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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. General

Corridor I OA also known as State 1-I ighway 17 D (SH-I 7D), commences at Mysore City and endsat the Kerala Border, near Bawali village of Hecgadadevanakote Taluk of Mysore district. Thetotal length of this corridor is about 90 Km and its most important features are that it offers directconilectivity to thc coastal areas of Northerin Kerala and also passes througIl the Rajiv GandhiNational Park, Nagarholc. All of Corridor IOA has been selected for rehabilitationi under theKarnataka State Fligiwvays Improvemenit Project (KSHIP).

2. Project Description

A 30 km section of Corridor I OA (fi-om PWD 62 kiml stone to the Kerala border), passes througiRajiv Gandhii National Park, Nagarhole. For its entire length, the corridor traverses unldulating andflat terrain which include core zone, restoration zone, tourism zone and habitat manipulationi zone.The width of the existing carriageway varies from 3.75m to 5.5 mn. The section passing througithe National Park is in poor condition due to inadequate maintenance and the absence of anoverlay.

3. Baseline Environmental Situation

The significant dust emission within the park is mainly due to the poor road condition. Day-timenoise levels exceed the limit prescribed for sensitive and residential zones. The quality of thethree water bodies tested indicate that they were withinl the drinking water standard limits.

The major Park water source during dry seasons is the Kabini reservoir whicih is located southieastof the corridor. Park fauna has to cross the corridor to gain access to Kabilni reservoir.

4. Public Consultations

Forest Officials including the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), NGOs and localcommunity leaders, stakeliolders and residents were consulted for their opinions on the presentenvironment problems and on potential rehabilitation of the project road with mitigationmeasures. PCCF (Wildlife) subsequently issued a LOU giving conditional approval forrehabi litation of Corridor I OA through the' Park (Appendix A refers).

5. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Mitigation Measures

The main impacts assessed were those of air pollution, noise levels and watcr quality on wildanimals that cross the project road. To overcome the adverse effects on the Park environment(luring project impiciemitation. the following measures mist be considered:

*Ag-ricultural land will not be utilized for construction purposes othler ilian existing topsoilwithin tile Right of Way (ROW).W'Withinl the ROW. care mtist be takeni to excavate or fill only those areas wlhicih are to berelhabilitated.

* Tested and approved borrow pits and quarries only muslt be used for constrictioni purposesand muist be located outside the Nalionial Park.

*Quarries and borrow pits Imust be acceptably rehabilitated after completioni of the constructionwork.

* Static Constructioni Equipmilent/Machinery such as Asphalt and Hot Mix Plants, StoneCrushers. etc. must be located outside the lPark.

* No excavation or earthxvork involvillng air pollution will be carried out inside the Park.* All debris or waste materials miust be disposed ofl'outside thc Park.* All materials for use in construction of tile works must be stored outside the Park.

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* Construction working schedules must be implemented in a manner that gives least impact tothe Park's fatuna.

* Traffic calming measures have been included in the road design to enhance the protection ofwild life.

* Construction workers camps must be located outside the Park.

6. Environniental Management Plan

Activities to be executed both inside and outside the Park have been fully emphasised. Allnecessary care must be given to wildlife protection and the project implemelntatioll will becontrolled by the Environmental Management Plan.

7. Institutional Set-up, Environmental Monitoring and Training

The KSHIP Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has established an Environmncital ManagementPlan Implemnenitation Unit (EMPIU), which has been approved by both the World Bank and theMOEF, to ensure that all the KSHIP road improvements comply with the several EnvironmentalManagement Plans (EMP). The EMIPIU is supported by M/s Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Co Ltd.who are the Project Co-ordinating Consultants (PCC) for KSHIP.

The frequency and duration of monitoring, the necessary monitoring stations and required recordkeeping procedures to be followed during project implementation have been defined. If anyprocedure does not confonn to the required standard, it will be further monitored and corrected.

Training in basic road construction techniques and strengthening of enviromnental awareness maybe required to assist Forest Officers and Park Rangers liase with the PW1:D during futuremaintenance of the corridor and environmental monitoring.

8. Budget for EMP Implementation

The cost estimate for EMP implementation for the section of Corridor IOA which passes throughthe Park is Rs. 29 lakhs.

9. Conclusion

The State will benefit from the improvement of Corridor 10 A through the Park as therewill be no adverse affect on fauna or flora and the linkage between the States plus touristdevelopment will be enhanced.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ........................................................................... I2. PROJECr DEscRiTiON ............................................................. 1

2] Description of the Project Cor-ridor . ......... ................ ....... .........2 2 Projected Traffic ........... .. -...................................-2.3 Legal Clearance Requiremients................................................... 8

3. BASELIN ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION.............................................. . . 83 1 Physical Resouirces...............................................8

3.1.2 Geology - Rock and Soil...........................................................9

3.2 Environmental Features .. ......... .......................... ... ... ... .. 93.2.1 Amibienit Air and Noise Quality......................................................9

3 3 Drainage Systems .............. .. .......................... ....... ....... 133.4 Ecological Resources of/the Naliional Par-k......................................... 13

3.4.3 Animal Movemients! Crossings anid Corridors.......................................... 143.5 HUunan Use Values ................... ...................................... 14

3 6 Social Environment........................................................... 15

3.6.2 Literacy status of the Park populationi................................................1 53.6.3urs i heP rkA ea.....u.............................e...........kA..........a..... 1...5

4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION...........................................................165. .ENVIRONMENTAL IMlPACT AssESSMENT AND MrrnGATION MEASURES ...................... 17

S. I Environmental Imipact Assessment duiring the Conistruction Phase..................... -1 7

5.1.2 WAter Environmient ............................................... ................ 17

5.1.4 Biology Environmenit - Flora and Fawia.............................................. 17

5.2 Envir-onmental Mitigation Measures during the Construction Phase.................... . 185.2.1 Mitigation of nimpacts on the Environments of Air/Water/Noise/Biology/ Soil.................1 8

5.2.1.1 Availability of Road Construction Materials close to the National Paik, Nagar-ahole.......... 185.2.1.2 Construction Working Hours ................................ ................... 185.2.1.3 .......................................Dust.........................18.......

5.2.2 Mfitigation of Impacts on the Social Environm-ent....................................... 185.2.2.1 Road Safety of Project Road users ............................................... 185.2.2.2 Constiruction Workers Welfare ............................. :..................... 19

5.3 Environtmental Imupact AssessMent u.n the Op,era,tion Phacse................- -.. 19

5.3.2 i n iio ii n W ater.......................................o.................... ... 19...

5.3.4 Biology Enivir-onmienit - Fatuna /Floia.................................................19

5.3.6 Social ir En e t..................................................................19....

5.4 Environmnental Mitigation Measures driniitg the Operation Phase ...... ................ 19

5.4.2 WAter Environmient ......................................................... ...... 195.4.3 ae ivronet.. Nos niomn.20..................................................... ...-

5.4.4 Biology Enivironmiient - Faunia I Flora ...............................................- 20

55.4 Si.6v r Social..............................E......vironm ent..........................20

5.4.6.1 Pioposed Traffic Safety Mitigationi MeaSuires for Corridor IOA .......................... 205.4.6.2 Safety Par-amieters iincluded in the Design ........................................... 23

5.5 Environinental lImpact Evaluationl. .............. ... ............ ....... ..... . . 25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)6. ECO-DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TiE RAmJV GANDIII NATIONAL PARK, NAGARAHOLE ANDAUGM1ENTATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMIENT . . ........................................................................... 29

6 E Eco-Developinent Planfor Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole ........ . ......................... 296.2 Augmentation of Forest Wealth and Conservation of Wildlife withfundingfromn KSHIP ... 29

6.2.1 Habitat Conservation .296.2.2 Prevention of Accidental Deaths of Park Wildlife .296.2.3 Illegal activities .306.2.4 Developnment of Fuel Wood Plantations and Minor Forest Produce .306.2.5 Protection of Animal Crossings .306.2.6 Tourism Promotion .306.2.7 Funds for Improvement of Water Holes. 3 16.2.8 Funds for Plantations and Fodder Resources .316.2.9 Ftnds for Fire Protection Measures .316.2.10 Funds for Reconstruction of Forest Road Cross Drainage Structures .316.2.11 Publicity Boards, Awareness Boards and Captioni Boards. 3 16.2.12 Logistical Support to the Forest Depa-tmlenit for Patrolling the Park .326.2.13 Sustainability of the Programme .326.2.14 Budget for KSHIP Infrastructure Development of the National Park .32

7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR CORRIDOR 10A . . . 337.] Activities within the Park .................................................................. . 337.2 Implementation of Mitigation measures ................. ................................................... 337.3 Activities outside the Park .................................................................... 34

8. INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATION, ENVIRONME$ TAL MO.NITORING AND TRAINING ... 35

8 1 Institutional Administration ..................................................................... 358.2 Environmental Monitoring .................................................................... 358.3 Capacity Development through Training in Environment Management . . 35

9. BUDGET FOR EMP LMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT ROAD THROUGH RAMV GANDHINATIONAL PARK, NAGARAHOLE .. 3810. CONCLUSION . . .39

List of TablesTABLE - 1: PROJECT CORRIDOR PASSING THROUGH DIFFERENT ZONES AND RANGES OF THE FOREST AREA ... 5TABLE - 2: ANNUAL TRAFFIC GROWrH RATES BY VEHICLE TYPES (IN PERCENTAGE) ON CORRIDOR 1 OA ... 5

TABLE - 3: ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC GROWTH ON CORRIDOR I OA ................................................. 5

TABLE - 4: EMISSION FACTORS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLES (GM/KM) ON CORRIDOR I A .5TABLE - 5: POLLUTION LOAD ALONG THE PROJECT CORRIDOR (IN TONS/KM/DAY). 8TABLE- 6: DETAILS OF AIR AND NOISE QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS ALONG CORRIDOR I A . 9TABLE -7: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS ALONG CORRIDOR I0A .1TABLE- 8: AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS ALONG CORRIDOR I OA .11TABLE - 9: DETAILS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS ALONG CORRIDOR 1 A . 12

TABLE - 10: WATER QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS FOR SURFACE WATER ALONG CORRIDOR I A . 12

TABLE - 11: DETAILS OF ANIMAL CONCENTRATION AROUND CORRIDOR I GA .14TABLE- 12: LAND USE IN THE PARK NEAR CORRIDOR IA .14TABLE - 13: CROPS NEAR CORRIDOR I A .15TABI.E - 14: POPULATION INSIDE THE PARK NEAR CORRIDOR 1 A. 1 5TABLE - 15: LITERACY STATI'US OF THE IPOPULATION NEAR CORRIDOR I GA. 15TABLE - 16: AVERAGE PERIODICAL DISTRIBUTION OF TOURISTS TO THE NATI'IONAL PARK. 1 5

TABIE - 17: DEITAILS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR REHABILITATION OF THE PROJECT AREA. 1 6

TABLE - 18: DETAILS OF POTENTIAL ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS FOR CORRIDOR I A .18TABLE - 19: EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES BY BATTELLE'S SYSTEM .25

TABLE - 20: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MA1KIX FOR CORRIDOR 1 A PASSING THROUGH RAJIV

GANDHI NATIONAL PARK WIT'HOUT MITIGATION MEASURES .26

TABLE - 21: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRXIX FOR CORRIDOR I OA PASSING THROUGHI RAJI V

GANDHI NATIONAL PARK WllTH MITIGATION MEASURES .27

TAI3LE - 22: ASSIGNED WEIGHTAGE VALUES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES .28

TABLE -23: BUDGET FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK .33TABLE -24: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, SOURCES OF POLLUT ION AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING TIHECONSTRUCTION PHASE .36TABLE - 25: DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. 38TABLE-26: ESTIMATED BUDGET IFOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRIDOR I GA FOR ONE YEAR PERIOD..39

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

List of Figures

FIGURE - 1: KSHIP - PHASE II PROJECT CORRIDORS SELECTED FOR UPGRADATION AND REHABILITATION.. 2

FIGURE- 2: PHASE II PROJECT CORRIDOR - I 0A ........................................................................ 3

FIGURE - 3: SEGMENT OF CORRIDOR I 0A PASSING THROUGH RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL PARK,NAGARAHOLE ...... .................................................................. 4FIGURE - 4: CORRIDOR I OA PASSING THROUGH DIFFERENT ZONES OF THE PARIK ........................................... 6

FIGURE - 5: EXISTING CONDITION OF THE PROJECT CORRIDOR ....................................................................... 7FIGURE -6: PROJECT CORRIDOR SHOWING ........................................................................ 10

I. AIR, NOISE AND WATER MONITORING LOCATIONS AND ........................................................................ 10

II. LOCATIONS OF MAJOR ANIMAL CROSSINGS ........................................................................ 10

FIGURE - 7: T'YPICAL CROSS SECTION OF PROPOSED DESIGN ........................................................................ 20

FIGURE- 8. 1: TRAFFIC SIGNS ........................................................................ 21

FIGURE- 8.2: TRAFFIC SIGNS ........................................................................ 22

FIGURE- 9: TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ........................................................................ 24

Appendices ........................................................................ 40

Exhibits

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE SEGMENT OF CORRIDOR1OA WHICH PASSES THROUGH RAJIV GANHiI NATIONAL PARK, NAGARAHOLE

1. General

The Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (KSHIP) is an initiative of the Public WorksDepartment (PWD) of the Government of Karnataka (GoK), under finanicial assistance from thleWorld Bank, to improve 2300 km of State Highways and Major District Roads. (Figure 1)

Corridor IOA, also known as State Highway 17D, runs from the City of Mysore to tlle Stateborder with North Kerala. Its length is 90kms. The southernl section of the corridor passes throughl30km of the Rajiv Gandhii National Park, Nagarahole. This Environmental Assessmenit (EA)report covers the 30 Km section of the corridor thlouglh the Park and has been prepared inconformiiationi with MOEF and World Bank guidelines. (Figures 2 and 3)

2. Project Description

2.1 Description of the Project CorridorCorridor 10A passes througlh Heggadadevanakote Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka State. Thelatitudinal range is from 11°51'20"N to 12015' 37"N and the longitudinal range is from76°00'02"E to 76°17'13"E. Within the National Park, the corridor passes through the followingPark zones:

a) Core Zone

The final I lkms of the corridor to the Kerala border pass through the Dodda Byranna KuppeRange that constitutes the major portion of this zone.

b) Restoration Zone

This is an area on the fringe of the Park which has been degraded over the years by illegal treefelling, smiiugglinig and destruction of the Park flora. About 8 Kms of the corridor pass througlthis zone In the Metikuppe and Antharasantlhe Ranges.

c) Tourist Zone

10 kimls of the corridor pass througL1 the SuLnkadakatte Tourist Zone, the corridor being the onlyaccess to this zone.

d) Habitat Manipulation Zonc

This zone includes all the plantationis within thle Park, areas with heavy weed growth and areasnlot inlucIded in any othcr zonles. The corridor traverses about 3 km in this zone of wliclh lies inthc Dodda Byranniia Kuppe Range.

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FIGURE -1: KSHIP - PHASE II PROJECT CORRIDORS SELECTED FOR UPGRADATION AND

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FIGURE - 3: SEGMENT OF CORRIDOR 1OA PASSING THROUGH RAJIV GANDEI NATIONALPARK, NAGARAHOLE

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FIGURE -4: CORRIDOR 1OA PASSIG THROUGH DIFFERENT ZONES OF THE PARK

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Table 1 belowv and Figure 4 illustrate Corridor 10A passing through different zones of the Park.

