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Initial Environmental Examination

September 2012

MFF 0021-PAK: Power Distribution Enhancement

Investment Program – Proposed Tranche 3

Prepared by Faisalabad Electric Supply Company for the Asian Development Bank.

Draft Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Project Number: F5&F12 {September-2012}

Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program

(Multi-tranche Financing Facility)

Tranche-III: Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid Station Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station & Construction of 45km 132Kv Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18- Hazari to GM Raja

Grid Station

Prepared by:

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Government of Pakistan

The Initial Environmental Examination Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed

herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB‟s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and

may be preliminary in nature.

Table of Contents P | 2

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 1

1.1. Overview & Background..................................................................................................1

1.2. Requirements for Environmental Assessment .............................................................2

1.3. Scope of the IEE Study and Personnel ..........................................................................4

1.4. Structure of Report ..........................................................................................................5

2. Policy and Statuary Requirements in Pakistan ..................................... 6

2.1. Statutory Framework .......................................................................................................6

2.1.1. Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 ......................................................6

2.1.2. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of IEE and EIA Regulations, 2000 ................................................................................................6

2.1.3. National Environmental Quality Standards ..........................................................7

2.1.4. Other Relevant Laws ............................................................................................7

3. Description of the Project ........................................................................ 9

3.1. Type of the Project ...........................................................................................................9

3.1.1. FESCO Existing System ......................................................................................9

3.2. Categorization of the Project ....................................................................................... 11

3.3. Location of Proposed Project ...................................................................................... 11

3.4. Need/Objectives of the Project .................................................................................... 11

3.5. Project Components ..................................................................................................... 12

3.5.1. Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid Station into 132Kv and Transmission Line Development ..................................................................................................... 12

3.5.2. Energy Loss Reduction Works .......................................................................... 12

3.6. Project Alternatives ...................................................................................................... 13

3.6.1. No Project Option (NPO) ................................................................................... 13

3.6.2. Siting Alternative ............................................................................................... 13

3.6.3. Technical Alternatives ....................................................................................... 13

3.6.4. Transmission Line ............................................................................................. 13

3.6.5. Transformers ..................................................................................................... 14

i) Type of Circuit Breaker ..................................................................................... 14

ii) Type of transformer Oil ..................................................................................... 14

3.7. Decommissioning and Disposal of Materials ............................................................ 15

3.8. Proposed Schedule for Implementation ..................................................................... 15

4. Description of Environment ................................................................... 16

4.1. Physical Environment................................................................................................... 16

4.1.1. Physiography and Geology ............................................................................... 16

4.1.2. Meteorology and Climate .................................................................................. 16

4.1.3. Ambient Air Quality............................................................................................ 17

4.1.4. Noise ................................................................................................................. 17

4.1.5. Surface Water Resources ................................................................................. 18

4.1.6. Groundwater Resources ................................................................................... 18

4.1.7. Groundwater Quality ......................................................................................... 18


4.2. Ecological Resources ................................................................................................... 19

4.2.1. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology ................................................................. 19

4.2.2. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species ........................................ 19

4.3. Economic Development ............................................................................................... 19

4.3.1. Agriculture ......................................................................................................... 19

4.3.2. Industry .............................................................................................................. 19

4.3.3. Transportation ................................................................................................... 20

4.4. Social and Cultural Resources .................................................................................... 20

4.4.1. Population Communities and Employment ....................................................... 20

4.4.2. Education and Literacy ...................................................................................... 20

4.4.3. Health Facilities ................................................................................................. 20

4.4.4. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure ..................................................... 21

5. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................................................................ 22

5.1. Project Location ............................................................................................................ 22

5.1.1. Impact Assessment and Mitigation ................................................................... 22

5.1.2. General Approach to Mitigation ......................................................................... 22

5.1.3. Cultural Heritage, Mosques, Religious Sites, and Social Infrastructure ........... 23

5.2. Potential Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures in Construction Stage .. 24

5.2.1. Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration ..................................... 24

5.2.2. Cut and Fill and Waste Disposal ....................................................................... 24

5.2.3. Trees, Ecology and Protected Areas ................................................................ 24

5.2.4. Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion ............................................................ 25

5.2.5. Air Pollution ....................................................................................................... 25

5.2.6. Noise, Vibration and Blasting ............................................................................ 26

5.2.7. Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases ............................ 27

5.3. Potential Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures in Operational Stage..... 27

5.3.1. Air pollution and Noise from the Enhanced Operations .................................... 27

5.3.2. Pollution from Oily Run-Off, Fuel Spills and Dangerous Goods ....................... 28

5.4. Enhancement ................................................................................................................. 28

6. Institutional Requirements & Environmental Management Plan ....... 30

7. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure ................................ 48

7.1. Approach to Public Consultation ................................................................................ 48

7.2. Public Consultation Process ....................................................................................... 48

7.3. Results of Public Consultation .................................................................................... 49

7.4. Grievance Redress Mechanism ................................................................................... 49

7.5. Redress Committee, Focal Points, Complaints Reporting, Recording and Monitoring...................................................................................................................... 49

8. Conclusions ............................................................................................ 52

8.1. Findings and Recommendations ................................................................................ 52

8.2. Summary and Conclusions .......................................................................................... 52

9. References and Document Support ...................................................... 53


Figures and Maps

Figure 1.1: Pakistan EIA Process ..............................................................................3

Figure 3.1: FESCO Existing System and Proposed Route of 132Kv Transmission Line & Existing Grid Station ...................................................................................... 10

Figure7.1: Grievance Redress Mechanism .............................................................. 51

List of Tables

Table 3.1: FESCO‟s Technical Data ...........................................................................9

Table 3.2: Subprojects Description ........................................................................... 12

Table 3.3: Permissible Conductor Clearances of Transmission Line ....................... 14

Table 3.4: Technical Data of Power Transformers ................................................... 15

Table 4.1: Water Quality Data .................................................................................. 18

Table 5.1: National Environmental Quality Standards for Noise ............................... 26

Table 6.1: Summary of Environmental Management Plan-Matrix ........................... 32

Table 6.2: Monitoring Plan for Performance Indicators ............................................ 42

Annexes

Annex-I: Photographs

Annex-II: Environmental Monitoring Results

Annex-III: Typical Bunds for Transformers

Annex-IV: Summary of Public Consultation

Name Designation Initial Date

Prepared by Muhammad Sharif Malik Deputy Manager

Environment & Safeguard)

Supervised by Tariq Mehmood Additional Chief Engineer /

Manager Procurement

Authorized by Tofiq Akbar Azad Chief Engineer Development

PMU FESCO Faisalabad

List of Abbreviations P | 5

List of Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank

DISCO Distribution Companies

DGS Distribution Grid Station

DSC Design and Supervision Consultant

ECR Environmental Complaints Register

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EPD Environmental Protection Department

EIA Environment Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

ESSU Environment & Social Safeguard Unit

FESCO Faisalabad Electric Supply Company

GoP Government of Pakistan

GSO Grid System Operation

GWh Gega Watt Hour

GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism

GRC Grievance Redress Committee

GFPs Grievance Focal Points

IA Implementation Agency

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

Km Kilometer

KV Kilo Volts

LAA Land Acquisition Act (of 1984)

LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan

MFF Multi Tranche Financing Facility

MVA Mega Volt Ampere

MW Mega Watts

NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NOC No Objection Certificate

NIBGE National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering

O& M Operation & Maintenance

Pak-EPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency

PCB Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl

PC Planning Commission

PDEMFF Power Distribution and Enhancement Multi-tranche Finance Facility PDE Power Distribution Enhancement

PEPCO Pakistan Electric Power Company Private Limited

PEPA Pakistan Environment Protection Act 1997 (as regulated and amended) PFRs Project Financing Requests

PPMS Project Performance Monitoring System

POPs Persistent Organic Pollutants

REA Rapid Environmental Assessment

SPS Safeguard Policy Statement

STG Secondary Transmission & Grid

TSG Technical Services Group

TL Transmission Line

IEE Report for Conversion of Existing Grid Station & Construction of 132Kv Transmission Line FESCO

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1. Introduction

1.1. Overview & Background

1. This document is the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the “Conversion of

66Kv Existing Grid Station Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station & Construction

of 45km 132Kv Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18- Hazari to GM Raja

Grid Station” under Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program,

Tranche-III. This subproject is proposed by Faisalabad Electricity Supply Company

(FESCO). This IEE was prepared under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Power

Distribution and Enhancement Multi-Tranche Finance Facility (PDEMFF). The

substation and distribution line are taken to be one project.

2. Government of Pakistan (GoP) has requested ADB to provide the PDEMFF to

facilitate investments in power distribution and development of electric

Infrastructures of eight independent distribution companies (DISCOs) that distribute

electric supply (power) to end user consumers. The funding from ADB is expected

to be released in stages (tranches).

3. The Power Distribution Enhancement (PDE) Investment Program is part of the GoP

long term energy security strategy. The proposed ADB intervention will finance new

investments in PDE and assist capacity building of sector related agencies. The

investment program will cover necessary PDE development activities in secondary

transmission/distribution networks of DISCOs. The PDEMFF activities include

construction of new grid stations, extension (additional transformers) and

augmentation (replacement of transformers with higher capacity), distribution line

extensions, new and replacement distribution lines, additional sub-stations,

transformer protection and other non-network activities.

4. To utilize ADB Tranche-III loan, FESCO has prepared subprojects including

Construction of three (03) number 132Kv Grid Stations, Conversion of four (04)

number 66Kv existing Grid Stations into 132Kv Grid Stations and five (05) number

132Kv new Transmission Line of length 143Km. Board of Directors FESCO, after

having been scrutinized by its Technical Committee approved the aforementioned

sub-projects for submission to ADB for financing under Tranche-III Project.

5. This IEE presents the results and conclusions of environmental assessment for the

proposed subproject. Pakistan Electric Power Company Private Limited (PEPCO)

has been nominated by Ministry of Water and Power to act as the Executing

Agency with each DISCO (FESCO) being the Implementing Agency (IA) for work in

its own area. PEPCO‟s role in the processing and implementation of the investment

program is that of a co-coordinator of such activities as preparation of PC-1s and

Project Financing Requests (PFRs), monitoring implementation activities; that

includes submission of environmental assessments for all sub-projects in all

tranches of the PDEMFF under ADB operating procedures. An IEE has been

carried out to fulfill the requirements of ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS),

2009.


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1.2. Requirements for Environmental Assessment

6. The environmental assessment requirements of the GoP for grid stations and

power distribution subprojects are different to those of ADB. Under GoP

regulations, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) “Review of

Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment

Regulations (2000)” categorizes development projects into two schedules

according to their potential environmental impact. The proponent of project that has

reasonably less foreseeable impacts are required to submit an IEE for their

respective subprojects (Schedule-I). Projects that have more adverse

environmental impacts (Schedule – II) are required to submit an environmental

impact assessment (EIA) to the concerned provincial Environmental Protection

Agencies (EPAs), Figure 1.1 shows the Pakistan EIA approval Process.


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Figure 1.1: Pakistan EIA Process


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7. Initial subproject classification of similar subprojects under Tranche-I & Tranche-II

(ADB) was carried out in 2009 and comes under Category “B”. Most of the

construction impacts will take place be localized one and there are no potential

significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project to be

executed under Tranche-III subprojects. Currently Initial Environmental

Reconnaissance, Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA), Involuntarily

Resettlement (IR) & Indigenous People (IP) Screening check list was prepared by

FESCO for review of ADB and the SMEC consultants. According to

aforementioned screening documents, environmental impacts associated with the

subproject component have limited impacts that are few in number, site specific,

largely reversible and readily addressed through mitigation measures.

8. Under the Multi Finance Facility (MFF) loan procedures of ADB, implementation of

safeguards is to be achieved under ADB Guidelines. The project that have some

adverse environmental impacts but of lesser degree or significance such as

Conversion of Grid Station and Construction of new 132Kv T/L is categorized as

Category “B” project. Pak-EPA emphases that proponent must follow the Section

12 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) 1997 for all subprojects.

Pak-EPA has also assumed that all proponents will consult with the relevant

provincial EPAs and follow their advice. With 18th Amendment in Constitution, more

power regarding environment are delegated to the provinces. Therefore, this IEE

finalized will be submitted to provincial Environmental Protection Department

(EPD), Punjab for Approval/No Objection Certificate (NOC) for proposed

subprojects.

1.3. Scope of the IEE Study and Personnel

9. This IEE study has been carried out with field reconnaissance survey by

Environment Team, FESCO for proposed subprojects. The Study Area for

subproject was the existing grid station and new T/L route and immediate environs.

