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Environmental Monitoring Report
Semi Annual Monitoring Report January to June 2020
NEPAL: Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project Loan 3542 NEP
30 June 2020
Submitted To: Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission Metropark, Kathmandu
Submitted By: Nepal Electricity Authority Project Management Directorate Matatirtha, Kathmandu
Prepared By: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (India) and Jade Consult Pvt. Ltd. Project Supervision Consultant
This Environmental Monitoring 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. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic areas in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Executive Summary
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project (PTDEEP) to enhance the transmission and distribution system and improve reliability and quality of electric supply in the Kathmandu valley. This project is loaned project of ADB and the project commissioning date is December 2021. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) will serve as the Executing Agency (EA) and will implement all the activities under the Asian Development Bank loan through its Project Management Directorate (PMD). The project will contribute to Nepal’s distribution system strengthening in the Kathmandu Valley and other major urban centers by scaling up distribution system efficiency and reliability, facilitating adequate power supply to meet ever-growing energy needs of the valley, increasing service reliability of the utility and building capacity for the overall distribution system development.
The Investment component and activities to be included in the project are:
• Sub-project 1: Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Reinforcement project Construction of 132/11 kV gas insulated substations at:
Chapagaun Mulpani Phutung
• Sub-project 2: Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan Substation Construction Project Construction of new (220/132/11kV) gas insulated substation (GIS) at Lapsiphedi. Construction of new gas insulated substations (132/11kV) at Changunarayan
• Sub-project 3: 220/132kV Barhabise (New) GIS Substation Enhancement of Distribution networks in Kathmandu Valley Construction of 220/132/11kV gas insulated substation at Barhabise
• Sub-project 4: Enhancement of Distribution networks in Kathmandu Valley Enhancement of Distribution networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley Enhancement of Distribution networks in Eastern and Southern Region of Kathmandu Valley
• Sub-project 5: Delivery of Distribution Transformers
• Sub-project 6: Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Eastern Region of Nepal Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Western Region of Nepal Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Central Region of Nepal
Under the provision of then Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1996, then Environment Protection Rules (EPR), 1997 of Government of Nepal (GoN) and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been conducted for the substations of subproject 1 and 2 and approved by the concern authorized body. After the approval of environmental assessment i.e. IEE, subproject 1 and 2 of the project entered in the implementation phase. Land acquisition Phutung substation (SS) has been completed whereas land acquisition for Mulpani SS, Changunarayan SS and Lapsiphedi SS are under process. Land acquisition for the Chapagaun substation is in the process of land price negotiation. Counter survey, site levelling has been completed for Changunarayan, Mulapani and Phutung SS. But site levelling work is ongoing for Lapsiphedi SS.
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to avoid, minimize and mitigate potential negative impacts of the project and will be implemented in all stages (pre-construction, construction and operation & maintenance) of the project. Currently project activities are in different stages of document related prerequisites, land acquisition process, design and survey work, counter survey, site leveling works and approval of design drawing. All the project activities
will be carried out in compliance with EMP. Compliance status will be updated on further reports with the progress on construction activities. Regular monitoring work will be carried out in order to make effective implementation. Environmental safeguard related project activities are in compliance with covenants as regular follow up actions are being taken.
NEA has an existing procedure to receive inquiries and complaints about project related activities (developed for other ADB projects), as well as responding to such inquiries and complaints. Feedback from potentially affected persons (AP) has been used to establish a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) appropriate to the expected level of impacts. NEA has established a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) to handle issues from project affected persons (APs), document issues raised and resolution of issues. The GRC is headed by the NEA Project Manager. Other members include chairpersons of the relevant rural municipality or municipality and representative of the APs. APs are given the opportunity to present his/her concerns/issues at the GRC. The GRM is based on five levels of action aimed at resolving issues as soon as possible (normally within 15 or 30 days). Till date, eight grievances regarding environmental issues have been recorded. The 4 grievances are resolved. Resolution of the 3 grievances are under process in the second level of GRM. Due to the lockdown, the GRC meeting is not conducted effectively to resolve the remaining grievances. However, 1 grievance are addressed as not possible.
The report intends to measure and demonstrate the compliance of various project activities with EMP and applicable regulatory framework.
