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Initial Environmental Examination

May 2013

Viet Nam: Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces Subproject 22: Improvement of Tà Keo Irrigation System, Lộc Bình District, Lang Son Province

Prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the Asian Development Bank

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(as of June 11th, 2012)

Currency Unit - Vietnamese Dong (VND) 1 VND - USD

USD 1.00 = VND 20,828

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank

AIER - Assessment of Impacts on Environment Report

CEP - Commitment on Environment Protection

CPMU - Central Project Management Unit

DARD - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DONRE - Department of Natural Resources & the Environment

EMDF - Ethnic Minority Development Frame

EMP - Environment Protection Plan

IEE - Initial Environment Examinations

IPM - Integrated Pest Management

MARD - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

MONRE - Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment

PMU - Project Management Unit

PPMU - Provincial Project Management Unit

REMDP - Resettlement and Ethnic Minority Development Plan

ST - Science & Technology

SRIDP - Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in the Northern

Mountain Provinces

VNS - Vietnam Standard

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS ............................................................................................................ ii

ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................................. ii

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ iii

List of Tables ................................................................................................................................... iv

List of Figures .................................................................................................................................. iv

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5

A. Subproject rationale ............................................................................................................... 5

B. Subproject Objectives ............................................................................................................ 5

C. Project Alternatives ................................................................................................................ 5

II. DESCRIPTION of PROJECT ........................................................................................................ 6

III. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT STATUS .......................................................................... 13

IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SCREENING ............................................................................... 17

V. OUTLINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ................................................... 33

A. Environmental impact mitigation plan .............................................................................. 33

B. Environment monitoring plan............................................................................................ 36

1. Monitoring of environmental impacts ............................................................................... 37

2. Monitoring of compliance to environmental regulations ................................................... 39

C. EMP implementation plan (EMP) .................................................................................... 43

D. Monitoring and reporting system ...................................................................................... 45

E. Expenditure for EMP implementation ............................................................................... 46

VI. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE .................. 47

A. Description of activities to date ........................................................................................ 47

B. The results of community consultation up to reporting time ............................................. 47

C. Community consultation activities in the future ................................................................ 48

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM .................................................................................... 57

VIII. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 59

Annex 1: Cost for EMP implementation ................................................................................ 61

Annex 2: Photos of current environmental conditions ...................................................... 62

Annex 3: Minutes of Survey on Dumping Site Positions ................................................... 64

Annex 4: Details of consultation activities .......................................................................... 72

Annex 5: Consultation and participation document and list of AHs .................................. 73

Annex 6: Documentation of public consultation .................................................................. 80

Annex 7. Sample Complaint Form .......................................................................................... 83

Annex 8: List of reference used during the preparation of IEE ......................................... 85

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: General information of the subproject .................................................................................. 6 Table 2: Description of background environment of the subproject ................................................. 14 Table 3.1: Environmental impact screening for Canal system ......................................................... 17 Table 3.2: Environmental impact screening for irrigation maintenance road ................................... 26 Table 4.1: Environmental impact mitigation plan for Canal system ............................................... 33 Table 4.2: Environmental impact mitigation plan for irrigation maintenance road .......................... 36 Table 5.1: Environment Compliance monitoring plan for Canal system .......................................... 37 Table 5.2: Environment Compliance monitoring plan for irrigation maintenance road .................... 39 Table 6.1: Environmental Compliance Monitoring for Canal system ............................................... 40 Table 6.2: Environmental Compliance Monitoring for irrigation maintenance road ......................... 43 Table 7: EMP Implementation Plan .................................................................................................. 44 Table 8: Monitoring and reporting system ........................................................................................ 45 Table 9: Expenditure for EMP implementation ................................................................................ 46 Table 10: Community consultation and information disclosure ....................................................... 47 Table 11: The results of community consultation ............................................................................. 47 Table 12: Proposed community consultation activities .................................................................... 48 Table 13: Cost estimation for implementation of enhancing capacity on training ............................ 61 Table 14. Total Cost estimation ....................................................................................................... 61 Table 15: Matrix of Issues and Concerns........................................................................................ 81

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1: Ta Keo Irrigation System ....................................................................................... 11 Fig 2: System diagram 3 main channel, branch cannals ................................................. 12 Fig 3: Typical cross section ............................................................................................. 13 Fig 4. Grievance Redress and Resolution Mechanism ................................................... 58

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Subproject rationale

1. Sustainable rural infrastructure development Project in northern mountain provinces (SRIDP) is being implemented through a sector loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB). Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is the line agency for entire sector loan. SRIDP is being implemented in 15 mountainous provinces in northern Vietnam (Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Phu Tho, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hoa Binh, Vinh Phuc).

2. While the poverty levels throughout the country had been significantly reduced as a result of development efforts; the statistics in mountain provinces above had indicate rather slow improvement during the last decade (47% in 2002, 32.3% in 2006 and 27% in 2008)1. Part of the problem is due to the inadequate access facilities, social services, and commercial opportunities. It is for this reason that GOV and ADB had pursued the SRIDP to provide sustainable access facilities in these poverty stricken mountain provinces. These infrastructures include rural roads, public markets, irrigation and water supply facilities. As a part of the SRIDP, the Subproject “the improvement of Ta Keo irrigation system of Loc Binh district, Lang Son province” will be implemented in communes of San Vien, Quan Ban, Khuat Xa, Tu Doan communes of Loc Binh district, Lang Son province.

B. Subproject Objectives

3. The Subproject aims to improve (i) the irrigation water supply facility for agriculture production, especially to meet irrigation demand of areas which have not been serviced from the system and (ii) to meet water demands of domestic use and aquaculture production and to mitigate water conflicts between water user households of four communes, in the Loc Binh District.

C. Project Alternatives

4. Efforts to minimize the adverse social impacts of the Subproject at various points to avoid human settlements, public facilities, water bodies, and hilly areas. Likewise, the need for borrow pits in the construction of embankments will be minimized and the Subproject will, whenever feasible, use materials from cuttings in the construction of embankments.

5. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared to meet environmental safety requirements of ADB

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3. The IEE contains the following contents::

(i) Section II: Description of the project (ii) Section III: Description of the existing environment (iii) Section IV: Environmental impacts screening (iv) Section V: Outline environmental management plan (v) Section VI: Public consultation and disclosure activities (vi) Section VII: Grievance Redress Mechanism

(vii) Section VII: Conclusions and recommendations

1 Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors, ADB, September 2010

2 Environmental guideline (2009)

3 Law on environmental protection approved by the National Assembly of Socialist of Vietnam on 29 November, 2005

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Table 1: General information of the subproject DESCRIPTION SUBPROJECT DATA

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Name of subproject Improvement of Ta Keo irrigation system, Loc Binh Distric

1.2 Type of subproject Irrigation

1.3 ADB Environment Category Category B

1.4 Project Employer Lang Son Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

1.5 Address of Project Employer Doi Che rural, Hoang Dong communes, Lang son city, Lang Son province

1.6 Name and Title of the Leader of the Project Employer

Ms. Le Thi Thanh Nhan – Director of Lang Son Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

1.7 Telephone, fax and email address of Project Employer

Tel: 025.870353; Fax: 025.874143

1.8 Name of environmental official of PPMU Pham Tuyen

1.9 Telephone, fax and email address of PPMU environmental official

Tel: 0982239181, email: [email protected]

2. DESCRIPTION OF SUBPROJECT

D. 2A Upgrading of Irrigation System

2A.1 New project or upgrading/rehabilitation project Irrigation system upgrading

2A.2 Surface or groundwater Surface water

2A.3 Identification of water resources Water resources of Ta Keo reservoir

2A.4 For irrigation subproject, if there is enough water for domestic use or not?

Currently: 3 main canals in Ta Keo irrigation systems. Subproject covers the upgrading of only main Canal # 3 and its subsidiary canals that supply irrigation water for only 400 ha (50% of original design) due to its degraded structure. Two other existing main canals not included in subproject. Water in the Ta Keo reservoir is used only for irrigation. There is sufficient water in the reservoir for use in the three main Canals (1, 2 and 3) at full operational capacities. Future : Ta Keo irrigation system, main Canal #3 to provide irrigation water for 800 ha of paddy rice lands. This is separate from the water supplied by the same reservoir to two other systems (Canal 1 and 2) adjacent to the subproject service area.

2A.5 Irrigation area and drainage area Ta Keo irrigation system has 03 main canals, of which only main Canal # 3 will be upgraded under the subproject. Other irrigation system include the main canal 1, which is the waterway found on the left hand-side of Main Canal #3 starting from the Ta Keo reservoir. Likewise main canal #2 is the irrigation structure found on the right hand side of main canal #3 (please refer to Figure 1 for the subproject layout). - At present: Main Canal #3 has been severely degraded, such that only 400 ha (50% capacity) of the original service area is irrigated. - In the future, the subproject will be restored to its full design capacity of 800 ha of agriculture land. Drainage is not a task of the subproject.