The Study Area included the identification of irrigation facilities, water supply,

habitable structures, schools, health facilities, hospitals, religious places and sites

of heritage or archaeological importance and critical areas (if any) within immediate

surroundings of the proposed subprojects. The works are generally envisaged to

involve procurement of high capacity Power Transformers /allied accessories &

Civil Works including Transformer Bay (T/Bay), Line Bay, P.T Bay & Isolation Bay.

Civil Works will be carried out by the contractors involve construction of foundation,

erection of 132Kv towers and stringing. Civil Works will be carried out by the

contractors and supervised by the Grid System Construction (GSC) Directorate

FESCO.

10. The field studies were undertaken by the subproject Environment Team. The

Environment Team of FESCO has carried out preliminary scoping and survey

assessment activities, Team has also coordinated the field sampling and analysis,

and supervise collection of information and co-ordination in various public

consultation activities. The team has compiled all the data from primary and

secondary sources and produced the IEE report. The environmental team also

benefited from technical support and other information regarding impacts of


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proposed works from FESCO expert dealing with engineering, power distribution,

socio-economic, resettlement and institutional aspects.

11. During scoping, REA was carried out to establish the potential impacts and

categorization of subproject activities. The methodology of the IEE study was then

elaborated in order to address all interests. Subsequently, secondary baseline

environmental data was collected from all possible sources. The significance of

impacts from the proposed subprojects was then assessed and for those impacts

requiring mitigation, measures were proposed to reduce impacts within acceptable

limits.

12. Public Consultations were carried out, in line with ADB‟s guidelines. Under ADB

requirements, the environmental assessment process must also include meaningful

public consultation during the completion of the draft IEE. In this IEE, the Public

Consultation process included verbal disclosure regarding the subprojects works as

a vehicle for discussion. Consultations were conducted with local families around

proposed T/L route and around Grid Station.

1.4. Structure of Report

13. This IEE reviews information on existing environmental attributes of the Study

Area. Geological, hydrological and ecological features, land use, transport & traffic,

noise/vibration, air quality, water quality, flora & fauna, soils, social and economic

aspects and cultural resources are included. The report predicts the probable

impacts on the environment due to the proposed subproject enhancement and

expansion. This IEE also proposes various environmental management measures.

Details of all background environmental quality, environmental impact/pollutant

generating activities, pollution sources, predicted environmental quality and related

aspects have been provided in this report. References are provided in the end of

the IEE report. Following this introduction the report follows ADB guidelines and

includes:

Description of the Subproject

Description of Environmental and Social Conditions

Assessment of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Mitigation Measures for identified impacts

Institutional Requirements & Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Environmental Monitoring Plan

Public Consultation

Recommendations and Conclusions


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2. Policy and Statuary Requirements in Pakistan

14. Direct legislation on environmental protection is contained in several statutes,

namely the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 the Forest Act, 1927 & the

Punjab Wildlife Act, 1974. In addition, the Land Acquisition Act (LAA), 1894 also

provides powers in respect of land acquisition for public purposes. There are also

several other items of legislation and regulations, which have an indirect bearing on

the subproject or general environmental measures.

2.1. Statutory Framework

15. The Constitution of Pakistan distributes legislative powers between the Federal and

the provincial governments through two “lists” attached to the Constitution as

Schedules. The Federal List covers the subjects over which the federal government

has exclusive legislative power, while the Concurrent List contains subjects

regarding which both the federal and provincial governments can enact laws.

Environmental Pollution and Ecology is included in the concurrent list, hence both

the federal and the provincial governments can enact laws on this subject.

However, previously only the federal government has enacted laws on

environment, and the provincial environmental institutions derive their power from

the federal law. The Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1996 now is superseded

by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997. Presently approval of 18th

Constitution Amendment, enactment of environmental laws rest with provincial

Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab.

2.1.1. Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997

16. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 is the basic legislative tool

empowering the government to frame regulations for the protection of the

environment. The act is applicable to a wide range of issues and extends to air,

water, soil, marine, and noise pollution, as well as to the handling of hazardous

wastes. The key features of the law that have a direct bearing on the proposed

subproject relate to the requirement for an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for development subprojects. Section

12(1) requires that: No proponent of a subproject shall commence construction or

operation unless he has filed with the Federal Agency (Pak-EPA) an initial

environmental examination (IEE) or, where the subproject is likely to cause an

adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and has

obtained Approval/NOC in this respect from the Environmental Agency. Thereof,

the Pak-EPA has delegated the power of review and approval of environmental

assessments to the provincial environmental protection agencies, in this case the

EPD, Punjab. (Refer to the Fig 1.1)

2.1.2. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of IEE and EIA Regulations, 2000

17. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 provides for two types of

environmental assessments: Environment Impact Assessments (EIA) and Initial



Environmental Examinations (IEE). EIAs are carried out for subprojects that have a

potentially “significant” environmental impact, whereas IEEs are conducted for

relatively smaller subprojects with a relatively less significant impact. Under Section

12 (and subsequent amendment) of the PEPA, 1997 a project falling under any

category specified in Schedule-II requires the proponent to file an IEE or EIA with

the federal agency. These schedules provide guidance for Project screening.

Within ten working days of the IEE or EIA having been submitted, the federal

agency will confirm that the document submitted is complete for the purpose of

review. During this time, should the federal agency requires the proponent to

submit any additional information; the IEE or EIA will be returned to the proponent

for revision, clearly listing those aspects that need further discussion.

Subsequently, the federal agency shall make every effort to complete an IEE

review within 45 days and an EIA review within 90 days of filing of the complete

information of report.

18. Distribution lines and grid substations of 11Kv and above are included under

energy subprojects in Schedule II, under which rules EIA is required by GoP. Initial

environment examination (IEE) is required for distribution lines less than 11Kv and

large distribution subprojects (Schedule I). A review of the need for EIA/ IEE

submission is therefore required by the relevant EPA, in this case the Punjab

Environment Protection Agency (PEPA) as the project is located in Punjab.

19. There are no formal provisions for the environmental assessment of expanding

existing distribution lines and grid substations. The details of this subproject will be

forwarded to the Punjab EPA, in order to commence the local statutory

environmental assessment process.

2.1.3. National Environmental Quality Standards

20. The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) were first promulgated in

1993 and have been amended in 1995 and 2000. The NEQS, 2000 specify the

following standards:

Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (32 parameters) in municipal and liquid industrial effluents discharged to inland waters, sewage treatment facilities, and the sea (three separate sets of numbers)

Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (16 parameters) in gaseous emissions from industrial sources

Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (two parameters) in gaseous emissions from vehicle exhaust

Maximum allowable noise levels from vehicles

2.1.4. Other Relevant Laws

21. There are a number of other federal and provincial laws that are important in the

context of environmental management. The main laws potentially affecting

subprojects in this MFF, Tranche-III are listed below:



I. The Punjab Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972 empowers the government to

declare certain areas reserved for the protection of wildlife and control activities

within in these areas. It also provides protection to endangered species of

wildlife. As no activities are planned in these areas, no provision of this law is

applicable to the proposed subproject.

II. The Forestry Act, 1927 empowers the government to declare certain areas

reserved forest. As no reserved forest exists in the vicinity of the proposed

subproject, this law will not affect to the proposed subproject.

III. The Antiquities Act of 1975 ensures the protection of Pakistan‟s cultural

resources. The Act defines “antiquities” as ancient products of human activity,

historical sites, or sites of anthropological or cultural interest, national

monuments, etc. The Act is designed to protect these antiquities from

destruction, theft, negligence, unlawful excavation, trade, and export. The law

prohibits new construction in the proximity of a protected antiquity and

empowers the GoP to prohibit excavation in any area that may contain articles

of archaeological significance. Under the Act, the subproject proponents are

obligated to ensure that no activity is undertaken in the proximity of a protected

antiquity, report to the Department of Archaeology, GoP, any archaeological

discovery made during the course of the subproject.


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3. Description of the Project

3.1. Type of the Project

22. The proposed subprojects in this IEE are Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid Station

Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station & Construction of 45km 132Kv

Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18- Hazari to GM Raja Grid Station that

has been prioritized by FESCO & decided to be included in the PDEMFF, Tranche-

III.

3.1.1. FESCO Existing System

23. FESCO is one of the eight DISCOs, which has been established as a result of

WAPDA‟s restructuring in 1998. The key Technical Data of FESCO‟s System is

provided in the following table:

Table 3.1: FESCO’s Technical Data

No. Items Units Data

1 Area Jurisdiction Sq. Km 44,247

2 132 KV Grid Station No 53

3 66 KV Grid Station No 26

4 Private Grid Stations No 13

5 Peak load demand(2009 - 2010 Year) MW 2,298

6 Units Purchased 2009-10 GWh 9,291

7 Units Sold 2009-10 GWh 8,317

8 Technical & Distribution losses Percentage 10.48

9 Transmission Lines 132 KV Km 1,540.75

10 Transmission Lines 66KV Km 1,296

11 HT Line Km 35,543

12 LT Line Km 23,235

13 HT line Feeders Nos 758

14 Domestic consumption Million Unit 3,691

15 Domestic consumers(30-06-2010) No. 2,504,756

16 Commercial consumption Million Unit 472

17 Commercial consumers No. 299,925

18 Industrial consumption Million Unit 2,852

19 Agricultural consumption Million Unit 1,041

20 Agricultural consumers No. 33,347

Data Source; FESCO Business Plan 2010-2011

24. The area within the FESCO network comprises, the following districts of the Punjab

Province, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Chiniot, Sargodha, Mandi Bahaudin,



Khushab, Mianwali, Bhakkar. Figure 3.1 shows the Distribution Network of the

FESCO System.

Figure 3.1: FESCO Existing System and Proposed Route of 132Kv Transmission Line & Existing Grid Station



3.2. Categorization of the Project

25. Categorization is based on the most environmentally sensitive component of a

subproject. The aspects of the subproject with potential for significant

environmental impacts need to be assessed in detail and this environmental

assessment has therefore focused on the significant impacts possible from the

construction activities of the sub project.

26. The proposed subprojects are categorized as Category „B‟ subprojects under ADB

requirements as the proposed subproject does not have any environmentally

sensitive receptors.

3.3. Location of Proposed Project

27. Construction of proposed 45km 132Kv Transmission line will originate from 66Kv

Grid Station 18-Hazari District Jhang and end at Garh Maharaja. This Transmission

line passes through seven villages of District Jhang. The conversion of grid station

will take place in existing grid station of Garh Maharaja Tehsil Ahmad Pur Sial

District Jhang. Fig 3.1 and Annex-I presents the location and photographs of

proposed subprojects.

3.4. Need/Objectives of the Project

28. The conditions of the power distribution system in Pakistan are inadequate to meet

rapidly growing demand for the electricity. This situation limits national

development and economic growth. To cope with the constraints, the existing

power transmission infrastructure has to be improved, expanded and upgraded.

The overall contribution of power infrastructure also requires institutional

arrangements and capacity that support strategic management of the sector, and

planning and management of investments. Overall the proposed PDEMFF facility

has been designed to address both investment and institutional aspects in the

power sector.

29. The overarching objectives of the Power Distribution Enhancement Investment

Program, Tranche-III is to increase the efficiency, reliability and quality of electric

supply. The project aims to achieve:

Strengthening of electricity transmission network to reduces bottlenecks and improves system reliability or quality.

Strengthening of electricity distribution network to reduce losses and improvement in supply and the same can be achieved by construction of new power enhancement facilities in the locality.

30. Utilization of benefits of other MFFs Sub-project which are scheduled to be

completed in June 2013 in the vicinity, by identification of Conversion of 66Kv

Existing Grid Station Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station & Construction of

45km 132Kv Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18- Hazari to GM Raja Grid

Station in Tranche-III, having better interlink ages.



3.5. Project Components

31. During the entire duration of the loan period, construction of three (03) numbers

new Grid Station at the locations of SPS Colony Faisalabad, City Grid Faisalabad

City and Shahbaz Khel Mianwali are proposed, Conversion of four (04) numbers

66Kv existing Grid Station into 132Kv and new 132Kv Transmission Line covering

143km are proposed. This IEE pertaining to Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid

Station Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station & Construction of 45km 132Kv

Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18- Hazari to GM Raja Grid Station is

being initiated as independent subprojects under Tranche-III. The components of

the proposed subprojects are mentioned below:

Table 3.2: Subprojects Description

Component of Sub-Project Grid Station

Description/Name of Work

Administrative Districts

Voltage (KV)

No of Power Transformer

& Capacity(MVA) Scope

66Kv Garh Maharaja

Tehsil Ahmad Pur Sial District

Jhang

132 1X(20/26) 1X(10/13)

2 T/Bay, 4 line/Bay, 1 P/T Bay

Component of Sub-Project Transmission Line

Description/Name of Work Circuit Length (km) Conductor

18- Hazari to Garh Maharaja

STD 45 Lynx

3.5.1. Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid Station into 132Kv and Transmission Line Development

32. Currently existing grid station have one 132Kv/11Kv transformers of 10/13 MVA

capacity. Several new factories/industrial units are coming in the area and

existing power transformers at the grid station does not have enough extra

capacity. Transformers installed at existing grid station as well as 11Kv feeder

originating from, are fully loaded and the system cannot cater additional load.

