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Environmental Management Plan

—Zhangjiakou-Hohhot Railway

2011.8

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. PROJECT BACKGROUND..................................................................................................................41.2. PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT................................................................................41.3. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION....................................................41.4 EMP STRUCTURE..........................................................................................................................4

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................. 4

2.1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................42.1 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTENTS AND SCALE.............................................................................4

3. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK.......................................................................4

3.1. WORLD BANK POLICY...................................................................................................................43.2. NATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS...............................................................................................43.3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS...............................................................................................................43.4. TECHNICAL GUIDELINE..................................................................................................................43.5 PROJECT RELATED DOCUMENTS......................................................................................................43.6 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.........................................................................................................4

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING

CONSTRUCTION............................................................................................................................ 4

4.1 MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................44.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISION.......................................................................................................44.3 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS....................................................................................................4

5. OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES...........................................................4

5.1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS................................................................................................45.2. BIODIVERSITY COMPENSATION AND PHYSICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM........................4

6. SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES...................................................................................4

7. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN.......................................................................................4

7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ARRANGEMENT...............................................................................47.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN AND SCHEDULE......................................................................4

8. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING...................................................................................................... 4

8.1 TRAINING PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION...................................................48.2 TRAINING DURING CONSTRUCTION..................................................................................................4

8. LEGAL EFFECTS OF EMP............................................................................................................. 4

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR TEMPORARY WORKS..............................4

10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INVESTMENT ESTIMATE.......................................................4

10.1 PRINCIPLE AND BASE...................................................................................................................4

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10.2 TYPE OF INVESTMENT..................................................................................................................410.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INVESTMENT BUDGET...................................................................4

Annex 1 Environmental SpecificationsAnnex 2 Physical Cultural Resource Management PlanAnnex 3 Soil Erosion Control PlanAnnex 4 Site-specific Noise Control MeasuresAnnex 5 Station Wastewater Treatment MeasuresAnnex 6 Management of Sensitive Areas

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Environmental Management Plan

1. Overview

1.1. Project Background

The proposed project from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot is a 286km long newly built

double-line railway. The starting point of Zhangjiakou to Hohhot railway is the

destination of Zhangjiakou South Station and Hohhot East Station. The

construction period is expected to be 4 years.

In accordance with "World Bank Operational Policy OP4.01 - Environmental

Assessment", and according to potential environmental and social impact scale,

project area sensitivity and required comprehensive environmental impact

assessment report, the proposed project is a Category-A project. The following

reports for the project were also prepared with the EIA: Resettlement Action

Plan (RAP), Social Assessment, and Soil and Water Erosion Plan. The results of

these reports are included in the final environmental impact assessment. The

environmental management plan (EMP) includes the suggested mitigation

measures.

The environmental impact assessment report has been submitted to the Ministry

of Environmental Protection who reviewed and approved the project's

environmental impact assessment on January 4, 2011. This environmental

impact assessment report is updated subsequently and a new version is

prepared and submitted to the World Bank in August 2011.

1.2. Purpose of Environmental Management

EMP is a practical and achievable tool to ensure that the adverse impact on

environment in the construction and operation phases is minimized and any

possible benefit generated to environment, safety and efficiency is maximized.

Therefore, the EMP of this project is to provide practical guidance for the

environmental management and shall be assumed by developers, engineers and

contractors and, according to relevant laws, regulations, technical guidelines of

China and the operational policies of World Bank, to ensure that the impact of the

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operating project on the environment is minimized.

In environmental impact assessment (EIA), the issues about environmental

management which need to be defined include: (a) organize all measures to

mitigate the impact on environment in the construction and operation phases;

(b) organizational structure, procedures and institutional responsibilities

established and implemented; (c) identify the monitoring demand of project for

which proposed mitigation measures have been successfully implemented; and

4) the budget and source of funds of each activity.

The EMP will also assist different stakeholders in managing the environmental

issues relevant to Hohhot -Zhangjiakou Railway: (a) executive agency – make the

implementation of the EMP managed better; (b) supervisors- ensure that the

EMP is correctly implemented; (c) environmental engineers – assist them

cooperating with contractors to carry out the project’s EMP; (d) contractor - help

other stakeholders study the detailed implementation plan of the project’s EMP.

Meanwhile, the EMP is a summary of commitment put forward by the project

owner during the project’s environment assessment and relevant

implementation process. The EMP will make Mengji Railway Limited, World

Bank and other relevant authorities in Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia

Autonomous Region to supervise the implementation of mitigation measures and

compliance of commitments by the civil contractors.

1.3. Environmental Specifications for Railway

Construction

The World Bank and Ministry of Railway (MOR) have been cooperating for the

past three decades through 16 consecutive railway projects, with a total length of

about 10,000 kilometers. While the actual implementation of the World Bank-

funded railway projects is satisfactory under the general World Bank and

national environmental safeguards policy frameworks, it is noted that

environmental specifications for the contractors may not necessarily be fully

consistent among these projects due to different project owners (MOR’s local

railway administrations) and different EA/design consultants (who develop

specifications and incorporate them into bidding documents/contracts). To

further improve the environmental performance of the China’s railway projects

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and align with international good practice, a set of standard Contractor

Environmental Specifications is warranted. The Bank and MOR has worked

together to develop an Environmental Specifications for Railway Construction, as

attached to this EMP.

This Specification is to developed based on relevant national laws/regulations,

World Bank safeguards policies as well as international good practices. The

purpose of this document is to provide a standard set of environmental

specifications for the Contractors (including sub-contractors) involved in the

World Bank funded railway projects. This Environmental Specifications contains

a set of standard environmental management mitigation measures for

Contractors to avoid, minimize, mitigate and compensate the adverse

environmental and social impacts during construction of the railway projects. It

will be included in the tendering documents, as part of the EMP for Contractors

as qualification and selection criteria and eventually in the construction

contracts to become the contractual requirements for Contractors working on

the project.

1.4 EMP Structure

This EMP includes project description, regulation framework, institutional

arrangement and responsibilities, overview of environmental and social issues,

mitigation measures, and environmental management framework for temporary

works, training plan, and EMP budget.

The EMP also contains several annexes, including

Environmental specifications for railway contractors to address generic

environmental and social issues during construction.

A physical cultural resource management plan.

A Soil erosion control plan that provide sites-specific information and

measures for the management of civil works, including subgrade, stations,

bridge and viaduct, tunnels, borrow pits, disposal sites, access road,

construction and camp sites.

A site-specific noise control plan

Wastewater treatment facilities at each new stations

Management of sensitive areas including Huangqihai Wetland Nature

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Reserve and several drinking water resource areas.

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2. Project Overview

2.1. Project Description

The project will construct a double-track, electrified, passenger-dedicated high-

speed rail line capable of a maximum speed of 250 km/h of about 286 kilometers

between the northern cities of Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province and Hohhot, the

provincial capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Of the six stations

on this line, three new railway stations will be constructed, two existing stations

renovated, and one existing station used. The project consists of civil works,

acquisition and installation of goods, maintenance equipment, and rolling stock

as well as land acquisition and the resettlement of displaced persons. This

railway line is an extension of the planned high speed Intercity Beijing-

Zhanjiakou Railway. Implementation is currently planned to commence at the

end of 2012 and the line open to traffic in late 2016. The Bank loan is expected to

finance goods and equipment possibly consisting of signaling, electrification,

bridge beams, and track fittings.

At present there is no direct railway line between Zhangjiakou and Hohhot. The

existing mixed-use (freight and passenger) double track railway line connects

Zhangjiakou with Jining (Ulanqab) and Hohhot via Datong over a distance of 433

km and is badly congested. The new line will reduce the rail distance for

passengers between Zhangjiakou and Hohhot by approximately 147 kilometers

to 286 kilometers. The travel time between Zhangjiakou and Hohhot will be

reduced from current seven hours to 90 minutes. After the construction of

Beijing-Zhangjiakou PDL the travel time between Hohhot and Beijing will be

reduced from current ten hours to less than 2.5 hours. The new line will offer a

rapid link between cities west of Hohhot with Beijing and the rest of the Chinese

high-speed railway network. Thus the transport accessibility of Hohhot,

intermediate cities such as Zhuozi and Jining (Ulanqab), and cities and locations

west of Hohhot will all improve substantially.

After the opening of the ZhangHu line, the existing mixed-use (freight and

passenger) double track railway line between Zhangjiakou and Jining (Ulanqab)

and Hohhot via Datong would be used mainly for freight and a few slow

passenger trains to serve local transportation needs. As the majority of

passenger trains will transfer to the proposed Zhanghu PDL, the existing lines

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will be able to offer additional capacity for an anticipated growth in freight

traffic. Thus the capacity and service standards of both market segments would

be enhanced, enabling railways to compete effectively with passenger services

offered on highways.

2.1 Project Construction Contents and Scale

The composition and contents of the project construction is provided in

Table 1.

Table 1: Project Construction Composition

Project Name Unit Quantity

Route length Main line (km) 286.044

Permanent occupation of land hm2 1030.76

Temporary occupation of land hm2 495.93

Station

Rebuilt Bridge 1

Newly built Bridge 4

Earth-rock

Fill 104m3 1025.60

Excavate 104m3 2328.12

Bridge

Grand bridge Extending m/bridge 117857/44

Large bridge Extending m/bridge 13857.5/48

Medium bridge Extending m/bridge 1845.5/25

Frame bridge m2/ bridge 9078.9/43

CulvertHorizontal extending

m/bridge5055.9/165

Road bridge m2/ bridge 15684.9/5

Tunnel Double-line tunnel Extending m/bridge 59655.24/25

Traction substation Bridge 5

Housing demolition m2 287100

Newly increased production houses m2 89074

Total estimated RMB hundred million 331.00

(Data source: feasibility study report of newly built Zhangjiakou-Hohhot Railway compiled by

China Railway Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd., July, 2010)

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The overall length of the main line of this project is 286.044km. Subgrade

construction length is 92.78km, including embankment length 60.15km, cutting

length 32.63 km, subgrade length accounting for 32.44% of the overall length of

main line. Interval subgrade construction is 84.1km long, including interval

embankment length 52.30 km, cutting length 31.80 km.

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3. Environmental Legislative Framework

3.1. World Bank Policy

A full environmental assessment was carried out following the Chinese

environmental protection laws and regulations and World Bank safeguard

policies. Of the ten World Bank safeguard policies, the following the following

ones are applicable: (1) environmental assessment; (2) natural habitats; (3)

Physical Cultural Resources; and (4) Involuntary Resettlement. Regarding OP4.04

Natural Habitats, the project will not involve critical natural habitats as defined

in OP4.04. However, the project goes through a provincial wetland nature

reserve, thus the general principle of this policy will be applied to the EIA. The

World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines also apply to the

implementation of the project.

Compliance with the World Bank policies, and its disclosure of information

policy, is summarized in Table 2 below. The project is also completely in full

compliance with China's environmental policies, regulations and technical

specifications.

Table 2 Project Compliance Policies and Measures

Safeguard Policy Actions

Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01)

Category A project Full EIA and EMP prepared

Natural habitat (OP/BP 4.04)

Alignment alternatives, use of tunnels and viaducts to avoid

and minimize impacts on natural habitats

Adequate assessment of impacted protected areas and

mitigation measures incorporated in EMP Consultation and approval of alignment by protected area’s

management authorities

Pest management (OP 4.09)This policy is not triggered. The project will not procure

any pesticides nor will an increased use of pesticides result from the project. No action is required under the policy.

Physical Cultural resources (OP/BP 4.11)

Archeological survey conducted along alignment during EA preparation

Alignment alternatives to avoid cultural relic’s sites. Precautionary measures have been incorporated into the EMP

About 400 tombs will be displaced due to the construction of the project. This is dealt with through RAP.

Chance procedures developed in EMP

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Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10)

This policy is not triggered. The project will not adversely affect indigenous peoples in the project area.

Dam safety (OP/BP 4.37)This policy is not triggered. The project area does not

include any dams.

Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12)

Resettlement Action Plan has been prepared

Project international waters (OP/BP 7.50)

This policy is not triggered. The project area does not include any international waters.

Forest (OP/BP 4.36)

This policy is not triggered. The project will not finance activities that would involve significant conversion or degradation of critical forest areas or related critical natural habitats as defined under the policy. No action is required under this policy.

Project in disputed area (OP/BP 7.60)

This policy is not triggered. The project area does not include any disputed areas.

3.2. National Laws and Regulations

— Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China

(December 26, 1989, provisional);

— Environmental Impact Assessment Law of the People's Republic of China

(September 1, 2003, provisional);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of

Pollution From Environmental Noise (March 1, 1997, provisional);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of

Atmospheric Pollution (September 1, 2000, provisional);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water

Pollution (February, 2008, revised);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of

Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste (April 1, 2005, enforced);

— Law of Land Administration of the People's Republic of China (August,

2004, revised);

— Water Law of the People's Republic of China (October 1, 2002, enforced);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on Water and Soil Conservation

(June 29, 1991, enforced);

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— Flood Control of the People's Republic of China (January 1, 1998,

enforced);

— Cleaner Production Promotion Law of of The People's Republic of China

(January 1, 2003, enforced);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Cultural Relics

(October 28, 2002, enforced);

— Forestry Law of the People's Republic of China (April 29, 1998,

promulgated);

— Grassland Law of the People's Republic of China (March 1, 2003,

promulgated);

— Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife (March

1, 1989, enforced);

— Railway Law of the People's Republic of China (May 1, 1991, enforced);

— City Planning Law of the People's Republic of China (April 1, 1990,

enforced);

— No.253 Decree of the State Council Of the People's Republic of China,

Regulations on the Administration of Environmental Protection of

Construction Projects (November 29, 1998, enforced);

— Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Nature Reserves

(December 1, 1994, enforced);

— Regulations on the Protection of Basic Farmland (the State Council,

January 1, 1999, enforced)

— Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of

River (June 3, 1988, enforced)

— Decision of the State Council on Implementing Scientific Viewpoint of

Development and Strengthening Environmental Protection

(GF[ 2005]39)

— Decision of the State Council on deepening reform and Strengthening

land Management (GF[2004]28)

— GTZF [2005]196 Opinions on Further Improvement of the Protection of

Basic Farmland issued by the Ministry of Land and Resources, Ministry

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of Agriculture, State Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of

Finance, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Water Resources and

State Forestry Administration.

— GTZF [2004]237 “Notice on Printing and Issuing the Opinions on

Perfecting Agricultural Land Conversion and Land Acquisition

Examination and Approval”

— GTZF [2004]238 “Notice on Printing and Issuing the Guiding Opinions on

Perfecting Land Acquisition Compensation and Resettlement System”

— GTZF [1996]31 Decision of the State Council on Several Issues Related to

Environmental Protection

— GTZF [2000]31 Notice of the State Council on Further Advancing National

Green Channel Construction

— GTZF [2004]1 Urgent Notice of the State Council on Resolutely Inhibiting

Occupying Basic Farmland for Planting or other Purposes

— HF [2001]108 Notice on Strengthening the Prevention and Control of

Railway Noise Pollution issued by State Environmental Protection

Administration and Ministry of Railways

— HF [2003]94 Notice on Issues about Environmental Noise in the

Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects Such as Road, Railway

(including light railway), etc.