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ADB Asian Development Bank
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AP Affected People
BOD Biological Oxygen Demand
CBO Community Based Organization
DoED Department of Electricity Development
EMP Environmental Monitoring Plan
EMR Environmental Monitoring Report
EHSMP Environmental Health and Safety Management Plan
FGL Formation Ground Levelling
FY Fiscal Year
GIS Gas Insulated Substation
GoN Government of Nepal
GRC Grievance Redress Committee
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
Ha Hectare
HH Household
HIV Human Immune deficiency Virus
IEE Initial Environment Examination
kV Kilo Volt
KVDA Kathmandu Valley Development Authority
NEA Nepal Electricity Authority
NGO Non-governmental Organization
NPR Nepalese Rupees
OHS Occupation Health and Safety
OPGW Optical Ground Wire
PM Project Manager
PMD Project Management Directorate
PTDEEP Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
RoW Right of Way
RP Resettlement Plan
R&R Rehabilitation and Resettlement
SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride
SPS Safeguard Policy Statement
SS Substation
US United States
Tables of Content Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. ii Tables of Content ..................................................................................................................... v List of Tables ............................................................................................................................ v List of Figure ............................................................................................................................ v List of Annex: ........................................................................................................................... v 1. Background ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Project Description ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Project Progress Status and Implementation Schedule ................................................ 2 1.2.1. Progress Status .................................................................................................... 2 1.2.2. Implementation Schedule ..................................................................................... 5
2. Compliance to National Regulations ................................................................................... 6 3. Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement ................................ 6 4. Compliance to Environmental Management Plan ................................................................ 6 5. Safeguards Monitoring Results and Unanticipated Impacts ...............................................10 6. Implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanism and Complaints Received from Stakeholders ..........................................................................................................................25 6.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism ..................................................................................25 7. Major Issues ......................................................................................................................26 7.1. Lapshiphedi, Changunarayan Substation Construction Project ...................................27 7.2. Kathmandu valley Transmission Line Reinforcement Construction Project .................27 7.3. Khimti-Bahrabise 200/400 kV Transmission Line Substation Project ..........................27 7.4 Enhancement of Distribution Network in Central & Northern Region of Kathmandu V.29 8. Conclusion and Recommendations ....................................................................................27 8.1. Conclusion ..................................................................................................................27 8.2. Recommendations ......................................................................................................28
List of Tables Table 1. 1: Details of Sub-projects and its components .............................................................. 1 Table 1. 2: Project progress status ............................................................................................. 2 Table 1. 3: Implementation Schedule ......................................................................................... 5 Table 6. 1: Environmental related recorded Grievances ............................................................26
List of Figure Figure 1: Monthly PM2.5 for 2018-2020 ......................................................................................10 Figure 2: Air Pollution Data of Kathmandu on 2020-06-30 ........................................................11 Figure 3: Air quality index map for Project Areas March 15, 2018 at 10:00AM ..........................11 Figure 4: Legend of Air Quality Index Map ................................................................................12
List of Annex: Annex 1: Status of compliance with loan and grants covenants Annex 2: Status of environmental safeguards during planning stage Annex3: Status of environmental safeguards during implementation stage
PTDEEP 1 NEA-PSC
1. Background
The Government of Nepal (GoN) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) negotiated the loan on
19 May 2017 for Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project (PTDEEP)
and loan agreement was signed on 29th June 2017. The project is expected to be completed by
December 2021. The project will contribute to Nepal’s distribution system reinforcement in the
Kathmandu Valley and other major urban centers by scaling up distribution system efficiency and
reliability, facilitating adequate power supply to meet ever-growing energy needs of the valley,
increasing service reliability of the utility and building capacity for the overall distribution system
development.
The main aim of the Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
(PTDEEP) is to enhance the distribution capacity and improve reliability and quality of electricity
supply in the Kathmandu valley by reducing distribution system overloads and technical and
commercial losses. This will be done through strengthening of the transmission grid capacity,
increase capacity, rehabilitating the distribution network in the project area and enhancing
operational and financial performance of NEA distribution centers.
1.1. Project Description
The project activity comprises (i) construction of six new substations, (ii) upgrading and burial of
distribution lines and other network components to the maximum extent possible, (iii) upgrading
of overhead distribution lines where burial is not possible, (iv) delivery of distribution transformers,
and (v) replacement of conventional meters with smart meters.
The PTDEEP project as a whole is categorized in four components. The details of project components along with its associated substation/ Distribution centers are mentioned in Table 1.1.
Table 1. 1: Details of Sub-projects and its components SN Sub-projects Components Substations/ Distribution
center
S1 Kathmandu Valley
Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement project
o Construction of 3 gas insulated
substation (132/11kV) at:
Mulpani
Phutung
Chapagaun & 1 GIS
SS1: Mulpani SS
SS2: Phutung SS
SS3: Chapagaun SS
S2 Lapsiphedi and
Changunarayan
substation construction
project
o Construction of new (220/132/11kV) gas insulated substation (GIS) at Lapsiphedi.
o Construction of gas insulated substation (132/11kV) at Changunarayan
SS1: Lapsiphedi SS
SS2: Changunarayan SS
S3 220/132kV Barhabise
(New) GIS Substation o Construction of 220/132/11kV gas
insulated substation at Barhabise
SS1: Barhabise SS
PTDEEP 2 NEA-PSC
1.2. Project Progress Status and Implementation Schedule
1.2.1. Progress Status
Currently, the project has entered the implementation stage. The progress made in the implementation under different PTDEEP subprojects components are summarized on Table 1.2:
Table 1. 2: Project progress status
Sub-project
Sub-Components Works Completed by June 2020 Works for the second half of 2020
S1 Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project
SS1 Mulpani Substation
Soil investigation work completed. Site leveling is carried out. Superstructure drawings finalized. Boundary wall work commenced but left in between. Power transformers inspection completed.
Work at Mulpani discontinued due to design and associated problems with type of soil
Survey, Site leveling, Soil investigation, boundary wall and retaining wall at new proposed site.
SS2
Phutung Substation
Contour survey and Soil investigation work has been completed at Phutung S/S Site. The site leveling work is carried out, however FGL is yet to be achieved. Major equipment drawings like power transformer, GIS equipment has been approved. Dispatch of power transformer is under process.
