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ESIA Amendment Greece

Document Guide

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Τίτλος Έργου: ∆ιαδριατικός Αγωγός Φυσικού Αερίου – TAP GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1000 Rev.: 01 Τίτλος

Εγγράφου: ESIA Amendment Greece Document Guide

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 4

2 Document Map 5

3 Acronyms 7

4 Acronyms 9

5 References 13

Section 1 – Introduction 13

Section 2 - Project Description 13

Section 3 – Description of Project Modification 13

Section 4 - Legislative and Policy Framework 13

Section 5 – Environmental, Socioeconomic and Cultural Heritage Baseline 14

5.5.1 Flora and Habitats 14 5.5.2 Spermophillus citellus 15 5.5.3 Freshwater ichyofauna 18 5.5.4 Avifauna 20

Section 6 – Stakeholder Engagement 21

6 Project ESIA Amendment Team 22


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1 Introduction

This document presents the following ancillary materials to guide and assist in the reading of the

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Amendment Report for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline

(TAP):

A document map providing a visual representation of the ESIA Amendment

documentation structure (including document references);

A list of acronyms used throughout the ESIA Amendment documentation;

A glossary of technical terms used throughout the ESIA Amendment documentation;

A full list of literature, data sources and websites used as references or background

information during the ESIA Amendment process; and

An overview of the ESIA Amendment team.


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2 Document Map

Table 2-1 ESIA Amendment Greece-Document Map including Document References Section Title and Document

Reference Attachments Attachment Title and Document

Reference

Section 0 Non-Technical Summary

GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1001

Section 1 Introduction-


Section 2 Description of licensed project-


Annex 1 Decision on Approval of Environmental Terms-

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Annex 2 Project Description Figures and Maps


Annex 2.1 Overview map of Approved TAP Project and components in Greece


Annex 2.2 Technical Drawings - Layouts and Flow Diagrams of Approved TAP Project


Section 3 Project modification


Annex 3 Authorities correspondence


Annex 4 Project Modification Description


Annex 4.1 Overview map of TAP Project modification in Greece (presenting the new base case route with all major and minor rerouting)


Annex 4.2. Overview map of Approved Project and Project modification GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1004-at04

Annex 4.3. Correspondence between ESIA route and ESIA Amendment Route


Annex 4.4 Technical Drawings of TAP Project modification


Annex 4.5. Reporting Form for the Environmental Permitting of Category A Projects, according to Article 6 Law 4014/2011

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Section 4 Legislative and Policy Framework GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1005

Section 5 Environmental Cultural Heritage and Socioeconomic Baseline


Annex 5 Baseline Maps


Annex 5.1. Habitats and Protected Areas


Annex 5.2. Landscape


Annex 5.3.

Land Use and Socioeconomic Environment


Annex 5.4. Cultural Heritage


Annex 5.5. Administrative structures


Annex 5.6 Geology


Annex 6 Supporting Baseline information and Field Reports


Annex 6.1 Flora and Vegetation Baseline Study


Annex 6.2. European Souslik Baseline Study


Annex 6.3. Avifauna Baseline Study


Annex 6.4. Hydrobiology Baseline Study


Annex 6.5 Landscape Baseline Study


Section 6 Stakeholder Engagement GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1007

Annex 7.1 Stakeholder Engagement Meeting List GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1007-at01

Section 7 Environmental monitoring results GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1008

Section 8 Assessment of Impacts and Mitigation Measures GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1009

Section 9 Conclusions and synopsis GPL00-EXG-642-Y-TAE-1010


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3 Acronyms

Acronym Description

A Archaeological Site

AHAP Area of High Archaeological Potential

Barg Unit of gauge pressure

bcm/yr Billion Cubic Meters per year

BV(S) Block Valve (Station)

CH Cultural Heritage

CS Compressor Station

DD Data DEFICIENT

DESFA Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator

EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

E.ON A Shareholder of TAP

EN European Standards

ETG E.ON Technologies

EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction

EC European Community

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

ETAD Environmental Terms Approval Decision

GCS01 Greece Compressor Station 01

ha Hectares

HGA Host Government Agreement

IP Intersection Point

ICH Intangible Cultural Heritage

IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature

IGME Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration

INGS Independent Natural Gas System

km kilometers

km2 square kilometer

K.P Kilometer Point

LEA Land Easement and Acquisition

LC Least Concern

m meter

m2 square meter

m3/sec cubic meter per second

MD Ministerial Decision


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MEECC Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

