Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report · been extended to 31st March, 2015. b) The IEE/EMP for this subproject is part of contract agreement. c) Retaining wall, pipe culvert

Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

Project Number: 40648-023 January 2015 Period: July – December 2014

Loan 2676-IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism, Project 1

Submitted by

Department of Tourism, Government of Himachal Pradesh

HIMACHALPRADESH ‒INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR TOURISM

REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING REPORT (Semiannual)

July to December 2014

Department of Tourism, Government of Himachal Pradesh

EMR ‒ July to December, 2014 Page i

HIMCHAL PRADESH-INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR TOURISM

This 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.

EMR July to Dec 2014 Page ii

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB–Asian Development Bank

BOD–Biological Oxygen Demand CCMP–Comprehensive Conservation Master Plan DC–Deputy Commissioner DP –Development Plan DSC –Design & Supervision Consultants EA- Executing Agency EARF – Environmental Assessment Review Framework EIA –Environmental Impact Assessment EMP –Environmental Management Plan FCA–Forest Conservation Act GoI –Government of India GoHP – Government of Himachal Pradesh HPIPH–Himachal Pradesh Irrigation & Public Health HPPCB–Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board HPSEB –Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board IDIPT–Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE–Initial environmental examination MLD–Million Litres per day MOEF–Ministry of Environment and Forests MSL–Mean Sea Level

NGO–Non-Governmental Organization NHAI–National Highways Authority of India NOC –No Objection Certificate O &M–Operations & Management PFR –Periodic Financing Request PIU –Project Implementation Unit PMC-Project Management Consultants PMU–Project Management Unit REA –Rapid Environmental Assessment RH –Rest House RPM–Respirable Particulate Matter SADA –Special Area Development Authority SEAC –State Expert Appraisal Committee SEIAA–State Environment Impact Assessment Authority SPM–Suspended Particulate Matter SPS –Safeguards Policy Statement TCP–Town & Country Planning TDS –Total Dissolved Solids TSS–Total Suspended Solids VFDS –Village Forest Development Society YSS–Youth Services & Sport

EMR July to Dec 2014 Page iii

CONTENTS

PARTA

1 Introduction 1

2 Compliance status with National / State / Local statutory requirements 2

3 Compliance status with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the Loan Agreement 15

4 Compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plans and environmental assessment and review framework/ procedures, as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB

15

5 Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project 19

6 Follow up actions & conclusions 20

PARTB

Environmental Monitoring Status Chart 21

Annexure–Copies of NOCs and Statutory Approvals obtained by HPTDB 47

IDIPT – (HP) Project – 1 ADB Project No.40648

EMR July to Dec 2014 Page 1

1. Introduction

1.1 The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially

inclusive tourism development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttara khand. The expected impact of the

project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority State tourism sub-circuits divided into marketable cluster

destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity,

enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure and enhanced capacities for site improvement and sustainable

development with extensive participation of the private sector and local communities.

1.2 Supporting programs will be established for developing the capacities to promote private sector participation and small businesses to increase the

benefits they gain from tourism, and stimulating more active tourism-related economic and livelihood activities. Consultancy will support project

implementation and programs for developing the capacities of sector agencies for sustainable management of tourism and related infrastructure

and services. Two batches of subprojects are anticipated from each participating state, which the government will then consolidate, if applicable,

and forward to ADB in the form of periodic financing requests (PFRs).

1.3 The investment program uses a sector approach which requires reparation of an Environmental Assessment Review Framework (EARF) that sets

out specific procedures to be followed for subprojects, and for implementation of the project as a whole. The EARF is in accordance with

Government of India (the Government) rules and Asian Development Bank ADB) safe guard policies. The EARF reviews the types of subprojects

anticipated under the project and summarizes potential environmental impacts. The EARF provides an overview of the regulations of the

Government, as well as the states and ADB (as per its Safe guards Policy Statement, 2009 [SPS2009]) related to environmental assessment,

specifically concerning project environmental classification, review and clearance requirements. Organization for environmental management and

responsibilities for project tasks are enumerated within the project team and the respective state Tourism Departments, along with guidance on

capacity building needs.

1.4 This report is divided into two parts. Part A contains the status of compliance for subprojects in accordance with applicable national, state and local

environmental legislation. It also contains the compliance status as per the ADB Loan Covenants and status of subproject documentation

especially with respect to IEE and EMP and the proposed monitoring mechanism to be followed. Part B contains the factual information on the

basis of site visits by the Safeguards Specialists of PMC.



2. Compliance status with National / State /Local statutory requirements is as follows:

Sr. No.

Name of project

Stipulations Compliance Status Remark/Remedial Actions

Status

Complied Partially complied

Not complied

1 Naina Devi sub project proposal

1.1 Circular Road – 1000 m x 3.75 m):

Statutory approval for diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose under FCA 1980 because 0.4363 ha of the total land required for road alignment passes through forest land has been

Obtained from the MoEF, GoI (conditional) vide letter dated 22

nd

April 2013 (copy attached as Annexure 1).

a) The Award of Contract for package 1.1 has now been extended to 31

st March, 2015.

b) The IEE/EMP for this subproject is part of contract agreement.

c) Retaining wall, pipe culvert and cutting and formation of roads is in progress.

Ongoing construction work

Statutory approval required from H.P. Forest department for clearing of 79 trees and 550 other vegetation

Forest Corporation and the site was handed over to HP Forest department vide fax dated 20-09-2013 (copy attached as Annexure 2)



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

PUC of Vehicles

1.2 Car parking and other amenities

NOC from Temple Trust

Obtained vide letter no. SND-TTND-3022 dated 6

th July

2011 (copy attached as Annexure 3)

a) Project awarded on 3rd

September 2014 and the scheduled timeline for completion is 17

th March

2016. b) The updated IEE/EMP for this subproject is part of

contract agreement c) Contractor started working at site. Safety measures

are being displayed.

Breaking of big boulder by drill machine

NOC from HPSEB NoC will be obtained at an appropriate stage

NOC from HP I &PH NoC will be obtained at an appropriate stage

NOC from M.C. Naina Devi

Obtained vide letter no. 28 MCND-15/ 2010- 2023 dated 9

th

Dec, 2010 (copy attached as Annexure 4)



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

2 Chintpurni area sub project proposal

2.1 Integrated parking, interpretation Centre, toilets & other visitor amenities

EC from the SEIAA is required as per the EIA notification 2009 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 due to the project being categorized as B.

Application submitted on 21

st

October, 2013. The matter was placed in the 35

th meeting of

Himachal Pradesh State level Expert Appraisal Committee dated 23

rd January,

2014. The committee intimated to get the project approved from the SADA which later was approved vide letter no. SADA (chint) case no. BP 70/2013- 113-117 dated 18

th July, 2014

(copy attached as Annexure 5)

a) Contract was awarded and the agreement signed on 26 June, 2014. Stipulated time for completion is 1

st January, 2017.

b) Updated IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement c) Work in full swing

Construction work at site

Proper signages at site

NOC from department of Languages, Art & Culture to get the land transferred in the name of Temple Trust Chintpurni

Obtained vide no. TTC-7/Parking–

06V-III dated 12th

March 2013 as well as vide no. IDIPT-HP/2676-IND/HPTDB/2.1/2013/1219 dated 25

th

July 2013. The requisite NOC was obtained (copy attached as Annexure 6)

Statutory approval of project design from

Obtained vide letter no. TCP-F(6)-8/2014



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

S.A.D.A. (Special Area Dev. Authority constituted under HP Town & Country Planning dept)

dated 3rd

June, 2014 (Annexure 7) and vide letter no. SADA (chint) case no. BP 70/2013- 113-117 dated 18

th July, 2014

(refer Annexure 5)

NOC from Temple Trust Chintpurni

Obtained vide no. 2601 MA-MC-1 dated 3

rd March

2012 (Annexure 8).

