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1 Environmental Monitoring Report Third Semi-Annual Report July-December 2014 Socialist Republic of Vietnam Transport Connections in Northern Mountainous Provinces ADB Loan 2789-VIE Prepared by the Project Coordination Consultant (CDM-Smith Inc. in association with Phu Thai Consultancy Joint Stock Company and Southern Environmental Protection and Technology J.S.C.) for the Joint Coordination Committee and the Asian Development Bank.

2 THIRD Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report July-December 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION Project Description Purpose and Scope of Report Progress of Project Implementation On-going Construction Activities Construction Activities during the Previous Reporting Period Planned Construction Activities for the Next Reporting Period II. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING FRAMEWORK Applicable Policies, Laws, Decrees, Regulations and Standards Vietnam Environmental Laws, Regulations and Standards ADB Safeguard Policy and Environmental Safeguards Institutional Arrangement for EMP Implementation and Monitoring Responsibilities of Parties in Environmental Monitoring Roles and Responsibilities in EMP Implementation and Monitoring Schedule of uemp Implementation and Environmental Monitoring III. METHODOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Monitoring of Compliance with the EMP Ambient Environmental Quality Monitoring Air Quality Monitoring Surface Water Quality Monitoring IV. STATUS OF uemp IMPLEMENTATION Capacity Building and Training Compliance with ADB Loan Covenants Compliance with Government Environmental Requirements Environmental Protection Commitment (EPC) Quarry/Aggregate Sources, Borrow Pits and Disposal Site Permits Status of Updating of EMP and Preparation of SEMP Staff Resources for EMP Implementation Information Dissemination Compliance with the uemp during the Pre-construction Stage Status of Compliance with the uemp during the Construction Stage Bac Kan Provincial Road, PR Cao Bang Provincial Road, PR Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) ii

3 4.8.3 Ha Giang Provincial Roads, PR 176A and PR Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads, PR 187 and PR Yen Bai Provincial Road, PR Lao Cai Provincial Roads, PR 151, PR 151B, PR 154, PR 156 and PR Outstanding Environmental Issues and Recommendations Feedback from Local Communities Ambient Environmental Quality Monitoring Environmental Standards Sampling Sites Results of Air Quality Monitoring Results of TSP Monitoring Results of Noise Monitoring Results of Surface Water Quality Monitoring Water Quality of Streams at Bac Kan Provincial Road Water Quality of Streams at Cao Bang Provincial Road Water Quality of Streams at Ha Giang Provincial Roads Water Quality of Streams at Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads Water Quality of Streams at Yen Bai Provincial Roads Water Quality of Streams at Lao Cai Provincial Roads V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Overall Progress of Implementation of Environmental Management Measures Recommendations Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) iii

4 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank BOD5 Biological oxygen demand, 5-day CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DARD Department of Agriculture and Rural Development DCI Department of Culture and Information DDC Detailed design consultant DO Dissolved oxygen DONRE Department of Natural Resources and Environment EA Executing agency EMP Environmental management plan ES Environmental Specialist ESO Environment and safety officer FPD Provincial Forest Protection Department GRC Grievance redress committee GOV Government of Vietnam HIV-AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus- acquired immune deficiency syndrome IEE Initial environmental examination JCC Joint Coordination Committee MONRE Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment MOT Ministry of Transport NGO Non-governmental organization PCC Project coordinating consultant PDOT Provincial Department of Transport PPMU Provincial project management unit PPC Provincial Peoples Committee PPE Personal protective equipment ROW Right-of-way RP Resettlement plan SC Steering Committee SEMP Specific Environmental Management Plan SPS ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) SR Sensitive receiver TA Technical assistance TCNMP Transport Connections in Northern Mountainous Provinces TCVN National Technical Standards of Vietnam QCVN Vietnam National Environmental Standards TOR Terms of reference TRP Tree-cutting and replanting plan TSS Total suspended solids TSP Total suspended particulates uemp Updated Environmental Management Plan UXO Unexploded ordnance Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) iv

5 This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) v

6 I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Description The Government of Vietnam, in pursuit of its poverty reduction and road improvement programs, is implementing the Transport Connections in Northern Mountainous Provinces (TCNMP) Project (The Project). The Project covers the six northern mountainous provinces of Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai and Lao Cai. The Project will rehabilitate/improve twelve provincial road sections with a total of 284 kms in the six provinces. It is jointly financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Vietnam at an estimated cost of US$106.6 million. The Project incorporates flexible design guidelines to reduce life-cycle costs and to improve the sustainability of the roads. Resiliency to disasters and adaptability to climate change impacts have been considered in the design. The twelve high priority provincial road sections selected for improvement are listed in Table 1. The roads have been divided into 23 contract packages. The locations of the roads and contract packages are shown on the map in Figure 1. Table 1. List of Project Roads Province Road Section Road Length (km) Proposed Road Upgrading Bac Kan PR Class IV and V Cao Bang PR Class V Ha Giang Tuyen Quang PR 176A 29.2 Class VI PR Class IV PR Class V PR Class V Yen Bai PR Class IV PR Class V Starting point Junction with PR 254 (Ngoc Phai Commune; km 0+000) Junction with NH-34 (Ca Thanh Commune, Nguyin Binh District; km 0) Du Gia Commune, Yen Minh District; km Vinh Tuy, Bac Quang District; km Junction with PR 176, at Dai Thi Bridge, Yen Lap Commune, Chiem Hoa District; km Junction with PR 176 at Bo Village, Binh Xa, Ha Yem District; km Junction Nam Cuong, Nguyen Thai Hoc ward, Yen Bai City; km Junction with NH 279 PR-151B 15.0 Class V Junction with PR 151, Lao Vao Lao Cai PR-154 Junction with NH 4-D, 13.0 Class V Muong Khong town PR Class V Junction with NH 4-E, Tan Stream (Hop Thanh) PR Class V Junction with NH 279 (at Pho Rang Bridge) Project Total Ending point Junction with PR 87 (Yen Thinh Commune; km ) Huy Giap Commune, Bao Lac District, km Junction with PR 176 at Mau Due Commune; km Xuan Giang Commune, Quang Binh District, km Keo Mac Pass (border with Bac Kan Province), Yen Lap Commune, Chiem Hoa Province; km Trung Son, Yen Thuan, Ham Yen; km Dong Cuong Village, Van Yen District, Yen Bai Province, km Near Khe Hong, Provincial border with Yen Bai, km NH-279, Hoa Mac Commune Nam Chay Commune; km Bac Cuong Commune Xuan Hoa Commune Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 6

7 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Report Figure 1. Location of the TCNMP Project Roads This report has been prepared in line with the Terms of Reference for the Project Coordination Consultant (PCC). It documents the implementation of the updated Environmental Management Plan (uemp) and the results of the Environmental Quality Monitoring for all the ongoing civil works of the Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 7

8 road contract packages under the TCNMP Project. This report presents the results of the environmental management and monitoring activities from July 2014 to December The report covers the: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) environmental capacity building activities conducted during the period; status of compliance with ADB environmental loan covenants and with the environmental requirements of the Government of Vietnam during the report period; status of implementation of the environmental mitigation measures during the report period based on the IEE and updated EMPs and SEMPs, including documentation of complaints received and corresponding action/resolution; and results of the environmental monitoring of air quality (TSP and noise) and surface water quality covering the baseline and three quarterly monitoring. 1.3 Progress of Project Implementation On-going Construction Activities All the 23 civil works contract packages are ongoing as of 31 December TQ-R in Tuyen Quang Province commenced in October Province Road Section Bac Kan PR 255 Cao Bang Ha Giang Tuyen Quang PR 202 PR176A PR 183 PR 187 Table 2. On-going Civil Works as of 31 December 2014 Contract Contractor Scope Package Construction of 4 bridges Joint Venture of Toan Phat Investment BK-R255- and Construction JSC Me Linh 01 Construction and House Development BK-R BK-R BK-R CB-R CB-R CB-R HG- R176A-01 HG- R176A-02 HG-R HG-R TQ-R Const. of Section Km Km Const. of Section Km Km Const. of Section Km Km Rehab. of Ca Thanh Lung Pan Ban Rien Km Km Rehab. of Ca Thanh Lung Pan Ban Rien Km Km Rehab. of Ca Thanh Lung Pan Ban Rien Km Km Rehab of road section Minh Ngoc Mau Due; km Km Company Joint Venture Thai Bac Ha Joint Venture of Tan Thanh JSC Bac Kan Investment and Construction JSC Start Date Completion Date 03/01/ /01/16 04/10/ /09/15 25/12/ /09/15 Joint Venture of Me Linh Construction and House Development Company and An Thinh JSC 24/09/ /09/15 Joint Venture of Dong Do JSC Corporation and Cao Bang 15/11/ /11/15 Construction JSC No. 1 Joint Venture of Construction Jsc No. 568 and Construction JSC No /11/ /11/15 Joint Venture of Thang Long Construction Jsc and Quang Trung Co. Ltd. 15/11/ /11/15 Joint Venture of Cao Nguyen VN Company Toan Phat-Dong Bac 01/04/ /03/16 Km Km Joint Venture of TRAENCO JSC Dong Bac One Member Co. Rehab of road section Joint Venture of Hiep Phu co. Ltd and Minh Ngoc Mau Due; TADICO Investment and Construction Km Km JSC Rehab of road section Minh Ngoc Mau Due; Km Km Rehab of road section Km Km Joint Venture of Tan Thanh JSC 559 JSC Bien Dong Const No. 568 JSC Joint Venture of Hung Thinh Co. Ltd Toan Phat Industry Construction Co. 14/05/ /05/16 15/04/ /04/16 15/04/ /04/16 20/02/ /02/16 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 8

9 PR 189 Yen Bai PR 163 PR 151 PR 151B Lao Cai PR 154 PR 156 PR 160 TQ-R TQ-R TQ-R YB-R YB-R YB-R LC-R LC- R151B-01 LC-R LC-R LC-R Rehab of road section Km Km Rehab of road section Km Km Rehab of road section Km Km Const. of Yen Bai Khe Sang Road, Section Yen Bai Trai Hut Km Km Const. of Yen Bai Khe Sang Road, Section Yen Bai Trai Hut Km Km Yen Bai Khe Sang Road Section Yen Bai Trai Hut Construction of 5 bridges Rehab of Tan An Khe Sang Km Km Km Km Km Km Rehab of Vo Lao Nam Rang Hoa Mac Km Km and Km Km Rehab of Km Km Rehab of Bac Cuong Ta Phoi Hop Thanh Km Km and Km Km Km Km Ltd. Quoc Khanh Joint Venture of Trung Thanh Investment and Construction Co. Ltd. Thanh Giang Construction and Commercial Co. Ltd Co. Ltd. Joint Venture of Thinh Hung Co., Ltd. Vinh Binh One Member Co., Ltd and Minh Phuong Tuyen Quang Co., Ltd. Thanh Hung Investment and Construction Co. Ltd. Joint Venture of Hiep Phu - Thanh Hung - Dong Tien Joint Venture of Thi Son Truong Tho GT Yen Bai Joint Venture of Bien Dong City 568 City Phuc Binh Co. Ltd. 28/02/ /02/16 28/02/ /02/16 01/10/14-17/05/ /05/15 01/08/ /08/15 10/09/ /09/15 01/09/ /03/15 Joint Venture of Hoang Son Const. Co. Ltd and Lao Cai Construction Bridge JSC 01/09/ /01/17 Joint Venture of Dong Hai Hoang Son 21/8/ /06/15 Joint Venture of Construction Company No. VI and Hoang Lien Thanh Company 18/10/ /10/15 COTABIG Co. Ltd 01/09/ /08/15 Source: Transport Connections in Northern Mountainous Provinces Project, Monthly Report December 2014, PCC The fourteen contract packages that were awarded in 2013 have varying accomplishments during the period covered by this report. As of December 2014, construction activities focus on the following: No. 1 Contract package BK-R BK-R BK-R Construction Activities, July-December 2014 Na Tum bridge (Km ): beams and approach bridge under construction Ban Bay bridge (Km 9+974): piers completed; awaiting beams Na Ca bridge (Km13+388): constructed piers; still awaiting girder Ban Cau bridge (Km18+120): not yet repaired; Ban Vay bridge (Km ): pier foundation and superstructure completed, bridge approaches under construction Na Tum bridge (Km 0+747): beams and bridge approaches under construction Ban Bay bridge (Km 9+974): piers completed, awaiting beams Na Ca bridge (km ): piers and bridge superstructure completed Ban Cau bridge (km ): boring for pier foundation Lowering of slopes, re-routing, slope protection, construction of road pavement and drainage Spreading of base course and drainage construction Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 9

10 BK-R Base course, road surfacing, construction of drainage CB-R CB-R CB-R HG-R176A- 01 HG-R176A- 02 HG-R HG-R TQ-R TQ-R189-1/3 TQ-R189-2/3 TQ-R189-3/3 YB-R YB-R YB-R LC-R LC-R LC-R151B01 LC-R LC-R Construction of road beds and vertical sewer and drainage lines Lowering of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and vertical drains, awaiting base construction Road bed under construction, spreading of base aggregates, construction of vertical drains Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, construction of road beds and sewers across the road (starting point of Km 38- Km 45). Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, roadway and sewer construction Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers across the road are built, (the starting point of Km ~ Km 5). Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection; construction of roadbeds and sewer. Keo Mac Bridge under construction. Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers across the road Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers across the road Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers across the road Vertical drains and corrugated steel plate balustrade under construction Vertical drains and corrugated steel plate balustrade are being completed; construction of general items as bridge, road, drain, slope protection Nga Quan bridge: Bridge completed; cleaning up Nghia Phương bridge: Bridge completed; cleaning up Viet Thanh bridge: Bridge completed; cleaning up Yên Hưng bridge: Bridge completed; cleaning up Km 0-Km 4: Spreading of base course and asphalting Km 4-Km7: Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers Km7-Km10: Drainage construction and materials stockpiling Construction of piers for Suoi Chan Bridge Km Km0+700: Cutting of slopes Spreading of base course, construction of vertical drains, slope protection, asphalting Hoa Mac bridge (Chan stream) at Km10 under construction Cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, construction of road beds and sewers across the road Km 0 Km 4: Road surfacing, base course Ba Xa bridge: surface/sides of bridge are being constructed; bridge approach being constructed Khe Quạt Bridge: bridge surfacing/sides of bridge under construction Cầu Khe Hồng: sides of bridge surface/sides of bridge and access road are being constructed Khe Sang spillway: underground drains completed Pho Rang bridge: beams under construction; spreading of base course for roadway Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 10

11 2.1.2 Construction Activities during the Previous Reporting Period Construction activities during the past months covered by the second semi-annual monitoring (January to June 2014) included boring and construction of pier foundations of bridges, construction of road bed and sewer, cutting of slopes, route adjustment, slope protection, and construction of vertical drains and corrugated steel plate balustrade Planned Construction Activities for the Next Reporting Period For the next six months, construction activities will focus on the uncompleted sections of the roads and on the remaining bridges. The scope of works will cover base and sub-base preparation, pavement works, construction of culverts and miscellaneous items that include road furniture and pavement markings, guard rails, guide post, directional arrow markings, kilometer post and traffic control and construction of superstructure for the remaining bridges. II. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING FRAMEWORK The following environmental policies, laws, decrees, standards and technical regulations guided the implementation of the environmental management measures and environmental monitoring activities during the construction of the roads. Whenever newer versions become effective, the latest version shall be used as reference. 2.2 Applicable Policies, Laws, Decrees, Regulations and Standards Vietnam Environmental Laws, Regulations and Standards (i) Laws: (ii) No: 52/2005/QH11: Law on Environmental Protection (29 Nov 2005) as amended by Decree (28 February 2008) Decrees and Circulars: Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP, on Guidelines for SEA, EIA and EPC (18 Apr 2011) (iii) Circular No. 26/2011/TT-BTNMT, MONRE, Detailed Guidelines for Implementation of the Governmental Decree N29:2011/ND-CP on SEA, EIA, EPC. Circular No. 09/2010/TT-BGTVT of April 6, 2010 on environmental protection in the development of transport infrastructure. Water Quality Standards and Technical Regulations QCVN 08: 2008/BTNMT NTR: Surface water QCVN 14: 2008/BTNMT- NTR: Domestic wastewater QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT- NTR: Industrial wastewater Air Quality QCVN 05:2009/BTNMT- NTR: Ambient Air Solid waste Soil Decision No. 27/2004/QĐ - BXD (9 Nov 2004) issued by Minister of Construction regarding promulgation on Vietnam Construction Standard TCXDVN 320:2004 "Dumping ground of toxic wastes Design standard". QCVN 03:2008/BTNMT- NTR: Maximum concentrations of heavy metals in soil Noise and vibration QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT: NTR: Noise Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 11

12 QCVN 27:2010/BTNMT: NTR: Vibration Labor sanitation Decision No. 3733/2002/QĐ-BYT (10 Oct 2002) issued by Heath Care Department on application of 21 standards on labour sanitation Construction TCVN , TCVN & TCVN : Safety in construction QĐ 955/1998/QĐ-BLĐTBXH: Labour safety ADB Safeguard Policy and Environmental Safeguards ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and environmental safeguards requirements. 2.3 Institutional Arrangement for EMP Implementation and Monitoring Responsibilities of Parties in Environmental Monitoring The organizational structure for the implementation of environmental monitoring is presented in Figure 2. PPC JCC ADB DONRE PDOT PPMU PCC (ES) Detailed Design Consultant Contractors Supervision Consultant Community Direct contact Indirect contact Figure 2. Organizational Structure for Environmental Monitoring Roles and Responsibilities in EMP Implementation and Monitoring The roles and responsibilities of the different institutions in EMP implementation and monitoring are described in Table 3. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 12

