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KARNATAKA MUNICIPAL REFORMS PROJECT (KMRP)

BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Roads

For

BANGALORE MAHANAGARA PALIKENR Square

BANGALORE – 500 002

Final ReportJune 2004

Samaj Vikas Development Support Organisation307, Sri Laxmi Plaza, Jafar Ali Bagh, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082

E1075v. 1

1 Introduction......................................................................................................5

1.1 Background........................................................................................................5A. Institutional Development & Technical Assistance (TA) Component (Reforms):......................................................................................................................5B. Investment Support Component (Investment)...................................................5C. Bangalore Development Component (Investment)............................................5D. Project Management Support to KUIDFC (Reforms)........................................5

1.2 Proposed Sub-Project.........................................................................................5

1.3 Objectives and Scope of Sub-Project.................................................................6

1.4 Environmental Assessment................................................................................6

1.5 Sub-Project Clearance Requirements.................................................................7

1.6 Purpose of the EMP...........................................................................................7

2 Impacts Summary............................................................................................8

2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................8

2.2 Physical Resources.............................................................................................8

2.3 Water Resources.................................................................................................82.3.1 Surface water resources..................................................................................82.3.2 Ground Water Resources...............................................................................8

2.4 Air Quality.........................................................................................................9

2.5 Noise Levels.......................................................................................................9

2.6 Biological Environment.....................................................................................9

2.7 Social..................................................................................................................92.7.1 Resettlement and Rehabilitation.....................................................................92.7.2 Cultural Properties.......................................................................................10

3 Mitigation Measures......................................................................................11

3.1 Introduction......................................................................................................11

3.2 Pre-construction stage......................................................................................11

3.3 Construction stage............................................................................................11

3.4 Operation Stage................................................................................................11

3.5 Other Activities of the PIU..............................................................................12

3.6 Table of Mitigation Measures..........................................................................12

4 Monitoring......................................................................................................13

4.1 Introduction......................................................................................................13

4.2 Performance Indicators....................................................................................13

4.3 Monitoring Plans..............................................................................................14

4.4 Reporting System.............................................................................................16

5 Implementation Arrangements.....................................................................18

5.1 Introduction......................................................................................................18

5.2 Orientation of members of the environmental cell...........................................19

5.3 Integration of EMP with project......................................................................19

6 Budgetary Provisions.....................................................................................22

6.1 Introduction......................................................................................................22

7 Annexures.......................................................................................................23

7.1 Details of Region wise Proposed Roads..........................................................23

7.2 Table of mitigation measures...........................................................................25

7.3 Noise Sensitive Areas.......................................................................................36

7.4 Sample Reporting Format................................................................................37

7.5 Strip Maps........................................................................................................38

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

BMP Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (Bangalore City Corporation)DMA Department of Municipal AdministrationDPR Detailed Project ReportDTP Department of Town PlanningEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEMP Environmental Management PlanGBWASP Greater Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage ProjectGoK Government of KarnatakaKMRP Karnataka Municipal Reform ProjectKUIDFC Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance CorporationGUIS General Urban Infrastructure SupportPDAF Project Development Assistance FacilityPHIS Public Health Infrastructure SupportPIU Project Implementation UnitR & R Resettlement and RehabilitationRAP Resettlement Action PlanSA Social AssessmentSEMF Social and Environmental Management FrameworkSEMU Social and Environmental Management UnitSMP Social Management PlanTA Technical AssistanceTNA Training Needs AssessmentTFA Training Feedback AssessmentUDD Urban Development DepartmentWB World Bank

Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (The World Bank Assisted)Environmental Management Plan for Rehabilitation of Roads under Bangalore Mahanagara Palike

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Government of Karnataka (GoK) is undertaking Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (KMRP) with the World Bank (WB) loan assistance. The project is implemented by the Urban Development Department through Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC). The project components are grouped under four categories – two reforms and two investment components:A. Institutional Development & Technical Assistance (TA) Component

(Reforms): This component consists of the following TA studies.

B. Investment Support Component (Investment) This component consists of General Urban Investment Component and Public Health Investment Support.

C. Bangalore Development Component (Investment) C1. Capacity Building SupportC2. Investment Component: This include support to Roads (improvements), Grade Separators, Footpaths and Storm Water DrainageC3. Greater Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Project (GBWASP)

D. Project Management Support to KUIDFC (Reforms)

1.2 Proposed Sub-ProjectThe present assignment is concerned with Bangalore Development Component. The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) has proposed 138.70 KM of roads for rehabilitation. The sub-project is named Rehabilitation of High/ Medium Density Corridors. The abstract of the roads proposed are given below in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Summary of Roads Proposed

S. No. Region Length in KM

1 East Range 55.452 South Range 53.153 West Range 30.10 Total 138.70

The details of the roads proposed for strengthening are given in Annexure 7.1.

Samaj Vikas 5 March 2004


The above roads are strategic city roads and include the Ring Road, National Highways, State Highways and other PWD Roads.

1.3 Objectives and Scope of Sub-Project

The objectives of the sub-project are as given below:o Improve road safety in the cityo Improve the connectivity to the Ring Road and National Highways

and State Highwayso Rehabilitate the roads requiring improvements

The scope includes the following improvements along the listed roads:o Making the carriageway width uniform (lane multiples)o Strengthening and reconstruction (if any) of the road and CD

structureso Improvements to road geometrics where required with in RoWo Continuous paved footpathso Adequate drainage (tertiary/ shoulder)o Provision of lighting with sensors to achieve required illumination

levelo Enhancement of road safety

1.4 Environmental Assessment KUIDFC has prepared and adopted a Social and Environmental Management Framework (SEMF) for the project. A Sectoral Social and Environmental Assessment (SSEA) was conducted to analyze the wider social and environmental issues in the project. Subsequently, the environmental impacts and mitigation measures were identified for all sub-projects under KMRP. To address the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) issues, an R&R Policy was also prepared and adopted. The present project Rehabilitation of High/ Medium Density Corridors has been classified as Category Sc (Social) and Ec (Environmental) as per the SEMF. As this is the first year investment programme in BMP under the KMRP and this is first such sub-project of this type under KMRP an Environmental Management Plan is prepared. This opportunity has been used to test and validate the SEMF. As per this the SEMF will be revised. This report also addresses social issues and advises on the necessity of



conducting a social assessment and preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan.