— HF [2004]24 “Opinions on Strengthening the Supervision of Ecological

Environment Protection in Resources Development”

— TJ [2001]8 Forwarding the Notice of the State Council on Further

Advancing National Green Channel Construction

— Railway Environmental Protection Regulations (April 23, 1997, Ministry

of Railways, TJ [1997]46

— TY [2004]52 Forwarding the Notice of the State Council on Resolutely

Inhibiting Occupying Basic Farmland for Planting or other Purposes

— TJSH [2004]551 Notice on Printing and Issuing “Temporary Provisions on

Railway Green Channel Design”

— No.27 Decree of the Ministry of Construction, the People's Republic of

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China, Measures for Management of Municipal Domestic Refuse (August

10, 1993)

— TJ [1999]20 Document, Requirements for Water and Soil Conservation in

Railway Construction Projects, issued by Ministry of Railways and

Ministry of Water Resources

— Regulations for Implementation of the Law of The People's Republic of

China on Water and Soil Conservation (August 1, 1993, enforced)

— Rules on the Protection of the Great Wall (December 1, 2006, enforced)

3.3. Applicable Standards

— TB10502-93 Standard for Environmental Impact Assessment of Railway

Construction Projects

— Guides for Radiation Environment Protection Management • Methods and

Standards for Environmental Impact Assessment of Electromagnetic

Radiation, HJ/T10.3-1996

— HJ/T10.2-1996 Guides for Radiation Environment Protection

Management • Monitoring Instruments and Methods for

Electromagnetic Radiation

— GB/T15190-94 Technical Specification of Environmental Noise Zoning in

Urban Region

3.4. Technical Guideline

— World Bank’s Technical Guideline for Environmental Protection Policies—

transportation, agriculture and rural development technical guidelines

(China Statistical Publishing House, Dec. 2004)

— World Bank’s Technical Guideline for Social Security Policies—

transportation, agriculture and rural development technical guidelines

for environmental impact assessment and biological diversity (China

Statistical Publishing House, Dec. 2004)

— HJ/T2.1-93 General Technical Guidelines on Environmental Impact

Assessment

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— HJ2.4-2009 Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Guidelines on

Acoustic Environment

— HJ/T19-1997 Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Guidelines on

Non-pollution Ecological Impact

— HJ2.2-2008 Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Guidelines on

atmospheric environment

— HJ/T2.3-93 Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Guidelines on

Surface Water Environment

3.5 Project Related Documents

— Environment Protection Regulations of Inner Mongolia Autonomous

Region (1997)

— The People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Forwarding the Notice of the state council on Printing and Issuing the

Outline of National Ecological Environmental Protection (January 2001)

— Agricultural Environmental Protection Regulations of Inner Mongolia

Autonomous Region (January 1995)

— Notice Of The People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

on Dividing the Key Areas for Prevention and Control of Water and Soil

Erosion (May 1999)

— Regulations on the Implementation of Administrative Measures for

Construction Project Environmental Protection of Inner Mongolia

Autonomous Region

— Environment Protection Regulations of Hebei Province (April 2005)

— Regulations on the Administration of Environmental Protection of

Construction Projects of Hebei Province (June 2003)

— Announcement of the People's Government of Hebei Province on Dividing

the Key Areas for Prevention and Control of Water and Soil Erosion (June

1999)

— Agricultural Environmental Protection Regulations of Hebei Province

(January 1997)

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— “Eleventh Five-Year” Plan of National Environmental Protection

— “Eleventh Five-Year” Plan of National Ecological Protection

— “Eleventh Five-Year” Plan of Railway Environmental Protection

— “Eleventh Five-Year” Railway Network Planning

— General Plan of Land Utilization of Zhangjiakou (1997-2010) (March

2007)

— General Plan of Land Utilization of Hohhot (1997-2010) (December

2008)

— Report on the “Eleventh Five-Year” Water and Soil Conservation

Planning for Water Resource Development of Hebei Province (June

2005)

— Urban Centralized Drinking Water Source Protection Zone Division of

Hebei Province (2009)

— Water Function Zoning in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (2005)

— Road network development planning and national economic and social

development planning of all cities along the line

— General plans of all cities and counties along the line

— Planning materials of sensitive areas in the attraction range of the line

— Development planning of relevant departments and various sectors and

information and data about national economy, ecological environment

and natural resources, etc., over the years.

3.6 Environmental Standards

The assessment unit presents TKHH [2010]11 Document and TKHH [2010]12

Document “Application for the Executive Standards for Environment Impact

Assessment of the Newly Built Zhangjiakou-Hohhot Express Railway” about the

standards proposed to be used in this environment impact assessment to the

Department of Environmental Protection of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

and the Department of Environmental Protection of Hebei Province on October

15, 2010. According to the “Letter of Confirmation of the Executive Standard for

Environment Impact Assessment of the Newly Built Zhangjiakou-Hohhot Express

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Railway” of the Department of Environment Protection of Inner Mongolia

Autonomous Region (NHF [2010]227) and the “Letter of Confirmation of the

Executive Standard for Environment Impact Assessment of the Newly Built

Zhangjiakou-Hohhot Express Railway” of the Department of Environment

Protection of Hebei Province (JHPH [2010]755), the standards for this

environment assessment is determined as follows:

Table 3 Environment Assessment StandardsEnvironmental

elementsName of standards

Standard value or level

(class)Scope of application

Acoustic

environment

GB12525―90 Emission

Standard and

Measurement Methods of

Railway Noise on the

Boundary Alongside

Railway Line

Day 70dBA, night

70Dba

30m from the outer

rail center

GB3096―2008 Standards

for Acoustic

Environmental Quality

Implement the

corresponding

standards according to

function zoning

30m away from the

outside track center

GB12523―90 Noise

Limits on the Boundary of

Construction Site

Determine according to

the characteristics of

adjacent sensitivity

points on the boundary

of construction site

Temporary station of

construction site and

construction

organization

Environmental

vibration

GB10070―88 Standard of

Environmental Vibration

in Urban Area

80dB30m away from the

outside track center

Water environm

ent

Discharge

standard

GB8978―1996

Comprehensive Sewage

Discharge Standard


the functions of

receiving water

stipulated by local

competent department

Sewage discharge

outlet of each

discharging

organization

Quality

standard

GB3838-2002

Environmental Quality

Standards for Surface

Water


the functions of

receiving water

stipulated by local

competent department

Receiving water of

sewage and waste

water

Atm

osp

Discharge

standard

GB13271-2001 Emission

Standard of Air

Pollutants for Boilers

Implement class 2 zone

standard

Boiler along the line

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heric

environ

Ambient

air quality

standard

GB3095―1996 Ambient

Air Quality Standard

Implement class 2 zone

standard

Main cities and towns

along the line

Electromagnetic

environment

GB8702―88 Regulations

on Electromagnetic

Radiation Protection

Public exposure limitsEffect on human

health

Run-through Damage

System Measurement

Methods of International

Radio Consultative

Committee (CCIR)

SNR≥35dB Residents’ TV

Water Environmen tal Standards

The discharge outlet of pollution sources shall implement GB8978-1996 Comprehensive Sewage Discharge Standard; the receiving water of pollution source discharge shall implement GB3838-2002 Surface Water Environment Quality Standard. The specific use of standards is provided in Table 4 and Table 5.

Table 4 Sewage Discharge Limits Item

StandardpH SS

CO

DCr

BO

D5

Petroleu

m

Animal

and

vegetabl

e oils

Ammoni

a

nitrogen

Applicatio

n scope

GB8978-

1996 Level 1

Discharge

Standard

5.5

～8.5

10

070 20 10 20 15

UlanQub

Station,

Zhuozi

East

Station

GB8978-

1996 Level 3

Discharge

Standard

6~940

0300 500 30 100 /

Huai’an

Station,

Xinghe

North

Station,

Hohhot

East

Station,

rail car

operation

depot

Note: pH value is dimensionless, concentration unit mg/L.

Table 5 Surface Water Environment Quality Standard Values

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Item

StandardpH CODCr BOD5

Ammonia

nitrogen

Application

scope

GB3838-2002 Surface Water Environment

Quality Standard Class II6~9 15 3 0.5 Xiyang River


Quality Standard Class III6~9 20 4 1.0

Nanyang River,

Big Heihe River


Quality Standard Class IV6~9 30 6 1.5

Yang River,

Yuyulin River,

Bawang River

and Big Heihe

River


Quality Standard Class VI6~9 40 10 2.0 Qingshui River

Note: pH value is dimensionless, concentration unit mg/L.

A tmospheric E nvironment Standard

The ambient air of the area where the construction project is located at is class II

area; the ambient air quality implements the national Ambient Air Quality

(Standard GB3095-1996) secondary standard.

Boiler flue gas emissions implement GB13271-2001 Emission Standard of Air

Pollutants for Boilers, class II area and time interval II standard.

Table 6 Ambient Air Quality Standard Unit: mg/m3

Standard valueItem

Daily average

TSP 0.30SO2 0.15

Table 7 Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Boilers, Class II Area and

Time Interval II Standard Value Unit: mg/m3

Item Fume SO2 NOX

<0.7MW Coal Burning Boiler

120 900 /

≥0.7MW Coal Burning Boiler

200 900 /

Electromagnetic Monitoring and Assessment Standard

According to HJ/T24-1998 Technical Specification for Electromagnetic Radiation

Environment Impact Assessment of 500kV Super High Voltage Power Transmission

and Transformation Project, the effect of electrified railway on television

reception adopt previous research achievements; when SNR reaches 35dB, the

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reception is normal. The picture quality adopts the damage system five-level

evaluation standard recommended by International Radio Consultative Committee

(CCIR).

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MengJi Company

Environmental Supervision Engineer

Contractor

Independent Environmental Supervision

Environmental Monitoring Station

4. Roles and Responsibilities for Environmental

Management during Construction

4.1 Management Organization and Responsibilities

The environmental management during construction stage involves several institutions. Each plays a different but vital role to ensure effective environmental management for the ZhangHu Railway Project. These institutions include the project owner MengJi Railway Co., Ltd. (MengJi Company hereafter), Contractors and Environmental Supervision Engineers (ESEs), Environmental Monitoring Stations (EMSs) and Independent Environmental Supervision (IES). The EMP organizational structure for the project construction is presented in Figure 4-1. During operation, the environmental management responsibilities will rest with MengJi Company.

Figure 4-1 Environmental Management Organization and ResponsibilitiesThe main environmental management responsibilities of these stakeholders

are described in below:

MengJi Company

The MengJi Company will be the project owner and implementation agency for the Project. MengJi Company is responsible for MOR and World Bank for overseeing the Project implementation. Therefore it has the overall responsibility to ensure that the project environmental management complies with EMP and relevant legislation.

MengJi Company’s environmental management responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following aspects.

1) Ultimately supervise the implementation of mitigation measures and other environmental protection measures during project construction, including incorporation of the measures into bidding documents and

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contracts, organizing training for the contractors, enforce other environmental management programs and conduct periodically inspection of the construction sites.

2) Engage and supervise environmental monitoring consultant (namely, Environmental Monitoring Stations, EMSs) to carry out environmental monitoring in accordance with the project environmental monitoring plan.

3) Engage and supervise Independent Environmental Supervision (IES) consultant to provide technical support including management advice, training, periodical field inspection, and preparation of reports.

MengJi Company will appoint 1-2 dedicated environmental staff who will be responsible for overall coordination of EMP implementation. The dedicated environmental staff must have adequate knowledge on environmental management as well as environmental legislation to understand and implement the EMP. Their duties include the following:

1) Ensure the project environmental management is in compliance with EMP and relevant legislation. Take appropriate actions if non-compliance is identified.

2) Maintain open and smooth communication between MengJi Company, supervision engineers and contractors with regard to environmental issues.

3) Review and approve Environmental site-specific Environmental Protection Implementation Plan and/or Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan for key project activities with potential environmental signification impacts that are prepared by Contractors.

4) Organize regular site inspections of all construction areas with compliance with the EMP.

5) Review and filing reports from Contractors and Environmental Supervision Engineers with regard to environmental management.

6) Monthly reporting to MengJi Company on environmental issues at construction sites.

Contractors

The Contractor and its employees shall firstly at all times try to avoid the negative impacts that may result from the project construction activities and secondly adhere to mitigation measures specified in the EMP and contracts to minimize harm and nuisances on the environment and local communities.

Remedial actions which cannot be effectively carried out during construction stage should be carried out on completion of the woks and before

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issuance of the acceptance of completion of works.

The Contractor shall establish a robust environmental management system that addresses institutional, site-specific measures, monitoring, training and reporting requirements.

Detailed Environmental Specifications for Contractors are included in Annex 1.

Environmental Supervision Engineer（ESE）ESE is an integral part of Supervision Engineer’s function. Each Supervision

Engineer company will assign at least one ESE to each contract. The responsibilities of the ESE include:

1) Review and ensure the Contractor’s construction organization plan in compliance with project engineering and the EMP with regard to environmental protection and impact mitigation;

2) Review Contractor’s site-specific Environmental Protection Implementation Plan and Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan for key project activities with potential environmental signification impacts (if any), prior to the project owner’s final review and approval.

3) Carry out day-to-day site inspection and ensure the Contractor’s activities in compliance with EMP and other relevant regulations. Instruct the Contractor to take corrective actions within the ESE determined timeframe in case non-compliance or discrepancies identified.

4) Provide assistance to the MengJi Company as necessary in the implementation of the environmental monitoring and supervision program. .

5) Regularly monitor the performance of the Contractor’s environmental management system, including environmental staff, procedure and reporting. Verify and confirm environmental supervision procedures, parameters, monitoring locations, equipment and results. In case any discrepancies identified, the ESE will instruct the Contractor to take corrective actions, including capacity building for or replacement of the Contractor’s environmental staff.

6) Regularly prepare environmental supervision reports and submit to the MengJi Company for review and filing.

7) As integral part of Supervision Engineer, approve invoices or payments with consideration of EMP performance.