13 Agency Table 3. Roles and Responsibilities in EMP Implementation and Monitoring Roles/Responsibilities Provincial People s Committee (PPC) Executing agency with overall responsibility for project construction and operation Ensure that sufficient funds are available to properly implement the EMP Ensure that the Project, regardless of financing source, complies with the provisions of the EMP and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS) Ensure that Project implementation complies with Vietnam environmental policies and regulations Ensure that tender and contract documents include Project EMP and SEMPs Provincial Project Management Unit (PPMU under PDOT) Ensure that EMP provisions are strictly implemented during various project phases (design/pre-construction, construction and operation) to mitigate environmental impacts to acceptable levels Undertake monitoring of the implementation of the EMP (mitigation and monitoring measures) with assistance from PSC and PCC. Ensure that Project implementation complies with ADB environmental policy and safeguards policy statement (SPS 2009) principles & requirements For project duration, commit and retain a dedicated staff within PPMU as environment and safety officer (ESO) to oversee EMP implementation Ensure that environmental protection and mitigation measures in the EMP are incorporated in the detailed design Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from DONRE prior to award of civil works contracts Include the Project EMP and SEMPs in the bid and contract documents for civil works; Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples' concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project's environmental performance With assistance from PCC, prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports for submission to ADB Based on the results of EMP monitoring, identify environmental corrective actions and prepare a corrective action plan as necessary for submission to ADB JCC Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) Engage environment specialists under the PCC to ensure proper implementation and monitoring of EMP provisions Ensure that DDC incorporates into the project design the environmental protection and impact mitigation measures identified in the EMP for the design stage Assist PPMU to ensure that all environmental requirements and mitigation measures from the IEE are incorporated in the bidding documents and contracts During detailed design phase carry out baseline data collection on air quality, noise and surface water quality (as specified in the EMP) During detailed design phase, prepare method statement/semps (Erosion Control Plan, Waste Management and Spoils Disposal Plan, Noise and Dust Control Plan, etc.) described in the IEE/EMP Implement all mitigation and monitoring measures (via contractors) for various project phases specified as PCC s tasks in the EMP Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 13

14 Agency Roles/Responsibilities Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) Contractors Work with JCC and PPMU to execute any additional environmental assessment prior to project construction as required in the EMP (e.g., preparation of new or supplementary environmental assessment in case of change in alignment that will result to adverse environmental impacts that are not in the scope of the IEE prepared during loan processing, etc) Undertake environmental management capacity building activities for PPMU as described in the IEE and EMP Engage international and national environmental specialists to ensure proper implementation of EMP provisions. Through these specialists, the PCC shall: i) ensure proper and timely implementation of PCC s tasks specified in the EMP, ii) conduct environmental training as specified in the IEE/EMP for PPMU, iii) conduct worker s orientation on EMP provisions, iv) conduct field measurements (via contractors) for surface water quality dust and noise as required in the EMP, and v) prepare environmental baseline report and environmental semi-annual environmental monitoring reports, as specified in the EMP, for submission to ADB. Incorporate into the project design the environmental protection and mitigation measures identified in the EMP for the design stage; During detailed design phase provide all necessary information to the PCC to facilitate preparation of SEMPs (Erosion Control Plan, Waste Management and Spoils Disposal Plan, Noise and Dust Control Plan, etc.) described in the IEE/EMP. During detailed design phase notify PCC and JCC of any change in alignment or project design/components and provide all necessary information to the PCC to facilitate preparation of any additional environmental assessment prior to project construction as required in the EMP (e.g., preparation of new or supplementary environmental assessment in case of change in alignment that will result to adverse environmental impacts that are not within the scope of the IEE prepared during loan processing, etc.) During detailed design phase provide all necessary information to the PPMU and SC and JCC to facilitate obtaining environmental approvals from DONRE prior to award of civil works contracts. Continuous compliance monitoring of Construction Contractor Collect information to monitor contractor implementation of the EMP and SEMPs Assess environmental impacts resulting from site works and facilities Undertake day to day project supervision to ensure that the EMP and SEMPs are properly implemented by contractors, Orient workers on EMP and SEMP implementation, health and safety Document and report to PPMU on occupational accidents, diseases and incidents As part of regular progress report submission to PPMU, prepare reports on the status of contractor implementation of the EMP, health and safety Engage a national environment specialist to ensure proper implementation of the above tasks. Recruit qualified environmental officer to ensure compliance with environmental statutory and contractual obligations and proper Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 14

15 Agency Roles/Responsibilities Provincial Department of Transport (PDOT) Department of Natural resources and environment (DONRE) Local communities Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation measures in the EMP Implement additional environmental mitigation measures, as necessary Responsible for operation and maintenance of Project road Implement EMP monitoring during operation Review and approve environmental assessment reports required by the Government. Undertake monitoring of the project s environmental performance based on their mandate Undertake monitoring contractors construction activities. Based on Grievance Redress Mechanism, timely inform to local government and PPMU on the action which do not comply with environmental management measures Schedule of uemp Implementation and Environmental Monitoring The schedule of activities relating to uemp implementation and environmental monitoring is shown in Table 4 while the work schedule of the Environmental Specialists of the PCC is shown in Table 5. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 15

16 Environment Monitoring Semi-annual Report Jan-Jun 2014 Table 4. Schedule of uemp Implementation and Environmental Monitoring Activities No I Activity/Task Understanding the Project and Setting the Framework Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 I.1 Field visit I.2 Review IEEs and TOR I.3 Prepare initial EMP as master outline I.4 Input to inception Report I.5 Prepare SEMP outline I.6 Prepare line maps II II.1 II.2 II.3 II.4 II.5 III III.1 III.2 III.3 III.4 IV Preparing EMP, SEMP Documents EMP YB EMP LC, BK EMP CB, TQ, HG, SEMP YB and LC SEMP BK, TQ, CB, HG Environmental Management Training and Environmental Instrument Monitoring Prepare environment training materials and questionnaires Prepare and conduct environment training needs assessment Deliver and Assess Initial Environment Training Arrange for Baseline Instrument Monitoring Environmental Monitoring of Construction Impacts IV.1 IV.2 IV.3 IV.4 IV.5 Conduct Baseline instrument monitoring Periodic instrument monitoring 3 month/6 month Works with contractors to complete SEMP Visual monitoring and inspection of contractors environment management Periodic report Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 16

17 Table 5. Work Schedule of the Environmental Specialists of the PCC Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 17

18 Report Jan-Jun 2014 III. METHODOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3.1 Monitoring of Compliance with the EMP Monitoring of compliance by the contractors with the EMP is done on a daily basis by the CSC and weekly by the PCC through visual inspection. Monitoring is aided by the monitoring checklist prepared by the PCC and approved by the ADB and the DOT/PPMU. The effectiveness of a contractor s environmental management of a particular impact item is evaluated subjectively using the following rating criteria: 1 very good: all required measures conducted 2 good: main measures conducted 3 medium: some measures conducted 4 weak: few measures conducted 5 very weak: very few measures conducted Follow-on actions or remedial measures are recommended by the monitoring team for environmental management measures that were not satisfactorily met. 3.2 Ambient Environmental Quality Monitoring For the TCNMP Project, the EMP recommended quarterly monitoring of ambient air and surface water quality. The objective of this monitoring is to gauge if the project construction activities are contributing to degradation of ambient air and surface water quality or to gauge whether the maximum allowed concentration of pollutants are not exceeded due to the project Air Quality Monitoring The parameters for ambient air quality monitoring are total suspended solids (TSP or dust) and noise level (LAeq). The selected sampling points are the same for the air and noise monitoring. The recommended frequency are as follows: Air (TSP) : 1 hourly sample every 2 hours from 0600 hours to 2200 hours, 8 samples per day x 32 sampling points (8 routes) Noise : each sampling point measured for one hour every 2 hours from 0600 hours to 2200 hours, 8 measurements/day/sampling point x 32 sampling points TSP measurements were conducted using the portable Dust Sampler Sibata SL 20/30, Japan; HAZ- DUST Model EPAM 5000 while noise levels were measured using a sound level meter RION-NL04 and RION NL21. The reference standards for sampling and analysis of results are TCVN 5067:1995 (QCVN 05:2009/BTNMT) for TSP and TCVN :2010 (ISO :2003) and TCVN :2003 (QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT) for noise Surface Water Quality Monitoring Fifty-three (53) sampling sites within eight (8) routes were selected for monitoring. For each sampling site, two samples, (one 50 m upstream and one 50 m downstream) from the road or bridge construction site were collected. For each sampling point, ten parameters were recommended for analysis, namely: temperature, ph, turbidity, TSS, DO, BOD 5, COD, Oil and Grease, Total Coliform and Fecal coliform. Temperature, ph, turbidity and DO were measured on site using a calibrated hand-held multi-parameter meter (WQC 22A & 24 (DKK TOA). Samples for TSS, BOD 5, COD, Oil and Grease, Coliform and Fecal coliform were collected employing sampling techniques and preservation appropriate for each parameter. The samples were sent and analyzed in the laboratory of C.O.M.P.O Vietnam Joint Stock Company. Table 6 shows the analytical method used for each water quality parameter analyzed in the laboratory. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 18

19 Table 6. Water Quality Analytical Method and Reference Standard No Parameter Analytical Method Reference Standard 1 TSS Filtration through glass fiber filters and weighing TCVN 6625:2000 (ISO ) 2 Oil and Grease Quantitative (weighing) method TCVN 5070: COD Closed reflux and colorimetric SMEWW 5220D:2012 method 3 BOD 5 Dilution and seeding method with allylthiourea addition for samples having BOD 5 3 mg/l TCVN :2008; ISO :2003) Method for undiluted sample (for samples having BOD 5 in the range 0.5mg/L to 6mg/L oxygen) 4 Coliform Multiple Tube Fermentation technique, most probable number method TCVN :2008; ISO :2003) TCVN Fecal Coliform TCVN The methodology of environmental monitoring, data analysis and reporting is illustrated in Figure 3. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 19

20 Environment Monitoring Semi-annual Report Jan-Jun 2014 Method of laboratory analyses Visual Inspection Checking daily/weekly on environmental management of works in-progress, work sites, and environmental management performance Instrument-based sampling and measurement Instrument-based sampling and measurement of ambient dust levels (particulate matter - PM) and noise levels (LAeq) Instrument-based sampling and laboratory testing Surface water quality (temp, TOC, ph, DO, COD, BOD5, turbidity, SS, oil and grease, total and fecal coliforms Number norms, Parameters standards and methods Ambient air TCVN 5067: Total suspended dust 1995(QCVN 05:2009/BTNMT) TCVN :2008 (ISO :2003) Noise (sound level)leq TCVN :2010 (ISO :2003)(QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT) Surface water ( Rivers, streams) TCVN 5996:1995 (ISO 5667/6:1990) APHA 1060 B PCC (ES) CSC PCC (COMPO) PCC (COMPO) Surface water (ponds, lakes) TCVN 5994:1995 (ISO :1987) Monthly Daily/ Weekly Baseline Survey Every 6 months during construction Baseline Survey Every 3 months during construction Monthly Report Monthly Report Baseline Survey report Periodic instrument monitoring report Baseline Survey report Periodic instrument monitoring report Quarterly Reports Semi-Annual Reports Figure 3. Environment Monitoring Methodology Project Coodination Consultant (PCC) 20

21 IV. STATUS OF uemp IMPLEMENTATION 4.1 Capacity Building and Training All formal trainings to foster awareness on ADB s safeguard policies and environmental regulations of Vietnam, and to enhance the capacity of the PPMU, the CSC and the contractors in environmental management have been conducted in CY During this report period, guidance and training on EMP implementation and monitoring were provided by the PCC to the CSC and the contractors during coordination meetings in the course of the PCC s monitoring activities. Table 7 lists the completed capacity building and training activities up to the end of this report period. Table 7. Completed Capacity Building and Training Training Topic Participants Training Period ADB and Vietnam Government s environmental policies Nov 2013 Requirement on preparing and implementing uemp Requirement on preparing and implementing SEMP PPMU & PDOT Staff Inspecting and monitoring environmental compliance of the project SEMP preparation and use of environmental monitoring form Contractors/CSC Bac Kan 10 Oct 2013 Yen Bai 22 Oct 2013 Cao Bang 14 Nov 2013 Lao Cai Oct Dec 2013 Tuyen Quang 12 Dec 2013 Ha Giang 30 Dec 2013 On-the-job training and instructions to Contractors and Supervision Consultants and monitoring of compliance to environment protection measures during the construction. - Reminders and instructions to carry out environmental impact mitigation measures during the construction. - Instructions in filling out form of environment monitoring of Supervision Consultant, Contractors. All contractors/csc Jul-Dec 2014 (During site visits/monthly compliance monitoring) 4.2 Compliance with ADB Loan Covenants Table 8 shows the status of compliance with ADB s loan covenants during this report period. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 21

22 Table 8. Status of Compliance with ADB Loan Covenants Complied? Loan Covenant Y N P The Borrower shall ensure that: (i) the Project is implemented in accordance with the Borrower s laws and regulations on environment, as well as ADB's Safeguard Policy 2009 (ADB s SPS), and that there is no significant damage to the natural environment as a result of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project facilities; (ii) if there is any discrepancy between the Borrower s laws and regulations, and ADB's SPS, then ADB's policy shall apply; (iii) ADB s environmental policy and requirements are applied and implemented for all project components regardless of financing source; (iv) the Works contracts under the Project include specific measures to mitigate negative environmental impacts caused by the construction activities in accordance with the requirements of the EMP prepared for the Project, and the EMP shall be included in the bidding and contract documents requiring contractors to comply with all applicable provisions; (v) adequate budget and staff resources are allocated for the EMP implementation; (vi) the contractors engaged under the Works contracts are in strict compliance with the EMP requirements; (vii) environmental approvals required by the Borrower are obtained in a timely manner and copies of such approvals shall be submitted to ADB upon issuance; (viii) the Borrower shall cause Ha Giang province to ensure that the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark Management Board is consulted during detailed design phase for Project road 176A and that a requisite Project report is compiled to obtain UNESCO s concurrence; (ix) construction works carried out by contractors are adequately supervised and monitored to ensure compliance with the EMP; (x) new or supplementary environmental assessment report shall be prepared in compliance with ADB s SPS if there are any additional components or changes in the Project such as specific location and design, among others, that will result to adverse environmental impacts and are not within the Scope of the environmental assessment report cleared by ADB; such documents shall be submitted to ADB for clearance prior to implementation of additional components or major Explanation Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 22 No significant damage to the environment has been reported during the report period. No identified discrepancy between Vietnam laws and regulations and SPS EMP conditions were incorporated in the bidding and contract documents. Budget for SEMP implementation are included in the respective contract cost. PMU, PCC and CSC have assigned staff to regularly monitor the contractors implementation of the SEMPs. Contractors performance being continuously monitored. Some contractors still need to improve on compliance (See Section 4.8) See Table 4-3. UNESCO Permission obtained on 26 July (See Table 4-3) Supervision continuously being carried out by the ES of CSC and regulalry monitored by the PCC EMPs have been updated prior to construction stage. No significant change in alignment during the construction stage that warrant new updating of EMP.