Maintaining the desired voltage level is also a problem. In order to address these

problems, Power Transformers of higher capacity i.e. 20/26MVA & 10/13MVA

along with appurtenant structure are proposed to be added at grid stations. The

existing grid station has ample space for the new transformers bay and

associated equipment. Therefore no additional land will be required for the

conversion of existing grid stations.

3.5.2. Energy Loss Reduction Works

33. The power distribution system in the FESCO network is generally heavily loaded

resulting in low voltage, high distribution losses and high rate of transformer

failure. The quality of the power supply to the consumers particularly, at the tail

end of the feeders is poor. The reasons for high distribution transformer failure

include over loading due to growth in number of consumers and electricity

demand. The lengthy feeders particularly, in the rural areas, are also a reason



for high distribution losses and low voltage. In order to solve above problems,

equipment for system modernization and rehabilitation is required, which will be

procured through ADB loan proceeds.

3.6. Project Alternatives

3.6.1. No Project Option (NPO)

34. Electricity demand has been increasing during the past several years, and this

trend is expected to continue as a result of the on-going economic uplift in the

country. The key factors are increasing population, rapid urbanization,

industrialization, improvement in per capita income and village electrification. In

order to match the increasing trend in the power demand, regular investments in

various segments of the power network generation, transmission, and

distribution is vitally important. Otherwise, the gap between the supply and

demand will keep on increasing.

35. The proposed project seeks to upgrade the distribution system i.e. secondary

transmission and grid network of the FESCO system. Conversion, or

upgradation of the existing Grid Station and laying of transmission line will

provide the requisite relief to the over-loaded system, while also accommodating

additional load. The proposed works will also reduce the line losses and power

breakdowns.

36. In case the proposed subprojects are not undertaken, the FESCO system will

not be able to cope with the increasing demand, the existing system will remain

over-loaded, line losses will also remain high, and the system reliability will

progressively decrease, with increasing pressure on the system. The utility will

also forego the opportunity of increasing its consumers as well as revenue

associated with the system expansion. In view of the above, the No Project

Option (NPO) is not a preferred alternative.

3.6.2. Siting Alternative

37. The T/L route will be selected in such a way that minimum disturbance to local,

people, property, assets and environment taken place. Transmission Line will

be away from settled areas, mosques, schools and hospitals. The conversion of

66Kv grid station is planned to be executed within walled boundaries of existing

grid stations, hence sitting alternatives is not considered.

3.6.3. Technical Alternatives

3.6.4. Transmission Line

38. The proposed T/L will involve erection of towers that will be strung with new rail

conductor. However in Tranche-III, cost effective and technically feasible design

will be developed by the Consultants in collaboration with DISCOs. Present IEE

does not based on T/L Design and will be changed on implementation stage if

so warranted by new developments. However present Transmission Line is

based on the following parameters:



Table 3.3: Permissible Conductor Clearances of Transmission Line

Sr.

No Description

Permissible

Clearance (Meters)

1. Cultivated land traversed by Vehicles 6.7

2. Roads/Streets 7.9

3. Communication/Power Lines 2.7

4. Highways 7.9

5. Rail Roads 7.9

6. Electrified Rail Road trolley wire 3.85

7. Rivers in high flood 9.1

8. Places accessible to pedestrian only 7.9

9. Building Roofs not accessible to peoples 5.2

10. Tops of trees 5.0

11. Canals 9.1

3.6.5. Transformers

i) Type of Circuit Breaker

39. Traditionally, oil-filled circuit breakers used to be installed at the 132Kv and 11Kv

levels. At 66Kv Grid Station Circuit Breakers of 70Kv are installed. For

conversion to 132Kv Grid Station, Circuit Breakers of 140 or 145Kv would be

required. Under this subproject, vacuum type Sulfur Hexafluoride circuit

breakers will be procured for installation at 132Kv converted Grid Stations.

These breakers have very effective arc-quenching characteristics, compared to

the old oil-type breakers. Therefore, these modern circuit breakers are the

preferred option for the proposed subproject.

40. The environment aspects of the oil-filled circuit breakers essentially pertain of

soil and water containment caused by the possible oil leakage. For the FESCO‟s

proposed subprojects, vacuum type Sulfur Hexafluoride circuit breakers would

be installed at the grid stations.

ii) Type of transformer Oil

41. Traditionally transformers oil is meant for providing insulation and cooling of the

transformers winding – used to contain Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), a

man-made chemical known for its highly toxicity, and more importantly,

chemically very stable. Hence this chemical would not decompose or

disintegrate naturally. Due to this property of PCB, it was included in a group of

chemicals collectively known as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP‟s).

42. Although, production and use of the PCB containing transformer oil is not

allowed anymore in the west, it is still being used locally. In view of their

extremely harmful effects however, use of this oil is not preferred option for all

applications, including the proposed project. FESCO‟s specifications for the

procurement of transformers clearly mention that the transformer oil should be

PCB-free. Hence the equipment purchased as part of this subproject would be

PCB-free. Technical Data of Power Transformer is given in table below:



Table 3.4: Technical Data of Power Transformers

Sr.

No.

Items Technical Data

1 Type of Power Transformer 132/11.5 KV,30/37 MVA

2 Maximum noise level lower/upper rating (db)

70/80

3 Permissible temperature rise (degree centigrade)

Winding (measured with resistance meter) 55

Top of oil (measured with thermometer) 50

4 Humidity Tolerance 100 %

5 Altitude 1000 meters above mean sea level

6 Auxiliary service

Type of system 3 Phase -4 Wire

Rated frequency 50 HZ

7 Power rating 1.5 time loading capacity

8 Transformer oil Free from water, sediments, ,PCB & petroleum fraction

Dielectric strength Not more than 40 KV

3.7. Decommissioning and Disposal of Materials

43. Decommissioning and disposal of discarded material from the subprojects will

be recycled and reused within the PEPCO system. No waste will be generated

that can be classified as hazardous and requiring special disposal. In addition, in

case any old transformers are to be replaced, they are not going to be disposed

off or discarded and would be recycled and reused within the PEPCO system.

As a policy, WAPDA has stopped using transformers that contain PCBs since

1969.

3.8. Proposed Schedule for Implementation

44. Designs arrangements, access, review of environmental management and

construction processes could take several months. When the detailed designs

are completed, tendering and award of contract will take place. Civil works

pertaining to control room, foundation, shipment of equipment & its installation

will commence before testing of equipment. At present, detailed implementation

schedule for Tranche-III cannot be prepared since the project implementation

dates have yet to be finalized. However, on approval of subproject, a

comprehensive schedule will be prepared and made a part of Initial Environment

Examination (IEE) report.


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4. Description of Environment

45. This section describes environmental conditions of the project area before the

commencement of the proposed activities. The environmental baseline data

addresses the physical and biological aspects of the project area. Since the

proposed project components are located in long strip of Transmission Line, a

generic overview of the environmental conditions of this entire length is

presented. In view of the absence of any major development activities underway

at or around the project sites or any other natural/anthropogenic phenomenon,

the environmental conditions of the project sites are unlikely to experience any

significant change before the project commencement.

4.1. Physical Environment

4.1.1. Physiography and Geology

46. Jhang is one of the oldest districts on the subcontinent Jhang is bordered

by Sargodha District to the north, Gujranwala District to the northeast,

Faisalabad District and Toba Tek Singh District to the

east, Khanewal and Muzaffargarh District to the south, Leiah

District and Bhakkar District to the west, and Khushab District to the northwest.

47. Almost all the area is cultivatable land except in the north

near Rabwah and Chenab Nagar where the land turns rocky as it approaches

the Kirana hills. The western portion of the district holds the Thal Desert, which

starts in Mari Shah Sakhira and extends to banks of the Jhelum River far to the

west in the districts of Khushab and Bhakkar. There is also an area known as

the Sandal Bar on the extreme east. The area alongside the banks of

rivers Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum is called Hitthar (area in which flood water

reaches), while the upland area between the bars and Hitthar is called Utar.

4.1.2. Meteorology and Climate

a. Meteorology

48. The climate of most parts of the Project Area is arid to semi-arid characterized

by four seasons in a year, that is, winter from Mid-November to February, spring

during March and April summer from May to Mid-September and autumn from

Mid-September to Mid-November. There exist several meteorological stations in

the project area; data recorded at some of these stations is provided in the

following sections.

b. Temperature

49. Project area falls in central Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate

features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 44°C. In

winter the minimum is 1°C. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in

summer are 41°C and 27°C; and in winter 19°C and 4°C respectively. The

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summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July

are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from

November and continues till March, December, January and February are the

coldest months.

c. Rainfall

50. The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. Annual rainfall is

408mm. More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the

winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.

4.1.3. Ambient Air Quality

51. The primary source of air pollution at the project sites is the vehicular emissions,

and the key pollutants likely to be found at project proposed locations are carbon

monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO

2), and particulate

matter (PM). Other source of air pollution is dust arising from construction

activities.

52. In order to determine the air quality of the area. The air quality monitoring was

carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE)

Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab and has the requisite air sampling device

and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect

the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Stations Havali Bahadar Shah District

Jhang included in Tranche-I, which is close to proposed subprojects. Data of

132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang can be applicable for

Garh Maharaja Grid Station District Jhang for establishment of baseline data.

(copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-II).

53. The subproject locations are well outside the metropolitan centers. There does

not exist any large industry or any other significant pollution source near these

sites/routes either. As a result, the ambient air quality of these sites is expected

to be well within the acceptable limits, and no major criteria pollutants are likely

to be found in excess of the limits prescribed by national and international

standards.

4.1.4. Noise

54. As per NEQS, permissible noise level is upto 65dBA when measured with a

sound meter at a distance of 7.5m from the source. At proposed subprojects the

main source of noise emission are the construction activities. Noise from

vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. Use of power

equipment‟s at proposed subprojects are just once during unloading of material

and is being of temporary nature. Maintenance vehicle came only on

requirement basis. As such there is no noise threat at the proposed subproject

sites, where construction activities are being proposed.

55. DISCOs have carried out noise level measurements at various sub stations and

transmission line locations within the system. These analyses showed that Leq



values much below the 85dBA limit prescribed under the NEQs established by

the EPA or the 75dBA used by DISCOs/NTDC/PEPCO in the equipment

specifications. Typical values were: average 46.21dBA; high 63.14dBA; and low

34.35dBA Based on professional experience background day time noise levels

are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during

Tranche-III works.

4.1.5. Surface Water Resources

56. There are few surface water sources mainly the Jhelum and Chanab which is

used for irrigation purposes for agricultural lands in the area.

4.1.6. Groundwater Resources

57. The major sources of the groundwater in the area are hand pumps, pressure

pumps and tube wells. The main source of drinking water in the area is

groundwater, which is pumped through hand pumps, pressure pumps and tube

wells. The groundwater is also used for irrigation purposes.

4.1.7. Groundwater Quality

58. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality

132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang included in Tranche-I,

which is close to proposed subprojects, groundwater samples was collected and

got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the city (Refer to

Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-II). For baseline

establishment, the sample of Ground Water was collected from 132Kv Grid

Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang and tested to assess the

groundwater quality. Data of Havali Bahadar Shah Grid Station can be

applicable for proposed subprojects due to close proximity. However comparison

of groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The

baseline comparison Data for Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang is placed at

table below:

Table 4.1: Water Quality Data

Sr. No.

Water Quality Parameter

Unit WHO Standard

for Drinking Water

132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang

(Tranche-I addition Sub-Project)

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.34

2. Conductivity (ms/cm) NG 1.565

3. Total Dissolved Salts (TDS)

(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 1001

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 180

5. Alkalinity (mg/l) NG 112

6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.01



7. Lead mg/l 0.01 <0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG <1FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml Nil (WHO) 1950

* FAU: Formazin Attenuation Unit

4.2. Ecological Resources

4.2.1. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology

59. There is no wildlife except jackals, dogs and snakes etc. Common species of

birds found in the project area are sparrows, crows, pigeon, dove, tiliar (starling),

parrot, quail, pintail and humming bird etc,.