Table - 1: Project Corridor passing through diff rent zones and ranges of the Fo rest areaForest Range Zone Distance (Km)

Dodda Byrana Kuppe Range Core Zone 11Mettikuppe and Antharasanthe Restoration Zone 08

Kakanakote RangeState Antharasanthe and Dodda Byranna Tourism Zone 10Forest Kuppe Range

Dodda Byrana Kuppe Range Habitat Manipulation Zone 03

Existing Road Conditions

The established ROW width of Corridor IOA varies between 18.00m to 26.00 m, the carriagewaywidth varies from 3.75m to 5.5 m. Except for a few sections, the corridor passing through theNational Park is damaged due to lack of maintenance and absence of an overlay. Cracking,potholes and ravelling occur throughout the entire length. The deterioration of the pavement andedge failures is mainly due to raised earthen shoulders. The presence of water in the pavementstructure has also weakened the sub-grade and pavement deformation has taken place (Figure 5).

2.2 Projected Traffic

Traffic surveys conducted during 1999 revealed that around 50 vehicles (Buses-37%, LCVs-23%and 2Axle Trucks40%) per day were using the corridor. Table 2 below shows the anticipatedgrowth of traffic in Corridor IOA from 1999 to 2004.

Table - 2: Annual Traffic Growth Rates by Vehicle Types (in Percentage) on Corridor 1OAVehicle Ty pe

Corridor Car Pickup, Bus Light Medium Heavy Multi-AxleVan Truck Truck Truck Truck

1OA 6.3 4.5 3.8 3.8 4.8 4.4 5.8

Growth of traffic in terms of number of vehicles expected to use the project corridor over theperiod 1999 to 2013 is shown in Table 3 below.

Table - 3: Annual Average Daily Traffic Growth on Corridor 1OACorridor Location Number of Vehicles

1999-2000 2007-08 2012-13IOA Heggadadevanakote to Kerala Border (at km 73 103 126

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By taking the average Emissioni Factor (Source: Indian Institute of Petroleumll) as given in Table 4belowv for each type of vehicle, the pollution load measured in tons per kilometer per day in thecorridor can be calculated.

Tablc - 4: Emission Factors of Different Types of Vehicles (gm/K) on Corridor 1OATvpcs of Vchicle CO HC NOx SOx Pb TSP

Two Wl\eelers 8.3 5.16 - 0.013 0.004Cars 24.03 3.57 1.57 0.053 0.0117Three Wheelers 12.25 7.77 - 0.029 0.009Buses-Urban 4.381 1.327 8.281 1.441 - 0.275Trucks 3.425 1.327 6.475 1.127 - 0.45Light Commercial Vehicles 1.3 0.5 2.5 0.4 i 0.1Note. CO-Carbon Afonoxide; HC- Hydrocarbons, A'Ox-Oxides of Nitrogen. SOx- Sulphur Dioxide, Pb- Lead, /SP-Total Suspended Particulate

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3.1.2 Geology - Rock and Soil

Rock: hl e geology of the corridor constitutes rocks of the types Chiarnockites in the D.B.KuppeRange, Peninisular gneiss and Closepet granite in the Anitliarasantihe Range.

Soil: Three soil types exist:i) clayey soilii) loamy soiliii) red Soil.

The soils vary in depthi according to elevation and aspect, being shallow on hilltops and ridges butdeep in valleys and lowver slopes.

3.1.3 Climate

Rainfall: The corridor receives rainfall mainly during the Southwest monsoon, with an annuialaverage in the range 700mm - I 000mm.

Temperature: The corridor has a generally moderate temperature with a maximum of 330C and aminimum of 1 70C.

3.2 Environmental Features

3.2.1 Ambient Air and Noise Qualityi) Monitoring LocationsTo evaluate the ambient air and noise quality in the corridor, tests were conducted. Twomonitoring locations were identified for measurement of ambient air quality, AQ I and AQ 2 andalso for measurement of ambient noise quality, NQ I and NQ 2. Details of the air and noisemonitoring locations are given in Table 6 below.

Table - 6: Details of Air and Noise Quality Monitoring Locations along Corridor lOAParticulars Monitoring Locations

AQ I NQ 1 AQ 2 NQ 2Name of the Area Machur Village Balle VillageChainage (Kim) 84 - 85 76 - 77Land Use i) Agricultural and Sensitive area i) Agricultural and Sensitive area

ii) Rural area ii) Rural areaPopulation Moderate ModerateRoad Conditioln Ptoor PoorHeight above G. L. (iii) 1.75 1.0 1.75 1.0Distance (from the cdge of 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0the existing Road in m)Date of Collection of 31-12-2002to 31-12-2002to 01-01-2003 to 01 -01 -2003 toSample and Testing 01- 01 -2003 01-01-2003 02 -01 -2003 02-01-2003

ii) Anibicni Air Quality Monitoring Results - TIhe ambienit air quality results Ofmon0itoring locations are listed in Tahle 7 and the locations are given in Figure 6 belowv.

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The Pollution load for the years 1999-2000 traffic volume is given in Table 5 belowv:

Table - 5: Pollution Load along the Project Corridor (In Tons/Km/day)Parameters

Year TSP SOx Nox Pb HC COExisting load 2.5E-05 2.7E-05 0.0002 1 .755E-07 0.0000 0.00008Approximate increase by 5.OE 54E 0.0004 3.51E 0.0000 |0.00016

Along the entire corridor, the existing pollution load is very small although the condition of the

carriageway is poor and the shoulders are damaged. However, improvement of the road xvill helpto further reduce vehicular pollution.

2.3 Legal Clearance Requirements

Environmental Clearance for Phase I and Phase II of KSHIP (excluding bypasses and corridors

passing through National Parks) have already been obtained from MoEF (Gol), Karnataka StatePollution Control Board (KSPCB) and Kaniataka State Forest Department. Corridor IOA requiresclearance from these Authorities because it passes through the Rajiv Gandhi National Park,

Nagarahole.

The EMPrU/PCC held discussions with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife)

(PCCF WL) of the Forest Department to obtain environmental clearance for the corridor.Subsequently a Letter of Understanding (LOU) was issued by the PCCF WL (see AppendicesAI/A2) granting conditional clearance for road improvement works within the National Park,

Nagarahole. The conditions are the fulfilment of various measures to protect the ecological

resources and wildlife, the exploration of feasible designs and implementation of mitigationmeasures to ensure road safety and avoidance of accidents with adequate safeguards during the

phases of construction and operation.

An application dated 17/05/03 was filed by EMPIPU with the KSPCB for obtaining clearance for

Corridor IOA improvement under the Air and Water Act. The KSPCB has commnented in their

reply dated 11/07/03 that KSPCB approval was given for the Phase II roads, including CorridorIOA, on 07/05/02 and no fuirther clearance is required. (See Appendix A3)

3. Baseline Environmental Situation

The characteristic environmental featurcs of Corridor I OA are as followvs:

3.1 Physical Resources

The physical resources -ithin the corridor are physiography, geology, climate, drainage-systemsand soil characteristics. These characteristics are described in the following paragraphs:

3.1.1 Physiography

The corridor is located in the southern part of the Kamnatak-a plateau and passes through very

gently undulating and flat terrain.

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FIGURE -6: PROJECT CORRIDOR SHOWINGL AIR, NOISE AND WATER MONITORING LOCATIONs ANDII. LoCATioNS OF MAJOR ANIMAL CROSSINGS

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Table -7: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results alon Corridor 1OASamipling Stations Air Qualitv

Para meters AQ I AQ 2 Standards Protocol

1 0:00AM 2:00PM

Time of Sampliig (hr) (3 1-12-2002) to (01-01-2003) to9:59AM 1.59PM

(01-02-2003) (02-01-2003)

Flow Rate (m3/min1) 1.2 - 1.6 1.2 - 1.6 >

Atmospiheric Max. 27.0 28.0Temip. ( C) Miii. 18.0 17.5

SPM (ig/rnI3 ) 367.19 345.24 200 IS:5 182 (pt-4)

RPM (og /nm3) 55.6 58.1 100 IS:5182

Oxides of SulphMur (as SO3, 8.44 9.05 80 IS:5182 (pt-2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (as 21.5 32.8 80 IS:5182 (pt-6)NO,~, Pg/rn 3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Carboii Monoxide (as CO, S3 1.4 1:5182 (pt-mg/rn 3)1. 1 1. 10)

Lead (as Pb jig/rm3 ) 0.34 0.32 1 1 IS:12074

The results indicate that the corridor experiences increasing dust formation. Apart from dust, allother parameters are within the prescribed limits. The increased level of dust is due to the poorroad conditions with exposed aggregates and damaged shoulders.

iii) Ambient Noise Quality Result -

Noise monitoring locations were identified for the project area (see Table 6 above) aiid the resultsof noise quality tests are given in Table 8 below.

Table - 8: Ambient Noise Quality m nitoring results along Corridor 10AMonitoring Sound Standards (silence zone)Locations Date Time (in Hrs) Level Day (6.00 a.m. to Night (9.00 p.m.

dB(A) 9.00 p.m.) to 6.00 a.m.)

09/01/2003 14.00-22.00 70.0 50 40NQ I 09-10/01/2003 22.00-6.00 55.9 50 40

10/01/2003 6.00-14.00 63.0 50 4010/01/2003 14.00-22.00 59.0 50 40

NQ2 10-1 1/01/2003| 22.00-6.00 553.0 50 40

.__ _ I 1/01/2003 6.00-14.00 56.0 50 40

The average noise level is 56-63dB3(A). TIhle lilmit is 40-5OdB(A).

3.2.2 Water Quality

Water bodies and canals found along the corridor wZere identified. Those selected as nionitoringstations are located as shown in Figure 6 and detailed in Table 9 below.

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Table - 9: Details of water quality monitoring locations along Corridor 10A

Particulars Monitoring Locations

WQI WQ2 WQ3

Narne of thlC Area D. B. Kuppe Tank Odak-ana Mala Tank Hosahalli Tank

Chaina-e (Ki) 87 - 88 88 - 89 89 - 90

Land Use Agricultural Area Agricultural Area Acricultural Arca

Sensitive Area Sensitive Area Sensitive Area

Rural Area Rural Area Rural Area

Population Sparse Sparse Sparse

Road Condition Poor Poor Poor

Date of Sample 02-01-2003 02-01-2003 02-01-2003

Collection ._ .

Table 10 belovY gives details of surface water quality rnionitoring.

Table - 1O: Water quality monitoring results for surface water along Corridor lOA

Monitoring Locations Water Quality Protocol

________ ________ _________ Standards IS

Parameters ] Drinking Surface

WQ I WQ 2 WQ 3 Water WaterStandards Standards

Physical Parameters

Atmospheric Temp. (°C) 26 25 24 - - -

Water Temp.(0 C) 4 3 2 5.0 5.0 3025 (PI 1)

Odour U.O. U.O. UO. U.0. U.O. -

Turbidity (NTU) 0.00 0.00 0.24 5.0 -

Total Solids 40.0 51.0 78.0 500 2200 3025 (1964)

Suspended Solids 0.0 0.0 24.0 - 100 3025 (1964)

Total Dissolved Solids 40.0 51.0 54.0 500 2100 3025 (1964)

Conductivity (in 63.0 58.1 55.6 1000 3025 (P14) 1984

ilmr os/cm) . _

Chemical Parameters

PH 7.54 7.23 7.01 6.5 -8 5 6.5 -8 5 3025 (PI 1)

DO 6.4 6.15 5.25 6.0 4.0 3025 (P38)

BOD (at 20°C for 5 5.0 4.6 4.1 Nil 30 3025 (P44)

days) _

COD 20.0 18.0 22.0 Nil 250 2488 (P5)

Total Alkalinity 50.0 42.0 48.0 200 - 3025 (1964)

Total I Hardness (as 24.0 27.0 29.0 300 3025 (1P21)

CaCO3) _

Calcium l-lardness (as 4.83 6.4 7.45 3025 (P21)

CaCO3)Magnesium Hardness(3s 19.17 20.6 21.55 100 - 3025 (P21)

CaCO3)_ _

Sulphates (as S04) 0.00 0.00 0.00 200 1000 3025 (1P24)

Phosphates (as IP04O) 0.0 0.00 .0.(00 - 5.0 3025 (P3 1)

Nitrates (as N03) o00 0.00 o.00 45 1O.0 3025 (P34)

Chlorides (as Cl) 0.00 0.00 0.00 250 1000 3025 (P32)

Fluorides (as F) 0.23 0.27 0.57 1.0 1.5 3025 (1964)

Calcium (as Ca) 4.80 3.15 3.79 75.0 I 3025 (P40)

Magnesium (as Mg) 2.92 2.74 2.15 30.0 - 3025 (P'46)

Sodium (as Na) 4.50 4.32 4.62 200.0 3025 (1i45)1993

PotassiUm ( 4.87 3.89 4.01 -. 3025 (P45) i993

B3orontas B) 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 - 3025(1964)

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P 'arameters Monitoring Locations Water Quality ProtocolStandards IS:

WQ i WQ 2 WQ 3 Drinking Surfacel__________ _ _ _1Water Water

l___ Stanard Standards 1|dSHeavy Metals

Total Iron (as Fe) 0.08 0.05 0.36 0.3 3.0 3025 (1964)Lead (as Pb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.1 3025 (1P47)Manganese (as Mn) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.1 .- APHIA (1998)Oroanic Compounds

Plienolic compounds 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 0001 | 1.0 2488 (P1)Oils & Grease 0.00 0.00 0.00 Nil 10.0 3025 (P39)Biological parameters

MPNTotal Coliforims 3.00 2.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 1622 (1981)(/1 00ml)MPN Faecal Coliforms 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1622 (1981)

(/10011il)

Note to 0able 10: All parameters are expressed in mg/l except pH and Odour and othenvise mentioned alontg with theparameter. U.O. = Unobjectionable

The results indicate that the corridor water quality is withiin the drinking water standard limitsexcept for the parameters of iron and total coliformis. However, these parameters do not affect thewildlife in the corridor.

3.3 Drainiage Systems

Cross drainage structures (bridges) at Km. Stones 68+410, 76+250, 77+300 and 80+4 10 along thecorridor require minor repairs.

3.4 Ecological Resources of the National Park

The Park bio-diversity along the corridor is wide, rich and well represented.

3.4.1 Flora

A mixture of moist deciduous and dry deciduous forest types characterizes the flora. According toLandsat Satellite Images, the Park consists entirely of closed forest with a crown density of 40%and above (Landsat, 1986). The moist deciduous forest consists of a tree layer with an opencanopy. A number of good timber trees are native hiere. Lagerstroenlia mlicrocarpa, Teclonagranclis and Terminalia alala represent the dominiated flora of the Park area. The dry seasonis arecharacterised by the flowering of Raclertnaclhera xylocaitpa, Erythliina ilidica and PlerocalPulsrnaursupiuln. The comilpositioil and frequenlc)y of canopy trees vary depending on soil and rainfall.Thler-e are modificationis due to soil factors and seral stages caused by pressure from localinilabitanits. Acacia laftionlumii , Acacia peli(ala, Alhizia amncara represent the har-dy species of theseforests. Clumps of Dendrocalall7lfs SX/liCIS occur in open areas. Several average sized trees sucihas the silk cottoin trCe (Coch/losypermun rel/giosuln), GiVoija roltler,form is, .Srecuhta uren.s,Term-iinalia sp., Sanvtal/ur albun;7 aind Bitlea mn7onosp_)ern7a are comimiioin. Lan7tan7a Sp. alndEupatoriurn C'hrolrnlolcdaenct olarala weeds also proliferate in tihe Park. A list of flora is given inAppendix B.

3.4.2 Fauna

In the National Park, the very rich and diversified faunae population is unique. Tle elephiantpopulation of Nagaralhole is one of the largest in India and estimated about at 1500. TIhe gaur (1Bos

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gaurus - Indian Bison), samnbhars, spotted deer, barking deer, four-antlered deer anid wild pigsrepresent othler large hierbivore mammals. Other animiials include sloth bears, macaqucs andlangur. Giant and flying squirrels are also seen in the forests. The main carnivores in the Park aretigers, leopards and wild dogs. Other species found are jungle cat, civet cat, mongoose, etc. TIheReptiles foulid in the Park include several species of cobra, vipers, crocodiles and monitor lizards.Avian faulia is represenlted by pied hornbills, drongoes, parakeets, kingfishers, peafowl, junglefowl, partridges and eagles. A detailed list of the Park fauna is given in Appendix C.