MW Megawatt

Natura 2000 Network of Protected Areas under the European Commission

PPC Public Power Corporation of Greece

PY Pipeyard

RAE Regulatory Authority for Energy

SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan

SCD Stakeholder and Consultation Database

TAP Trans Adriatic Pipeline

TAP AG Trans Adriatic Pipeline Company


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4 Acronyms

Aggregate: Broad category of coarse particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. Aggregates are a component of composite materials such as concrete and asphalt concrete; the aggregate serves as reinforcement to add strength to the overall composite material

Auger Boring: Auger boring is a technique for forming a horizontal bore hole through the ground, from a drive shaft to a reception shaft, by means of a rotating cutting head. As the bore progresses the ground is cut and the spoil material is transported back to the drive shaft by the rotation of helical-wound auger flights within the steel casing pipe. The common practice is to simultaneously jack the steel casing with the boring operation. If uncased auger boring is permitted, it should be limited to soil conditions with sufficient stand-up time and when short, small diameter bores are used. Auger boring provides a safe method of installing pipes and cable ducts while supporting the ground during the bore.

Block Valve Station: Valve for isolating the pipeline into distinct sections. Block Valve Stations are the first line of protection for pipelines. With these valves the operator can isolate any segment of the line for maintenance work or isolate a rupture or leak. In the TAP Project, block valve stations are located approximately every 24 km and occupy an area of approximately 600 m².

Code of Conduct: Code designed by TAP that provides a broad range of guidelines for proper business conduct and for preserving integrity

Commissioning Phase: Is the process of assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client

Compressor Station A Compressor Station (CS) is a facility which helps the transportation of natural gas from one location to another, by maintaining or increasing pressure. A compressor station mainly includes facilities for gas treatment (filter separators), metering, compression and cooling

Decommissioning Phase:

Decommissioning phase is the demolition process of project structures and buildings and the reinstatement of the area affected by the project.

Dewatering: Dewatering is the removal of ground or surface water from a construction site (in this case the trench) to allow construction to be done "in the dry" (as opposed to under wet conditions). Water is usually removed using well points and power driven pumps or, if feasible, by trench drains or siphons which conduct the water to lower ground. A well consists of a pump, hose and a vertical well casing. The pump intake is at the bottom of the well casing. The water is pumped up the hose, out of the well casing, and to a suitable discharge location.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA):

An analytical process with the aim of identifying, describing and assessing in an appropriate manner the direct and indirect effects of a project on: (a) human beings, fauna and flora; (b) soil, water, air, climate and the landscape; (c) material assets and the cultural heritage; and (d) the interaction between the above mentioned factors. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing


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environmental and social impacts when deciding whether to proceed with a project. Its objectives include: (i) to help decide if the impacts are acceptable; (ii) to design/ implement appropriate monitoring, mitigation and management measures, (iii) propose acceptable alternatives; and (iv) present the findings in a comprehensive report.

Espoo Convention: As a cross-border project, the TAP is subject to international conventions and national legislation in each of the countries through which it passes. Before Construction starts, Environmental Impact and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) will be completed covering the entire pipeline route. On the international level, the Espoo Convention stipulates the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning. It also outlines the general obligation of states to notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant transnational environmental impact.

Forest Gallery Forest gallery is a forest formation in corridor shape and is present into landscapes that otherwise have sparse tree coverage, such as grasslands or agricultural areas, or along rivers and wetlands

Grievance Mechanism: TAP mechanism to address stakeholder concerns promptly and effectively, using an understandable and transparent process that is culturally appropriate and readily accessible to all segments of the affected parties, at no cost and without retribution.

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD):

Directional boring, commonly called horizontal directional drilling or HDD, is a steerable trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables in a shallow arc along a prescribed bore path by using a surface launched drilling rig, with minimal impact on the surrounding area. The drilling rig is formed by a continuous string of steel drilling rod. Directional boring is used when trenching or excavating is not practical. It is suitable for a variety of soil conditions and jobs including road, landscape and river crossings. Installation lengths up to 6,500’ (2,000 m) have been completed, and diameters up to 56" (1,200 mm) have been installed in shorter runs. Pipes can be made of materials such as PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, ductile iron, and steel if the pipes can be pulled through the drilled hole. Directional boring is not practical if there are voids in the rock or incomplete layers of rock. The best material is solid rock or sedimentary material. Soils with cobble stone are not recommended.

masl: Meters Above Sea Level, in contrast to m AGL which applies to meters above groundwater level.

Natura 2000: Ecological network of protected areas in the territory of the European Union

Pipestack: Pipestack is a set of pipes that are piled up or stacked together. A pipestack becomes “one unit” where the round pipes are transformed into one solid block that can be easily picked up and moved with the help of a forklift or other lifting machine, avoiding moving each pipe one by one, improving maneuverability and reducing the space needed for storage.