Access road, boundary wall, retaining wall and piling works
SS3
Chapagaun Substation
Due to problem faced during negotiation with landowners, work could not commence at Chapagaon.
Survey, preliminary works and commencement of foundations at alternate site at Thimi
S4 Enhancement of
Distribution Networks
Kathmandu Valley
o Central and Northern Region of
Kathmandu Valley
o Eastern and Southern Region of
Kathmandu Valley
DC1: Ratanpark
DC2: Maharajganj
S5 Delivery of Distribution
transformers
o Delivery of Distribution
transformers
S6 Enhancement of
Distribution Networks in
Major Centers of Nepal
o Eastern Region of Nepal
o Central Region of Nepal
o Western Region of Nepal
PTDEEP 3 NEA-PSC
Sub-project
Sub-Components Works Completed by June 2020 Works for the second half of 2020
S2 Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan substation construction project
SS1
Lapsiphedi Substation
Contour survey and Soil Investigation
works (except plate load test) have
been completed. Site levelling work is
partially completed (cutting part).
Survey of approach road has been
completed.
Contract award after
re-bidding
S2
Changunarayan Substation
Site Leveling and contour survey works has been completed. Soil Investigation works at Changunarayan S/S has also been completed. Construction of retaining wall is almost completed.
Contract award after re-bidding
S3 220/132kV Barhabise (New) GIS Substation Enhancement of Distribution networks in Kathmandu Valley
Construction of 220/132/11kV gas insulated substation at Barhabise
The Contour Survey & Soil Investigation works has been completed at Barhabise S/S Site. The site leveling work is carried out, however FGL is yet to be achieved. Dispatch of Power & LT Transformer & EOT Crane is under process.
Completion of Site levelling, Retaining Wall, & Boundary Wall works. Construction of Type B & C Quarter Room Building. Commencement of Equipment foundation.
S4 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
Central and Northern Region
Detailed survey work.
Cable laying and construction of panel foundation work is under progress at Tareveer, Shivapuri, Ganeshthan, Panipokhari, Golfutar feeder.
Overall progress 15%
.
HDD/MHDD/Open trench, HDPE pipe laying, foundation for feeder panels, RMU, Transformers, Cable laying and termination work
Eastern and Southern Region
Detailed survey work.
HDD/MHDD/Open trench, HDPE pipe laying, foundation for feeder panels, RMU, Transformers, Cable
PTDEEP 4 NEA-PSC
Sub-project
Sub-Components Works Completed by June 2020 Works for the second half of 2020
Cable laying and construction of panel foundation work is under progress at Danchi, Jorpati and Pasupati feeder.
Overall progress 15.5%
laying and termination.
S5 Delivery of Distribution Transformers
Supply of Distribution Transformers
Technical evaluation is under process
S6 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal
Eastern Region (Biratnagar, Dharan, Itahari)
GIS mapping completed.
Load Growth forecasting for Biratnagar is completed.
Demand Forecast, system studies and DPR preparation.
Central Region (Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Kalaiya, Jitpur-Simara, Bharatpur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur)
GIS mapping completed.
Load Growth forecasting for Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Kalaiya, Jitpur-Simara, Bharatpur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur is completed.
Bhaktapur load flow studies completed and DPR is submitted
Demand Forecast and DPR preparation.
Western Region (Pokhara, Lekhnath, Butwal, Tulsipur, Gorahi, Nepalgunj and Dhangadi)
GIS Mapping Completed.
Load Growth forecasting for Pokhara, Lekhnath, Butwal, Nepalgunj
and Dhangadi is completed.
Demand Forecast and DPR preparation
PTDEEP 5 NEA-PSC
1.2.2. Implementation Schedule
The implementation schedule for the commissioning of this project is presented in below.
Table 1. 3: Implementation Schedule
PTDEEP 6 NEA-PSC
2. Compliance to National Regulations
According to the then Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1996 and Environmental Protection Rules (EPR), 1997 of Government of Nepal (GoN) and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009, Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required for the substation project which requires the private land for the project activities. However, if the transmission line passes from protected areas (national park, wildlife reserves, conservation areas including Chure region), environmental impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory according to schedule 2 of EPR 1997.
Moreover, considering National Energy Crisis Alleviation and Electricity Development Decade concept note, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has issued "IEE and EIA Working Procedures for Hydropower and Transmission Line Project, 2073 BS" effective from 2073 Kartik 4 (20 October 2016) to simplify and expedite environmental assessment approval process by assigning authority to Department of Electricity Development (DoED).
The preparation of IEE had been completed for the Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan substations from another project (Tamakoshi-Kathmandu TLP) and achieved approval from the authorized body. IEE study does not need to be prepared for Mulpani Substation, Phutung Substation & Chapagaun Substation under the subproject Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project. As this project is under category B according to ADB policy, combined IEE for all 6 substations has been prepared which is enough for this project. According to Environmental Protection Rule 2020, if the proposed substation lies in conservation area, protected area, and its buffer zone, it requires IEE study to be conducted.
3. Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement
Environmental safeguard related project activities are in compliance with covenants as given in Annex 1.