1.5 Sub-Project Clearance RequirementsSince this is only a rehabilitation of existing roads, no clearances are required from the agencies like MoEF, PCB, etc. The proposed roads are not going through any forest lands; hence clearance from Forest Department is not required.Apart from the clearances for overall sub-project works, it is included in the contract documents that the contractors obtain required clearances from various agencies for operating the equipment and carrying out construction. The statutory requirements under which the contractor has to obtain clearances are listed in Annexure 1.1.

Table 1.2: Environmental clearances required during construction

S. No.

Construction Activity for which clearance required

Statutory Authority

Statute under which Clearance is required

1 Hot mix plants, Crushers and batching plants

State Pollution Control Board

Air (P&CP) Act, 1981

2 Discharge from construction activities


Water (P&CP) Act, 1974

3 Storage, handling and transport of hazardous materials


Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989.

4 Disposal of bituminous wastes


Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989

5 Sand Mining, quarries, borrow areas and Ground water extraction

Department of Mines and Geology

1.6 Purpose of the EMP

The purpose of the EMP multifold as given below: Facilitate remedial measures to be identified before the construction

starts.



Specify monitoring mechanisms for implementation of the remedial measures

To cost and budget for the remedial measures which are not part of the contractors tenders



2 Impacts Summary

2.1 IntroductionThis section describes various environmental and social impacts the sub-project might cause to the environment.

2.2 Physical ResourcesThe proposed roads are existing roads that are internal to the city and in predominantly plain terrain and no substantial cut-and-fill operations are planned. Hence, there will be no impact on the physiography of the area.

No borrow material will be used as the proposed sub-project is only rehabilitation of the existing roads. Only existing quarries, with the requisite environmental clearances and redevelopment plans, will be used and no new quarries have been proposed.

2.3 Water Resources2.3.1 Surface water resources

There are no surface water sources to be impacted due to the proposed sub-project. These roads do not cut across any water bodies. As per the present proposals of BMP, there are no bridges to be constructed.

The design stage has taken care of the drainage across the sections as part of good engineering practice. The provision of adequately sized cross drainage structures will improve drainage in the vicinity of the proposed roads.

Degradation of water quality can occur during construction stage from increased sediment load into watercourses near the construction site.

The increase in paved impervious surface is likely to cause increased surface runoff along the roadsides. The engineering design includes design of cross drainage structures, which shall take care of the extra flow.

2.3.2 Ground Water Resources

There are no groundwater sources like wells and hand pumps located in the roads proposed for rehabilitation. If any new roads are added at a late stage and ground water sources like hand pumps, if found, will be relocated at suitable locations prior to start of construction in consultation with the community. Therefore, eventually there will not be any impacts due to the proposed widening on ground water resources.



2.4 Air QualityImpacts on air quality during construction stage are due to operation of construction yards, material transport on trucks and fugitive emissions from the construction sites. These are not permanent in nature, but minor, temporary and mitigeatable. Mitigation measures required for avoiding the air quality impacts are presented in the Environmental Management Plan given in Annexure 7.2.

2.5 Noise LevelsWhile keeping in mind that the roads proposed are in a busy city like Bangalore, no significant impact due to noise would be observed. Construction workers will be provided with protection equipment to guard against the noise impacts. The construction activities will be limited to certain duration of the day as agreed with the community and nearby institutions. The noise sensitive areas along the sub-project roads are to be listed in the format given under annexure 7.3. The rehabilitation of road is being taken up in phases. 20% of the roads are being made ready for tendering. The design consultants should fill this format after detailed topographic surveys. As the design of the remaining roads progress, the design consultants have to attach these details to the EMP before attaching the EMP to the tender documents.

2.6 Biological EnvironmentThere are no natural biological habitats nearby the proposed roads. No Reserve Forest areas are located close to the roads proposed. BMP has not proposed any tree cutting. In exceptional cases, BMP might trim some trees, where necessary. Pruning trees is the responsibility of BMP as per the BMP act. As the roads are located with the city and only rehabilitation is proposed, there will not be any significant impacts. However, in case if tree cutting becomes a necessity either along the present 20% of the roads or along the rest, the proposed mitigation measure of planning double the number of trees at locations agreed with the Forest Department will come into effect.

2.7 Social

2.7.1 Resettlement and Rehabilitation

As mentioned earlier, the proposed sub-project rehabilitates the existing roads. There is no land acquisition envisaged. As per the strip maps prepared by the PIU and design consultants and investigations and field visits to these roads, there are no squatters in these portions of the roads. In addition, BMP is initiating the following to in order to make sure that there is no land acquisition and displacement of any type.



Sub-project activities will be limited to within RoW Rehabilitation of the pavement would be restricted to within the

existing carriage way and foot path Rehabilitation/ Strengthening of the carriage way is limited to the

existing width of carriage way. If carriage way is extended then the foot path width is reduced and vice versa. Footpath width will be increased, if the carriage way width is more than the standards, or vice versa.

Trees will not be cut. Pruning is done where necessary. This is one of the statutory duties of BMP for safety.

There will not be any land acquisition, as widening is not proposed. There are some commercial structures which are temporary and

movable in nature along the pavements. These will not be disturbed. The commercial activities along foot paths will not be disturbed. If any

movable structure like the telephone booths or Lidkar (Leather Industries Development Corporation of Karnataka) booths are to be moved during construction, they will be brought back to their original place.

The schematic strip maps with details such as widths, structures, etc. are given in annexure 7.5. As mentioned earlier, only 20% of the roads are surveyed in detail by the design consultants. As the surveys of the remaining roads progress, the design consultants have to attach detailed maps to the EMP before attaching the EMP to the tender documents.

As there is no land acquisition or displacement of people, conducting a social assessment and thereby preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan would not be required.

2.7.2 Cultural Properties

The proposed roads does not pass through any sites of religious, historical, and/or cultural significance.