4.2.2. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species

a. Vegetation cover and trees

60. The district's trees consist of jand (Prosopis spicigera), karir (Capparis aphylla),

beri (Zizyphus jujuba), van (Salvadora oleoides), kikar (Acacia nilotica), shisham

(Dalbergia sissoo) and aak (Calotropois spp). Various herbs can also be found,

including harmal, akrey and bathoo.

61. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees in the areas

near the works but natural forest cover has been significantly reduced in the

past. Some of the older stands of trees specially fruit trees, still survive the

onslaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area. There

is probably little natural vegetation in the project area.

b. Protected areas / National sanctuaries

62. In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of

biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

There are no protected areas near proposed subproject sites.

4.3. Economic Development

4.3.1. Agriculture

63. The main crops are Sugarcane, Wheat, Cotton, Rice (cleaned), Maize and Gram

in the district. Besides, Jawar, Ground nut, Moong, Mash, Masoor, Oil Seed

such as rape/mustard and sun flower are grown in minor quantities in the district.

Citrus, Mangoes, Guavas and Dates are main fruits grown in the district.

Besides, Pomegranate and Banana are also grown in minor quantities in the

district. Potatoes, Turnip, Onion, Cauliflower, Carrot, Ladyfinger and Peas are

main vegetables grown in the district.

4.3.2. Industry

64. Different types of industrial units are present in the district including Agricultural,

Implements, Cement Products, Chip/Straw Board, Cold Storage, Cotton

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Ginning & Pressing, Dairy Products, Doubling of Yarn, Electric Goods, Flour

Mills, Foundry Products, PVC Pipe, Rice Mills, Sizing of Yam, Solvent Oil

Extraction, Sugar, Surgical Cotton / Bandages, Tannery, Textile Composite,

Textile Spinning, Textile Weaving, Unani Medicines, Vegetable Ghee / Cooking

Oil and Woollen Textile Spinning /Weaving. These industries are contributing

towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

4.3.3. Transportation

65. The district has a total metalled road-length of 4096.47km. Mianwali City is

linked with Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha and Khanewal through

metalled roads. Jhng is linked with Sargodha, Shorkot and Khanewal through

railway network.

4.4. Social and Cultural Resources

4.4.1. Population Communities and Employment

66. According to the 1998 census, the district had a population of 936,957, of which

31.48% were urban. The district of Jhelum stretches from the river

Jhelum almost to the Indus. Inhabitants of Jhelum District speak Potohari, Majhi,

and Dhani dialects of Punjabi language.

67. The population of the both the districts consist of self-employed (including

farming and trade), private employees and government employees.

68. The main occupation of women in rural areas are house-keeping which includes

attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing

of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the

lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains

and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or

work as professional‟s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.

4.4.2. Education and Literacy

69. The literacy ratio of the Jhang District is very high and counted amongst top

cities of Pakistan. Jhang district has number of educational institution, some of

the major are shown below:

Faran Model College, Jhang

Chenab College, Jhang

Lahore College for Women University

I-Soft College of Commerce and Computer Sciences Jhang

4.4.3. Health Facilities

71 Ample medical and health facilities are available in existing Grid Stations sites.

District Head Quarter & Taulka Head Quarter hospitals are established at District &

Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers

are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which

provide health cover to the general public.

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4.4.4. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure

70. There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically

important sites located in the subproject works areas. There are no major

historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e.

mosques within about 500m of the works.


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5. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

5.1. Project Location

5.1.1. Impact Assessment and Mitigation

71. The location and scale of the works are very important in predicting the

environmental impacts. This process of impact prediction is the core of the IEE

process and it is critical that the recommendations and mitigation measures are

carried out according to reference with the conditions on the ground in the

affected areas in the spirit of the environmental assessments process. In this

section the potential environmental impacts are reviewed. Where impacts are

significant enough to exceed accepted environmental standards, mitigation is

proposed in order to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the

expected outcomes of the project being implemented. Therefore, it is essential

that a proper analysis is carried out during the project planning period. In this

regard, the impact prediction plays a vital role as these predictions are used for

developing mitigation measures and any alternative options, if appropriate.

When the detailed designs are completed the impacts and mitigation measures

will need to be further reviewed to take account of how the contracts are set up

and in the light of any changes of the subproject proposals.

72. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been compiled based on the

data/information available and shall be reviewed in due course at project

inception and through construction in order to feed back any significant

unpredicted impacts. It is based on the analysis of impacts, primarily to

document key environmental issues likely to arise from subproject

implementation, to prescribe mitigation measures to be integrated in the project

design, to design monitoring and evaluation schedules to be implemented during

subproject construction and operation, and to estimate costs required for

implementing subproject mitigation measures. The EMP, if required may be

reviewed/updated in the subproject inception by the project management and

approved before any construction activity is initiated, to take account of any

subsequent changes and fine tuning of the proposals.

5.1.2. General Approach to Mitigation

73. Based on experience on some projects, contractors have put emphasis on the

financial compensation for nuisances. This may be acceptable for some social

impacts where evacuation is necessary or where houses have been accidentally

damaged, however it is not best international practice to accept payment for

environmental impacts. An approach whereby the subproject contractor pays

money for nuisances rather than control impacts at source will not be

acceptable. This practice should not be allowed and financial compensation

shall not be allowed as mitigation for environmental impacts or environmental

nuisance.



74. During the preparation for the subproject, bidders/contractors for future

subprojects, must be notified and prepared to co-operate with the executing

agency, project management, supervising consultants and local population in

the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through

bidding stages and the contract documentation to implement the EMP in full and

be ready to engage trained environmental management staff to audit the

effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the project proceeds. The

effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the loan conditions

and the executing agency (FESCO) must be prepared for this. In this regard the

FESCO must fulfill the requirements of the law and guidance prepared by Pak-

EPA on the environmental aspects of power projects and the recommendations

already made for subproject in this IEE and under PEPA, 1997.

75. Work on the proposed subprojects could cause some generation of air borne

dust, but any nuisance from this is likely to be very localized and temporary.

Other project activities, e.g. movement of heavy vehicles on unpaved tracks

during the works, could generate considerable dust. Water is available in the

study area, although surplus water may not always be available to suppress dust

at vulnerable locations in the dry season. Therefore as a general approach it is

recommended that where works are within 15m of any residential sensitive

receivers, the contractor should install segregation between the works and the

edge of the sensitive receivers. Where dust is the major consideration the barrier

can take the form of tarpaulins.

76. Noise from the construction activities should not be a major consideration unless

very close to schools or hospitals where construction should be avoided at

sensitive times. In addition to the physical effect of mitigating dust and noise with

barriers installation of such measures should be discussed with the local

population and serve as a vehicle for further public consultation at the

implementation stage to assist in public relations.

5.1.3. Cultural Heritage, Mosques, Religious Sites, and Social Infrastructure

77. As described in the baseline, there are no mosques or other religious sites close

to the sites where proposed works are to be carried out.

78. The nearest clinic/hospital are more than 500m from the edge of the subproject

sites. Apart from these features, there will be sufficient buffer distance between

the works and any other sensitive receivers, so that no significant impacts

should be expected. Public consultation should be undertaken at the

implementation stage to ensure nuisances are not allowed to escalate for the

sensitive receivers close to the proposed subproject sites.



5.2. Potential Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures in Construction Stage

5.2.1. Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration

79. The extent of the proposed subprojects is moderate and should not extend

beyond the boundary walls of existing grid stations and the RoW of the T/L. No

significant landscape impacts are expected from proposed subprojects.

5.2.2. Cut and Fill and Waste Disposal

80. Disposal of surplus materials must also be negotiated through local authority

approvals prior to the commencement of construction. The subproject work

should not involve any significant cutting and filling but minor excavations may

be required to construct the foundations for the towers.

81. If surplus materials arise from the excavation activities, these should be used

elsewhere on the subproject before additional soil, rock, gravel or sand is

brought in. The use of immediately available material will generally minimize the

need for additional rock based materials extraction from outside. The subproject

detailed designers have so far estimated that no substantial additional materials

will be required subject to confirmation at the detailed design stage.

82. Contractual clauses should be included to require each contractor to produce a

materials management plan (one month before construction commences) to

identify all sources of cement and aggregates and to balance cut and fill. The

plan should clearly state the methods to be employed prior to and during the

extraction of materials and all the mitigation measures to be employed to

mitigate nuisances to local residents. Financial compensation shall not be

allowed as mitigation for environmental impacts or environmental nuisance.

Mitigation measures shall seek to control the impacts at source in the first place.

The supervising consultant (site engineer) shall be responsible to update the

subproject cut and fill estimates and create Materials Master Plan to facilitate

materials exchange between the different contract areas of similar nature and to

provide an overall balance for materials and minimize impacts on local

resources.

5.2.3. Trees, Ecology and Protected Areas

83. There are no Reserved or Protected Forests or trees near the proposed

subprojects. If for some unforeseen reason, any trees with religious significance

or other trees need to be removed, written permission should be obtained from

the forest authority after written justification by FESCO. During construction in

any stage, if some trees need to be removed from private land or forest, written

approval is required. Trees shall be planted to replace the lost trees with three

trees planted to replace every cut tree (3:1) or more as agreed with the authority.

While preparation of PC-1 of the project provision of “Environmental Mitigation

Cost” be made in total sum. Cost of plantation (if deemed necessary) will be

born from above allocation.



84. A requirement shall be inserted in the contracts that no trees are to be cut from

proposed works site, without the written permission from the supervising

consultant who may permit the removal of trees if unavoidable on

safety/technical/engineering grounds after written justification by FESCO and to

the satisfaction of the forest authority and the owner.

5.2.4. Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion

85. The drainage streams en-route of the subproject should not be impeded by the

works. The scale of the works does not warrant hydrological monitoring.

5.2.5. Air Pollution

86. The material (cement, sand and aggregate) requirements of a typical conversion

of 66Kv into 132Kv substation and transmission line development are not large.

Construction materials are stored within the proposed site, which means that at

any given point in time the amount of construction material stored is not

significant. The quantities of construction material required for a proposed

subproject are not so large that they potentially represent a traffic hazard, these

requirements are time dispersed. The contractor will be, however, required to

provide a traffic management plan before commencement of work at site. Field

observations indicate that ambient air quality is generally acceptable and that

emissions from traffic and other powered mechanical equipment in the area are

rapidly dispersed. There will be a few items of powered mechanical equipment

to be used in the construction of the proposed subproject works that may give

rise gaseous emissions. However these should be well dissipated.

87. Earthworks will contribute to increasing dust, and the foundation earthworks for the transformers will generate dust and the following mitigation measures are needed:

Dust suppression facilities (water sprayers/hosepipe) shall be available where earth and cement works are required.

Areas of construction (especially where the works are within 50m of the sensitive receivers) shall be maintained damp by watering the construction area.

Construction materials (sand, gravel, and rocks) and spoil materials will be transported trucks covered with tarpaulins.

Stock piles will be at least 30m downwind of the nearest human settlements.

All vehicles (e.g., trucks, equipment, and other vehicles that support construction works) shall be well maintained and not emit dark, smoky or other emissions in excess of the limits described in the NEQS.

88. The need for large stockpiles should be minimized by careful planning of the

supply of materials from controlled sources. Stockpiles should not be located

within 50m of schools, hospitals or other public amenities such as wells and

pumps and should be covered with tarpaulins when not in use and at the end of

the working day to enclose dust.



5.2.6. Noise, Vibration and Blasting

89. It is anticipated that powered mechanical equipment and some local labour with

hand tool methods will be used to construct the subproject works. No blasting is

anticipated. Powered mechanical equipment can generate significant noise and

vibration. The cumulative effects from several machines can be significant. To

minimize such impacts, the contractor for subprojects should be requested by

the construction supervision consultants (engineer) to provide evidence and

certification that all equipment to be used for construction is fitted with the

necessary air pollution and noise dampening devices to meet NEQS

requirements.

Table 5.1: National Environmental Quality Standards for Noise

S No. Category of Area/Zone

Effective from 1st

July, 2010

Effective from 1st

July, 2012

Limit in dB(A) Leq*

Day time Night time Day time Night time

1. Residential are (A) 65 50 55 45

2. Commercial area (B) 70 60 65 55

3. Industrial area (C) 80 75 75 65

4. Silence zone (D) 55 45 50 45

Note:

i. Day time hours: 6 .00 am to 10.00 pm

ii. Night Time hours: 10.00 pm to 6.00 am

iii. Silence zone: Zones which are declared as such by the competent authority. An area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts.

iv. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above-mentioned categories by the competent authority.

v. dB(A) Leq: time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A which is relatable to human hearing.