4. Compliance to Environmental Management Plan
The EMP has been developed as part of the environmental assessment to avoid, minimize, and mitigate potential negative impacts of the Project. The EMP comprises routine environmental monitoring to support proactive mitigation of any potential impact from construction and operations.
The environmental safeguard consultant from project supervision is regularly visiting the project sites to monitor the environmental compliances and is conducting regular meeting with project officials.
The EMP will be implemented in three stages of the project: i. Pre-construction, ii. Construction, iii. Operation and maintenance. Overall Environmental Compliance will be followed as the construction work begins. Currently, design, survey and soil test is completed at Mulpani and Phutung substation. Status of environmental safeguards during planning stage and implementation stage is attached in Annex 2 and 3 respectively.
Based on the approved EMP, the contractor has prepared the EHSMP report and submitted to PSC for the review. The PSC is reviewing the EHSMP report and will provide the observations/suggestions. The contractor has prepared the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Safe Work Procedure (SWP) to resume the construction work at sites during the lock down due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Details of compliance to environmental management plan are provided in Table 4-1.
PTDEEP 7 NEA-PSC
Table 4-1: Compliance status to Environmental management plan
Activity Environmental Issues Compliance Status Remarks
Pre-construction Stage
Regulatory clearance and Permitting
Impacts on potentially sensitive sites: potential loss of productive agricultural
Being Complied with: Land acquisition has been completed in all s/s except Chapagaun S/S. In few s/s, compensation distribution is under process. For the restoration of income generation, training will be conducted which will be included in RP report. RP is being updated.
Regulatory clearance is not applicable.
Environmental Monitoring
Impact on Air Quality at project sites
Complied with. Pre-project level air quality monitoring had been carried out.
Baseline of air quality monitoring in pre project phase is given in section 5.
Construction Phase
Construction stage environmental monitoring
Inadequate/ unsafe working condition Environmental impairment at project sites
Complied with. environmental monitoring is ongoing for the Distribution Package. Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses in SS package.
Compensatory clearance
Impact on Environmentally sensitive site, potential loss of productive agricultural and trees
Being Complied with: Land acquisition has been completed in all s/s except Chapagaun S/S. Compensation distribution is under process in few S/S. For the restoration of income generation, training will be conducted which will be included in RP report. RP is being updated.
Physical construction: manual labor and mechanized construction
Worker/ Operator and local safety (Noise) Equipment wear and tear
Distribution package-Complied with. Safety equipment are provided to worker/operator and are properly used during the construction work. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
PTDEEP 8 NEA-PSC
Activity Environmental Issues Compliance Status Remarks
Health and safety
Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public Potential BOD and Fecal coliform contamination
Distribution package-Major points of EHS plan are implemented. However, improvement required in few areas in distribution package SS package-Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Site clearance after completion of construction work & management of excavated soil at site to be improved.
Construction equipment maintenance
Wastewater from maintenance may cause soil and water contamination
Distribution package-Complied with. Construction equipment are well maintained. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
Physical construction: manual labor and mechanized construction
Dust, exhaust, and noise emissions from construction equipment
Distribution package-Complied with: Adequate safety gears (masks, glass, and boots) to worker and operator to affect less harm from construction equipment. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
Storage of chemicals and any hazardous materials
Possible spills resulting in contamination of soil, water, and air
Distribution package-Complied with. The chemicals and hazardous materials are well maintained. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
Construction waste management
Localized soil and water pollution due to inadequate management and control
Distribution package-Partially Complied with. The soil generated from the excavation are used for refilling however, remaining soil are not fully cleaned at construction site. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
The contractor should be instructed to clean the site after the construction work completed.
Environmental monitoring
Inadequate/unsafe working conditions Environmental impairment at project
Distribution package-Complied with. Regular environmental monitoring is carried out to monitor the unsafe working condition at project sites.
PTDEEP 9 NEA-PSC
Activity Environmental Issues Compliance Status Remarks
sites, Impact in air quality at project sites.
Water Spraying is done to prevent dust pollution. SS package- Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses.
Operation and Maintenance Phase
Routine operations and maintenance
Potential disturbance to other utility functions and vehicular traffic.
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
Electric shock Injury or death to the workers and public
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
SF6 management
Fugitive emissions Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
PTDEEP 10 NEA-PSC
5. Safeguards Monitoring Results and Unanticipated Impacts
The monitoring works begins along with construction activities. Currently, design work is in progress for all the substation sub projects (except Chapagaon where land acquisition is still under process, Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan where contract is terminated due to non-performance). Contract has been awarded for Smart Meters and supplies commenced. Procurement process is underway for distribution transformer. The result of pre project air quality monitoring is given below.
The concentration of PM2.5 of Kathmandu valley was measured in 2018-2020 and illustrated in graph below. The monthly average concentration of PM2.5 was found comparatively higher in winter (Jan 2020) 201 µg/m3 and lower in monsoon season 22µg/m3 (Jun2020). Detail is in figure 1.
Figure 1: Monthly PM2.5 for 2018-2020 Source link: http://aqicn.org/city/nepal/kathmandu/ratnapark/
The average hourly concentration of PM2.5 was recorded maximum at 8AM (22.88 µg/m3) and minimum at 11PM (10.01 µg/m3). The graph also indicates that concentration of PM2.5 was found quit fluctuating in below figure 2.