3 Mitigation Measures

3.1 IntroductionDescription of various mitigation management measures to be taken up during the project life cycle are provided in this chapter. 3.2 Pre-construction stagePrior to the contractor mobilization, the PIU will ensure that an encumbrance free RoW is handed over to enable the start of construction. The pre-construction stage involves mobilization of the contractor, the activities undertaken by the contractor pertaining to the planning of logistics and site preparation necessary for commencing construction activities. The activities include: Joint field verification of EMP by the Engineer and Contractor Modification (if any) of the contract documents by the Engineer. Procurement/ identification of existing construction equipment/

machinery such as crushers, hot mix plants, batching plants and other construction equipment and machinery.

Identification and selection of material sources (quarry and borrow material, water, sand etc).

Selection, design and layout of construction areas, hot mix and batching plants, labour camps etc

Planning traffic diversions and detours including arrangements for temporary land acquisition.

3.3 Construction stageConstruction stage is the most crucial stage in terms of activities that require careful management to avoid environmental impacts. Activities that trigger the need for environmental measures to be followed include: Imbibing environmental principles at all stages of construction as good

engineering practices. Implementation of site-specific mitigation/management measures

suggested Monitoring the quality of environment along the construction sites (as

air, noise, water, soil etc). Monitoring of environmental conditions through approved monitoring

agency

3.4 Operation StageOperation stage actives are to be carried out by the Environmental Cell of the PIU. The activities involved are as follows;



Monitoring of operational performance of the various mitigation measures carried out as a part of the sub-project.

3.5 Other Activities of the PIU

Other than the above mentioned activities PIU has the following activities to be carried out across all stages of the sub-project. Orientation of Implementation agency staff towards project specific

issues of EMP implementation. Training sessions on Social and Environmental Assessment of projects.

The sessions can commence immediately after the completion of the orientation. The agency selected for carrying out the orientation will be responsible for conducting the training sessions.

Conducting studies on issues identified during any stage of sub-project preparation/implementation for mid-course corrections and planning use.

3.6 Table of Mitigation Measures

A table listing the impacts and mitigation measures for the sub-project is given in Annexure 7.2. The table also includes the project phase, where each of the mitigation measures needs to be considered and also indicates the implementation responsibility.



4 Monitoring

4.1 Introduction

The monitoring programme is devised to ensure that the envisaged purpose of the project is achieved and results in the desired benefit to the target population. To ensure effective implementation of the EMP, it is essential that an effective monitoring programme be designed and carried out. Broad objectives of the monitoring programme are: To evaluate the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the

EMP To suggest improvements in the management plans, if required To satisfy the statutory and community obligations To provide feedback on adequacy of EMP

The monitoring programme contains monitoring plan for all performance indicators. Monitoring plan for performance indicators and reporting system is presented in the following sections.

4.2 Performance Indicators

Physical, biological and environmental management components identified as of particular significance in affecting the environment have been suggested as Performance Indicators (PIs). The PIs shall be evaluated under two heads as:

(a)Environmental condition indicators to determine efficacy of environmental management measures in control of air, noise, water and soil pollution;

(b)Environmental management indicators to determine compliance with the suggested environmental management measures

The PIs and monitoring plans prepared are presented in Table 4.1.Table 4.1: Performance Indicators and Monitoring Plans

S. No Indicator Details Stage ResponsibilityA Environmental Condition Indicators and Monitoring Plan1 Air Quality The parameters to be monitored, frequency and

duration of monitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared

Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency

2 Water Quality Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency

3 Soil Quality Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency

B Environmental Management Indicators and Monitoring Plan1 Dumping

LocationsLocations for dumping have to be identified and parameters indicative of environment in the area has to be reported

Construction Contractor

2 Construction Camps

Location of construction camps have to be identified and parameters indicative of environment in the area has to be reported

Construction Contractor

4 Tree Cutting Progress of tree removal marked for cutting is to Pre- Contractor/ PIU



S. No Indicator Details Stage Responsibilitybe reported construction

5 Tree Plantation Progress of measures suggested as part of the tree plantation is to be reported

Construction Contractor/ PIU

4.3 Monitoring Plans

For each of the environmental components, the monitoring plan specifies the parameters to be monitored; location of the monitoring sites; frequency and duration of monitoring. The monitoring plan also specifies the applicable standards, implementation and supervising responsibilities. The monitoring plan for the various environmental condition indicators of the project in construction is presented in Table 4.2. The details of monitoring locations are presented in Table 4.3.



Table 4.2: Environmental Monitoring PlanAttribute

Project Stage Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Institutional Responsibility

Implementation Supervision

Air Construction

SPM, RPM, SO2, NOX, CO & Pb.

High volume sampler to be located 50 m from the plant in the downwind direction. Use method specified by CPCB for analysis

Air (prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, CPCB, 1994

Once every season for three seasons (except monsoons) per year for each year of Construction

Continuous 24 hours/ or for 1 full working day

(i) Wherever the contractor decides to locate the Hot mix plant(ii) At critical stretches as indicated in Table 4.3

Contractor through approved monitoring agency

PIU(EC), Engineer

Water No impacts are foreseen as existing roads are being rehabilitated through resurfacing

Soil Construction

Monitoring of Pb, SAR and Oil & Grease

Sample of soil collected to acidified and analyzed using absorption spectrophotometry

Threshold for each contaminant set by IRIS database of USEPA until national standards are promulgated

During the Pre monsoon & Post monsoon season each year for the entire construction period

Grab Sampling At productive agricultural lands abutting traffic detours and traffic diversions and major intersections, as indicated in Table 4.3


PIU(EC), Engineer

Monitoring after any major accidents / spillage during bulk transport of hazardous material. Depending on the type of spillage/accident the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the Engineer apart from those mentioned above.


PIU(EC), Engineer



Table 4.3: List of Monitoring StationsAttribute Stage Location / Sampling DetailsAIR Construction Wherever the contractor decides to locate the Hot mix plant.

WATER Construction No impacts are foreseen. Hence no monitoring.

NOISE Construction No impacts are foreseen. Hence no monitoring.

SOIL Construction At any accident / spill locations involving bulk transport carrying hazardous materials. The budgetary provisions should provide for monitoring at such locations during the construction stage

4.4 Reporting System

Reporting system for the suggested monitoring program operates at two levels as:

(a)Reporting for environmental condition indicators and environmental management indicators

(b)Reporting for operational performance indicators at the PIU level.