3.4.3 Animal Movements/ Crossings and Corridors

The major water source in the Park is the Kabini reservoir. Elephants and other hel-bivores cometo the reservoir for drinkinig water and mud bathis in the early mornings and evenings. Thereservoir is located Southeast of Corridor IOA and some animals have to cross the corridor togain access to the reservoir. Animal concentration in the Park near the corridor is shown in Table11 below.

Table- I1: Details of Aninial Concentration around Corridor IOARange Location Zone Total Area (in sq. Kni)

D.B.Kuppe Range Kabini Reservoir- back water South 136.0Antharasanthie Range Tourism Zone-Sunkadakatte East 89.4

The EMPIU/PCC, with the help of the Park staff, have identified 59 locations between Km 64and Km 90 whiere animal crossings are observed along the project corridor. 27 crossing locationsare in the Core Zone and 32 in the Tourist zone. These crossings are on well-defined animaltracks where frequent movements of animals, especially herds of elephants, gaur and spotted deerare seen. However, the animals do not restrict themselves to these tracks. Solitary animals such asbull elephants, male gaurs, sambhars, barking deer and spotted deer, are sighted by the roadsideand are seen randomly crossing the road during late evening and early morning. Appendix D liststhe locations of animal movements/crossings along the Project Corridor. As the corridor is asensitive zone for the safety of wildlife it is important that adequate protective/safety measuresare adopted to protect their movements across the corridor (Figure 6).

3.5 Human Use Values

3.5.1 Land Use

The land in the Park is fertile and used for farming and settlements. Total areas of land utilisationare given in Table 12 below.

Table - 12: Land Use in the Park near Corridor I OAType ol Land Range Chainiage Zone T olal Area (in Ha)

Use in ku)

Comililulnity D.B. Kuppe Range 75.0 South 10.0(Settlemenits) 85.0 20.0

Anthiar-asanlthc Ralnge 60.0 Soutil 20.0

Farilnin D.13. Kuppe Range 75.0 South 50.0

3.5.2 Crops

Aninual and seasonal crops mainly are growil. The cultivationi period is fi-om the commnincemicenitof the South-West monisoonl to the winter season. Agricultural crops include paddy, jowar, ragi(rare), tobacco and cotton. These are generally rain-fed but ir-rigated in pockets. Coconut,arecanut, coffee, sweet potato, pepper, ginger and plantainis are also growin. Table 13 belowindicates the crops that are growvn along Cor-idor IOA.

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Table - 13: Crops near Corridor IOARange Total Area (in Crop Type

Ha)D. B. Kuppe Range 20.00 Swveet Potato and Ragi SeasonalAntharasanithie Range Raoi Seasonal

3.6 Social Environment

3.6.1 Population

A few villages are located in the southerin part of the Park traversed by the project corridor. Thesevillages are located I to 2 Km away from the corridor. Table 14 below provides a list of villagesand their populatiolis.

Table - 14: Population inside the Park near Corridor IOARange Villages Chainage (in Km) Zone Males Females Total

D.B.Kuppe Balle, D.B.Kuppe 75.0 - 90.0 South 2,600 2,400 5,000Range and Machur

Tribal Settlements

Tribal settlements are scattered near the corridor but there are only a few families which belongmainly to the Jenu Kuruba, Soliga and Yerava communiities. They are located at Balle haadi,Dommanakatte haadi, and Naganakatte haadi. The Park administration is carrying outrehabilitation of tribal families and the improvement of the project corridor should not affect thelivelihood of these communities.

3.6.2 Literacy status of the Park population

Only 10 % of the Park's inhabitants are literate. Table 15 below indicates the literacy levels alongCorridor I OA.

Table - 15: Literacy status of the population near Corridor 10ARange Villages Chainage Zone Male Female Total

(in Kms) Literacy LiteracyD.B.Kuppe and Balle, D.B.Kuppe and 60.0-90.0 South 8 % 2 % 10%Antharasanthe Machur

3.6.3 Tourism in the Park Area

Thle tourist industry is a major revenue eariner for the National lPark. ECO-tOuIrSI11 is alsoencouragcd. Ilie Park hlas two tourist zones situated near to Nagarahole and SuLikadakatterespectively. The Project Road is thle only access to tihe tourist zone near Sunkadakatlte. IThiis zollecaters for tourists visiting State and private JuLIgle l.,odg,es, Resorts and Rest I-louscs, based atKarapur at the southierin end of thc Park. Thel-e is a seasonal distributioll of tOur ists and thieir rateis high during Januaiy - March. T-he periodical distributionl of tourists to the National Parlk isgiven below in Table 16.

Table - 16: Average Periodical Distribution of Tourists to the National ParkRange Visitor Strength

Daily IWeekly Monthly Y'early

D.B.Kuppe and Antilarasanthie Ranges 50 200 800 96,000

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Pilgrima,e Centres

The Masthiguidi Masthiyanmiia Temple located near the project corridor at Balle but outside theROW is the only pilgrimage centre in the project area. The original temple was submerged by theKabini Reservoir project and a new one has been constructed at Balle. It is known as the T'reeGoddess to the villagers and tribal people in particular. In earlier days, before venturing into theforest, local people, tribal people and forest officials used to worship the Tree Goddess forprotection against wild animals and othier hazards. Even the Khedda operations (the capture ofwild elephanits), started only after worshiippinig the Goddess. Between 4000 - 5000 peopleparticipate in the annual festival whiclh is held in February - March.

3.6.4 Illegal Activities

The Park is very rich in flora and fauna. Illegal activities such as poaciling of wildlife, smugglinlglof forest wealth, etc. occur in remote parts of the Park not near to the project area. According toavailable data and also to the Park authority, poaching is minimal and occurs in the D.B. KuppeRange (on the Kerala border) and the Antharasanithie Range. The Park administration isresponsible for controlling all illegal activities.

4. Public Consultation

To achieve the public consultation requirements of the World Bank, the EMPIU/PCC undertookextensive field visits and held detailed discussions withi the Public, forest officials andconservation NGOs. Public interviews were conducted as per the MoEF Guidelines.

Baseline data was collected by public consultation to ascertain opinions on significalitenvironmental conditions/features along the corridor and the merit or otherwise of itsrehabilitation. Records of public meetings and othier activities, communications andcomments/suggestions were made (Appendix J refers).

During field visits, Forest officials including the Chief Wildlife Warden, local people andconservationists (NGOs) were consulted to evaluate the present situation of the Park environmenitand to establish necessary mitigation measures for the protection of wildlife and the Parkenvironimenit. These conisultations gave insight into the concerns and requirements of ForestDepartment officials with relation to relhabilitation of the corridor within the National Park. Theircommenits / suggestionis hiave been recorded (Appendix J refers). Table 17 below gives details ofthe Public Consuliatiolis.

Table - 17: Details of Public consultation for relhabilitation of the projcct areaDate Place TalutI District No. of particip)ants

19-12-2002 Domnmaniakatte l-laadi 11. D. Kote Mysore 1519-12-2002 Bawali 5019-12-2002 Machiur 60

Overall Public opinioIn was that the improvemicnit/reliabilitationi of the project road should becar-ried out withoUt delay, buLt should include mitigationl measures to bothi protect the lPark fauna /flora and to himpr-ove the quiality of lifc for the Park COImImIunllities.

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5. Environrmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures

5.1 Environmental Impact Assessment during the Construction Phase

5.1.1 Air Environment

Air quality will be affected by dust (suspended particulate matter) generated by vehicularmovements during construction activities such as eardtworks, haulilng and tipping ofmaterials. The impact is expected to be localized, temporary and confined to the constructionarea. The monitored data of ambient air quality indicates that, in the present situation, (pre-project) the concentration of dust is greater than the standard limits and it will inevitablyincrease during project implementation.

5.1.2 Water Environment

Existing rivers, streams, dams and ponds along the corridor could be affected by dust, spillageof oil and construction materials and polluted water during construction operations.

5.1.3 Noise Environment

During the period of road construction works, noise pollution will inevitably increasealong the corridor.

5.1.4 Biology Environment - Flora and Fauna

The Park flora should not be significantly impacted by construction activities along thecorridor as no tree cutting or felling is required.

The movements of Park fauna over the corridor are always greater at night-time. Hencemost accidents to wildlife occur at night.

5.1.5 Soil Environment

The existing soil enviroment along Corridor 1OA could be damaged and polluted ifborrow pits and quarries are established adjacent to the ROW to obtain constructionmaterials.

5.1.6 Social Environment

The road rehabilitation does not involve any resettlement of people and roadimprovement is limited to the existing conridor fonnation xwithin the ROW.

Thle rnmajor social impacts during the constructioni phase along the con-idor wvill be thesafety of road users and the welfare of constr-uctioi wvorkers and their families.

The safety' hazards wvill be caused by traffic conjestion, poorly conceived / uncontrolledtemporary diversions, unconitrolled movemiient of construction plant and vehicles,misleading or non-existent traffic signs / wvarning boards / temporary lights, etc. TFlewelfare of constructioni wvorkers will be impacted by the quality of their constructioncamps.

Local settlements should not be affccted by either impact, as they are located I to 2krmfrom the corridor.

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5.2 Enviroiiinental Mitigation Mcasures during the Construction Phase

.5.2.1 Mitigation of Impacts on the Environments of Air/Water/Noise/Biology/ Soil

To mitigate the construction phase impacts on the subject Environimilenlts, all borrow pits,quarrys, stone crushing plants, hot mix plants, construction materials bulk storage areas,construction workers camps, etc. must be located outside the National Park and at least500 m from existing settlements.

5.2.1.1 Availability of Road Cotstruction Maiteriils close to the National P(rk, Na(glrahole

Details of existing local quarries/borrow pits used for the extraction of rock for crushilng,natural gravel (moorum), sand and water sources are furnished in Table 18 below. Thelocal rock is granite and if properly selccted adequate quality and quantity is available forall purposes requiring broken or crushed rock. The reddish brown natural gravel(moorum) that has been identified in various sources has a CBR varying from 9.60% to14.50%. Sufficient moorum of good quality is easily available for all purposes as filliigmaterials. Clean river and nalla sand sources were identified having fines less thani 2.0%,which are available in good quality, and sufficient quantity for all construction purposes.

Table - 18: Details of potential Road Building Materials for Corridor 10ADoddakatur granite Quarry is at a distance of 8.0 Km from Link Ch: 16.0Kml-lirekati Quarry is at a distance of 40.0Km from Link Ch: O.OOKmRoad side moorum borrowpit at a distance of 2.0 Km from Link Chl: 48.0 Km.Nanjanagud River Sand Source is at a distance of 24.0 Km from Link Ch:0.00 KinT. Narsipur River Sand Source is at a distance of 25.0 Km from Link Chl: O.OOKmMadapur River Sand Source is at a distance of 2.0 Km from Link Ch:40.80 KmMattakere River Sand Source is at a distance of 3.0 Km from Link Ch: 44.0 Kin

5.2.1.2 Coonstruction Working Hours

Construction working hours during day-time must be controlled/limited. No night-timileworking will be permitted.

5.2.1.3 Dust

Dust formiationi along the corridor during construction must be contiolled by sprayingwater from bowsers on the road pavement and other exposed construction areas. Caremust be taken during the spraying, process to ensure that excessive amoulits of water arenot used and that contaminiiationi of adjacent river systems/canials/ponids and groUnd waterdoes not occur.

-5.2.2 Mitigation of Impacts on the Social Environmncilt

5.2.2.1 Road S/fely of Project Rotad users

During the Constrctioll Plhase, temporary diversionis must be properl designed, surfacedand coiitrolled to cnsure safe movement of all traffic.

Adequate road signs, warninigl boards, temporary lightino, balTicades, etc, must beinstalled. The movemilents of constructioni plant, equipmncit and vehlicles must becontrolled at all times.

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5.2.2.2 Construction Workers Welfaire

Constructioni camps must be located at least I 00m from crushers, asphialt plants, materialstockpiles. Adequate washinig facilities, toilets, drainage and waste disposal systemiis mustbe provided. Medical care, environimT-enltal and healthi awareness programimii1es andeducation of the workers children must be arranged.

5.3 Environmental Impact Asscssnient during the Operation Phase

5.3.1 Air Environment

Increased traffic following road improvemilenit will inevitably lead to greater air pollutionalong Corridor I OA.

5.3.2 Water Environment

There should be no negative impact on the Park's water bodies and river systemsfollowing completion of construction works. In fact, the improved drainage systems ofthe rehabilitated road should reduce soil erosion along the corridor. This in turn wouldsignificantly decrease contaminationi or siltation of extant water bodies.


Increase in vehicular traffic numbers in the Operation Phase will cause greater ambientnoise levels along the corridor.

5.3.4 Biology Environment - Fauna / Flora

The increase in vehicular traffic along the corridor will lead to greater road kill of thePark's wildlife.

5.3.5 Soil Environnient

The topsoil of arable land adjacent to the corridor ROW should not be affected.


During the Operation Phase, the major social impact will be on the safety of road users.

5.4 Environmnital Mitigationi Measures during the Operation Plhase

5.4.1 Air Environnicnt

ITraffic contiol measures suclh as ruLible strips, chicanies and speed breakers hiave becilincluded in the detailed project design to iellp to reduce ambienlt air pollutanlt levels in theproject area. Periodical air ImloInitorinig \'will be carried out. Necessary action will be takenby routinicly checking loaded/unloadcd trucks and other vehicles.

5.4.2 Water Environimient

None required.

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Rehabilitation of the existing road surface plus tile provision of adequate road signs androad markinig wvill facilitate the traffic flow which should also reduce the use of horins byovertaking vehicies. These new measures would all lead to a reduction in traffic noiselevels in the Operation Phase and hence less disturbanlce of the Park's wildlife.

5.4.4 Biology Environment - Fauna / Flora

T'he increased road kill of Park wildlife during, the Operations Phase can be miigated bytraffic calminig measures at recognised wildlife crossings. These would include rumblestrips, chicanies, speed breakers and adequate warinig signs. Effective patrolling by forestofficials would also be essential. (Appendix D and Figures 8.1/8.2 refer)

5.4.5 Soil Environment

None required.


The main impact on the social environment durinig the Operation Phase will be that ofroad safety oin the rehabilitated corridor. Mitigation of the impact on road safety will beachieved by the provisions of road lane and median markings, clear road signs, speedbreakers/rumble strips (Figures 8.1/8.2).

5.4.6.1 Proposed Traffic Safety Mitigation Measures for Corridor IOA

Traffic Safety impact mitigation measures suggested for Corridor IOA include:* Profile correction at the existing surface camber to the rehabilitation design

camber using Bituminous Macadam.* Overlay consisting of 50 mm Bituminious Macadam followed by 20 mm MSS.* Earthen shoulders to the new road level with adequate cross-fall to drain surface

water.* Grading of land between shoulders and ditches (Fire line trench) to allow surface

run off.

A typical cross section of the proposed rehabilitation road design is shown in Figure 7 below.

50BM -20KMS/ -' v~~~~PCC

I-xisting Pav'cemenI

-91.501ll--I 1375/ 5.50 mH1. 50ti-f

FIGURE - 7: TYI'ICAL CROSS SECTI ION OF PROI'OSED DESIGN

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FIGuRE - 8.1: TRAFFIC SIGNS

oww

SPEED LIMIT NO HORN

NO PARKING NO STOPPINGOR STANDING

0~~~~~

CHEVRON DIRECTION BOARD

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FIGURE - 8.2: TRAFFIC SIGNS

A

GIVE

ROAD HUMP GIVE WAY

.