NOC from HPSEB Obtained vide letter no. SADA (chint) NOC No. 353/15/118-20 dated 18

th July, 2014 (copy

attached as Annexure 9)

NOC from HP I & PH Obtained vide letter no. SADA (chint) NOC No. 353/15/118-20 dated 18

th July, 2014

(Refer Annexure 9)

NOC from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works

NOC from forest department taken by Chintpurni Temple Trust, whereas no tree is expected to be cut.

2.2 Rest sheds, toilet facilities and view points along road from TRC to temple at Chintpurni

Statutory approval required from NHAI

Obtained Ref Letter No. PW-NHD-HMR-WA-NOC/2013-14-9196-9200 dated 03/01/14 (copy attached as Annexure 10).

a) Contractor has not commenced the work. The contract is terminated. The variation has already

been executed with the contract package -2/1.



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

NOC from Temple Trust Chintpurni prior to commencement of construction works

Obtained vide no. 2601 MA-MC-1 dated 3

rd March

2012 (refer Annexure- 8)

NOC from HPSEB NoC will be obtained at an appropriate stage

NOC from HP I & PH at the time of completion of works.

NoC will be obtained at an appropriate stage

3 Pong dam area subproject proposal

3.1 Information Centre at Pong Dam

NOC required from HP Forest department

Obtained vide no. WL (Misc) 62/wetlands/333 dated 21

st April 2011

(copy attached as Annexure 11)

a) Work completed and closure report is being prepared by PIU.

NOC required from department of Youth, Sports & Services (YSS)

Obtained vide no. YSS-F(10)11/2011 dated 2nd December 2011 (copy attached as Annexure 12)

NOC from HPSEB at the time of completion of works

Applied

NOC from HP I&PH at the time of completion of works

Applied

3.2 Parking and toilet facilities

NoC required from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works.

Obtained vide no. WL (Misc) 62/wetlands/333 dated 21

st April 2011

(Refer Annexure 11)


NoC required from department of YSS prior to commencement of

Obtained vide no. YSS-F (10)11/2011 dated 2nd December 2011 (Refer



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

construction works Annexure 12)

Toilet

NOCs from HPPCB at the time of completion of works

NOC obtained.

NOCs from HPSEB at the time of completion of works

Applied

NOCs from HP I &PH at the time of completion of works

Applied

3.3 Camping facilities, with provisions for 10 tents, including toilets etc

NoC required from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works

Obtained vide no. WL (Misc) 62/4345 dated 16th November 2011 (copy attached as Annexure 13)


NOC from HP I & PH at the time of completion of works

Applied.



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

3.4 Jetty development

Statutory approval from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works

Obtained vide no. WL (Misc)-62/7136 dated 14

th March

2012 (copy attached as Annexure 14).


3.5 Landscaping and signage

Statutory approval from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works.


th March

2012 (Refer Annexure 14)

a) Contract was signed on 17th December 2013 with

date for completion of work as 8th

January 2015. b) Updated IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement c) Stone work in progress



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

Construction material stored

4 Ranser island and Karu island improvement subproject proposal

4.1 Redevelopment of Forest rest house- Ranser island



th March

2012 (Refer Annexure 14).

a) Completion date further extended up to 28th July,

2014. Further extension of time given up to 31st

January, 2015. b) Updated IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement.

4.2 Jetty development, Ranser and Karu Island



th March


a) Extension of time granted up to 31st December,

2014. b) Updated IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement. c) Jetty completed at Ranser (railing work under

progress) but not started at Karu. 4.3 Treks around

the island - 4km



th March


a) Due to high level of water in Pong Lake, work got delayed. In view of the same, extended was granted upto 10

th September, 2015.

b) Updated IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement.



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

Toilet provided for labors

First aid Box available at site

4.4 Landscaping, planting along the peripheral trail and directional signage

Statutory approval from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works


th March


a) Extension of time granted up to 31st December,

2014. b) Work not yet started

4.5 Watch towers for bird watching in Karu island

Statutory approval required from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works.

Obtained vide no. WL (Misc)-62/Pong Dam/1652 dated 20

th

June 2013 (copy attached as Annexure 15).

a) Extension granted up to 31st December, 2014.

b) IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement.



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

5 Forest rest houses & camping sites of VFDS subproject proposal

5.1 A Camping sites development at Nagrota Suriyan

Statutory approval for transfer of identified land to HPTDB

Obtained vide letter no. TSM-F(5)-8/2010 dated 24

th Nov, 2014

(copy attached as Annexure 16).

a) Site location has been shifted b) IEE/EMP updated and submitted to ADB c) Existing contract terminated. d) Rebidding done and LOA issued on November,

2014.

Proposed site

NOC from HP Forest Department.

Obtained vide letter no. 6810 HP. Forest Deptt. dated 7

th Nov,


5.1 B Forest rest house - improvement and camping sites development at Dhameta

NoC from HP Forest department prior to commencement of construction works.


th March 2012

(Refer Annexure 15).

a) Extension is granted up to 24th October, 2014.

b) IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement. c) Work is in progress.

Project Board at site



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

Newly constructed Forest Guest house

6 Community based tourism activities subproject proposal

6.1 Community based tourism activities in villages, including skill development, training, etc.

Statutory approval for coordinated planning & imparting skills training may be required from the Regional Water Sports Centre, GoHP at Pong Dam & Department of Forests & Wildlife, HP at later stages of the project development.

As & when required a) CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBT 5 are awarded. b) Consultancies have initiated working.

Interaction with ERA staff

8 Kangra Town subproject proposal

8.1 Parking for 100 vehicles at Brajeshwari temple, Kangra

Statutory approval required from Municipal Council, Kangra prior to commencement of construction works has been and

Obtained vide no. MCK/T&CP/2013-281 dated 1

st March


a) Extension of time was up to 31st October, 2014

which was further extended upto 31st March, 2015.

b) IEE/EMP is part of contract agreement. c) Work is in full swing.



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

Statutory approval required from Brajeshwari Temple Trust prior to commencement of construction works

Obtained vide no. 229-230 SDK/ST dated 9

th March

2012. (copy attached as Annexure 18)

Orientation training on safeguard/HIV/AIDs

Filtered water for drinking

NOC from HPSEB at the project completion.

NOC will be obtained at an appropriate stage.

NOC from HP I&PH for at the project completion.

NOC will be obtained at an appropriate stage.

9 Shimla subproject proposal

9.1 A Shimla Mall Road restoration project

Statutory approval from Municipal Corporation Shimla.

Obtained vide MCS/Xen/5436/MU/13-106 dated 13

th

January, 2014 (copy attached as Annexure 19)

a) Work awarded and agreement signed on 24th June,

2014. Completion date is 7th

January 2016. b) IEE/EMP is part of agreement c) Work has commenced and is under progress.

9.1 B Shimla Mall Rehabilitatio

Statutory approval from Heritage &

Obtained vide Commissioner’s

a) PBER is approved by ADB on 24th May, 2014 and

contract signed on 9th August, 2014. Date for



Sr. No.

Name of project


Status


Not complied

n of town hall

Municipal Corporation Shimla

Order No. 183 (AP) dated 13

th May, 2014

(Annexure-19)

completion of work is scheduled to 21 March 2016. b) IEE/EMP is part of agreement c) Work is under progress.