PTDEEP 11 NEA-PSC
Figure 2: Air Pollution Data of Kathmandu on 2020-06-30 Source link: http://pollution.gov.np/
Based on the legend of Air Quality Index Map, the air quality of project area measured on March 15 was found ranging from 151 to 300 indicating unhealthy to very unhealthy in air pollution level.
Figure 3: Air quality index map for Project Areas March 15, 2018 at 10:00AM
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PTDEEP 12 NEA-PSC
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The project construction works will be carried out under these baselines and to reduce further environment quality degradation adequate mitigation measures have been suggested in IEE study report.
PTDEEP 13 NEA-PSC
Table 5-1: Construction activities and their mitigation measures
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
S1 Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project
SS1 Mulpani
Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits are paid as per applicable regulations to all affected landowners in transparent way.
Land acquisition is completed.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Restoration works, soil disposal and tree cutting are not applicable. Drainage work is under process.
Access Road Up gradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Design of foundations
for major equipment / control
room building/ GIS Hall etc. are
yet to be submitted. Change of
site location is being
contemplated due to problems
associated with type of soil.
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching/ leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
PTDEEP 14 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Practice of using Optical Ground Wire in Transmission line in contrast to traditional shield/ static/sky/ground wire in overhead transmission line has added benefit of optical fibers that can be used for telecommunications purposes. Associating preparations in substation with OPGW can serve dual purpose of protecting lighting strikes as well as
PTDEEP 15 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
transmitting data provided as suggestion
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration.
SS2 Phutung
Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations paid to all affected landowners in transparent way.
Land acquisition completed.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Design of foundations
for different equipment / control
room building / GIS Hall, etc.
are yet to be submitted.
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
PTDEEP 16 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Access Road having erosional and stability issues and cannot accommodate such vehicles without retention intervention
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Practice of using Optical Ground Wire in Transmission line in contrast to traditional shield/ static/sky/ground wire in overhead transmission line has added benefit of optical fibers that can be used for telecommunications purposes. Associating preparations in substation with OPGW can serve dual purpose of protecting lighting strikes as well as
PTDEEP 17 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
transmitting data provided as suggestion
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
SS3 Chapagaun Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected landowners in transparent way.
The problem encountered during land acquisition, so location of substation is likely to be shifted.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Project construction phase has not commenced.
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
PTDEEP 18 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Practice of using Optical Ground Wire in Transmission line in contrast to traditional shield/ static/sky/ground wire in overhead transmission line has added benefit of optical fibers that can be used for telecommunications purposes. Associating preparations in substation with OPGW can serve dual purpose of protecting lighting strikes as well as
PTDEEP 19 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
transmitting data provided as suggestion
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
S2 Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan Substation Construction Project
SS1 Lapsiphedi Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected landowners in transparent way.
Land acquisition for Lapsiphedi SS is under process. 39 APs have been compensated (NRs 390,009,375) and 5 APs are in the process of compensation.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
In relation to this 3 km, locals have demanded supportive funds for another 15km road in the village in addition to support for local skill development, installation of 2 drinking water tanks, local health facilities, jobs and monastery.
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has commenced. The mentioned mitigation measures are planned. The contract has been terminated for the Lapsiphedi SS due to non-performance
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
PTDEEP 20 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment’s
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking concrete lined pits are erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are maintained
PTDEEP 21 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures included during installation of communication equipment
Practice of using Optical Ground Wire in Transmission line in contrast to traditional shield/ static/sky/ground wire in overhead transmission line has added benefit of optical fibers that can be used for telecommunications purposes. Associating preparations in substation with OPGW can serve dual purpose of protecting lighting strikes as well as transmitting data provided as a suggestion
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
SS2 Changunarayan Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected landowners in transparent way.
Land Acquisition Almost in complete stage. Out of 49 APs, 4 APs are yet to receive payment of compensation. NPR 316,926,562.5 has been disbursed.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Construction of
Retaining wall has been
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
PTDEEP 22 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
completed and Gabion wall is
under progress.
The contract has been
terminated for the
Changunarayan SS due to non-
performance.
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6
leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
PTDEEP 23 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Practice of using Optical Ground Wire in Transmission line in contrast to traditional shield/ static/sky/ground wire in overhead transmission line has added benefit of optical fibers that can be used for telecommunications purposes. Associating preparations in substation with OPGW can serve dual purpose of protecting lighting strikes as well as transmitting data provided as suggestion
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
S3 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
Fixing of Distribution Transformers and Accessories
Safety and distance from human reach to be maintained. Lines through private and cultivated land need to be avoided. Ensure physical and cultural resources are not adversely affected.
The project construction phase has commenced. Lines through Private land cultivated land are avoided. Well maintained in barricades, warning sign and covering at site provided. Excavated soil materials are used to refill but remaining soil are not placed properly at site.
Boring holes vertically and horizontally
Occupational Safety to be maintained, leakage of machine oil to soil to be avoided. Barricading and traffic diversion to the work zone to be maintained. Noise and vibration to avoid close to sensitive sites. Soil Management with minimal dust in the
PTDEEP 24 NEA-PSC
SN Sub- Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
ground to be worked with. Spraying of Water three times a day.