90. Noise will be monitored at a distance of 100m from the boundary wall of any

residential unit and should follow the NEQS 45db(A)Leq. It is recommended that

no construction should be allowed during night time (10PM to 6PM). Any noise

equipment should be located within DGS or as far from SRs as possible to

prevent nuisance to dwellings and other structures from operation. However, if

the noise still exceeds NEQS then noise barriers will be installed around the

equipment to reduce the effects of the noise.

91. Vibration from construction of piles to support pads may be required for some

tower construction and may be a significant impact but this should be short

duration. Where vibration could become a major consideration (within say 100m

of schools, religious premises, hospitals or residences) a building condition

survey should take place prior to construction. The physical effect of piling



should be assessed prior to construction and measures should be discussed

with the local population as well as timing of the works to serve as a vehicle for

further public consultation at the implementation stage and to assist in public

relations. At nearby schools, the contractor shall discuss with the school

principals the agreed time for operating these machines and completely avoid

machine use near schools during examination times, if such a need arises.

5.2.7. Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases

92. The main issues of concern are uncontrolled or unmanaged disposal of solid

and liquid wastes into watercourses and natural drains, improper disposal of

storm water and wastewater and open defecation by construction workers.

93. In order to maintain proper sanitation around construction sites, access to the

nearby grid station lavatories should be allowed or provision of temporary toilets

should be made. Construction worker camps will not be necessary, based on the

scale of the works needed. If for some unforeseen reason a larger workforce is

needed any construction camp should not be located in settlement areas or near

sensitive water resources and portable lavatories or at least pit latrines should

be provided to avoid contamination.

94. Wherever water is allowed to accumulate, in temporary drainage facilities, due to

improper storm water management, or improper disposal of wastewater

generated from the site, it can offer a breeding site for mosquitoes and other

insects which may cause some viral diseases. Vectors such as mosquitoes may

be encountered if open water is allowed to accumulate at the locations of

subproject sites. Temporary and permanent drainage facilities should therefore

be designed to facilitate the rapid removal of surface water from all areas and

prevent the accumulation of surface water ponds.

5.3. Potential Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures in Operational Stage

5.3.1. Air pollution and Noise from the Enhanced Operations

95. The subproject works being extension /augmentation in nature, will not disturb

houses, mosques or schools close to the proposed subprojects. However, it is

recommended that an acoustical check be made on the detailed design to

determine of any noise barriers are required. There should be no source of

atmospheric pollution from the subproject. In the operational phase any nearby

industrial facilities with fuel powered mechanical equipment will be the main

polluters. All such emissions will be very well dissipated in the open terrain and

there will be no cumulative effect from the subproject.

96. Noise impacts from the operation of the grid station equipment should be

reviewed at the detailed design stage. There are no national noise standards in

Pakistan for power distribution. A criterion of 70Db(A) Leq (exterior, boundary of

DGS) has been used for assessment in previous IEE studies. It is recommended



that a check be made on the likely acoustical performance based on makers

specifications of the proposed equipment at the detailed design stage.

5.3.2. Pollution from Oily Run-Off, Fuel Spills and Dangerous Goods

97. No significant impacts from oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants

are expected to arise in this subproject. Control measures will be needed for oily

residues such as transformer oil and lubricants. Transformer oil is supplied in

drums from an imported source and tap tanks are topped up as necessary on

site. There are facilities in some subprojects DGS maintenance yards for

recycling (dehydrating) oil for breakers.

98. However the areas upon which these recycling facilities are located have no

dedicated drainage which can capture run-off. Oily residues and fuel and any

contaminated soil residues should be captured at source by installing bunds

(Refer to the Annex-III) and refueling and maintenance should take place in

dedicated areas away from surface water resources. Contaminated residues and

waste oily residues should be disposed at a site agreed with the local authority.

99. FESCO has already prohibits use of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) based oil in

new power transformers. The old transformers are not going to be disposed off or

discarded and would be recycled and reused within the PEPCO system. As a

policy WAPDA had stopped using transformers which PCBs since 1969.

100. DISCOs are served by the Technical Services Group (TSG), TSG prepare a

detailed routine maintenance schedule for each piece of hardware. TSG also

supervise and monitors the implementation of this schedule by Grid System

Operation (GSO). Transformer oil has a long life (typically over 15 years, which

depends upon the level of load the transformer serves). Oil spills are very rare

and are preempted by routine maintenance. TSG and GSO have a written down

procedure to deal with oil spills.

101. If for some reason there are oily releases they should be cleaned up immediately.

The waste including the top 2cm of any contaminated soil and disposed of as

chemical waste to an approved landfill or approved local authority disposal site.

TSG ensure that the maintenance schedule of each piece of hardware is adhered

to. DISCOs have also established a safety unit, which among other tasks,

investigates all accidents. Frequency of accidents, on average is about 1 per

DISCO per year (based on last 4 years record), about 60% of these are non-fatal.

Most accidents occur due to staff and supervision negligence.

5.4. Enhancement

102. Environmental enhancements are not a major consideration for the proposed

subprojects. However it is noted that it is common practice at many such sites to

create some local hard and soft landscaping and successful planting of fruit

trees and shrubs. This practice should be encouraged as far as practicable.

Other opportunities for enhancements can be assessed prior to construction and

proposed enhancements should be discussed with the local population to serve



as a vehicle for further public consultation at the implementation stage and to

assist in public relations. Trees removed for construction purposes should be

replaced as compensation in line with best practice at ratio of three replaced for

one removed however additional trees should be planted as enhancements

where there is space in proposed subproject.


Institutional Requirements & Environmental Management Plan P | 30

6. Institutional Requirements & Environmental Management Plan

103. In this section, the mitigation measures that are required for proposed

subprojects to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the

expected outcomes of the project, are discussed. The EMP is based on the type,

extent and duration of the identified environmental impacts for Conversion of

66Kv Existing Grid Station Garh Maharaja into 132Kv Grid Station &

Construction of 45km 132Kv Transmission Line from 66Kv Grid Station 18-

Hazari to GM Raja Grid Station. The EMP has been prepared following best

practice and by reference to the ADB Guidelines.

104. It is important that the recommendations and mitigation measures are carried

out according to the spirit of the environmental assessment process and in line

with the guidelines of funding agencies. The details of the EMP are given in

Table 6.1 for Conversion of 66Kv Existing Grid Station Garh Maharaja into

132Kv Grid Station & Construction of 45km 132Kv Transmission Line from 66Kv

Grid Station 18-Hazari to GM Raja Grid Station. The impact prediction has

played a vital role in reconfirming typical mitigation measures and in identifying

any different approaches based on the feasibility and detailed design

assumptions and any alternatives available at this stage.

105. Prior to implementation and construction of the proposed subprojects, EMP shall

be amended and reviewed by the FESCO after detailed designs are completed.

Such a review shall be based on reconfirmation and additional information, on

the assumptions made at this feasibility stage on location, scale and expected

operating conditions of the subproject. The IEE and EMP should than be

revised.

106. The IEE and EMP must be reviewed by the project management and approved

by the PEPA before any construction activity is initiated. ADB Guidelines also

requires fine tuning of the sub-project, when conditions are changed. It is

recommended that, before pre-qualification of contractors and execution of the

works, contract documents be reviewed so that full details of the environmental

requirements of the project (IEE/EIA and EMP) are included in the bidding

documents. Professional experience indicates that past environmental

performance of contractors and their awareness of environmentally responsible

procurement should also be used as indicator criteria for the prequalification of

contractors.

107. In order to facilitate the implementation of the EMP, during construction phase

FESCO must educate the future contractors to cooperate with all stakeholders in

the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through

the contract documentation and ready to implement all the mitigation measures.

FESCO will need to engage at least one trained environmental management

specialist who can audit the effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the

subproject will be implemented. The effective implementation of the EMP will be



audited as part of the midterm review of loan conditions and the executing

agency must prepare for this at the inception stage.



Table 6.1: Summary of Environmental Management Plan-Matrix

Sr. No. Project Activities Section Impact Actions Responsibility

Timing Execution Monitoring

1 Design Considerations

1.1

Soil Erosion Areas having unstable soil will be avoided for foundation of power transformers at existing grid station sites. In unavoidable circumstances, soil stabilization is required to avoid the uneven settlement.

Control room, switchyard and associated facilities be proposed at plane area by avoiding disturbance to land scape.

ES GSC Environment & Safeguard Cell (ESC)

Before construction (BC): during detailed designing of the project

1.2

Soil and water contamination

Appropriate waste disposal systems will be included in the design of the grid stations and associated facilities.

The transformer procured for proposed project will be PCB-free.

Leaked oil collection arrangement (such as a channel and a drain pit below the transformers) will be incorporated in the design of the transformer foundations at the grid stations.

ES GSC ESC Before construction (BC)

1.3

Safety hazards and public health concerns

All safety precautions will be taken to minimize the safety hazards and risk of accidental electrocution. These will include double periphery walls at existing grid stations and appropriate clearance (between the live wires/connectors and the buildings/structures/trees).

ES GSC ESC Before construction (BC)

1.4

Noise emissions

The project equipment, particularly transformers to be installed at the grid stations will meet the noise standards (70 dB(A) for industrial zones day and night; 45 dB(A) night and 55 dB(A) daytime for residential areas).

ES GSC ESC BC

1.5

Aesthetic value

Tree plantation will be carried inside and at the periphery of the grid stations, without compromising the safety aspects (ie, required clearances will be maintained). For this purpose, provision will be made in the site layout of the grid stations.

ES GSC Environment & Social Cell (ESC)

BC

2 PCB Elimination Plan

2.1 Soil and water

contamination

The PCB Elimination Plan including outline & ToR will be developed.

Chief Executive FESCO

Environment & Social Cell (ESC)

BC/DC

3 Contractor Mobilization

and Demobilization

3.1 Soil Erosion and; Water Contamination

Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads will be avoided as far as possible. Operation of vehicles and machinery close to the water channels, water reservoir will be minimized.

ES Contractor ESC BC and After Construction (AC)





Vehicles and equipment will not be repaired in the field. If unavoidable, impervious sheathing will be used to avoid soil and water contamination

3.2 Air Quality

Deterioration

Construction machinery and vehicles will be kept in good working condition and properly tuned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions. The vehicle exhaust will comply with the NEQS.

Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate

Project vehicles will avoid passing through the communities, farms and orchards as far as possible. If unavoidable, speed will be reduced to 15 km/h to avoid excessive dust emissions

ES Contractor ESC BC,AC

3.3 Noise Vehicles will have exhaust mufflers(silencers) to minimize noise generation. Vehicle noise will comply with NEQS

Nighttime traffic will be avoided near the communities. Local population will be taken in confidence if such work is unavoidable.

Vehicular traffic through the communities will be avoided as far as possible.

Vehicle speeds will be kept low, and horns will not be used while passing through or near the communities.

ES Contractor ESM BC,AC

3.4 Damage to infrastructure

All damages to infrastructure will be restored to original –even better condition

ES Contractor GSC/ESC DC

4 Construction Camp

Establishment and

Operation

4.1 Soil Erosion / Contamination

The construction camps will preferable be established in the nearby grid stations. Use of private land be agreed with surrounding resident/villagers be agreed.

Photographs will be taken to record the site conditions prior to the establishment of the camp.

Construction camp will be located in stable and flat area, requiring minimal de-vegetation and leveling Approval of Engineer Incharge will be obtained for camp location.

Land clearing, leveling and grading will be minimized, and carried out in manner to minimize soil erosion.

Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads will be avoided as far as possible. Operation of vehicles close to the water channels, water reservoirs will be minimized.

Contractors will prepare a waste disposal plan and submit

ES Contractor GSC/ESC DC





to Engineer Incharge for his approval.

For the domestic sewage, appropriate treatment and disposal system will be constructed having adequate capacity. Waste oils will be collected in drums and sold to the recycling contractors.

The inert recyclable waste from the site (such as card board, drums, broken/used parts, etc.) will be sold to recycling contractors. The hazardous waste will be kept separate and handled according to the nature of the waste.

Domestic solid waste from the construction camp will be disposed in a manner that does not cause soil contamination.

The camp sites will be completely restored after the completion of the construction works. All temporary structures will be demolished, land leveled and re-contoured to the original condition or better. All debris and any other material will be removed from the site. The photographs taken prior to the camp establishment will be used to restore the area.

4.2

Air Quality Deterioration

Construction camps, if located outside the grid stations, will be established about 500 m from communities.

Generators and vehicles will be kept in good working condition and properly tuned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions.

Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate. Waste water from kitchen and washing area of the construction camp may be used for water spraying.