23 Loan Covenant changes and corresponding approval from the Borrower's (approving authority) shall be obtained in a timely manner; (xi) if any unanticipated environmental impacts become apparent during project implementation, prepare a corrective action plan and submit this to ADB for clearance and ensure implementation of the corrective action plan; (xii) establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, acceptable to ADB, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples' concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project's environmental performance; and (xiii) semi-annual reports on implementation of the EMP are submitted to ADB. Complied? Y N P Explanation No unanticipated environmental impacts occurred during the period covered by this report. GRM has been established and approved by ADB. Feedback from local communities are regularly obtained (See Section 4.10) Being complied regularly. References: TCNMP Project Administration Manual, 12 May 2012 and Loan Agreement Special Operations, Schedule 5. Legend: Y-Yes N-No P-Partial 4.3 Compliance with Government Environmental Requirements Environmental Protection Commitment (EPC) As recommended in the IEE, EPCs were obtained by the PPMU from the respective Provincial People s Committee (PCC) for all the Project roads. The EPCs were obtained during the early stages of project preparation and detailed design. For Ha Giang where a section of PR 176A passes through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark which is a declared UNESCO heritage site, permission from the UNESCO National Committee of Vietnam was also obtained. EPCs have been obtained for all the provincial roads as of August The complete list of EPCs may be found in the second semi-annual report (January to June 2014) Quarry/Aggregate Sources, Borrow Pits and Disposal Site Permits The required permits for identified quarry/aggregates sources, borrow pits and disposal sites for each of the provincial road projects were mostly obtained by the PPMU during the detailed design stage. The status of permits for the sources of quarry/aggregates, borrow pits and disposal sites can be found in Appendix 1 of the second semi-annual report (January to June 2014). During the construction stage, utilization of quarry/aggregate sources, borrow pits and disposal sites are regularly monitored. During this report period, it had been noted that some of the disposal sites being used by some contractors do not have permits. The contractors have been advised to use only quarry/aggregate sources, borrow pits and disposal sites that have been given permit. The non-complying contractors were advised to immediately clean up and rehabilitate pits and disposal sites that were not approved for use. 4.4 Status of Updating of EMP and Preparation of SEMP Updating of the EMP for all the twelve road sections in the six provinces were undertaken in All the updated EMPs have been approved by ADB also in As of this reporting period, the SEMPs for all the 23 contract packages have been approved by the respective PPMUs. It is required that the SEMPs be updated during the construction stage whenever there are adjustments in design or revision in construction methodology to ensure that the mitigation measures are appropriate for the potential impacts. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 23

24 The SEMP for Package LC-R160 was updated due to changes in the construction method for Pho Rang Bridge. The PCC provided guidance to the Contractor during the revision. The PPMU has approved the updated SEMP (See Appendix 1). Table 9 shows details of SEMP approval and current status. Provin ce Bac Kan Cao Bang Ha Giang Tuyen Quang Yen Bai Lao Cai Road Section Contract Package Table 9. Status of SEMP Approval Approval Reference No. Approving Authority Date Approved Revision Status BK-R a/CV-QLDA Bac Kan PPMU 11/02/2014 No revision PR 255 BK-R a/CV-QLDA Bac Kan PPMU 10/02/2014 No revision BK-R a/CV-QLDA Bac Kan PPMU 18/03/2014 No revision BK-R a/CV-QLDA Bac Kan PPMU 11/02/2014 No revision CB-R /BQKDA1 Cao Bang PPMU 24/03/2014 No revision PR 202 CB-R /BQKDA1 Cao Bang PPMU 24/03/2014 No revision CB-R /BQKDA1 Cao Bang PPMU 24/03/2014 No revision PR176A HG-R176A- Ha Giang PPMU 5/05/2014 No revision 52 /PPMU-CV 01 HG-R176A- Ha Giang PPMU 12/06/2014 No revision 70/PPMU-CV 02 HG-R /SGTVT_C Ha Giang PPMU 22/05/2014 No revision PR 183 V HG-R /SGTVT_C Ha Giang PPMU 22/05/2014 No revision V PR 187 TQ-R Tuyen Quang 09/12/2013 No revision 371/QLDA PPMU TQ-R189-1/3 Tuyen Quang 10/12/2013 No revision 373/QLDA PPMU PR 189 TQ-R189-2/3 Tuyen Quang 10/12/2013 No revision 374/QLDA PPMU TQ-R189-3/3 Tuyen Quang 10/12/2013 No revision 375/QLDA PPMU YB-R a/SGTVT- Yen Bai PPMU 19/08/2013 No revision QLDTXD PR 163 YB-R /SGTVT- Yen Bai PPMU 02/10/2013 No revision QLDTXD YB-R / SGTVT- Yen Bai PPMU 17/10/2013 No revision QLDTXD PR 151 LC-R /BDA-DA2 PPMU Lao Cai 20/09/2013 No revision PR 151B LC-R151B /BDA-DA2 PPMU Lao Cai 12/09/2013 No revision PR 154 LC-R /BDA-DA2 PPMU Lao Cai 09/09/2013 No revision PR 156 LC-R /BDA-DA2 Lao Cai PPMU 15/10/2013 No revision Updated in May 2014 due to change in construction method of Pho Rang bridge from the approved bored pile PR 160 LC-R /BDA-DA2 Lao Cai PPMU 09/09/2013 to material-filling method and from aggregate surfacing to Macadam pavement at Km6. Updated SEMP has been approved by the Lao Cai PPMU. 4.5 Staff Resources for EMP Implementation During the fourth quarter 2014, the contractors have endeavored to supplement the staff in charge of environment and safety to ensure implementation of the SEMP. Some of the assigned personnel however still have not spent sufficient time for environmental management activities or have not regularly stayed on site. While the awareness by the contractors environmental staff, site managers and workers on environmental management and monitoring is improving, environmental management measures are not regularly implemented. The PCC continually gives out instructions and provides advices to the contractors to ensure compliance with the environmental requirements of the ADB and the Government of Vietnam. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 24

25 The CSCs are continually providing support to the PCC through close inspection of implementation of the environmental management measures and daily compliance at site. The CSC regularly submits reports to PPMU and PCC on monitoring of EMP implementation and compliance of Contractors, which serve as the bases for PPC to provide close guidance at site. Aside from assigning technicians for each package, the PPMUs have also assigned staff to monitor the EMP implementation for the whole Project. The PPMU leaders and staff in charge of each package, have been aware of responsibilities of the implementation of environmental impacts mitigation measures of each package. The PPMU staffs are in close coordination with the PCC, thus compliance to the uemp is gradually improving. 4.6 Information Dissemination Information relevant to the road contract packages are disseminated through (i) community consultations in communes, and (ii) through the public speaker system. During the previous reporting period, information dissemination has been conducted for five out of the 23 contract packages, namely: BK R255-01, BK R255-02, BK R255-03, BK R and LC R During the last quarter of 2014, the staffs in charge of environment in Bac Quang and Quang Binh Districts along HG-R183 were interviewed and it was found that they have not been informed about the SEMPs. It is recommended that the Ha Giang PPMU - PDoT disseminate information about the SEMP of each contractor to the district staffs. Information dissemination for the remaining packages shall be scheduled in the succeeding months. 4.7 Compliance with the uemp during the Pre-construction Stage As discussed in the second semi-annual report (Jan-Jun 2014), for all provincial roads, the requirements specified in the EMP with respect to: (i) design measures and public disclosure; (ii) project boundaries/location change; (iii) environmentally responsible procurement; (iv) environmental capacity development; (v) unexploded ordnances; (vi) updating of EMP, (vi) preparation of SEMPs, and (vii) securing permits have all been complied with as of the end of June Status of Compliance with the uemp during the Construction Stage Through continual monitoring, instructions and guidance provided by the PCC, the implementation of environmental impact mitigation measures by the construction contractors is gradually improving. There are still shortcomings however, thus compliance will be continuously monitored and improved Bac Kan Provincial Road, PR 255 Between July and December 2014, pile boring activities for the bridges under BK-R have all been completed while embankment works were completed for the roads. As of December 2014, ongoing activities are mainly on construction of beams and approaches for the bridges while activities for the road contract packages focused on base preparation and surfacing, construction of drainage lines and culverts, and slope protection. The contractors rated poorly in the management of spoils during the months of August and September At BK-R255-02, it was noted that some waste sites were eroded after the rains in September, especially at km km The sites of BK also became muddy and slippery after the rains. The contractors were advised to take mitigation measures such as rock fill, ditches, benching of waste sites, grass and tree planting to avoid run-off erosion and sliding. The Contractors performance on spoils management improved toward the last quarter of The contractors have also improved on drainage management, erosion control, surface water Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 25

26 pollution control, health and safety, and traffic management compared to their performance during the past six months. The contractors maintained good performance on noise and vibration control, worker and public health and safety, and traffic management. Most of the contractors performed well on dust and exhaust management, although at BK , poor dust management at one section of the road has been noted in October Table 10 summarizes the environmental measures that were implemented by the contractors and the environmental issues that were noted along PR 255 from July to December The assessment of effectiveness of the environmental management measures being implemented by the contractors of PR255 based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-1. Plates 1-16 show the environmental conditions at the various construction sites during this report period. Table 15a presents the reasons resulting in the non-compliance or partly-compliance of mitigation measures on environment stated in EMP and SEMP by the Contractors. Table 10. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, PR255, July-Dec 2014 Environmental Aspect Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR ) Spoil disposal Partially Complying. Waste Management Plan not submitted. The spoil sites do not meet environmental requirements. Although retaining wall was constructed, waste soil and rock slide down into stream. Whenever it rains, waste soil mixes with the runoff and is washed down into stream and pond around the waste sites. Waste Management Plan not submitted. Some waste sites were eroded after the rains in September, especially at km km1+400 Partially Complying. Waste Management Plan not submitted. Waste Management Plan not submitted. The sites became muddy and slippery after the rains in September ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste /Material Management Disposal of spoil in unapproved disposal site Complying. Practices segregation of solid wastes into organic and inorganic Not complying. Fuel storage areas with cover have not been provided; warning sign/fire hazard signs also not provided; there are uncollected and improperly stored Complying. Waste bins for segregation of organic and inorganic wastes have been provided. Partially complying Fuel storage areas for oil, gasoline and bitumen have been provided inc. fire extinguisher and fire warning sign; no record of hazardous wastes; waste oil is Complying. Waste bins for segregation of organic and inorganic wastes have been provided. Not complying. Fuel storage areas with cover have not been provided; warning sign/fire hazard signs also not provided; there are uncollected and improperly stored Complying. Waste bins for segregation of organic and inorganic wastes have been provided. Fuel storage area with cover provided; limited warning signs, fire signs; no record of hazardous wastes; waste oil is collected to recycle or sell Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 26

27 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR waste oil drums at sites; no record of hazardous wastes; waste oil is collected to re-cycle or sell. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying. Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed, especially near the bridge construction sites Poor site management leads to erosion at some sections. Temporary ditches were not provided during roadway construction causing stagnation of water on the road way when it rains, affecting the travel of road users. Materials stored far from river and stream. However, bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion are not provided. collected re-cycle or sell. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying. Waste soil piles wash out into the streams or ponds around the sites whenever it rains, potentially affecting agricultural production of local farmers. Equipment and construction vehicles maintenance area not provided. Materials stored far from river and stream. However, bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion are not provided. waste oil drums at site; no record of hazardous wastes; waste oil is collected to recycle or sell No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying. Poor site management leads to blocking of pond with soil from project site. Equipment and construction vehicles maintenance area not provided. Materials stored far from river and stream. However, bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion are not provided. No environmental issue noted during this period Materials stored far from river and stream. However, bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion are not provided. Partially complying Partially complying Partially complying Partially complying Existing septic toilet of Thanh Phat Company is near the stream No environmental issue noted during this period Latrines do not meet sanitation and environmental requirements Latrines do not meet sanitation and environmental requirements Waste bentonite from bored piling activity was not properly collected and affected the quality of the stream near the construction area. Installing work camp, vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Lack of wastewater containment facility Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 27

28 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR Equipment and construction vehicles maintenance area not provided. Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying. Trucks transporting spoils and aggregates are not provided with appropriate cover; does not spray water on barren areas and earth pavements. Partially complying PPE were provided to workers Fire extinguishers, first aid kits and stretcher had been provided at workers camps Vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Complying. Use water spray as required around demolition, excavation and work sites to suppress dust; Not complying. Workers have no PPE. Sufficient fire extinguisher, medicine cabinet, and waste bins for segregation of organic and inorganic garbage are not provided Vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying. Trucks transporting spoils and aggregates are not provided with appropriate cover; does not spray water on barren areas and earth pavements. Not all workers have been provided complete PPE (helmet, boots, gloves, dust mask) to workers during the construction. Worker's camps have been provided with first aid tools and fire extinguishers Vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying. Trucks transporting materials and waste spoil are without cover or have unsuitable cover; does not spray water on barren areas and earth pavements. Partially complying Not all workers have been provided complete PPE (helmet, boots, gloves, dust mask) to workers during the construction. Worker's camps have been provided with first aid tools and fire extinguishers 11) Traffic Management Not traffic management plan; insufficient warning signs and traffic signs, needs to provide flagman to ensure traffic safety at construction site of embankment and culvert; needs to provide danger No traffic managementt plan; lacks warning signs and barries at landslide prone areas; needs to provide danger warning signs at erosion prone areas; needs to clear side ditch when it rains, No traffic management plan; limited warning signs; lack of warning signs at slippery areas to ensure traffic safety; needs to provide flagman to ensure traffic safety at construction site of embankment and Partially complying No traffic management plan; lacks warning signs and barriers at construction sites; no flagman assigned at road construction areas to manage traffic; add danger/ warning signs at erosion prone areas; Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 28

29 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 12) Loss of biodiversity 13) Usage and storage of dynamite Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR BK-PR warning signs at erosion prone areas; needs to clear side ditch when it rains, needs to maintain road surface to avoid water stagnation on pavement impacting on traffic. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period needs to maintain road surface to avoid water stagnation on pavement impacting on traffic. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period culvert; needs to provide danger/ warning signs at erosion-prone areas; needs to clear side ditch when it rains, needs to maintain road surface to avoid water stagnation on pavement impacting on traffic. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period needs to clear side ditch when it rains, needs to maintain road surface to avoid water stagnation on pavement impacting on traffic. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period Plate 1. Waste Bentonite collection and treatment at Na Ca Brige construction BK-PR255-01; July 2014 Plate 2. Lack of warning signs and barries at landslide prone areas, BK-PR255-02, July Plate 3. Workers without PPE, BK-PR255-03, July 2014 Plate 4. Lack warning signs and barriers at construction site, BKK255-04, July 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 29

30 Plate 5. Lack of a separate area for fuel, asphalt; the fuel and materials are scattered at Vay Bridge construction sites and camps, BK-PR255-01, Aug 2014 Plate 6. Lack warning signs and barriers at construction site, BKK255-02, Aug Plate 7. Workers have no PPE, BK R255-02, Sep Plate 8. Workers position at waste site which is not compacted puts them in danger of sliding while working, BK , Sep 2014 Plate 9. The road section is muddy and soft and have not been compacted yet, causing difficult for road users km 8- km (Package No.BK R255-03), Sep 2014 Plate 10. Uncollected and improperly stored waste oil drum, km 8+200, BK R255-03, Sep 2014 Plate 11. Pond is filled with soil, BK R255-03, Sep 2014 Plate 12. Area prone to landsilde has not warning signs, BK R255-02, Oct 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 30

31 Plate 13. Dust generated during the construction of the road, BK R255-02, Oct Plate 14. Workers without PPE, BK-R255-02, Nov Plate 15. Workers with no PPE, BK255-03, Dec Plate 16. No flag men assigned for traffic control, BK255-04, Dec Cao Bang Provincial Road, PR 202 From July to December 2014, the contractors activities focused on embankment, rock fill, culvert casting, spreading of subbase and base course, installation of culverts, construction of drainage and slope protection. As in the past six months of 2014, the contractors of the three road packages rated poorly with respect to disposal of spoils, management of hazardous waste, management of public health and worker safety, and traffic management. The contractor of CB-PR202-2 rated poorly with respect to management of material stockpiles, spoil waste piles, and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings while the contractors of CB-PR202-1 and CB-PR202-3 rated poorly on usage and management of dynamite (See Appendix 2-2). Up to the end of this report period, few disposal sites have been provided with measures such as retaining wall and rock embankment to minimize environmental pollution and many disposal sites are still being operated without permit. Many sites prone to landslide or erosion have not been provided with warning signs or erosion control measures. It has been noted also that the contractors are not enforcing good traffic management, particularly from Km to Km This section of the road under the responsibility of Dong Do., JSC was flooded in July 2014, making it unsafe for road users. The PPMU and CSC have called the attention of the Contractor in writing to address the problem. Currently, some Contractors provided septic tanks at worker camps such as Dong Do., JSC and Thang Long Transport Works.,JSC; other Contractors, Work Construction., JSC No.568, Transport Construction. and JSC No.1. Quang Trung., Ltd provided temporary latrines. Investment and Construction JSC No.703 has not provided latrine to workers. Throughtout this monitoring period, the contractors maintained good performance with respect to noise and vibration management and control of biodiversity. The contractors also maintained good Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 31

32 performance with respect to dust and exhaust management except during the month of November 2014 when all contractors rated poorly on this aspect. Table 11 is a summary of the assessment of compliance by the contractors of CB-PR 202 to the mitigation measures recommended in the uemp during the period July to December The assessment of effectiveness of the environmental management measures being implemented by the contractors of PR202 based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-2. Plates show the environmental conditions at the various construction sites of CB-PR 202 between July and December Table 11. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, CB-PR202, Jul-Dec 2014 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 1) Spoil disposal 2) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste Management 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue CB-R CB-R CB-R Not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the disposal site; permits for new waste sites have not been secured Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel. No environmental issue noted during this period Partially complying Poor erosion control/sediment control Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Permits for the three unapproved sites which are being used for disposal have not been secured. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel. No environmental issue noted during this period Partially complying Poor erosion control/sediment control Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion complying complying complying complying Contractors have no maintenance areas for Permits for the unapproved sites which are being used for disposal have not been secured; not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the disposal site; Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying No erosion prevention measures Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Contractors have no maintenance areas for Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 32

33 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace 11) Traffic Management 12) Loss of biodiversity Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Trucks and heavy equipment meet emission standards; trucks transporting spoils without cover; do not spray water on roadways and stockpiles Some workers do not have PPE; lacks warning signs at landslide prone areas; complies with requirement on sanitary latrines No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at several construction sites; poor traffic control. No environmental issue noted during this period construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Trucks and heavy equipment meet emission standards; trucks transporting spoils without cover; do not spray water on roadways and stockpiles Some workers do not have PPE; lacks warning signs at landslide prone areas; complies with requirement on sanitary latrines No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at several construction sites; poor traffic control. No environmental issue noted during this period construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Trucks and heavy equipment meet emission standards; trucks transporting spoils without cover; do not spray water on roadways and stockpiles Some workers do not have PPE; lacks warning signs at landslide prone areas; complies with requirement on sanitary latrines No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at several construction sites; poor traffic control. No environmental issue noted during this period 13) Usage and storage of dynamite No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period Plate 17. Lack of warning signs at landslide prone area, CB- PR202-01, July 2014 Plate 18. Road section is muddy and soft, not compacted yet, causing difficulty to road users, CB R202-01, Jul 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 33