10 Tutikandi Multistorey Parking Facility

NoC from H.P. State Pollution Control Board

Obtained vide letter no. HPSCB/Misc. Consent, R.O. Shimla/14-8971-73 dated 7

th August,

2014 (attached as per Annexure 20)

a) IEE prepared/updated and submitted to ADB. The project is under procurement stage.

NoC from Ministry of Forest

Obtained vide letter no. 9-HPB 830/2011-CHA/378 dated 1

st

October, 2014 (attached as per Annexure 21)



3. Compliance status with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the Loan Agreement

3.1 SCHEDULE 5, Loan Covenant 1– 3.1.1 The subprojects under taken as part of the project meet the selection criteria set out in Schedule 4 to the FFA. 3.2 SCHEDULE 5, Loan Covenant 3(ii)

3.2.1 The subproject IEEs and EMPs are being implemented in nearly/fully in accordance with their terms.

3.2.2 The Contractors & the Field Staff of PIU/DSC are almost aware of their responsibilities during construction/implementation of subprojects towards the following:

(a) environmental parameters to be monitored (b) occupational health & safety and (iii) material handling & storage. The task of environmental testing for various

sites required co-ordination between many groups/units earlier, hence it has been delayed. However, the process is ongoing & testing reports for packages

1.1/1.2 and 2.1 are in place. Capacity Building is one of the main tasks of the Consultants, 2 workshops has been done to follow stipulated guidelines/EMPs and

has made a positive impact. The site situation with respect to implementation of safeguards is much better now and with sustained efforts of the entire team of

PMU/PIC/DSC/PMC/Contractor it being maintained almost satisfactorily.

3.2.3 The reasons for better compliance now are: (a) the prepared (IEEs & EMPs) documents are being read and interpreted properly (b) field staff for day-to-day monitoring and supervision has been placed. PMC and DSC Safeguards Specialist held onsite training/interaction with the Contractors and other field staff members available on site and have enthusiastically understood roles and responsibilities at all levels & mechanism safeguards yet not adhered at site. Two workshops have been also done till date and the detailed discussions with the Contractors & their representatives to inform them of their Contractual obligations and take steps to remedy the shortcomings in project execution at the earliest especially with respect to the Environmental aspects which resulted in positive action. Now it is expected that implementation of EMP will be fully complied.

3.3 SCHEDULE 5, Loan Covenant 3 (iv) 3.3.1 A revised IEE/EMP for subproject 1.1 was done as required and submitted to ADB for approval. 3.4 SCHEDULE 5, LoanCovenant3 (vii)

3.4.1 Quarterly reporting to PMU by DSC on the implementation of the IEEs and EMPs was started from the second quarter of 2013. The first annual report was

submitted by PMC/PMU to the ADB for the period January to December 2013 based on the quarterly field visits to the subprojects by DSC & PMC Safeguards

Specialists. The first Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR, Jan to Mar, 2014) was submitted to ADB and later it has been decided to submit the semiannual

EMR. Now this is the semi-annual EMR for the period July to December, 2014 as desired by ADB is prepared and submitted.

4. Compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plans and environmental assessment and review framework/ procedures, as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB.

4.1 A consolidated IEE and EMP were prepared for the project dated July, 2010 that outlined the identification of overall environmental impacts and corresponding

mitigation measures for envisaged subprojects. Thereafter, individual IEEs and EMPs have been prepared for each of the packages and submitted to ADB for



approval. Over the course of time, since PMC took over at Shimla (January 2012) all IEEs and EMPs have been prepared afresh/updated, There are a total of 20

packages in Tranche-1 out of which two subprojects of Masroor (sub-projects 7.1/7.2) and Peterhoff have been shifted in Tranche-3 and Tutikandi subproject is at

procurement stages.

4.2 The sub-project list is as follows:

S.N. Name of sub-project Compliance Status for Environmental Documentation of ADB

1 Naina Devi 1.1 Circular Road–1 Km long IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 1.2 Car parking and other amenities IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 2 Chintpurni

2.1 Integrated parking, interpretation Centre, toilets & other visitor amenities IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 2.2 Rest sheds, toilet facilities & view points along road from TRC to temple at IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 3 Pong Dam

3.1 Information Centre at Pong Dam IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 3.2 Parking and toilet facilities IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 3.3 Camping facilities, with provisionsfor10 tents, including toilets etc. IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 3.4 Jetty development IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 3.5 Landscaping & Signage IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 4 Ranser & Karu Island Improvements

4.1 Redevelopment of Forest rest house- Ranser island IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 4.2 Jetty development, Ranser and Karu Island IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 4.3 Treks around the island -4km IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 4.4 Landscaping, planting along the peripheral trail and directional signage IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 4.5 Watchtowers for bird watching in Karu Island IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 5 Forest Rest Houses & Camping Sites for VFDS

5.1 Forest rest house- improvement and camping sites development at Nagrota IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 5.2 Forest rest house- improvement and camping sites development at Dhameta IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 6 Community Based Tourism

6.1 Community based tourism activities in villages, including skill development, training, Not applicable. 7 Masroor

7.1 Conservation and restoration of Masroor temples, in line with the Management Plan Shifted to Tranche-3 IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and has been approved 7.2 Parking and information Centre

8 Kangra 8.1 Parkingfor100 vehicles at Bajreshwari temple, Kangra IEE/EMP prepared/updated and submitted to ADB and is part of contract 9 Shimla

9.1A Rehabilitation of Shimla Town Hall IEE prepared/updated and submitted to ADB 9.1B Shimla Mall Road Restoration Project 10.1 Convention Centre and Restoration & Up-gradation of Existing Peterhoff Hotel, Shifted to Tranche 3 10.2 Tutikandi Multistorey Parking Facility IEE prepared/updated and submitted to ADB



PHOTO GALLARY (Workshops/Trainings)

Workshop dated 25

th and 26

th April, 2014 at Hotel Chintpurni Heights, Bharwain.

Workshop on “Gender Mainstreaming/Gap Implementation and Safeguard Issues” on dated 21st August at Hotel Chintpurni Heights, Bharwain.

Workshop Report on “Enhancement Community Based Tourism in Himachal Pradesh” on dated 22ndAugust, 2014 at Yatri Bhawan, Chintpurni.



Onsite Training for Package 1.1/1.2 at Naina Devi on 13th

September, 2014 on environmental Safeguards

Onsite Training for Package 8.1: Parking Brajeshwari on 24

th November, 2014 on HIV/AIDs/STD/ Safeguards



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5. Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project

Table 1: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE PROPOSED MONITORING MECHANISM

Review & Revise

SITE ENGINEERにCONTRACTOR

SITE ENGINEERにDSC&/PIU

DAILY SUPERVISION

DAILY RECORD

KEEPING

ENVIRONMENT SAFE

GUARDS SPECIALIST -DSC

MONTHLY

SUPERVISION &

REPORTING

ENVIRONMENT SAFE

GUARDS SPECIALIST -PMC

QUARTERLY

SUPERVISION &

REPORTING

REPORT TO ADB



6. Follow-up actions and conclusions

6.1 A regular and meaningful monitoring mechanism has been established as mentioned in Table 1 and Final Monitoring Mechanism decided for the project is

attached as Annexure 22. The details and job responsibilities are clearly stipulated in the EARF and there is a strong need for transforming these stipulations into

actions so that environmental monitoring can lead to preventive measures rather than curative which is the case right now. The main reason is that there is a lack

of understanding of project requirements and lack of commitment to adopt best practice in project implementation. The sites are being visited regularly by the

Safeguards’ Specialists since, July2013. However, regular environmental monitoring is still deficient on some aspects of which appropriate training of the field staff

and environmental testing are the two major areas.