Effect of Noise and vibration is occurred while the construction work is done at night-time.
Restoration of excavated site
Warning Sign and covering of exposed areas.
S4 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Eastern and Southern Region of Kathmandu Valley
Fixing of Distribution Transformers and Accessories
Safety and distance from human reach to be maintained. Lines through private and cultivated land need to be avoided. Ensure physical and cultural resources are not adversely affected.
The project construction phase has commenced. Lines through Private land cultivated land are avoided. Well maintained in barricades, warning sign and covering at site provided. Excavated soil materials are used to refill but remaining soil are not placed properly at site. Effect of Noise and vibration is occurred while the construction work is done at night-time.
Boring holes vertically and horizontally
Occupational Safety to be maintained, leakage of machine oil to soil to be avoided. Barricading and traffic diversion to the work zone to be maintained. Noise and vibration to avoid close to sensitive sites. Soil Management with minimal dust in the ground to be worked with. Spraying of Water three times a day.
Restoration of excavated site
Warning Sign and covering of exposed areas.
S5 Delivery of Distribution Transformers
Not applicable as this component only supply component and does not involve any site activity
S5 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal
Not applicable as this component does not involve any physical activity
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6. Implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanism and Complaints Received from Stakeholders
6.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism
NEA has an existing procedure to receive inquiries and complaints about project related activities (developed for other ADB projects), as well as responding to such inquiries and complaints. Feedback from potentially affected persons (AP) has been used to establish a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) appropriate to the expected level of impacts. NEA has established a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) to handle issues from project affected persons (APs), document issues raised and resolution of issues. The GRC is headed by the NEA Project Manager. Other members include chairpersons of the relevant rural municipality or municipality and a representative of the APs. APs are given the opportunity to present his/her concerns/issues at the GRC. The GRM is based on five levels of action aimed at resolving issues as soon as possible (normally within 15 or 30 days). First Level of GRM: The first level of intervention will be informally to construction contractors and project implementation consultants, and then formally, if necessary, to the rural municipality or municipalities. Given the nature of the project outputs, the construction manager should be able to resolve most issues informally, possibly with assistance of project implementation consultants. The project implementation consultants will record: (i) the name of the person (s) making the complaint, (ii) the date, complaint was received, (iii) nature and location of the complaint, and (v) how the complaint was resolved (if resolved). This information will be forwarded to PMD and made available on request to the rural municipality. If the complaint or issue is not resolved informally, the AP may submit the complaint to the rural municipality. If the issue is not resolved within 15 days, it will be referred to the second level of GRM.
Second Level of GRM: If the grievance remains unresolved, the rural municipality will forward the complaints to the NEA PMD, with notification to the APs of this action. The PMD will answer queries and seek resolution regarding various issues including social, or livelihood impacts and environmental impacts. PMD will direct the project implementation consultants and construction contractors to undertake corrective measures in the field. Information previously collected on AP, date of complaint, etc., will be expanded to include the second-level efforts to resolve issues. If the issue is not resolved within 15 days, it will be referred to the third level of GRM.
The third Level of GRM is the GRC, which will meet when necessary with all costs of each hearing borne by the project. The GRC will suggest corrective measures at the field level and issue directions that these measures are implemented within 30 days. NEA PMD will assign a project safeguard specialist to act as the GRC secretary, responsible for processing and placing all documents before the GRC, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings and taking follow-up action to see the formal orders are issued and the decisions are carried out. At this level, issues are expected to be resolved within 30 days.
Fourth Level of GRM: If the above process fails to adequately resolve the issue, the AP can request the GRC Secretary to forward the complaint to the District Coordination Committee (DCC) for review and recommended actions. The corrective measures should be implemented within 30 days.
Fifth Level of GRM: If all the above resolutions methods fail, the AP can seek legal redress through Nepal's judicial system or appropriate administrative system.
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The grievance redress committee (GRC) has been established in the different subprojects of PTDEEP. However, the project has already recorded few grievances from the affected people. Some of them are also resolved through meaningful consultations and some are in the process of resolving in the second level of GRM. Due to the lockdown, the GRC meeting is not been conducted effectively to resolve the remaining grievances. The details grievances recorded during reporting period along with the responses of the project proponent are presented in below table. Table 6. 1: Environmental related recorded Grievances
SN Submitted Grievances/Requests Response Status
Changunarayan Substation
1 Protection of irrigation canal and
plants/trees near the entrance
location to the substation site (March
2016).
The project has ensured to protect
private and public properties.
Besides, the protection of irrigation
canal falls in disputed land.
Resolved
2 Demand for the distribution line by the
locals.
The Project has provided the cost
for the construction of distribution
line to the distribution department
of NEA. Distribution wing is
constructing the line.
Resolved
3 Construction of access road nearby
the substation for the locals’ easy
access to temple.
The project has assured to provide
certain percentage of cost for the
construction of access roads based
on the estimate provided by the
locals.
Resolved
4 Demand of small road access to the
field side
The project assured to consider in
the construction period.