No open burning is allowed

Project vehicles will avoid passing orchards. If unavoidable, max speed of 15 km/h will be observed to avoid excessive dust emissions

ES Contractor ESC BC; DC

4.3 Surface Water

Contamination

For the domestic sewage, appropriate treatment and disposal system will be constructed having adequate capacity. Waste oils will be collected in drums and sold to the recycling contractors.

The inert recyclable waste from the site (such as card board, drums, broken/used parts, etc.) will be sold to

ES Contractor GSC/ESC BC;DC





recycling contractors. The hazardous waste will be kept separate and handled according to the nature of the waste.

Domestic solid waste from the construction camp will be disposed in a manner that does not cause soil contamination.

4.4 Water consumption

Water will be obtained from the source approved by the Engineer Incharge.

Astute planning will be employed to conserve water at the construction sites and camp. Water will be procured in a manner that least affects the local communities. Waste water recycling will be carried out for sprinkling and gardening purposes.

ES Contractor ESC DC

4.5 Loss of Vegetation

Clearing natural vegetation will be avoided as far as possible.

The camp will be established in a natural clearing, outside forested areas.

Complete record will be maintained for any tree cutting.

The construction crew will be provided with LPG as cooking (and heating, if required) fuel. Use of fuel wood will not be allowed.


4.6 Noise Generators and vehicles will have exhaust mufflers (silencers) to minimize noise generation. The noise levels measured at the camp periphery will meet the WB standards.


5 Transportation of Equipment and Construction Materials

5.1 Soil Erosion and Contamination Water Contamination

Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads will be avoided as far as possible.

Operation of vehicles and machinery close to the water channels, water reservoir will be minimized.

Vehicles and equipment will not be repaired in the field. If unavoidable, impervious sheathing will be used to avoid soil and water contamination.


5.2 Air Quality

Deterioration

The project vehicles will be kept in good working condition and properly tuned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions. The vehicle exhaust will comply with the NEQS

Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required

ES Contractor ESC BC;DC





and appropriate.

Project vehicles will avoid passing through the communities, farms and orchards as far as possible. If unavoidable, speed will be reduced to 15 km/h to avoid excessive dust emissions.

5.3

Noise

Vehicles will have exhaust mufflers (silencers) to minimize noise generation. The vehicle noise will comply with the relevant NEQS.

Nighttime traffic will be avoided near the communities. Local population will be taken in confidence if such work is unavoidable.

Vehicular traffic through the communities will be avoided as far as possible. Vehicle speeds will be kept low, and horns will not be used while passing through or near the communities.

The noise levels will comply with the WB standards.


6 Extension/Augmentation of Existing Grid Stations

6.1 Noise and

Vibration

It will be ensured that the noise levels measured at the communities near the project sites (are kept within the acceptable limits (70 dB(A) for industrial zones day and night; 45 dB(A) night and 55 dB(A) daytime for residential areas).

Noise levels will be measured at the key locations described above. If the noise levels are found to be more than the prescribed limits, appropriate measures will be undertaken by the construction team such as rescheduling the works, using quieter equipment and/or erecting barriers to protect the communities from excessive noise.

Working hours for construction activities within the communities will be limited to between 8 am and 6 pm.


6.2 Soil Contamination; Water Contamination

Vehicles and equipment will not be repaired in the field. If unavoidable, impervious sheathing will be used to avoid soil and water contamination

The domestic sewage, appropriate treatment and disposal system, such as septic tanks and soaking pits, will be constructed having adequate capacity. The contractor(s) will submit to ESI the plans for the camp layout and waste disposal system, and obtain approval.

ES Contractor ESM DC





waste oils will be collected in drums and sold to the recycling contractors.

inert recyclable waste from the site (such as card board, drums, broken/used parts, etc.) will be sold to recycling contractors. The hazardous waste will be kept separate and handled according to the nature of the waste

Domestic solid waste from the construction camp will be disposed in a manner that does not cause soil contamination. The waste disposal plan submitted by the contractor(s) will also address the solid waste.

Leaked oil collection arrangement (such as a channel and a drain pit below the transformers) will be incorporated in the design of the transformer foundations at the grid stations.

6.3 Air Quality

Deterioration

Ambient air quality measurements will be carried out at the key project sites (particularly the new grid station locations).

Construction machinery, generators and vehicles will be kept in good working condition and properly tunned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions.

Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate. Since water availability is an issue in some of the areas, it is recommended that the waste water from kitchen and washing area of the construction camp may be used for water spraying.

ES Contractor ESM DC/AC

7 Miscellaneous

7.1 Public grievances

The communities near the project sites that currently do not have access to the electricity network, will be provided electric connections.

ES FESCO ESC DC

7.2 Complains Complaints on construction nuisance , damages to public property in any case be addressed

ES GSC ES ESC DC

7.3 Work Force employment

Local skill and semi skilled labor be employed to address public grievances

ES Contractor ES GSC/ESC DC

8 Operation and

Maintenance Activities

8.1 Safety hazards

FESCO's O&M staff will be provided essential protective gears and equipment.

FESCO's O&M staff will be provided safety training. Refresher courses will be arranged on regular basis.

Firefighting equipment will be made available at the grid stations.

ES GSO ESM During Operation & Maintenance (O&M)





The Emergency Response Plan (ERP), prepared by FESCO, will be made available at each grid station. Its salient points will be displayed at prominent places within each grid station. The O&M staff will be given training on the ERP. The ESC will review the ERP with respect to environmental/ social considerations, and recommend changes if needed. ERP will include procedure to inform the communities incase of fire in the grid stations.

The communities near the grid stations and transmission lines will be educated on the risk of electrocution, and how to avoid accidents.

Appropriate signage on safety precautions will be stalled at the key locations.

8.2

Noise emissions

Noise measurements will be carried out at the outer fence of the grid stations, in order to ensure that the noise levels are within acceptable limits. If found beyond these limits at any stage, appropriate measures will be taken, such replacing the noisy equipment, and/or erecting noise barrier along the grid station outer periphery.

Liaison with the nearby communities will be maintained in this regard

ES GSO ESC During Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

8.3

Soil and water

contamination

The grid stations will have appropriate solid waste collection and disposal arrangements.

The grid stations will have appropriate sewage handling system. The grid stations' sewage collection system will be connected to the Municipality operated sewerage system, if available. Otherwise, grid stations will have their septic tanks and soakage pits.

Waste oils and chemicals will be disposed in accordance with their respective Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). MSDS will be made available at the grid stations and maintenance workshops.

Non-toxic recyclable waste will be given away for recycling. Toxic waste will be stored separately, and incinerated at an appropriate double chamber incinerator.

Grid stations will have channels and drainage pits to collect any leaked oil from the transformers in the grid stations. This oil will be sent back to the workshop for recycling.

ES GSO ESC During Operation & Maintenance (O&M)





Any soil contaminated by the oil/chemical spillage will be removed and disposed off appropriately in accordance with the MSDS of the spilled oil/chemical.

ES Environmental Specialist ESC Environmental and Safeguard Cell PM Project Manager GSC Grid Station Construction (department); BC Before Construction DC During Construction AC After Construction GSO Grid Station Operation (department).



108. The impacts have been classified into EMP relevant to the design/preparation stage,

construction stage and operation and maintenance stage. The EMP provides details

of the mitigation measures recommended for each of the identified impacts, time

span of the implementation of mitigation measures and the responsibility of the

institution. The institutional responsibility has been specified for the purpose of the

implementation and the supervision.

109. Prior to implementation of the subproject, FESCO under the provisions of Pak-EPA

(guidelines and regulations 2000), needs to comply with several environmental

requirements, such as submitting IEE to EPD-Punjab and obtaining environmental

clearance/NOC and any other permissions required from other authorities. FESCO

will also need to confirm that contractors and their suppliers have complied with all

statutory requirements and have appropriate and valid licenses and permits for all

powered mechanical equipment and to operate in line with local authority conditions.

110. The EMP was prepared taking into account the limited capacity of FESCO to

conduct environmental assessments of the subprojects. FESCO has established

Environment & Social Safeguard Unit (ESSU) by appointing one Deputy Manager in

April 2011 and transfer of one Assistant Manager Environment in January 2012,

whereas recruitment of Assistant Manager Social and allied staff is in pipe line.

However it is also strongly recommended that for subprojects in future Tranches

that the FESCO be prepared to engage more support where necessary (e.g.

Manager Environmental and Social Safeguard having experience in environmental

management, monitoring and performance audit) to guide the subsequent formal

assessment and submission process under the PEPA, 1997 and monitor

compliance with the EMP.

111. The appointed environmental manager has to have a good level of awareness and

will be responsible for addressing environmental concerns for subprojects potentially

involving hundreds kilometers of Transmission Lines and Grid Stations. Whereas

some of their work may in future be delegated to consultants they will need more

training and resources if they are to provide effective quality control and oversight

for the EMP implementation. They will require robust support from senior

management staff members and the management consultant if they are to address

all environmental concerns for the subprojects effectively. Specific areas for

immediate attention are in EMP auditing, environmentally responsible procurement,

air, water and noise pollution management and ecological impact mitigation.

112. Overall implementation of the EMP will be FESCO‟s responsibility. FESCO and

other parties to be involved in implementing the EMP are as follows:

Contractors are responsible for carrying out the contractual obligations, implementing all EMP measures required to mitigate environmental impacts during construction;

The FESCO management will be responsible ensuring that sufficient timely resources are allocated to process the environmental assessments and to monitor implementation of all construction and operational mitigation measures required to mitigate environmental impacts, and



Other government agencies such as the concerned provincial EPA and Department of Forests, Department of Wildlife Services, who will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of environmental conditions and compliance with statutory requirements in their respective areas and local land use groups at the local levels.

113. Considering that other government agencies that need to be involved in

implementing the EMP, training or harmonization workshops should be conducted

for all Environment and Social Cells in all DISCOS every six months or twice each

year, for the first 2 years (and annually thereafter) to share the monitoring report on

the implementation of the EMP in each DISCO and to share lessons learned in the

implementation and to achieve a consistent approach decide on remedial actions, if

unexpected environmental impacts occur.

114. The monitoring plan (Table 6.2) was designed based on the project cycle. During

the preconstruction period, the monitoring activities will focus on (i) checking the

contractor‟s bidding documents, particularly to ensure that all necessary

environmental requirements have been included; and (ii) checking that the contract

documents‟ references to environmental mitigation measures requirements have

been incorporated as part of contractors assignment and making sure that any

advance works are carried out in good time. Where detailed design is required (e.g.

for power distribution lines and avoidance of other resources) the inclusion and

checking of designs must be carried out. During the construction period, the

monitoring activities will focus on ensuring that environmental mitigation measures

are implemented, and some performance indicators will be monitored to record the

subprojects environmental performance and to guide any remedial action to address

unexpected impacts.

115. At this stage, due to the modest scale of power distribution projects and by generally

keeping to non-sensitive and non-critical areas the construction and operational

impacts will be manageable. No insurmountable impacts are predicted providing

that the EMP is implemented to its full extent and required in the contract

documents. However experience suggests that some contractors may not be

familiar with this approach or may be reluctant to carry out some measures. In order

that the contractors are fully aware of the implications of the EMP and to ensure

compliance, it is recommended that environmental measures be coasted separately

in the tender documentation and that payment milestones are linked to

environmental performance, vis a vis carrying out of the EMP.

116. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the loan

conditions and the executing agency must be prepared for this. In this regard the

FESCO (the Implementing Agencies) must be prepared to guide the design

engineers and contractors on the environmental aspects.



Table 6.2: Monitoring Plan for Performance Indicators

Environmental concern

Performance indicator (PI)

Frequency to monitor

Timing to check PI

Locations to implement PI

Responsible to implement

PI

Cost of Implementation

Resp PI supervision

Cost of Supervision

DESIGN and PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE

1. Review of EMAP Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP) is reviewed

During detailed design (later monthly by Contractor to cover any unidentified impacts)

By completion of detailed design.

All project alignment

Contractor Initially DISCO‟S Cell / later Contractor cost

DISCO‟S, ESIC cell / ADB*

ESIC cell staff cost

2. Social Impacts and Resettlement

Inventory of losses, Property acquisition, compensation and resettlement completed to RP requirements.

Completed prior to commencement of construction

Before removal of houses and structures.

APs according to RP & LAFC.

DISCO‟S Cell DISCO‟S Cell staff cost

DISCO‟S /ADB*


3. Project disclosure

Design changes notified During detailed design by Contractor to cover any access roads and alignment changes, additional Villages.

Completion of detailed design.

All project alignment.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S & ESIC cell / ADB*


4. Environmentally Responsible Procurement. (ERP)

Contract follows ADB Guidelines on ERP. Performance bond. Deposited Contractual clauses include implementation of environmental mitigation measures tied to a performance bond.