Independent Environmental Supervision (IES)

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Following a proven practice for past Bank-financed railway projects in China, MengJi Company will engage an Independent Environmental Supervision consultant to provide technical support for environmental protection during the construction period. The IES consultant is independent of the ESE and Contractors, and will directly report to MengJi Company. The lead IES consultant shall be a person who can independently and professionally examine records, procedures and processes. He she may require a small team to assist he/she with checking the site (i.e. the IES team). The IES shall have extensive knowledge and experience in environmental monitoring and auditing to provide independent, objective and professional advice on the environmental performance of the project (at least 5 years experience is required). The IEC shall familiarize himself with the project works through review of the reports, including the project EMP. In particular, the IES is expected to perform the following duties:

1) Review and audit in an independent, objective and professional manner in all aspects of the EMP;

2) Validate and confirm the accuracy of monitoring results, monitoring equipment, monitoring locations, monitoring procedures and locations of sensitive receivers;

3) Carry out random sample check and audit on monitoring data and sampling procedures, etc;

4) Conduct random site inspection;

5) Audit the EIA recommendations and requirement against the status of implementation of environmental protection measures;

6) Review the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and project environmental performance;

7) On a need basis, verify and certify the environmental acceptability of the construction methodology (both temporary and permanent works), relevant design plans and submissions. Where necessary, the IES shall seek the least impact alternative in consultation with the designer, the Contractor(s), and MengJi Company;

8) Verify the investigation results of any non-compliance of the environmental

9) Quality performance and the effectiveness of corrective measures; and

10) Feedback audit results to MengJi Company and ESE team according to EMP procedures of non-compliance in the EMP, and provide Supervision Engineer (SE) suggests on actions of penalty, suspension or other punishment;

11) Provide environmental training to the Contractors, Environmental Supervision Engineers (ESE) and the MengJi Company staff prior to and

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during construction;

12) Prepare semi-annual report to the MengJi Company, MOR and the World Bank.

Environmental Monitoring Stations (EMSs)

In order to closely monitor the environmental quality in the project area and minimize environmental impacts during construction and operational stage, the MengJi Company will engage professional environmental monitoring consultants to implement the environmental monitoring plan developed during EA stage. Following a common practice in China, the Environmental Monitoring Stations (EMSs), which is the monitoring arm of local environmental authorities, will be contracted to carry out the environmental monitoring plan. The responsibilities of the EMSs include:

1) Familiar with the project works and the EMP, particularly the environmental monitoring plan.

2) Carry out the environmental monitoring in a timely and professional manner in accordance with the environmental monitoring plan.

3) Validate and confirm the accuracy of monitoring results, monitoring equipments, monitoring locations, monitoring procedures and locations of sensitive receptors.

4) Submit monitoring results and recommendations to MengJi Company in a timely manner.

4.2 Environmental Supervision

Environmental supervision is an important instrument to ensure effective implementation of the project EMP. Prior to the construction commencement, the ESE is required to submit an Environmental Supervision Plan to MengJi Company. The Environmental Supervision Plan shall include the ESE’s staffing, supervision methodologies, work program and procedures, and quality control measures. The ESE shall ensure the Environmental Supervision Plan will be implemented in a way fully compliance with domestic regulations and the project EMP, and satisfactory to MengJi Company.

Staffing requirement

In line with contract management, each Supervision Engineer Company will be required assign at least one professional Environmental Supervision Engineer (ESE) to carry out supervision on a daily basis the environmental performance of the contractors under the coverage of its supervision contract.

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Scope and timeframe of environmental supervision

1) Scope: construction sites, worker camps, construction access roads, borrow pits and quarries, disposal sites and other temporary works, as well as the area with environmental impacts resulted from the project construction activities.

2) Timeframe of supervision: Environmental supervision of the project is divided into the three stages: construction preparation, construction and maintenance period (defects liability period). The maintenance period lasts 1 year upon completion of construction. Until the expiration of the maintenance period, the environmental supervision shall be carried out in a continuous manner.

Working programs and procedures

The working program and procedures include reviews of engineering design and Contractor’s documents, day-to-day site inspection, performance monitoring and evaluation, instruction and follow-up, report and document recording, regular meetings, and training.

1) Preparation for work commencement . ESE shall prepare the environmental supervision plan and submit to MengJi Company prior to entering the field. The plan shall include the composition of the environmental supervision organization and the environmental supervision staff list. ESE shall get familiar with the EMP, contract conditions and other relevant technical specifications, and carry out field survey in order to get an overall knowledge on the field landform, surface features, hydrogeology and profile of the environment.

2) Environmental Supervision before Construction. ESE shall review the Contractor’s construction organization plan, Environmental Protection Implementation Plan and Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan for key project activities with potential environmental significance (if any). The ESE shall also review the design of pollution control facilities, changes to the engineering design proposed by the Contractor if any. The ESE must ensure these documents and proposals in compliance with the project EMP and relevant regulations.

3) Environmental Supervision during Construction. ESE will conduct daily site inspection, monitor and evaluation the Contractor’s performance, issue instructions and follow-up. The supervision shall focus on compliance requirements, e.g. whether the construction is carried out as per the project EMP, relevant regulations and Contractor’s construction plans approved by the ESE and project owner; whether the environmental protection measures and facilities have been implemented appropriately; whether there is non-compliance or discrepancies; whether the Contractor has taken corrective actions as instructed by the ESE to address environmental issues resulted from

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its construction activities; whether the residual impacts, if any, are acceptable to the environment and communities, and if not the ESE shall instruct the Contractor to take further actions to ensure minimization of the impacts. During construction, the ESE shall also assist the MengJi Company in assessing the effectiveness of the Contractor’s environmental management system, including staff capacity. In case any discrepancies identified, the ESE will instruct the Contractor to take corrective actions, including capacity building for or replacement of the Contractor’s environmental staff. The ESE shall also assist the MengJi Company in coordinating environmental monitoring that will be carried out by local environmental monitoring stations (EMSs). As an integral part of the Supervision Engineer, the ESE shall review and approve invoices or payments with considerations of EMP performance.

4) Environmental supervision at completion stage. At the completion stage of construction, the ESE shall supervise the Contractor and ensure the site rehabilitation program, the proper operation of waste treatment facilities to be carried out in compliance with EMP. The ESE shall review the Contractor’s draft construction completion report, carry out site inspections and assist MengJi Company in the organization of final completion acceptance. The ESE shall prepare the final report for the environment supervision of the project. .

Information management

Information management is critical to the effective implementation of EMP and project environmental management system. The ESE shall play a vital role in conveying instructions from the project owner to Contractors. The ESE shall also assist in the project owner to maintain open and smooth communications between the project owner and Contractors. The ESS shall file, sort and classify project documents with regard to environmental management in a timely, professional manner. The ESE shall also regularly supervise the Contractor to manage its project documents and ensure they are complete, accurate and managed in a professional manner.

4.3 Management of Contractors

Contractors working on the project will be a key component in environmental management, pollution control and impact mitigation during construction. During the construction period, the contractor, who shall always station in the construction site, shall be mainly responsible for effective controlling and reducing the impact on the environmental. Most of the environmental protection measures shall be implemented by the contractor. In order to ensure the environmental protection measures and Environmental Management Plan to become the duty of the contractor, the following measures shall be taken:

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1) During pre-qualification, the environmental management shall be included in the authentication clause when the contractor’s qualification is reviewed. Under the same condition, priority shall be given to the bidders who have passed the ISO9000 and ISO14000 authentication;

2) In preparation the bidding document, the project owner shall ensure mitigation measures included in the EMP are fully incorporated, and require the potential bidders to prepare the bids that fully cover the budgetary estimates for EMP implementation. Therefore, the implementation of the environmental protection measures will become the obligation and responsibility of the successful bidder;

3) All Contractors will be required to provide at least one dedicated full time environmental staff on each section of the Project. In order to be qualified for the job, the environmental staff will receive an environmental training program first;

4) Prior to construction, the Contractor are required to submit site-specific Environmental Protection Implementation Plan and Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan for key project activities with potential impacts (if any). The Plans shall be demonstrate compliance with domestic environmental regulations, the mitigation measures specified in the EMP. The plans shall provide details such as commitment to environmental protection by the Contractor’s project management team; methodology of implementing the project EMP; detailed designs and installation of pollution control facilities (e.g. drainage channel, settling tank, temporary noise barrier, etc); environmental control mechanism; detailed earthworks management plans and site operation plans outlining the measures that are proposed to minimize, mitigate and manage the effects, for the duration of the construction works; and environmental monitoring program during different stages of construction period.

5) Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor shall receive adequate training on EMP and relevant regulations. Each section/sub-contractor und a Contractor shall send at least one Project Manager and one environmental engineer to join the training. In addition, the ESE shall also join the training. The contents of the environmental training program shall cover the following.

Relevant national and local laws and regulations and standards;

Technical guidelines for environmental protection;

Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Management Plan of the Project;

Environmental monitoring method and requirements, as well as

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the reporting procedure;

Applicable mitigation measures;

Regulations for evaluation and protection of cultural heritage and chance-find procedure

Emergency measures for the emergency and leakage of the hazardous materials;

Public consultation during construction and resolution of public complaint;

Obligation of the contractor to environmental protection;

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5. Overview of Environmental and Social Issues

5.1. Environmental Impact Analysis

Environment assessment report confirms the following issues:

Alternative Analysis

With and without project analysis have been conducted during feasibility study and EA process. The project is found to deliver significant economic and environmental benefits (reduced emissions, reduced congestion, and reduced fuel consumption and safety concerns) versus the “without project” alternative. In addition, there is no other suitable corridor for the project other than that selected, as it provides the only direct route between the cities in question. The proposed corridor is a highly developed transport corridor with an existing railway line, an expressway, a national highway and local road networks. The process of alignment sections and terminal location section has been an important environmental tool for this project. Alternative analysis has been extensively conducted during project proposal, (pre-) feasibility study, EA and RAP preparation. A number of sectional and location alternatives have been thoroughly studied, with comprehensive considerations of economic, technical, environmental, and social factors and consultations with local governments. Hohhot Station. Several siting and connection options were studied. As the

result, the existing Beijing-Baotou railway corridor and Hohhot East Station option was selected. This option is compatible with the city’s urban planning and minimizes land take among other options.

Wulanchabu Section and Station. This selected section shares existing JingZang Expressway corridor. The new Wulanchabu station will be located between Wulanchabu city built-up area and a new development zone. This option is compatible with the city’s urban planning and mitigates potential segmentation of the urban area and noise impacts.

Xinghe Station. The new station will be located between old urban area and new development zone of the county, which is favorable for the access of travelers and development of supporting infrastructures.

Zhuozishan Station. The selected station will use JiBao Second Railway Line corridor that minimizes segmentation of the urban area and land take.

Huai’an Station. 3 options were studied. The Huancheng South Road option was selected because of its least land take and resettlement requirements.

Section across Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve. As noted, it is inevitable for the alignment to cross the experimental zone of the reserve. The selected alignment falls into an existing transport corridor, within existing railway and expressway. Therefore the ecological impacts are minimized.

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Section near Jininglu Ancient Town Relics. Two scenarios were studied. The selected option is 280m away from the boundary of the relics’ official protection area. This option uses existing Danla Expressway corridor and will cause less land take and resettlement than the other. The impacts on the relics has been assessed and considered negligible.

The railway alignment will have to cross several drinking water source protection zone and several hills on top of which there are relics of Qing and Ming dynasty Great Wall. Impacts assessment has been conducted and different engineering/construction techniques have been studied. The remaining impacts are considered minimal.

Environmental Baselines

A necessary and important element of the EA was the baseline research that describes the physical, ecological, and social characteristics of the project area. A detailed environmental baseline was needed to highlight locations of highest potential impact. The proposed alignment corridor is a highly developed transport corridor with an existing railway line, an expressway, a national highway and local road networks. The area around the alignment is mostly farmland, grassland and rolling hills. There is no indication of the presence of undisturbed or valuable natural habitats, with the exception of the Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve. However, the alignment will cross the reserve through an existing transport corridor. As such the area of the project presents moderate to low ecological sensitivity.

Impact on Physical Cultural Resources:

The project corridor also presents a rich cultural diversity as it links Mongolian ethnic group and Han area. A cultural relics’ survey was conducted along the project corridor through field visit, desktop review and consultation with local cultural relic’s authorities and the general public. Several sites were identified and taken into account the project alignment selection. As a result, two sites of Great Wall remains were avoided through tunnels. However, the line will have to cross the construction control area for Jininglu Ancient Town relics. The alignment has been fined tuned to shift away from the site to the extent possible. Locations of these sites are shown in Annex 2.

The construction of the railway project will cause displacement of around 400 tombs along the alignment. In line with OP4.12, the relocation and compensation of these tombs will be dealt with through the project Resettlement Action Plan (RAP).

Resettlement Action Plan

OP 4.12 is triggered and so a resettlement plan with a resettlement plan framework was prepared. This project resettlement will impact 3 cities, 8 counties/cities/districts, 23 townships (towns) and 100 villages/communities in

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Hebei Province and Inner Mongolian Autonomy Region. Approximately 12,450 mu of land will be permanently acquired of which 100% is rural collective land. Approximately 413 thousand m2 buildings are expected to be demolished. The project is estimated to affect approximately 7,511 persons and approximately 3,631 people from 1,078 households will be relocated. Land compensation rates stipulated in the resettlement plan are in accordance with the land compensation regulations in effect at the time of appraisal. Rural houses will be compensated according to replacement cost, house replacement, or professional valuation, while urban structures will be paid based on professional evaluation in reference with market price. Households will also obtain resettlement allowance and relocation subsides. Compensation for enterprises will base on professional evaluation including economic loss due to the relocation. A restoration plan will stipulate infrastructure compensation in consultation with the affected villages and communities.

Rural houses will be restored in two ways: collective relocation and scattered relocation. Collective relocation will be planned, built, provided with public facilities, by local governments; and scattered relocation is built by resettles themselves near the original villages with residential land and public facilities provided by villages. There are three villages losing more than 20 percent of their total land for which the RP tabulated has detailed resettlement strategies. For the other villages, the main restoration measures rely on cash compensation in combination with other assistance measures such as social security program, land readjustment within village group and employment training. 16 enterprises choose cash compensation and the other 18 ones prefer rehabilitation in designated area by local governments.

Extensive consultation meetings at the provincial level, county level, townships and villages were conducted, and questionnaires along the line were implemented during the RP and SA preparation. Project realignment, station location, and resettlement arrangements were planned and designed to reflect the results from the consultation. Compensation rates for all assets were endorsed by local governments. A grievance procedure from village to central government was designed as part of the RP. The RP also covered arrangements on resettlement institution, capacity building, monitoring and reporting. The RP also covers participation plan and grievance handling mechanism, as well as internal and external monitoring arrangement.

Resettlement will be financed by the provincial level governments rather than county level governments which have limited financial resources, and the resettlement cost will be reflected as equity and shares in the project company. Local governments will implement specific resettlement activities. While the province and local governments are experienced in monitoring domestic involuntary resettlement, the Province has little experience in monitoring

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Involuntary Resettlement under the OP 4.12. This creates a substantial risk that the RP may be not adequately implemented. In addition to train the provincial and local resettlement staff, and project company resettlement staff, to strengthen connection between the MOR and Provincial governments on the project management is a key measure, via requiring provincial resettlement office to report resettlement progress at least semiannually. Noise and Vibration Impacts.

The construction and operation of the ZhangHu railway have the potential to increase noise and ground-borne vibration in nearby sensitive land uses. Such increases can cause undesirable effects on people, animals, and structures. The principal source of existing noise in urban areas is vehicular traffic. In most of the corridor, adjacent land uses are currently exposed to very low to moderate noise levels.