34 Plate 19. Lack of warning signs at areas prone to erosion, CB- PR202-01, Oct Plate 20 Road section is muddy and soft and not compacted, yet causing difficulty to road users, CB R202-01, Jul Plate 21. Workers camp of Cao Bang Transport Construction JSC No.I meets the requirements of sanitation and with electricity, domestic water CB R202-01, Oct Plate 22. La Cao Bang Transport Construction JSC No.I has not provided storages for fuel, as oil, petrolium, tar; fuel and material are still be stored at construction sites and worker CB-PR202-01, Oct Plate 23 Company No.568 still has not provided sanitary latrines, Company No.568, CB R202-02, Oct Plate 24. Lack of warning signs at construction site, CB R202-03, Oc Plate 25. The construction area of 568 Construction JSC from km19 to km 21 (Package No.CB-R202-02) where spoils has been disposed into rice and maize fields of households at Dinh Phung commune, Nguyen Binh district, obstructing the water flow into the cultivation fields, Nov Plate 26. Workers not using PPE, CB , Dec Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 34

35 Plate 27. No flag men assigned for traffic control and no warning signs at construction site, CB-R202-03, Dec Plate 28. Lack of erosion control measures and warning signs at erosion prone section of the road, CB-R202-03, Dec Ha Giang Provincial Roads, PR 176A and PR 183 Construction works for PR176A-01, PR and PR started in May 2014 while activities for PR176A-02 commenced in June. From July to December 2014, activities for these contract packages focused on excavation, earthworks and subbase preparation. These activities produced huge volume of spoils. Additional spoil disposal sites may be needed for some road sections and the Contractors had been advised to obtain the necessary permits for these sites before use. Among the environmental measures that were provided by the contractors are provision of first aid tools, fire extinguishers, latrines, domestic and fresh water supply at workers camps; and proper storage of dynamites and provision of hazard warning signs at the storage areas. Among the noted non-compliance by the contractors are: (1) lack of erosion control and warning signs at areas prone to landslide at PR 176A-02 and PR ; (2) improper storage and mishandling of hazardous materials such as oil, petroleum, diesel, tar, paint, waste oil, oiled clothes; (3) lack of log-book on hazardous materials storage, treatment and transportation; (3) lack of cover on trucks transporting materials and waste soils and rocks; and (4) lack of dust control such as spraying of water at dusty worksites. Table 12 is a summary of the assessment of compliance by the contractors of Ha Giang Provincial Roads to the mitigation measures recommended in the uemp during the period July to December The assessment of effectiveness of the environmental management measures being implemented by the contractors of PR176A and PR183 based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-3. Monthly reports on Site Environmental Compliance and Inspection Monitoring for the road projects in Ha Giang Province from July to December 2014 are attached in Appendix 3-3. Plates show the environmental conditions at the various construction sites of PR 176A and PR 183 between July and December Table 12. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, HG-R176A and HG-R183, Jul-Dec 2014 Environmental Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 1) Spoil disposal HG-R176A-01 HG-R176A-02 HG-R HG-R Partially complying. Not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the Not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the disposal site; permits for the 3 waste sites being Partially complying. Not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the disposal site; Partially complying. Not implementing mitigation measures of environmental pollution in the disposal site; Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 35

36 disposal site; permits for new waste sites have not been secured; Contractor has not submitted a spoil management plan to the CSC for approval. used for disposal have not been secured; Contractor has not submitted a spoil management plan to the CSC for approval. permits for the waste sites being used for disposal have not been secured; Contractor has not submitted a spoil management plan to the CSC for approval. permits for the waste sites being used for disposal have not been secured; Contractor has not submitted a spoil management plan to the CSC for approval. 2) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste Management 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface Partially complying. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Partially complying. Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but have not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partially complying Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but have not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partially complying Partially complying. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Partially complying. Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but have not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partially complying Partially complying. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No environmental issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Partially complying. Stores materials separately and far from river and stream but have not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partially complying Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 36

37 water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace 11) Traffic Management Work camp, vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Contractors have no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. No issue noted during this period Not complying. No warning signs at erosion/rockslide areas; No warning signs and watchmen at blasting areas; workers have no PPE during the blasting. Partially complying. Work camp, vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Contractors have no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. No issue noted during this period Not complying. No warning signs erosion/rockslide areas; No warning signs and watchmen at blasting areas; workers have no PPE during the blasting. No Traffic Work camp, vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Contractors have no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Trucks transporting materials, waste soil and rock have no cover or cover is unsuitable cover; periodic dust mitigation measures, such as water spraying, especially, not undertaken Partially complying. No warning signs aterosion/rocksli de areas Partially complying. Work camp, vehicle and equipment yard at least 50m away from water bodies Contractors have no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Partially complying Contractors have not taken periodic dust mitigation measures, such as water spraying, especially, contractors under package No. HG-R183. No issue noted this period Partially complying. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 37

38 12) Loss of biodiversity 13) Usage and storage of dynamite No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at some construction sites. No environmental issue noted during this period Partially complying. Approval obtained before dynamite use; complied with safety regulations on dynamite use but no watchman was assigned at blasting location. Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at some construction sites. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at some construction sites. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period No Traffic Management Plan; lack fences and flagmen at some construction sites. No environmental issue noted during this period No environmental issue noted during this period Plate 29. Lack of warning sign in areas prone to landslide; lack of erosion control measures, PR , Jul 2014 Plate 30. Generation of dust due to insufficient dust control measures such as water spraying, PR , July Plate 31. Workers not wearing PPE, PR 176A-02, July 2014 Plate 32. Lack of warning signs at construction sites, PR 176A-02, July 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 38

39 Plate 33. At workers camp, used gasoline containers are not stored properly, HG , Aug 2014 Plate 34. Danger tapes and danger signs not provided at around deep hole at construction site, HG , Aug 2014 Plate 35. Slippery and muddy area of construction site not provided with warning signs, HG 176A-01, Aug 2014 Plate 36. Empty fuel containers stored around the workers camp, HG 176A-01, Aug 2014 Plate 37. Workers not using PPE, warning signs not provided at worksites, HG 176A-02, Aug 2014 Plate 38. Fire extinguisher and instructions in case of fire, HG 176A-02, Aug Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads, PR 187 and PR 189 Construction works for three contract packages, PR187-01, PR and PR started in April 2014 while construction works for PR started in October From July to December 2014, activities focused on construction of culverts, earthworks, roadway construction and preparatory activities for bridge construction. For Package No.TQ-R189-03, the Contractor have provided worker camp meeting requirements of sanitation and with electricity and domestic water. However, the no environmental staff has been assigned at the site and there are no environmental documents kept at construction sites (copies of EMP, SEMP, log-book, daily environment compliance report). Some camps still lack fire extinguishers, particularly the camps for TQ-R and TQ-R Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 39

40 All packages of PR187 and PR189 have arising spoil disposal issues and the PCC's ES has requested and instructed the Contractors to prepare documents for securing environmental permits. The contractors have not yet assigned their environmental officers to take charge of environmental management in the sites. The contractors have been planning to hold project information dissemination meetings for the communes during this period but no meeting has been held yet. The Contractors have also not paid attention to keeping of log-book and preparation of weekly environmental report. Table 13 summarizes the environmental measures that were implemented by the contractors and the environmental issues that were noted along TQ-PR 187 and TQ-PR189 from July to December The assessment of environmental performance of the contractors based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-4. Monthly reports on Site Environmental Compliance and Inspection Monitoring for the road projects in Tuyen Quang Province from July to December 2014 are attached in Appendix 3-4. Plates show the environmental conditions at the various construction sites of PR 187 and PR 189 during this report period. Table 13. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, PR187 and PR189, Jul-Dec 2014 Environmental Aspect Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) TQ-PR TQ-PR189-1/3 TQ-PR189-2/3 TQ-PR189-3/3 1) Spoil disposal 2) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste /Material Management 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control Environmental permits for new spoil sites have not been secured Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Contractor has provided storage area for hazardous substances with cover and on impervious floor but no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and Environmental permits for new spoil sites have not been secured Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and Environmental permits for new spoil sites have not been secured. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp Not complying. Poor management of fuel and oil containers; no proper storage area for fuel; no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. No issue noted during this period Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and No issue this period. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 40

41 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue TQ-PR TQ-PR189-1/3 TQ-PR189-2/3 TQ-PR189-3/3 vehicle maintenance sites No issue noted during this period vehicle maintenance sites No issue noted during this period vehicle maintenance sites No issue noted during this period Partially complying Partially complying Partially complying Work camp least 50m away from water bodies Contractor has no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Road Section from Km 0+000~ km 4+577: no spraying water to reduce dust Partially complying Worker's camp meets the requirements of sanitation and has electricity and domestic water supply however fire Work camp at least 50m away from water bodies Contractor has no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Trucks transporting materials have no cover Traffic safety does not meet requirement, some sections are muddy: from km 2+500~km 26+00); safety sign boards not provided Work camp at least 50m away from water bodies Contractor has no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Partially complying Dump trucks transporting spoils from the sites are not properly covered Worker's camp meets the requirements of sanitation and has electricity and domestic water supply. Work camp at least 50m away from water bodies Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Partially complying. Worker's camp meets the requirements of sanitation and has electricity and domestic water Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 41

42 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 11) Traffic Management 12) Loss of biodiversity 13) Usage and storage of dynamite Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue TQ-PR TQ-PR189-1/3 TQ-PR189-2/3 TQ-PR189-3/3 extinguishers were not provided; workers do not use PPE No Traffic Management Plan; flagmen at some construction sites. No issue noted during this period No issue noted during this period at critical areas such as location of transverse culvert; muddy & slippery roadway No Traffic Management Plan No issue noted during this period No issue noted during this period Some work camps are not provided with sufficient fire extinguishers. Workers do not use PPE No Traffic Management Plan No issue noted during this period No issue noted during this period supply; roads muddy and slippery in September No issue noted during this period No issue noted during this period No issue noted during this period Plate 39. Workers are not using PPE, Km 4+577~ km 8+599, PR187-01, Jul 2014 Plate 40. Crossing culvert construction without good drainage results in water spillage on the pavement, Km 4+577~ km 8+599, PR187-01, Jul 2014 Plate 41. Muddy pavement; burning at project site at PR , July 2014 Plate 42. No warning sign around deep hole, PR , July Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 42

43 Plate 43. Transverse culvert construction area without safety barrier and warning signs, pavement muddy and slippery, PR , July Plate 44. Fuel containers without bund and roof cover causing leaks, PR , July Plate 45. Fuel storage area, PR , Aug 2014 Plate 46. Flagman assigned at Km 8+559~ km , PR has no PPE, Aug Plate 47. Dust is generated when vehicles operate, PR , Sept Plate 48. Fuel containers not properly stored, PR , Sep 2014 Plate 49. Truck transporting soils without cover; dust is generated when vehicles operate, lacks water spraying, PR , Sept Plate 50. Improper storage of fuel, PR , Sept 2014, Sep Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 43

44 Plate 51. Truck transporting soils without cover; dust is generated when vehicles operate, lacks water spraying, PR , Dec Plate 52. Stone crusher generates dust, it should be minimized by water spraying, PR , Dec 2014 Plate 53. Waste site nearly blocks the stream; waste site should be reinforced, benched and provided with slope protection, PR , Dec 2014 Plate 54. Trucks transporting soil materials are without cover, PR , Dec Yen Bai Provincial Road, PR 163 During this period, construction activities for contract packages YB R and YB R focused on the construction of remaining items such as side ditches and pavement while YB R focused on construction of substructure and superstructure of the bridges. Some bridges are awaiting the construction of girder. The contractors of all three contract packages in Yen Bai are taking measures to protect the environment during construction. All the contractors maintain their work camps in good condition, equipped with fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, sanitation, drinking water and regulations on fire and explosion prevention and fire-fighting at fuel storage areas; and have separate waste containers for organic and inorganic wastes. Signs, barriers and detours were provided at the bridge construction sites: Nga Quan Bridge, Viet Thanh Bridge, Yen Hung Bridge and Trang Bridge. Good housekeeping at all construction sites is maintained, generation of dust and noise is mostly controlled, and streams were kept clear of debris and spoils. Among the observed shortcomings include : workers not wearing PPE, traffic safety issues at Km43+400, and puddles at the detour road. Table 14 summarizes the environmental measures that were implemented by the contractors and the environmental issues that were noted along YB-PR163 from July to December The assessment of environmental performance of the contractors based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-5. Monthly reports on Site Environmental Compliance and Inspection Monitoring for the road projects in Yen Bai Province from July to December 2014 are attached in Appendix 3-5. Plates show the environmental conditions at the various construction sites of PR 163 during this report period. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 44

45 Table 14. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, YB-PR163, Jul-Dec 2014 Environmental Aspect Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) YB-R YB-R YB-R ) Spoil disposal 2) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste Management 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport Environmental permits for spoil site at km has not been secured Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Contractor has provided storage area for hazardous substances with cover and on impervious floor but no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. Complied with the requirement during construction. Completed asphalting. Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Environmental permits for spoil site at km has not been secured Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Contractor has provided storage area for hazardous substances with cover and on impervious floor but no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. Complied with the requirement during construction. Completed asphalting. Not complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites Disposed waste rock and soil near stream, narrowing the flow at positions at Nga Quan bridge. Waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Contractor has provided storage area for hazardous substances with cover and on impervious floor but no record of storage treatment and transport of hazardous waste. Complied with the requirement during construction. Completed asphalting. Partially complying Temporary drainage or settlement ponds have not been installed; no equipment and vehicle maintenance sites; water stagnated on the surface of detour road. No issue this period No issue this period Not complying. In the areas of bridge construction, material piles are not removed. Waste spoils restrict stream flow. Partially complying Partially complying Partially complying No issue this period No issue this period No issue this period Contractor has no maintenance areas for construction vehicles and equipment Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are Vehicle parking/maintenance place pad does not meet requirements Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are Vehicle parking/maintenance places have unsuitable base Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 45

46 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace 11) Traffic Management in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. No issue this period No issue this period Complying. Sprays water at the bridge construction site No issue this period No issue this period Not complying. Workers without labor protection equipment; lacks construction danger warning signs No warning signs provided at some construction sites for worker and traffic safety Lacks Warning/danger signs at slippery sections of roads Some detour roads are slippery and has no warning signs 12) Loss of biodiversity No issue this period No issue this period No issue this period 13) Usage and storage of dynamite No issue this period No issue this period No issue this period Plate 55. Nga Quan Bridge: clear the flow and reinforce slope at upper and lower as designed YB-PR163-03, Sep Plate 56. Viet Thanh Bridge: dusty, needs to maintain water sprinkling, YB-R163-03, Sep 2014 Plate 57. Detour at area of Yen Hung Bridge in good condition, PR , Aug 2014 Plate 58. Detour road at Trang Bridge area is muddy and slippery, PR , Aug 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 46

47 Plate 59. Trang bridge: Supplement construction warning signs and ensure traffic at bridge approaches, YB-PR163-03, Sept 2014 Plate 60. Yen Hung Bridge, dust generated with passing of vehicles, needs regular water sprinkling, YB-PR163-03, Sep Plate 61. Workers do not use PPE, YB-PR , Dec 2014 Plate 62. No warning signs provided at construction site for worker and traffic safety, YB-PR163-02, Dec Lao Cai Provincial Roads, PR 151, PR 151B, PR 154, PR 156 and PR 160 During this period, activities of the contractors include construction of roadway, culverts, and drainage; road widening; blasting; cofferdam construction in relation to bridge substructure construction; bored piling; bridge abutment construction; and related activities. Currently, all Contractors retain the worker camps with requirements of sanitation and with electricity, domestic water. At the worker camp the fire extinguishers and first aid tools are retained, but with limited quantity and type of medicines (just for treating cold, high fever, stomach-each and cotton and gauze swab), it should provide more depressant, medicine treating cough and medical tools: thermometer, hot/cold pack, blood pressure monitor, scissors, tweezers, nose cleaner; balm, creams, salonpas gel, allergy medicine, burn cream/medicine, anti-itch cream; digestion medicines (diarrhea, costive, flatulent...), oresol. Traffic safety at some road sections has been improved: detour at Khe Hong Bridge (PR151): soil erosion stopped; PR151B (Km3, Km9): road sections erosed by rain have been repaired, and installed warning signs, fence at construction positions. Table 15 summarizes the environmental measures that were implemented by the contractors and the environmental issues that were noted along the roads in Lao Cai Province from July to December The assessment of environmental performance of the contractors based on degree of compliance with the environmental management measures in the uemp is shown in Appendix 2-6. Monthly reports on Site Environmental Compliance and Inspection Monitoring for the road projects in Yen Bai Province from July to December 2014 are attached in Appendix 3-5. Plates show the environmental conditions at the various road sections in Lao Cai during the report period. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 47

48 Table 15. Assessment of Compliance with Mitigation Measures, PR151, PR151-B, PR154, PR 156 and PR160, Jul Dec, 2014 Environmental Aspect Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) LC-PR LC-PR151B-01 LC-PR LC-PR LC-PR ) Spoil disposal Partly complying. Spoils were eroded into the stream and edge of rice field, affecting the flow of water to the rice field. Partly complying. Waste sites still don t have permit. Partly complying. Waste sites still don t have permit. Partly complying. Waste sites still don t have permit. Partly complying. Waste sites still don t have permit. 2) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste /Material Management Permit has not be secured for the waste site. Partly complying Solid waste management plan for construction waste, domestic waste has not been prepared; waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Not complying. Fuel containers without cover; covered storage area with impervious base to prevent spillage is not provided. Partly complying Solid waste management plan for construction waste, domestic waste has not been prepared; waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Not complying. Fuel containers are placed outdoors; spills are evident; covered storage area with impervious base to prevent spillage is not provided. Partly complying Solid waste management plan for construction waste, domestic waste has not been prepared; waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Not complying. Fuel containers are placed outdoors; spills are evident; covered storage area with impervious base to prevent spillage is not provided. Partly complying Solid waste management plan for construction waste, domestic waste has not been prepared; waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Not complying. Fuel containers are placed outdoors; spills are evident; covered storage area with impervious base to prevent spillage is not provided. Partly complying Solid waste management plan for construction waste, domestic waste has not been prepared; waste bins have been provided at workers camp; the Contractors have treated the solid waste by themselves by landfilling at surrounding areas. workers camp. Not complying. Fuel containers are placed outdoors; spills are evident; covered storage area with impervious base to prevent spillage is not provided. 4) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete 5) Drainage and erosion: Site No issue this period Partly complying. No proper runoff and wastewater No issue this period Partly complying Road sections eroded by rain No issue this period Partly complying maintenance area for Complying. Meets the requirements Partly complying Embankmentslope and slope have eroded due No issue this period Partly complying No ditches provided to drain Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 48