Contractor and PIU operate the reporting system for environmental condition and environmental management indicators. The Environmental Cell of PIU will operate the reporting system for environmental management indicators. The PIU will set the targets for each activity envisaged in the EMP beforehand and all reports will be against these targets.

Contractor will report to the Engineer designated by PIU, on the progress of the implementation of environmental conditions and management measures as per the monitoring plans. The PIU in turn report to the WB on a quarterly basis. The quarterly reports of the EMP will form an integral part of the Quarterly Progress Reports that are to be regularly submitted to the Bank. A detailed reporting system for all the Performance Indicators has been developed and is presented in Table 4.1. Reporting formats to be developed will form the basis of monitoring, by the Engineer and/or the Environmental Cell as required. A sample reporing format is enclosed in Annexure 7.4. The details of reporting to be followed for the sub-project are presented in Table 4.4.

Table 4.4: Summary Details of Reporting Formats

Item Stage

Contractor Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Implementation & Reporting to Engineer

Oversee/ Field Compliance

MonitoringReport to WB

Identification of Dumping Locations Pre-Construction One Time One Time One Time

Setting up of Construction Camp Pre-Construction One Time One Time One TimeTree Cutting Pre-Construction Monthly Quarterly Quarterly

Top Soil Monitoring Construction Quarterly Continuous Quarterly

Pollution Monitoring Construction As Per Monitoring Plan Quarterly Quarterly



Item Stage

Contractor Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Implementation & Reporting to Engineer

Oversee/ Field Compliance

MonitoringReport to WB

Survival Rate of Trees Operation Quarterly Quarterly Half yearly

In addition to these formats, to ensure that the environmental provisions are included at every activity of the implementation by the contractor, it is suggested that the approval of the environmental personnel of the PIU is required in the Request for application to proceed or other similar reporting formats used by the contractor. These will not only ensure that the environmental provisions are addressed but also link the satisfactory compliance to environmental procedures prior to approval of the Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) by the Engineer. The activities by the contractor that can impact the environment will be identified based on discussions between the Environmental Specialist of the PIU and the Engineer. The decisions will be communicated to the contractor prior to the start of the construction activities.



5 Implementation Arrangements

5.1 Introduction

The BMP is responsible for the implementation of the provisions made within the EMP through the PIU. The PIU has been set up to monitor the construction activities and to assist BMP in implementation. In addition to the monitoring of the implementation of the environmental provisions by the Engineer of the PIU (one engineer in the PIU will be designated as the Engineer for each region), the Environmental Cell (EC) created within the PIU will oversee the effective implementation of the measures suggested. Part time Social and environmental expertise will be outsourced to provide key inputs to the Environmental Cell, especially during the initial stages of project implementation and during audits. The Environmental Cell will include the Environmental Engineer from the PIU and the part-time inputs from the Social and Environmental consultants outsourced. All the AEs in the PIU will be deputed to the field level. The EMP implementation arrangements for the sub-project are summarized in figure 5.1. When necessary, the advice and services of the Forest Department will be requisitions with regard to cutting, planting and protection of trees.

The BMP is in the process of appointing /deputing the members of the Environmental Cell, so that the EC is in place before the start of construction activity.

5.2 Implementation Arrangements

The contractors’ engineers would be primarily ensuring compliance with the EMP. There will not be any supervision consultants. The Engineers in the PIU, in particular the EC, will be monitoring the implementation of the EMP. The contractors’ engineers and the EC will be the people working on the sub-project on the ground. The monthly progress reports which will have information regarding the compliance with the EMP and monitoring details of compliance with EMP will be forwarded to KUIDFC in addition to the WB. KUIDFC will monitor the compliance with SEMF and participate in the audits.



5.3 Orientation of members of the environmental cell

Members of the Environmental Cell and Contractors’ engineers will be trained in social and environmental protection both in theoretical and practical aspects by the outsourced part time social and environmental consultants. While the theoretical aspects will form the bedrock of the orientation programme, it will be the practical site visits and /or hands-on training at project site itself, which will be of direct use to the project. The crux of the orientation will be on the Social and Environmental Assessment, SEMF and the EMP. Though there is no RAP, these members will be sensitized to the requirements of the RAP as well.

Basic orientation required for environmental awareness shall be provided initially and then experts in specific aspects of road-related works who will train the officials regarding the detailed procedures will be identified and procured by the outsourced part time social and environmental consultants. Specific modules customized for the available skill set shall be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Environmental Cell and the requirements of the project. The entire orientation programme would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The modules designed will be suitable for both upgradation and maintenance components. Specific issues for upgradation and maintenance shall be taken up in separate sessions.

5.4 Integration of EMP with project

Environmental provisions to be implemented in the project are presented as pert of the EMP. A detailed monitoring plan and reporting formats and schedules for ensuring the effective implementation of those measures is suggested as part of the EMP. The environmental measures suggested as part of sub-project broadly falls into the following categories: Management measures that are stand-alone items and can be

implemented by the contractor (as provision of oil interceptors, monitoring of environmental components etc)

Management measures that are to be taken up incidental by the contractor as part of Good Engineering practices (dust suppression during earthworks, slope protection measures etc)



The environmental management measures have to be integrated into the Bid documents. This will be ensured by Providing the EMP as part of the pre-bid documents to the

bidders, By discussing the EMP during Pre-bid meetings and Making the EMP as part of the Bid documents.

The SEA To ensure this, the Design Consultant has to cost these provisions (environmental measures other than good engineering practices) and include these in the overall costs of the sub-project, so that sufficient funds would be available for implementation of these provisions.




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Social and Environmental CellSocial OfficerEnvironmental Engineer Assistant Engineer

Contractors’ Environmental Engineers

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Senior Accounts Officer

Assistant Executive Engineer



3 AEs 3 AEs Junior Accounts Officer

Bangalore Mahanagara Palike

Forest Department


6 Budgetary Provisions

6.1 Introduction

Budgetary provisions to be made by the contractor includes all environmental management measures envisaged as part of the EMP. These have to be worked out based by the contractor while bidding. However, the following may be noted.

The mitigation measures suggested are good engineering practices. Hence there is no need for a separate budgetary provision in the estimates.