Chinese specified models (TJH 2010 Revision, No. 44 Document) for noise and vibration impact criteria were used to assess impacts at sensitive sites near the proposed alignments. The assessment identified 81 noise sensitive points, and 55 vibration sensitive points. Current noise level monitoring has been conducted for all sensitive sites.

Noise and vibration pollution control measures (noise barriers, encasing bridges, strengthening of glass windows, etc.) have been identified in all critical sensitive points along the line. These measures will be complemented with Right-of-Way zoning restrictions which will be enforced by townships and cities. These measures have been incorporated in project design and budget.

Safety and Community Severance.

Safety is a major concern for the operation of high-speed railway line. In this regards, the ZhangHu railway line will be fully fenced to restrict random access of pedestrians, animals, or vehicles to the railway tracks. This will effectively minimize the potential accidents of random railway crossing.

Impacts from a fully-fenced operation of the line -cross traffic and social severance- were fully considered during project design. All local road crossings are designed with interchanges. A total of 5 road viaducts and 208 small community crossing culverts are designed (3.5 per kilometer), in close consultation with local communities. With these designs, the impact on local traffic, community severance, and agricultural irrigation systems will be effectively minimized

Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

During the EA and RAP preparation, public consultations were conducted in accordance with the Bank’s OP4.01 and OP4.12, through a combination of opinion surveys and public meetings in the city, townships and villages. Stakeholders such as local authorities, civil society, and the affected population

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were consulted through diverse ways of newspaper, meetings, and focus groups on land acquisition matters. Local governments were consulted on the alignment of the railway line and location of stations. Management authorities for affected nature reserves, cultural resources and water source protection areas were consulted for agreement and proper mitigation measures. All the affected villages are informed, investigated and consulted. Public concerns raised during the consultation have been incorporated in project design, the EMP and RAP.

The EMP and RAP have been disclosed in accordance with the Bank’s policy and will be sent to the Infoshop prior to project appraisal. Information disclosure of EA preparation has been carried out by posting posters and bulletins in townships and villages, local newspapers (Inner Mongolia Daily, Zhangjiakou Daily) and through the internet. The full draft EIA document was disclosed in local environmental protection bureaus, railway administrative offices since October 2011, and on internet on Nov, 2011. And as such, the EA is accessible to general public. Information disclosure on project land acquisition and resettlement was distributed in the affected villages and communities during the resettlement impact investigation and planning process.

Construction impacts

Construction of the ZhangHu railway will cause temporary impacts to the surrounding environment. Typical short-term construction impacts could include noise, vibration, air quality, and water quality. If properly planned, construction impacts to neighborhoods, businesses, and the natural environment can be minimized. Several aspects of construction have been received special attention such access roads, disposal of excess material from tunnel construction, and management of camps. A comprehensive Soil Erosion Control Plan, as required by Chinese regulations, has been prepared and will address all erosion, stability and restoration issues associated with earth cuts, disposal sites, embankments and affected areas in general

5.2. Biodiversity Compensation and Physical Resource

Management Program

Biodiversity Compensation Program

Given lack of endangered species and the avoidance of critical habitats along the proposed railway alignment, potential impacts due to the construction and operation of the ZhangHu railway on the local biodiversity are insignificant. However, the proposed alignment will pass through the experimental zone, through an existing transport corridor, of the Huangqihai Provincial Level

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Wetland Nature Reserve in Inner Mongolia. Besides, the project construction will result in permanent land take of 1, 031hm2, and temporary land take of 496 hm2. The lands taken are mainly farmland, woodland, meadow land and abandoned land. Land occupation will result in crop production and biomass loss. Intensive site reclamation and re-vegetation measures have been developed in the form of Soil Erosion Control Plan (i.e. Water and Soil Conservation Plan) to compensate the potential ecological value loss caused by the project. Annex 3 presents the Soil Erosion Control Plan that includes site-specific measures for reclamation and re-vegetation along the railway alignment, construction sites, stations, and temporary works including borrow pits, quarries, disposal sites, access roads, worker camps, etc.

A 2.3 km section of the railway alignment will cross the Experimental Zone of the Huangqihai Wetland Nature reserve through a long viaduct. The viaduct design will minimize land take, result in permanent land take of about 4 hm2, which are mainly farmland and meadow land. Given the very small amount of land occupation and biomass losses, the compensation for the losses of the ecological values for this section have been incorporated into the abovementioned Soil Erosion Control Plan. In addition, as part of the ecological compensation program, it is proposed to carry out additional survey and monitoring to the Huanqihai Wetland Nature Reserve during construction. It is

proposed to allocate ￥80,000 for the survey and monitoring which will be

implemented by the responsible management authority.

The additional survey and monitoring will be incorporated into and play an enhancement role in the routine work program of the nature reserve’s responsible management authority. Main activities include: study on the nature reserve in terms of biodiversity and nature conservation; monitoring and assessment of the construction impacts on the fauna and flora, with particular focus on migratory birds; campaigns for the conservation of the nature reserve; continuous communication with the railway project owner during construction and operation.

Physical Cultural Resources Management Program:

A complete description of the impacts and mitigation measures for the main cultural resources sites affected by the project are presented in the Annex 2. Prior to the commencement of civil works, in line with Chinese regulations, the project owner will contract professional institute to conduct a detailed cultural relic’s survey along the alignment. In addition, chance find procedures have been prepared and included in the environmental specifications for contractors.

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6. Summary of Mitigation Measures

This chapter summarizes, in the form of tables, the project environmental and social issues, corresponding mitigation measures, implementation schedule, responsibilities, and monitoring requirements. The measures presented in the table shall be used complemented with the six Annexes to the EMP. In particular, the Annex 1 Environmental Specifications for Railway Construction contains a set of standard environmental management mitigation measures for Contractor to avoid, minimize, mitigate and compensate the adverse environmental and social impacts during construction of the railway projects. It is developed based on experiences and lessons leant from past Bank-financed railway project in China, as well as international good practices. The other Annexes provide specific information on PCR management, soil erosion control plan for rehabilitation and re-vegetation, noise and wastewater management and management of sensitive areas.

In addition to the project-specific mitigation measures included in the EIA and EMP, project design and construction of the GRL are also subject to a wide range of domestic laws, regulation, technical guidelines and codes of practice in China, which by default are legal requirement for project design and construction management. These include (i) Environmental Protection Regulations for Railway; (ii) Environmental Supervision Regulations for Railway, Implementation; (iii) Guidelines for Environmental Protection Plan for Railway,; and (iv) a wide range of standard and codes such as Design Code for Environmental Protection in Railway Projects (TB10501-98), Environment and Hygiene Standards for Construction Site (JGJ146-2004), Management Regulations for Construction Sites, Safety Rules for Construction Projects, Environmental Acceptance Rules for Railway Project Completion Inspection.

The mitigation measures are summarized in Table 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3.

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Table 6-1 Implementation Plan for Environmental Protection Measures: Project Design Phase

ActivitiesPotential Impacts/Is

suesMitigation Measures

Implementation Schedule

Implementation Responsibilities

Supervision Responsibilities

Monitoring Indicators

Monitoring Frequency

Alignment Selection

Railway may affect environmentally sensitive areas

Alternative alignment were carefully studied to avoid and minimize impacts on environmental sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic areas, forest parts, cultural properties, water source protection areas, etc. (See Annex 2 and Annex 6 for details).

Consultation with and approval from relevant local government authorities

During design and EA preparation

Design Institute and EA Consultant

MengJi Company, MOR, World Bank

Sensitive areas avoided to extent possible

Regular meeting among design institute and EA consultant

Land acquisition and resettlement

Alignment selection to minimize land acquisition and resettlement

Resettlement Action Plan

During design and EA/RAP preparation

Design Institute, EA Consultant, RAP Consultant

MengJi Company, MOR, World Bank, Land Resource Authority

RAP developed in line with relevant World Bank policies

Regular meeting among design institute, EA and RAP Consultants

Design Soil Erosion

Soil erosion due to access roads,

24 borrow pits, 18 soil disposal sites and 52 spoils disposal sites;

During design and EA

Design Institute, EA Consultant,

MengJi Company, MOR,

Soil Erosion Control Plan

Regular meeting

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Control Plan borrow pits/disposal sites

Special Soil Erosion Control (Water and Soil Conservation) Plan developed with intensive reclamation plan, in compliance with <Water and Soil Conservation Law of PRC>.

See Annex 3 Soil Erosion Control Plan for site-specific information

preparation World Bank, Water Resource Authority

approved by water conservancy authorities. Incorporated into Design and bidding document

among design institute and EA consultant

Design of biodiversity compensation program (incorporated into the Soil Erosion Control Plan)

Ecological value losses due to land occupation

Crossing Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve

Intensive site reclamation and re-vegetation measures along the alignment, stations, temporary works, work camps etc.

Alignment arranged in an existing transport corridor within the Experimental Zone. Additional survey and monitoring during construction budgeted.

See Annex 3 for details.




Soil Erosion Control Plan approved by water conservancy authorities. Incorporated into Design and bidding document


Design of noise control measures

Public subject to standard –exceeding noise impact during operation

49 sound barriers totaling

28081m。 30 sound insulation windows

totaling 6268m2。




Standard of Environmental Noise of Urban Area (GB3097

Regular meeting among design

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214 households resettled。 see Annex 4 for details

institute and EA consultant

Design of vibration control measures

Public subject to vibration impact during operation

Low vibration locomotive/railway unit design

Seamless track to minimize vibration


Design Institute, EA Consultant


(GB10070-88）Standard of Vibration in Urban Area Environment (GB10070-88)


Design of road intersections/ pedestrian crossing

Road network blocked, community severance, drainage/ irrigation system blocked

208 culverts 5 road viaducts




Included in the preliminary and detailed design


Design of stations

Discharge of wastewater into water bodies,Solid waste disposal

Wastewater treatment facilities including anaerobic filter, septic tank, act. (See Annex 6 for details )

Solid waste collection and storage




Included in preliminary and detailed design

Regular meeting among design

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facilities institute and EA consultant

Survey and excavation of cultural relics

Avoid potential impacts to underground relics (if any)

During EA stage, a cultural relics survey has been conducted.

According to Chinese law, before construction starts, MengJi Company will hire archeology institute to conduct survey and excavation of cultural relics along the ZhangHu Line. (See Annex 2 for details)

Around 400 tombs will be displaced along the alignment. Compensation measures have been incorporated into RAP(See Annex 2)

During EA stageBefore construction

Agreement between Mengji Company and Local Archeology Institutes

Cultural Relic Authority and MengJi Company

Survey and protection according to Cultural Relics Protection Law of PRC

Agreement between MengJi Company and Local Archeology Institutes

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Table 6-2 Implementation Plan for Environmental Protection Measures during Construction

ActivitiesPotential Impac

ts/IssuesMitigation Measures






Earth-stone excavation, borrowing and spoils disposal, access road construction

Loss of vegetation

Soil erosion issues

Woodland take will be conducted in compliance with relevant laws

Identified borrow/disposal sites will be used. Any new borrow/disposal sites will be dealt with through the Environmental Management Framework for temporary works, and be subject to review/approval by ESE.

Top soil to be reserved for future reclamation

Retaining wall and drainage system will be built before/during dumping operation.

Cutting/filling slopes and borrow/disposal sites will be timely protected with engineering or green belt plantation.

Education on environmental protection and identification of key protected plants will be provided to construction personnel. Should any other protected

During construction

Contractor （ESE）MengJi Company, ESE

Soil Erosion Control Plan is adequately implemented

Daily supervision by ESE

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plants be detected in the construction, they shall be reported to the ESE.

Access road will utilized existing rural roads as much as possible.

Opening of new access roads is subject to review/approval from ESE. Fire use will be strictly managed for construction sites near forest areas.

After completion, intensive re-vegetation will be carried out for cut/fill slopes, borrow/disposal sites, stations and green belt along the alignment.


Earth-stone excavation, borrowing and spoils disposal, access road construction

Damage of cultural properties

Chance-find procedures will be followed:- Excavation should be stopped

immediately and protection carried out;

- Report to ESE/MengJi Company who shall report to local cultural property authorities;

- Resume only after authorization from the cultural authorities after necessary investigation, or rescue protection

- (See Annex 1 and Annex 2 for more

During construction

Contractor MengJi Company, ESE

Cultural Property Protection Law of PRC

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information) Construction personnel will be provided

with education of cultural property protection and chance-find procedures

For cultural properties near the project alignment, consultation with relevant management authorities will be carried out prior to construction and adequate precautions will be taken during construction period (e.g. fence will be established to prevent workers entering relics sites)

Tunnel construction

Proper spoil disposal

Potential impact on drinking water safety for

To the extent possible reuse spoils as embankment /subgrade or other facilities of the railway

Consultation with local government and community as to reuse spoils for urban or community infrastructure construction

Proper disposal of remain spoils in the identified spoils sites. Opening new spoil sites should be reviewed and approved by ESE.

Geological advanced probe boring and prediction will be adopted. Grouting will used to seal the leakage, and water discharge will be limited. Tunnel liner will be timely and properly installed.

During construction


Mitigation measures properly implemented


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villagers

Safety concern

Sedimentation and filtration ponds will be adopted at tunnel construction sites to treat wastewater before discharged to nearby irrigation ditches

Strictly follow construction safety specifications

See Annex 1 and 3 Soil Erosion Control Plan for site specific information.

<Regulation on Railway Tunnel Construction Engineering Safety>(TBJ404-87)

Bridge construction

Wastewater discharge to surface water bodies

Cofferdam method will be used for bridge pier construction, and slurry be treated with sedimentation ponds before discharge

Sediment will be properly disposed in dedicated disposal sites

No flushing and maintenance point for construction vehicles, construction camp and borrow/spoil disposal site allowed within the water source protected area

Toilets at the construction site must be provided with the septic tank or movable toilets, with the waste discharge into the nearby town

During construction


Surface water quality in compliance with relevant standards, Environmental Quality Standard for Surface Water (GB3838-2002)

Daily supervision by ESE,

Periodic monitoring by local Environmental Monitoring Station (EMS)

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drainage system. The domestic sewage of the construction

site is prohibited to freely discharge and is strictly prohibited to discharge into the source water protection area.

Surface water quality monitoring be conducted during construction


Construction sites, Material hauling

Noise impact on nearby communities

Construction vehicles slow down when going through towns and residential areas.

Use of low noise construction machinery. Noise monitoring will be conducted for

sensitive sites during construction Avoid transport night (22:00~6:00)

where there are residents’ concentration sites on the both sides of construction access road, within 30 meters.

In case night-time construction is

needed：- Prior consultation with nearby

community shall be conducted.

During construction

ContractorMengJi Company, ESE



Periodically by EMS

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- Approval from local authorities shall be obtained

- Public notice shall be posted to inform nearby communities

- Noise monitoring shall be conducted


Road traffic and safety

Contractors will develop reasonable construction scheme including rational transportation route and traffic diversion plan.