49 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue LC-PR LC-PR151B-01 LC-PR LC-PR LC-PR drainage at the bridge construction site and at the workers camp; maintenance area for equipment and construction vehicles not provided; water stagnates onpavement of Khe Sang road. Partly complying Stores materials far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partly complying Latrines are near the stream bank, water flows over road at detour of Khe Hong Bridge because culver was not provided No designated parking/ maintenance area Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous have been repaired, and warning signs, fence at construction positions have been installed. Partly complying Stores materials far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partly complying Latrines are near stream bank in the construction site of Suoi Chan Bridge; lacks wastewater tanks No designated parking/ maintenance area Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous equipment and construction vehicles not provided. Partly complying Stores materials far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partly complying Lacks waste water tanks No designated parking/ maintenance area Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous to rain and flood, making it difficult for vehicles to pass; waste site near stream at km8+ is at risk of erosion; maintenance area for equipment and construction vehicles not provided. Partly complying Stores materials far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partly complying Lacks waste water tanks No designated parking/ maintenance area Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous rain-water at the construction site of Pho Rang Bridge Partly complying Stores materials far from river and stream but has not provided bunds or cover to prevent from dust and erosion Partly complying Lacks waste water tanks Parking/ maintenance is next to river and has no measures against wash water Complying. Trucks, construction equipment and machines mobilized at construction sites are in good condition and meet all requirements of Vietnam Emission Standard. Due to the mountainous Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 49

50 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace 11) Traffic Management 12) Loss of biodiversity 13) Usage and storage of dynamite Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue LC-PR LC-PR151B-01 LC-PR LC-PR LC-PR areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Lacks dust mitigation measures; trucks transporting soils and materials have no cover Partly complying. Fire extinguishers and first aid supplies maintained at camp Workers have no PPE such as helmet, boots, gloves and mask; lacks warning signs at construction sites; water stagnates onpavement of Khe Sang road making the road slippery Not complying No traffic signals, in construction locations, no flagmen assigned No issue this period Not complying with safety measures/ regulations areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Lacks dust mitigation measures; trucks transporting soils and materials have no cover Partly complying. Fire extinguishers and first aid supplies maintained at camp Workers have no PPE such as helmet, boots, gloves and mask; Lacks warning signs and barriers at the construction sites Complying Road sections eroded by rain have been repaired; warning signs and fence have been installed at construction sites; lacks warning signs at erosion prone areas No issue this period Not complying with safety measures/ regulations areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Lacks dust mitigation measures; trucks transporting soils and materials have no cover Partly complying. Fire extinguishers and first aid supplies maintained at camp Workers have no PPE such as helmet, boots, gloves and mask; Lacks warning signs and barriers at the construction sites Not complying No traffic signals, in construction locations, no flagmen assigned; lacks warning signs at erosion prone areas No issue this period Not complying with safety measures/ regulations areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Lacks dust mitigation measures; trucks transporting soils and materials have no cover Partly complying. Fire extinguishers and first aid supplies maintained at camp Workers have no PPE such as helmet, boots, gloves and mask; Lacks warning signs and barriers at the construction sites Not complying No traffic signals, in construction locations, no flagmen assigned of blind curves) No issue this period Not complying with safety measures/ regulations areas with sparse population, therefore, no need to install muffles. Not complying Lacks dust mitigation measures; trucks transporting soils and materials have no cover Partly complying. Fire extinguishers and first aid supplies maintained at camp Workers have no PPE such as helmet, boots, gloves and mask; Lacks warning signs and barriers at the construction sites Not complying No traffic signals, in construction locations, no flagmen assigned No issue this period Not complying with safety measures/ regulations Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 50

51 Environmental Aspect (Recommended mitigation measures from EMP & SEMP) Assessment of Compliance with uemp/environmental Issue LC-PR LC-PR151B-01 LC-PR LC-PR LC-PR during blasting during blasting during blasting during blasting during blasting Plate 63. Workers without PPE, no construction warning signs, PR 151, Aug Plate 64. Detour at Khe Hong Bridge should be provided culvert, avoiding water run over road, PR 151, Aug Plate 65. Khe Sang Road: muddy with stagnant water, PR 151, Aug Plate 66. Workers without PPE, PR151B, Aug Plate 67. Muddy road in Km makes travel difficult, PR 151B, Aug Plate 68. Improper storage of used fuel containers, PR 151B, Aug Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 51

52 Plate 69. Improper storage of fuel containers, PR154B, Aug 2014 Plate 70. Soil erosion at PR 156. Danger slope protection and danger sign boards should be provided, Aug 2014 Plate 71. No flagman provided to manage traffic at km7, PR 156, Aug 2014 Plate 72. Truck transporting soil has no cover; PR 156, Aug Plate 73. No ditches provided to drain rain-water at the construction site of Pho Rang Bridge, PR 160, Aug 2014 Plate 74. Not all workers use PPE, PR 160, Aug 2014 Plate 75. Km 3+: No storage for tar drums, PR 154, Dec 2014 Plate 76. Stone quarry km 3+. Dust is generated from stone crushing; water should be sprayed to minimize dust, PR 154, Dec 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 52

53 Plate 77. Km 1+ : No warning signs provided at construction site during the surface treatment, PR 160, Dec 2014 Plate 78. Stone quarry km 10+ : No warning signs provided at construction site where construction vehicles mobilizedl, PR 156, June Table 15a. Reasons resulting in non-compliance or partly-compliance of environment impacts mitigation measures by Contractors in period from July - Dec 2014 No. Reasons 1 1) Contractors Awareness: - Contractors leaders have not had full awareness of the obligations stated in the contracts and have not paid proper attention to the compliance of EMP during the construction. - Workers have not perceived the requirements of Project environmental responsibilities stated in EMP and SEMP.. - Workers and staffs who are in charge of packages have not been acquainted with the regulations, recording templates, reports. - The project roads locate in mountainous areas with sparse population, thus, the contractors supposed there had no serious impacts on human. 2 2) Organization and management - No staffs being charge of environment of the packages have been assigned, or if have assigned but just part-time and not attended full-time at construction sites. - The monitoring, recording by Contractors on the environment compliance are not regularly and detailedly. - The reminding of environmental works by Supervision Consultant are limited. 3 3) Other reasons: - Regarding solid waste and hazardous waste management, due to Contractors limited awareness of danger of storage, treatment and transportation of these waste. Moreover, just little hazardous waste is generated during the construction of road works; used oil is recycled by Contractors; - Domestic waste: No local waste treatment companies collect and treat, so contractors treat by themselves but not meet requirements. - Water drainage, erosion: Contractors have not instructed and paid attention to provide temporary ditches/drain;. - The provision of work camps, stockpiles far from water bodies at least 50m is just partly-compliance due to mountainous areas, thus, sometimes, do not meet the requirements; - Regarding dust mitigation, besides lack of water, water bodies far from construction sites, a reason resulting in contractors partly-compliance is money saving, they have not mobilized/hired sufficient trucks or water spraying shifts to spray water pavement, stockpiles. Also, they have not monitored and requested Contractors to cover trucks by canvas during transportatio of materials, waste materials - Regarding safeguard and health: Contractors have not provided sufficiently/timely PPE, have not planned detailed schedule of traffic control, sign and signal provision or fences at construction sites. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 53

54 4.9 Outstanding Environmental Issues and Recommendations From the last semi-annual report until now, there are shortcomings in the implementation of the SEMP by the contractors that have not been fully addressed. The PPMU, PCC and the CSC are continually reminding and giving advices to the contractors on how to improve compliance. The environmental concerns raised in the previous semi annual report, their current status and recommendations for resolution of the issues are summarized in Table 16. No Issues Limited Information dissemination Contractors have not assigned qualified environmental staff for EMP implementation Table 16. Outstanding environmental issues and recommendations Recommendations during the Previous Report Contractors should disseminate widely to local communities as well as local staffs on the project EMPs for their monitoring and evaluation. Conduct orientation and disseminate information regarding environmental requirements to staff and workers as required in the approved uemp and SEMP. Contractors should assign staff to implement EMP. EMP supervisor may be seconded but should be on the site regularly. The staff should take full responsibility for ensuring EMP compliance and in preparing environmental compliance report; Labor safety Contractors should provide PPE and first-aid supplies and facilities for workers. Current Status Contractors hold meetings on environmental compliance requirements for Contractors staffs and workers as stated in the approved uemp and SEMP. Contractors have not widely disseminated information to local communities as well as local staffs on the project EMPs for their monitoring and evaluation. Reasons for not implementing as mentioned in Table 15ª. Staffs assigned to monitor EMP have been trained on-job by PCC and CSC. Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Ha Giang Provinces: Construction Site manager holds this position at the same time. Up to now, after monthly meetings among PCC, CSC and PPMU, these staffs have been approved their awareness of environment management and carried put this job better as well. Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang: staffs assigned to monitor EMP work at Company Office or Main Office, therefore, they do not work fulltime at the construction sites. Not all contractors provide and require the workers to use PPE, Recommendation Contractors should disseminate widely to local communities as well as local staffs on the project EMPs for their monitoring and evaluation. PCC Specialists should strengthen their roles in implementing right EMP. The compliance with the plan ensures safety for workers but also minimize damages caused by wrong waste spoil disposal. Staffs assigned to monitor EMP should work fulltime at construction sites for catching closely actual situation. Supplement first aid supplies, provide complete Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 54

55 No. Issues Recommendations during the Previous Report Current Status as HG 176A; CB- R202, LC-R151B, LC- R154, YB-R163, particularly during blasting, ditch construction and, road widening. Traffic safety is not being paid attention: lack of construction signs, fence without reflective tape, no flagmen provided at construction positions where there is movement of heavy equipment. Recommendation PPE for workers during the construction, especially when blasting. Provide traffic support staff for traffic safety and install fence as required. 4 Improper solid waste management Contractors must promote waste segregation at project sites, and collect, treat and dispose of construction wastes appropriately at approved disposal site. Have collected domestic waste at worker camps and disposed at landfill far from the area of camps Improper hazardous waste handling and disposal Inappropriate material management and storage The sites have not been leveled, graded and restored in some locations along the road Contractors should maintain records of storage, handling and transport of hazardous wastes. Contractors should enter into a contract with a local environmental company to treat hazardous wastes properly to reduce environmental pollution. Materials have been stored separately and far away from river and stream. However, Contractors should provide appropriate cover for the materials to prevent dust and washout. Contractors should level, grade and restore the site to initial status immediately after completion of construction activities. Contractors should have appropriate construction methods (successive construction meth od) so that leveling can be timely implemented. Due to the nature of the road construction project, the generation of hazardous waste including drums containing oil, gloves used in the maintanance and waste oil as well during the construction is minimal. Thus, up to now, the contractors have not maintained the records of hazard waste treatment and has not contracted with waste treatment company. Contractors store materials away from water bodies, but do not provide bunds and cover to prevent from washout and blowing. Some contractors have complied with regulations and returned the sites to the locality. However, some contractors have not finished the refilling of waste sites after the construction as before the project, such as on the road No. BK-255 and CB 202. Contractors should maintain the recording of storage, treatment and transportatio of harzardous waste Contractors should sign contract with local waste treatment company suitably to minimize environment pollution. Provide bunds and cover on materials to prevent from being blown and washed out. At waste sites as well as construction sites, the contractors should quickly refill and return the sites as before the project. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 55

56 No. Issues Recommendations during the Previous Report Current Status Recommendation 8 Dust reduction measures have not been implemented Contractors should regularly spray water during dry days to reduce effect of dust emissions to communities and commuters. Contractors have spray water to minimize dust, mainly when constructing subbase as in Bac Kan, Cao Bang Province. Some contractors have not applied this measure, such as under packages: BK- R255-02, HG-R183, TQ-R187, TQ-R189, LC-R151, LC-R156, LC-R154, LC-R160 CSC to enjoin the contractors of BK-R255-02, HG- R183, TQ-R187, TQ-R189, LC- R151, LC-R156, LC-R154, LC- R160 to spray water at least twice a day during dry days 9 Blasting Contractors should comply with safety measures/ regulations during blasting in project roads of Lao Cai, Cao Bang and Ha Giang Provinces Contractors comply with regulations on safety during the blasting under packages of Lao Cai, Cao Bang and Ha Giang. 10 Lack of landslide warning signs Contractors should install warning signs in locations prone to landslide, particularly in PR 151B and PR 154 of Lao Cai, PR 202 of Cao Bang, PR 176ª and PR 183 of Ha Giang Contractors in Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Lao Cai have provided the warning signs. Contractors under package No. HG-R176A should provide construction signs and warning signs at failure positions 11 Lack of temporary drainage system Add temporary drainage system and side ditches. Contractors have complied with this recommendation 4.10 Feedback from Local Communities Several households in Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai and Lao Cai were interviewed during this period to get feedbacks on the perceived impacts of the roads and construction activities on their lives and well being. Most respondents think that the road improvement and rehabilitation has brought and will continue to bring positive impacts to local residents, particularly ease of transport and travel. However, there were temporary impacts during the construction stage. The feedbacks from the local communities are summarized below: (1) Two road construction packages were completed in Yen Bai during this period and were being used starting August 2014, bringing satisfaction to road users who have selected this road instead of the existing road. (2) During the past months, some roads in Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan and Cao Bang affected the travel of road users. By the 3 rd quarter of 2014, less complaints were received and many respondents said that they are satisfied with the roads. Reported difficulties in travel impacting the road users mostly occurred during the rainy days. The road sections contributing this impact are LC-151 (Khe Sang: water stagnant and mud from Km6-Km7); PR151B - Nam Dang Commune (except for the starting section, other sections were muddy during rainy days); PR154 - Nam Chay, PR156 (landslide at Km3); CB-R202: there was traffic jam for a few days due to the construction of embankment-slope from Km to Km These issues were resolved by the end of September and travel Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 56

57 became easier. (3) Cutting and filling works or material transportation also impacted on the communities around the construction sites, such as in TQ-R187. The residents acknowledged however that these impacts are temporary and after finishing the construction, the road will be improved and rehabilitated and will make travel easier. However, lack of traffic warning signs poses danger, and could impact on road users' safety. (4) The last quarter of 2015 were dry months and complaints received during this period were mainly related to generation of dust. Local residents said that cutting and filling works or material transportation generated dust and impacted on the community around the construction sites (except for PR163). However, the residents recognize that these impacts are temporary and when the roads are improved and rehabilitated, it would be easy to travel. Toward the months of November and December 2014, construction activities were faster, leading to improved public satisfaction. (5) Other complaints received relate to lack of traffic warning signs particularly in the construction sites of culvert, retaining wall, and embankment-slope Ambient Environmental Quality Monitoring The Environmental Quality Monitoring Plan for each province specifies the requirement for onetime baseline environmental monitoring for air quality and surface water quality, semi-annual monitoring for air quality and quarterly monitoring for surface water during the construction stage. The PCC undertakes the monitoring through C.O.M.P.O Vietnam Joint-Stock Company and Center for Hydrometeological Environmental Station Network. The baseline monitoring was conducted in December The first ambient environmental monitoring during the construction stage was conducted between January and June The second construction stage monitoring of air quality was done in December 2014 and early January The ten road sections monitored in December 2014 are BK-PR255, CB-PR202, YB-PR163, LC-PR151, LC-PR151B, LC-PR160, HG-PR176A, HG-PR183, TQ-PR187 and TQ-PR180. LC- PR154 and LC-PR156 were monitored in early January All the twelve roads monitored for air quality (TSP and noise) are covered in this report. All roads were monitored for water quality during the period December Environmental Standards The monitoring items for air quality are total suspended particulates (TSP) and noise (noise level equivalent, LAeq). Measurements of TSP were done for one hour every two hours, from 0600h to 2200h, coinciding with the time of construction. The results were compared using Vietnam s standard for 1-hr sampling as specified in the National Technical Regulation on Ambient Air (QCVN 05:2009/BTNMT), which is 300µg/m 3. Measurements of noise level were also for one hour every two hours, from 0600h to 2200h. Vietnam s National Technical Regulation on Noise (QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT) was used as the reference standard. QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT specifies the following standards for noise: No Area Maximum Allowable Noise, db A From 6:00 am to 9:00 pm From 9:00pm to 6:00 am 1 Special areas Other Areas Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 57