2A.6 Parameters of a canal system - At present: the main, primary and secondary canals are mostly made of earth. While there are sections with concrete lining, however these are severely damaged. The canals are also heavily silted, and sections at road crossings are similarly degraded. It is for these reasons that there are a lot of irrigation water losses accounting for 50% of design capacity. - In the future: the main, primary and secondary canals will be lined with concrete, having rectangular cross-section, where concrete thickness is 120 - 150mm. Technical parameters of Main Canal #3 and primary canal are as follows: 1. Main canal #3: - At present: the main canal has a trapeziodal cross section and

is divided into 6 sections with following dimensions: + Total length: 8,708.45 m

+ BxH = (0.8 2.4) x (0.9 2.1) + m = 1.5

+ i = 0.0002 0.0005 - In the future: the main canal is designed with rectangular cross

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DESCRIPTION SUBPROJECT DATA

section and is divided into 15 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 8,483 m

+ BxH = (0.6 2.4)x(0.8 2.1)

+ i = 0.0002 0.0005 2. Secondary canal: I. N1 canal: - At present: N1 canal is earth canal with trapezoidal cross

section with the following dimensions: + Total length: 2,457 m + BxH = (1.0 x 0.5) m + m = 1.5m + i = 0.0008 - In the future: N1 canal is designed to have rectangular cross

section and divided into 4 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 2,457 m

+ BxH = (0.6 0.8) x (0.8 1.0)m

+ i = 0.0005 0.0008 II. N2 canal: - At present: N2 canal has trapezoidal cross section and has the

following dimensions: + Total length: 3,622.50m + BxH = (1.0x0.5)m + m = 1.5m + i = 0.0007 - In the future: N2 canal is designed to have rectangular cross

section and divided into 5 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 3,622.5 m

+ BxH = (0.45 0.8) x (0.65 1.0) m

+ i = 0.0009 0.001 III. N3 canal: - At present: canals N3. N4. N5. have following dimension: + BxH = (0.8 x 0.5) m

+ m = 1.5m + i = 0.0006 - In the future: is designed to have rectangular cross section and divided into 2 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 917 m

+ BxH = (0.4 0.45) x (0.45 0.6) m + i = 0.0005 IV. N4 canal: - In the future: N4 canal has 2 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 927 m

+ BxH = (0.4 0.45) x (0.55 0.6) m

+ i = 0.0005 0.0007 V. N5 canal: - In the future: N5 canal is designed to have rectangular cross section and divided into 3 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 861 m

+ BxH = (0.4 0.5) x (0.6 0.7) m

+ i = 0.0007 0.0025 VI. N6 canal: - At present: N6 canal has rectangular cross section and following dimensions: + Total length: 903.00 m + BxH = 0.4 x 0.6 m + i = 0.0006 - In the future: N6 canal is designed to have rectangular cross section and divided into 3 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 903 m

+ BxH = (0.35 0.4) x (0.53 0.65) m

+ i = 0.0004 0.0007

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VII. N7 canal: - At present: N7 canal is divided in two sections:

+ Section 1 is submerged pipe in the road centerline. + Section 2 is rectangular canal with masonry structure which has been degraded. + Total length: 4,957.20 m

+ BxH = (0.5 0.8) x (0.7 1.1) m

+ i = 0.0005 0.0008 - In the future: N7 canal is designed to have rectangular cross

section and divided into 3 sections with different dimensions: + Total length: 4,957.2m

+ BxH = (0.5 0.8) x (0.85 1.1) m

+ i = 0.0005 0.0008 * All main, primary and secondary canals are designed to be lined with M200 reinforced concrete.

2A.7 Description of other irrigation system structures The Ta Keo irrigation system has 09 headwork, 03 cross regulator gates, 05 aqueducts, 69 canal bridges, 64 irrigation outlet gates. Appropriate modification/repair will be made only on damaged structures. Details of the works will be determined during the Detailed Engineering Design phase.

2B. Upgrading of Road

2B.1 Grade of road (Technical Standard) Rural road Grade – type A (22TCN210-92) 2B.2 Length and width of road (km) At present:

(road #1) existing irrigation maintenance road (3m wide and 2,220.5m long) and (road #2) farm-to-market road (3m wide and 1,084.45 m long) both are earth paved. -In the future:

3.305 km road Type A (22TCN210-92) with 3.5 m wide asphalt pavement and 1,5 m wide shoulders (total) will be built. This road is formed with the upgrading and connection of road #1 and # 2 above, into the 3.305 km subproject road from Na Duong to Ta Keo. End of road connects to Road No. 1 at TD33 (km1+731.58)

2B.3 Number of Bridges 3 bridges (1X3m box culvert) to be upgraded

2B.3 Number and dimension of drainage culverts There are 12 new cross drain culverts to be installed :

+ Box culvert: 05 structures with B = (0.5 3) m;

+ Pipe culvert: 06 structures with diameter ( =1.0m.

+ Two-cell box culvert: 01 structure 2B.4 Length of side ditches Tropizoidal shape side ditches on both sides of road, with

dimensions (BxH)=(0.4x0.4) m=1, will be installed

3. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

3.1 Commencement date (month/year) Expected in Quarter I/2013

3.2 Completion date (month/year) Expected in Quarter I/2014

3.3 Number of workers 65 people

3.4 Are there workers camp for construction? (Yes/No)

Yes, 1 camp

3.5 Construction in rainy season (Yes/No) Yes, if condition allows.

3.6 List of quantity and conditions of equipment/construction vehicles:

List of quantity and conditions of equipment/construction vehicles: 1. Upgrading of canal and structures on canal:

+ 01 concrete mixing machines with capacity of 250 liters, + 01 excavator < 0.8m

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+ 01 soil filling machine γ >1.5 T/m3

Construction equipment are required to be in good working condition and are periodically maintained based on the unit’s manufacturer’s schedule. 2. Upgrading of access road:

+ 01 excavator <1,25m3,

+ 01 self-propelled car 5T, + 01 road foundation compactor 16T. Construction equipment are required to be kept in good working condition and are periodically maintained based on the units manufacturer’s schedule.

3.7 Location and area or description of material source

- Filling soil: part is from excavated soil and concrete from demolished canal; the remaining soil is exploited from pits: + Borrow pit 1: at Pho Lang pit in Khon Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 41,100m

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+ Borrow pit 2: at borrow pit of Na Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 61,400m

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+ Borrow pit 3: at borrow pit of Na Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 232,000m

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+ Borrow pit 4: at borrow pit of Khon Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 26,000 m

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- Stone is exploited in Loc Binh town 10 km away from construction site. - Sand is exploited from Dung site which is 10 km away from construction site. - Other materials (cement, steel, formworks, etc.) are bought from the town 10 km away from construction site. - Asphalt is transported from Lang Son city which is 23 km away from construction site.

3.8 Type and approximate quantity of raw construction materials.

- Type and approximate quantity of raw construction materials such as concrete, stone, steel, sand, the quantity of these materials are calculated in preliminary design, specifically: Canal: + Stone of all kinds: 2,340 m

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+ Yellow sand: 2,340 m3

+ Cement: 2,560 kg + Steel of all kinds: 5,000 kg Irrigation Maintenance road: + Asphalt: 54,363 kg + Aggregate macadam type 1: 2,704 m

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+ Aggregate macadam type 2: 3,090 m3

+ Stone: 510 m3

3.9 Measures to handle redundant soil/rock from excavation and filling process

- The excavation soil is mainly reused for filling canal embankment, the excavation soil is estimated at 31,412 m

3, filling

soil 29,940m3. A small part of earth which is not reused for filling

can instead be used for elevating field foundation, for growing cash crops or brought to dumpsite + Dump site 1: At Km 0+956 of main canal with capacity of: 16,163m

3, the nearest water source: 0,15km; the nearest public

works: 1km, the nearest residential area: 1,1 km, vegetation around is shrubs + Dump site 2: At Km 6+306 of main canal with capacity of: 18,368m

3, the nearest water source: 0,1km; the nearest public

works: 1,3 km, the nearest residential area: 1,4 km; vegetation around is shrubs.

3.10 Quantity of solid waste generated from construction (monthly based and in m

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- Soil, sand, debris, etc. - Domestic waste

- Solid waste generated during the construction including redundant soil and rock, domestic waste and waste concrete - Estimated quantity of waste (monthly) is as follows: + Construction materials (mortar, sand, stone, cement packaging etc.): 15m

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+ Domestic Waste: 585kg (for 65 workers, with 0.3 kg of waste generated per person)

4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

4A. Ta Keo Irrigation system

4A.1 Subproject Capacity (households or ha) Irrigation for 800 ha of cultivation land (original design capacity). The Ta Keo reservoir has sufficient volume to provide the irrigation water needs of the subproject, as well as the other irrigation systems (main canal 1 and 2).