ROUGH ROAD WILDLIFE CROSSING

A

RUMBLE STRIP

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5.4.6.2 Sqfeil, P(araimeters includled ii the Design

Raised platforms, chicailes and traffic calminig measures in the formi of rumble strips havebeen included in the design at locations wlhere animal crossings have becn observed.Traffic calming measures can help drivers adjust their speeds to be appropriate to localconditions.

There are several types of traffic calming techiliques available. They include:* -inch points

* Build outs* Rumble Devices and/or* Chlicanes

* Combinations of all the abovc.In order to reduce vehicular speeds at specific animiial crossings in the National Park, a chicanedesign prescribed by the Traffic Advisory Unit, Department of Transport, UK, is proposed.

A chicane is a narrowing formed by locating build outs alternately on each side of thecarriageway. Each chicane will consist of two or more build outs. Close spacing of build outsforming the chicane, say 1Om to 15m apart, can.be extremely effective in constraining trafficspeeds.

A typical chiicane design (Traffic Calming Measure) is given in Figure 9. It consists of two buildouts spaced alternately at lSm spacing. This provides space (effective 3.75m carriageway) onlyfor one vehicle to manoeuvre at a time. Rumble strips are provided 50m ahead of build outs atboth ends to reduce the speed of the vehicle for safe manoeuvring. A storage lane is provided forthe vehicles to stop and give way to oncominig vehicles. Adequate sign boards, chevronl directionsign boards and lane markings are provided to warn the drivers in advance. Adequate drainagefacilities are included. This chicane design is very effective in reducing vehicular speeds to 20Km/h. The locations and chainages of proposed traffic calming measures are given in AppendixE. Totally, 5 no. chicanes, 10 no. rumble strips in chicane locations, 6 no. road humps and 128 no.RPMs at road humps and rumble strips are provided in the design.

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NOTES'I1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MIuLuJERES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

2. FOR DETAILS OF TYPE 11 KERB REFER DWC. NO U/T/5/07V2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~3. FOR DETAILS OF ROAD SIGNS REFER DRG No j/.F/A/OF TO U/I/A/OS

.E/ C C C W A .Elosl 9 . S s :-. 1 >:. ^. ' Z : RO^ UYEL 4 CHEVRA4 SIGN BOARDS CONFORFM TO L8DU OF TE C TSPEC5. FOR DETAILS OF RUMBLE STRIPS. RPM REFER owG NO.

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5.5 Environmental Impact Evaluation

The potential environmental impact on the corridor due to project activities xvas estimatedaccording to the Scaling-Weightage Checklist (Battelle's Environmenltal Evaluation System)and thc Environmental Impact Matrix metihod. Based on Battelle's systemii, an environimilentalimpact weeightage value was allocated to different environmental componenits for impactevaluation. The impact evaluation was based on judgements made by the PCC during field visitsand W1hile studying the available baseline data generated by Battelle's system. SuLmm111aries of theimpacts evaluated Pre-project (A) ('without project) and Post-project (B) ('wi/li project) aregiven in Table 19 below.

Table - 19: Evaluation of Environmental Features by Battelle's SystemEnvironmental Features Environmental fIfmpacts Units

Pre-project (A) Post-project (B) Net(without project) (with project) Change

I Ecologyi. Reserve Forest (-) 80 (+) 100 (+) 20ii. Flora & Fauna (-) 65 (+) 75 (+) 10iii. Orchard

iv. Biosphere Reserve - I0 (+) 20 (+) 10v. Terrain (-) 10 (+) 20 (+) 102 Environmental Pollutioni. Air (-) 40 (+) 40 0ii. Water

ii(a) Surface Water () 50 (+) 45 - 05ii(b) Ground Water (- 25 (+) 25 0iii. Noise (-) 45 (+) 40 (- 05iv. Landiv(a) Land Use Pattern - 60 (+) 70 (+) 10iv(b) Soil Erosion (-) 20 (+) 10 (- 10iv(c) Slope Stability of Bridges (- 10 (+) 30 (+ 203. Aestheticsi. Topographical Character () 35 (+) 50 (+ 15ii. Disposal of Debris (- 60 (+) 60 0iii. Appearance of Water Bodies (-) 40 (+) 40 0iv. Sound (-) 50 (+) 60 (+) 10

v. Historical & Cultural Resources

4. Human Interest1. Economy and Income Level (-) 20 (+) 25 (+) 05ii Employment (-) 10 (+)20 QIo) 10iii Human Health (-) 20 (+) 25 (i) 05iv. Quality of Life (-) Io (+) 25 (+) 15v. TIrade and Comm1ercc (-) 25 (+) 35 (+) 10Total Score = (-) 685 (+) 815 (±) 130

The Weigltages given for each civironimnicital component P're-project (A) (withowt projetcl) and

Post-project (B) (witl project) disclose tlhat the net expected positive chanlge is +130.

ITlhe positive impact score produced by the Battelle's System has also been re-checked by theMatrix method witl/out and witlh mitigation measures. Based oni the severity criteria of impacts,positive (beneficial) and negative (adverse), impact scores were establishied for each projectactivity by the Matrix metlhod. A matrix was formlulated by combining environimeiltalcomponents on a y-axis and project activities oni an x-axis for both without and with mnitigationnieasuies as depicted in Table 20 and Table 21. Assigined Weightage values are giveIl in Table 22.

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Table - 20: Environmental Impact Assessment Matrix for Corridor IOA passing through Rajiv Gandhi National Park without Mitigation MeasuresHIypothesis of Matrix: I[O (Ntil Hypoffhesis) -Rehabilitation or proposed project will significantly enhances the quatlit of life and status of people orthe surrounding areas.

Prjet Activities T'otal [Impact_mIportAnce Pro]ec ScoreItmpact on Environmental I N'eighltrge Excovation, Dumping of Moveinent of Stone Processing of Opetation Road Conistiuction -ve +veComponents Value Earihwork Solid Wastes Veiicles for Quarring Construction /Diversion Constrtiction Camp and

aind /Debris Construction /Crushing Materials (Aspihalt of Road Across Storage ofLevelling Materials Operations and iiot Mix Water Bodies Materials

_____________ -_____________ _ ___________ Plantsl _

Reserve Foi.s. 100 _- -200sam & asia _ 75 - -1 -2 I . I 1 455 075il iCard 75

,v tiosphcrF 11eserve 35 -035v erraini 35 _ _ _ -035a t Environmsn;tal Pollution 300Air 55 -2 - - -- -2 2 _ .440 10

ii. \V ater _35_ __c> a __ Sutirfacc WVaicr 50 1 -1 _ -l -l -200 500b Ground Water 25 -. 1 __ , -050

Noise 10 -2 -1 - -160 N4Ov. Lanld 130a Land Use Pattern 70ft Soil Eroaioll 30 ___ -030c Slape Stability1 o ridr3s 30 - -0303. _ Aestihetic 240 _ _ -______ iTopographltical Clharacter 5 0 -05 0

Distposal it Dlib cxs 60 l- -oouii; Appearance of Watcr flodics 40 -I -' I _ -120 040iv Sound 60 -2 -i -1 I -1 -300 060

i itiorical & Cultural Rcsouirccs 304. luman Interest 14_iI ECEcoioniy and luIcomI:c Lcvel 3 75 2 I 105

ririploytiteut 20 2 _1 140_ i , liHnian ll h ,sili 25 -I -I -- 2 -1 1 -125 050i_ , ality *,f life_ _ 25 -1 -l 3 - . -075 075

& v Tia"dea 1 Cestitmuerco ... 2 -035 1070Total Inipact Scores -2400 815

rm Overall Impact Score -I,58m

\ As lht mcetall itmpoct scuic i -1,585, siLuf-iIcw iniatiraLioit measures are requiredh Ma3lenintical Aunt i sis "fNI;i Isi potlhesis: Relahlflitalion of proposed project will have sigtilficant impacts on environment artid assumed null hypothesis is rejectcd Tises significant impacts are revcrsible and can be minimized

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Table - 21: Environmental Impnet Assessment Matrix for Corridor IOA passing through Rajiv Gandhi National Park with Mitigation Measuresllypothesis of %latrix lio (Null llypothesis) - Rehabilitation or proposed project will significantly enhances the quality of life and status of pcople ofthe surrounding areas.

iiiportance Project Activities eotal ImpactImpact on Environnmental W I 'eighlIage E\cavalicn, Dumping of Movement of Stone Processing of Operation Road Construction -ve +veCotiiponcents Valtue Eanrihork Solid Wastes VCelicles for Quarring Construction /Diversion Construclion Camp alid

and /Debris Construction /Crushing Miterials (Asplialt of Road Across Water Storage ofLevelling Materials Operationis and 1-ot Mix Bodies Materials

Plants)F. Csliit' 3211

| Res%cvc [Forest 100 2 200:Floin & LIautia ?S -I 7 1 -[50 075|ii Orcb:rd 75

,r Si3osplicre Reserve 35 035

> _ rIenaltl 35 0359 2 Enuh+Evironmental lPollution 301l

Air 55 3 -110 220_t Walcr 75Dl. Sutiicc Water 50 s I 1 .050 1001,. Grounid Watcr 25ii. Noise 40 - : -080 040is Land 130

Laiud l)cc Paiernt 70b Soil Erosioit 30 I _ _1c Slope Stabilitv of Bridges 303. Aestietics 2140

1 opographiical Charactcr 50 -n -MI)iI Disposal of Debries 60 -I -010III Appearance of Waler Bodies 40 I -1 -0-Jn O tis Sotiiid 60 1I -I -1I 20 0(6oI tliqtorical & Cuiltuiral ResoLirces 304. Ilunan Interest 1401 I .ciino,riy a adi I iconic Level 35 2 3 175

__ Eiiiploviicii 20 I 3160I lilTiiii I Icailll 2S 2 *l -1 -050 075

=ua lihty of l.le 25 3 -l -075 1251 rade autd Coinitierce 35 | 2 070

Total Impart Scores -785 1440Overall Impact Score 6 5

\ As ie s\ etal I tImllcl scorc is 6 (55 thie project is acceptahibel=rsllit Sit Icmritit : I lic ctal I inipcl scorc is staltislicatlly sigsi 1hicant because by, adopting proper mitigation measures aid with adequate monitoring during tIhe Project implernentation period, a sustainable and sound environmentco can iC created Ior Ilie PrOIcCt

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Environmental Impacts Wihag1000 Wtg.)

Ecology Environmental Aesthetics Humanl. 20) Pollution (300) Interests (140)

1. Topographical Cllaracter (50)I. Reserve Forest (100) 2. Disposal of Debris (60) 1 Economy & Income2. Fl1oia anid Fauna (75) 3. Appearance of Water Bodies (40) 2 Employment (20)3 Orcliard (75) 4. Sound ' (60) 2. Elomen t (20)4. Biosplihere Reserve 5. Historical & Cultural Resouirces (30) 4. Quality of Life (25)

(35)4 taiyo ie (55. Terrain (35 . 5. Trade and Commerce

5ATierrain ( 35)_ _ _ __ _ _ _ (35)

> | Air (S5) ) | ~~~~~~~~~Water (75) 11Noise (40) Land ( 130) I Surface Water Quality (50) 1. Land Use Pattcrn (70)2. Ground Water Quality (25) ,, 2. Soil Erosion (30)

,____________________________________ 3. Slope Stabilaty ofBridges (30)

*\/eiglitagc Fixed for 1impl7act EvaluLationl as per the Position and Observation of Project Site

Table - 22: Assigned Weightage Values for Environmental Features

Karnataka Slite Highglvays E nvironmiental Assessment IReportfor t1le Segment of Corridor IQAImprovemenit 'ioj ect wh/lich passes throuigh Rajii' Gandi/ ANational Park, AiagaraholeTotal negative impacts scored -2,400 and positive impacts scored +815 for project withoutmitigation mcasures. As a result, the overall impact score of -1,585 indicated that the projectwould cause sigilficanit inpacts on the surroundinig,.enivironimenit and required proper mitigation.However, the impact matrix evaluated for the project with mitigation measures gave a totalnegative iilpact score of -785, while the positive impact score was +1,440, henice, the overallimpact score was +655. Therefore, the rehabilitationi of Corridor ]OA is environmentallyacceptable.

6. Eco-Development Plan for the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole andAugmentation of Infrastructure Development

6.1 Eco-Dcvelopment Plan for Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole

The World Banki funded India Eco-Developmenlt Plan of MOEF / GOI is being implemented as amajor project in the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole, by the Forestry Department ofGOK. A comprehensive Management Plan was prepared for the period 2000-201 0 (AppayyaM.K., 2001) and has adopted an holistic approach to forestry management, wildlife managemenlt,forest commilunlities and a participatory role in the relocation and resettlement of tribal people tonew sites outside the National Park. The initial Phase of the Eco-development project wasschieduled to end in 2002 but has been extended one further year to 2003.

The Forest Department is currently practising certain management activities for the Park. Theseinclude habitat management, forest protection measures, control of poaching and illicit felling oftrees, fire control, control of illegal removal of timber, fuel wood and non-wood forest produce(NWFP), immunisation and reduction of cattle within the Park, annual census of wild animals,eco-tourism development and mitigation of local problems.

6.2 Augmentation of Forest Wealth and Conservation of Wildlife with funding fromKSHIP

Using the Eco-Development Management Plan (2000-20 10) as a basis, the EMPIU/PCC hasexplored various options where additional capital funding under KSHIP could be used to augmentforest and wildlife conservation and protection measures with the objective to adopt a broadapproach to road rehabilitation and traffic managemeint within tile Park area. The items related toroad developmenit and forest conservationi selected for KSHIP fundinig are described below.

6.2.1 Habitat Conservation

While the F7orest Department has appreciated the initiative taken by GOK to improve State roadsunder KSSIIP it has reservations over the rehiabilitationi of the 30kmin section of Corridor IOAwhich passes througil the Rajiv Gandli National lPark, Nagaralhole. I-lowever, following,discussions between the EMPIU and the Chief Wildlife Warden of the Karnataka ForestDepartmeint, the office of the l'CCF (Wilcllife) has granted conditional clearance for theimpi-ovemilenit of State l-lighway Corr-idor ]OA through the Park, subject to thc fulfilment ofvarious measures by KSI-11i1 (see Appendix A).

6.2.2 Prevention of Accidental Deaths of l'ark Wildlife

In order to fuilfil the various conditionis required by the PCCF (wildlife) beforc full clearance isgranited for the reliabilitationi of Corridor I OA throughI the Park, the EMPlU/I'CC has developed acompromilise design whicih is not as extensive as that norimially used for KSHIlP road rehabilitationi.This compromise design is restricted to the existing forimation of the road and provides a good

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riding surface witlh adequate camber augmiienlted withi shoulders and drainage to prevenit roaddamagnc and soil erosion. The corridor relhabilitation will facilitate the use of road ftriliture andother road safety requirements. A cross-section of the road design proposed for the corridor isgiven in Figure 7 (see page 20 above).

This design will allow for implementation of the mitigationi measures adopted for trafficmanlagemienlt, such as road furniture, safety barriers, etc. The road thius improved wvill requireannual maintenianlce limited to pothole filling and minlor repairs. Details of the design proposedfor Corridor I OA are given in Section 5.4.6 above.

6.2.3 lilegal activities

The Eco-Development management plan refers to the man/flora/fauna conflicts. Poachinig andsmuggling of timber/forest wealth are important among them. It is incorrect to presume that goodroads will contribute to increases in poaching or the smuggling of timber. Road improvemenitactivities are not limited to the corridor. Under the holistic approach adopted for roadimprovemilenit, capital investments are also being provided for forest and game roads to ensurebetter patrolling, funds for purchiase of communication sets such as mobile wireless sets, two wayradios, protective clothing and security measures. (check posts, gates and cabins) It is expectedthat implemilenitation of these measures together with effective patrolling by the Forest Departmenltwill reduce the threat of poachinig and timber smuggling.