58 The surface water quality parameters are temperature, ph, turbidity, TSS, DO, BOD 5, COD, oil and grease, coliform, and fecal coliform. Temperature, ph, turbidity and DO were measured on site using hand-held meters. The other parameters were analyzed in the laboratory. QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT, the National Technical Regulation on Surface Water Quality for Irrigation specifies the following limits for the parameters being monitored: Parameter Limit Parameter Limit T, o C - BOD5 5, mg/l 15 ph COD, mg/l 30 Turbidity, NTU - Oil and Grease, mg/l 0.1 TSS, mg/l 50 Coliform, MPN/100mL 7500 DO, mg/l 4 Fecal coliform, MPN/100mL - Notes: - no limit specified; DO limit is lower limit Sampling Sites The sampling sites for air quality (TSP and noise) are listed in Table 17. Table 17. TSP and noise monitoring sites No. Province Location of sampling points Reference No. Longitude Latitude 1 Na Tum, Ngoc Phai, Cho Don BK-R255-AQ1 105 o o Pac Cop, Yen Thuong, Cho Don BK-R255-AQ2 105 o o Bac Kan Bay village, Yen Thuong, Cho Don BK-R255-AQ3 105 o o Don Village, Yen Thinh, Cho Don BK-R255-AQ4 105 o o Vay Village, Yen Thinh, Cho Don BK-R255-AQ5 105 o o Lung Luong, Vu Nong, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-AQ1 105 o o Cao Lu Village, Ca Thanh, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-AQ2 105 o o Cao Bang Luong Sung Village, Yen Lac, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-AQ3 105 o o Lung Vai Village, Dinh Phung, Bao Lac CB-R202-AQ4 105 o o Lung Pan village, Huy Giap, Bao Lac CB-R202-AQ5 105 o o Na Lien, Du Gia, Yen Minh HG-R176A-AQ1 105 o o Ban Cap, Lung Ho, Yen Minh HG-R176A-AQ2 105 o o Ha Giang 13 Lung Thang, Lung Ho, Yen Minh HG-R176A-AQ3 105 o o Na Don, Mau Due, Yen Minh HG-R176A-AQ4 105 o o Vinh Tuy Town, Bac Quang HG-R183-AQ1 104 o o Lang Bung, Dong Thanh, Bac Quang HG-R183-AQ2 104 o o Ke Nhan, Dong Yen, Bac Quang HG-R183-AQ3 104 o o Ha Giang 18 Trung Village, Vi Thuong, Quang Binh HG-R183-AQ4 104 o o Ngoan Village, Tien Yen, Quang Binh HG-R183-AQ5 104 o o Xuan Chang Village, Xuan Giang, Quang Binh HG-R183-AQ6 104 o o Bac Muoi, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-AQ1 105 o o Tuyen Quang Na Nung Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-AQ2 105 o o Tien Keo village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-AQ3 105 o o Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 58

59 No. Province Location of sampling points Reference No. Longitude Latitude 24 Nam Ninh, Binh Xa, Ham Yen TQ-R189-AQ1 105 o o Tan Yen, Tan Thanh, Ham Yen TQ-R189-AQ2 105 o o Tuyen Tho Hamlet, Phu Luu, Ham Yen TQ-R189-AQ3 105 o o Quang Minh Thai Hamlet, Bau village, Minh Khuong, Ham TQ-R189-AQ4 104 o o Yen 28 Va Hamlet, Yen Thuan, Ham Yen TQ-R189-AQ5 104 o o Neighborhood 2, Co Phuc Town, Tran Yen YB-R163-AQ1 104 o o Group 1, Neighborhood 5, Mau A, Van Yen YB-R163-AQ2 104 o o Yen Bai Team 2, Vai Ngoai Hamlet, Mau Dong Commune, YB-R163-AQ3 104 o o Van Yen 32 Ban Huong Village, Dong Cuong, Van Yen YB-R163-AQ4 104 o o Tan Pho, Tan An commune, Van Ban LC-R151-AQ1 104 o o Lao Cai Khe Hong 1 Village, Tan An Commune, Van Ban LC-R151-AQ2 104 o o Khe Sang village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-R151-AQ3 104 o o La Village, Vo Lao, Van Ban LC-R151B-AQ1 104 o o Lao Cai Cao Tong Village, Nam Dang, Van Ban LC-R151B-AQ2 104 o o Thai Hoa Village, Hoa Mac, Van Ban LC-R151B-AQ3 104 o o Hamlet, Thai Hoa Village, Hoa Mac, Van Ban LC-R151B-AQ4 104 o o Vang Xa, Muong Khuong Town, Muong Khuong LC-R154-AQ1 104 o o Coc Ngu, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-AQ2 104 o o Lao Cai 42 Ta Lang, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-AQ3 104 o o San Pan, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-AQ4 104 o o Chinh Cuong, Bac Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City LC-R156-AQ1 103 o o Road Mine, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City LC-R156-AQ2 103 o o Lao Cai 46 Da Dinh 1, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-AQ3 103 o o Phoi Village, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-AQ4 103 o o Neighborhood 1, Pho Rang, Bao Yen LC-R160-AQ1 104 o o Lao Cai Xuan Thuong, Lang La, Xuan Hoa, Bao Yen LC-R160-AQ2 104 o o Sao Da Sat, Xuan Hoa, Bao Yen LC-R160-AQ3 104 o o The surface water sampling sites are listed in Table 18. Table 18. Surface water sampling locations No Province Location of sampling Reference No. Longitude Latitude 1 Coc Thu Village, Ngoc Phai, Cho Don BK-R255-WS1 105 o o Coc Thu Village, Ngoc Phai, Cho Don BK-R255-WS2 105 o o Ban Bay Village, Yen Thuong, Cho Don BK-R255-WS3 105 o o Ban Bay Village, Yen Thuong, Cho Don BK-R255-WS4 105 Bac Kan o Khuoi Diec, Na Khot, Yen Thuong, Cho Don BK-R255-WS5 105 o o Pho Cau Village, Yen Thinh, Cho Don BK-R255-WS6 105 o o Ban Cau Village, Yen Thinh, Cho Don BK-R255-WS7 105 o o Vay Village, Yen Thinh, Cho Don BK-R255-WS8 105 o o Lung Luong Village, Vu Nong, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-WS1 105 o o Cao Lu Village, Ca Thanh, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-WS2 105 Cao Bang o Luong Sung Village, Yen Lac, Bao Lac CB-R202-WS3 105 o o Luong Sung Village, Yen Lac, Nguyen Binh CB-R202-WS4 105 o o Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 59

60 No Province Location of sampling Reference No. Longitude Latitude 13 Nam Pap Village, Dinh Phung, Bao Lac CB-R202-WS5 105 o o Nam Lin, Dinh Phung, Bao Lac CB-R202-WS6 105 o o Lung Vai, Dinh Phung, Bao Lac CB-R202-WS7 105 o o Mo Din Village, Huy Giap, Bao Lac CB-R202-WS8 105 o o Na Lien, Du Gia, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS1 105 o o Cap Tay 1 Village, Lung Ho, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS2 105 o o Lung Ho, Lung Ho, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS3 105 Ha Giang o Lung Than Man Village, Lung Ho, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS4 105 o o Sa Ly, Na Lau Village, Ngam La, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS5 105 o o Na Don, Mau Due, Yen Minh HG-R176A-WS6 105 o o Vinh Tuy Town, Bac Quang HG-R183-WS1 104 o o Khuoi Lieng, Dong Thanh, Bac Quang HG-R183-WS2 104 o o Lang Bung, Dong Thanh, Bac Quang HG-R183-WS3 104 o o Ke Nhan, Dong Yen, Bac Quang HG-R183-WS4 104 Ha Giang o Dong La, Dong Yen, Bac Quangg HG-R183-WS5 104 o o Ha Village, Vi Thuong, Quang Binh HG-R183-WS6 104 o o Yen Tram Village, Tien Yen, Quang Binh HG-R183-WS7 104 o o Xuan Chang Village, Xuan Giang, Quang Binh HG-R183-WS8 104 o o Dai Thi Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS1 105 o o Bac Muoi Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS2 105 o o Tuyen Na Nung Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS3 105 o o Quang Na Hec Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS4 105 o o Tin Keo Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS5 105 o o Tien Keo Village, Yen Lap, Chiem Hoa TQ-R187-WS6 105 o o Nam Ninh, Binh Xa, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS1 105 o o Village, Viet Thanh, Tan Thanh, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS2 105 o o Village, Thuoc Ha, Tan Thanh, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS3 105 o o Lech Hamlet, Tan Thanh, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS4 105 Tuyen o Phu Loan Village, Phu Luu, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS5 105 Quang o Kem Village, Phu Luu, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS6 105 o o Bau Village, Minh Khuong, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS7 104 o o Lang En Village, Bach Xa, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS8 104 o o Tan Thinh Village, Yen Thuan, Ham Yen TQ-R189-WS9 104 o o Go Xoan Village, Nga Quan, Tran Yen, YB YB-R163-WS1 104 o o Dai Ban village, Hoa Cuong,Tran Yen, YB YB-R163-WS2 104 o o Phu Tho Village, Viet Thanh, Tran Yen, YB YB-R163-WS3 104 o o Ngoi Hop Village, Bao Dap, Tran Yen, YB YB-R163-WS4 104 Yen Bai o Yen Hung Village, Yen Hung, Van Yen, YB YB-R163-WS5 104 o o Yen Thai Village, Yen Thai, Van Yen, YB YB-R163-WS6 104 o o Quach Village, Mau Dong, Van Yen, Yen Bai YB-R163-WS7 104 o o Ban Huong, Dong Cuong, Van Yen, Yen Bai YB-R163-WS8 104 o o Ba Xa village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-151-WS1 104 o o Khe Quat Village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-151-WS2 104 o o Lao Cai Khe Hong Village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-151-WS3 104 o o Xuan Sang Village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-151-WS4 104 o o Khe Sang Village, Tan An, Van Ban LC-151-WS5 104 o o Vinh Village, Vo Lao, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS1 104 o o Lu Village, Vo Lao, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS2 104 o o Cao Tong Village, Nam Dang, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS3 104 Lao Cai o Nam Lan Village, Nam Dang, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS4 104 o o Thai Hoa Village, Hoa Mac, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS5 104 o o Thai Hoa Village, Hoa Mac, Van Ban LC-R151B-WS6 104 o o Vang Xa, Muong Khuong Town, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS1 104 o o Vang Xa, Muong Khuong Town, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS2 104 o o Sa Lung Phin, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS3 104 Lao Cai o Coc Ngu, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS4 104 o o Ta Lang, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS5 104 o o San Pan, Nam Chay, Muong Khuong LC-R154-WS6 104 o o Lao Cai Chinh Cuong, Bac Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS1 103 o o Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 60

61 No Province Location of sampling Reference No. Longitude Latitude 72 Bac Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS2 103 o o Da Dinh 1, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS3 103 o o Da Dinh 1 Village, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS4 103 o o Da Dinh 2 Village, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS5 103 o o Phoi Village, Ta Phoi, Lao Cai City LC-R156-WS6 103 o o Neighborhood 1, Pho Rang Town, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS1 104 o o Nam Na Village, Xuan Thuong, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS2 104 o o Xuan Thuong, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS3 104 Lao Cai o Na 4 Village, Xuan Thuong, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS4 104 o o B Village, Xuan Hoa, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS5 104 o o Sao Da Sat, Xuan Hoa, Bao Yen LC-R160-WS6 104 o o Results of Air Quality Monitoring The monitoring of ambient air quality that includes TSP and noise was conducted from 19 December 2014 to 10 January 2015 at 50 sampling sites. The results are discussed in detail in the report Environmental Monitoring Results Construction Stage (Step 3) by C.O.M.P.O Vietnam Joint Stock Company dated January In accordance with the approved monitoring plan, twelve roads were monitored during this period, namely: PR255 in Bac Kan; PR202 in Cao Bang; PR176A and PR183 in Ha Giang; PR187 and PR189 in Tuyen Quang; PR163 in Yen Bai; and PR151, PR151B, PR154, PR156 and PR160 in Lao Cai Results of TSP Monitoring The measured TSP concentrations are illustrated in Figure 4. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 61

62 Figure 4. Results of TSP Monitoring Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 62

63 Air Quality monitoring, PR183 AQ1, 22 Dec 14 Air Quality monitoring, PR183, AQ3, 22 Dec 14 Bac Kan Provincial Roads, PR255 In most sampling sites, the TSP concentrations are higher during the peak time of construction between 0800h and 1800h compared to the other periods of the day, with the highest concentration recorded between 1000h and 1200h. The sites AQ4 and AQ5 in Yen Thinh commune have higher concentrations of TSP compared to the other sites, with the highest recorded concentrations of 195 µg/m 3 and 148 µg/m 3, respectively. Site AQ3 has very low TSP, with concentrations below 50 µg/m 3 throughout the sampling period. All TSP readings in all sampling sites however are within the 300 µg/m 3 limit of QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. Cao Bang Provincial Roads, PR202 The TSP levels in all sampling sites are much lower than the QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT limit of 300 µg/m 3 throughout the sampling period. All readings are below 100 µg/m 3. Ha Giang Provincial Roads, PR176A and PR183 The TSP concentrations in all sampling sites of PR176A are very low. All readings are below 50 µg/m 3. The TSP concentrations at PR183-AQ3 (Dong Thanh School Km13+, Ke Nhan, Dong Yen) are higher than those of the other sites. High TSP concentrations were recorded between 0800h and 1800h. The highest concentration, 284 µg/m 3 was recorded at 1200h-1400h. In Section 4.8.3, it would be noted that for this contract package, the Contractor is not applying dust control measures. Trucks transporting materials and waste soil and rock have no suitable cover and water spraying is not being undertaken at road sections under construction. As this site has low traffic density, the increases in TSP concentration at this station could be attributed to the project construction activities. Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads, PR187 and PR189 The TSP levels in all sampling sites of PR187 are much lower than the QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT limit of 300 µg/m 3 throughout the sampling period. All readings are below 100 µg/m 3. Nevertheless, it would be noted that in December 2015, the Contractors of this road have rated poorly in dust control and failed to provide measures to control dust during the cutting and filling works and material transportation thus impacting the communities around the construction sites. The TSP concentrations measured at PR 189 are also low, mostly not exceeding 100μg/m 3, with the exception of R189-AQ1 where TSP peaked at 135 µg/m 3 between 1600h-1800h. R189-AQ1 has outstanding issue related to dust management. It had been reported that dust is generated when vehicles operate and the Contractor do not spray water during dry days. Contractors of this road, particularly R189-AQ1 and R189-AQ2 rated poorly in dust management in December Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 63

64 Yen Bai Provincial Roads, PR 163 All the TSP values measured at PR 163 are below the 300 µg/m 3 limit of QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. In most sites, the measured TSP is below 100 µg/m 3, except at AQ1 (Co Phuc town) where the recorded TSP reached 125 µg/m 3 during the period 1600h-1800h. This concentration is comparable to the highest recorded baseline concentration at this road which was 122µg/m 3. The concentration of TSP is generally higher at this site compared to the other monitoring sites. The contractors of this road took measures to minimize dust, such as spraying of water during dry days and providing covers on trucks transporting materials and rated good in dust management. Lao Cai Provincial Roads, PR 151, PR 151B, PR 154, PR156, PR 160 TSP concentrations in all the sampling stations are lower than the QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT limit, nevertheless, some sites have remarkably high concentrations. The TSP concentrations at AQ1 of PR151 are notably higher compared to the other two locations, with high values of 150 µg/m 3 to 200 µg/m 3 recorded during peak construction hours between 1200h-1800h. As few vehicles ply along this route, there is probability that high TSP is due to construction activities that produce dust. The TSP concentrations in all sampling sites of PR151B are very low with measured values below 100 µg/m 3. The TSP concentrations at AQ1 of PR154 is still under permission value, the other three locations, with high values of 100 µg/m 3 to 125µg/m 3 recorded during construction hours between 0800h- 1800h with the highest readings obtained during the peak period between 1200h and 1400h. As few vehicles ply along this route, there is probability that high TSP is due to construction activities that produce dust. At PR156-AQ2, TSP concentrations mostly exceeding 100 µg/m 3, particularly between 1600 and1800h when the TSP concentrations reached 235 µg/m 3, and still under permission value. TSP concentrations measured at different periods at this monitoring station are much higher than those at other stations on the same road R156 and in other roads in Lao Cai. This may be due to in part to construction activities and in part to the ore transportation along this area, particularly in the afternoon. The TSP concentrations in all sampling sites of PR160 are very low, with most readings just a little over 50 µg/m Results of Noise Monitoring The monitoring stations and monitoring period for noise are the same as those for TSP. The average equivalent noise levels are illustrated in the charts below, Figure 5. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 64

65 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 65

66 Figure 5. Results of Noise Monitoring Bac Kan Provincial Roads, PR255 At monitoring AQ5 (Vay village, Yen Thinh, Cho Đon), the daytime noise level between 1000h- 1200h is higher than those of other time of the day and exceeded the permissible daytime limit. At the other monitoring sites, recorded noise levels are within permissible limit. Except for site AQ3, the recorded daytime noise levels in all the other stations are rather high between the period 0800h and 1800h. This coincides with the time period of construction activities. Noise level at R255-AQ1 at h exceeded the threshold value of 55 dba for 2100h-0600h. Cao Bang Provincial Roads, PR202 Noise levels at all 5 monitoring positions AQ1, AQ2, AQ3, AQ4, AQ5 are below permissible levels from 0600h-2100h. The noise levels at AQ2, Cao Lu Primary School at km 5+500, is lower than the daytime permissible level of 55dBA for special areas. The noise levels at AQ5 are generally higher than in the other monitoring sites. The noise level at this station did not meet the standard of 55 dba between 2100h and 0600h but are within the allowable daytime levels. Ha Giang Provincial Roads, PR176A and PR183 Although still within the standard for daytime noise, the noise levels at AQ2 of PR176A are generally higher than the other monitoring stations along this road, ranging between 52dBA to 61dBA. The peak noise level for this road was recorded at AQ3 between 1000h and 1200h at 64.4dBA. Noise levels recorded at AQ1 and AQ4 are below 55dBA throughout the monitoring period. Relatively high noise levels were recorded at the monitoring stations of PR183, ranging between 51 and 72 dba. The highest noise level of 72 dba was recorded at AQ3 at 1200h-1400h. This Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 66