4A.2 Water treatment process There is no water treatment process in the subproject.

4A.3 Periodical maintenance and dredging of canal/pipe cleaning

The periodical maintenance and dredging of canal/pipe cleaning are carried out twice a year at the end of summer-autumn crop and in winter-spring crop, including following activities: + Removal of litters and weeds in canal/culvert/spillway + Desilt canal/culvert/spillway + Lining/fixing canals, clearing shrubs and grass on canals and their banks. + Repairing small damages on canals, road crossing (with canals) and other irrigation appurtenances, etc.

4B. Access road

4B.4 Maximum allowable speed 25km/h (limited conditions)

4B.5 Descriptions of maintenance activities

- The Company of Limited Irrigation Exploitation Lang Son province, will be responsible for operation and maintenance of completed works. Maintenance, desilting of the drainage canal by

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the Agricultural Cooperative will be carried out under the direct supervision of the Commune People's Committee and Board of Supervisors Cooperative.

- Operation and maintenance of the road will also be the

responsibility of the Limited Irrigation Exploitation Company in

cooperation with the Communal People Committees (CPCs) of

San Vien and the RMB of Loc Binh district

- The routine maintenances will be done on the basis of a

detailed Operations & Maintenance plan to be prepared by the

Limited Irrigation for approval of the PPC. Routine maintenance

activities will be done annually, while the major repair of damage

works will be implemented once every five years.

5. RESETTLEMENT AND LAND ACQUISITION 4

5A. Upgrading of Irrigation system No resettlement impact

5B. Upgrading of road

5B.1 Number of households affected 51 households

5B.2 Number of seriously affected persons None

5B.3 Number of affected persons whose houses are relocated/resettled

None

5B.4 Total land area to be acquired (m2) Temporary = None Permanent=1,866.2m

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5.5 Agricultural land area to be acquired (m2) Temporary = Non Permanent = 885.2m

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5.6 Forest land area to be acquired (m2) Temporary = None Permanent = no

5B.7 Aquaculture land to be acquired (ha) Temporary = None Permanent = 89.5 m2

5B.8 Residential land to be acquired (ha) Temporary = 68 m2 Permanent = 768.3m

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5B.9 Garden land to be acquired (ha) Temporary = None Permanent = 123.2m2

5B.10 Other lands to be acquired (ha) Temporary = None Permanent = no

6. SUBPROJECT COST

6.1 Total cost of subproject (VND and USD) (VND and $USD)

78,757,400,000VND which is equivalent to 3.781.323 USD

4 This data is taken from Resettlement and Ethnic Minority Development Plan

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Fig 1: Ta Keo Irrigation System and Road

Borrow Pit 2

Irrigation Service areas for restoration (yellow )

Borrow Pit 1

Headworks at Ta Keo

Current Irrigation Service areas (green )

Maintenance Road

Indirect Impact Area (IIA) Boundary

Main Canal 3 (Direct Impact Area)

Primary Canal (DIA)

Irrigation Canall 1 ( Not part of SP)

Reservoir at Ta Keo

Primary Canal (dia)

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Fig 2: System diagram 3 main channel, branch cannals

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Fig 3: Typical cross section

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desilting d=20cm

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III. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT STATUS

6. The Direct Impact Area (DIA) covers the existing 23,129 km of main and secondary canals, two dumping sites at Km 0 +956 and Km 6+306 of main canal, four borrow pits and 3.305 km of inspection road. The Secondary Impact Area (SIA) is the strip of land 100 m along each side of the DIA. The Indirect Impact Area (IIA) covers the subproject beneficiary area corresponding to the 4 communes traversed by the canal and the road which includes: San Vien, Tu Doan, Khuat Xa and Quan Ban.

Table 2: Description of background environment of the subproject DESCRIPTION SUBPROJECT DATA

1. PROJECT LOCATION

1.1 Communes: Communes of Tu Doan, San Vien, Khuat Xa and Quan Ban.

1.2 Districts: Loc Binh district

1.3 Province: Lang Son province

1.4 Geographical location:

N 21042’31’’ - 21

044’55’’

E 106059’11’’ - 107

000’21’’

2. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

2.1 Air quality While the subproject is located within a rural area, where the land is mostly used for agriculture, it was observed that the air quality within the study area is relatively good, despite the presence of the Na Duong thermal power plant, located adjacent to the Southwestern portion of the subproject catchment area. According to the EIA prepared for the power plant (posted by MONRE in the internet), flue gases emitted from the thermal power plant is filtered using an electrostatic precipitator where fly ash (fine dust particles) are recovered before the gases are released to the atmosphere. There is however, no information provided on the recovery of other gaseous pollutants. Also, the extraction and transport of coal from the adjacent Na Duong coal mines to the thermal plant resuspends dust particles and significantly affect motorist and pedestrians using the access road, as well as families living beside the access infrastructure.

2.2 Noise and vibration

Noise and vibration in the study area are mainly caused by vehicles traveling on the maintenance road.

2.3 Weather and Natural disaster

In accordance with Environment Status Report of Lang Son province during 2005-2010: - Rainy season lasts from July to December; the rainfall can exceed 3,000mm/year; large rainfall concentration is in 3 months of August, September and October, making up 50-55% of the annual rainfall. - Dry season is from January to June; the month with least rainfall is February with only 80-90mm . - Perennial floods coincides with rainy season. It is reported that on average about 1-2 floods are observed annually at different stations. Most of them occur in June, July and August. - Droughts occur during the months of October – May with rainfall making up only 20-25 % of the annual rainfall.

2.4 Topography and soil

Within the subproject study area, there are low hills alternating with narrow valleys. The highest elevation within the study area is 301masl. Outside of the study area are high hills that are drained by the Ky Cung river.. - Soil: there are 3 types of soil in the project area, namely hilly soil, delta soil and mountainous soil. These soils are further divided in to sub-categories: alluvia , Acrisols and Ferralic Acrisols.

2.5 Water bodies The subproject area is drained by Ky Cung river. The reservoir of Ta Keo had been formed by the daming of three streams. It (Ta Keo reservoir) is one of the large reservoir of Loc Binh district. River water is abundant. Irrigation water for the subproject is taken from Ta Keo reservoir.

2.6 Ground water - The groundwater level is shallow. Wells have depths of 10 - 15m compared to natural ground level and have good water quality. Groundwater dynamics changed with seasons: in dry season the water table is low measured at 5.0 – 7.0 m deep from the natural ground level; in rainy season the water table is at least 5.0 m below the ground. - At present, groundwater is mainly used for domestic purposes, and normally taken from dug wells. Some households use rain water for their domestic activities. Groundwater is not been exploited for agriculture production.

2.7 Water quality It is observed that there are no sign of external contamination such as silt, agricultural waste, sewage, nor contaminated water from the nearby thermal power plant. The Na

Duong thermal power plants use cooling tower fan to regulate the operating temperature of the facility. The Na Duong coal mines on the other hand, let surface

and wash water from their operations to pass through a detention pond to allow sediments in the water to settle, before discharging them into receiving water body.

2.8 Inundation Annual inundation/flooding occur in rainy season during August to October. Inundation /flooding occur, as the drainage system of the subproject area is mainly natural channels, which are not dredged.

2.9 Terrestrial flora There are many kinds of plants and animals within the subproject area, however, there

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and fauna are neither precious nor endangered species that are recorded in the Vietnamese Red Book. - Terrestrial flora: mainly timber tree species including pine and eucalyptus. Other vegetation include crops such as paddy rice, cash crops (i.e. maize, peanut, cassava, bean, vegetables); fruit-bearing trees (bananas, pomelo, bamboo, etc.) and shrubs for fences; and shrubs and grasses that are found mainly around the canals. There are no precious trees. - Terrestrial fauna: mainly domesticated animals (cattle, poultry, etc.). Total number of poultry and cattle in subproject communes are: 3,983 buffalos; 308 cows, and 10,924 pigs (Statistic Yearbook of Loc Binh district).

2.10 Aquatic flora and fauna

- Aquatic flora and fauna include common freshwater fishes (i.e. carp, anabas, mullets)

and freshwater crustaceans (i.e. shrimps, crabs (Somanithelphusma), etc.)

- Aquatic fauna:

+ There are farmed fish such as carp, anabas, mullet, pike in household ponds for

domestic consumption. Other aquatic fauna may include yellow snails, frogs, etc.

- There are no aquatic species found in the subproject study area that are listed in Red Book.

2.11 Protected area There is no protected area found in the study area.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS

3.1 UXO There is neither bomb nor mine remaining within the study area. These ordinances have been cleared during the construction of the subproject years ago.