There are no enhancement measures suggested in the EMP. The EMP will be discussed during the pre-bid meetings. Hence,

the bidders will take this (the cost of putting into practice good engineering practices)into account while bidding. Updated EMP will be provided to all bidders as a part of tender documents.

The design consultants should take the EMP into consideration while working out the sub-projects costs. They should also coordinate with the social and environmental consultants for costing the EMP items, if any, separately.



7 Annexures

7.1 Details of Region wise Proposed RoadsS. No.

Name of Road Length in KM

Width in M

EAST RANGE1 Arterial Road Connecting Jayamahal Road to Bellary

Road (NH-7) Via Matadahalli R.T Nagar Main Road3.80 12.00

2 Shampura Main Road from Periyar Circle to Nagavara Road via Ambedkar Medical College

3.00 7.50

3 Road from Cantonment Railway Station to outer boundary of C.M.C near Nagavara via Tannery Road

8.25 12.50

4 Road form Netaji road to ROB Lingarajapuram 2.40 10.505 Road Connecting Kammana Halli Main Road From

Maruthi Seva Nagar to 100 Feet Ring Road2.60 12.50

6 Road Connecting Old Madras Road and Maruthi Sevanagar Via Biyappana Halli

2.70 7.50

7 Road Connecting from Old Madras Road near Adarsha Theatre to Chinmaya Mission Hospital in Indiranagar

2.30 14.50

8 Road Connecting Eijipura Main Road near Infant Jesus Church to Sarjapura Main Road via National Games Village

3.80 13.50

9 Sarjapura Main Road from Hosur Road to Agara Lake including Service Roads

2.90 14.00

10 Service Road Adjacent to Teachers Colony from Flyover Junction at Hosur Road to Agara Lake

3.80 5.50

11 Road from NR Square to Hosur Road via Mission Road, Blood Bank Circle and Langford Road

3.10 11+14/2

12 Richmond Road from Richmond Circle to Trinity Circle

1.80 14.00

13 Residency Road from Blood Bank Circle to Mayo Hall 2.00 17.8014 St Marks Road from Cash Pharmacy to oriental Circle

Junction in M.G Road1.00 11.00

15 Kasturaba Road from Hudson circle to Cubbon Road Minsk Square Via Mahatma Gandhi Statue

2.00 14.00

16 Banasavadi Road from IOC Gate to NH via Ramamurthy Nagar

4.90 12.50

17 Hennur Main Road from Lingaragapura to HennurBande via Ring Road

5.10 14.00

Sub-Total 55.45 South Range

1 Bannerghatta Road from Lasker Hosur Road to 100 feet Ring Road in J P Nagar 3rd Phase

4.55 16.20

2 Arterial Road Connecting Hosur Main Road(NH-7) to 100 Feet Ring Road in BTM Layout 1st Stage

1.40 6.40

3 Arterial Road Connecting to 100 Feet Ring Road in BTM Layout to Bannergatta Road

2.40 11.00

4 9th Cross Road from Bannerghatta Road to Kanakapura Road in J P Nagar

3.10 13.50

5 45th Cross Road from Bannerghatta Road to Kanakapura Road in Jayanagar

2.90 17.00



6 Dewan Madhavan Rao Road from South End Circle to Hosur Road Via Madhavan Park and Ashoka Pillar

2.60 18.00

7 Sevaskshetra Road to Ring Road Via 9th Main in BSK 2nd Stage

1.90 15.00

8 Kathriguppa Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road to Vidyapeeta Circle

1.80 11.00

9 Bull Temple Road from Briandsquare on Mysore Road to 100 feet Ring Road BSK 3rd Stage Via Seetha Circle

7.00 12+8+20/3=14 avg

10 Ittamadu Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road to UttaraHalli Road

2.40 8.00

11 Road Connecting 100 feet Ring Road in BSK 3rd Stage to Mysore Road Via Girinagar

2.10 7.00

12 Padarayanapura Main Road from Tankbund Road to Chord Road

2.95 8.00

13 Kanakapura Main Road from 100 Feet Ring Road to Konanakuntae

3.00 15.00

14 Nagarabavi Main Road from Vijayanagar Telephone Exchange Junction to Outer Ring Road

8.00 7.00

15 UttaraHalli Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road junction to Ittumadu Main Road Junction

3.80 11.60

16 Byrasandra Main Road from Hosur Road to 30th Cross in Jayanagar East

2.15 7.00

17 Madiwala VP Road from Hosur Road to 100 Feet Ring Road

1.10 7.00

Sub-Total 53.15 West Region

1 Magadi Road from Rajajinagar Subway to BEL Nagar approach road Via Jaimunirow Circle 9.80

15.00+7.50/2

2 Road Connecting Shankarmutt to Magadi Road near Raheja Apartment Via Havanur Circle 2.20 14.00

3 Road from Chord Road to 100 feet Ring Road Via Mahalakshmi layout Main Road and Nandini Layout 3.50 12.50

4 Service Road (Magadi Chord Road (A) Right Side & (B)Left Side up to Magadi Road Junction 7.20 8.00

5 New BEL Road from M.S.Ramaiah to Outer Ring Road 2.00 13.006 Link Road Connecting Sanjaynagar Main Road and

New BEL Road 1.00 14.007 Sanjayanagar Main Road from Bellary Road near

Gangenahalli Via Nagasettyhalli to Bellary Road Near Flyover Junction 4.40 12.00

Sub-Total 30.10 TOTAL 138.70



7.2 Table of mitigation measures

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Issues / Impacts Mitigation Measures Project Phase Responsibility

1 Utility Relocation and common property resources

In case of utilities and common property resources being impacted due to the project, they will be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts, on any sub-section of the project road. The relocation site identification will be in accordance with the choice of the community.

Pre-construction

Contractor, PIU

2 Relocation of Cultural Property

In case there is an impact on cultural properties, they will be relocated at suitable locations, as desired by the community before construction starts. Local Community meetings, will be held to discuss relocation aspects, siting of structures etc.

Pre-construction

Contractor, PIU

3 Site clearance Site clearance will be done only in the area required for the sub-project. Pre- construction

Contractor, PIU

4 Tree Cutting Trees will generally not be removed unless they are a safety hazard. Removal of trees shall be done only after the permissions / approvals are obtained. Disposal of cut trees is to be done immediately to ensure that the traffic movement is not disrupted.