Once, before Contract is signed.

Before Contract is signed.

Method Statements include resources for mitigation measures.

DISCO‟S Project Cell.

Contractor cost

DISCO‟S ESIC cell / ADB*.

DISCO‟S Cell staff cost

5. Waste disposal Disposal options for all waste transformer oil, residually contaminated soils, scrap metal agreed with DISCO‟S and local authority..

Monthly or as required in waste management plan to identify sufficient locations for, storage and reuse of transformers and recycling of breaker oils and disposal of transformer oil, residually

1.Prior to detailed design stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations 2. Include in contract.

Locations approved by local waste disposal authorities.

DISCO‟S cell with the design consultant.

ESIC cell ESIC cell DISCO‟S



contaminated soils and scrap metal “cradle to grave”. 2. Include in contracts for unit rates for re-measurement for disposal. 3. After agreement with local authority, designate disposal sites in the contract and cost unit disposal rates accordingly.

6. Noise and air quality mitigation in design.

Design changes included in EIA (supplementary) & EMAP approved by MOEST.

During detailed design by Contractor.

Completion of detailed design.

As defined in EIA (supplementary) & EMAP.

DISCO‟S Cell / Contractor

Contractor cost DISCO‟S / /ADB*


7. Hydrological Impacts

Temporary Drainage Management plan.

During detailed design by Contractor and monthly to cover any unidentified impacts

One month before commencement of construction

Considered locations to be as identified in the Detailed Drainage Report.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S / and DISCO‟S Project Cell.


8. Temporary drainage and erosion control

Erosion Control and Temporary Drainage completed.

During detailed design updated by Contractor monthly to cover any unidentified impacts.

One month before construction commences.

All stream and river crossings and where slopes indicate erosion will be a problem.

Contractor. Contractor cost DISCO‟S / and DISCO‟S Project Cell.


9. Planning construction camps

Use of land agreed with surrounding residents & Villages.



Locations agreed DISCO‟S cell in consultation with community and the Contractor.

Contractor DISCO‟S Cell facilitates.

Contractor cost DISCO‟S / and DISCO‟S Project Cell.


10.Traffic Condition

Temporary Pedestrian and Traffic Management Plan agreed.



Locations agreed with DISCO‟S cell in consultation with community and the Contractor.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S / and DISCO‟S Project Cell.




11. Institutional strengthening and capacity building

1. Strengthening plan agreed for DISCO‟S cell. 2. International environment specialist (IES) 3. Increase staffing of DISCO‟S Cell. 4. Train DISCO‟S Cell officials.

1. Once, 2. Once 3. Ongoing 4. Ongoing

1. As soon as practicable 2, 3, 4. No later than one month before Contract award.

Throughout the project

DISCO‟S Project Cell.


DISCO‟S / and /ADB*.

/ADB cost of IES & support for 1 month US$25,000

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

1. Orientation for Contractor, and Workers

1. Contractor agreed to provide training to professional staff and workers. 2. Special briefing and training for Contractor completed. 3. Periodic progress review sessions.

1. Once 2. Ongoing 3. Ongoing

1. Before contract is signed 2. Before construction areas are opened up 3. Every six months

All BOT staff members in all categories. monthly induction and six month refresher course

Contractor with IES assistance and record details.

Contractor cost DISCO‟S and DISCO‟S to observe and record success


2. Plans to control environmental impacts

1. Drainage Management plan 2. Temp. Pedestrian & Traffic Management plan, 3. Erosion Control & Temp. Drainage plan 4. Materials Management plan, 5. Waste Management plan; 6. Noise and Dust Control plan, 7. Safety Plan 8. Agreed schedule of costs for environmental mitigation.{N.B. Forest Clearance and Compensatory Planting plan is prepared by DISCO’S cell}

Deliverable in final form to DISCO‟S cell one month before construction commences for any given stretch.


All of DISCO‟S alignment.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S Project Cell.


3. Water quality Meaningful water quality monitoring up and downstream during construction within 100m

Once (line item when opening up construction near water bodies).

During detailed design by Contractor and update to cover

Locations to be provided with the detailed designs

Independent experienced laboratory.

Contractor cost DISCO‟S / DISCO‟S Cell.




of rivers. Rapid reporting and feedback by DISCO‟S.

any unidentified impacts.

including all bridges during construction within 100m of rivers

4. Water Resources

1. Availability of water acceptable to community. No complaints. 2. Guidelines established to minimize the water wastage during construction operations and at worker camps.

1. Monthly 2. Monthly

Prior to submission of progress reports.

All local water supply resources and rivers.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S and DISCO‟S Cell


5. Spoil disposal and construction waste disposal

1. Use of land agreed with surrounding residents & Villages. 2. Waste Management Plan implemented. 3 No open burning

Monthly (line item when opening up construction).

Prior to construction. Update monthly.

All DISCO‟S alignment.



6. Noise Noise mitigation measures implemented in line with guidelines for noise reduction from ISO/TR11688-1:1995(E)


Maximum allowable noise levels are 45dB(A)LEQ. at sensitive receptors


Contractor should maintain the accepted standards

Contractor cost DISCO‟S / DISCO‟S Project Cell will monitor sample activities.


7. Air quality Noise and dust control plan implemented.






8. Soil Contamination

Contractors workforce to instructed and train handling of chemicals






9. Work Camp Location and Operation

1. Use of land agreed with surrounding residents & Villages. 2. Waste Management Plan implemented. 3 No open burning






10. Safety Precautions for Workers

Safety Plan submitted Once (update monthly as necessary)

One month before construction and update quarterly.


Contractor. Contractor cost DISCO’S / (ESIC cell to actively




supervise and enforce.

11. Social Impacts 1. Local labour is used and workforce 2. Local educated people for office work. 3. Complaints on construction nuisance damages close to ROW are responded to promptly by the Contractor. 4. Quarterly meetings with local VILLAGE for liaison purposes to monitor complaints.


During construction. Update monthly.




12. Enhancements Contractor has included for some enhancements in detailed designs Including planting of trees in addition to bioengineering such as in median

Once (update monthly as necessary)

One month before construction and update quarterly.


Contractor. Contractor cost DISCO’S /

(DISCO‟S Cell to actively supervise and enforce.


OPERATIONAL STAGE

1. Air Quality 1. Roadworthiness of vehicles on DISCO’S. 2. Monitor NO2 and PM10

as indicators.

1. Roadworthiness of vehicles on DISCO’S Daily during operations 2. Yearly intervals for 3 years after opening for reassurance.

During operation. 5 locations on DISCO‟S alignment nearest settlements.

Contractor Contractor cost DISCO‟S / and ESIC Cell


2. Crops and vegetation

1. Follow up on Tree Clearance and Compensatory Planting Plan. 2. Records on survival of planted trees. 3. The compensatory planting maintained 4. Audited report by ESIC cell for on site and off-site compensatory planting.

1) Quarterly 2) Quarterly 3) Quarterly 4) Quarterly

1) Throughout project 2) Each of three years after initial planting. 3) Continuous for three years after project completion 4) For four years after initial clearance of the forest.


Contractor ESIC Cell DISCO‟S MOFSC and DISCO‟S Cell staff cost.



Summary of Estimated Costs for EMP of FESCO

Activities Description Estimated Cost

Pak. Rs. US $

Monitoring activities As detailed under EMP 7600000 80000

Mitigation measures As prescribed under EMP and IEE

2375000 25000

Capacity building Program

Training for Staff & Management

1235000 13000

Transportation Transportation for field visits 1900000 20000

Contingency contingency 665000 7000

Total 13,775,000 1,45,000

1US $ = 95 Pak Rupees


Public Consultation and Information Disclosure P | 48

7. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

7.1. Approach to Public Consultation

117. The public consultation process with various stakeholders has been approached

so as to involve public and other stakeholders from the earliest stages. Public

consultation has taken place during the planning and design and viewpoints of

the stakeholders have been taken into account and their concerns and

suggestions for possible improvements have been included where appropriate.

Much of the public consultation process to date has revolved around concerns

for the mitigation of construction impacts and the possible side effects from the

proximity of the proposed subprojects.

118. As the proposed works are to be carried out through private area, a separate

short Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan (LARP) is prepared and

submitted. There is requirement for ongoing consultation for updating the LARP.

7.2. Public Consultation Process

119. The public consultation process has commenced in the initial feasibility stages

(prior to construction) in order to disclose the project information to the

stakeholders and record feedback regarding the proposed subproject and

preferences. The stakeholders involved in the process were the interested folks;

the local people, village leaders and school teachers.

120. Prior to the implementation of the consultation, feedback has been carried out to

support this IEE and recorded. The focus of attention has been the population

near the proposed route of the T/L and existing grid station (where conversion of

66Kv into 132Kv substation and transmission line development proposed). The

level of engagement varied from the stakeholder to stakeholder with some

registering no major comment but it is noted that none registered any outright

opposition to subprojects.

121. The disclosure of subproject works in advance and subsequent consultation with

stakeholders has advantages in the environmental assessment and mitigation of

impacts. Public consultation can also provide a conduit for the improvement of

the project implementation to serve the stakeholders in better way.

122. The environmental assessment process under the PEPA 1997, requires the

disclosure to the public after the statutory IEE/EIA has been accepted by the

relevant EPA, to be in strict adherence to the rules. In this IEE the consultation

process was performed to satisfy the ADB requirements Social Safeguard Policy

(SPS), 2009 and PEPA guidelines.



7.3. Results of Public Consultation

123. The consultations identified some potential environmental and social impacts

and perceptions of stakeholders. The public consultation carried out in August

2012 (Summary of the Public Consultation is given in Annex-IV). The

community generally supports the proposed subprojects. The local poor people

predominantly requested for employment of unskilled and semi-skilled jobs on

priority basis with the contractors during implementation of the project. No

private land acquisition and resettlement is involved in this subproject.

124. On the basis of the consultations so far, it appears that the project will have no

environmental and social impacts but FESCO will have to make sure that that

skilled and unskilled employment should be preferably made from local peoples

as far as, it is reasonably practicable.

7.4. Grievance Redress Mechanism

125. In order to receive and facilitate the resolution of affected peoples‟ concerns,

complaints, and grievances about the project‟s environmental performance an

Environmental Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be established for the

subprojects. The mechanism will be used for addressing any complaints that

arise during the implementation of projects. In addition, the GRM will include a

proactive component whereby at the commencement of construction of each

project (prior to mobilization) the community will be formally advised of project

implementation details by Environment Specialist of DISCO, Environment

Specialist of SMEC, the Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) and

Environmental Specialist of the contractor (designs, scheduled activities, access

constraints etc) so that all necessary project information is communicated

effectively to the community and their immediate concerns can be addressed.

This proactive approach with communities will be pursued throughout the

implementation of each project.

126. The GRM will address affected people's concerns and complaints proactively

and promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender

responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the

affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism will not

impede access to the Country‟s judicial or administrative remedies.

7.5. Redress Committee, Focal Points, Complaints Reporting, Recording and Monitoring

127. The Grievance Redress Mechanism, which will be established at each project

level is described below:

128. EA will facilitate the establishment of a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC)

and Grievance Focal Points (GFPs) at project location prior to the Contractor‟s

mobilization to site. The functions of the GRC and GFPs are to address

concerns and grievances of the local communities and affected parties as

necessary.



129. The GRC will comprise representatives from local authorities, affected parties,

and other well-reputed persons as mutually agreed with the local authorities and

affected persons. It will also comprise the Contractor‟s Environmental Specialist,

SMEC‟s Environmental Specialist and PIU Safeguards/Environmental specialist.

The role of the GRC is to address the Project related grievances of the affected

parties that are unable to be resolved satisfactorily through the initial stages of

the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).

130. EA will assist affected communities/villages identify local representatives to act

as Grievance Focal Points (GFP) for each community/village.

131. GFPs are designated personnel from within the community who will be

responsible for i) acting as community representatives in formal meetings

between the project team (contractor, DSC, PIU) and the local community

he/she represents and ii) communicating community members‟ grievances and

concerns to the contractor during project implementation. The number of GFPs

to be identified for each project will depend on the number and distribution of

affected communities.