3.2 Land use Of the total 14,362 hectares of land within the four (4) communes exercising jurisdiction over the subproject area (Indirect Impact Area), forest (49.8%) is the dominnat landuse in, followed by agriculture land (36.2%), and then crop lands (12.95%). Residential areas only constitue a small fraction (0.78%) of the land. The breakdown of major landuses is as follows:

- Agriculture land: 5.197 ha (making up 36.2%) - Forest land: 7.153 ha (making up 49.8%) - One crop area: 1.860 ha (making up 12.95%) - Residential land: 112 ha (making up 0.78%) - Unused land: 41 ha (making up 0.28%).

Within the subproject area, agricultural lands predominante with paddy rice as the main crop. There are also few residential areas found near the the irrigation canal.

3.3 Residential land nearest to the subproject Area

The residential area in San Vien commune is the nearest built-up area from the Subproject area that is 500m away;

3.4 Rural infrastructure

- The subproject is located in an area that is accessible using local roads. The electric power distribution networks of these communes have been completed, meeting power demands for daily requirements of local people. All communes have school system (kindergarten, primary and secondary schools) which have permanent structures; health clinics are poorly equipped so healthcare services are limited. - Near the project area there are a few rural infrastructures: Na Duong thermal power plant, Na Duong coal mines. - The implementation of the subproject does not have any adverse effect on the existing rural infrastructure of communes within the subproject area.

3.5 Agriculture and aquaculture

- Agriculture: mainly paddy rice and cash crops - Aquaculture: raising fresh fish in integrated farm model of garden – pond – livestock

3.6 Population According to socio-economic documents of the 4 communes in the subproject area and project investment report, there are 5,325 beneficiaries that are mostly farmers growing paddy rice. The area’s population density is 120 persons/km

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3.7 Ethnic minorities According to socio-economic documents of the 4 communes in the subproject area, there are ethnic minorities which are as follows: - Tay ethnic group makes up 58.98% of the total population - Nung ethnic group makes up 27.43% of the total population - Other ethnic groups are Dao, San Chi, Hoa that make up 8.14% of the total population.

3.8 Livelihood The main occupations of local communities are agriculture production, timber tree plantation and livestock raising. Average income per capita is VND 4,5 million per annum; total poor households of the 4 communes are 1,255 households making up 28.23% of total population, close to poverty households are 418, making up 18% of total population (according to preliminary design report of the subproject).

3.9 Natural and cultural heritage

There are no cultural heritage crossed by the subproject in the 4 communes Tu Doan, San Vien, Quan Ban and Khuat Xa.

3.10 Community healthcare

- Some cutaneous diseases had been reported due to insanitary water; - Diseases that are often contracted by local people during summer are diarrhea, petechial fever, etc. are reported in the subproject area.

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- There are other respiratory diseases during dry season such as sinusitis when dust concentration is high.

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IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SCREENING

7. An environmental impact assessment is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the environmental, social and economic aspects. To identify and evaluate the impacts of any one project, there are various methods commonly used for environmental impact assessment such as checklist method; matrix method; the Battelle environmental evaluation system; and cost-benefit analysis method.

8. In this part of report, the checklist method was employed, which is widely used and generally sufficient for small scale projects having Category B classification.

Table 3.1: Environmental impact screening for Irrigation Canal System Upgrading

IMPACT

POTENTIAL IMPACT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION AND SCALE

Yes/ No Small/ Large Positive/ Negative

Temporary/ Long-term

1. Impacts in the pre-construction stage

1.1 Chaos during the exploration of UXO

No

The exploration of bombs and mines has been done previous construction, so impact does not exit.

1.2 Loss of land, house, crops and other non-movable assets.

No

Canal to be built on the existing channels. No loss of land, house, crops and other non-movable assets.

2. Impacts during the construction time

2.1 Erosion or sedimentation caused by the desilting or site clearing or soil excavation and filing.

Yes Insignificant Negative Temporary

Location: Along DIA and SIA of the irrigation canal Scale: The desilting and concrete lining of irrigation canals, removal, and replacement of canal structures (i.e. box culvert type bridge over canal and water division gate) can cause sediments to fall into the canal structure and clog the waterways thereby reducing its water conveying capacity, depriving downstream users of irrigation water, and instead inundating the farms adjacent to the clogged canal segments. The impact can be considered as insignificant for the following reasons: a) About 95..5% of excavated materials will be reused as filling materials in canal upgrading; so only the redundant materials will need to be transported to the spoils disposal area found near the canal alignment; b) Under the subproject design, construction work are done on a per segment basis, so the amount of sediments that may get into the canals are limited; c) Also major excavation and filling works are to be carry out during dry season, when the risk of rain washing off sediments from unfinished earthworks will be

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minimal; and d) the impact will only be felt during the construction period, and will disappear as soon as the canal upgrading works is completed.

2.2 Stream Flow, aquatic environment or groundwater are polluted due to oil and petroleum products leaks/spillages

Yes Insignificant Negative Temporar

y

Location: - Fuel, oil, and lubricant storage areas, temporary waste disposal areas and vehicle maintenance areas Scale: Spilled fuel, waste oil and other lubricants from construction vehicles and equipment, if not properly contained, may contaminate the soil and water from adjacent drainage canals. The surface water carrying the petroleum products may eventually spill into the Ky Cung river (at the outskirts of the subproject service area), thus contaminating it along with its aquatic environment. It is also possible that these spilled petroleum products may seep into the ground water table and contaminating the groundwater especially in areas where these (ground water table) are close to the surface. While it is possible that spillages can occur during construction work where construction equipment are used, however it is less probable that significant volume of such waste will be discharged into the surrounding environment for the following reasons: a) deployment of properly maintained equipment is one of the requirement for contractors; b) At least 3 equipment will be used in the canal upgrading works (i.e. 1 concrete mixer, 1 excavator and 1 soil filling machine) whose fuel and oil used is limited; c) The construction equipment will mostly undergo maintenance work at a specific area, and so any spillages of fuel, oil and other petroleum products can be controlled and handling of waste is manageable; with the use oil collectors and appropriate closely sealing storage containers and under the supervised of a mechanic that have full knowledge of handling petroleum products. d) petroleum products are normally kept in individual tight and rigid containers and so accidental spillages is remote. The impact is assessed to be minor, temporary and limited to within the construction period.

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2.3 Loss or damage to sensitive environments

No

The subproject will not cause the loss or damage to sensitive environments as the earth moving works is mainly done in the old canal alignment and adjacent areas used as temporary construction zone. Also there is neither protected area nor sensitive environment found within in the subproject area.

2.4 Dust, exhaust and noise are mainly caused by construction equipment and vehicles


Location: the construction site of

irrigation canals and its appurtenances. Scale: - Dust, exhaust and noise are mainly caused by vehicles transporting construction materials (stone, sand, cement, and steel) such as cars, trucks and construction equipment (excavators, filling machine, small concrete mixing car, bulldozer, etc.) operations. - The impact can be considered as insignificant for the following reasons: a) there are no residential nor institutional areas along or near the irrigation canal alignments; b) disposal areas (km0+956 and km6+306) are found near the canal alignment so dust and emission caused by transporting the few redundant materials are within non-residential & institutional areas; and c) borrow pits have been identified, but these will not be needed for the irrigation canal upgrading since there are excess filling materials, and so dust and emissions generated to gather materials here are avoided.

2.6 Reduction of local people’s mobility and/or accessibility to private properties/assets


Location: the construction site of the canal and its appurtenances. Scale: The construction of canal is

not expected to yield significant impacts on the movement of persons and vehicles to and from their properties for the following reasons: a) much of the work is done along the existing canal alignment and not along the existing roads; b) Limited trips of trucks are expected for transporting construction materials to the worksite since portion of the excavated soil will be used in the construction as fill, and the borrow pits are also found along the canal alignment. c) Disposal site areas located near the canal alignment so there is no need for trucks to use

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public roads.

2.7 Effects on public infrastructure such as communication facilities, electricity line etc.

No

The construction of subproject will not affect any public infrastructure as the major work items is relate to upgrading and renovating of existing irrigation structures. Moreover, the work area is located far away from public infrastructure as schools, roads, electricity facilities, CPC etc.

2.8 Benefits of employments or livelihood from the hiring of local workers

Yes Medium Positive Temporary

Location: The beneficiary area of 4

communes and the surroundings. Scale: The Contractor will be required as part of its contract terms of reference, to prioritize the hiring of qualified local labor for unskilled work such as soil excavation, filling and transport (65 persons) . The construction works will stimulate local employment since there will be opportunities for providing services to workers and staff, where vulnerable groups (i.e. poor households, household head as female and female labor) can participate such as laundry, food/catering, temporary lodging, etc. if they find them suitable.

2.9 Social impact due to the presence of migrant workers in the subproject area

Yes Insignificant Positive/ Negative

Temporary

Location: Residential area near workers tents Scale:

- Positive: Migrant workers from other provinces living in the project area may facilitate cultural exchange and promote service trade activities in the locality. - Negative: May cause conflicts between migrant workers and local people due to cultural differences, may rise to social evils such as theft, robbery, prostitution, and spread of infectious diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS) etc. However, the residence time of worker in worker’s camp/tents is short due to requirement of construction on each route section. Moreover, “In-house rules” for workers to be enforced by the contractor may help minimize the negative impacts. The impact is assessed as minor, both positive and negative, and will be felt only during the construction period.