Pipeyard: The area used for the temporary storage of pipes prior to spread.

Receiving Facility: The Pipeline Receiving Terminal (PRT) and terminal point of the TAP, constituting the connection with the Italian national grid. The main function of the PRT will be to control the pressure and temperature of the gas to meet the grid requirements and measure the flow for fiscal requirements.


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Constuction zone : A narrow, un-obstructed strip or corridor of land of a specific width directly

above the pipeline and around the supporting facilities, where some of the property owner's legal rights have been granted to a pipeline company. A right-of-way agreement between the pipeline company and the property owner is also called an easement. Rights-of-ways and easements provide a permanent, limited interest in the land that enables the pipeline company to operate, test, inspect, repair, maintain, replace, and protect one or more pipelines on property owned by others. It can be distinguished into: (i) Temporary working strip which is a strip normally 38 meters wide to enable the construction of the pipeline. Additional space is usually required at road or river crossings or when required by terrain or soil; and (ii) Permanent pipeline protection strip which is usually a narrower strip (of 8 m in the TAP Project) to enable access for inspection, maintenance, repair and protection of the pipeline. The pipeline company shall have the right to access the strip at any time.

Route Refinement: The process of finding and examining a possible pipeline route and possible alternatives.

Safety Zone (Inner): The construction of new third party structures will be restricted to an ‘inner’ safety zone of 40 m (i.e. 20 m from each side of the centerline) along the pipeline route. However, it will be possible to re-build greenhouses or irrigation pump houses in this zone following pipeline construction.

SCADA: System, Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a computer system monitoring and controlling a process. The process can be industrial, infrastructure or facility-based.

Scoping Report: Scoping is the process of determining the content and extent of the matters which should be covered in the environmental information to be submitted to a competent authority for projects which are subject to ESIA. Also called ‘Preliminary Determination of Environmental Requirements’ report according to the new Greek Law 4014/2011.

Southern Gas Corridor: A European Commission initiative to supply natural gas to Europe from the Caspian and Middle Eastern regions.

Stakeholder: A person, group, organization, member or system who affects or can be affected by the project

Stakeholder Engagement:

Stakeholder Engagement (SE) is a process of sharing information and knowledge, seeking to understand the concerns of others and building relationships based on collaboration.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan:

Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) is a living document describing the approach to SE and ensuring that a consistent, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally appropriate approach is taken for consultation and project disclosure.

Study Area: A general 2 km wide corridor (1 km either side of the proposed centreline) along the entire length of the preferred route (also referred to as the ‘base case’ route).

Supporting Facilities: Additional infrastructure required to operate the pipeline, including:


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Compressor Stations to maintain pressure in the pipeline and help the transportation of gas from one location to another; and Block Valve Stations installed approximately every 30 km of the pipeline to enable the interruption of gas flow and isolate specific segments of the line if maintenance is required or in case of an emergency.

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP):

A natural gas pipeline that will start in Greece close to the Turkish border, cross Albania and the Adriatic Sea and come ashore in southern Italy, allowing gas to flow directly from the Caspian region to European markets.

Thrust-boring: Thrust boring is a ‘jack and bore’ drilling method typically used for installing steel pipe casing beneath an existing surface where the risk of hole collapse whilst installing larger diameter pipes has been identified or where the grade is critical. The thrust boring machine is capable of drilling through a variety of ground conditions from sand to reasonably hard rock. This boring method generally utilizes an auger that is placed inside a section of steel pipe. A large rectangular pit is usually dug on each side of the work area to accommodate the steel pipe and machinery used in this procedure. The pipe casing is jacked into place as the drilling is performed with any excess soil transferred out of the pipe by the auger’s blades. Thrust boring generally works best in soils that are located above the groundwater table. When groundwater is present during a boring operation, special dewatering measures must be taken to prevent the steel pipe casing from being flooded with water. After finishing installation any remaining space is usually filled with a high flow grout. Once the installed pipe work is connected to existing or new infrastructure both the entry and exit pits can be backfilled.

Working Strip: The width of the regular construction working strip for the TAP Project is 38 m, and can be reduced to 28 m where physical constraints require. In areas of potential ridge modification the width will be further reduced to a minimum 18 m corridor where physical, environmental, social or cultural heritage constraints require.