6.2 The field staff such as the site engineers/support engineers and the respective Contractors on site have been advised on maintaining a constant vigil in respect of

all environmental parameters to be monitored and adherence to record keeping on site. The situation is getting better however day today site supervision is

required to be strengthened.



Part B–Environmental Monitoring Status Chart (Ref. IEE/EARF July 2010) Name IEE/EMP

Components

Environmental Issues Responsibility Overall Status Remarks

Package 1.1: Circular Road at Naina Devi

Location impacts

1. Siting of facilities

PMU & Line Agency (Temple

Trust Naina Devi)

Provision of temporary toilet on site for workers made by the Contractor.

Provision of litter bags for waste management done by the Contractor.

Baseline environmental conditions established by testing of air, noise and soil parameters and are within limit. Water of IPH supply is sampled and results awaited.

2.Impact on archaeological remains

-do- None so far

3. Other -do- None

Design impacts

1. Impact on sensitive areas DSC & PIU 1. Already complied

2. Slope stability related issues -do- 2. Earth cutting for road layout completed at both end points and construction of retaining structures ongoing at ‘meeting point’.

3. Increased storm water runoff

-do- 3. Six number culverts and V-shaped drains proposed to channelize surface run-off.

4. Impact on ground water quality

-do- 4. None anticipated.

5. Impact on aesthetic appeal

-do- 5. Not applicable

6. Integration of energy conservation


Pre-construction activities by the Contractor

1.Construction Camps

Contractor & DSC

1. Yes camps available at site.

2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground

-do- 2. Construction areas delineated by DSC Site Engr

3. Circulation plan during construction

-do- 3. Not Applicable

4. Site clearance activities

-do- 4. Removal of 79 trees and a number of saplings from the site was required to be done by the HP Forest dept. The requisite amount of money for



Name IEE/EMP Components


compensatory plantation was deposited with the HP Forest department by the HPTDB. The land was cleared of designated number of trees and saplings and site was handed over to the HPTDB. The site was handed over to the Contractor for construction works.

5. Drinking water availability

-do- 5. Drinking water available from Municipal supply.

6. Identification of disposal sites

-do- 6. Identification of disposal sites done but no disposal from site yet.

7. Waste mgt on site -do- 7. Not yet due

Construction impacts

1. Improper stockpiling

Contractor 1. Stockpiling of material was found to be improper on site initially but following the instructions given, stockpiling now being carried out allowing free movement of road traffic and safely.

2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations -do- 2. Borrow pit operations not applicable.

3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil

-do- 3. Stripping/ Stocking of top soil done on site.

4.Soil erosion -do- 4. Soil erosion not applicable as yet.

5.Blasting

-do- 5. Blasting not required nor permitted.

6. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants

-do- 6. No water pollution due to fuel or lubricants on site yet.

There is no nearby natural source of water.

7. Generation of dust -do- 7. Water sprinkling being done as per requirement.

8.Emission from constn vehicles -do- 8. Emissions from Const

n vehicles/equipment

are negligible. 9. Noise from const

n equipment

-do- 9. No noise from const

n equipment observed

on site. Noise results are within limit.

10. Material handling

-do- 10. Material handling on site duly being followed by the Contractor. No hazardous material in use at site during the period.

11. Disposal of constn -do- 11. Disposal not required yet.





waste/debris

12. Safety measures -do- 12. Safety measures are being followed by workers.

13. Risks force majeure -do- 13. No force majeure risks yet.

14. Malaria risk -do- 14.No malaria risk

15. Chance archaeological finds -do- 15. No artifact’s/finds reported. 16.Religious structures -do- 16. No religious structure encountered yet

O & M impacts

1.Environmental conditions PMU, Contractor & DSC

Not yet arise

2.Uncontrolled tourism -do- -do-

3. Adequate drainage -do- -do-

4. Road safety -do- -do- Package 1.2: Car parking and other amenities

The IEE/EMP revised.

Package 2.1: Integrated parking, interpretation Centre, toilets & other visitor amenities

Location impacts

1. Siting of facilities

PMU & Line Agency (Temple

Trust Naina Devi)



Baseline environmental conditions established by testing of air, noise and soil parameters and are within limit. Water of IPH supply is sampled and results awaited.

2.Impact on archaeological remains

-do- None so far

3. Other -do- None

Design impacts

1. Impact on sensitive areas DSC & PIU 2. Already complied

2. Slope stability related issues -do- 2. Earth cutting for road layout completed at both end points and construction of retaining structures ongoing at ‘meeting point’.


-do- 3. Six number culverts and V-shaped drains proposed to channelize surface run-off.



5. Impact on aesthetic appeal -do- 5. Not applicable





6. Integration of energy

conservation -do- 6. Not applicable

Pre-construction activities by the Contractor

1.Construction Camps

Contractor & DSC

1. Yes camps available at site.

2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground

-do- 2. Construction areas delineated by DSC Site Engr




-do- 4. Removal of 79 trees and a number of saplings from the site was required to be done by the HP Forest dept. The requisite amount of money for compensatory plantation was deposited with the HP Forest department by the HPTDB. The land was cleared of designated number of trees and saplings and site was handed over to the HPTDB. The site was handed over to the Contractor for construction works.


-do- 5. Drinking water available from Municipal supply.


-do- 6. Identification of disposal sites done but no disposal from site yet.

7. Waste mgt on site -do- 7. Not yet due



Contractor 1. Stockpiling of material was found to be improper on site initially but following the instructions given, stockpiling now being carried out allowing free movement of road traffic and safely.

2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations -do- 2. Borrow pit operations not applicable.


-do- 3. Stripping/ Stocking of top soil done on site.

4.Soil erosion -do- 4. Soil erosion not applicable as yet.

5.Blasting

-do- 5. Blasting not required nor permitted.





6. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants

-do- 6. No water pollution due to fuel or lubricants on site yet.

7. Generation of dust -do- 7. Water sprinkling being done as per requirement.

8.Emission from constn vehicles -do- 8. Emissions from Const

n vehicles/equipment

are negligible.

9. Noise from constn equipment

-do- 9. No noise from const

n equipment observed

on site. Noise results are within limit.


-do- 10. Material handling on site duly being followed by the Contractor. No hazardous material in use at site during the period.

11. Disposal of constn

waste/debris -do- 11. Disposal not required yet.

12. Safety measures -do- 12. Safety measures are being followed by workers.

13. Risks force majeure -do- 13. No force majeure risks yet.

14. Malaria risk -do- 14.No malaria risk

15. Chance archaeological finds -do- 15. No artifact’s/finds reported. 16.Religious structures -do- 16. No religious structure encountered yet

O & M impacts

1.Environmental conditions PMU, Contractor & DSC

Not yet arise

2.Uncontrolled tourism -do- -do-

3. Adequate drainage -do- -do-

4. Road safety -do- -do- Package 2.2: Rest sheds, toilet facilities and view points along road from TRC to temple at Chintpurni

Since contractor has yet not commenced the work it is proposed to merge with package 2.1

Package 3.1: Information Centre at Pong Dam

O & M impacts

1. Environmental conditions

PMU & Line Agency

1. Environmental condition has been restored.

Work Completed Overall EMP application status is satisfactory.