2.10 Impacts on nearby heritages as grave, tomb, pagoda, temples etc.

No

There are no cultural nor heritage site such as grave, tomb, pagoda, and temples, adjacent to the construction site of irrigation canals

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and maintenance road.

2.11 Risks of health and safety of workers and local people:


Location: The construction site and residential areas along canals and the maintenance road in the commune and the tents of workers. Scale: - The construction can cause some impacts on health and safety of workers and local people: + The transport of construction materials and spoils through the residential and institutional areas in the commune can affect the traffic safety (high speed of vehicles, since uncovered cargo can fall off onto roads etc.) + The operation of construction equipment in the work site has direct impacts on health and safety of workers (i.e. dust, exhaust, noise and sewage from oil and grease etc…). However, risk to the health and safety of workers and local residents are not significant since: a) much of the work is along the irrigation canal where there are very few sparsely located residences; b) vehicle accidents is remote as minimal use of public roads to transport construction materials not available in the subproject area; and c) construction method prescribed are mostly manual assisted by few construction equipment.

2.12 Generation of solid waste from desilting and excavation activities.

Yes Insignificant negative Temporary

Location: the construction site of structures on canals. Scale: Earthmoving activities along the canals and maintenance road will yield silt and earth materials that are infertile which if not properly disposed on in suitable dumping site may cover the adjacent fertile agricultural sites and affect the productivity of these lands. However, it is estimated that of the total excavated sediments along the canals (31,412 m3), most of the amount will be utilized as fill materials (29, 940m

3 or 95.3%).

Only a small fraction of the excavated materials (1,472m

3 or

4.7%) will require disposal in low lying areas within the subproject catchment area. It is for this reason that the impact is assessed as insignificant.

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2.13 Issues relating to waste collection and disposal including wastes from construction activities and/or tents of workers.


Location: Worker tents and the construction site Scale: - Redundant waste of construction activities (mortar, sand, stone, cement packing) is estimated of 15m

3 per month which if not

properly collected and properly disposed of, may be carried by surface run-off into the irrigation canal and then into the irrigation service area. - Domestic wastes (inorganic and organic forms) generated from construction workers tents are estimated at 585kg per month, if not collected, may be carried by surface water run-off into the irrigation canals and waterways (i.e Ky Cung River) cause pollution of the surface water and irrigation water that can subsequently be carried into the farmlands. The impact is however manageable. Following standard good construction practices, that are to be integrated as a requirement into the TOR, the contractor is required to install sanitary field toilets that have septic tanks and sufficient clean water supply. Only effluent from these septic tanks can be allowed to flow into streams and other water bodies

2.14 Disruption in irrigation water service may affect crop production of local farmers

Yes Small Negative Short

The improvement works which

involves the concrete lining of

irrigation canals, will require the

temporary disruption of irrigation

water supply to the service areas.

A prolonged suspension of

irrigation water supply may

seriously affect crop production

most especially paddy rice and

vegetables that are greatly

dependent on moisture.

As part of subproject design,

standard construction methods that

can allow the continuous flow of

irrigation water even thru canal

sections under upgrading had been

identified. These include:

a) temporary water diversion works

along sections undergoing

upgrading,

b) scheduling of canal works during

off-farm season;

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c) construction by segments where

work on the next section to proceed

only when upgrading had been

completed in one section; etc.

If the subproject design schedule

will be followed, then the impact

can be assessed as low and will be

felt during the period of irrigation

canal improvement (construction)

phase.

Location: 800 ha irrigation service

area

Duration: Construction period

during the dry months

3. Impacts during the operation phase

3.1 Inundation of plantation coverage caused by filling and operation of reservoirs/dams, in both upstream and downstream areas

No Subproject will not require any work in the Ta Keo dam and reservoir.

3.2 Changes to living conditions or public health due to improved water supply.

No Main Canal3 system use for irrigation alone.

3.3 Increase farm productivity due to restoration of irrigation water supply capacity.

Yes Large Positive Long-term

Location: The agriculture land covered by main canal3 irrigation service area. Scale: The restoration of adequate and sustainable irrigation water service to the remaining 50% of original subproject design will increase the current agricultureal productivity in the area, and the additional farm income can be used by the farmers to expand current farming operations, or invest in other productive endevors and/or other household priorities. The additional benefits may translate to improvement of the beneficiaries socio-economic conditions and also poverty alleviation.

3.4 Changes to land use practices as some areas shifted to agriculture use

No

The subproject will not affect the land use practices of local people in communes as the additional land covered by the irrigation facility is already used for agricultural purpose, however, these are not provided with sufficient water most especially during the dry months..

3.5 Loss of nutrients in the soil due to the

No Irrigation water for agricultural production is supplied from Ta Keo

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excessive and wrong irrigation practices

reservoir which is managed by Irrigation Management Enterprise of Loc Binh under Lạng Son Irrigation Management Company. The amount of irrigation water flowing to each farm land will be regulated thru control valves to ensure that only sufficient amounts of water will be used, to avoid diluting nutrients from the soil. Also no ground water will be exploited as irrigation water source such that salt water intrusion into the

land will be avoided.

3.6 Soil erosion due to irrigation canal construction on sloping land.

No

The subproject will line the canals with concrete. These lining will prevent erosion of soil (found at the bottom and side of canals) as well as prevent water losses through infiltration.

3.7 Effects on water quality due to the excessive use of fertilizer, pesticide and other

Yes

Small Negative Temporary

Location: Agriculture land of 4

communes Scale: Increasing agriculture productivity will necessitate infusion of additional farm inputs such as quality seeds and application of farm chemicals (i.e. fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides, etc.). In the event that excessive use of fertilizer and pesticide is practiced to boost further productivity, this may lead to the acidification of the soil, retardation of plant production, loss in fish and other aquatic resources, and in extreme cases contaminate the ground water through infiltration to the water table. The impact can still be regarded as small in view of the traditional methods applied by farmers most especially the ethnic minorities. Nevertheless, appropriate extension work may need to be pursued by representatives from DARD to provide the local farmers alternative but effective farming practices that do not harm the environment such as organic farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and others.

3.8 Risks of natural disasters

Yes Insignificant Positive Long-term

Location: Along the canal site. Scale: After upgrading, the canals are designed to endure the probable natural disasters that can occur in the subproject area (i.e. flooding) thus these facilities can benefit the local people in the subproject area to within its design life.

3.9 Canal bed sedimentation

Yes Insignifica

nt Negative Long-term

Location: Canal bed Scale: During the operation, the

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canal bed will be silted up with sediments and overflow its embankments during strong rains causing surface water run-off that may carry soil and debris. However, the impact is insignificant and temporary. As part of the subproject Operations & Maintenance phase activities, the canal Irrigation Management Enterprise of Loc Binh under Lạng Son Irrigation Management Company is required to conduct regular maintenance work to among others desilt the canals. Similarly, within 5 years, the canals will also require periodic maintenance where permanent damage to the system will be repaired normally after the rainy season.

3.12 Impacts on ethnic minorities


Location: 4 communes in the subproject area. Scale:

The majority of local population are ethnic minorities. The dominant ethnic minority is Tay, and others of Nung, Dao etc. The presence of the subproject will help improve the farm productivity, so the additional income can be used to create more livelihood/employment opportunities for local people and eventually help improve their socio-economic conditions as well as help alleviate poverty.

3.13 Canal bank erosion or collapsed

No

Location: Irrigation canal and embankments Scale: The subproject Operations

and Maintenance procedure require regular maintainance of the irrigation system by the Irrigation Management Enterprise of Loc Binh under Lạng Son Irrigation Management Company in accordance with proper procedures. Therefore damages to the facility caused by natural or man-made events are expected to be promptly repaired to ensure continued irrigation services to the farmer beneficiaries.

3.14 Generation of solid or fluid wastes

No

Location: Irrigation canals Scale: The facility only serves as a conduit system for irrigation water and does not generate solid or liquid waste. If there are people who dispose of their waste in the canals, these refuse will be cleaned by the Management Enterprise, and the

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people who discarded the waste in the irrigation facilities will be dealt with according to local ordinances.

Table 3.2: Environmental impact screening for irrigation maintenance road

IMPACT

POTENTIAL IMPACT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION AND

SCALE Yes/ No Small/ Large Positive/ Negative


1. Impacts in the pre-construction stage

1.1 Loss of land, house, crops and other non-movable assets.

Yes small Negative Long-term

Location: Along the subproject

maintenance road Scale: Total affected households are 51. Affected households mainly lose part of residential area (fence), garden or agriculture land on both sides of the road. However, the impact is insignificant, as the owners will be properly compensated for their loss land and properties The replacement cost recommended as basis for compensation price ensures proper and satisfactory compensation for local people. Since no APs will be loosing >10% of productive land, and none of them will require relocation, then the impact is considered as not significant.