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5 References

Section 1 – Introduction

TAP AG (2012) Scoping report for the ESIA Greece –East Section Doc ref: GPL00-ASP-642-Y-TAE-

0009

http://www.trans-adriatic-pipeline.com/tap-project/environmental-and-social-impact-assessment/esia-in-

greece/scoping-report/

TAP AG (2011) Scoping report for the ESIA Greece –West Section Doc ref: Αρ. Εγγράφου: GAL00-

ERM-600-Y-TAE-0001

http://www.trans-adriatic-pipeline.com/tap-project/health-safety-and-environment/environmental-and-

social- impact-assessment/esia-in-greece/scoping-report/

TAP AG (2011) Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA) Greece:

http://www.trans- adriatic-pipeline.com/esia/greece/peia/

TAP AG (2014) Environmental and Impact Assessment Study (ESIA) Greece

http://www.tap-

g.gr/%CE%A3%CF%87%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AC%CE%AD%CE%B3%CE%B3%

CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B1/%CE%88%CE%B3%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B1

-%CE%9C%CE%A0%CE%9A%CE%95/esia-greece-in-greek

Section 2 - Project Description

TAP AG (2014) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

http://www.tapag.gr/%CE%A3%CF%87%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AC%CE%AD%CE

%B3%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B1/%CE%88%CE%B3%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%

CF%86%CE%B1-%CE%9C%CE%A0%CE%9A%CE%95/esia-greece-in-greek

Section 3 – Description of Project Modification

Section 4 - Legislative and Policy Framework

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http://www.ebrd.com/downloads/research/guides/indp.pdf


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European Commission (2011) Directive 2011/92/EU of 13 December 2011 on the Assessment of the

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Section 5 – Environmental, Socioeconomic and Cultural Heritage

Baseline

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Clerici, N., Weissteiner, C. J., Paracchini, M. L., Boschetti, L., Baraldi, A., & Strobl, P. (2013). Pan-

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interpreting historical land cover/land use changes in a Natura 2000 site using earth observational data: the

case of Nestos delta, Greece. Applied Geography, 31(1), 312-320.

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the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus). Journal of Biological Rhythms, 14: 290-299.

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Stefanov V. and E. Markova. 2009. Distribution and current status of the European souslik Spermophilus

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squirrels (Spermophilus citellus) in a cultivated field in northern Greece. Mammalia : 183–186


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Youlatos, D. 2008. Spermophilus citellus, L. 1766. In: Legakis A & Maragou P (eds). Red Data Book of

endangered animals in Greece. Hellenic Zoological Society, Athens, pp. 403-405. (in Greek with English

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5.5.3 Freshwater ichyofauna

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Section 6 – Stakeholder Engagement

EBRD (2012) Gender Toolkit: Matrix 1 Issues Relevant to Performance Requirements:

http://www.ebrd.com/downloads/sector/gender/Gender_Toolkit_Matrix1.pdf

EBRD (2012) PR 10: Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement:

http://www.ebrd.com/pages/about/principles/sustainability/requirements.shtml

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TAP AG (2011) TAP Stakeholder Strategy. http://www.trans-adriatic-pipeline.com/tap-project/health-safety-

and-environment/stakeholder-engagement/

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6 Project ESIA Amendment Team

The development of the ESIA Amendment was led by EXERGIA S.A, on behalf of TAP AG.

EXERGIA’s team included:

Kostas Batos, Project Manager

Flora Konstantopoulou, ESIA Coordinator and Physical Environment Team Leader;

Kelly Papapavlou, Ecology Team Leader; and

Eva Kallivoka, Socioeconomic Team Leader.

With respect to environmental, socioeconomic and cultural heritage baseline data collection and

impact assessment write-up, the core ESIA team was assisted by a number of specialists:

Environmental Baseline and Impact Assessment

Sotiris Valkaniotis,Geology

Helen Gadolou, Landscape Expert

Panagiotis Stratakis, Landscape Expert

Stamatis Kavasilis, Soil and landscape Expert;

Stamatis Sekliziotis, Soil and landscape Expert;

Anastasia Stefanaki, Flora and Habitats Expert

Despina Mertzanidou, Fauna Expert (Spermophilus Citellus);

Despina Migli, Μεγάλα Fauna Expert (Spermophilus Citellus);

Dimitris Komatas, Ichyfauna Expert

Vasilis Tachos, Ichyfauna Expert

Olga Tzortzakaki, Avifauna Expert

Dimitris Papandropoulos, Avifauna Expert


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Socioeconomic Baseline and Impact Assessment

Dionysia Pastra, Socio Expert

Korina Pastra Socio Expert

Cultural Heritage Baseline and Impact Assessment

Sotiria Dandou, Cultural Heritage Expert

GIS and Mapping

Vasiliki Karvela, GIS Expert

Mary Charisi, GIS Expert

The team coordination of activities was led by Flora Konstantopoulou, Chemical Engineer, and

Eva Kallivoka, Biologist.

Project Manager: Kostas Batos, Chemical Engineer

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG-Greece (Branch Office)

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Phone: +30 210 745613

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Date 12/2014

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