Close coordination with traffic management authorities

Dedicated staff will be assigned to direct traffic at main intersections with local roads

Clear safety signage will be established near all schools (Speed limit 20km/h, No horning, Be aware of kids)

During construction

ContractorMengJi Company, ESE



Periodically by EMS


Road traffic and safety

Water-spraying will be carried out on construction site and access roads to minimize air-borne dust generation

Bulk material hauling vehicles will be covered during transportation, and vehicles will be cleaned before leaving

During construction

Contractor MengJiCompany, ESE



Periodically by EMS

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the construction site Construction vehicles and machineries

will be properly maintained for best performance

Bulk material storage and processing sites will be properly organized, and covered in dry weather

Cutting and filling slopes, borrow pits, spoil disposal areas will be timely re-vegetated (See Annex 3 for details).

Camp and workers

Heath, culture and local custom

Contractors will set up construction camps in coordination with local governments and public

Adequate sanitary facility will be provided in camp sites

Bulletin board will be established in major construction sites informing public contact persons for complaints and suggestions.

Access road plan will fully consider the road development of local communities

Land acquisition and resettlement compensation will be implemented

During construction

Contractor MengJiCompany, ESE



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following RAP Relocation of tombs or cultural sensitive

structures will fully respect local cultures Utilities will be properly maintained or

timely restored Safety education for the nearby

residents will be done in advance, including prevention and control of diseases transmission (e.g. HIV/AIDS)

Local labors will be hired to increase the income of local people

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Table 6-3 Implementation Plan for Environmental Protection Measures during Operation

ActivitiesPotential

Impacts/IssuesMitigation Measures


Implementation Responsibility

Supervision Responsibility



Operation of railway line

Noise impacts on residential areas, school and hospitals

Installation of noise mitigation measures as designed (See Annex 4 for details)

Noise monitoring at sensitive spots (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

During construction, prior to operationDuring operation

Contractor

EMS by contract

ESE, Project OfficeMengJi CompanyLocal EPBs

Noise Once upon acceptance

2 times/year, 5 years

Operation of railway

Vibration impact on nearby sensitive receptors

Installation of vibration reduction measures as designed

Monitoring at Great Wall Remains site, Jininglu Ancient Town Remains site(See Annex 2 for details),

Monitoring at sensitive residential areas (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

Prior to operation

During operation

Contractor

EMS by contract

ESE, Project Office

MengJi CompanyLocal EPBs

Vibrationonce upon acceptance

2 times/year, 5 years

Operation of railway

Electromagnetic interference on TV signal

Compensation budget reserved for cable TV installation

During operation MengJi Company MengJi CompanyLocal EPBs

S/N Once during operation

Operation of station

Wastewater discharge may pollute nearby

Operation of wastewater treatment facilities as designed (See Annex 6 for details)

Prior to operation

During

Contractor Railway EMSs

ESE, Project OfficeMengJi

pH, DO, COD, BOD5

4 times/year

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surface water bodies

Monitoring of effluent during operation operation CompanyLocal EPBs

Operation of stations

Solid waste disposal issues

Waste from stations and trains will be collected and disposed of in local municipal landfills

During operation Railway stations management

MengJi CompanyLocal EPBs

Waste is gathered and disposed of.

4 times/year

Ecological environment restoration

Survival of green belt plantation

Maintenance of green belt along railway alignment, at borrow/disposal areas and station areas

During operation Railway station management

MengJi Company

Soil erosion control plan

4 times/year

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7. Environmental Monitoring Plan

7.1 Environmental Monitoring Arrangement

Environmental monitoring for the project consists of measurements on

environmental quality parameters at the designated monitoring locations and

regular site inspections. Following a common practice in China, during

construction stage and operational stage, the MengJi Company will engage local

Environmental Monitoring Stations (EMSs) to carry out most of the

measurements on environmental quality parameters in accordance with the

Environmental Monitoring Plan, as presented in Table 7-1 and 7-2.

Each party involved in the project also has responsibilities to conduct

environmental monitoring mainly through site visual inspection, and

complemented by portable monitoring equipment as necessary during

construction stage.

The project owner’s dedicated environmental staff will closely audit and

monitor the construction activities through regular site inspections. The area

of inspection should cover both the construction areas and outside areas that

could be affected by the construction activities.

Environmental Supervision Engineers (ESEs) will carry out monitoring on a

daily or as needed basis, including visual inspection to check air-borne dust,

water quality, and check noise levels by using portable monitoring kit.

Independent Environmental Supervision (IES) consultant will carry out

monitoring of the overall EMP implementation performance 2-4 times a

year, mainly through site inspection.

During peak construction period or at the request of the project owner, the ESE

and IES will also carry out additional site inspection or measurements in order to

monitor short-term impact. In case non-compliance with environmental quality

performance is identified, the project owner may request the EMSs to carry out

specific monitoring at the locations under review. Where there is infringement of

technical specifications, or conditions of contractor’s non-compliance with the

EMP, the ESEs shall be immediately informed and corrective actions shall be

taken.

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7.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan and Schedule

Table 7-1 and 7-2 presents the environmental monitoring plan of measurements

on environmental quality parameters at the designated monitoring locations.

Most of the measurements will be implemented through contracting local

Environmental Monitoring Stations which is the monitoring arm of local

Environmental Protection Bureaus. However, an ecological survey and

monitoring to the Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve will be conducted by the

reserve’s responsible management authority.

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Table 7-1 Environmental Monitoring Plan during Construction Period

Factor Monitoring Locations/Sections Parameters FrequencyImplementation Agenc

y

Drinking water source quality and aquatic ecology

Zhangjiakou City: Jijiafang and Yaozhanbao Drinking Water Source

Zhuozi County: Lujiawan Drinking Water Source

Hohhot City: Hongji Driking Water Source and Groundwater Source

As specified in the national drinking water source standards

As specified in the national drinking water source standards

Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Ecology Huangqihai Provincial Level Wetland Nature Reserve

Nature reserve ecology

Continuous Nature Reserve’s responsible management authority

Cultural relics Great Wall remains sites Jininglu Ancient Town site

/ Continuous Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Water quality Wastewater from construction sites and worker camps

pH、COD、SS 1 time/year Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Air quality Construction sites of the project alignment TSP 2 times/yr during construction peak period

4 times/year


Noise Residential areas (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

LAeq(dB) 2 times/day (daytime and nighttime each)

1 day/season


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Vibration Great Wall Remains site Jininglu Ancient Town Remains site Residential areas (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang

School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

Lv(mm/s) 2 times/day (daytime and nighttime each)

1 day/season


Table 7-2 Environmental Monitoring Plan during Operational Period

Factor Monitoring Locations/Sections Parameters FrequencyImplementation Agenc

y

Cultural relics Great Wall remains sites Jininglu Ancient Town site

/ Continuous Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Water quality Wastewater from railway stations p

H、COD、SS、BOD5

1 time/year Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Air quality Air emissions from boilers of railway stations Flue gas, SO2 2 times/yr Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Noise Residential areas (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

LAeq(dB) 2 times/year Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

Vibration Great Wall Remains site Jininglu Ancient Town Remains site Residential areas (Hongjuyuan, Dongfang

VLz(dB) 1 time/year Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

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School, Yougangchang Xiaoqu, Bojue Garden, Jinxiuyuan, etc)

Electromagnetic

Electromagnetic sensitive receptor along the alignment

/ 1 time during operation Contracted Environmental Monitoring Stations

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8. Environmental Training

All Contractor(s), environmental supervision engineers, and personnel involved in the construction work are required to undergo some form of environmental training on their obligations towards environmental controls and methodologies in terms of this EMP.

8.1 Training prior to the commencement of the

construction

prior to commencing of the works. A training workshop shall be held and joined by all personnel involved in the construction work. The workshop training topics may include: relevant laws and regulations, EMP, protection of cultural relics and chance-find procedure, emergency preparedness plan, public communication, and obligation of contractors to environmental protection. This training is recommended to be presented by the Independent Environmental Supervision consultant, representatives from local environmental bureaus, cultural relics protection authorities and healthcare institutions. This EMP, including the Annexes on construction specifications and PCR management plan can serve as training materials.

8.2 Training during construction

During construction, EMP training and awareness raising shall be carried out continuously, particularly when new workers are coming. When necessary, project owner and the ESE can require and provide assistance to the Contractor to carry out the training and awareness raising activities. For the ESE and Contractor’s environmental engineer, the training topics shall be more focused on sensitive environmental areas, including the Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve, several drinkingwater soure protection areas, Great Wall Remains and Jininglu Ancienct Town remains. General technical requirements shall also be covered, including ambient, noise, vibration and wastewater monitoring and control.

It is very important to raise the environmental awareness of the Contractor’s staff. The awareness program may take the form of on-site talk and demonstrations. The training program should aim at all levels of management and staff with the Contractor’s staff, and particularly potential labor force from the surrounding communities. As minimum, the training shall include Explanation of the importance of complying with the EMP. Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities.

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The benefits of improved personal performance. Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness. Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when

carrying out their activities. Explanation of the specifics of this EMP and its specification Explanation of the management structure of individuals responsible for

matters pertaining to the EMP.

The records of all environmental training sessions shall be kept by the Contractor, ESE and the project owner, including participants names, dates and the materials presented.

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8. Legal Effects of EMP

Environmental Management Plan is not only the guideline for the construction unit to implement the environmental protecting measures but also the basis for the environmental administrative department to inspect and accept the works of environmental protection. Therefore, EMP plan shall have the equal legal effect as the Contract and Bidder Document etc.

When the project owner， MengJi Company, invites bidder from the public,

it shall provide EMP to the bidder as one of the basic documents. The related mitigation measures in EMP is requested to be included in the Bidding Document while each cost of environmental protection measures shall be included in the budget by the Bidder.

When the project owner reviews the Bidder Document, it shall take the commitment for implementation of EMP as one of the basis. When the engineering contract is signed, the EMP shall be implemented as one of the services and shall be specified as one of the basis of project quality acceptance. Construction contractors shall be responsible for the environmental damage due to his failure in implementation of EMP. Prior to the commencement of the project, the environmental management staff the project owner shall have a deep understanding of the significance of EMP and shall be responsible for explaining such significance to the construction unit.

The Environmental Supervision Engineer will, in its supervision works, take the EMP as one of the basis. If the environmental protection measures fail to be implemented, relevant works will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement of works, the construction unit shall assign dedicated personnel, who shall be responsible for the implementation of EMP and the preparation of scheme of the environmental protection measures. Each measure shall be implemented one by one as per the time schedule in the EMP. See table 6-1 for concrete EMP implementation time.

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9. Environmental Management Framework for

Temporary Works

Due to the limit of feasibility study stage, the selection of borrow sites and spoil disposal sites are preliminary. More detailed optimization of these sites will be conducted in the next stage of preliminary design and detail design.

It is also reasonably expected that access roads can only be determined once Contractors start preparation for construction on the site. Some borrow sites and spoil disposal sites may also be adjusted due to practical situations, i.e. new borrow/disposal sites would be selected during the construction stage. This framework for temporary woks presents principles and procedures for next step design and managing potential changes at construction stage. Using this framework shall also be completed with the Annex 1 Environmental Specifications for Railway Construction.

1. General Principles

It is required in this EMP that, in case of new borrow/disposal sites to be identified and new access to be constructed, the Contractors shall:

Prepare borrow/disposal site plan with adequate environmental protection measures

Submit the plan to Environmental Supervision Engineer for review and approval before opening such sites/roads

For the optimization of borrow/disposal sites in the design stage and selection new sites/access roads during construction stage, the following principle shall be followed:

Borrow sites

shall be located in wasteland such as sparse hills and mounds to extent possible;

avoid basic farmland;

avoid woodland or grass land or the debris-flow sensitive area ;

avoid industrial and agricultural production facilities (such as houses, electricity poles, towers etc.);

avoid sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks, water source protection areas etc.

Spoil disposal sites

avoid environmental sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks, water source protection areas etc.

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use the low-lying areas with large capacity as much as possible;

choose the waste valleys and wasteland with unlikely water erosion;

are prohibited to be located along the river, lake reservoir areas. If the spoil is too difficult to keep away from the river area, it must be protected by retaining wall;

shall not affect the flood discharge and irrigation function of the river, valley, and the drainage and irrigation ditches;

ensure the safety of the farmland and building near the downstream;

shall not be located in the upstream of the residential area;

shall not be located in the landslide area;

Access roads

existing rural roads shall be used as much as possible with adequate strengthening of road surface and drainage system

shall avoid pass through densely populated towns/villages

new access roads shall be planned with consideration of use as local village roads for remote villages

shall avoid sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks, water source protection areas etc.

2. Access Road Design Recommendations

Construction road shall be set based on the local rural path for agricultural machinery. The existing rural roads or other roads shall be utilized to reduce the earthwork filling for the temporary works, the impact on the vegetation of the farmland, and the soil erosion. In light of the actual situation of the project, construction unit is suggested to negotiate with the Ping-Wu Expressway construction units, so that part of the construction road can be shared to reduce need of new access roads.

In the next phase of the design, the construction road shall be designed. The width of the access road generally shall be 3.5m. If large machine is transported, the road will be widened appropriately.

In the next phase of the design, the construction road shall be designed. The width of the access road generally shall be 3.5m. If large machine is transported, the road will be widened appropriately.

Soil drainage ditch should be set on the both sides as appropriate during construction, and the ditch should be configured with height of 0.3m and width of 0.3, and 1:1 slope rate. Drainage engineering need be linked with the surrounding channels. A simple drainage linkage work is set in every 3km; farmland is protected from being eroded by sewage of construction access.

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Subgrade slope of access roads shall be protected by dense net to prevent slope from collapsing. Dense mesh net is 3m wide.

Some roads will be fully restored to prior construction status. Such roads will be covered by top soil from nearby borrow/disposal sites (no top soil stripping is reserved from access roads construction). Re-vegetation will be done for occupied forest and grassland and wasteland, and reclamation shall be done for occupied farmland. Tree plantation for greening shall select those suitable for the local, such as mason pine and aalii; plant spacing of trees is 4×4m, and plant spacing of shrub is 2.0×2.0m.

Some construction access roads will be transferred to the local communities and used as rural traffic access. Such roads shall be properly maintained and repaired to ensure functioning before transferring to local communities.

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10. Environmental Protection Investment Estimate

10.1 Principle and Base

“The person causing pollution should be responsible for pollution treatment;

developer should be responsible for protection.” Environmental protection,

monitoring and project management investment made for environmental

protection and main works or investment made for lessening or canceling

negative influence of project construction on environment should be included in

total environmental protection investment of the project. In engineering

investment, investment project related with environmental protection and

conservation of water and soil should be independently calculated. Other

investment project outside the project should be regarded as environmental

protection investment.

“Pay attention to main problems”. Give preference to protection of environment

factor which is more greatly affected by project, receives publicity and has higher

protection levels and preferentially allocate fund.

“Function restoration”. Adopt mitigation and remedy measure to restore original

function.