2. Uncontrolled tourism development

-do- 2. Not yet

3. Mgt of toilet blocks -do- 3. Yet to be hand over to asset owner.





4. Adequate drainage on site -do- 4. Yes

5. Hygiene & sanitation -do- 5, Good

6. Increased waste loads on the existing facility

-do- 6. Asset owner will plan to manage it

Package 3.2: Parking and toilet facilities

O & M impacts


PMU & Line Agency




-do- 2. Not yet






Package 3.3: Camping facilities, with provisions for 10 tents, including toilets

O & M impacts


PMU & Line Agency




-do- 2. Not yet






Package 3.4: Jetty development

O & M impacts


PMU & Line Agency




-do- 2. Not yet






Package 3.5: Landscaping and

Location impacts

1. Long term planning to ensure sustainability & integration with

PMU & Line Agency

1. The siting and location of the facility conform to the existing Management Plan for the





signage the mgt plan

(Forest department)

Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department

Design & pre-construction impacts

1. Impact on sensitive areas

DSC & Contractor

1. Minimal impact as the facility is located outside the core sensitive area of the wetland.


-do- 2. Surface run-off channelized through proper slope




-do- 4. The landscaping design confirm to local aesthetics and merge well with the surroundings.


-do- 5. Lighting fixtures to be provided.

6. Construction camps

-do- 6. No construction camps allowed on site being a sensitive area.

7. Defining constn work areas -do- 7. Work areas are well defined and properly

barricaded.

8. Site clearance activities -do- 8. Not yet due as the work is in progress

9. Drinking water availability -do- 9. Drinking water facility exists on site.

10. Identification of disposal sites -do- 10. No disposal required at site.

11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. No Solid Waste generated so far



Contractor 1. The material is properly brought in and safely stored and used on site as per the instructions given by the field staff.

2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations

-do- 2. Not applicable.


-do- 3. The stripped top soil has been re-used in planters and landscaping on site.

4. Soil & water pollution due to fuel

-do- 4. None observed.

5. Siltation of water bodies -do- 5. None – due to present activity

6. Generation of dust -do- 6. None – due to present activity





7. Emission from constn vehicles -do- 7. Marginal emissions for very short durations

occur on site.

8. Noise from constn equipment -do- 8. Not required now


-do- 9. Material handling is safe and proper and regularly checked by field staff.


waste/debris -do- 10. No waste generation at present

11. Safety measures -do- 11. Safety measures adhered to - First Aid Kit, and personal protection equipment are used and other norms laid out in the EMP being followed.

12. Risks force majeure -do- 12. Not applicable.

13. Malaria risk -do- 13. No incident reported from site.

14. Clearing of constn camps -do- 14. Not yet due.

O & M impacts


PMU & Line Agency

Not yet due as the work is still in progress


-do-

3. Mgt of toilet blocks -do-

4. Adequate drainage on site -do-

5. Hygiene & sanitation -do-


-do-

Package 4.1: Redevelopment of Forest rest house-Ranser island

Location impacts

1. Long term planning to ensure sustainability & integration with the mgt plan

PMU & Line Agency (Forest

department)

1. The siting and location conform to the existing Management Plan for the Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department.

No work at present .



DSC & Contractor



-do- 2. Surface run-off channelized through proper drains and gutters.


-do- 3. Septic tank provided for sewerage generated from the toilets to prevent ground





infiltration.


-do- 4. The building design features conform to local aesthetics and merge well with the surroundings.


-do- 5. Lighting fixtures to be provided.


-do- 6. No construction camps allowed on site being a sensitive area and also located at island

7. Defining constn work areas -do- 7. Work areas are well defined.


-do- 8. Not yet due as the work is in progress.



-do- 10. No disposal required.

11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. No Solid Waste generated on site is collected in bags and bins and disposed off at low land for land development




2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations -do- 2. Not applicable.


-do- 3.Not required



5. Siltation of water bodies

-do- 5. Marginal siltation of the water body may have occurred due to ongoing construction activity but the same shall be minimized through landscaping, paving and channelization at completion of works.

6. Generation of dust -do- 6. Marginal dust generation was observed

7. Emission from constn vehicles

-do- 7. No emission





8. Noise from constn equipment -do- 8. Noise testing to be carried out.




waste/debris -do- 10. Done properly

11. Safety measures

-do- 11. Safety measures being adhered to - First Aid Kit, and personal protection equipment are used and other norms laid out in the EMP being followed.

12. Risks force majeure


13. Malaria risk

-do- 13. No incident reported from site.


O & M impacts


Line Agency (HP Forest

department)

Not yet due as the work is still in progress.


-do- -do-

3. Mgt of toilet blocks

-do- -do-

4. Adequate drainage on site

-do- -do-

5. Hygiene & sanitation

-do- -do-


-do- -do-

Package 4.2: Jetty development, Ranser and Karu Island

Location impacts



department)

1. The siting and location of the facility conform to the existing Management Plan for the Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department.



DSC & Contractor







-do- 2. Run-off will lead to the lake.



4. Impact on aesthetic appeal -do- 4. Not applicable.





7. Defining constn work areas -do- 7. Work areas are well defined and isolated

8. Site clearance activities -do- 8. Not yet due as the work is in progress.




11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. Solid Waste generated on site is to be collected in bags and bins and disposed off to the nearest dumping ground.



Contractor No work during the period

Jetty at Ranser has been completed. Due to high level of water in Pong Dam work could not be started on Karu island.

2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations -do- -do-


-do- -do-


-do- -do-

5. Siltation of water bodies -do- -do-

6. Generation of dust -do- -do-

7. Emission from constn vehicles -do- -do-

8. Noise from constn equipment -do- -do-

9. Material handling -do- -do-


waste/debris -do- -do-

11. Safety measures -do- -do-






-do- -do-

13. Malaria risk

-do- -do-

14. Clearing of constn camps -do- -do-

O & M impacts



department)



-do- -do-

3. Mgt of toilet blocks -do- -do-

4. Adequate drainage on site

-do- -do-

5. Hygiene & sanitation -do- -do-


-do- -do-

Package 4.3: Treks around the island - 4km

Location impacts



department)

1. The siting and location conform to the existing Management Plan for the Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department.



DSC & Contractor












7. Defining constn work areas

-do- 7. Work areas are well defined and properly

barricaded.








-do- 9. Drinking water facility provided on site.


-do- 10. No disposal required.

11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. Solid Waste generated on site is collected in bags and bins and disposed off to the nearest dumping ground.




Overall EMP application satisfactory.



3. Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil.

-do- 3. The stripped top soil shall be re-used in planters and landscaping on site.



5. Siltation of water bodies -do- 5. None.

6. Generation of dust -do- 6. None.


-do- 7. Negligible emissions for very short

durations. Environmental testing to be carried out.





waste/debris -do- 10. Not yet due.

11. Safety measures

-do- 11. Safety measures being adhered to - First Aid Kit, and personal protection equipment are being used and other norms laid out in the EMP being followed.









O & M impacts



department)

Not yet due as the work is still in progress


-do- -do-


4. Adequate drainage on site -do- -do-



-do- -do-

Package 4.4: Landscaping, planting along the peripheral trails and signage

Work on this package not started yet.

Package 4.5: Watch towers for bird watching in Karu island

Location impacts

1. Long term planning to ensure sustainability & integration with the mgt plan.


department)

1. The siting and location confirm to the existing Management Plan for the Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department.