Pre-construction

Contractor, BMP, PIU

5 Debris disposal site identification

Site for temporary storage and disposal of debris refuse to be identified. These disposal sites shall be finalized such that they are not located within any designated forest or other eco-sensitive areas, does not impact natural drainage courses and no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such disposal. Pre-designated sites for disposal by BMP could be used with prior permission from BMP.

Pre- Construction

Contractor, PIU

6 Joint Field Verification The Engineer and the Contractor will carry out joint field verification of the EMP. The efficacy of the mitigation measures suggested in the EMP will be checked.

Pre- Construction

Contractor/ PIU, Social and Environmental Consultants

7 Modification of the Contract Documents

If required, the Engineer will modify the EMP and Contract documents (particularly the BOQs). Pre-construction

PIU, Contractor, Design Consultant, Social and Environmental Consultants

8 Crushers, Hot-mix plants & Batching

Specifications hot mix plants and batching plants (existing or new) will comply with the requirements of the relevant national, state and local pollution control requirements. Hot mix

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Plants plants and batching plants will be sited sufficiently away from habitation, agricultural operations or industrial establishments. Such plants will be located at least 1000m away from the nearest habitation, preferably in the downwind direction.

9 Other Construction Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery

The discharge standards promulgated under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery to be procured for construction will conform to the relevant Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) norms. Noise limits for construction equipments to be procured such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A), measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field, as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Pre-Construction

Contractor, PIU

10 Material sourcing (sand, borrow material and stone material)

Procurement of construction material only from permitted sites and licensed / authorized quarries. Farm land and forest belts shall not be used for material sourcing or borrow sites.Arable land shall not be selected as borrow sites as much as possible. If excavation has to be done in arable land, top soil layer (30 cm) shall be saved and returned after construction work is completed, so as to minimize impacts.

Pre-Construction

Contractor , PIU

11 Quarries The Contractor will identify materials from existing licensed quarries with the suitable materials for construction. Apart from approval of the quality of the quarry materials, the Engineer’s representative will verify the legal status of the quarry operation.The quarry operations will be undertaken within the rules and regulations in force.

Pre-Construction

Contractor

12 Water The Contractor will be responsible for arranging adequate supply of water for the entire construction period. The contractor shall consult the local people before finalizing the locations. The contractor will preferentially source all water requirements from surface water bodies. The contractor will be allowed to pump only from the surface water bodies. Boring of any tube wells will be prohibited. Any groundwater to be extracted requires permission from PIU and Department of Mines and Geology. The contractor will minimize wastage of water during construction.

Pre-construction

Contractor

13 Sand The contractor will identify sand quarries with requisite approvals for the extraction of sand. Pre-construction

Contractor

14 Labour Requirements The contractor will use unskilled labour drawn from local communities to avoid any additional stress on the existing facilities (medical services, power, water supply, etc.)Planning of labour camps, if required, needs to be done to ensure adequate water supply, sanitation and drainage etc., in conformity with the Indian Labour Laws.

Mobilization Contractor

15 Generation of Debris Debris generated due to the dismantling of the existing pavement structure shall be suitably Construction Contractor, PIU



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from dismantling of pavement structures

reused in the proposed construction, subject to the suitability of the material and the approval of the Engineer. The contractor shall suitably dispose off unutilized debris material; either through filling up of borrows areas created for the project or at pre-designated dump locations, subject to the approval of the Engineer. Debris generated from pile driving or other construction activities shall be disposed such that it does not flow into the surface water bodies or form mud puddles in the area. Dumping sites shall be identified by the contractor as per regulations in force. The identified locations will be reported to the Engineer.

16 Bituminous wastes disposal

The disposal of residual bituminous wastes will be done by the contractor at secure landfill sites, with the requisite approvals for the same from the concerned government agencies.

Construction Contractor, PIU

17 Non-bituminous construction wastes disposal

Location of disposal sites will be finalized prior to completion of the earthworks on any particular section of the road. The Engineer shall approve these disposal sites conforming to the following (a) These are not located within designated forest areas. (b) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses (c) No endangered/rare flora is impacted by such dumping. (d) Settlements are located at least 1.0km away from the site. (e) Not located 1 Km within any mangrove vegetation/ecologically sensitive areas.


18 Stripping, stocking and preservation of top soil

The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered will be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. At least 10% of the temporarily acquired area will be earmarked for storing topsoil. The stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and the height of the pile is to be restricted to 2m. Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to a minimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunny bags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarily trafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned to cover the disturbed area and cut slopes. The management of topsoil shall be reported regularly to the Engineer.


19 Blasting Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the regulations in force besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the importation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and




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inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations. Blasting will be carried out only with permission of the Engineer. All the statutory laws, regulations, rules etc., pertaining to acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives will be strictly followed. Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid-day), as permitted by the Engineer. The timing should be made known to all the people within 1000m (200m for pre-splitting) from the blasting site in all directions.

20 Transporting Construction Materials

All vehicles delivering materials to the site will be covered to avoid spillage of materials. All existing highways and roads used by vehicles of the contractor, or any of his sub -contractor or suppliers of materials or plant and similarly roads which are part of the works will be kept clean and clear of all dust/mud or other extraneous materials dropped by such vehicles. The unloading of materials at construction sites close to settlements will be restricted to daytime only.


21 Planning Traffic Diversions & Detours

Temporary diversions will be constructed with the approval of the Engineer. Detailed Traffic Control Plans will be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval, 5 days prior to commencement of works on any section of road. The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversions, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, safety measures for transport of hazardous material and arrangement of flagmen. Environmental personnel of the Engineer will assess the environmental impacts associated as the loss of vegetation, productive lands and the arrangement for temporary diversion of the land prior to the finalization of diversions and detours. Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night.The Contractor will ensure that the diversion/detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrian access arrangements. The temporary traffic detours will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water.