“Disposable compensation”. Carry out alternative remedy or reasonable

disposable compensation on environment impairment which cannot be restored

according to relative standard.

As main part of project investment, environmental protection should be in

accordance with expense composition of main works, budget base and price

level.

Obey Engineering Budge on Water and Soil Conservation of Development and

Construction Project and Engineering Budget Ration on Conservation of Water and

Soil (SZ [2003] No. 67)

10.2 Type of Investment

According to item 62 of Stipulation for environment protection design of

construction projects: “environmental protection facility includes: pollution

control and environmental protection device, equipment, monitoring method

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and engineering services etc.” and “environmental protection facility investment

budget of construction project with environmental protection facility should be

proper. ”

According to relative regulations in Budget on water and soil conservation of

development and construction project and work scope of environmental

protection of development project, investment project is divided into

environmental protection measure of project (including environmental

protection and monitoring measure), facility for conservation of water and soil,

environmental protection measure for settlement region, facility for conservation

of water and soil measure for project settlement region and site cleaning.

10.3 Environmental Protection Investment Budget

Total investment of the project is 33099.9337 million yuan, including

environmental protection engineering investment, see the table below for

detailing:

Table 10-1 Environmental Protection Investment Table for the Project

Project Measure

Investmen

t

(Ten thous

and yuan)

Ecological enviro

nment

Engineering measure 36115.65

47438.94

Plant measure 5594.69

Temporary work for construction 1582.19

Independent expense 846.36

Basic budget reserve 2648.33

Static total investment 46787.22

Budget reserve for price difference 0

Compensation fee for facility for conservation of water and

soil 643.72

Reserved environmental monitoring expense for Huangqihai

wetland nature reserve 8

noise environme

nt

Sound proof

window6268 m2

19548.87Noise barrier 28081 linear meter

Removing 214 families

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Project Measure

Investmen

t

(Ten thous

and yuan)

Vibration enviro

nment

Handling

through

combining

noise

measure

Electromagnet Electromagnetic interference compensation fee 29.25

Ambient airCoal-burning boiler

18 sets 118.2

Water environm

ent Wastewater treatment 420

Solid waste Solid waste treatment and disposal measures 60

Total 67615.26

The proportion of investment of environmental protection occupying total investment:

2.04%

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Annex 1

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS

1) Contractor shall establish Environmental Protection Leading Group, with Project Manager as the Leader, one Deputy Manager and Chief Engineer as Deputy Leader, and each head of each division as members. One dedicated environmental engineer shall be assigned for daily environmental management.

2) All the Contractor’s sub-sections shall establish the same environmental management system with dedicated environmental staff. The same structure is also required for each working team under the sub-sections.

3) Each Contractor shall, prior to commencement of construction, develop its Environmental Protection Implementation Plan based on EIA/EMP, project design document and Soil Erosion Control Plan(i.e. Water and Soil Conservation Plan), and submitted to the Environmental Supervision Engineer (ESE)/Project Owner for review and approval.

4) Each Contractor shall develop internal Environmental Performance Award and Penalty Measures to enforce the environmental compliance among sub-sections and working teams. The Contractor Environmental Protection Leading Group shall organize monthly evaluation comparison, and yearly summary evaluation for award and penalty.

5) For key project activities with potential significant environmental impacts, the Contractor is required to develop specific Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan (including rational site selection for temporary engineering activities, optimization of construction methods, optimum construction schedule arrangement, mitigation and compensation measures etc.). The Plan shall be prior reviewed and approved by the Environmental Supervision Engineer/Project Owner. For example:- In the Plan for bridge construction, pier foundation construction shall be

arranged during dry season to minimize watercourse impact and soil erosion;

- Tunnel construction shall be started prior to embankment so that the spoil material can be reused to the extent possible;

- For borrow pits and spoil disposal sites, not only the Environmental Protection Construction Organization Plan shall be approved by ESE, but also approval from relevant local authorities (Environmental Protection Bureau, Land Resource Bureau, Water Resource Bureau, Forestry Bureau etc.). The Project Owner will coordinate the application process.

6) Environmental staff at Contractor’s sub-sections shall be required to record daily log book for environmental inspection under its section, and make log book available to ESE/Project Owner upon request.

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7) The Contractor shall prepare an Environmental Training Plan for all construction workers and staff, including:- Copies of relevant extracts from national environmental laws, standards

and regulations;- the Contractor’s Environmental Policy; - Environmental issues related to railway construction and mitigation

measures;- Contract Environmental Specifications;- Code of Conduct, and- Other health (e.g. HIV and sexually transmitted diseases) and

construction safety issues8) Training materials and methods -- which shall include formal training

sessions, posters, newsletters, signs in construction and camp areas -- shall be reviewed by the ESE. Records shall be maintained (e.g. attendance records for environmental awareness training, topics covered) and submitted to the ESE/Project Owner upon request.

9) Information bulletin board must be established in the camp and construction site, containing information of project description, environmental management system, key environmental issues and mitigation measures, responsible person and contact telephone number.

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B. WORKFORCE AND SITE INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT

B.1 Workforce

1) Contractor shall give priority to hire local labor for the works where appropriate;

2) Contractor shall announce for the position that local labor could participate in the works to every villages along the railway;

3) The construction workers and staff shall need to have appropriate certificates as required (for example, health checks, labor contracts, occupational safety training, etc);

4) Contractor shall provide education classes on environmental protection, occupational health and safety etc., as mentioned in Section A.

B.2 Workers’ Camp and Construction Site Installation Requirements 1) The Contractor shall provide suitable and safe accommodations for the

workforce.2) The location of construction camps and construction sites will be selected

following the criteria below:- Construction sites, including concrete mixing plants and beam pre-casting

plants as well as construction camps shall minimize the land occupation by setting them within right-of-way or at the station/freight yard locations to the extent possible;

- Site offices, camps, mixing plants, material storage and processing plants, pre-casting plants shall be located away from existing residential settlements areas to minimize the social disturbance to the local community;

- Environmental sensitive sites shall be avoided, including nature reserves, scenic and tourism area, physical cultural resources protection area and within 100m of watercourses resource;

- Geo-hazardous area (steep slope, area prone to land slide or flooding) shall be avoided.

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- Contractor shall submit its site selection and site plan to the Environmental Supervision Engineer (ESE) for approval prior to the commencement of construction, and local environmental and water resource authorities for approval.

3) In camp site, separate and adequate lavatory facilities (toilets and washing areas) shall be provided for the use of male and female workers. Toilet facilities should also be provided with adequate supplies running water, soap, and toilet paper. Such facilities shall be conveniently accessible and shall be kept in clean and hygienic conditions.

4) Where workers of both sexes are employed, there shall be displayed outside each block of latrine and urinal, a notice in the language understood by the majority of the workers “For Men Only” or “For Women Only” as the case may be.

5) Domestic wastewater from camp must be at least treated with septic tank. The wastewater from the tank shall not be discharged into any watercourses. The wastewater shall be periodically transported away by a water tank to the nearest treatment plant where feasible.

6) Medical and first aid facilities shall be provided at each camp area. First aid box shall be provided at every construction campsite and under the charge of a responsible person who shall always be readily available during working hours of the work place. He/she shall be adequately trained in administering

first aid-treatment. Formal arrangement shall be prescribed to make motor transport available to carry injured person or person suddenly taken ill to the nearest hospital. All consumables as the first aid equipment, cleaning

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equipment for maintaining hygiene and sanitation should be recouped immediately.

B.3 Code of Conduct

1) Code of Conduct for workers shall be established to outline the importance of appropriate behavior, drug and alcohol abuse, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations to minimize community impact. Each worker shall be informed of the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct shall be available to local communities at the project information centers or other place easily accessible to the communities. The Code of Conduct shall address the following measures (but not limited to them): - All of the workforce shall abide by the national laws and regulations; - Illegal substances, weapons and firearms shall be prohibited; - Pornographic material and gambling shall be prohibited; - Fighting (physical or verbal) shall be prohibited; - Creating nuisances and disturbances in or near communities shall be

prohibited; - Disrespecting local customs and traditions shall be prohibited;- Smoking shall only be allowed in designated areas; - Maintenance of appropriate standards of dress and personal hygiene; - Maintenance of appropriate standards hygiene in their accommodation; - Residing camp workforce visiting the local communities shall behave in

a manner consistent with the Code of Conduct; - Understanding and suspect to the local cultural and religious traditions;

and2) Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct, or the rules, regulations, and

procedures implemented at the construction camp will result in disciplinary actions.

B.4 Security

1) Adequate, day-time and night-time lighting shall be provided;2) Control of camp access. Access to the camp shall be limited to the residing

workforce, construction camp employees, and those visiting personnel on business purposes;

3) Prior approval from the construction camp manager for visitor’s access to the construction camp;

4) A perimeter security fence shall be constructed from appropriate materials;5) Provision and installation in all buildings of firefighting equipment and

portable fires extinguishers.

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DO NOT

The following activities are prohibited on or near the project site:

- Cutting of trees for any reason outside the approved construction area;

- Hunting, fishing, wildlife capture, or plant collection; - Buying of wild animals for food; - Use of unapproved toxic materials, including lead-based paints, asbestos, etc.;

- Disturbance to anything with architectural or historical value;

- Building of fires;

- Use of alcohol by workers in office hours; - Washing cars or machinery in streams or creeks; - Doing maintenance (change of oils and filters) of cars and equipment outside

authorized areas: - Disposing garbage in unauthorized places; - Driving in an unsafe manner in local roads; - Having caged wild animals (especially birds) in camps;- Working without safety equipment (including boots and helmets); - Creating nuisances and disturbances in or near communities; - Spillage of potential pollutants, such as petroleum products;- Collection of firewood; - Explosive and chemical fishing; - Burning of wastes

Any construction worker, office staff, Contractor’s employees, the ECO’s employees or any other person related to the project found violating theses prohibitions will be subject to disciplinary actions that can range from a simple reprimand to termination of his/her employment depending on the seriousness of the violation

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C. SITE CLEARING

1) The contractor shall prepare, as part of the Environmental Protection Implementation Plan prior to construction, a site clearing and layout plan, for ESE approval.

2) Only those proposed areas shall be cleared in accordance with the Plan and approved by ESE. Vegetation clearing shall take place in a phase manner in order to retain vegetation cover for as long as possible and prevent large areas from becoming exposed to wind and rain water erosion, without interference with the Contractor’s activities. Vegetation shall not be disturbed in those areas not submitted with the Plan.

3) Valuable and protected trees in camp areas and access roads should be identified as per EIA, and preserved wherever possible, and subject to approval from relevant authority.

4) Before vegetation clearing takes place in any construction area, search and rescue and seed collection of protected plants shall be undertaken.

5) All plant material removed from cleared areas shall be stockpiled for mulching and slope protection to minimize soil erosion during construction.

6) The Contractor shall remove topsoil from all areas where topsoil will be impacted on by construction activities. Stripped topsoil shall be stockpiled in areas agreed with ESE for later use in re-vegetation and shall be adequately protected.

7) The application of chemicals for vegetation clearing is not allowed. 8) Herbicides use, if needed, in the project shall be shown to be effective against

the target vegetation species, have minimum effect on the natural environment, and be demonstrated to be safe for inhabitants and domestic animals in the treated areas, as well for personnel applying them. The use of herbicides shall be approved by ESE.

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D. EROSION CONTROL OF EARTHWORKS, CUTS AND FILL

1) Earthworks, cuts and fill slopes shall be carefully managed to minimize negative impacts on the environment. All earthworks shall be properly controlled, especially during the rainy season.

2) The Contractor shall maintain stable cut and fill slopes at all times and cause the least possible disturbance to areas outside the prescribed limits of the works.

3) Necessary temporary and permanent drainage works, cut off drains and toe-drains shall be provided at the top and bottom of slopes shall be constructed at the same time with the cutting and filling operation to prevent storm water from scouring slopes, banks, etc. Erosion control barriers shall be erected around perimeter of cuts and fill site to trap sediment onsite, including e.g. windrows of logging slash, rock beams, sediment catchment basins, straw bales, brush fences, and silt.

4) Permanent slope protection and re-vegetation shall be conducted in a timely manner, rather than waiting for the last stage of project completion.

5) Water spraying on cuts, fill material and stockpiled soil shall be conducted as needed in windy weather to reduce wind-induced erosion.

6) The Contractor shall use the excavated material from cutting, tunnels and other areas of the project for filling to the extent possible unless the material is considered as unsuitable.

7) Excess overburden should be stabilized and re-vegetated. Where appropriate, organic debris and overburden should be spread over the disturbed site to promote re-vegetation.

8) Excessive material shall be properly disposed of in designated disposal sites as approved by ESE.

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E. QUARRIES AND BORROW PITS

1) Existing and commercial quarries and borrow pits near the project area shall be used to the extent possible to minimize the opening of new sites.

2) In case that new borrow pits and quarries are needed, the Contractor shall identify the site locations according to the following the criteria: - Avoid sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks,

water source protection areas, etc;- Avoid critical areas such as steep slopes, erosion-prone soils, cultivated

lands (especially basic farmland), and areas that drain directly into water bodies. Use non-productive land to the maximum extent possible;

- Approval by ESE, and relevant local authorities.3) Conserve topsoil with its leaf litter and organic matter, and reapply this

material to disturbed areas and grade to a smooth, uniform surface to promote the growth of local native vegetation. On steep slopes, benches or terraces may have to be specified to help control erosion.

4) Temporary erosion control measures shall be adopted around the quarries, borrow pits and stockpile sites to trap sediments.

5) The Contractor shall ensure that all borrow pits used are left in a trim and tidy condition with stable side slopes, re-establishment of vegetation, restoration of natural water courses, avoidance of flooding of the excavated areas wherever possible.

6) The Contractor shall consult with the local community to determine their preference for reuse the borrow pits such as fish farming or other community purposes.

7) Where borrow pits are restored through re-vegetation, local native species shall be preferred to the extent possible.

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F. SPOIL DISPOSAL SITES

1) The Contractor shall use the disposal sites identified in design document and environmental impact assessment, following the design by the design institute.

2) If new disposal sites are considered to be necessary, the Contractor shall identify the sites in accordance with the following criteria:- Avoid environmental sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic

spots, forest parks, water source protection areas etc.- Use the low-lying areas with large capacity as much as possible;- Choose the waste valleys and wasteland with unlikely water erosion;- Not allowed along the river, lake areas. If the spoil is too difficult to keep

away from the river area, it must be protected by retaining wall;- Shall not affect the flood discharge and irrigation function of the river,

valley, and the drainage and irrigation ditches;- Ensure the safety of the farmland and building near the downstream;- Shall not be located in the upstream of the residential area; - Shall not be located in the area prone to geo-hazard e.g. landslide area.

3) The newly selected disposal sites shall be designed by design institute with adequate retaining structure, slope protection, drainage facility and reclamation plan, and approved by ESE. Approval from relevant authorities may be also needed as per local regulations.