67 exceeded the daytime permissible level of 70dBA. However, as there were no construction related activities near the sampling site at the time of sampling, the high noise level could not be attributed to construction activities. Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads, PR187 and PR189 All the recorded noise levels at PR187 are within the standard values of 70dBA between 0600h and 2100h and 55 dba between 1900h and 0600h. Higher noise levels were recorded at station AQ2 on h and 1400h-1200h, with values of 67dBA and 66dBA, respectively. The recorded noise levels at all five sampling stations of PR189 are generally within the QCVN limits except for that recorded at AQ3, Thọ village, Phù Lưu, Hàm Yên, at 0800h-1000h which reached 77.8 dba. It would be noted that this monitoring site is near a public area and many motorcycles pass this site at this time of the day. Yen Bai Provincial Roads, PR 163 The noise levels at the four monitoring positions of PR163, AQ1, AQ2, AQ3, and AQ4 are particularly Air Quality Sampling Station PR189-AQ3 high in the afternoon from 1400h-1800h but still meet the QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT limits. At AQ1 (Street 2, Co Phuc, Tran Yen), the recorded noise level at 1600h-1800h was high at 68.1 dba. The noise levels monitored at that position at 2000h- 2200h exceeded the QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT limit for nightime noise. Lao Cai Provincial Roads, PR 151, PR 151B, PR154, PR156, PR160 Generally, the equivalent noise levels at the roads in Lao Cai are below 70dBA between the period 0600h and 2100h and below 55dBA for the period 2000h-2200h, except at PR154-AQ1, Muong Khuong town, where the recorded noise levels are mostly high. At this station, the recorded noise level at 0600h-0800h, 0800h-1000h, 1000h-1200h, 1400h-1600h and 1600h-1800h was 69dBA, 77dBA, 72dBA, 73dBA and 67dBA, respectively. The noise at this location is attributable to drilling activities, vehicles transporting soil and stone, and road traffic. The QCVN standard was also exceed at R156-AQ2, Ta Phơi- mining line, during the period 1400h- 1600h with recorded noise level of 75dBA. Similarly, R160-AQ1 the noise levels at 2000h-2200h exceed the permissible level for the period 2100h-600h (55 dba) while at R151-AQ1, the nightime noise level equals the limit level. The other values meet the standard. Air Quality Sampling Station PR154-AQ1 Air Quality Sampling Station PR156-AQ2 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 67

68 Results of Surface Water Quality Monitoring Water Quality of Streams at Bac Kan Provincial Road The results of the baseline and three quarterly monitoring of streams/surface waters along PR 255 are described below. Summary of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-1. Water temperature of the streams/surface waters ranges between 15.9 o C and 25.3 o C. In all sampling sites, the temperature readings in December 2014 were lower than the past three monitoring periods. This is most probably because the weather in December 2014 was cooler than the past monitoring months. All the streams were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline range of for ph. Stream WS2 tended to be acidic during the baseline monitoring but became more alkaline in later monitoring periods. All the streams have alkaline waters. The ph in December 2014 ranged between 7.5 and 81, suggesting that the stream has alkaline waters. In all sampling stations except WS8, turbidity levels recorded in December 2014 were higher compared to the baseline level and the past two monitoring periods. It would be noted however that the turbidity levels of the downstream stations were only slightly higher than those of the upstream monitoring stations. This indicates that the increases in turbidity may not necessarily be due to construction activities. In March/April 2014, WS8 (Ban Vay, Km , Yen Thinh, Don Market) had turbidity readings of 40NTU and 41NTU at the upstream and downstream stations, respectively. There was marked decrease in turbidity in this station in December 2014, with values of only 27NTU and 29NTU for the upstream and downstream stations, respectively. Water sampling at PR 255-WS1, Dec.22, 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 68

69 PR 255-WS3, Dec. 22, 2014 In all sampling stations, there was remarkable increase in TSS in December 2014 compared to the baseline and the past two monitoring periods. It is also notable that in all sampling stations, the TSS in the downstream stations were slightly higher than in the upstream monitoring stations. This indicates that the construction activities contributed to increases in TSS and turbidity in the steams. As the last quarter of 2014 was rainy, the marked increase in TSS could be attributed to runoff carrying eroded materials from upstream and from the unpaved or uncovered areas near the sampling stations. The TSS concentrations at all monitoring sites were below the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L. The DO concentrations in the water bodies were generally high and within value allows standard of Vietnam ( 4mg/L). Up to December 2014, stream WS5 had critical DO level, registering only 4mg/L in both upstream and downstream stations. It is notable that in December 2014, the BOD and COD concentrations in this station had gone down but oil and grease and fecal coliform remained high at 0.2mg/L and 100MPN/100mL, respectively. This indicates that oil and grease and fecal coliform were the primary causes of DO depletion in this stream. Stream WS8 which had very low DO during the baseline survey, has much improved DO levels in April, June and December Fecal coliform was notably higher in December 2014 in most monitoring stations except WS4 and WS6. The last quarter of 2014 was rainy period, thus the increases in fecal coliform could be attributed to pollutants carried by surface runoff into the streams. As there was no deviation in fecal coliform concentrations between the upstream and downstream stations (except in WS7), the increase in fecal coliform in the streams could not be attributed to the construction activities. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 69

70 Water Quality of Streams at Cao Bang Provincial Road The results of the baseline and regular monitoring of streams/surface waters along PR 202 are described below. Summary of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-2. The water temperatures of the streams/surface waters at PR 202 in December 2014 ranged between 19.3 o C and 20 o C and were comparable to the temperature readings during the baseline monitoring and in June There were no variations in temperature between sampling sites. ph measured in December 2014 ranged between 7.1 and 7.9 and did not deviate much from the ph obtained in previous monitoring events. There were no deviations in ph between the upstream and downstream monitoring stations, indicating that there were no discharges from the project sites that resulted in alteration of ph. The monitoring stations WS8-1 and WS8-2 showed marked increases in both turbidity and TSS levels in December 2014 compared to the previous monitoring periods. TSS in these stations reached 272mg/L for WS8-1 and 213mg/L for WS8-2 while Turbidity was 243NTU for WS8-1 and 190NTU for WS8-2. WS-8 is a brook flowing into concrete water reservoir. Due to lack of information, it could not be confirmed if the increase in turbidity and TSS were attributable to project-related activities. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 70

71 All the other monitoring sites had low TSS and turbidity in December 2014 compared to the previous monitoring periods. All TSS measurements other than those for WS8 were lower than the QCVN limit of 50mg/L. PR 202 WS8, 24 Dec In December 2014, the DO levels of most monitoring stations were higher than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT minimum limit of 4mg/L, except in WS8-1 and WS8-2 whose DO levels went down to 3.9mg/L and 3.8mg/L, respectively. The DO of the WS8 monitoring sites has been at critical level since the start of the monitoring. These indicate that the construction activities did not contribute wastewater discharges that resulted in depletion of DO. All the water monitoring stations along PR 202 have low BOD 5 and COD throughout the monitoring period, way below the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 15mg/L and 30 mg/l, respectively. This indicates the BOD and COD are not contributing to depletion of DO. There was noticeable increase in oil and grease concentration at stream WS3 in December 2014, reaching a high of 0.15mg/L and exceeding the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 0.1mg/L. The possible cause could not be pinpointed however, as there were no activities or conditions at the time of sampling that could account for the increase. WS3 however is a stream that flows through the location of a sewer which probably receives wastewater from households. High concentration of oil and grease, at 0.13mg/L was also recorded at sampling site WS8. The total coliform count in all sampling stations was low and well within the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limit of 7500MPN/100mL. Fecal coliform in December 2014 in all sampling sites were lower compared to the monitoring results in June Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 71

72 Water Quality of Streams at Ha Giang Provincial Roads PR 176-A Summary matrix of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-3. The temperature readings obtained in December 2014 in all stations were lower compared to the baseline and June 2014 monitoring results. The temperature readings between the upstream and downstream stations did not differ much. The ph of all water samples were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT range of 5.5 to 9.0. Similar to temperature, the ph values between the baseline and June 2014 monitoring and between the upstream and downstream monitoring stations did not differ much. This indicates that the construction activities in December 2014 did not contribute pollution loads that could alter the temperature and the ph of the streams around the project site. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 72

73 Turbidity levels in December 2014 in all monitoring stations were higher than in June 2014, and generally higher than the baseline turbidity, except in station WS1. Similary, TSS levels in December 2014 in December 2014 were generally higher in December 2014 compared to the June 2014 monitoring results. Nevertheless, the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L has not been exceeded in any monitoring site. There is a probability that construction activities are contributing to increases in turbidity as turbidity levels at downstream monitoring sites are generally higher than upstream site, although the effect is not remarkable. PR176A-WS1, Dec. 26, 2014 The DO readings obtained in December 2014 are comparable to those obtained in June All sampling sites have higher DO concentrations than the QCVN reference concentration of 4mg/L. In almost all stations except WS1, DO concentration in June 2014 and December 2014 were lower compared to the baseline concentrations. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 73

74 BOD 5 and COD concentrations obtained in December 2014 are comparable to those obtained during the baseline monitoring and in June All the monitoring stations have low BOD 5 and COD concentrations and are within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline value of 15mg/L for BOD and 30 mg/l for COD. This indicates that the streams were not receiving biological pollutants. PR176A-WS3, 26 Dec Oil and grease concentrations in December 2014 were mostly lower than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline value except at site WS2-2 and WS3. Except at these two sites, oil and grease concentrations were lower in December 2014 compared to June 2014 to the baseline data. Site WS2 is a stream that flows through the road construction location. As the upstream concentration of oil and grease at this station was lower (0.8mg/L) compared to the downstream (0.11mg/L), there is probability that increases in oil and grease was due to the road construction Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 74

75 activities. On the other hand, the concentration of oil and grease at the downstream station of WS3 ids the same as the upstream station, thus the high concentration of oil and grease could not be attributed to the road construction activities. It would be noted that WS3 is a stream that flows through densely populated area, thus there is high probability that oil and grease at this station came from the households. In all monitoring stations, coliform counts in December 2014 were much lower than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT guideline value of 7500MPN/100 ml and even lower than the baseline and June 2014 monitoring. All streams are meeting the criterion. Fecal coliform organisms are also generally lower in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 values. PR 183 Summary matrix of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-4. The temperature levels in December 2014 are generally lower compared to the baseline and June 2014 levels. On the other hand, the ph recorded in December 2014 did not deviatte much from the baseline and June 2014 levels. There were no deviation between upstream and downstream stations either. All the streams have alkaline water with ph ranging between 7.1 and 8.1. PR 183- WS3, 28 Dec 2014 The turbidity of most of the streams were higher in December 2014 compared to the baseline level and June There is marked increase in turbidity at stations WS3 and WS4 during this monitoring period. At WS3-1, the recorded turbidity was 133NTU while WS3-2 had 140NTU. At WS4-1, recorded turbidity was 140 NTU while WS4-2 had 145NTU. Both monitoring stations are streams flowing through the location of road construction. As the downstream stations have higher turbidity than the upstream stations, there is probability that construction activities are contributing to increase in turbidity at these stations. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 75

76 PR 183- WS4, 28 Dec 2014 Relatedly, streams WS3 and WS4 registered remarkably higher TSS levels in December 2014 compared to baseline and June 2014 values. At these stations, the increase in TSS was higher by over 200% compared to the baseline and June 2014 levels, and compared to the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit. WS3 had TSS concentration of 148mg/L and 150 mg/l at the upstream and downstream stations, respectively while WS4 had TSS concentration of 158mg/L and 164 mg/l at the upstream and downstream stations, respectively. The QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit for TSS is 50mg/L. All the other sampling stations have low TSS but still higher compared to the baseline and June 2014 monitoring. In all monitoring stations, the DO concentrations in December 2014 were higher than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 4mg/L, indicating that all the streams have good level of DO. At Station WS6 however, the DO concentrations were remarkably lower in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 concentrations. The reason for the low DO at this station could not be determined however, as there seem to be no high concentrations of DO depleting pollutants such as BOD 5, COD, oil and grease, turbidity, TSS, and coliform at this station. There is a slight increase in BOD 5 and COD but the concentrations are deemed not sufficient to trigger substantial drop in DO concentration. Most stream monitoring stations along this road have higher BOD 5 in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 levels but all concentrations were still much lower than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 15mg/L. Slight increase in BOD 5 and COD along with a slight drop in DO concentration in December 2015 compared to baseline levels is apparent at stream WS6. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 76

77 Oil and grease concentrations in stream WS7 did not meet the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 1.0 mg/l December The increase in concentration could not be attributed to construction activities as there was no deviation between upstream and downstream concentrations. Oil and grease concentrations were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit in all the other sampling stations during this monitoring period. All monitoring stations have much lower coliform count than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limit of 7500MPN/100mL. The coliform counts in December 2014 were even lower than those PR 183- WS6, 29 Dec 2014 obtained during the baseline monitoring and in June All the monitoring stations also have lower coliform counts compared to the previous monitoring events. Presence of fecal coliform (50MPN/100mL) were noted at stations WS3, WS5 and WS7 during this monitoring period. Upstream and downstream concentrations are consistent. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 77

78 PR 183- WS7, 29 Dec 2014 PR 183- WS3, 29 Dec Water Quality of Streams at Tuyen Quang Provincial Roads PR 187 The summary matrix of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-5. In all sampling stations, the temperature levels in December 2014 were much lower compared to the baseline and June 2014 levels. The stream temperatures during this period ranged between C and C. Higher ph values were recorded in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 levels. There was not much variation between upstream and downstream ph. The ph of all the samples were within the QCVN range of 5.5 to 9.0. The waters have higher alkalinity in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 monitoring events. There was marked increase in turbidity and TSS in most monitoring stations in December 2014 compared to the baseline and June 2014 monitoring events. Although the difference in turbidity and TSS concentrations between the upstream and downstream stations were slight, there is probability that construction activities are contributing to the increase as most of the streams flows through the project route. Generally, the increases could be attributed to silt brought along by Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 78

79 surface runoff. Barren areas around most of the sampling sites are noticeable. Nevertheless, despite the remarkable increase in turbidity and TSS levels, the TSS levels in all the monitoring stations are meeting the TSS QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L. PR 187- WS1, 20 Dec 2014 In all sampling sites, the DO levels in December 2014 were higher than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT minimum limit of 4mg/L. The DO concentrations in December 2014 were generally higher than the baseline and June 2014 levels. The increase in DO concentrations in most of the streams may be attributed to the cooler temperature in December. The streams of PR 187 have low BOD 5 and COD both during the baseline monitoring and June 2014 monitoring and even lower concentrations in December The concentrations were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline values of 15mg/L for BOD 5 and 30 mg/l for COD. These indicate that the waters do not contain substantial concentrations of organic pollutants. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 79

80 PR 187- WS5, 20 Dec 2014 In December 2014, high concentrations of oil and grease that exceeded the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 0.1mg/L were recorded at stations WS1, WS5 and WS6. At WS1 and WS5, the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit was already exceeded during the baseline monitoring and in June WS1 is a stream near the road construction area and is within the floodplain lake where Chiem Hoa hydropower is located. This probably contributes to the high oil and grease concentration at this station. On the other hand, WS5 is a stream flowing through the project route and near residential areas. Noting that there is no deviation between the upstream and downstream concentration of oil and grease, the potential contribution of the project to the increase in concentration is considered negligible. There is probability that oil and grease were contributed by the households. At site WS6, the stream flows through the location of the drainage culvert. There is probability that construction activities were contributing to the increase in oil and grease concentration. Similar to the baseline and June 2014 monitoring results, total coliform counts in December 2014 were much lower than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limit of 7500 MPN/100mL. However, higher fecal coliform organisms were detected in most sites in December 2014 except at SW4. These are probably due to contaminants carried by rainwaters into the streams. PR 189 Summary matrix of the monitoring test results can be found in Appendix 3-6. As in the other streams, the temperature recorded in December 2014 in all sampling sites were much lower than those of the baseline and June 2014 monitoring. Temperature in December ranged from C to 20 0 C. There were minimal variations in ph levels between the baseline and June 2014 and even in December 2014, except at station WS4 where ph abruptly increased in December At this station, recorded ph was 8.7 and 7.6 during the past two monitoring periods. The cause of Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 80

81 increase is not apparent. The ph of all the samples were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT range of 5.5 to 9.0. All the streams are alkaline, with ph ranging between 7.1 and 8.7. Turbidity and TSS levels generally increased in December 2014 compared to the past monitoring events, but abrupt increases in turbidity and TSS levels are more noticeable at site WS8. TSS at this site was 140% higher than the 50mg/L QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit for TSS. TSS and turbdity were possibly due to silt and debris carried by runoff. It would be noted that there are barren areas and loose exposed soil around the sampling site, possibly due to the road construction activities. All the other streams are within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L in December PR 189- WS1, 30 Dec 2014 PR 189- WS8, 30 Dec 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 81