132. A pre-mobilization public consultation meeting will be convened by the EA

Environment Specialist and attended by GFPs, contractor, DSC, PIU

representative and other interested parties (eg. District level representatives,

NGOs). The objectives of the meeting will be as follows:

(i) Introduction of key personnel of each stakeholder including roles and responsibilities,

(ii) Presentation of project information of immediate concern to the communities by the contractor (timing and location of specific construction activities, design issues, access constraints etc.) This will include a brief summary of the EMP - its purpose and implementation arrangements;

(iii) Establishment and clarification of the GRM to be implemented during project implementation including routine (proactive) public relations activities proposed by the project team (contractor, DSC, PIU) to ensure communities are continually advised of project progress and associated constraints throughout project implementation;

(iv) Identification of members of the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) (v) Elicit and address the immediate concerns of the community based on

information provided above.

133. Following the pre-mobilization public consultation meeting, environmental

complaints associated with the construction activity will be routinely handled

through the GRM as explained below and shown on Figure 7.1:

(i) Individuals will lodge their environmental complaint/grievance with their respective community‟s nominated GFP.

(ii) The GFP will bring the individual‟s complaint to the attention of the Contractor.

(iii) The Contractor will record the complaint in the onsite Environmental Complaints Register (ECR) in the presence of the GFP.

(iv) The GFP will discuss the complaint with the Contractor and have it resolved;



(v) If the Contractor does not resolve the complaint within one week, then the GFP will bring the complaint to the attention of the DSC‟s Environmental Specialist. The DSC‟s Environment Specialist will then be responsible for coordinating with the Contractor in solving the issue.

(vi) If the Complaint is not resolved within 2 weeks the GFP will present the complaint to the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC).

(vii) The GRC will have to resolve the complaint within a period of 2 weeks and the resolved complaint will have to be communicated back to the community. The Contractor will then record the complaint as resolved and closed in the Environmental Complaints Register.

(viii) Should the complaint not be resolved through the GRC, the issue will be adjudicated through local legal processes.

(ix) In parallel to the ECR placed with the Contractor, each GFP will maintain a record of the complaints received and will follow up on their rapid resolution.

(x) EA will also keep track of the status of all complaints through the Monthly Environmental Monitoring Report submitted by the Contractor to the DSC and will ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.

Figure7.1: Grievance Redress Mechanism

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Consultant

Redressed

Not Redressed

Appeal to Grievance Redress Committee Redressed

Not Redressed


Conclusions P | 52

8. Conclusions

8.1. Findings and Recommendations

134. This study was carried out at the planning stage of the project. Secondary data

was used to assess the environmental impacts. The potential environmental

impacts were assessed in a comprehensive manner. The report has provided a

picture of all potential environmental impacts associated with the subproject and

recommended suitable mitigation measures.

135. There are some further considerations for the planning stages such as obtaining

clearance for the project under the PEPA, 1997 but environmental impacts from

the power enhancements will mostly take place during the construction stage.

There are also some noise impacts and other operational stage impacts that

must be addressed in the detailed design and through environmentally friendly

procurement.

136. There are a number of key actions required in the detailed design phase. Prior to

construction the FESCO must receive clearance certification from the PEPA and

FESCO must complete an EMP that will be accepted by the EPD-Punjab and

agreed by the contractor prior to signing of the Contract Agreement for Civil

Works. The information provided in this report can form the basis of any further

submission to PEPA as required in future.

8.2. Summary and Conclusions

137. Conversion of 66Kv into 132Kv substation and transmission line development

works proposed under Tranche-III is a feasible and sustainable option from the

technical, engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic points of view.

Implementation of the EMP is required and the environmental impacts

associated with the subproject need to be properly mitigated for which existing

institutional arrangements are available. Additional human and financial

resources will be required by FESCO to complete the designs and incorporate

the recommendations effectively and efficiently in the contract documents, linked

to payment milestones. The proposed mitigation and management plans are

practicable but require additional resources.

138. This IEE, including the EMP, should be used as a basis for an environmental

compliance program and be included as an Appendix to the contract. The EMP

shall be reviewed at the detailed design stage. In addition, any subsequent

conditions issued by PEPA as part of the environmental clearance should also

be included in the environmental compliance program. Therefore, continued

monitoring of the implementation of mitigation measures, the implementation of

the environmental conditions for work and environmental clearance, and

monitoring of the environmental impact related to the operation of the subproject

should be properly carried out and reported at least twice per year as part of the

project performance report.


References and Document Support P | 53

9. References and Document Support

ADB 2003. Environmental Assessment Guidelines. Asian Development Bank.

ADB 2011. Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards:- A planning & Implementation Good Practice Source Book Draft Working Document. Asian Development Bank. March 2011

EPA, 1997: Guidelines for Public Consultation. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Pakistan

EPA, 1997: Guidelines for Sensitive and Critical Areas. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Pakistan, October

FESCO 2008. PC1 for 6 Distribution Enhancement Program (Tranche-1) Faisalabad Electric Supply Power Limited (FESCO), Faisalabad, April 2008

GoP, 1997: Sectoral Guidelines for Environmental Reports:- Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Pakistan, October

GoP, 1997: Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997:- Government of Pakistan, October

GoP, 1997: Policy Guidelines for Preparation and Review of Environmental Reports:- Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Pakistan, November

GoP, 1997: Policy and Procedures for filling, review and approval of Environmental Assessment:- Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Pakistan, November

GoP 1999. District Census Report of Faisalabad & Sargodha Region (1998). Population Census

HESCO-2007 Environmental & social Impact Assessment 6 Secondary Transmission Lines and Grid Stations (STG). Hyderabad Electric Supply Power Limited (HESCO)

IESCO-2009 Initial Environmental Evaluation:- PAK MFF for Power Distribution Enhancement Program (Tranche-2) Choa Saiden Shah NP Sethe 132 KV Transmission Line & Up-gradation of NP Sethe 66 KV Grid Station to 132 KV . June 2009

LESCO-2009 Initial Environmental Evaluation:- PAK MFF for Power Distribution Enhancement Program (Tranche-2) Jubliee Town 132 KV Grid Station & Associated Double Circuit Line. April 2009

MEPCO-2006 Environmental & social Impact Assessment 6 Secondary Transmission Lines and Grid Stations (STG). Multan Electric Supply Power Limited (MEPCO)

NHA -2007 Land Acquisition & Resettlement Framework (LAARF):- National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program. National Highway Authority. July 2007


References and Document Support P | 54

PESCO-2009 Initial Environmental Evaluation:- PAK MFF for Power Distribution Enhancement Program (Tranche-2) D. i. Khan (Gomal University ) 132 KV Industrial DGS & TXL . July 2009

Survey of Pakistan, 1997. Atlas of Pakistan. Director Map Publication, Survey of Pakistan, Rawalpindi.


Annexures P | 55

Annexure


Annex – I: Photographs P | 56

Annex –I: Photographs

Proposed Site for Installation of new Power Transformer

Switch Yard of Garh Mahraja

Switch Yard of 18-Hazari A View of Public Consultation


Annex – II: Environmental Monitoring Results P | 57

Annex-II: Environmental Monitoring Results


Annex – II: Environmental Monitoring Results P | 58


Annex – III: Typical Bunds for Transformers P | 59

Appendix–III: Typical Bunds for Transformers

Annex – IV: Summary of Public Consultation P | 60

Annex – IV: Summary of Public Consultation

Sr. No Participant Name Participant

Profession Address

Issues Raised/Concerns expressed/ Suggestions &

Requests

Proposed Measure Action Taken / Proposed

Construction of 132 KV Transmission Line from 66 KV 18-Hazari Grid Station to GM Raja

1 Mr Saif-Ur-Rehman S/o Allah Dad Khan (NIC # 61101-226914-3)

Proprietor Saif-ur-Rehman Cotton/Rice Mill Dalawala More 18- Hazari

Permanent :- Dalawala More 18- Hazari

On right Side river there is no other source than Kot Adu. Power surplus from MEPCO comes to 18-Hazari. There additional Source of Supply from FESCO side. Moreover Existing System of 66 KV 18-Hazari is overloaded. Existing 18-Hazari Grid Station need up gradation. With this upgradation, Ali Textile Mill will restart. 2000 more jobs for local peoples will be there.

Construction of New Transmission Line from 220Kv Toba Tek Singh to HB Shah & to 18–Hazari be constructed. 18-Hazari Grid be upgraded to 132Kv.

Construction of new 132Kv Transmission Line from 220Kv Grid Station TT Singh to HB Shah and HB Shah to 18-Hazari is included in Tranche-III. Further conversion of 18-Hazari Grid into 132Kv is included in proposed Tranche-III subprojects.

2 Mr. Muhammad Ali S/o Muhammad Nawaz (NIC # 33202-6938897-5)

Rice Selector of Umar Abbas Rice Mill Wasu Wastana

Permanent :- Mehdi Abad Wasuastana Tehsil 18-Hazari District Jhang

Due to Overloading of Existing 66Kv Grid Station, production of Rice Mill has hampered.

Though there are Load Shedding crises in the country, but due to overloading of system , power Supply is limited. All Six outgoing Feeders cannot operate due overloading.

Up gradation of 66Kv Grid Station & Construction of independent power supply source from Toba to 18-Hazari via HB Shah is proposed in Tranche-III.

3 Mr. Nasrullah Khan S/o Qatub Din (NIC # 38201-8654996-7)

Accountant Umar Abbas Rice Mill Wasu Wastana

Permanent :- Zakar Abad Tehsil & District Khushab

Margin of profit reduced within 3 years (during the period when system became overloaded)

Power Fluctuation and overloading can be minimized through conversion of existing grid station and supply through independent source be arranged.

FESCO has planned to installed high capacity power transformers and construct 132Kv transmission line to feed 18- Hazari Grid.

4 Mr.Muhammad Abdullah S/O Muhammad Ismail (NIC #00000-0000000-0 )

Proprietor of Ice Factory located near 18-Hazari Chowk

Permanent :- Peeru Ana P/O Rasheed Pur Tehsil & District Jhang

Ice business has been flopped due to forced load shedding in the area because Grid Station is feeded from surplus power from MEPCO.

Double circuit source from FESCO side be constructed and 18- Hazari Grid Station be upgraded to take sanctioned load.

FESCO should timely complete the construction of double circuit transmission line to have additional/reliable source of power supply and upgrade (convert) the 18-Hazari Grid Station.

Annex – IV: Summary of Public Consultation P | 61

66 KV Grid Station GM RAJA Dist Jhang

1 Mr. Abdul Qadir S/O Ghulam Muhammad (NIC # 33203-2923885-7)

Land farmer Permanent :- Mehmood Kot P/O Mehdi Abad Tehsil Ahmad Pur Sial district Jhang

Proposed location of conversion of 66 KV existing Grid Station to 132 KV should not be changed and be completed on priority basis.

66 KV Grid Station Garh Maharaja is already overloaded. Due to which farmers are compelled to irrigate farm through Diesel Generating Sets

FESCO should complete conversion of 66 KV Grid Station into 132 KV at the earliest so that , Agriculture yield can be improved.

2 Mr. Zulfiqar Ali S/O Ch. Umar Din NIC # 33203-4509782-7)

Proprietor Ginning Factory /Farming

Permanent :- Mehmood Kot Ahmad Pur Sial District Jhang

He is running his Ginning Factory on Diesel Generator due to low voltage and overloading of existing nearby 66 KV GM Raja Grid Station. Moreover industry will establish in the area when adequate & reliable source of electric power is available in the area

Dual source of power be constructed and existing distribution network be strengthened. Skilled and unskilled labor should be preferred from the area.

FESCO should arrange conversion of 66 KV Grid Station and construction of 132 KV Transmission Line from reliable source. For project activities , FESCO & the Contractor should employ Skilled and unskilled labor from the area

3 Mr. Mureed Abbas S/O Allah Ditta (NIC # 33203-9897677-7)

Auto Sore Business at Mehmood Kot

Permanent :- Mehmood Kot Ahmad Pur Sial District Jhang

Low Voltage due to overloading of system . Electrical Appliances including , Fan, Water Supply Motor & TV bunt thrice during last 6 months.

Being neighborer to Grid , have safety concerns.

To overcome low voltage problem & forced load shedding , existing 66 KV Grid Station be upgraded to 132 KV.

He suggested /proposed that existing 66 KV Grid Station be converted into 132 KV within minimum possible time . FESCO should bind the contractor to take safety precautions during construction.

4 Mr. Muhammad Ashraf S/O Mulazim Hussain (NIC # 33203-5331620-7)

Land Farming Permanent :- Gul Khalla P/O Mehmood Kot Ahmad Pur Sial District Jhang

His Agriculture yield is less because he is pumping irrigation water through generating sets which is costly. He has complained forced load shedding because all feeder cannot be operated through under capacity power transformers.

To improve his living standard and his agriculture yields, he is off the view to convert 66 KV Grid Station into 132 KV Grid. With Agri Based industry will improve.

Existing 66 KV Grid Station be converted into 132 KV without further loss of time.

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