Under process
Lapsiphedi Substation
1 Widening and improving the existing
road linking the project site and main
road at Jarsingpauwa (Jan 2016)
The project shall ensure widening
and improving the existing road
linking to main road. The scope of
this activity is defined to contractor.
- Detailed survey of approach road
completed. Construction of access
road not yet started
Under process
2 Enhancing the existing drinking water
supply system brought from about 2
km above the Lapsiphedi (Jan 2016)
The estimate has not been
provided by the local for the
enhancement of existing drinking
water supply.
Under process
3 (a) Locals have demanded to provide
the share benefits of 5000 per
affected household,
(b demanding to provide the job
opportunity according to skills,
(a) Not applicable as this is not
Hydro generation project as
referred by APs
(a)Not feasible.
(b)Resolved
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7. Major Issues
7.1. Lapshiphedi, Changunarayan Substation Construction Project
The contract was terminated.
• Soil erosion at Lapsiphedi
• Resistance by villagers at Lapsiphedi
7.2. Kathmandu valley Transmission Line Reinforcement Construction Project
• In the absence of drain planning / construction, Rainwater will affect nearby settlements.
• Entry point and associated approach road for Phutung Substation could not be finalized due to objections raised by landowner.
7.3. Khimti-Bahrabise 200/400 kV Transmission Line Substation Project
• Due to presence of natural spring, there is issue on soil stability.
7.4. Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
• Lack of management of remaining excavated soil at site.
• Lack of cleaning of excavated soil after refilling.
• Improper placement of pipes on roadside.
• Poor placement of barricades at work site
• Blockage of roads for longer time than required.
8. Conclusion and Recommendations
8.1. Conclusion
The power transmission and distribution efficiency enhancement project (PTDEEP) is funded by the ADB and the project commissioning date is December 2021. The PTDEEP enhances the distribution capacity and improve reliability and quality of electricity supply in Kathmandu valley. The project comprises five components. Environmental assessment i.e. IEE of the subproject 1 and 2 has been completed and just entered into the implementation phase. Land acquisition of 4 substations (Lapsiphedi, Changunarayan, Phutung and Mulpani) has been carried out and land price is under negotiation at Chapagaun substation. Alternate site is being explored in place of Chapagaon. Compensation payment has been completed in Phutung SS whereas it is under process at Mulpani, Changunarayan and Lapsiphedi SS. 3 AP out of 21 in Mulpani SS, 4 APs out of 49 in Changunarayan SS and 5 APs out of 44 in Lapsiphedi SS are yet to be compensated. Counter survey, site levelling and soil investigation works have been completed in Changunarayan SS, Mulpani SS and Phutung SS. Contour survey and soil investigation works (except plate load test), site levelling and survey road approach have been completed on Lapsiphedi SS. Due to the problem faced during negotiation with land owners at Chapagaon,
(b) However, local manpower will
be given preference according to
skill through contractor.
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alternate site at Harisiddhi, Lalitpur was explored. However, the cordial solution at Harisiddhi also did not materialize.
Environmental management plan has been developed to minimize potential negative impacts of the project activity. The project activities will be done in compliance to the EMP. Monitoring works should be carried out with construction activities as per EMP. The GRC is being established in different subprojects. The main aim of forming GRC is to address grievances of affected peoples and facilitate timely implementation of the project activities. Till date, eight grievances regarding environmental issues have been recorded. The 4 grievances are resolved. Resolution of the 3 grievances are under process. However, 1 grievance are addressed as not possible.
8.2. Recommendations
This report recommends to carry out project activities in time and meet the targets of second half of 2020. All the project activities at the phase of pre-construction, construction and operation and maintenance should be in compliance with EMP. Regular monitoring of the project activities should be carried out in order to make effective performance and minimize adverse impacts. GRC has been formed in all substations and grievances are being addressed with meaningful consultation. The major recommendations for the distribution packages are following:
• Proper management of remaining soil after refilling at site to make site as pre-project level.
• Maintain the barricades until and unless construction work completed to avoid severe accident case.
• The construction site should be cleaned with adequate water to avoid muddy road.
Annex 1: Status of Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement
Covenants Responsible Agencies
Status of Compliance
Loan 3542
(a) The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project comply with: (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health, and safety; (ii) the Environmental Safeguards; and (iii) all measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.