82 The DO concentrations obtained from all sites in December 2014 were higher than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 4mg/L. DO concentrations ranged between 5.2mg/L and 6.7 mg/l and did not deviate much from the readings in June The BOD 5 and COD of the streams in December 2014 did not deviate much from the baseline and June 2014 monitoring results. All streams have low BOD 5 and COD. Both the BOD concentrations were much lower than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limits for BOD 5 and COD. This indicates that all the streams do not contain substantial quantity of organic and chemical pollutants. In December 2014, the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 0.1mg/L for oil and grease were exceeded in sites WS4, WS7 and WS8. High concentrations of oil and grease were also obtained at WS4 during the baseline and June 2014 monitoring, thus the high concentrations in December 2014 could not be downright attributed to the construction activities. WS4 is an irrigation lake adjoining the road construction route. Site WS7 has low oil and grease concentrations in the past monitoring events. The remarkable increase in concentration in December 2014 however PR 189- WS4, 30 Dec 2014 could not be attributed directly to construction activities as the downstream concentration equals that of the upstream concentration. This sampling site is near residential areas thus there is possibility that oil and grease was contributed by households. Oil and grease concentrations in the other most monitoring stations in December 2014 were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 0.1 mg/l. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 82

83 PR 189- WS3, 30 Dec 2014 PR 189- WS5, 30 Dec 2014 The total coliform counts in December 2014 did not deviate much from the past two monitoring events. Total coliform concentrations are consistently lower than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limit of 7000 MPN/100mL. Fecal coliform counts were noticeably higher at streams WS2 in December 2014 compared to the past two monitoring periods. Fecal coliform counts at WS3, WS5, and WS7 also remained high, similar to the baseline monitoring and in June Water Quality of Streams at Yen Bai Provincial Roads PR 163 A summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 163 can be found in Appendix 3-7. The temperature readings obtained during the sampling in December 2014 were generally lower than the previous monitoring events. Temperature during this period ranged from C to 22 0 C. Temperature levels in June 2014 were much higher, ranging from C to C. The drop in temperature could be attributed to the cooler climate in December. Baseline ph ranged from 6.6 to 7.4. Higher ph were obtained in March 2014 and in June 2014, ranging from 7.4 to 8.1. In December 2014, ph ranged between 7.0 and 8.1. All ph values are within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limits. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 83

84 PR 163- WS1, 20 Dec 2014 PR 163- WS2, 20 Dec 2014 Turbidity and TSS levels were generally higher in December 2014 compared to the previous monitoring. Marked increases in turbidity and TSS concentration were notable at site WS2 where both turbidity and TSS increased threefold from the last two monitoring events. Turbidity may be contributed by eroded soil from exposed areas around the stream. Other sampling sites where turbidity and TSS increased in December 2014 are WS3, WS6, WS7 and WS8. The increases in turbidity and TSS were probably due to particulates carried down from upstream during heavy rains. Despite the general increase in the TSS concentrations however, most sites were still within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50 mg/l with the exception of WS2 where this limit had been exceeded threefold. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 84

85 PR 163- WS3, 20 Dec 2014 PR 163- WS4, 20 Dec 2014 The DO concentrations at stream WS1 showed marked improvement in December 2014 compared to the last three sampling events. This also coincides with the lower concentrations of indicators of presence of DO depleting pollutants such as BOD 5, COD and oil and grease in December It appears that the water quality WS1 improved overall, compared to the past monitoring events, meeting the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline values for DO, BOD 5, COD and oil and grease. Most of the other streams are also well within the QCVN guidelines for DO, BOD 5, COD and oil and grease except for WS8 where there is abrupt increase in oil and grease in December Oil and grease at WS8-1 was 0.14mg/L and WS8-2 has 0.4mg/L. This stream flows through the position of Co bridge and is a densely populated area. However, the potential source of the high oil and grease levels at the downstream station could not be ascertained as there were no noticeable potential sources of at the time of sampling. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 85

86 PR 163- WS7, 20 Dec 2014 PR 163- WS8, 20 Dec 2014 The total coliform counts in all streams during all four sampling events were much lower than the 7500 MPN/100 ml limit for coliform. Relatively higher fecal coliform counts were obtained at streams WS1, WS3, WS4 and WS6 during the monitoring in March 2014 but generally lower colifom counts were obtained in June and December Water Quality of Streams at Lao Cai Provincial Roads PR 151 A summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 151 can be found in Appendix 3-8. The baseline temperature ranged from C to C. The water temperature in March 2014 and June 2014 were higher than the baseline temperature, ranging from C to C. This trend was reversed in December 2014 when temperature readings from all sites were even lower than the baseline, ranging from C to C only. Decrease in temperature in December 2014 is attributable to the cooler temperature during this period. The ph readings obtained in December 2014 from all sampling sites did not deviate much from the previous monitoring events. All sampling sites were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limits for ph. Turbidity and TSS concentrations recorded from all sites in December 2014 were higher than those of the baseline and past two monitoring periods. Marked increase in both turbidity and TSS is PR 151-WS4, 22 Dec 2014 particularly noticeable at site WS4 where turbidity reached 470NTU and TSS reached 541mg/L in December As shown in the photo, soils from the construction sites practically blocked the flow of water at this small stream, and most probably caused the high turbidity and TSS. All the other sites have TSS concentrations a little over than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 86

87 PR 151- WS1, 22 Dec 2014 PR 151- WS2, 22 Dec 2014 PR 151- WS3, 22 Dec 2014 PR 151- WS4, 22 Dec 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 87

88 The DO concentrations in all sampling sites in December 2014 were relatively lower than the previous monitoring events and barely met the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 4mg/L. DO concentrations ranged from 3.9 to 4.5mg/L only. It is noticeable that in December 2014, DO depleting pollutants including oil and grease, BOD 5, COD, coliform and fecal coliform as well as TSS were generally higher at site WS4 compared to the previous monitoring events. The soils deposited on the small stream during the construction of the road had affected the water flow and contributed to increases in the pollutants. Other than WS4, WS1 also had relatively higher concentrations of oil and grease, BOD, COD and total coliform and fecal coliform in December 2014 compared to the other sites. This site may also be affected by siltation from the barren landmass near the sampling site. The other streams meet the guideline values for DO, BOD 5, COD and oil and grease. PR 151B A summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 151B can be found in Appendix 3-9. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 88

89 The baseline temperature ranged from C to C. The temperature levels in June 2014 were noticeably higher than the baseline temperature and those obtained in March 2014, ranging from C to C. In December 2014, there was marked decrease in temperature in all sampling sites. This could be attributed to the generally cooler weather during the month. PR 151-B WS1, 23 Dec 2014 PR 151B- WS2, 22 Dec 2014 Baseline ph ranged from 6.4 to 7.6. Higher ph readings were obtained in March 2014, ranging from 7.2 to 8.4 while ph readings in June 2014 did not deviate much from that in March 2014, ranging from 7.4 to 7.8. The ph readings in December 2014 did not deviate much from the last two sampling events. Increases in turbidity and TSS from the last two monitoring events are noticeable in most of the sampling sites, particularly at sites WS1 and WS5 which did not meet the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit for TSS. Turbidity and TSS at these sites are most probably contributed by runoff from loose soil partly from the road construction activities. The loss of vegetation cover around most of the sampling sites is noticeable. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 89

90 PR 151B- WS3, 22 Dec 2014 PR 151B- WS4, 22 Dec 201 PR 151B- WS5, 22 Dec 2014 PR 151B- WS6, 22 Dec 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 90

91 Despite the increase in temperature, the DO concentrations at all the monitoring sites decreased in in December Only one site, WS4 passed the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 4.0mg/L. It is noticeable that aside from increase in turbidity and TSS, the indicators of presence of DO depleting pollutants, namely BOD 5 and COD are also high in most monitoring stations compared to the previous monitoring events, although still within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limits. Similarly, oil and grease concentrations in all sampling stations were relatively high with most stations barely meeting the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 0.1mg/L. The total coliform counts in all streams during all three sampling events were much lower than the 7500 MPN/100 ml limit for coliform. In December 2014, no fecal coliforms were recorded from WS2, W4, WS5, and WS6 and only 50MPN/100mL were recorded for WS1 and WS3. PR 154 Summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 154 can be found in Appendix As the trend in all the other monitoring stations, the temperature in December 2014 in all sampling sites were lower compared the past monitoring events. The temperatures ranged from C to C. The lower temperatures are attributable to the cooler temperature in December Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 91

92 PR 154- WS1, 26 Dec 2014 PR 154- WS2, 26 Dec 2014 Higher ph readings were obtained in December 2014 compared to the previous monitoring events, ranging from 8.1 to 8.4. PR 154- WS3, 26 Dec 2014 Turbidity and TSS concentrations were higher in December 2014 compared to the last two monitoring results. The increase in TSS concentrations are more noticeable in sites WS1 and WS2 where the TSS concentrations barely meet the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline value of 40mg/L. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 92

93 In December 2014, DO concentrations in all the sampling stations were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 4mg/L although concentrations at sites WS3, WS4, WS5 and WS6 were lower compared to the past monitoring periods. At site WS4 where there was a big drop in DO concentration from June 2014 there was corresponding notable increase in oil and grease concentration. Relatively higher BOD 5, COD, total coliform and fecal coliform were also recorded at this monitoring site. The higher concentrations of pollutants at WS4 compared to other sites probably contributed to the lower DO. Nevertheless, the BOD 5 and COD concentrations in December at all sites were much lower than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limits. Total coliform and fecal coliform recorded in December 2014 were also lower than the previous monitoring events and much lower than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limit. Except WS4 which recorded fecal coliform concentration of 50MPN/100mL, fecal coliform in all other sites were nil in December Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 93

94 PR 154- WS5, 26 Dec 2014 PR 154- WS6, 26 Dec 2014 PR 156 Summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 156 can be found in Appendix The temperature readings in December 2014 were mostly low, ranging from C to C. These are much lower compared to the baseline levels and during the past monitoring events. The ph readings in December 2014 ranged from 7.5 to 7.6 indicating that all the waters are alkaline. The ph levels were within the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT standard range. As is the trend in all the other streams, increases in turbidity and TSS in all the monitoring sites markedly increased in December 2014 compared to past monitoring events. Except for WS5 which just barely meet the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit, all the other sites exceeded the 50mg/L QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit for TSS. Loose soil from construction sites are probable contributor to high TSS and turbidity levels. In most sites, except WS1, DO concentrations decreased in December 2014 compared to the past monitoring events. During this monitoring period, DO concentrations ranged from 3.6mg/L to 5.2mg/L only. For WS1, the DO concentrations in December 2014 were higher than the past monitoring events. The DO level of WS6 however remarkably dropped to 3.6 mg/l in December 2014 and did not meet the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT guideline value of 4.0mg/L. Depletion of DO at WS6 could be attributed to the combined effect of higher turbidity, TSS, BOD, COD, oil and grease, total coliform and fecal coliform. It would be noted that of all the stations in PR156, WS6 registered the highest concentrations of all these DO depleting pollutants. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 94

95 PR 156- WS3, 24 Dec 2014 PR 156- WS4, 24 Dec 2014 Stream WS6 consistently recorded the highest concentration of COD, oil and grease and coliform counts of all the water quality monitoring sites along this road. While the project construction activities may be contributing to the pollution load in this stream, the high concentrations of pollutant were most likely due to the limited capacity of the stream to assimilate waste due to its low flow. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 95

96 PR 156- WS5, 24 Dec 2014 PR 156- WS6, 24 Dec 2014 PR 160 Summary matrix of the monitoring test results for PR 154 can be found in Appendix Lower temperatures were recorded in December 2014 in all sampling sites compared to the baseline and past monitoring events. Temperatures during this monitoring period ranged from C to C only. ph levels in December 2014 are comparable to the past monitoring events and did not deviate from site to site. Readings ranged between 7.5 to 7.9, indicating that the streams are alkaline. As is the trend in all sites, the TSS and turbidity levels in all the water monitoring sites along this road were higher in December 2014 compared to the previous monitoring events, although the baseline turbidity of WS1 was higher. High turbidity and TSS were recorded at WS1, WS2, and WS6, exceeding the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 50mg/L for TSS. Turbidity and TSS were probably contributed by runoff containing silt and loose soil into the streams. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 96

97 PR 160- WS1, 28 Dec 2014 PR 160- WS2, 28 Dec 2014 As in the past monitoring events, the DO concentrations in all the sampling stations were higher in December 2014 than the QCVN limit of 4mg/L, except for stream WS2 which barely met the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit. Conversely, BOD 5 was high only at stream WS2 during this monitoring period, similar to the past monitoring. All monitoring stations have low BOD 5 during all the sampling events. All the sampling stations recorded COD concentrations way lower than the QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT limit of 30mg/L during the three monitoring periods. All the streams also had low total coliform and fecal coliform in December As in the past monitoring events, total and fecal coliform counts obtained in all sites in December 2014 were much lower than the QCVN 39:2011/BTNMT limits. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 97

98 PR 160- WS3, 28 Dec 2014 PR 160- WS4, 28 Dec 2014 PR 160- WS5, 28 Dec 2014 PR 160- WS6, 28 Dec 2014 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 98

99 V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Overall Progress of Implementation of Environmental Management Measures As previously reported, the environmental management system of the project has been completely prepared during the preconstruction phase. All the environmental preparatory activities that would ensure that consideration will be given to environmental protection during the construction stage have been put in place. All the EMPs had been updated and approved, all SEMPS had been prepared and approved by the respective PPMUs, and capacity-building and environmental awareness orientation programs had been conducted. Still, there are remaining documentations that need to be completed. Some areas along the road alignments are being used as spoils disposal sites without permit. There is a need to ensure that permits are secured for these sites prior to use by the contractors. The water quality test results indicate that construction activities, particularly the removal of vegetation and earthworks are contributing to increases in temperature, turbidity, TSS, BOD and coliform, particularly where loose soils are eroded down the streams. At the construction sites, the environmental mitigation measures are not being paid much attention by the Contractors. While some measures are being implemented for compliance, environmental protection is not a concern. New waste sites have been opened are being used without the necessary permits. Other non-compliance issues have been noted during this period. These include: limited provision of PPE to workers; workers not enjoined to wear PPE; lack of acceptable sanitary facilities at camp sites; improper management of spoils; failure to ensure road accessibility and traffic safety during blasting and other critical road works; improper disposal of wastewater, especially used bentonite; and lack of measures to prevent soil from eroding down the streams. The contractors are trying comply with the required environmental management measures. The PPMU, with assistance from the PCC and CSC is continually conducting discussions and reminding the contractors to improve the implementation of environmental measures. The CSC and the PCC are regularly monitoring the contractors performance according to plan. Monitoring of air quality and surface water quality are also regularly conducted according to plan. 5.2 Recommendations The PPMUs could help facilitate getting clearances for new disposal sites and should remind the contractors to refrain from using sites prior to issuance of permits. The contractors should require their assigned safety and the environment officers to attend to securing permits for disposal sites prior to use. To improve the implementation and to achieve full compliance with the ADB's environmental policy, the PPMU should consider imposing penalty to contractors that failed to comply with their commitments in the SEMP. As suggested previously, the PPMUs should consider applying Nopayment form for item Environmental protection and HIV / AIDS prevention. Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 99

100 APPENDIX 1 Approval on Updated SEMP of PR 160 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 100

101 Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 101

102 APPENDIX 2 SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATION MEASURES Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 102

103 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX 2-1 Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 1, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) BK-R BK-R BK-R BK-R J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D I. BAC KAN PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 103

104 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX 2-2 Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 2, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) CB-R CB-R CB-R J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D II. CAO BANG PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 104

105 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX 2-3 Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 3, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) HG-R176A-01 HG-R176A -02 HG-R HG-R III. HA GIANG PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) 3) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: Constructio Construction Constructio Constructio a) Waste water discharging n has not has not started n has not n has not started yet 3 3 yet 3 started yet 4 4 started yet 4 4 b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 105

106 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX 2-4 Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 4, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) TQ-R TQ-R TQ-R TQ-R J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D IV. TUYEN QUANG PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control ) Materials Management: Manage the Con material piles, spoil waste piles and surface stru runoff from construction sites and buildings ctio Constru Constru 7) Pollution of surface water: n ction ction Construction has not started yet 3 3 has has not has not a) Waste water discharging not started started b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment start yet yet ed yet 8) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport ) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 106

107 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX 2-5 Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 5, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) YB-R YB-R YB-R J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D V. YEN BAI PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging Construction completed Construction completed b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 107

108 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 6, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) LC-R LC-R LC-R151B-01 J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D VI. LAO CAI PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of dynamite Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 108

109 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MITIGATING MEASURES, JULY-DECEMBER 2014 APPENDIX Impacts/Mitigations Assessment of Effectiveness of Mitigation 7, July-December 2014 (From EMP and SEMP list all mitigation measures of environmental impacts which need to be completed) LC-R LC-R J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D VI. LAO CAI PROVINCIAL ROADS 1) Spoil disposal ) Solid waste management and disposal (domestic waste and construction waste) ) Hazardous Waste Management ) Bitumen and Asphalt concrete ) Drainage and erosion: Site management, Drainage/ Erosion prevention/ Sediment control 6) Materials Management: Manage the material piles, spoil waste piles and surface runoff from construction sites and buildings 7) Pollution of surface water: a) Waste water discharging b) Maintenance of vehicles and equipment ) Noise and vibration: Site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 9) Dust and exhaust: site preparation, construction management, and materials transport 10) Health and safety: Public and workplace ) Traffic Management ) Loss of biodiversity ) Usage and storage of UXO Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria: 1- very good (meet all requirements), 2- Good (take main measures), 3- Medium (take several measures) 4- Poor (take few measures), 5 - Very poor (take very few measures) Project Coordination Consultant (PCC) 109