some courses on local biodiversity and courses on Indian Culture in the local context should be taken in CSP to promote tourism in the State. The participants suggested that disaster related arrangement should be done at CSP so that in case of exigencies students are safe.

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The consultants noted all suggestions told the participants that these suggestions will be forwarded to ASAP design team for considerations.

2 Puthukkad, Thrissur

13.12.2018 6 4 2 The participants welcomed that CSP is planned to be established at Puthukkad. They suggested that a quarry was operating in the area close to site so access road should be improved. There is one industry under installation close to CSP site. There may be noise and dust issues at CSP site once industry starts operating. The Consultants and ASAP officials replied the participants that while planning the layout of CSP, these issues kept in mind.

3. Patambi Chathanoor

13.12.2018 8 7 1 An informal discussion with the locals was held outside CSP. The consultants and ASAP officials informed the participants that CSP building is almost complete and skill/ training programs in this will start in a period of 1 or 2 months. The participants informed that they were aware about the CSP construction. They suggested that locals should be given preference in admission to various courses. The consultants replied that an operator will operate the CSP and will prescribe eligibility criterion for admission. One participant enquired about waste water treatment and disposal. The consultants replied that there will be no effluent generation from CSP functioning. The waste water generated on account of sanitation facilities will be treated in a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and treated water will be recycled for gardening and flushing.

4 Kuttipuram

15.12.2018 9 8 1 The GoK plans to establish a CSP in the vacant land in Keltron Tool Room cum training center at Kuttipuram. The discussion on CSP proposal was held with the Centre staff. All the staff members welcomed

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the CSP establishment at the Keltron Centre and were happy that existing facilities will also be utilized in CSP activities. One of the participants asked about role of ASAP in CSP operations. One participant explained the role of ASAP. One participant suggested for inclusion of rain water harvesting structure in the CSP building design. It was informed that rain water harvesting storage tank is part of design and roof top rain water will be diverted to this tank.

5 Palyad Thalassery

16.12.2018

16 16 0 The consultants informed the participants that there is proposal to construct and operate a CSP at Palyad. The participants enquired about the location of CSP to be established. The consultants replied that CSP will be established in vacant land in DIET complex. The participants welcomed the project. The environmental specialist solicited suggestions on environment protection and pollution control. To this, participants suggested that tree cutting should be taken care through compensatory plantation in case there is need to cut the trees. The consultants replied that compensatory plantation will be taken up in 1:3 ratios. It means that 3 trees will be planted for every tree to be cut. One participant suggested that DIET functions and operations should not be disturbed during CSP building construction. The environmental expert replied that functions of DIET will not be disturbed. The CSP construction site will be properly barricaded.

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