2. Impacts during the construction time

2.1 Possibility of filling up cultivation areas along the route

Yes Small Negative Temporary

Location: Cultivation areas

belonging to communes of San

Vien that are located along the

road and at lower elevation as

compared to the current road

surface.

Scale: During the construction phase, soil and stones may fall or washed by run-off into creeks or fertile agricultural farms and may cause the covering/filling or sedimentation of fields and streams respectively. The covering of the farms may affect its productivity. Similarly, siltation of waterways may cause a reduced water conveyance capacity, and reduce the amount of water reaching the service area, or even cause the flash flooding of

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areas adjacent to the blocked canals. However, it is estimated that of the total excavated sediments along the canals (31,412 m3), most of the amount will be utilized as fill materials (29, 940m

3 or 95.3%). Only a small

fraction of the excavated materials (1,472m

3 or 4.7%) will

require disposal in low lying areas within the subproject catchment area. It is for this reason that the impact is assessed as insignificant. Efforts will have to be done by the contractor to avoid disposing soil near water ways such as streams and irrigation canals. Also, the rich organic top soil would need to be removed first prior to backfilling.

2.2 Traffic obstruction to the free movement of local people



belonging to communes of San

Vien that are located along the

road

Scale: The upgrading of the

maintenance road may inhibit

the free movement of local

people that are using the route

to reach their assets such as

farmlands that are along the

route. Limited mobility of local

people will be a problem during

the harvest time of agricultural

products (green tea, paddy rice,

cash crops) during the months

of May and October. Moreover,

the daily movement of pupils to

and from school, also be

affected by the construction

activities.

If the temporary stockpiles along

the road are not well managed,

the small transport such as

bicycles, motorcycles, and

wagons will be placed at risk,

especially during night time and

low light periods such as dawn

and sunset.

However, there are no

residential and/or institutional

areas found along the

maintenance road to be

upgraded.

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The subproject design prescribed construction methods that may allow controlled movement of commuters, pedestrians and motorist through the work area. These are standard engineering construction methods applied in road works traversing residential and institutional areas, (i.e. alternative lane construction, rerouting through alternative roads, temporary diversion roads, etc.) Likewise, the difficult period is only during two months of the year, so proper scheduling of works that avoid these heavy vehicle traffic conditions can be easily done. The impact is assessed to be negative but minor, and temporary, to be felt only during the construction period.

2.3Impacts on infrastructure system such as communication, information, electricity etc.


Location: Along the road Scale: Construction activities

can affect the existing electricity

network. A number of these

found within the road corridor

may have to be transferred and

restored. The final number of

poles to be moved and length of

power cables to be restored will

depend on the final road

dimensions and alignment

contained in the detailed

engineering design. The

relocation and restoration of

electric power will have negative

but minor impacts as restoration

work is not long (temporary

impact) and it is standard that

the local electric power

company takes care of the work

so long as they are informed

well in advance by the

subproject owner.

2.4 Soil contamination due to leakage of oil, lubricant and other construction chemicals


Location: Agricultural lands

along construction route,

temporary material storage area

and temporary construction

equipment and vehicle garage.

Scale: Leakage from construction vehicles and equipment, during operations

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and/or maintenance; as well as excess or waste bitumen washed from containers during cleaning process. These petroleum-based hazardous substances can leak and spread to cultivation lands adjacent to the route, causing negative effects to plants. However, the estimated number of construction vehicles and equipment (i.e. 3 units) are few, so the probable amount of petroleum leakage may not be significant to affect the adjacent lands. Similarly, construction chemicals in the form of paints and thinners are normally placed in tightly sealed cans to avoid unnecessary spillages; and are to be placed in sealed and roofed storage areas. Asphalt wastes are those found in batching plants and containers that are regularly washed for maintenance purposes. Asphalt is an expensive material that comes in drums or other sealed containers to avoid spillages. Therefore volume of these waste materials (spillages) is not also significant to affect the adjacent areas. The impact is to be felt only during the construction phase.

3. Impacts during the operation phase

3.1 Increase access to markets, schools, jobs, health center and other social services


Location: Communes of San

Vien

Scale: the subproject road will

enhance the local residents

accessibility to basic social

services and public facilities,

reducing traveling time,

transport costs and connecting

markets and district health

clinics.

Reduction of transport cost, and lesser stress for local agricultural products (thereby increase value of commodities) to the market will result in the increase in farm incomes, better access to social services, and therefore improvement of local socio-economic conditions, and reduction in poverty levels.

3.2 Changes in terms of Yes Significant Positive Long-term Location: Subproject road,

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traffic safety especially at the intersections.

Scale: The route had been

designed following GOV road

quality standard. These

standards take into

consideration technical as well

as safety of motorist using the

road. Similarly, environmental

nuisance such as dust level is

reduced, road surface is smooth

and warning signs installed.

These are intended to make

motoring convenient,

comfortable and safe.

- Negative: The improved road

condition is expected to favor an

increase in the vehicular traffic

volume. While the improve road

will favor more motorist, it will

also encourage over-speeding

which may cause accidents

most especially when drivers

are drunk or under the influence

of alcohol.

The positive impact is significant since it already addresses a chronic access problem thru the improvement of subproject road, thereby making travel convenient, reduced transport maintenance cost and reduction in accidents related to poor roads. However, excesses such as drunk driving and over speeding are most possible, but are controllable with the support of local authorities.

3.3 Increased noise and vibrations level due to increased traffic volume

Yes Small Negative Long-term

Location: The residential area

along the road

Scale: Growth of vehicular traffic

volume is expected to result in

the increase in noise levels and

vibration along the road.

Ambient noise created by the

increase in traffic may affect

local residents, institutions (i.e.

health centers, schools, CPCs

etc.) that are located within the

SIA.

The effects of noise and vibration are insignificant as the population density is low, local terrain and vegetative cover can easily dissipate these nuisances; and the traffic

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volume is not high. Also, there are no residences and institutional areas along the maintenance road to be affected in the first place.

3.4Changes in levels of dust, air quality, due to traffic volume increase.

Yes Small Negative Long-term

Location: Subproject road

Scale: Growth of vehicular traffic

volume is expected to result in

the increase in vehicular

emissions which include

Particulate Matter (PM10) which

are find dust particles made of

hydrocarbons that are created

during engine combustion. Dust

particles from fine soil, however

had been almost removed since

the upgraded road is already

paved with asphalt. PM10(large

quantities) created by the

increase in vehicular traffic may

affect local residents, institutions

(i.e. hospital, health centers,

schools, etc.) that are located

within the SIA.

However, the impact is small as there are no residential nor institutional areas along the maintenance road. Similarly, the vegetative cover can easily dissipate these nuisances; and the traffic volume is not high.

3.5 Changes of land use patterns in areas next to subproject area

Yes Large Positive/ Negative

Long-term


along the road

Scale:

- Positive: In the SIA, once the

subproject road is improved,

local entrepreneurs may be

encouraged to expand their

current business, as well as

invite investors to establish

commercial ventures which can

create new jobs, increase

economic development in the

area, and improve the life of the

local residents.

- In view of the positive

developments within the

subproject area, it is most

possible that the land use of the

area along the SIA may shift

from agricultural to commercial

and residential. The change is

significant since it is long term,

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covers initially the direct

beneficiary areas but can

expand to adjacent areas.

- Negative: Without proper land

use planning and enforcement

of this approved plan,

spontaneous and uncontrolled

establishment of residential and

commercial structures along the

road leads to other

environmental issues (i.e.

untreated wastewater,

uncollected solid waste

generation, social disturbance,

inadequate delivery of basic

services, etc.).

3.6 Improvement to the aesthetics of the landscape along the subproject road

Yes medium Positive Long-term

Location: Along the road

Scope: Among the benefits of

the subproject is the all-weather conditions of the upgraded road that is not be affected by flooding, stable slopes not affected by landslides, and improved landscape resulting from restoration of temporarily used lands. This condition may encourage local people improve their farms by building houses, commercial establishments along the road alignment. These improvements contribute to the betterment of the area’s aesthetics.

3.7 Creating employment for local community

Yes Small Positive Long-term

Location: Along the entire

subproject road

Scope: In the SIA, once the

subproject road is improved,

local entrepreneurs may be

encouraged to expand their

current business, as well as

invite investors to establish

commercial ventures which can

create new jobs, increase

economic development in the

area, and improve the life of the

local residents.

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V. OUTLINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

A. Environmental impact mitigation plan

Table 4.1: Environmental impact mitigation plan for Canal system Potential impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost

1. Construction stage

2.1 Erosion or sedimentation caused by the site clearance or excavation and filling activities

- Whenever possible, construction work to be

done during dry months; - the upgrading work on each canal segment

should be completed before moving on to the next segment.