Construction Contractor, PIU, Outsourced Social and Environmental Consultants

22 Infrastructure provisions at construction camps

The Contractor during the progress of work will provide, erect and maintain necessary (temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour to standards and scales approved by the Engineer.There shall be provided within the precincts of every workplace, latrines and urinals in an

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accessible place, and the accommodation, separately for each for these, as per standards set by the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996. Except in workplaces provided with water-flushed latrines connected with a water borne sewage system, all latrines shall be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles) which shall be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and kept in a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. If women are employed, separate latrines and urinals, screened from those for men (and marked in the vernacular) shall be provided. There shall be adequate supply of water, close to latrines and urinals.All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be designed, built and operated so that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to the air, ground or adjacent watercourses takes place. Compliance with the relevant legislation must be strictly adhered to. Garbage bins must be provided in the camp, shall be regularly emptied and the garbage disposed off in a hygienic manner. Construction camps are to be sited at least 1000m away from the nearest habitation and adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. Unless otherwise arranged for by the local sanitary authority, arrangement for disposal of excreta by putting a layer of night soils at the bottom of a permanent tank prepared for the purpose shall be taken up by the contractor. It should be covered with 15 cm layer of waste or refuse and then with a layer of earth for a fortnight (by then it will turn into manure).

23 Operation of construction equipments and vehicles

All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found to be defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project (measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB(A), as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s) must comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission. The contractor will ensure that the AAQ concentrations at these construction sites are within the acceptable limits of industrial uses in case of hot mix plants and crushers and residential uses around construction camps. Dust screening vegetation will be planted on the edge of the RoW for crushers. Monitoring of the exhaust gases and noise levels will be carried out by the agency identified for Environmental Monitoring for the project.




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24 Material Handling at Site

All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields. Workers, engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals. The use of any herbicide or other toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working days notice of the proposed use of any herbicide or toxic chemical. A register of all herbicides and other toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. The register will include the trade name, physical properties and characteristics, chemical ingredients, health and safety hazard information, safe handling and storage procedures, and emergency and first aid procedures for the product.No man below the age of 14 years and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form. No paint containing lead or lead products will be used except in the form of paste or readymade paint. Face masks will be supplied for use by the workers when paint is applied in the form of spray or a surface having lead paint dry rubbed and scrapped.


25 Precautionary/Safety Measures During Construction

All relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 will be adhered to. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.


26 Protection of Religious Structures and Shrines

All necessary and adequate care shall be taken to minimize impact on cultural properties (which includes cultural sites and remains, places of worship including temples, mosques, churches and shrines, etc., graveyards, monuments and any other important structures as identified during design and all properties/sites/remains notified under the Ancient Sites and Remains Act). No work shall spillover to these properties, premises and precincts.Access to such properties from the road shall be maintained clear and clean.


27 Dust contamination at construction sites and along the roads

Unpaved haul roads near/passing through residential and commercial areas to be watered thrice a day. Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered. All earthwork will be protected in a manner acceptable to the Engineer to minimise generation of dust. The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the level of dust along construction sites involving




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earthworks, by frequent application of water.28 Earth work Excavations Ensure unobstructed natural drainage through proper drainage channels/structures. Dispose

surplus excavated earth at identified sites. Ensure minimum hindrance to normal local activities and business. Avoid damage to permanent structures. All excavations will be done in such a manner that the suitable materials available from excavation are satisfactorily utilized as decided upon beforehand. The excavations shall conform to the lines, grades, side slopes and levels shown in the drawings or as directed by the engineer. While planning or executing excavation the contractor shall take all adequate precautions against soil erosion, water pollution etc and take appropriate drainage measures to keep the site free of water, through use of mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. The contractor shall take adequate protective measures to see that excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures and water bodies. For safety precautions guidance may be taken from IS:3764.


29 Earth fill Embankment and other fill areas, unless other wise permitted by the Engineer, be constructed evenly over their full width and the contractor will control and direct movement of construction vehicles and machinery over them


30 Slope protection and control of erosion

Embankments and other areas of unsupported fill will not be constructed with steeper side slopes, or to greater widths than those shown in design drawings. While planning or executing excavations the Contractor will take all adequate precautions against soil erosion as per regulations. Turfing on critical road embankment slopes with grass sods, in accordance with the recommended practice for treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control. The work will be taken up as soon as possible provided the season is favorable for the establishment of sods. Other measures of slope stabilization will include mulching, netting and seeding of batters and drains immediately on completion of earthworks. Dry stone pitching for apron and revetment will be provided for bridges and cross drainage structures.


31 Drainage requirements at construction sites

In addition to the design requirements, the contractor will take all desired measures as directed by the Engineer such measures to prevent temporary or permanent flooding of the site or any adjacent area.


32 Contamination of soil Vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Oil interceptors will be provided for vehicle parking, wash down and refueling areas within the construction camps. Fuel storage will be in proper bunded areas. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and SPCB guidelines.




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Fuel storage and refilling areas will be located at least 1000m from rivers and irrigation ponds or as directed by the Engineer. In all fuel storage and refueling areas, if located on agricultural land or areas supporting vegetation, the topsoil will be stripped, stockpiled and returned after cessation of such storage and refueling activities.

33 Compaction of soil To minimize soil compaction construction vehicle, machinery and equipment will move or be stationed in designated area (RoW or CoI, haul roads as applicable) only. The haul roads for construction materials should be routed to avoid agricultural areas.


34 Silting, Contamination of Water bodies

Silt fencing will be provided around stockpiles at the construction sites close to water bodies. The fencing needs to be provided prior to commencement of earthworks and continue till the stabilization of the embankment slopes, on the particular sub-section of the road. Construction materials containing fine particles will be stored in an enclosure such that sediment-laden water does not drain into nearby watercourses. All discharge standards promulgated under Environmental Protection Act, 1986, will be adhered to. All liquid wastes generated from the site will be disposed off as acceptable to the Engineer.


35 Cutting/Filling of Surface water bodies

Earth works shall be undertaken such that the existing embankments of water bodies are not disturbed. In case of cutting of embankments, the same shall be reconstructed with appropriate slope protection measures and adequate erosion control measures. Filling of surface water bodies will be compensated by digging an equal volume of soil for water storage. Such dug-up soil will be used for spreading as topsoil. Wherever digging is undertaken, the banks will be protected as designed or as approved by the Engineer. The excavation will be carried out in a manner so that the side slopes are no steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal, otherwise slope protection work, as approved by the Engineer will be provided. As far as practicable, and as approved by the Engineer, excavation for replacement of water bodies will be at the closest possible place/location, with respect to the original water body or part thereof consumed by filling.