DSC & Contractor


2. Increased storm water runoff -do- 2. Not applicable.



4. Impact on aesthetic appeal -do- 4. Not applicable.




-do- 6. No construction camps allowed on site being a sensitive area and located at island

7. Defining constn work areas -do- 7. Work areas are well defined and isolated







9. Drinking water availability -do- 9. Drinking water facility provided on site.

10. Identification of disposal sites -do- 10. Not applicable.

11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. Solid Waste generated on site is collected in bags and disposed off to the low land avoiding water body



-do- 1. The material is properly brought in and safely stored and used on site as per the instructions given by the field staff.

Overall application of EMP is satisfactory

2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations -do- 2. Not applicable.




-do- 4. No fuel spills observed on or near the site.

5. Siltation of water bodies -do- 5. Not observed

6. Generation of dust



-do- 7. Marginal emissions for very short durations.

Environmental testing is to be carried out.

8. Noise from constn equipment

-do- 8. Noise testing to be carried out.




waste/debris -do- 10. Not yet due.

11. Safety measures

-do- 11. Safety measures being adhered to - First Aid Kit, and personal protection equipment are being used and other norms laid out in the EMP being followed.

12. Risks force majeure -do- 12. Not applicable.


14. Clearing of constn camps 14. Not yet due.

O & M impacts



department)







-do- -do-





-do- -do-

Package 5.1: Forest rest house - improvement and camping sites at Nagrota Suriyan

Existing contract terminated. Rebidding process in on.

Package 5.2: Forest RH- improvement and camping site at Dhameta

Location impacts



department)

1. The siting and location of the facility conform to the existing Management Plan for the Wetland prepared by the HP Forest department.



Contractor & DSC





-do- 3. Septic tank provided for sewerage generated from the toilets to prevent ground infiltration.


-do- 4. The building design features conform to local aesthetics and merge well with the surroundings.


-do- 5. LED lighting fixtures to be provided.


-do- 6. Small camp allowed on site with drinking water and toilets.

7. Defining constn work areas -do- 7. Work areas are well defined and properly

barricaded.








10. Identification of disposal sites -do- 10. No disposal required as all excavated earth has been used on site.

11. Waste mgt on site -do- 11. Solid Waste generated on site is collected in bags and bins and disposed off to the nearest dumping ground.




Overall application of EMP is satisfactory except baseline data generation of ambient air quality and noise level.




-do- 3. The top soil shall be re-used in planters and landscaping on site.



5. Siltation of water bodies -do- 5. None observed. No water body nearby

6. Generation of dust

-do- 6. Marginal dust generation was observed but the same was mitigated through regular water sprinkling.


-do- 7. Marginal emissions for very short durations

occur on site. Environmental testing is yet to be carried out.





waste/debris

-do- 10. Not yet due.

11. Safety measures

-do- 11. Safety measures being adhered to - First Aid Kit, Fire Safety equipment and personal protection equipment are being used and other norms laid out in the EMP being followed.









O & M impacts

1. Environmental conditions -do- Not yet due as the work is still in progress.


-do-

3. Mgt of toilet blocks

-do-

4. Adequate drainage on site -do-

5. Hygiene & sanitation -do-


-do-

Package 6.1: Community based tourism activities in villages, including skill development, training, etc.

Consultancies for CBT-01, CBT-02 & CBT-03 have setup their offices and started working.

Package 7.1: Conservation and restoration of Masroor temples, in line with the Management Plan

Shifted in Tranche-3

Package 7.2: Parking and information centre

Shifted in Tranche-3

Package 8.1: Parking for 100 vehicles at Bajreshwari temple, Kangra

Location impacts

1. Long term planning to ensure sustainability

PMU & Line Agency(M.C.Kan

gra)



Baseline environmental conditions to be established by testing of air, noise and soil parameters.

2. Impacts on archaeological remains, if any.

-do- 2. None.





3. Other -do- 3. This package is located on government owned land in the heart of the town. The site is already used for open parking of large vehicles and is maintained by M.C. Kangra.



DSC & Contractor

1. The most critical issues impacting the sensitivity of the area are related to (i) drainage and (ii) traffic mgt. These have been appropriately dealt in the design proposal.

2. Slope stability related issues -do- 2. None as this is flat land.


-do- 3. All storm water shall be channelized and connected to M.C. sewer & roof top drains to be connected to RWH tank on site.


-do- 4. No impact on ground water quality is envisaged. Proper storage of fuel and lubricants prevents any possible pollution.


-do- 5. Local architectural features in the facade and roof design have been incorporated for traditional aesthetics.


-do- 6. Solar hot water, solar PV lighting & energy efficient LED fixtures have been proposed in the design.


-do- 7. A labour camp has been established on site with proper water and sanitation.


-do- 8. Alternative circulation plan for peak season movement needs to be prepared by DSC in consultation with the Line Agency & proper information to be displayed for its follow up during execution.

9. Site clearance activities -do- 9. Not yet due.


-do- 10. Drinking water is provided from the Municipal supply.


-do- 11. Disposal sites to be identified by DSC in consultation with the Line Agency and local body.

12. Waste mgt on site -do- 12. Litter to be collected in bins and disposed





in the M.C. dumper nearby.




Overall application of EMP is satisfactory except generation of ambient air quality and noise level data






-do- 4. None observed. Proper storage of fuel as indicated in the EMP being followed.



6. Generation of dust -do- 6. No dust generation noted



occur. Occasional water sprinkling is carried out as required. Environmental testing is yet to be done.





waste/debris

-do- 10. Most of it is recycled on site. Minor items disposed off to scrap vendors or nearby dumper.

11. Safety measures

-do- 11. Safety measures being adhered to - First Aid Kit, Fire Safety equipment and personal protection equipment are being used and other norms laid out in the EMP generally followed.


-do- 12. None yet.



O & M impacts


Line agency Not yet due.

2. Uncontrolled tourism -do- -do-





development





-do- -do-

Package 9.1A: Shimla Mall Road Restoration Project

Location impacts


PMU & Line Agency (M.C.

Shimla)





-do- 2. None.

3. Other -do- 3. This package is located on government owned land in the heart of the town. The site is already used for open parking of large vehicles and is maintained by M.C. Kangra.



DSC & Contractor
























12. Waste mgt on site -do- 12. Litter to be collected in bins and disposed in the M.C. dumper nearby.
























waste/debris


11. Safety measures



-do- 12. None yet.



O & M impacts




-do- -do-




7. Increased waste loads on the existing facility.

-do- -do-

Package 9.1B: Rehabilitation of Shimla Town Hall

Location impacts


PMU & Line Agency(M.C.Kan

gra)





-do- 2. None.

3. Other -do- 3. This package is located on government owned land in the heart of the town. The site is





already used for open parking of large vehicles and is maintained by M.C. Kangra.



DSC & Contractor




















12. Waste mgt on site -do- 12. Litter to be collected in bins and disposed in the M.C. dumper nearby.
























waste/debris


11. Safety measures



-do- 12. None yet.



O & M impacts








-do- -do-





-do- -do-

The Contractors are complying with the EMP for each contract which is attached as per Annexure 23.


EMR ‒ July to December, 2014 Page 47

ANNEXURES

List of Appendices ‒ NoCs& Statutory Approvals obtained by HPTDB

Annexure 1: Statutory Conditional Approval of MoEF dated 22-04-2013

Annexure 2: HP Forest department letter of handing over of site dated 29-09-2013

Annexure 3: NoC from Temple Trust Naina Devi dated 06-07-2011

Annexure 4: NoC from Municipal Council, Shri Naina Devi Ji dated 09-12-2010

Annexure 5: NoC from the Member Secretary, SADA dated 18-07-2014

Annexure 6: NoC from department of Languages, Art & Culture dated 25-07-2013

Annexure 7: NoC from Town and Country Planning dated 03-06-2014

Annexure 8: NoC from Temple Trust Chintpurni dated 03-03-2012.