6.2.4 Development of Fuel Wood Plantations and Minor Forest Produce

Corridor I OA passes primarily thirough the tourist and core zones, where the level of patrollingand security is high compared to the fringe areas. Moreover, under thle Eco-developmentmanagement plan, a participatory approach and joint forest management practices are beingadopted to encourage the development of minor forest produce and fuel wood plantations. KSHIPalso envisages making one-off capital investments for plantation programmes in the habitatmanipulation and restoration zones throughi which the project corridor also passes.

6.2.5 Protection of Animal Crossings

The corridor passes through a sensitive zone for wildlife safety and it is important that adequateprotection and security measures are adopted at animal crossings to reduce road kill (seeAppendix D). The main issues of concerin in thils regard are Speed and Traffic Control. It wouldbe impractical attempt to guide animiial movements as Park fauna have been crossing over theproject corridor for more than 40 years. Therefore it is important that speed and traffic regulationmeasures are implemented. Details of these measures are given in Items 5.4.5, 5.4.6 and Figures8.1/8.2 above.

6.2.6 Tourism Promotion

Tourisimi hias been promoted in a co-ordiniated maninicr in the National Park but is restrictcd to theT-ourist Zone. I'resently, ulider an Eco-touLisiII venturc by thie Forest Department, thcre is oneJungle Lodge that caters for local and foreigil tourists. In addition, several private resorts havebeen established. The Tourist featurcs that have becn selected for fundinig unlder- KSI-IIP includcthe following:

* Forest Roads

20km of forest roads in the Tourist zone ranges of Dodda Byraniia Kuppe and Anthiarasanithicrequire mainitenianice to facilitate the moveml1enit of Departmenit vehicles and effective patrolliig.

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The forest roads near Sunkadakatte and Balle should be accorded priority, as these are located intile vicinity of Corridor I OA. The estimated cost for this maintenanice is Rs. 10,500 per km.

* Improvement of Infrastructure at Viewv-points and at Waterholes

The facilities at viewpoints and waterholes sucih as towers, bench tables, toilets, buildings,drinlkinig water, litter bins, etc. will be improved and maintainied.

* Removal of Weeds and Tall Grasses in View Lines

Weeds and grasses will be removed from view lines in the Tourist zone.

* Conservation and Protection Signboards

Proper signboards withi messages on conservationi and bio-diversity will be provided.

6.2.7 Funds for Iniprovement of Water Holes

Water holes at Bisalwadi Kere (5 km from Sunkadakatte Checkpost) and Segur Kere (Km 73.8)are located near the Project Corridor. Funds will be provided for the maintenance and desilting ofthese water holes wvhich are frequented by Elephanit, Deer, Wild Pig and Gaur herds. It isestimated that desilting and deepening of these holes would cost Rs. 1.4 lakhs each.

6.2.8 Funds for Plantations and Fodder Resources

6.2.8.1 Restorationi Zone: Plantations of about 10 hectares will be established in the restorationzone of Metikuppe and Antharasantihe Ranges at a cost of Rs. 10,500 per ha.

6.2.8.2 Manipulation Zone: A plantation of about 5 hectares will be established in the habitatmanipulation zone of Dodda Byrannakuppe Range at a cost of Rs. 10,500 per ha.

6.2.8.3 Zones in Genteral: In addition to establishing plantations in the Park, KSHIP will providefunds for the creation of fodder resources throughout the Park by clearance ofweeds/unsuitable growthi and restocking with grasses suitable for herbivore wildlifegrazing. The estimated cost for this process is Rs. 25,000 per ha.

6.2.9 Funds for Fire Protection Measures

Funds wvill be provided for clearing, 60km of firc lines and fire tracing, Sm wvide, including re-sweepilig and re-burning at an estimated cost of Rs. 450 per km. Fire fightinig equipmlicnitincludin'g, pickaxes, drumils, buckets, etc. will also bc provided. A provisiolnal SUIml of Rs. 25,000lias been allocated for these itemis.

6.2.10 Funds for Reconstruction of Forest Road Cross D)raina,e Structurcs

Reconistructioni of 5 forest road culverts in tilc vicinity of the project corridor w,ill be carrlied out ata total cost of 7.5 Laklhs.

6.2.11 Plublicity Boards, Awareness Boards and Caption Boards

KSiiiP will provide publicity boards within the J'ark giving infor-milation on different aspects ofPark facilities. A SuLIm of Rs. 2.25 lakhs will be allocated for these boards.

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6.2.12 Logistical Support to the Forest Department for Patrolling the Park

As well as road development within the Park, KSHIP intends to support the extension ofprotection of forest resources and the augmentation of security and conservation measures. Themajor items to be funded are as follows:

* One Patrol vehicle, preferably with four wheel drive and equipped with fog and searchlights.

* Construction of two permanent Anti-poaching camps.* Const-uction of two Fire Watch Towers, one each in the Core zone and Tourist zone.* Communication sets such as Walkie-Talkie and wireless sets.* Fire figlhting Equipment.* Maintenance of 10km of Forest Roads in the core zone in the vicinity of the Project

corridor.* Check posts with cabins at the entry and exit points to the core zone.* Unifonns and shoes for the foresters, guards and watchers.* Bicycles for the patrolling staff.

6.2.13 Sustainability of the Programme

It is also necessary to look into the sustainability of all the above measures. To ensure that themitigation measures related to improvement of infrastructure and plantation are not limited by theKSHIP investment, another source of regular revenue has to be explored. The Forest Departmentis of the same opinion and suggests that it should be authorized to collect tolls from vehiclespassing along Corridor 1OA through the National Park. The following charges could be levied:

* Rs. 5 for 2 wheelers (motor bikes, scooters, and mopeds)* Rs. 20 for 4- wheelers (cars, jeeps, pick-ups, vans)* Rs. 25 for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)* Rs. 30 for Trucks (medium, heavy, multi-axied) and Buses

The income generated from these toll-charges could be used to meet the cost of maintenance ofthe facilities mentioned above which wvill be created fiom the one off grant from KSHIP. Anycosts incurred in excess of the net collection of toll-charges would be absorbed in the annualbudget for the Park. Similarly, the Forest Department could use any surplus from the netcollection of toll-charges for Eco-development without fuirther reference to the PWD/EMP1YU

6.2.14 Budget for KSHIP Infrastructure Developiient of the National Park

T he budget detailed in Table 23 below sumimar-ises the items described above and the investmentsrelated to forest infiastrUcture augmlentationi and conservation measures. The estimated total costof iiifrastructure developmzenit under KSI-lIP is approximately Rs. 39.0 Lakhs. A copy of theGovernment Order fromi the Department of Forest and Ecology (Order No. FEE24 FAP 2003,Bangalore, dated 15-02-03) has been cnclosed (see Appendix - A4). This is order stipulates theprocedure to be followed by the PCCF (WL) for implementing, under a separate Head ofAccount, the mitigation nmeasures inside the Park.

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Table -23: Bud et for Infrastructurc Develo ment of the National Park

SI.No Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost (Rs.) Total(Rs.)

1 Jeep Witlh Four Wheel Drive I No. 6,50,000 6,50,0002 Bicvcles For Patrolling Staff 5 No. 1,500 7,5003 Maintenlanice of Forest Road 30 km 10,500 3,15,0004 Fire Line Clearance 60 km 450 27,000

5 Constructiotn of Fire Watch Towers 2 No. 3,00,000 6,00,0006 Constructioni of Permanent Anti-Poachinig 2 No. 1,20,000 2,40,000

Caiiips

7 Culvert ImprovemenitReconstructioni 5 No. 1,50,000 7,50,0008 Walkie TIalkie Sets 4 No. 30,000 1,20,0009 Wireless Sets 2 No. 58,000 1,16,00010 Uniformis and Shoes Provisional Sum 25,000 25,00011 Fire Fighting Equipment Provisional Sum 25,000 25,00012 Gates/Check Post withl Cabins 2 No. 15,000 30,00013 Improvement of Waterholes / View Points 2 No. 1,40,000 2,80,00014 Plantations in Habitat Manipulation Zone 5 ha 10,500 52,50015 Plantations in Restoration Zone 10 No. 10,500 1,05,00016 Publicity Boards 15 No. 15,000 2,25,000Total 33,18,00010% Continigency 3,3 1,800Grand total 38,99,800

7. Environmcntal Management Plan (ElII) for Corridor 1OA

7.1 Activities within the Park

About 30 Km of Corridor IOA passes through the National Park. Construction of thils sectionmerits the utmost care and safety measures. Construction activities witilin the Park will includethe following:* Scarification of the road surface - bituminous layer.* Removal of debris and scarified bituminous layer.

Movement of Constructioni vehicles carryiing constructioln materials such as earth-fill,base, sub-base, bitumileni, etc. into thc Park and removin1g uLisLitable/suirpitis malerialsfrom the Park.

Movemeilt of essential consi-tictioni equipmcilt suchi as pavers, road rollers and concretemII ixers.

* Road pavemen1t laying.* Repair of bridges/culverts.* Consiructioni of diversion roads near- bridge locations.* Maintenance of carriagewaxv for traff ic movemiienits.

7.2 Implementation of Mitigation measures

The above activities will contribuite to air and noise pollutioll in the National Park and will rcquircthe implemlienitation of mitigation measures. Conditions must be specif ied in the Contr-actDocumlienits to make it manidatory that environmilenit protection measures are diligentlyimplemieted durinig the ConstrUction Phase. Thllese mcasures will include tihe following:

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The constr-uctioll working hours withinh the Park would be limited to 8 hours betwcen8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. (I hour allowanice for lunch break) No work would be perilittedoutside the specified period.

* Othel- than construction equipmenit such as pavers, road rollers and cement mixers, waterbowsers, etc. no othler plant/vehicles would be allowed to remain inside the Park durillonon-working hours.

* All construction vehicles employed by the Contractor should possess 'Pollution uliderControl' Certificates and should be mailitainied properly to minimise air and noisepollution wvithiln the Park.

* Trucks carrying construction materials or carting away surplus / unsuitable materialsmust be covered with canvas or polythenie slhcets and the drivers must be instructed tolimit tlheir speed to 40 Km/hour or less withinl the Park.

* Whilst bulk storage of construction materials must be located outside the Park, smallquantities of construction materials required to facilitate continuous constructionoperations may be permitted at specified locations within the Park as approved by theSite Engineer or the Competent Authority in consultation witih the Assistant Conservatorof Forest or the Range Forest officer.

* Individual constructionl working lengths must not exceed 500m.

* Unsuitable or surplus excavated materials will be removed from the Park daily withill thescheduled working hours. No such materials can be stored within the Park.

* Strict security must be maintainied during the Construction Phase. Unless in anemergency, no workers would be allowed to leave the work area during thle workinghours. lt would be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the construction workersdo not become involved in poaching, felling of trees, collection of firewood or any otherforest produce withiin the Park.

* Adequate traffic signs and effective traffic management of diversions are essentialthroughiout the Construction Phase.

* To ensure smooth traffic and prevent accidents at all times, caution boards must beinstalled at least 50m - lOOm in advance of potential hazards to forewarn road users. Alltraffic signs will be made witih reflective paint (Figures 8.1/8.2).

7.3 Activities outside the Park

Constructioll machinlery suchi as asphalt plants, hot mix plants, stone crushers, etc. musl belocated outside the Park to mitigate pollutioni ol the environments of Air / Water / Noise / l3iology/ Soil.

All unsuiltable materials must be disposed of outsidc the Park.

Constructioni workers cami1ps Imlust be established outside the Park. Water supply, fuel wood.sanitary, medical and educationl facilities must be provided in thlese camps.

Construction Materials such as gravel, aggregate, sand and murrumii should not be stored withinI OOm of the workers camps.

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Table 24 below gives details of measures to be implemented during the Construction Phase tomitigate the adverse impacts arising from the construction work.

8. Institutional Administration, Environmental Monitoring and Training

8.1 Institutional Administration

The EMPIU has been authorised to supervise, monitor and control all enviromnental aspects ofKSIIIP Phase I and Phase II and providing trainiing to the staff. It has a Senior EnvirolnmentalEngineer, 5 Assistant Environrnental Engineers (four of them are placed in the divisional officesand one in PIU, Bangalore) and four Range Forest Officers (deputed to the PMU). The EM1'IU setup has been approved by the World Bank and MOEF.

Implementation of mitigation measures will be the responsibility of the EMPIU as a part of theinstitutional strengthening plan. The EMPrU shall maintain close interaction and co-ordinationwith all other authorities who operate within the Park.

Future Environmental monitoring will be the responsibility of the State Forest Department.Maintenance of the road during the Operations Phase will be the responsibility of the PWD, inliaison with the State Forest Department on the timing, quantum and execution of the works.

8.2 Environmental Monitoring

Monitoring of ambient air quality (Appendix F), water quality (Appendix G) and noise level(Appendix H) will be done by the EMPIUJ. All monitored data should be compared with standardsof ambient air, water and noise levels (CPCB, 2000-2002) presented in Appendices Fl/GlfHl.Generated data of environmental features, photographic records of site/locations will provide auseful Environmental Monitoring database. Table 25 below gives 'details of monitoringrequirements for the project.

8.3 Capacity Development through Training in Environment Management

EMPIU/PCC havc held periodic mieetinigs and orientiationi training workshops for all KSI-11P staffinvolved in cnvironimental impact monitoring and mitigation. Tlhse smeetings and workshopshave been successful in creating awareness and tunderstanidinig amongst EMIPIU and associatedstaff on cnvironimental issues related to road developmenit.

Train1ing and strengtlhcenilng on basic road maintenance techniiques will also be required to assistForest Officers and Park Rangers to liase wvith the PWI) during future mainiteniance of the sectionof Corridor I OA which passes throughl the Park.

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Table -24: Environmental Impacts, Sources of Pollution and Mitigation Measures duiring the Constructioni Phase

S.No. Environmental Sotirce of Polliution Mitigation Measures Enforcement/Tech nical ImiplemilentingImpact I_Specification Clause Organisation

Static mixinig plants, crushers, etc. must be located outside theNational Park.

Mixing equipment must be fitted with dust removal devices. As per TechnicalConstructioni equipimenit Plant and equipment must be regularly maintained. SpeciFicationi Clauses Contractor

Trucks carrying earth, sand, stone or other construction 106, 111 and 124materials must be covered with canvas or polythene sheets

l /Air P'ollution_ to prevent spillage within the Park.

Diversion roads must be maintained in good condition and As per TechnicalVeliicular emissionlt .be . Specification Clauses Contractor

traffic must be controlled. ~~~~~~~Ill anid 1 12 _______

Dust fromil earth works or As per TechniicalCN fromii spoil dulimps and Spraying of water as necessary. Specification Clauses Contractor

fromn traffic movement I 11 and 301

Repair of Bridges orCulverts - As per TechnicalEarthworks and spillage S Specification Clauses

2 Water Pollution of construction materials lmaterials lust be transported 111 antd 304 with Contrn'ctorcausing temporary and dumped outside the Park away from water bodies.

catisiiig tem-porary .permission of concerned

turbidity anid suspended Departmentsolids.

Static construction plant must be located outside the NationalThe movement of Park. As pcr Fechnlical

_ 3 Noisc Pollution construction vehlicles and All construction plant shall be properly mailitailned. Specification Clauses Contractorplant. Strict prohibitioni of construction activities wvitlini thle Park 106, 1 1 1, 1 2 and 124

between 6 P.M and 6 A.M.