36 Sub-Base & Base The contractor will take all necessary measures/ precautions to ensure that the execution of works and all associated operations are carried out in conformity with statutory and regulatory environmental requirements. The contractor will plan and provide for remedial measures to be implemented in event of occurrence of emergencies such as spillage of oil or bitumen or chemicals. The contractor will provide the Engineer with a statement of measures that he intends to implement in event of such an emergency, which will include a statement of how he intends to adequately train personnel to implement such measures. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the level of dust along construction sites by frequent application of water as per




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regulations. Noise levels from all vehicles and equipment used for construction will conform to standards as specified. Construction activities involving equipments with high noise levels will be restricted to the daytime. Transport of materials for construction will be as specified. The contractor will provide for all safety measures during construction as per regulations in force.

37 Surfacing The contractor will take all necessary means to ensure that all surfacing works and all associated operations are carried out in conformity with regulations. All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material etc. will be provided with protective footwear as specified. Noise levels from all vehicles and equipment used for surfacing will conform to standards as specified. Construction activities involving equipments with high noise levels will be restricted to the daytime. Transport of materials for construction will be as specified. The contractor will provide for all safety measures during construction as per regulations in force.


38 Mitigation Measures for Noise Sensitive Receptors

Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas (hospitals, schools and religious places) should be restricted between 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles would be done to meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise. Provision of ear plugs to operators of heavy machinery and workers in near vicinity. During night, material transport should be uniformly distributed to minimize noise impacts.


39 Road Furniture Road furniture including footpaths, railings, storm water drains, crash barrier, traffic signs, speed zone signs, pavement markers and any other such items will be provided as per design. The contractor shall provide Recharge pits for Urban drains. The drains will be provided for each kilometre of the road through urban settlements and near the outfall to a natural drain if the road crosses one inside a settlement. As part of this recharge pits could be proposed as an enhancement measure.


40 Disposal of construction debris

Daily inspection at haul roads and sites for construction debris for safe collection and disposal to land fill sites. Collection and disposal of refuse. Minimise construction debris by balancing cut and fill requirements, if relevant.


41 Adjoining water bodies Provide slope protection works of water bodies, if any, abutting the road. Construction Contractor, PIU42 Bridge Works &

CulvertsWhile working across or close to the rivers, avoid obstructing the flow of water. If an obstruction is required, to serve notice on the downstream users of water sufficiently in advance. Construction over and close to the non-perennial streams will be undertaken in the dry session. Construction work expected to disrupt users and impacting community water bodies will be taken up after serving notice on the local community. Dry stone pitching for apron and revetment will

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be provided for bridges and cross drainage structures, if necessary.43 Safety practices during

constructionThe Contractor is required to comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the workers as per the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, masks, etc., to the workers and staff. The contractor has to comply with all regulation regarding, working platforms, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.

Construction Contractor , PIU

44 Social disruptions Minimise interruptions to utility services through proper planning and scheduling of activities and inter-departmental co-ordination. Construction of temporary road/access and diversion of traffic.

Construction Contractor , PIU

45 Aesthetic impairment Aesthetic enhancement through proper house keeping of construction sites. Disposal of construction wastes at the approved disposal sites. Immediate closure of the trenches after pipe laying/ completion of work. Complete construction activity by removing all temporary structures, restoring the sub-project and surrounding areas as near as possible to the pre-construction condition.


46 Tree plantation Trees felled will be replaced as per the compensatory afforestation criteria in accordance with the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Two trees will be planted for every tree lost along the sub-project roads in locations to be identified with support from the BMP.

Construction Contractor, BMP, SEC

47 Risk of accidents In order to guarantee construction safety, efficient lighting and safety signs shall be installed on temporary roads during construction and adequate traffic regulations shall be adopted and implemented for temporary roads.


48 Traffic and Transportation

Adequate actions to direct and regulate traffic shall be taken in consultation with BMP/ Traffic Police to prevent jamming roads during construction period. While planning alternative routes, care to be taken to minimize congestion and negative impacts at sensitive receptors such as schools and hospitals. Traffic controls and diversions marked with signs, lights and other measures (flags) should be provided. Prior to creating diversions and detours the citizens should be consulted well in advance through citizen’s meetings. It should be an informed decision taken through public participation. Diversion works to be dismantled to restore the area to original condition after completion of construction.

Construction Contractor, PIU, Traffic Police

49 Cultural relics / Chance finds

If fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, structures, and their remains of geologic or archaeological interest are found, local government shall be immediately informed of such discovery and excavation shall be stopped until identification of cultural relics by the authorized institution and clearance is given for proceeding with work. All the above discovered on site shall




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be the property of the Government, and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation.The contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work shall be stopped. The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Society of India (ASI) before instructing the Contractor to recommence work on the site.

50 Monitoring Environmental Conditions

The contractor will undertake seasonal monitoring of air, water, noise and soil quality through an approved monitoring agency. The parameters to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared.

Construction Contractor, SEC, Social and Environmental Consultants

51 Clearing of Construction of Camps & Restoration

Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. Residual topsoil will be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren/rocky areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm - 150mm.

De-mobilization

Contractor, PIU

52 Monitoring Operational Performance

The PIU will monitor the operational performance of the various mitigation measures carried out as a part of sub-project. The indicators selected for monitoring include the survival rate of trees, water bodies, status of rehabilitation of borrow areas and utility of double glazing for noise sensitive receptors.

Operation PIU, Social and Environmental Consultants

53 Orientation of implementing agency and contractors

The PIU shall organize orientation sessions during all stages of the project. The orientation session shall involve all staff of Environmental Cell and field level implementation staff of PIU and Contractor.

Pre-Construction & Construction

Social and Environmental Consultants, PIU



7.3 Noise Sensitive AreasRoad Educational Institutions Religious Places Hospitals



7.4 Sample Reporting FormatMonthly Reporting Format

Social / environmental activities carried out in the past month

Deviations from the RAP/SMP or EMP observed and corrective & preventive action initiated / completedDescription of deviations Action initiated / completed



7.5 Strip Maps

These maps are attached in electronic form as WMF images.