Annexure 10: NoC from NHAI dated 03.01.2014

Annexure 12: NoC from Department of Youth, Sport & Services dated 02-12-2011

Annexure 13: NoC from HP Forest department dated 16-11-2011


Annexure 15: NoC from HP Forest department dated 20-06-2013.

Annexure 16: NoC regarding statutory approval for transfer of land dated 24-11-2014

Annexure 17: NoC from H.P. Forest Department dated 07-11-2013

Annexure 18: NoC from M.C. Kangra dated 01-03-2013 & 09-03-2013

Annexure 19: NoC from Municipal Corporation Shimla dated 13-01-2014 and 13-05-2014

Annexure 20: NoC from H.P. Pollution Control Board dated 07-08-2014

Annexure 21: NoC from Ministry of Forest dated 01-10-2014

Annexure 22: Final Mechanism decided for the project.

Annexure 23: EMP Compliance Status for the completed/on-going subprojects



Annexure 1: Statutory Conditional Approval for sub project 1.1 from MoEF dated 22-04-2013



Annexure 2: HP Forest department letter of handing over of site dated 26-04-2013



Annexure 3: NoC from Temple Trust Naina Devi dated 6-07-2011



Annexure 4: NoC from Municipal Council, Shri Naina Devi Ji dated 09-12-2010



Annexure 4: NoC from Municipal Council, Shri Naina Devi Ji dated 09-12-2010 (English Translation)

Telephone No.01978-288025 Municipal Council, Sh. Naina Devi Ji, Pin Code: 174310 28 MCND-15/2010-2023 09 December, 2010 To, Temple Officer, Temple Committee, Sh. Naina Devi JI, District Bilaspur, H.P. Subject: Approval of building plan for construction of multistorey parking

on Kh No. 1518/133, 1520/134, 1522/135 and 136 and Kh. No. 137 and 1524/141 Mauja Sh. Naina Devi Ji near Ropeway Upper Terminal, ward no. 2.

This is with reference to your letter no dated 28.09.2010 vide

which the Municipal Council in its resolution no. 382 (1) dated 29.11.2010 has granted approval for construction of multistorey parking on the following conditions.

1. The NoC on the approved drawing on the above mentioned Kh. No. will be granted subject to No objection from other departments. As per the revenue Department the total area on Kh. No. 1518/133, 1520/134, 1522/135 and Kh. No. 136 is 177.88 Sq. mtrs and the land belongs to Art & Culture Deptt, Bilaspur. The total area on Kh. No. 137 and 1524/141 is 977.43 Sq. Mtrs and the land belongs to HPPWD.

2. The Work Completion report should be submitted at the time of completion of the project.

3. In case of any disputes with any Stakeholders/ existing partners you will be liable for resolving that dispute. We shall not be made party to that dispute.

4. The Construction materials like sand, stone, dumping of debris etc shall not be stored on the road/ Nallah or in Municipal office without taking prior permission. The area should be kept neat and clean. If rules are broken then strict action will be taken as per the rules.

5. The construction of Cantilever, Sewerage Inspection Chamber etc should be constructed on your own land.

6. For the purpose of construction of multistorey parking, no trees/ branches/ loppings off etc should be made on the specified land or on the adjacent land.

7. Proper arrangement should be made for the rainwater, waste water etc in the project.

8. For construction of multi storey parking, the water for construction purposes should be arranged by yourself and the water from the public taps should not be used.

9. As per the drawings for the said parking project, the rain water should be stored properly and proper rain water harvesting tank to be made.

If the above conditions are not fulfilled or ignored the approval will be cancelled and construction of the multi storey parking will be considered as illegal.

------Sd----------

Officer-in-charge, Municipal Council, Sh. Naina Devi Ji.

Encl: 1. Approved copy of Building plan. 2. G 8, 41/66 dated 11.10.2010 amount Rs. 14,911/-



Annexure 5: NoC from the Member Secretary, SADA dated 18-07- 2014



Annexure 6: NoC from department of Languages, Art & Culture dated 25-07-2013



Annexure 7: NoC from Town & Country Planning dated 03-06-2014



Annexure 8: NoC from Temple Trust Chintpurni dated 03-03-2012






Annexure 10 : NoC from NHAI on 03.01.2014



Annexure 11: NoC from Forest Department dated 21st April, 2014



Annexure 12: NoC from Department of Youth, Sport & Services dated 02-12-2011












Annexure 16: NoC regarding statutory approval for transfer of land dated 24-11-2014



Annexure 17: NoC from H.P. Forest Department dated 07-11-2013



Annexure18: NoC from M.C. Kangra dated 01-03-2013 & 09-03-2013



Annexure 19: NoC from Municipal Corporation Shimla dated 13-01-2014 and 13-05-2014



Annexure 20: NoC from H.P. Pollution Control Board dated 07-08-2014



Annexure 21: NoC from Ministry of forest dated 01-10-2014 (Hindi)



Annexure 21: NoC from Ministry of forest dated 01-10-2014 (English Translation)

Government of India

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change Regional office

FRI Campus, Pearson Road, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun- 248006, Phone: 0135-275080 Letter No. 9-HPB 830/2011-CHA/378 Dated: 01.10.2014 To,

Principal Secretary, Forest Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat Shimla. Subject: Diversion of 1.1210 Ha of Forest land in favor of

Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla for the construction of Car parking near Tourism information Centre at Old barrier Shimla, within the jurisdiction of Shimla Forest Division & District Shimla, H.P.

Reference: Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest cum-Nodal Officer,

Himachal Pradesh letter No. 48-2101/2010 (FCA) dated 22.09.2014 and Forest Conservator (Central) North Regional office letter no. 9-HPB 830/2011- CHA dated 09.12.2011.

Sir, This is with reference to above referred letters vide which permission was requested for the above mentioned subject under clause 2 of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 from Govt of India. The proposal received from the State Government was thoroughly studied and NoC is granted for construction of parking complex on 1.1210 Ha forest land on the following terms and conditions:

1. The existing legal statas of forest land shall not be changed.

2. The number of trees cut should be minimal and it shall not exceed to 215.

3. As per plan PF/10 Malgi for compensatory afforestation of Rs.2,17,250/- has been received from Implementing agency. The planting of trees on 2.242 HA forest land shall be done within one year from date of issue of this letter.

4. N.P.V rates are increased then the implementing agency has to bear the increased amount

5. No camps shall be made by the Implementing Agency for residing the labour/ staff on the proposed site.

6. The implementing agency shall provide LPG/ Kerosene oil to its labour/ staff so that the trees are not damaged.

7. During construction of the project, due care to be taken for plants and animals in the vicinity.

8. The forest land shall be utilized for the said objectives and not for any other purposes.

9. The demarcation of the project land should be done on the expenses of the procurer, RCC pillar method shall be used.

10. The instructions of Ministry of Environment & Forest, New Delhi vide letter no. 11-48/2002-FC dated 29/30

th April, 2005, 5-3/2007- FC dated

17.January, 2011 and other instructions received should be adhered to.

11. If any clause/ rule/ Court order etc. is applicable on the project, the State Government/ User Agency shall be responsible for taking the permission themselves.

If the above conditions are not fulfilled then the Ministry will cancel the NoC. The State Government, through Forest Department is responsible for fulfilling all the conditions.