- Desiting irrigation canal during rainy season if necessary once sediments accumulate to significant level.

Contractor

Included in the contract with contractor (*)

2.2 Pollution of aquatic environment and/or groundwater due to contamination by garbage, farm chemicals, polluted soil, and wastewater.

- Store gasoline, petroleum products for use in construction in safe and secured area, with concrete flooring, waterproof roofing and away from flood prone areas; - Ensurie that vehicles and construction

equipment are maintained in good working condition; - Install sanitary toilets as specified by Ministry

of Health and install washing facility with sufficient clean water supply at the construction site and worker’s camp; - Regular collection, adequate temporary

storage and proper disposal of construction spoils; - Ban the disposal or use of hazardous

construction materials (gasoline, and other petroleum products) near the Ta Keo reservoir or along the irrigation canals; - Spillages of hazardous construction materials (gasoline, and other petroleum products) should be promptly cleaned, the incident reported to PPMU and follow-up monitoring done to check on weather the clean-up had been effective and recommendations for further action made if warranted.

Contractor


2.3 Resuspension of dust and production of gaseous emissions from construction works

- Cover the cargo of all vehicles transporting construction materials and waste in and out of the work site; - Ensuring that construction equipment and vehicles are maintained in good working condition; - Minimizing the transport through communes and monitoring the speed limits.

Contractor


2.4 Noise generated by construction vehicles and equipment during operations.

- Ensuring that construction equipment and vehicles are maintained in good working condition;

- Informing residents living near the work areas of construction time and schedule; - Provide workers with personal safety devises such as ear protection;

Contractor Included in

the contract with contractor (*)

2.5 Reduction of local people’s mobility and/or the accessibility to private properties/assets

- Installing warning signs along strategic locations to inform motorist and pedestrians of the construction area; - Installing sufficient lighting system to illuminate construction area; - Informing communities living near the subproject area of the general construction schedule thru meetings, loudspeakers, information materials posted at CPC bulletine

Contractor

Included in the contract with contractor

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Potential impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost

board and letters; - Installing speed limit signs to remind vehicle drivers of established speed ordinances,

2.6 Social impacts due to the presence of migrant workers in the subproject area

- Consider the option of having workers live in houses leased from the local community rather than construct tents;

- Ensure that the constructed tents are kept in clean and sanitary conditions; - Develop and implement regulations for workers related to environmental sanitation tasks and maintaining good relations with local people in the construction site and where they live; - Orient workers on how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS. Workers are required to use mosquito nets, cleaning their living quarters to prevent insect-borne diseases such as petechial fever or malaria; - Banall natural resource exploitation by construction workers; - No building of construction workers tent within or near environment sensitive areas; - Prevent social evils in the workers tent such as the use of prohibited drugs, gambling, prostitution, violence, thief, etc.

Contractor


2.8 Risk to health and safety of local people or workers

- Provide personal protection equipment to workers such as crush helmets, gloves, safety shoes, goggles (for welders) and train them on how to use these equipment. Functional agencies should to carry out regular checking and monitoring of the conditions of laborers at the construction site and farmers living and/or working around the construction site; - Ensure safety at the construction site by designating health and safety officers that will conduct regular inspections at the workplace and worker’s camp. - Limit the access of the general public to the construction area by erecting signs and fences around the work areas, - Conduct public information campaign through meetings, loud speakers, and post information materials posted at CPC bulletin boards; on the possible risks local people may be exposed to during the construction process; - Minimize as much as practicable construction activities in the area during flood season; - Promptly clean and restore areas surrounding canal segments upgraded to minimize the risks or accidents to local people, especially pregnant women, elderly, small children and disabled.

Contractor


2.9 Management of solid wastes

- Carry out regular cleaning , collection, transport and disposal of waste from the construction site to the designated dumpsites; - Collect wastes and keeping them in safe temporary holding areas far away from water resources, before transporting to dumpsites for disposal; - Set up and enforce regulations on health and sanitation, maintenance and installation of garbage collection receptacles, to temporarily store wastes around the construction area and the workers’ tent/s.

Contractor


2.10 Management of waste water

- Install temporary toilets in work areas meeting sanitation criteria of Ministry of Health. Provide adequate supply of clean water to construction

Contractor

Included in the contract with

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tents; - Discuss with local officials on the selection and use of suitable dumpsite for construction and workers domestic wastes; - Set up, relay and enforce to workers, regulations on health and sanitation, proper use of garbage facilities, and ways to handle garbage. Assign people to be on duty to monitor and collect garbage as required in the regulations; - Prevent the disposal of garbage into the irrigation canal canals and waterways throughout the construction period.

contractor (*)5

2.11 Disruption in irrigation water supply to service area

- Whenever practicable, conduct construction work during the dry months; - If construction is done during the rainy days, the: a) provide water diversion works along canal sections under upgrading, to allow continuous flow of irrigation water; b) upgrade canal by segments, and only proceed to work on next section only when upgrading the current portion is completed; c) construct upgrading works during dry months and/or off planting season. - Inform local leaders and farmers on the construction schedule thru meetings, loud speakers, information notices posted at CPC bulletin board, and letters.

Contractor


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2. Operation phase

3.1 Deterioration of water quality due to increase use of farm chemicals (i.e. fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and others)

- Coordination with agriculture extension agency for the conduct of orientation on the proper utilization of farm chemicals;

- Coordination with agriculture extension agency for the orientation of local farmers on integrated pest management (IPM).

DARD Provincial budget

3.2 Canal bed sedimentation

- Carryout periodic operations and maintenance activities such as canal desilting works twice a year, one at the end of summer-autumn crop and the other in winter-spring crop;

Loc Binh Irrigation Management Enterprise

Provincial budget

3.3Risks of natural disaster

+ Irrigation management enterprise closely coordinate with Natural disaster & Flooding Prevention Committee in the local area to timely find out assistance methods such as: fight against drought, flooding...

Irrigation management enterprise, Provincial Natural Calamity & Flooding Prevention Committee

Without marginal cost

5 (*) Environmental sensitive areas where the contractors need to be careful with and implement these mitigation measures

are shown in “Section IV: Environmental impacts screening” corresponding to forecasted impacts 6 (*) Environmental sensitive areas where the contractors need to be careful with and implement these mitigation measures

are shown in “Section IV: Environmental impacts screening” corresponding to forecasted impacts

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Table 4.2: Environmental impact mitigation plan for irrigation maintenance road Potential impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost

1. Pre-construction stage

1.1 Loss of residential and/or agricultural lands, structures and income sources

Implementation of mitigation measures as presented in the REMDP of the subproject. Approved REMDP will be implemented by the District compensation, Assistance and Resettlement Board (DCARB)

PPMU 623.323,000 VND (see REMDP)


2.1 Possibility of filling up cultivation areas along the route

- Clean and clear dropped sand and soil along

the constructed sections.

Contractor


2.2 Obstruction of local mobility

- Installing warning signs at strategic location

within the construction site;

- Promptly clean and clear dropped sand and

soil along the constructed sections;

- Disclose the construction plan and schedule

to the communities living at the subproject area

through information boards in CPCs,

consultation meetings, etc

Contractor


2.3 Impacts on infrastructure system such as communication, information, electricity etc.

- Proper coordination with electric company for

transfer and restoration of affected electric

poles and transmission lines.

- Construction vehicles and equipment have to

be regularly maintained in good working

condition;

- Limiting vehicles speed in the residential

areas and along the road;

- Raising electricity line where the cable sag

down to the road after local government and

electricity management agency allow;

- Avoid overloading trucks beyond the capacity

of local roads.

- Installing warning signs to avoid collision with

such infrastructure as electric pole, houses

Contractor


2.4 Soil contamination due to leakage of oil, lubricant and other chemicals

- Store chemicals in safe areas with concrete

floor, waterproof roofing and locate in non-

flood-prone area/s;

- Ensure vehicles and construction equipment

are maintained in good working condition and

promptly repaired any damage and/or oil leaks;

- Avoid directly discharge from asphalt mixing

equipment to rivers and water-ways;

- Install wheel-washing equipment at the

construction sites.

Contractor


3. Operation phase

3.1 Changes in terms of traffic safety

- Install speed and load limit signs at strategic

places along the road to ensure traffic safety;

- Disseminate information on traffic safety to local people;

DPC Loc Binh

Local budget

3.2 Increase in noise, dust, air emissions level, due to traffic volume increase.

- Enforce traffic regulations in order to control

noise, vibration and emissions levels in

accordance to Vietnamese standards;

- Plant trees along the road side to reduce the

impact of dust, noise, vibrations and vehicles

emissions;

- Work with local officials to ensure regular

DPC Loc Binh

Local budget

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cleanness of road surface, shoulders and

side ditches;

B. Environment monitoring plan

1. Monitoring of environmental impacts

9. Monitoring of environmental impacts is carried out to evaluate impacts of the subproject relating to surrounding environment conditions.