4) Natural top soil (30cm) shall be reserved aside with proper retaining/interception measures to control erosion, and be used at the end of the disposal operation as cover material for the rehabilitation of the disposal site.

5) During disposal operation, retaining structure shall be construction prior to spoil dumping. Retaining wall shall be less than 10m high, or otherwise be terraced. Spoil material shall not exceed the top level of the retaining wall to avoid spills over the wall.

6) Top-drains and side-drains shall be constructed to control surface runoff and maintain stability.

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7) Access roads leading to the disposal areas shall be handled in the same manner as the construction of new access roads (See Access Roads below).

8) The disposal sites will be fully rehabilitated as soon as the disposal operation is completed. The rehabilitation shall include a complete cover of the site with native soil and fully landscaped. Re-vegetation shall use local species to the extent possible.

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G. ACCESS ROADS

1) Existing rural roads shall be used as much as possible with adequate strengthening of road surface and drainage system

2) Shall avoid sensitive areas such as nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks, water source protection areas, densely populated villages.

3) New access roads shall be planned with consideration of use as local village roads for remote villages, so that they can be left to the community as functioning local roads after the project completion.

4) New access roads shall be properly designed and approved by ESE. The width of new access roads shall not exceed 3.5m (except larger equipment is used). Drainage ditch should be set on the both sides as appropriate during construction.

5) Subgrade slope of access roads shall be protected by geo-textile or plants debris mulch to minimize soil erosion.

6) Contractor shall set all necessary warning signs, and speed bumps near sensitive receptors to reduce speed and increase traffic safety.

7) For unpaved access roads, the Contractor shall spray water 2-3 times a day during the dry season to reduce the production of dust.

8) Access roads (except left to local communities as rural roads or service roads) shall be fully

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restored to prior construction status. Such roads will be covered by top soil, and vegetated or reclaimed as appropriate.

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H. TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION

1) The Contractor shall reuse spoils as embankment /subgrade or other facilities of the railway to the extent possible. The Contractor shall consult with local government and community to reuse spoils for urban or community infrastructure construction.

2) Spoils disposal sites shall be identified prior to commencement of tunnel excavation.

3) Geological advanced probe boring and prediction will be adopted. Grouting will used to seal the leakage. Tunnel liner will be timely and properly installed.

4) Sedimentation and filtration ponds will be adopted at tunnel construction sites to treat wastewater before discharged to nearby ditches. Any wastewater produced shall not to be directly discharged into the water body without treatment.

5) Proper ventilation system is required to satisfy the requirements for adequate air quality during tunnel construction. Density and amount of hazardous gases (e.g. CH4 in case of coal formation) shall be monitored inside the tunnel.

6) Relevant safety codes and blasting procedures shall be strictly followed by the Contractor.

7) Blasting schedule shall be prior disclosed to the local communities. Night-time blasting is forbidden.

8) Construction worker are required to Personal Protection Equipment, such as wear masks and earmuffs.

9) Prior safety inspection of nearby buildings for determination of blasting method and dosage. Strengthening and relocation of buildings if necessary.

10) Pre-splitting blasting, perimeter blasting and millisecond blasting technique will be used for tunnels in sensitive areas to minimize blasting impact on wildlife. Blast time arranged in daytime to minimize disturbance on wildlife.

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11) Contractor shall provide training on safety and personal protection to the tunnel workers and administration staffs.

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I. BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

1) Bridge foundation works shall be scheduled to avoid the high flow season. For rivers of important migratory channels of fish resources, in-water construction activities shall be scheduled to avoid migratory season, or otherwise adopt adequate protection measures to minimize disturbance of the migratory channel.

2) Cofferdam method shall be used for bridge pier construction, and slurry be treated with sedimentation ponds before discharge. Sediment will be properly disposed in dedicated disposal sites.

3) Construction site shall be contained with interception ditch or dike to avoid soil flushing into the water course.

4) No flushing and maintenance point for construction vehicles, construction camp and borrow/spoil disposal site allowed within the water source protected area.

5) The domestic sewage of the construction site is prohibited to freely discharge and is strictly prohibited to be discharged into the source water protection area.

6) After bridge construction, the works area, stream diversion, settlement pond areas and temporary bypasses shall be reinstated.

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J. AIR POLLUTION AND DUST CONTROL

1) Water-spraying will be carried out on construction site and access roads to minimize air-borne dust generation in dry and windy days, at least twice a day (morning and afternoon), especially those sites close to local communities.

2) Bulk material hauling vehicles will be covered during transportation, and vehicles will be cleaned before leaving the construction site.

3) Construction vehicles and machineries will be properly maintained for best performance.

4) Bulk material storage and processing sites will be properly organized, and covered in dry weather.

5) Cutting and filling slopes, borrow pits, spoil disposal areas will be timely re-vegetated.

6) Burning construction waste and plant debris are prohibited.7) The Contractor shall provide adequate dustproof protection to workers (e.g.

veils) to protect them from dust.8) Adequate ventilation system to control concentration of air pollutants within

tunnels shall be installed.

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K. NOISE AND VIBRATION

1) Contractor shall use of low noise construction machinery to the extent possible.

2) High noise equipment and construction activities shall be scheduled to minimize noise impact to near areas of residential area and schools or otherwise. Or, otherwise, temporary noise barrier shall be used.

3) Transportation of materials shall be scheduled on existing roads. Hauling vehicles shall slow down when going through towns and residential areas.

4) Avoid transport night (22:00~6:00) where there are residents’ concentration sites on the both sides of construction access road, within 30 meters.

5) Where night-time construction is un-avoidable:- Consultation with nearby community shall be conducted by Contractor

prior to construction;- Approval from ESE (and local authorities, if applicable) shall be obtained;- Public notice shall be posted to inform nearby communities of the

construction schedule;- Temporary noise reduction measures shall be adopted;- Noise monitoring shall be conducted to monitor the actual impact.

6) Access roads surface shall be properly maintained to reduce traffic noise and dust.

7) Where possible, municipal power supply shall be utilized, as diesel generators are extremely noisy and avoiding their use is the best mitigation possible.

8) The construction equipment shall be well maintained to keep it best operating conditions and lowest noise levels possible. Properly designed silencers, mufflers, acoustically dampened panels and acoustic sheds or shields, etc shall be used during construction. Mufflers and other noise control devices shall be repaired or replaced if defective.

9) Ear pieces shall be provided for workers who must work with highly noisy machines such as piling, explosion, mixing, etc, for noise control and workers protection.

10) No blasting shall be allowed during nighttime unless prior approval is obtained from the government authority and the ESE.

11) Noise monitoring will be conducted for sensitive sites during construction. If the monitored value exceeds the allowed standard, the Contractor shall be required to take noise reduction measures.

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L. WASTE MANAGEMENT

L.1 Wastewater

1) Wastewater from construction sites, mixing stations, material washing and tunnel construction shall be treated through settling tank before discharge.

2) Wastewater from construction camps and oil-containing wastewater from equipment maintenance area shall be treated through settling and oil/water separator process before discharged into soak pits, natural ditches or irrigation channels.

3) Discharge of treated wastewater must comply with relevant national and local environmental discharge standards.

4) Oil storage site shall be paved, and oil spill/leakage trap facility shall be provided to avoid soil and water course contamination.

5) Wastewater from bridge construction shall be properly collected and treated (see I. BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION).

6) After completion of construction works, soak pits and septic tanks shall be covered and effectively sealed off.

L.2 Solid Waste

1) The Contractor shall ensure that all construction sites and facilities are maintained in a neat and tidy condition free of litter. Measures shall be taken to reduce the potential for litter and negligent behavior with regard to the disposal of all refuse. At all places of work, the Contractor shall provide litter bins, containers and refuse collection facilities for later disposal.

2) Waste storage containers shall be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof. The waste storage area shall be fenced off to prevent wind-blown litter.

3) Debris generated due to the dismantling of existing structures shall be suitably reused, to the extent feasible.

4) Solid waste may be temporarily stored on site in a designated area approved by the ESE, with adequate erosion control and sediment trap measures.

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5) In the event any debris or silt from the sites is deposited on adjacent land, the Contractor shall immediately remove such, debris or silt and restore the affected area to its original state to the satisfaction of the ESE.

6) The disposal of solid waste shall be carried out only at sites already identified and approved by ESE (see F. SPOIL DISPOSAL SITES).

7) Where possible, the construction waste will be recycled for land filling. Periodically, the municipal waste will be transported off site for disposal in municipal landfills if possible.

8) Water courses shall be cleared of debris and drains and culverts checked for clear flow paths.

9) Burning solid waste in open air is strictly prohibited.

10) Once the construction is completed, all construction -generated debris should be removed from the site.

L.3 Hazardous Waste

1) All hazardous and chemical waste (including used lubricating oil, mineral oil, organic solvent, acid and alkali, oil paint etc.) shall be shall be properly stored, handled and disposed of in accordance with the national environmental standard, regulation and management.

2) Hazardous waste shall be stored separately from other waste and warning signs shall be posted.

3) The removal of asbestos-containing materials or other toxic substances shall be performed and disposed of by specially trained workers;

4) Under no circumstances shall the spoiling of hazardous waste be allowed on the site, over embankments, in borrow pits or any burying;

5) Used oil, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from the maintenance of vehicles and machinery shall be collected in tanks, and sent to licensed disposal company for disposal as per national regulations.

6) Transportation of hazardous waste off the site should follow the national regulations, i.e. licensed vehicles, staff and applicable manifest system.

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M. MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

1) The Contractor will develop rational transportation route of materials and waste, including traffic management and/or diversion plan on existing roads.

2) Dedicated staff will be assigned to direct traffic at main intersections with existing local roads.

3) Clear safety signage will be established near all schools (Speed limit 20km/h, No horning, Be aware of kids).

4) Transportation of materials shall be scheduled to avoid disturbance of local communities (avoid night-time hauling through villages).

5) Vehicles shall be covered to avoid spills and air-borne dust during transportation. Any spills shall be timely cleaned up by the Contractor.

6) Bulk material shall be orderly stored with necessary weather shed and fence wall to minimize air-borne dust.

7) Interception ditch shall be constructed around the material storage and handling area to minimize erosion by rainfall.

8) All hazardous materials (e.g. petrochemicals, oils, etc.) shall be stored on site only under controlled conditions.

9) Hazard signs indicating t he nature of the stored materials shall be displayed on the storage facility or containment structure.

10) Fuel shall be stored in a steel tank on a well paved ground. Spill trap facilities shall be in place.

11) The Contractor shall develop emergency response plan for the on-site hazardous materials, and approved by ESE.

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N. FLORA AND FAUNA PROTECTION

1) The Contractor shall be responsible for educating all employees about the need to prevent unnecessary harmful effects on natural flora and fauna around the construction site.

2) Erect fences along the boundary of construction sites before the commencement of works to prevent tipping, vehicle movements, and encroachment of personnel into adjacent areas, particularly streams, forest, and other ecologically sensitive location.

3) Protected plants shall be screened and relocated to the extent possible prior to construction.

4) Regularly check the work site boundaries to ensure that they are not exceeded and that no damage occurs to surrounding areas.

5) The construction and blasting operation shall be carefully scheduled to reduce the adverse impact on wild animals, e.g. no construction at migration corridor during migrating period.

6) The Contractor shall ensure that no hunting, trapping, shooting, poisoning or otherwise disturbance of any fauna takes place.

7) Collection of forest products is prohibited.8) The feeding of any wild animals shall be prohibited, unless under situation of

wildlife rescue.9) Herbicides and pesticides shall be not be used, or if justified, approved by the

SES.

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O. PHYSICAL CULTURAL RESOURCES

1) The Contractor shall ensure construction activities in compliance with Law of Cultural Property of China.

2) Construction activities shall not be conducted within the area of any known physical cultural resources. For cultural properties near the project alignment, consultation with relevant management authorities will be carried out prior to construction and adequate precautions will be taken during construction period (e.g. fence will be established to prevent workers entering relics sites)

3) For potential chance-find during construction, chance-find procedures shall be followed:- Contractor shall stop construction activities immediately and protect the

chance-find site;- Contractor shall report to ESE and project owner who shall report to local

cultural property authorities;- During the further investigation by local authorities, the Contractor shall

adopt proper measures to ensure the cultural relics site untouched and free of weather impact;

- Contractor can resume only after authorization from the cultural authorities after necessary investigation, or rescue protection.

4) Construction workers shall be provided with education of cultural property protection and chance-find procedures.

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P. COMMUNITY IMPACTS

1) The Contractor shall maintain open communications between the local government and concerned communities.

2) The Contractor shall disseminate project information to affected parties (for example local authority, enterprises and affected households, etc) through community meetings before construction commencement.

3) Visible public notice boards shall be erected at all construction sites providing information about the project including but not limited to: (i) brief project description, (ii) construction and work schedules, (iii) main construction activities, (iv) main environmental issues and mitigation measures; (v) names, telephones and contact information about the project manager, chief construction supervisor as well as environmental staff so that any affected people can have the channel to voice their concerns.

4) The Contractor and ESE shall frequently consult with key sensitive receptors such as schools and hospitals to minimize the adverse impact to these receptors.

5) In preparation for high impact construction activities such as demolition, blasting, night time construction, etc., the Contractor shall consult with local potentially affected communities, and disclose the announcement at local communities.

6) For any service interruption (e.g. water, power, telecommunication, gas), the Contractor shall provide prior notice (at least 3 days in advance) to affected communities, and ensure timely restoration or otherwise temporary supply arrangement.

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7) All Contractors shall provide training to its workers in community relationships, e.g. local traditions, behavior code of conduct, etc.

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Q. SAFETY AND HEALTH

1) The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all national and local safety regulations/guidelines and codes and any other measures necessary to avoid safety hazard.

2) Safety training shall be provided to construction workers prior to commencement of construction.

3) Contractor shall provide construction workers with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing such as goggles, gloves, respirators, dust masks, hard hats, earmuffs, steel-toed boots, etc., and enforce the use of this equipment at the construction site.

4) Safety rules, emergency response plan and emergency contact information shall be displayed on bulletin board at the construction site.

5) Warning signs shall be placed at all potential hazard places to warn the workers of the risks.

6) Temporary fence some of the high risk areas, such as deep excavation, areas for blasts, etc. to control public access. Provide lighting at night in roads near the construction site if such roads are regularly used by locals.

7) Management of explosives shall strictly follow the national regulations. 8) Before blasting is carried out, a detailed survey shall be conducted at nearby

communities to evaluate the degree of impacts due to the blasting activity (e.g. possible damage to structures or infrastructure due to vibration, effects on animals, local residents, etc.). No blasting shall be allowed during nighttime unless prior approval is obtained from the government authority and the ESE.

9) Safety distance shall be established according to regulations.10) The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to avoid increasing the risk of

fire through activities on site. The contractor shall ensure that adequate fire-fighting equipment is available at all camp areas and construction sites.

11) Any work that requires the use of fire may only take place at a designated area approved by the ESE, and be supervised at all times. Fire-fighting equipment shall be available.