Knr,,tiatka S.ale lHighiw'ays Environmental Assessment Reportfor the Segment of Corridor OAa'. ovem en P'r oject evhlich passes tlhrougfh Rajiv Gandhli Aational Park, Nagar-alh oe

S.No. I Source of Polltution Mitigation Measures Enforcement/1Technical Implementing______ I pac __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Specifieation Clause OrganisationQuarry sites must be located outside the National Park.Quarry sites must be restored to the requirements of tiie SiteEngineer and Forest Department Officials and the followingcriteria must be observed:Cut faces must be merged with the slopes of adjoining terrain. As per Technical

Quarries/Borrow pits Bottoms of pits must be graded towards natural out-falls to Specification Clauses Contractorprevent water ponding. 108 and IIl

Reclaimed areas must be seeded to provide grass coverage.'; 4 Land Pollution Excavated materials from the road construction must be used

as backfill during the reinstatement of borrow pits.

Soil used for embankments must be of good quality andembankment slopes must be surfaced or grassed to prevent As per Teclhnical

Soil erosion on erosion.Soml aresoieros . Specification Clauses Contractor11, 300, 306 andl 307

Construction wvork d uringthe Mcla (Festival) whlich

Cultuiral / is hield annualy at the5 Religious Masthigudi Construction work will be controlled during the Mela (Festival) Colltinctor

ImIpacts Mastliyaimrna Temiple period (February - March) within the vicinity of Balle Village.near Balle Village in the

- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ P ark.

As per Contractm Accidents and Vehucles Installation of Standard H1ighway Traffic Signs to control Drawvinigs anid Techilical Contractor6 z road safety l vehicles and by traffic management within the Park. Specification Clauses

_______________ _ ____________________ Ill_and 112

Karna taka Sic e P-iigh wiavs Envircnmeaelof Assessment Report for tiie Segiewi c/Corri xdor! 0.4improraeiel rpro,ecr w iuch pfsses i-oragi uhRcqiv Gandhi Araiounal Park, A'cj arowaloe

Table -25: Details of Environmental Monitoring Requ irementsParameters P'articulars Phase Responsible

Oroa nisation

l. Amnbient Monitoring Stations Construction EMPIU/PWDAir kim 76- km 77: Balle Check Post andQuality kmi 84 - km 85: Machur Village Bus Stop

Monitoring Parameters (see Appendix - F)SPM, RPM, S02, CO, NOx, Pb and TICMonitoring Frequency4 times per station during Constructioni Phase.Monitoring Duration24 hoursMonitoring StandardsAmbient air quality standards issued by CPCB/SPCB(2000-2002) (see Appcndix - F1).

2. Ambient Monitoring Stations Construction EMPIU/PWDNoise km 76- km 77: Balle Check Post andQuality km 84 - km 85: Machur Village Bus Stop

Monitoring ParametersNoise level (see Appendix -G)Monitoring Frequency8 times per station coinciding with constructionactivities.Monitoring Duration24 hoursMonitoring StandardsAmbient Noise Level Standards fixed by theCPCB/SPCB (2000-2002) to be followed forcomnparing the monitored data (see Appendix - GI).

3. Ambient Monitoring Stations . Construction EMPIUIPWDWater km 87 - km 88: D.B. Kuppe TankQuality kim 88 - km 89: Odakana Mala

km 89 - kin 90 Hosahalli TankMonitoring Parameters (see Appendix - H).Monitoring Frequency4 tines per station coinciding with constructionactivities.lUonitoring Duration24 hoursMhonitoring StandiardsWater Quality Stanidards fixed by CPCB/SPCB (2000-2002) (see Appendix - HI).

9. Budget for EMP Implementation of the P'roject Road throughi Rajiv GandhiNational Park, Nagarahole

The detailed estimated cost of cnvironimiiental mitigation nmeasures for the section of Corridor I OAwhich passes throughi the Park is given in Table 26 below. Some of the items in this budget lhavealready been included in the Phase 1I project btidget (Table 7 under Section - Budget for EMI'limplementationl (Phase 11 - Environimlenital Managemilenit Plan)). The budget includes cost

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estimates for the functioning of the EMPIU during the construction and operation phases. Thecost estimates are based on the types of impacts envisaged, the mitigation measures required andthe related monitoring and training of personnel to be undertaken. The overall cost estimate forenvironmental management of the Project for one year period is approximately Rs. 29.0 lakhs.This cost may be modified during the implementation of the EMP.

Table-26: Estimated Budget for EMP Inplemcntation of Corridor 10A for One Year PeriodSI.No. Item Unit Quantity Unit Rate (Rs) 1 Sub-Total Grand

Cost (Rs.) Total (Rs.)|p.a.

I Gencral CostsAdministrative/Maintenance Provisional Sum 1,00,000/month 12,00,000ChargesPurchase of Field Vehicle I No. 6,50,000 6,50,000

2 Pre-construction Phase CostsDissemination of Information: | Provisional Sum | 1,00,000 1,00,000Training/Worksliops Provisional Sumn 1,00,000 1,00,000

3 Construction Phase CostsAesthetics of rest areas, parking Provisional Sum 1,00,000 1,00,000and highway facilities

Ambient Air Quality Testing 2 No. Stations @4 No. tests perstation= 8 No. tests 12,000 per test 96,000

Ambient Noise Quality Testing 2 No. Stations @8 No. tests perstation= 16 No. tests 2,000 per test 32,000

Ambient Water Quality Testing 3 No. Stations @4 No. tests perstation= 12 No. tests 3,500 per test 42,000

EMP1U Interface with Provisional Sun 1,00,000 1,00,000associated OrganisationsTraining Seminars EMPIU /Bangalore 1,00,000 1,00,000

Workshops In the Field 1,00,000 1,00,000Sub-total 26,20,0001 0'/oContingency 2,62,000Grand Total 28,82,00(

10. Conclusion

The State xvill benefit from the improvemenit of Corridor 10 A thl-oughl the Park as there will beno adverse affect on fauna or flora and the linkaoe betwveen the States plus toLu-ist developmentwill be enhlaniced.

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Appendices

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Appendix-A

APPENDIX-Al P, I

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TDThe Chief Project Officer,Karnataka State Jfighways Improvement Project,Public Works Department,K R Circl,Bangaorem

Sir,

Stib- Kamataka State ghways lImprovemcnt Project:. ForestCleiace of the Corridcrs IOA & 13A Rehabilitation Road

Package passing thugh the Rajiv Gandhi National Park,Dandeli Wildlife SacUay and the ALshi National Park

Ref: 1. Project Govering Boardl Meeting of 15-10-2001 in theChambcr of the Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka:

Subjcct No.-6.2. DO Letter NO. K pPJIENV Sensitive Forcst CEcarance:

2001 - 02 / 2606 dated: 15 - 11 - 2001 of Chi-f ProjccttQ,[Q "v' Officer, Ktala State Highways Improvement Projcct,

Bangalom: 3. Letter No. 6- I 1/ 2000- WL Dated: :2 - 07 - 2000 of

Additional inspector General of For sts, 'Yildlie, Ministry ofEnvirmnment and Forests, Govcrmmnt of India, New Delhi.

O1. Tne Chief Project Oflcers, Prct Implcmentatin Unit, KamatakaState f-ii~zhways jmprov.ment Project, bangai - LD thDir letter

referred above has requested to permit under Section 33 of WildlifeProtection Act, 1972 to undcrtake iiprovem-nnt of State HighwayCorridors lOA and 13A Under the cir=-stances explained by theProject Implementation Unit, Kmtaka State fiighways ImprovementProject, Bangalore, permission is hereby granted to the ProjectImplementation Unit of the Kamtka State hlghways ImprovementProject (KSHlP) to maintain and imve Ccrirdor lOA (known asSH-17D) and Corridor 13A (known as SH-95) in provisions ofSection 33 of the Wildlife (Prtection) Act , 972, and guidelinesissued by the Standing Committee of IBWL held on 14 - 06 - 2000( D. No. 6 - I / 2000 - WL dated: 12 - 7 - 2000 from AdditionaJInspector General of Forests ( Widlife ), Government of India;

i. From Km. 62.000 to 92.000 of State Highway 1 7D, Mysore toMtanan di Road passing throLgh Rajiv Gandhi NationalPak

ii. From Km. 57.000 to 61.000 passing through Dandefi WildlifeSancuary and from 62.000 to 91.000 passing through Anshi-National Park of State HIghway 95, Sadashivagadh to Londa

subject to the following condiions:

(a)The segments of these two roads falling within the ReservedForsts can also be improved if possible, as per the specificationsprovided for Road Rehabilitation Package of the KSHIP withoutcausing any tree felling and any widening of the same.

(b)The segments of these two mads fiJling within-the two NationalParks and one Wildlfe Sanctary namely Anshi National Park,Raiiv Gandhi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary can beimproved as per PWD specifications for Routine Maintenancewithout involving widening or any other form of improvement;and

(c) The locations of all mitigation measures mentioned underparagraph 2 of this letter should be determined in consultation withthe rcspectivc Wildlife Wardns of these National Park-s andSanctuary, incorporated in the projec' proposal and submitted tothe undrsigned for processing the clearance of these projects asper the laid procedures of the Ministry of Environment & Forest,Govemment of India.

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02 The above conditional permission is given on thz considertion thatthese two roads are importan for the economic developmcnt ofKarnataa, but arm not in good conditions and n=d to be improvedupon, keeping promotion of tourism as one of the objectives.However, improvement of the road may result in increase in traffic,leading to increase in night kills, road kills, poaching, illegallogging and disturbance to the wild life To mitigate such negativeimpacts from road improvexnit upon the two National Parks andthe Wildlife Sanctuary and to assist a long term- sustainabledevelopment of the two National Parks and the Wildlife Sanctuary,the following measures arc to k taken by the KSSHIP:

(a) Tollga.es are to be pled on these two roads at the entry points tothe National Parks and the Wildlife Sanctuary;

(b)Approved toll chargs will be collected by--concemed parkauthority and would be utilised for minainig park management;

(c) Rumblers are to be placed before and after the tollgates as alsonear the normal points of aninm crossings to reduce vehicle-speed;

(d)Grade separation road str res for these two roads may beprovide4 if feasible, at crossings of animal tracks reaching waterholes;

(e) Build altemate water storage or water-holes, if feasible, to avoidwildlife movement across the project roads;

(f) Demarcaton of roads with reflectig pavement markers to beplaced to create a visible red rne by reflecting the headlights of theapproaching veLicles at night to warn the animals attempting tocross the road at those bours

(g3)Plan of ligh reflecing signage in diff=rent languages at regularintervals, especially at tumings, as caution to the travellers againstlitternig, lighting fire, approching wild animals and about wellknown destinations;

(h)Contraors. bJ -; cially hained to execute road works withinNational Pa:z ad an ffildlife Smctuary;

(i) Scarified bitu.-.ron dur-usites shall be coristructed outside the parkares and used,;

(j) Constructonr c=rl.P, sot-mix plants for reconstruction of the roadswould be loc.-.d u1.e pak;

(k) Vegetative ¢ Ao 7strict drfs of vehicular pollutants wouldbe placed on the ouLer edges of the existing right of way, wherever

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possible, consisting of endemic trees and shrubs to be chosen bythe Forst Dpmrent; and

(1) Assisting the Forest Departmcnt with funds and advice toundcrtake following eco-deyvelopment works and facilities:

Funds for fire fghing equipment, as per EIA Report and EMP.* Funds for establishing watch towers at critical locations, field

communication in1uments and two-way radio sets to tacklefire and alJ road related accidents, as per EIA Report and EMP.

* Developing a site provided with fuels, water sanitary facilityand conservancy services for tbe Ulvi Shree Kshetra pilgrimson Corfidor 13A during the festival season as means to reducefire hazards;

* Developing some of the existing road side rest areas andviewpoints by providing facilities like bench, table, drinkingwater and litter bins,

* Fumds for improvement of forest roads Icading from the twoCoridos to narby viewpoints, junglc resorts and importantreligious sites like temples, as per EIA and EMP Reports.

03 It should be mentioned that all measur for mitigation of possiblenegative impacts as well as those for improvement of the forestenvirnment should be undertaken in consonance with the existingForest Management Plan and the Eco-development Plan.

Yours faithfully,

Pincip2l Chief Conservator of Forests,(Wildlife), Bangalore.

APFENDIX - A2

Letter orUnderstanding

Leter of UnI9detndinr betwver&e Pmiect Dirc.cfar. Proied rt n Unit.Karnataka S.rze H nEkwvs am LmEm!t hied and Principal Chief Consemrajar ofForest (Wid Life), J rkaiaka or mi-n&rafion of ern'ronmenI&l unm,sats onRehabiI&oMiaor Maintenanc of Clor IOA passinr flirouph Rajiv GarzdhiNational Park and 13A srsini 1 Anshi National Park and the Dandel WildLife Sarttcur sP.

Sub: Karnataka State Iighways pmvement Project - Rehabilita±ion/Major Maintance of tdc corridao IOA & 13A passing through

th aivGnh Natoa Park (RD. Kate), Mysore Distnct,Dandeli Wild-life Santwy and tie Anshi Nafional Parc, (NorthCanam District.

pef 1. P dngs of th Precgornxing Boaid meeig held on15.10.0 unide t- h i p of the Cid Secretary,GovemintofKanr14 Vidhma Soudha, Bangare. -

2. D.0.- letter. No. KS1/roiEN/isitive forest clear1ance2001 -2606 dated 15.112001 of the ChiefProje Officer,Karnataka State HighwaYs bmpovemeat Project. Bangaloreaddrssdo thePCCF(WI,)

3. T No. DUN!WIAR-I5V201-M dated 29.ii.2o0o of thePCCF (WL), Kamaiah, Bangalore - 560 003.

4r. Letr no. IO36IKHPIENVIAFF ICORIIOA, 13A / 2002-03dated 13.082000 of Officer on Special Duty, PIU, KSHIP,Bsngalore.5. Lettar No. 6-1200WC dated 12.07.2000 of AdditionalInspector Gneral of frt, Wlld-ef, Ministry of Environnentand Forests, Government af ndia, New Delhi.

Kamataka State Eighways Imnpovement Project (KSHIP). is an initiative of PublicWorks Department for improvement of 2300 Kms of Ste Eghways and Major DistrictRoads under World Bank assistance and the poject is being inplemented im two phases.Phase I civil works have already commei

As part of improvement of State Hghways, the PIU/PWD has proposedrehabilitation/major maintenance of Conidors IOA and I3A passing through RajivGandhi National Park, Dandeli Wild LHe Sanctary and Anshi National Park andsubmitted a proposal to the Karnataka Fonst Department vide letter under reference (1).The Karnataka Forest Department has exammed the proposal and accorded conditionalclearance/approval to the proposal vide ktter cited under reference (2). The PIU/PWDafter incorporating adequate/sufficient mitigation measure submitted the proposal videletter cited under reference (4). As part of mitigation and environmental impacts, it was

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agreed that the PIUJ/PWD would provideplace required finds at the disposal of PrincipalChief ConservatDr of Forests (Wild Life) to carryout mitigaton measures.

Principal Chief Conservator of foret(Wld-life)Yrama.nzkz Forest Department hasexamined the proposal of Entmstment of the enhancementldevelopment of the NationalParks and the Sauctuay of the proposed improvenent of road corridors of lOA and 13Apassing ie.,

i. from KmL 62.000 tD 92.000 of State lh2hways 17-D. Mysore tomananthawadi Road passing through "Rajiv Gand]hi National park"

ii. from Km_57.000 tD 61.000 passing throuzh "Dandeli Wild LifeSanctuary" and from 61.000 to 91.000 passing through "Anshi NationalPark" of State Highway 95 Sadashivgarh-Londa-

The Forest Deprtment has agreed to undertake the developmental work toimprove the Nafional Parks and the Sancuawr where the proposed road corridor ispassing as specified in the detai report prepared by the project implementation unit ofthe Kaataka State Highways Improvemun Project(PWD) on the stetches. of roadcorimdor passing through tie Ragiv Ganhi National Park, ie., coridor 1 OA of Mysore toMananthwadi of State Highway 17D and the Dandeli Wild lifie santay artd the AnshiNational Park of the coridor 13A of State High way 95.