(b) The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that (i) no proceeds of the Loan are used for Works located within the core and buffer zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Sites with potential adverse impact; and (ii) the Department of Archeology of the Borrower participates in the supervision of Works to ensure no adverse impact to the protected heritage sites.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 9)
NEA/GoN
a. Complied
b. Not Complied
Human and Financial Resources to Implement Safeguards Requirements
The Borrower shall make available, and NEA to make available, necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and the RP. (FA-Schedule 5, para 13)
NEA/GoN
Being Complied
Safeguards- Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contract
The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to:
(a) Comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMP and the RP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventive actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;
(b) Make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures;
(c) Provide the Borrower with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP or the RP;
(d) Adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and
(e) Fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 14)
NEA/GoN
Being Complied
Covenants Responsible Agencies
Status of Compliance
Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting
The Borrower shall clause NEA to do the following: (a) Submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and
disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;
(b) If any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP or the RP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and
(c) Report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP or the RP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 15)
NEA
a. Complied
Prohibited List of Investments
The borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that no proceeds of the Loan are used to finance any activity included in the list of prohibited investment activities provided in Appendix 5 of the SPS. (FA-Schedule 5, para 16)
NEA/GoN
Labor Standards, Health and Safety
The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that the core labor standards and the Borrower’s applicable laws and regulations are complied with during Project implementation. The Borrower shall include specific provisions in the bidding documents and contracts financed by ADB under the Project requiring that the contractors, among other things (a) comply with the Borrower’s applicable labor law and regulations and incorporate applicable workplace occupational safety norms; (b) do not use child labor; (c) do not discriminate workers in respect of employment and occupation; (d) do not use forced labor; and (e) disseminate, or engage appropriate service providers to disseminate, information on the risks of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, to the employees of contractors engaged under the Project and to members of the local communities surrounding the Project area, particularly women. The Borrower shall strictly monitor compliance with the requirements set forth above and provide ADB with regular reports. (FA-Schedule 5, para 17)
NEA
Being Complied
Annex 2: Status of Environmental Safeguard during planning stage
S. N
. Name of Project or Subproject
Enviro
nm
enta
l scre
en
ing is c
arr
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out?
(Y
es o
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o)
Enviro
nm
ent cate
gory
of
the
pro
ject /
subpro
ject
(A/B
/C/F
I)
EA
RF
is p
repare
d (
if a
pp
licable
)
(Yes/N
o)
EIA
/IE
E/D
DR
with E
MP
is
pre
pare
d (
Yes/N
o)
AD
B a
ppro
ved E
IA/IE
E w
ith E
MP
(Yes / U
nder
Revie
w /
Not
Yet
Due/O
ver
Du
e)
Govern
men
t ap
pro
ved E
IA/I
EE
with E
MP
(Y
es/ U
nder
Revie
w /
Not Y
et
Sub
mitte
d)
Safe
guard
monitori
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nd
coord
ination m
echa
nis
m
esta
blis
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d
(Y
es/N
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sta
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hed
(Yes/N
o)
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mate
d s
afe
gu
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mon
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syste
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Yes//
No)
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P c
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ap
pro
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ocu
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is
inclu
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in
BO
Q a
s a
n ind
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item
(Y
es/N
o)
Remarks
1 220 kV Lapsiphedi SS and 132 kV Changunarayan S/S
Yes B No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Details are for Changunarayan S/S. Lapsiphedi S/S is included in the IEE of Tamakoshi-Kathmandu TLP.
2 Design, Supply and Installation of 132kV GIS Substation in Kathmandu Valley
Yes B No No Yes No No Yes No No Contract Cost includes the EMP cost
3 Design, Supply and Installation of Gas Insulated 220kV Barhabise Substation
Yes B No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Barhabise S/S is included in the IEE of Tamakoshi-Kathmandu TLP.
4 Enhancement of distribution network in Central & Northern region of Kathmandu Valley
NA Yes NA No No
5 Enhancement of distribution network in Eastern & Southern region of Kathmandu Valley
NA Yes NA No No
Note: EIA- Environmental Impact Assessment; IEE- Initial Environmental Examination; DDR- Due Diligence Report; EMP- Environmental Management Plan; GRC- Grievance Redress Committee; BOQ- Bill of Quantity, NA=Not Applicable
Annex 3: Status of Environmental safeguard during implementation phase S
ub
pro
ject
Compliance to Environmental Management Plan* Grievances
Co
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ns a
re p
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d a
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/N)
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pli
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is m
ain
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ed
(Y/N
)
Rem
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s
Physical Biological Socio-economic
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plia
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%)*
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fo
r co
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g a
nd
heati
ng
(Y
/N)
Oth
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as
per
EM
P (
specify)
Occupational Health and Safety
Community structures
are compensate
d / reconstructed (progress in % of total estimated work)***
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as
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specify)
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gri
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pro
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Targ
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(Nos.)
Rep
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(Nos.)
Safe
ty
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are
su
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d u
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(Y/N
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ab
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(Y/N
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220kV Lapsiphedi SS and 132kV Changunarayan S/S
20 20 20 NA NA N A Y A NA NA Y Y Foundation work yet to be started.
Design, Supply and Installation of 132kV GIS Substation in Kathmandu Valley
0 0 0 NA NA N A Y A NA NA A Y
Foundation works yet to be started.
Design, Supply and Installation of Plants for Gas Insulated 220kV Barhabise Substation
45 60 45 NA NA N Y Y Y NA NA Y Y Foundation work yet to be started.
Photo Log
Temporary access road progress at phutung S/S site (KVTCRP). RMU Wall Casting work carried out for RMU
Site Inspection and Dicuss on issues with Contractor(KEI) and by the Enviromentalist at Budanilkantha site, Maharajgunj DC
Work going on to charge UG cable at Pasupati Feeder in presence of NEA staff
Site Levelling works on Phutung site.
Thermal Scan of labours before starting the work at Maharajgunj Distribution Centre.
Cable looping around E1 panel at Chahabil Site
Compaction work done with hand rammer at Mitrapark, Chahabil
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