12) The contractor shall ensure annual health examination for all workers.

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13) Provide appropriate information and education to the workforce on basic personal hygiene, prevention of diseases, including respiratory diseases, vector- borne diseases and endemic diseases.

14) Contractor shall implement an education program for workers on the prevention sexually transmitted diseases (STD), especially with regard to HIV/AIDS. This should include awareness campaigns at the construction sites and in the communities, supported by pamphlet manual, posters and training sessions.

15) Contractor shall provide basic first aid services to the workers as well as emergency facilities for emergencies for work related accidents including medical equipment suitable for the personnel likely to be required prior to transportation to a hospital. Contractor shall, in collaboration with local health authorities, ensure that medical staff, first aid facilities, sick bay and transport service are available at all times.

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Annex 2

Physical Cultural Resources Management Plan

During project preparation stage, cultural relic’s survey was conducted along the railway alignment. There are mainly 3 cultural relics sites run through by the project, the Ruins of the Ancient Great Wall (including Ming Great Wall and Qin Great Wall) and Jininglu Ruins of the Ancient City. The railway line runs through the Ming Great Wall twice and runs through the Qin Great Wall once in the form of tunnel. Comprehensive assessment shows the potential impacts associated with the railway construction on the 3 cultural relic’s sites are minimal. However, precautionary measures have been developed and included in the EMP to avoid potential construction and operation impacts.

In addition, the project will cause displacement of about 400 tombs along the railway alignment. The tombs will deal with through compensation measures specified in the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP).

According to Chinese law, before construction starts, MengJi Company will hire archeology institute to conduct survey and excavation of cultural relics along the ZhangHu Line. During construction, chance find procedure will be strictly followed.

1. Ruins of the Ancient Great Wall:

(1) Overview of the Ruins of the Ancient Great Wall

The Ruins of the Ming Great Wall in Hebei was declared by Hebei Province as provincial cultural relic’s preservation unit with JZ [1982]157 Document in July 1982. It was constructed on the basis of the Great Wall in the Warring States Period and Southern and Northern Dynasties. The entire Great Wall is built up along mountains with stone jointed with plaster. The section from Zhangjiakou to Wanquan County passes Shijiangku, Wudun, Nantianmen, Caishi, Qinghe, Hongqiyao and Tujingzi. Along the section from entering Wanquan County, there are 23 beacon towers dispersed along both sides of the Great Wall. Currently there is little obvious Great Wall Ruins let except that of the beacon towers.

The section in the Inner Mongolia was built in Qin Dynasty with mainly earth and stones. There are still obvious remains today. The Qin Great Wall is distributed along the southern mountains, deviously stretching along strategically located and difficult terrains. This section of Great Wall is mainly built with earth and stones, constructed with passes and arteries; now there is just a high earth ridge left. The passing section is located about 0.8km southwest of Naobaowan Village and 300m south of Danla Expressway. The Great Wall runs north and south; the walls were built with earth, so there are little obvious ruins of Great Wall left now.

(2) Position Relationship between Railway Line and the Ruins of Ancient Great Wall.

The railway line passes through the Ming Great Wall Ruins in Hebei at CK63+515 and CK69+080 in the form of tunnel. The Great Wall in Inner Mongolia crosses with Qin Great Wall in the form of tunnel at CK235+085.

(3) Impact on the Ruins of Great Wall

As this line passes the Great Wall Ruins in the form of tunnel with great buried depth, the effect on the Great Wall Ruins during the construction period is mainly the vibration caused by blast. The blasting vibration, when transmitted to the Great Wall, may damage the structure of the Great Wall.

Therefore, combining with the practical situation of this project running across the Great Wall, during the construction blasting, it’s suggested to adopt low vibration blasting techniques such as small charge blasting, ms delayed blasting or empty underholing blasting, etc., to weaken the effect on the structure of the Great Wall Ruins. The vibration speed of the ground of the Ancient Great Wall shall be controlled according to GB6722-2003 Blasting Safety Regulations to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the structure of the ancient Great Wall.

The water table of this area is above 20m, mainly bedrock fissure water, made up by atmospheric precipitation. Therefore the tunnel construction shall not cause a ground settlement to the Great Wall.

Through the analogy and monitoring of existing railway, the vibration speed generated by running train during the operational period of the project meets the requirement of GB/T50452-2008 Technical Specifications for Protection of Historic Buildings against Man-made Vibration and shall not damage the structure of the Great Wall Ruins.

2. The Ruins of Jininglu Ancient City

(1) Overview of the Ruins of Jininglu Ancient City

The Ruins of Jininglu Ancient City of Jin and Yuan Dynasty are located at Tuchengzi Village, Bayintala Town, Chayouqianqi. Its north and east walls are preserved better, width 5-6m, residual height 0.5-2.5m; while the west and south walls are seriously damaged.

(2) Position relationship between the line and the Ruins of Jininglu Ancient City

The line traverses the planned protection scope at CK137+370~CK143+385 in the form of bridge and roadbed.

(3) Impact on the Ruins of Jininglu Ancient CityThe line is 210m from the core protection area of the Ruins of Jininglu Ancient City and 720m from the Ancient City wall. During the construction period, if large construction equipment such as excavator, road roller or bulldozer is improperly used or placed too near, the

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environment vibration produced by them may affect the structure of the remains of the Ancient City. Disposed soil and dregs produced during the construction of roadbeds and bridges of this section should be piled at a fixed place and covered, or else it may lead to water and soil erosion and, to a certain extent, impact the scene of the ruins of the Ancient City. During the operating period, the environment vibration produced by running train is transmitted through ground to the Ancient City and may increase the vibration intensity at the ruins of the ancient City but won’t change its structure and layout.

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Great Wall remains: beacon tower (left) and wall (right) in Hebei Province

Crossing Great Wall Remains

Background A detailed cultural relics survey was conducted along the project corridor. Two sections of Great Wall (GW) remains were found, i.e. Ming Dynasty GW in Hebei and Qin Dynasty GW in Inner Mongolia. For the former in Hebei, currently 23 beacon towers remain; while the wall is nearly unidentifiable. For the latter, only some soil ridges remain. (See photos in the left). According to cultural resource management authorities, the protection zone of the GW is within 100m from the wall, while, between 100m and 200m it is defined as construction control zone.

Proposed alignment and Great Wall at CK63+515

1. Crossing point at CK63+515Baseline data. The alignment, though a tunnel, will cross under the Ming Dynasty Great Wall remains at CK63+515. The tunnel is 51m under the wall remain. The crossing point is 550m and 360m away from the nearest two beacon towers, respectively. There is no GW remains identifiable on the ground. The geological situation of the site soil layer is quite weak.

2. Crossing point at CK69+080Baseline data. The alignment, though Dajianshan tunnel, will cross under the Ming Dynasty Great Wall remains at CK69+080. The tunnel is 109m under the wall remain. The crossing point is far away from the nearest beacon towers. The geological situation of the site is good.

3. Crossing point at CK235+085Baseline data. The alignment, Though a long tunnel, will cross under

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the Ming Dynasty Great Wall remains at CK235+085. The tunnel top is 20m under the wall remain. Both tunnel portals are more than 100m away from the GW. There is no GW remains identifiable on the ground. The geological situation of the site is good.

Impact assessment. All the three tunnels will go through the GW way below the ground. Two aspects were given particular attention during EA process, i.e. vibration and ground sinking that may cause damage to the structure of the wall remains during construction and operation. Vibration predictions show the impact to the each GW remains is negligible. In addition, groundwater level is so low that no ground sinking resulted from tunnel construction is anticipated.

Mitigation measures. During construction, blasting shall be carefully managed. Low impact blasting technology such as millisecond blasting shall be used. Construction organization shall be carefully planned. Temporary works, such as access roads, worker camp, and construction field shall be located away from the GW. Construction vehicles and machinery shall also be kept away from the GW. Using high vibration machineries such as pile driver is not allowed near the GW. Vibration monitoring shall be conducted. Code of practice shall be enforced for workers. Grouting will used to seal the leakage. Tunnel liner will be timely and properly installed to minimize groundwater leakage. During operation, it is suggested to carry out vibration monitoring and take measures as necessary.



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Crossing Jininglu Ancient Town Remains

BackgroundJininglu Ancient Town currently only has east and north wall remain, which are about 5-6m wide and 0.5-2.5m high. The west and south wall are almost unidentifiable (see photos in the left).

Baseline data. A 6 km section (CK137+370-CK143+385) will cross the relics’ construction control zone through subgrade and viaduct. The alignment is 210m away from the core protection zone and 720m away from the wall remains.

Impact assessment. Vibration during construction and operation may cause impacts to the structure of the remains. Poor managed construction practices have the potential to damage the remains.

Mitigation measures. During construction, construction organization shall be carefully planned. Temporary works, such as access roads, worker camp, and construction field shall be located away from the town remains. Construction vehicles and machinery shall also be kept away from the remains. Environmental training and awareness raising campaign shall be held regularly. Timely restoration and site cleanup upon completion of the construction. During pilot operation, vibration monitoring shall be carried out and take measures as necessary.

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Annex 3Soil Erosion Control Plan (in a separate document)

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Annex 4 Site-specific Noise Control Measures (in a separate document)

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Annex 5 Station Wastewater Treatment Facilities

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Station Wastewater Treatment Facilities Unit：m3/d

No Stations

Added gross water useFire

demand

Sewage volumeNature of sewage

Designed sewage discharge

whereabouts

Designed treatment technics

Emission standard

Receiving waterbody

management objective

LivelihoodProductionGreening

and others

Total Existing Added Total

1 Huai’an Station 4.86 0 9.34 14.20 216 0 3.11 3.11 domestic sewage

Municipal pipe network, finally running into sewage treatment works

Septic tank, Separation

tank

Third-level standard of Sewage Integrated Emission Standard

/

2Xinghe North

Station32.22 0 17.18 49.40 180 0 14.43 14.43

domestic sewage Municipal pipe

network, finally running into sewage treatment works

Septic tank, Separation tank


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3Wulanchabu

Station44.10 0 41.00 85.10 216 0 20.29 20.29

domestic sewage Municipal pipe


Septic tank, Separation tank


/

4Zhuozi East

Station30.06 0 56.44 86.50 180 0 19.9 19.9

domestic sewage First used for

station greening and the rest running into Dahei River

Septic tank, Separation tank, Anaerobic filter tank

First-level standard of

Sewage Integrated Emission Standard

Ⅲ

5Hohhot East

Station37.80 0 1334.30 1372.10 / 500 220.63720.63

High density fecal sewage,

Anaerobic filter tank

Municipal pipe network, finally running into sewage treatment works

High-rate anaerobic pond, Septic tank, Separation tank


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6 MU train 71.46 40 854.14 965.60 / 0 299.44299.44 High density Municipal pipe High-rate Third-level /

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operation depot

(including integrated

repair workshop

fecal sewage, domestic

sewage, train flushing sewage


anaerobic pond, Septic tank, Separation tank

standard of Sewage Integrated Emission Standard

Total 220.5 40 2312.4 2573.3 792 500 577.8 1077.8 / / / /

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Annex 6 Management of Sensitive Areas

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1. Crossing Huangqihai Provincial level Wetland Nature ReserveBaseline Data . The provincial level Huangqihai Wetland Nature Reserve is located in Wulanchabu, Inner Mongolia. The NR is roughly dumbbell shaped, with core zones and buffer zones in both north and south parts, and a transport corridor in the middle. The south core zone, 8,321ha in area, presents the most ecological value of the NR, as the Huangqihai Lake and surrounding wetlands are habitats to migratory birds. Fauna are mostly common species. Salt grassland is dominant; with reed swamp growing in the wetlands. Animals are mostly medium or small ones; and amphibians are rather few. Wetland birds are advantaged in the NR. Typical birds are duck, Ardeidae, Eciconiidae, etc. The proposed ZhangHu alignment will pass through the experimental zone in the middle of the NR, which is an existing transport corridor. At both sides of the alignment, there is existing DanLa Expressway in the north and ZhangJi Railway in the south.

Impact Analysis. A 2.3 km section (CK146+300~CK148+600) will cross the reserve’s experiment zone through a long viaduct, which will cause a land occupation of 3.45ha. . The alignment is 3.5/4.5 km away from north buffer/core zone and 6.5/8.5 km away from south buffer/core zone, respectively. A dedicated biodiversity impact assessment was conducted, taking into account ecological system, habitats, species, key protection objects, bio-safety and stakeholder considerations. Results show that only 0.001% of the NR’s area will be occupied by the railway alignment. Overall the negative impacts will be small. However, construction will cause permanent land occupation, vegetation clearance, disturbance to wildlife, and other typical impacts including wastewater, gas, noise, solid waste etc. There will be no long term impacts to the birds.

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Mitigation Measures. A long viaduct scheme was incorporated into the engineering design to minimize land occupation and segmentation of habitats connectivity. Consultation with NR administrative authority was carried out during EA preparation and advices and approvals obtained. During construction, existing access road will be used as much as possible; new access roads will be built within the red lines. No borrow pits, disposal sites, worker camps, stations, or other permanent facilities are allowed to be built within the boundary of the NR. Timely reclamation, re-vegetation and restoration of disturbed sites will be conducted. Other mitigation measures such as fencing, code of contractor conduct, waste control, soil erosion control, dust control, education and awareness rising will be implemented. The EIA also recommends to earmark CNY80,000 for follow-up monitoring.

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2 Crossing Jijiafang and Yaozhangbao Drinking Water Resource Protection Area in Zhangjiakou CityBaseline data. The railway alignment will cross two adjacent ground water source areas in Zhangjiakou city. Namely, 1) Jijiangfang: A 1.85 km section (CK0+000~CK1+850) will cross the Class II and quasi protection zone through a viaduct. The alignment1.3km away from the Class I protection zone at nearest point. 2) Yaozhanbao A 10.2 km section (CK4+050~CK14+ 250) will cross the Class II and quasi protection zone through viaducts (9.6 km) and subgrades. The alignment is 1.5 km away from the Class I protection zone at nearest point.

Impact assessment. Consultation with local water resource and environmental protection authorities have been conducted during EA process. Approvals have been obtained for the railway alignment to cross the area. Manageable impacts include construction wastewater and soil erosion that may pollute the groundwater source.

Mitigation measures. Wastewater and other wastes such as oils shall be fully collected and treated. No camp, borrow pits or disposal sites shall be located within the area. Environmental training and awareness rising shall be carried out.

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3 – Crossing Lujiawang Drinking Water Source Protection Area in Zhuozi CountyBaseline data. A 2.2 km section (CK210+510~CK212+710) of the railway alignment will cross the Class II protection zone through tunnel, subgrade and viaduct. The alignment is 80m away from the Class I protection zone at nearest point.



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4 – Crossing Hongji Drinking Water Source Protection Area in Hohhot CityBaseline data. A 9.4 km section (CK259+350~CK268+720) will cross the Class II protection zone through tunnel, subgrade and viaduct. The alignment is 4 km away from the Class I protection zone at nearest point.