Yours Faithfully, -------Sd--------

(D.P. Singh) Principal Chief Conservator of Forest,

Dehradun. Copy to the following for information and necessary action:

1. Addl. Director General (FC), Ministry of Environment & Forest, Environment Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

2. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest cum-Nodal Officer, Forest Department, Talland, Himachal Pradesh

3. Divisional Forest Officer, Shimla Forest Division, Distt. Shimla, H.P.

4. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla, H.P.

5. Order register.

Yours Faithfully,

-------Sd-------- (D.P. Singh)

Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Dehradun. .



Annexure 22: Final Monitoring Mechanism decided for the project

a) The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Himachal Pradesh, is the Executing Agency.

b) The implementing agency is the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Board (HPTDB).

c) The Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established in Shimla for the overall project management and

d) Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been established in Dhaliyara at Distt. Kangra and Shimla. PIU Kullu will be established shortly.

e) Environmental Specialist has been deputed to the PMU, who will be responsible for implementation of the environmental safeguard provisions. Project

Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) have been recruited to provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project

implementation.

f) Within the PMC team, an Environmental Specialist provides overall direction for management of environmental issues, and provides technical support to the

PMU including implementation of the environmental safeguards according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures

associated with subprojects.

g) The Environmental Specialist of the DSC team is responsible for preparation of the Environmental assessment documents in line with the EARF and supervises

the implementation of the EMP provisions in the subprojects. The DSC Safeguards specialist supports environmental management functions including updating

IEEs with respect to sub-project Environmental Management Plans, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects.

He/she will be required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts. Contractors will

be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in the EMP.

h) The PMU, oversees the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, its responsibilities include preparation and

updating of IEEs consistent with the ADBs Safeguards Policy Statement and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Himachal

Pradesh and the Government of India. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the DSC - Safeguards specialist.

i) The project includes upfront and on-going supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The

effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU

supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the PMC/DSC.

j) Towards addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and implementation, the DSC will include provisions for inputs of an

Environmental Specialist. In addition to addressing the issues related to environmental management in the project, the Environmental Specialist will play a

central role in ensuring capability building on Environmental Management of the PMU/PIU, Contractor and Line Departments.

k) The sample monitoring plan are as below with responsibility.



Indicators Parameters Targets Frequency Responsibility Remedial action

Construction stage

Ambient Air Quality

PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2, CO

NAAQMS, 2009

Once during construction

Contractor, through approved Monitoring Agency

Stricter implementation of emission norms

Water quality

TDS, pH, Hardness, Faecal coliform, E coli

Designated best use parameters



Identify source of contamination & treat effluent before discharge into receiving waters. For continued non-compliance, invoke penalty clauses

Dust suppression

Frequency, timing & location

No dust rising from construction site

Once a week during construction

PIU through DSC

Increase frequency

Machinery noise

dB (A)

五75Db(A) at 1 m free field from M/C



Ensure compliance, for continued non-compliance invoke penalty clause

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Plan

Plan covers all activities

Compliance with applicable labour laws

Continuous

Contractor

Identify non-compliance and modify plan

OHS implementation record

Site maintenance, medical facilities, instructions, signage

Compliance with OHS

Continuous

Contractor

In case of continued non-compliance, invoke penalty clauses

Operations stage

Ambient Air Quality

PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2, CO

NAAQMS, 2009

Once annually during peak season

Dept of Forests & Wildlife Contractor, through approved Monitoring Agency

Stricter implementation of emission norms

Water quality

TDS, pH, Hardness, Faecal coliform, E coli

Designated best use parameters

Twice annually – May & September


Identify source of contamination & treat effluent before discharge into receiving waters. For continued non-compliance, invoke penalty clauses

Ambient noise

day and night time noise levels

NANQS (National Ambient Noise Quality Standards)

Once annually during peak season


Identify source and strictly regulate noise emissions



Annexure 23: EMP Compliance Status for the completed/on-going subprojects

Sr. No.

Name of project Stipulations Compliance Status Work Status Remark/Remedial Actions


Not complied

1 Naina Devi Destination improvements

1.1 Circular Road – 1000 m x 3.75 m):

EMP provisions by contractors Work under progress

Inspection reports to be documented.

Ambient Air Monitoring Testing conducted by HPPCB (Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board) and results are within limit

Water Monitoring No natural/GW at site. Supply water sampled for testing by HPPCB

Ambient Noise Monitoring Testing conducted by HPPCB (Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board) and results are within limit

Machinery Noise Monitoring To be done 1.2 Car parking and other

amenities EMP provisions by contractors Work just started. Provisions to be followed


Water Monitoring No natural/GW at site. Supply water sampled for testing by HPPCB


Machinery Noise Monitoring To be done 2 Chintpurni Destination improvements

2.1 Integrated parking, interpretation Centre, toilets & other visitor amenities




Water Monitoring Testing conducted by HPPCB (Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board) and results are within limit




Sr. No.



Not complied

Machinery Noise Monitoring To be done 2.2 Rest sheds, toilet

facilities and view points along road from TRC to temple at Chintpurni

EMP provisions by contractors Contract terminated

Proposal to merge with 2.1 contract


Water Monitoring Testing conducted by HPPCB (Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board) and results are within limit


Machinery Noise Monitoring To be done 3 Pong dam area subproject proposal

3.1 Information Centre at Pong Dam

EMP provisions by contractors Work completed

Ambient Air Monitoring Testing being conducted by HPPCB

Water Monitoring -do-

Ambient Noise Monitoring -do-

Machinery Noise Monitoring Not required 3.2 Parking and toilet

facilities EMP provisions by contractors Work completed




Machinery Noise Monitoring Not required 3.3 Camping facilities, with

provisions for 10 tents, including toilets etc

EMP provisions by contractors Work completed




Machinery Noise Monitoring Not required 3.4 Jetty development EMP provisions by contractors Work completed




Machinery Noise Monitoring Not required 3.5 Landscaping and signage EMP provisions by contractors Work under

progress Inspection reports to be documented.




Sr. No.



Not complied



Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 4 Ranser island and Karu island improvement subproject proposal

4.1

Redevelopment of Forest rest house- Ranser island






Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 4.2 Jetty development,

Ranser and Karu Island EMP provisions by contractors Ranser

completed but Karu work is not underway due to high water level





Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 4.3 Treks around the island -

4km EMP provisions by contractors Work under





Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 4.4 Landscaping, planting

along the peripheral trail and directional signage

EMP provisions by contractors Work not started

4.5 Watch towers for bird watching in Karu island





Ambient Noise Monitoring -do- Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 5 Forest rest houses & camping sites of VFDS subproject proposal 5.1 A Camping sites

development at Nagrota Work yet not started



Sr. No.



Not complied

Suriyan

5.1 B Forest rest house - improvement and camping sites development at Dhameta






Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 6 Community based tourism activities subproject proposal

6.1 Community based tourism activities in villages, including skill development, training, etc.

Shifted under consultancy assignments

8 Kangra Town subproject proposal

8.1 Parking for 100 vehicles at Brajeshwari temple, Kangra






Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 9 Shimla subproject proposal

9.1 A Shimla Mall Road restoration project



Ambient Air Monitoring To be done by HPPCB



Machinery Noise Monitoring -do- 9.1 B Shimla rehabilitation of

town hall EMP provisions by contractors Work under


Ambient Air Monitoring To be done by HPPCB



Machinery Noise Monitoring -do-

10 Tutikandi Multistorey Parking Facility

Under Procurement Stage Baseline environmental in underway.



END OF REPORT

Documents

Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report · been extended to 31st March, 2015. b) The IEE/EMP for this subproject is part of contract agreement. c) Retaining wall, pipe culvert