The imprvemnt of these roads which are passing through the Rajiv GandhiNational Park, Dandeli wild Life Sanctuary and the Anshi National mads srequested by the Chief Project Officer, Karnataka State Highways lnprove=nt-PiujedBangalore vide referene letter No 4 above, and requested to permit under scn 3z1i-Wild-Life (protection) Act 1972 and prvision of Sec. 33 of the Wild Life @rUIt

Act, 1972, and decisio taken and Circular issued by the standing Commnitfee forIB.WL. held on- 14.62000 (D.No. 6-112000-WL dated 12.72000 from ApaauonalDirector General of Forests (Wild Life) Government of India and the latest amendmentsand rules issues by the MOEF/IBWL time to time

Karnataka Forest Department agreed to the design adopted by the PWD, StateHighways Improvement Project Bangalore as it will help the developraent of the saidNational park and the sanctary.

The pro active measures suggested by the PWD, PITJ and the allocation of fundsto each National Park and the sanctary will be taken up by the Karnataka ForestDepartment as the break up of developmental works mentioned in the report ThePIU/PWD would place fimds at the disposal of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests(Wild Life).

The Forest Department will agree to these steps in executing the work with inthe Natrinal Parks and the sanctuary.

i) The fimds ear marked in the reports prepared by the PWD, KSHIP will bereleased to the Head of account of the PCCF(WL) Karnataka in a phased

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manrer based on performance and as to implement the proposed to mitigationmeasure and lostical support

ii) DevelopmentfHabitat improvement works will be carriedout by the DeputyConservator of the Park/Manages of the park as per th2 rules and regulationsof the Kamnataka Forest Department

iii) Utilization certificate will be sent to the PWD,KSHLP after the execution ofthe work.

iv) The Forest Department will attempt to integrate the developmental works willthe ongoing works under the eco-development plan and Management plan ofthe respective National Parks and Wild Lif Sanctuary.

v) Regular inspection would be undertake by the officials of the KamatakaForest Department and PWD, PIU to monio'r the progress of implementationof proposed mitigation measures and their maintenance aspects.

vi) The Balance amount if any will be claimed after the completion of the roadwork.

This letter of undertanding is signed bewem us on day of ....... 20 0 3.4

Proj Prmcipal Chief Conservator of ForestProject Imp 0atinUnit (Mild Lie)

Kamataka State Highways Improvement Krnatk StateProject, Bangalore 2 Floor, Aranya Bhavan,

PWD, Annexe Building, I" Floor, 18' Cross, Malleshwaratn,KRCircle, Bangalore 560 001 Bangalore

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,le Projec.t DirectorProj fcr Implementationl !Jnit MPlU)Karn itaka State Highways lnpro%vcment Project (1K.SHIP)PWD Aninexe' Building. First FloorK.R.Circle. Bangalore - 560 001.

Sir.

Sub: Seeking consert for establishlnent foi rchabilitation of Road Corridoz Stret:h IOA(I1ysore-Ninnanthawadi Road; ps.sS," thFroLughi the sensitive arc of Rajiv GandlhiNational Park - regarding.

Ref:!- '. Tiis office consent for establishmemt (CFE) issued for up-rad.niton ;ind road-rehabilitation of -Kamatak-a Siawe Highlivays of len1t-Ji '47.S77 , r7 Km und2rupgradation and 490.694 Kiils under rehabilitationi under Phase-l conponentvide No.39/KSPCB./BO-CFE.'DEO/AEO-2fKSHlP/2002-200J!39 dated-7.5 2002-

2. Your letter dated 17.5.2003 alonw with CFE application No.lQ869 & 19(74.

Tnhis lias reference to the letter cited under reference (?) whlerein. vou have sought co] sent forestablishiment for thie rehabilitation of Road Corridor Stretch IOA (Mysore-Niananthawvadli Road)passing tlhroughi the sensitive area of Rajiv Gandlhi National Park-

This is to bring to your notice that. Board has aJreadv cleared the abov-e streTch I OA rom rheZ! e anid air poilution conitrol point of view vide referenc. (P1.

i- view ofthle above. i is not required to issue er,t fcr establishlment m 4CC aoic n He: ce. CEnpp!ication filed bV von is roturned hierewitli

You are irTcrrmcd to acknowledge the receipt ofthis iltter

Yours faithfully

V, 7CI.: ({ nl L iitaz ;.

I APPENDIX - A4

-!'cCfEDING>; or THE 0)VERIINMENT- OF KARNATAKA

Sul: Procedur-e ior iiplimiieutation of Karinataka SLaLe

ilhlways liipiuv ovein eit Plr-oieL (KS; ;.')) in

(.j.iv t;G1ai0lii li.-lolial lairk, Aushlit Natl-o;unl I 'ik,

slid 1)431 iduli, Wildlife S.nictutriy- iey.

Rfcad: Principal Cliicf consirvat.ir of ForOsts(WL),

qangalkr-e Letter No: DMN/WL/CR-15-/2I) 1-02

Dt: 29-11-200i & 26-12-2002.

!I c3n ib Ile:

TuI lrincipal. Chlief coli,!irvator of rofuc:;sWL) anid Chiief

Wil,l lil W.Vliidcii, vid(t his IS Id l dll;2.9- 11-'U01 lid. qJl llWd

;pcrini.-1!;ioni to l)riject irliplC(irinta3tioui unit (if thie Karnataka

'3iriIe I gIhluways Imll)rovemmiclt P'roject (KSHIIP; lo rriairutain and

Itil ovo cou iiiilo- 1I( iltl 1;(i A pa;isSin tllullri)i I(ajiv andlhi

NA lot1.11 f)t,k, K D,d(ii:li VVildli(e .saiictuary ai id Aiislii Natlorial

Park stbi ject to certLairn conditions. OQie of thic main.01 1(liolltis (or 'jranting perruissioli to urideriake implrovemient

of tlese roads is tliat t;ic Karnataka State IlhighiwaysIrnp)rovegiient ProjecL (1(s 1111i) autlioriles nlave to provide

fund: recqtired for iLailat iuliproverne.nt, eco- developnient

arid , sucli oLlier works It) initigate tlhe netaLive irripacts on

f2nVitruIi crul. tAccor-dinigly tlhc Karniataka SLaLe H-liglhways

lunproverimerit lProject (KSI-11I') has miiade nccessary provision

Mii their report.

II lw Iji t(ipal Ch tief coniscrvatlor of F esus irn hlis letterdt:26-12-2002 lias explairned flie difficulLies irn utilisirig thefunds twovlded by tliIC K(arrnataka StaLe I liglhwaysImprovcrncnt Project ([(SHIP aInd suggestcd thc following

a rr-afgeIneriLs for iiriplcrrierittoiLn of the works relaLing to

i11131 uvertictits to Natioi ial Plalk and Wild Liel Saricutaries:-

.a) Ihie arnount received frormi KSHIIP/PWD will be

crediled to Fof .,, Rernilttances an(l adjustedloviards I VCflLrte imdftlrt (lie liead of account, (0i4G-(!I ;fl)() ()l.

b) 'lTe Governmnent hts to provide grant equivalent tothe aniount creditecd vide Ltemn (a) above, undertthe 'iew hcad of accounit 2"IOG-02-110-0-48D(Xlop)illclitof PrOc(Lted Areas ui (ier Wusid Batikix:;siaitc1(d KSIIIIf 139 MIa.jor Works (rn-r- rplar).

c) hl e Depuly Conservator of Foreq Ls will draw theamount required for implernentUtion of the worksapproved under KSH1P on Furest Chieque fromBarnks as usual, book expenditure under the headof account 240 6 -02-11 0-OJ-48-Development ofPr otected Ar eas untder World I3atik assisLed KSHIP-139-Major Works (Non-Plan) and rci.der accounts tothc Accountat Gcnetrl (A & E), Karnataka,Bangalore.

d) T111 suchi tiriie grant Is provided to the departmentaftcr creating a new head of account vide Item(h) alove, tihe dp)nartlrrict may be perrnitted to(i) cl edil tle ;iimotitiLt -cceivedl Il uorn KSI Ill' Lo

'1 UG6(j-BOU(U- 7-O)tlher Itcmis a;:d (ii) drawequivalent amount on Forest Cheque, incurexpenditure for implementation of the approvedworks, exhibit expeniditure under thie existrig hieadof accourit 240G-02-110"O-44Development ofProtected Areas-500-Luimpsum and render accountto the Accountant General (A & E), Kamataka,B3angalorc.

e) A; soon as tlmc GovernTicnt provides grant under.I-li! 1ieW liuiJd of accounIt 1nuoposed Lo be created

vide item (b) above} in the Supplementary Budget,Ute expenditure booked under the lhead of account2406-02-110-0-46-LDevelopmiierit of Protected Ar-eas-5dCi-Lumpir;uin will be tr-ansfcrred to 2406-02-110-0-

Decvelopment of Protected Areas under WorldF.ank assisted KSHIP-139-Major Works (Non-Plan)bcfore caid of the liniinric1al year by issuing an

; i �'li;t.s)l} Jl('{lg') .1!l4| icoiporaliw ic Illulily.IV 2 1 t

lifc Ildiitcfipa Chdet Conscrvator uf Fort3ts has alsDrcquestcd to tisuc ordcis of Gffenitima cii ttte above lines.

lhe proposal las been exandned, tieince time order.

oventgncu,t_order No:FEFZi.rc.E&UP rigatore Dt:15-02-2-00:

Saniction is accorded for Ut followinig arrangements fortiiilCmil;sitaiio,. or tihe wolks *icaliiij Lu hlimpiuvelilenLs to

National Ilark and Wild Uff ; Sanuri&es:-

a) ili amnouilt m:ctived IrPIl. K5KIP/PWI shall be

crcdlted to rorest Remittance and adjusled tvwards,

revc:lue u,cnd the leaid of uccoulit u40&-60j-fD-0C

07-Othler ltcmS.

b) lihe Govemnment wili pvide grant equivalent to thz

ainouot credited vide lb= (a) obov,a, undier the new

licad of accouunt 24602-11)4-048-Devetopiuent of

Prot=tcd Areas under Woidd Bank assisted KSHIP-

1394Major Workis (non plan).

c) The Deputy ConservatWo of Fuimsts will draw the

amount required for Inplenmentaton of the works

approved under KSHIP on Forest Cheque from Banks

as usual book expeGbdlbt Undf the head of

account 2406&O2-110-4O DeODWmet df PrdtictedAreas undar Wurid. ank asils-ted KSIIIP 139-Major

WOf,js (Non-Plan) a31 render accountr tor the

Accountal General (A & E), Kaamataka. BMnaatomre

d) Tnil sudh time gralt, 15 pWOViCeCl tn. tUr department

after creating a new iead of UcJunt yalde iterd (b)

above, the deparltmeft t perItted to (I) credit the

amount received from KSHIP to 0406-01-80O-0-07-

Other 1terns and (Iil draw equiva!tnt amnount on

Forcst Cheque, iiicUr =xpcndlWure fQr imnplcmentatiori

of lihc. opprovcd workS, exihibit expcitdlLure under thie

exisIing hlead of accotunt 2406-02-110-0-46l)(!V(!IcI:rT:eIIl 0I l)rc,lcldcd Areas-!5oo) -I.iJillpstii m d

mCtld¢ i- CcOUI l1i Lo liit AGCcuJlunialit (cgicral (A &k E),

.... 4o..

c) At ;ouwi as Ute Govenifluelil providt±s grant unidjt-tIsc uiefw licod iof nccoIt t {0lOPOs tl to be crcated

videu item (Ii) albove is, tlc Su' rCi llelituary Budget,

the expeinditure booked under te lic 11d of account2406o02-110-0-46-Develooment or Fi OLc_trd Areas-500-

t.lrriffiu ritl :.hbj Ile "11TrrcrTd to M&1U-02-110-0-43_

D)evelopment of Prolected Areas mnder World Banxassisted KSHIP-139-MajOe Works NflDt-Plan) beforecnid of lic firiaicial year by Lssu:in an alternation

memo arid iicturpouning [lhc ri:'mi Z icournt.

TIIis ordier issue wilh the concu--rice of the finance,

I))1;ri:hI:,ut viche tJ.U. Noew No: I I) 2i/ Exp-212003LVL: I 0-02-20 03.

By order and In the Name of theGovernor of Karnataka,

(Il.V. Rarmacdaaidra. rao)

L)esk Ullicer (I'lanining)Forest, Envirounmefit & Ecology Dept

Corv to-_1) The Accountaiit General(AuIdt/ACcOUntsJ KamIataka,-

)The Prind&pal Chief Conservator oF FoFestsA,ranya

13havan,Malleswaram,Bangalore.3) Thc Principal Ciier Conservator of Forests(WLI. Bangalore.1) Thie Cihief rojvct Ofricer, KCS11P, Public Wulsc Deiarunen,

K.L Circle, Banigalorc./5) The Chief Conseator of Frests(Dev)/(S.F)/(P&M).

6) The Director of Treasuries, Karnataka 1SLate TreasuriesDepartmenit, K.R Cirde, Bangalore.

8) Section Guard filc/Weekly Gazette/Spare Copies.

/9) PS to Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment andEcology Dcpt.

I UJ)'A Ico 5o:jt't;rY, rtJ!crrt, 1--rvIIY0Imenlt *ijId Ecoloqy DePt

Appendix-B

Karnataka State Highwv'ays Environmental AIssessment Reportfor tlhe Segment of Corrtidor] OAImprovement Projecl which passes tlhr-ouighi Rajiv Gandhii Alational Park, Alagarahole

Appcndix - B: Flora of Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole

SL. Scientific Nanie Kannada nameNoI Albizia odoratissima Belati2 Albizia sp. Siris, Godhunsi3 Anacardiunm occidentale Godambi4 Anogeissus latifolia Dindiga5 Arlocaipus heterophyllus HIebbalasu6 Bauhinia racemosa Basavanapada7 Bombax ceiba Burugadamara8 Butea monosperma Muttugal9 Careya arborea Kawlu10 Cassiafistula Kakke11 Dalbergia paniculata Beetemara12 Dalbergia sp. Beete13 Dillenia pentagyna Kaltega14 Emblica officinalis Nelli15 Ficus sp. Atti, Ashwath16 Gmelina arborea Shivane17 Holigarna species Holigeri18 Hopea parviflora Bhogi19 Lagerstroemia spp. Nandi,Holedasavala20 Mangifera indica Mavu21 Pterocarpus marsupium Honne22 Pterocarpus spp. Honi, Kino, Bijasal23 Santalum album Chandana24 Syzygium cumini Jambu25 Tamrindus indica Hunse26 lectona grandis Sagwaani27 Ternminalia chebula Allale28 Terminalia arjina Holemnathi29 Ziziphus spp. Ber

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Appendix-C

Karnatiaka Si are Higinvays Evip'onmenioi Assessment Rep ortfor rj1 e Segwzenrt ofC orr dor / r 9o.improvenzent Pi-ojeci it-hidc passes througih Rajiv Gandhi Aatiaonni Parlk, Nagaraho/e

Appendix - C: Fauna of Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole

SI.No Scientific Name Common NameI Macaca radiala Bonnet Macague2 Presbytis entellus Common Langur3 Panthera tigris Tiger4 Pan thera pardus Leopard5 Felis chaus Fishing Cat6 Felis bengalensis Leopard Cat7 Paradoxyrus Toddy Cat

hermap hroditus

8 Viverricula indica Small Indian Civet9 Hyaena hyaena Hyena10 ierpestes auiropuncituatus Indian Mongoose

11 Canis aureus Jackal12 Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox13 Cuon alpinus Indian Wild Dog14 Melursus ursinus Sloth Bear15 Rat?fa bicolor Ratufa bicolor1 6 Rat ufa indica Ratufa indica17 Bos gaurus Gaur ( Indian Bison)18 Hystrix indica Indian Porcupine

19 Lepus nigricolis Hare20 Elephas maximus Elephant21 Axis axis Spotted Deer22 Manis crassicaudlta Pangolin23 Sus scorn 0a Wild pig

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Appendix-D

Karnataka State HIghivays Ennvironmenfal Assessment Reportfor the Segmewi of Corridtr IOhA

Improvement Project vwhich passes ihrotgqh Rajiv Gandhi ANationial Park, Agirohaloe

Appendix - D: Animal Crossings recorded in the National P'ark

PWD Km Stone Odonietcr (Km) Animal Crossings

63 O(Ch aiiage) No crossings

64 1 .008(Chlaiinagc)

64 2.0 14(Chainage) 3

PWD km stone 64 has been installed 2.19

tvice at both Ch. 1.008 and Ch. 2.014 2.57

2.75

65 3(Chainage) 23.553.66

66 4.06(Chainage) 34.414.654.88

67 5.02(Chainage) 25.265.66 _

68 6.02(Chainage) 5

6.16

6.226.566.876.98

69 7.04(Chainage) 3

7.36

7.577.72 _

70 8.04(Chainage) 48.18

8.38.65

71 9.04(Chainagge) 19.44

72 10.03(Chainage) 310.14

10.44

I 0.88

73 I .05(Chainage) 3

11.281 1.5711.81

74 12.05(Chainage) 4

12.36

12.7812.9212.98

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Appendi x - D (Continued)PWD Stone Odometer (Kni) Animal Crossings

75 13.06(Chainage) 3_______________________________13.22

13.5613.68

76 14.06(Chaliiage) 414.5114.6914.7714.9

77 1 5.07(Chainage) 515.47

15.615.67

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 5 .7 6

15.8778 16.07(Chainage) 4

16.1916.6

16.6716.91

79 17.13(Chainage) 21 7.6517.89

80 18.09(Chainage) 118.9

81 19.07(Chainiage) 119.6619.88

82 20.07(Chainage) 120.69

83 21.08(CliaMage) 221.6921.95

84 22.08(Chainage)85 23.09(Chaiilagc)

23.9586 24.1 (Cliainagc)

24.1987 25.1 (CliainaŽe)88 26.1 1(Chainagc)89 27.12(Chainage)90 28.1 I (Chainage)91 29.1 2(Chainage)

Total Crossings = 59

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Appendix-Dl: Traffic Sign Boards

Installation of Sign Boards at locations of Animal Crossings as per Figures 8.1/8.2

Description of the Sign Chainage Location RemarksBoard (in Kms) LL RL

Speed Linit - 20 kph 63+350 / $

65+650 / /

70+80074+800 V80+700 / /

Give Way to Oncominig 63+350 / /

Vehicles65+650 V /

70+800 / /

74+800 V /

80+700 / /

Hump or Rough Road 63+350 / / Rumble Strip location64+400 V/ Road Hump location65+650 / V/ Rumble Strip location68+100 / / Road Hump location

70+800 V/ / Rumble Strip location

72+800 / / Road Hump location74+800 / / Rumble Strip location76+800 / V Road Hump location80+700 / / Rumble Strip location83+600 / / Road Hump location87+700 / / Road llunnp location

Chevron Direction Sign1 63+350 // V/ Total 4 No. per(I.Om * 0.40m) location

65+650 / V/V/

70+800 // V/74+800 v/ //

80+700 v /V/

LL Left Lane: RL = Right Lane;Sign-posts sh(ll be installed at an offset distance of2inftoin the edge of the carriagevay.

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Appendix-E

Karniataka State Higl7ways E,i7i,ao,ime,twil As.vessmiient Report for thle Segmnet of/C o-rlor I 0.1Improvement Projeci which passes flnrozglh Rajtv Gandhii ANational Par-k, Nn'agol7t aIe

Appeendix - E: Location and Chainage of Traffic Calming Measures

Location Chainagc (in Type of traffic calming mcasur-c

Km)Dommanakatte Haadi (Antharasanitihe 63.287 Rumble StripRange)

63.287 RPM

63.350 Chicane63.412 Rumble Strip63.412 RPM64.400 Road Hump64.400 RPM65.587 Rumble Strip65.587 RPM65.650 Chicanie65.712 Rumble Strip

65.712 RPM68.100 Road Hump

68.100 RPM70.737 Rumble Strip70.737 RPM70.800 Chicanie70.862 Rumble Strip70.862 RPM72.800 Road Hump72.800 RPM

74.737 Rumble Strip74.737 RPM74.800 Chicanie74.862 Rumble Strip74.862 RPM

Balle Village (D.B.Kuppe Range) 76.800 Road Hump76.800 RPM80.637 Rumble Strip80.637 RPM

80.700 Chicane80.762 Rumible Strip80.762 RPMN_83.600 Road Hlulimp

83.600 IZPNM87.700 Road Humiip87 700 RPM

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Appendix-F

Karnataka State HlghwaYvs Environmential Assessme,lt Reportfor thle Segmentt of Corridor104iImprovement Project which passes throtg'h Rai iv Gandhli National Park. Nagarahole

Appcndix - F

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Parameters

Monitoring Locations:

AQ I =

AQ2=

Sampling Stations Air Quality

AQ I IAQ 2 Standards

S.No. Parameters Time of Sampling (in Hrs) Protocol

14- 22- 06- 14- 22- 06-22 06 14 22 06 14

. Sampling Duration (mnin)

2 Flow Rate (m3 /m in)

3 Atmospheric Temp|. Max.

(OC) Min.

4 SPM ([Ig/m 3 )

5 RPM (ltg /m3 )

6 Oxides of Sulphur (as SO,,6 pg/i-n3)

Oxides of Nitrogen (as NO,,7 ig/nin3)

8 Carbon Monoxide (as CO,

mI-g/ii 3 )

9 I.,ead (as Pb jg/in3)

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Appendix - Fl

Ambient Air Quality Standards (National)

Time Sensitive Industrial Residential, Method ofPollutants weighted Area Area Rural &

Average Other Areas Measurement

Sulphur Dioxide Annual 15 pg/rmn 80 g/rn 3 60 pIgIM 3 1) Improved West and(SO2) Gaeke Method

24 hours** 30 pgIm 3 120 pg/rn3 80 pg/m 3 2) Ultraviolet Fluore-scence

Oxides of Nitrogen as Annual 15 pg/M3 80 p1g/M 3 60 Pg/r 3 1) Jacob and HochheiserNO2 24hours- 30 ig/M3 120g/ 80g/ Modified (Na-Arsenite)

method2) Gas phase Chemil-

uminescence

Suspended Annual* 70 pg/m3 360 Pg/M 3 140 pg/mr3 High Volume SamplerParticulate Matter (Average flow rate not(SPM) 24 hours** 100 pg/M 3 500 Vg/rM3 200 Pg/rM3 less than 1.1 m3/ minute)

Respirable Annuaf 50 pg/rn 3 120 pg/rn3 60 pg/rn 3 Respirable ParticulateParticulate Annual * 50 Matter sampler

Matter (RPM) size <10 24 hours** 75 pg/M 3 150 tg/rM3 100 pg/M 3

Lead (Pb) Annual * 0.50 pg//m3 1.0 pg/M 3 0.75 pg//m3 AAS Method after___________ ______________ ~samnpling using EPM 2000

24 hours** 0.75 ig/rn3 1.5 pg/M3 1.00 Pg/M 3 or equivalent filter paper

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8 hours** 1.0 mg/m3 5.0 mg/m3 2.0 mg/M3 Non Dispersive Infra Red.~~~~~~~~~ I (NDIR) Spectroscopy

1 hour 2.0 mg/m3 10.0 mg/rm3 4.0 mg/M 3

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24hourly at uniform interval

** 24/8 hourly values should be meet 98% of the time in a year. However, 2% of the time, itmay exceed but not on two consecutive days

Note:

National Ambient Air Quality Standard . The levels of air quality with an adequate margin ofsafety, to plrotect thc public healti, vegetation and property.

Whcnever and wherevcr two consecutive values exceed the limit specified above fol- tilCrespective category, it Would be consider-ed adequate reason to institute regular/contilnlousmonitori ngo aiid fuLtilel- investi_ations.

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Karnataka State Highwajis Environmental Assessment Report for the Segmnenl of Corridor / (.1Improvement Project which passes throughi Rajiv Gandhi A'ational Park, Acigaraholic

Appendix - G

Ambicnt Noise Level Monitoring l'aranieters

Monitoring Locations:NQ 1=NQ2=

Monitoring Category of Distance Sound Level dB(A)Location Zone from the Range of Standard

Centre Iine Time in Hrs Sound Prtoc Limit in dB(m) 14 :00 22:00 06:00 level dB rotoco (A) Leq

- - - ~~~~(A)22:00 06:00 14:00

NQ C

NQ 2

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Appendix - GI

Ambient Noise Level Standards

Limit in dB(A) leq

Area Code Category of AreaDay Timc Night Time

A Industrial Area 75 70

B Comimiercial Area 65 55

C Residential Area 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40

Note. I Day-time is taken as between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Note.2 Night-timiie is taken as between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Note.3 A silence zone is identified as an area up to 100 meters around suchpremises as hospitals, educational institutions and courts. The silence zone

is to be declared by the Competent Authority.

Note.4 Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four above

definitions by the Competent Authority and the corresponding standards

shall apply.

Scoll II'/iSon / C/,".(i/ 1/K1

Appendix-H

Karnataka State Highways E,vironnaental Assessment Reportfor the Segment of Corridor/IOAImprovement Project whiich1 passes through Rajiv Ganidhl ANational Park, ANagorohiole

Appcndix - H

Water Quality Monitoring Parameters for Surface Water

Monitoring Locations:WQ I =WQ2=WQ3=

NIlonitoring Locations [ Water Quality Standards | ProtocolParameters | Q I |WQ 2 WQ 3 Drinking WVater Surface Water IS

I { ~~~~~~~~Standards Standards _______

Physical Parameters

Atmospheric Temp.

(OC)Water Temp.(°C)Colour (Hazen Units) .

Odour _Turbidity (NTU) ,

Total SolidsSuspended SolidsTotal Dissolved SolidsChemical ParameterspHDO

BOD (at 20°C for 5days)CODTotal Alkalinity (asCaCO3 )

Total Hardness (asCaCO3 )

Calcium Hardness (asCaCO3 )

Magnesium-Hardness(as CaCO3 )Sulpliates (as S0 4 ) l

Phospliates (as 1"04)

Nitrates (as NO3)

Nitrites (as NO 2)Ammoniacal Nitrogen_

Chlorides (as Cl)Fluorides (as F) _

Calcium (as Ca)Magnesium (as Mg)Sodium (as Na)Potassium (as K)Boron (as B) _

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Appendix-H (continued)Parameters Mon orin- Locations Water Quality Standards Protocol

WQ I WQ 2 WQ 3 Drinking Water Surface ISStandards Water

StandardsHeavy MetalsTotal Iron (as Fe)Lead (as Pb)Manganese (s Mn)OrganicPhenolic Compounds

Oils & Grease

Anionic DetergentsBiological parametersMPN Total Coliforms( /I OOml)MPNFaecal Coliform-s( /I 00mln )

Note: All parameters are expressed tn mg/l except pH and Odour and otherwise mentioned along with theparameter.

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Appcndix- Hi-

Primary Water Quality Standards

Designated Best Use Class CriteriaOf

WaterDrinkinig water A * Total Coliforms MPN/100iml shall be 50 or lesssource * plHI between 6.5 to 8.5(with conventional . Dissolved Oxygen 6 ing/l or moretreatmenit) * Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 5 days 20 °C

2 mg/I or less

Outdoor bathing B * Total Coliforms MPN/I 00 ml shall be 500 or less(Organised) * pH between 6.5 to 8.5

* Dissolved Oxygen 5 mg/I or more* Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 5 days 20 °C

, 3 mg/I or lessDrinking Water C * Total Coliforms MPN/100 ml shall be 5000 or lessSource * pH betweeni 6 to 9(without conventional * Dissolved Oxygen 4 mg/l or moretreatment) * Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 5 days 20 °C

3 mg/l or lessPropagation of D * pH between 6.5 to 8.5 for Fisheries

Wildlife * Dissolved Oxygen 4 mg/I or more* Free Ammoniia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less

Irrigation, Industrial E * pH between 6.0 or 8.5Cooling, * Electrical Conductivity at 25 °C pmihos/cm MaxControlled Waste 2,250

* Sodium absorption ratio Max. 26* Boron, Max. 2 mg/I

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Appendix-J

Karnataka State Highways Environmental Assessmlent Reportfor tile Segment of CorridorloA

Improvement Project which passes tlIhrough Rq/iv Gandlit National Park, Nagarahoic

APPENDIX-J PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Appendix J-1: Suggestions b) PCCF (Retd.) and Park Warden about Rehabilitation of the

Project Corridor 10A

C OlRRtl)Olt I0,A PAVSSING -IIIROIIII Z,k.IiV GANDHI NAPARNAl. rK

sulggestionlls: 7k*: tcpAt 'G ot S G hb- L)/ ^ tA< ( > t ,vwv~ L Bt

,p- f? *4

*.c*4t

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Profession: -- f ( cf c -

Addrcss: N-, :. 7 _, '2 .

Golo

Place:Date: t q1,2.-2- Signature

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.saggcsIiogs, I f5 L-3 (L- o ;9 L -t cr -l f -4 c K't- _'~xX

Addr-ess:

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Appendix J-2: Suggestions by Conservationist-NGO and the Public for Rehabilitation ofthe Project Corridor

(:()tlti)()e 1(, 1tSslN(; ilt()t(; I ltv.l (;.kN 1) 1- I K _).l lV

S 1iigoestiois - , /

Name: _AT / )

IIrofession:' 1, j/ IA , / xJ

Address:4 j, ,'}/ / f '*,!,/, J X,(/7 ,'c /F', -

PltCe: O ;'( o ?, &3Si(nafure

2A

('ORRID)OR I OA l'ASSING 'Ill R(OlUG;l I RAJIV GANDIII NATI NAI I'AR K

,Slngcstions: (5t9 ve -c) T- G C

( ~~~~C '\P i -k*i . - I r t -' t.J t ---.

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Translation of Appendix J-2B

CORRIDOR 10A PASSING THROUGII RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL PARK, NAGARAHOLE

Suggestions: The road passing througlh Rajiv Gandhi National Park from Bawali toDommanakatte, is in very poor condition. So villagers of D.B. Kuppc Graim Panchayatsuffer from health problems. Vehicles require 3 hours instead of I hour to reach thedestination. Road users suffer from heart problems and other healtlh problems. So werequest the concerned authority to rehabilitate the road urgently.

Name: G.K. Devesegowda

Profession:

Address: D.B.Kuppe Post,

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The public belonging to the following villages namely Hosur, Golur, Ncetkalluhundi, Bhogapurhaadi, Golur Haadi, Semkollu lAaadi, D.B.Kuppe, Anemala Haadi, I-losalialli,Chilkkabyranakuppe, Odakanamala and Kadegadde, have requested the authority to rehabilitateCorridor ] OA (Mysore - Manantliody) passing throughi Rajiv Gandhi nationlal Park. The list ofthe public is given below:

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1. B. Mallegowda 56 Farner Hosur

2. G.K.Devesegowda 29 Farmer Hosur3. Puroshottama 38 Farmner Machur4. Shivaraju 24 Fanner Hosur5. Chaluvegowda 34 Farmer Netkalluhundi

6. Karaboojegowda 24 Farmer Netkalluhundi7. Dvesegowda 32 Farmer Golur8. Shivaraju 28 Farmier Hosur9. Sliivanina 47 Farmer Hosur10. Chaluvegowda11. Venkategowda 50 Farmer Hosur12. Swamy 22 Farmer Hosur13. Shivaraju 24 Labourer Udboor

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