Table 5.1: Environment Compliance monitoring plan for Canal system Mitigation measure Parameters Location Method Frequency Responsibility Cost

1. Construction phase

1.1Control of soil erosion and sedimentation

Incidence of soil erosion and sedimentation within the construction area

Throughout the construction site;

Observation Weekly and after heavy rain events

Contractor

Included in the Contract signed with contractor

1.2 Control of water quality

Sedimentation, garbage, oil spillage and other visible pollutants

Areas around the main and branch canals.

Observation, Weekly and after heavy rain events

Contractor Included in the contract with the contractor

1.3 Dust reduction Dust level in air

At the construction site

Residential areas nearest to the construction site.

Observation

Every month or whenever there are community’s complaints

Contractor

Included in the contract with the contractor

1.4 Noise reduction Noise level

The residential area nearest to the construction site.

Observation,

Every month throughout the construction time or whenever there are complaints from local people

Contractor Included in the contract with the contractor

1.5 Property access Access related Complaints filed and resolved

Affected properties along construction area

Observation Interview

Monthly or whenever complaints are filed by local people

Contractor Included in the Contract signed with the contractor

1.6 Personnel Management

Complaints filed and resolved related to behavior of migrant workers

Residential areas near work camp and construction site


Monthly or whenever complaints are filed by local people

Contractor Included in the Contract signed with the contractor

1.7 Workers and public safety

Number and nature of work related accidents

Number and nature of accidents involving local people in the work place.

Canal construction site; Worker’s camp


Monthly or whenever there are community’s complaints

Contractor

Included in the Contract with contractor

1.8 Solid Waste management

Volume and nature of solid waste generated

Volume and nature of solid waste reused;

Volume and nature of solid

Construction site;

Disposal area;

Worker’s camp

Observation interview

Weekly Contractor

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Mitigation measure Parameters Location Method Frequency Responsibility Cost

waste disposed

1.8 Control of surface water quality

Siltation, garbage, oil and other visible pollutants

Canal segment under construction; Ky Cung River

Observation Every week and after heavy rains

Contractor

1.9 Irrigation water supply management

Complaints raised related to prolonged disruption of irrigation water service

Farm lands affected by irrigation service disruption


Weekly Contractor


2. Operation phase

2.1 Water Quality control Turbidity Ky Cung river Observation

Twice a year for the first 5 years of operation (one during rainy season and the other during dry season)

DARD,Loc Binh DPC

Provincial Budget

2.2 Implementation of Operations and Maintenance Activities

canal sediment level

Along irrigation canal

Observation

Twice a year for the first 5 years of operation (one during rainy season and the other during dry season)

Loc Binh DPC

Provincial Budget

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Table 5.2: Environment Compliance monitoring plan for irrigation maintenance road

Mitigation measure

Parameters Location Method Frequency Responsi-

bility Cost


1.1

Implement

approved

Resettlemen

t Plan

Number of

Complaints

filed and

resolved

Affected areas Observation

Interview

Monthly or in

response to

community’s

complaint

PPMU

Included in

the RP

budget


2.1 Erosion control

Soil erosion covering farm lands;

- Farmlands

adjacent to

unstable road

embankment;

- Farmlands and

residential areas

adjacent to

borrow pits &

quarries

Observation After heavy rain Contractor

Included in

the

contract

2.2 Traffic management

Hours delay due to construction related vehicular traffic;

Complaints by local residents due to construction traffic.

Farmlands

adjacent to road

alingment;

Observation After heavy rain Contractor

Included in

the

contract

2.3. Preventation of construction related damage to local social infrastructures

Number of days electric power service disruption

Road segment

where affected

electric power

transmission

lines and poles

are located


Monthly orin

response to

community’s

complaint

Contractor

Included in

the

Contract

2.4. Management of contaminated soil

Presence of oil and other petroleum contaminants in the soil.

Construction

sites, borrow

pits, worker’s

quarters


Monthly orin

response to

community’s

complaint

contractor

Included in

the

Contract

2.5 Solid

wastes

control

Compositions

and volume of

the solid

wastes, odor

and disposal

sites

Residential sites,

farming area

along the route

Borrow pits

Observation, interview, discuss with local cadres

Every week or

when there is

feedback from

local community

Contractor

Included in

the

contract

3. Operation stage

3.1 Traffic

safety

Number of

transportation

accidents,

Residential sites

along the route,

intersections

Discussion

with local

managemen

Every 6 months

for the first 5

years of

Loc Binh

CPC

Provincial

Budget

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Mitigation measure

Parameters Location Method Frequency Responsi-

bility Cost

causes and

the

seriousness

of the

accidents

with social

infrastructures,

road crossings

t staff operation

3.2 Air

quality, noise

Suspended

dust, and

noise

Residential sites

along the route Observation

Every 6 months

in the first 5

years of

operation

Loc Binh

CPC

Provincial

Budget

2. Monitoring of compliance to environmental regulations

10. Monitoring of environment regulation compliance is carried out to check the compliance with operational procedures, required technical criteria and/or technical details by the contractor as per the Environment Management Plan (EMP).

Table 6.1: Environmental Compliance Monitoring for Canal system Mitigation measure

Parameters Location Method Frequency Responsi

-bility Cost

1. Construction phase

1.1 Controlling erosion and sedimentation

Desilting works of canals done during the dry months;

When practicable desilted materials used for construction works

On the entire construction site

Observation

After heavy rains

CSC

Included in the contract with PPMU

1.2. Control of water quality

Hazardous properly stored in secured place away from waterways;

Cleaning and maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles done in secured place outside of waterways

Sanitary facilities provided at workers camp which includes toilets compliant with Health Ministry standards.

Solid waste are temporarily stored in non-water logged areas away from waterways and promptly disposed to dump site.

Ta Keo reservoir, worker’s camp,


Weekly or after heavy rain events or when complaints are received from communities

CSC

Included in the contract

1.3 Implementation of dust and emissions reduction measures

Water spraying of open

and unpaved

maintenance roads,

Covered cargo and limit

load of trucks to within

public road capacity,

Construction vehicles

and equipment properly

maintained;

Drivers of construction vehicles to observe speed limits (15 kph)

Unpaved Transport route to subproject construction site.

Observation

Weekly Contractor

Included in

the

contract

with the

PPMU

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Mitigation measure


-bility Cost

when passing through residential and institutional areas along transport route.

1.4. Minimization of noise generation

All construction vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained in good working condition;

Construction activities limited to regular working hours;

Local residents are informed of construction schedules thru information materials posted at CPC bulletin boards, loud speakers or letters.

In the closest residential areas to construction sites and material transport routes;


Monthly

(CSC)

Included in the Contract

1.5. Maintenance of accessibility to private properties and social facilities

Information drive

conducted to inform local

people about construction

schedule as well as

transport route of trucks

Upgrading works on canals alongside public roads to avoid planting or harvest season.

Residential areas near maintenance road or irrigation canals for upgrading

Observation

Monthly

CSC Included in the Contract

1.6 Proper Management of personnel most especially migrant workers

House-rules developed for construction personnel

Orientation held for construction workers on relationship with local population, health and sanitation.

Complaints/ grievances raised by local people and resolved

Workers camp;

Observation, interview

Monthly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

1.7 Occupational health and safety of Workers and local residents along road alignment

Health and Safety Orientations held for workers;

Provision of Personal Safety Equipment and training on their use;

Assign safety officers to do regular inspection of workplace and workers camps.

Provision of first aid station and arrangements with local health facility for treatment of workers and residents

Provision of sanitary facilities at worker’s camp and its cleanliness.

Conduct public information drive to relay to local people construction safety issues and measures adopted to minimize these risks.

Workers Camp Residential areas near construction site

Observation, interview


1.8 Solid waste

Regular cleaning, collection, temporary

Construction area;

Observation

Weekly CSC

Included in the

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Mitigation measure


-bility Cost

management

storage and disposal of solid waste to designated dump sites.

Guidelines set and enforced on health and sanitation,

Maximize use of excavation materials in the construction works.

Workers camp

contract with PPMU

1.9. Control of water quality

Hazardous properly stored in secured place away from waterways;

Cleaning and maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles done in secured place outside of waterways

Sanitary facilities provided at workers camp which includes toilets compliant with Health Ministry standards.

Workers oriented on health and sanitation measures; Solid waste are temporarily stored in non-water logged areas away from waterways and promptly disposed to dump site.

Ta Keo Reservoir, Construction site, worker’s camp


Weekly or after heavy rain events or when complaints are received from communities

CSC

Included in the contract

1.10. Irrigation water management

Major construction

activities conducted

during the dry months;

Construction of water

diversion work along

canal sections being

upgraded during the

rainy months (if

unavoidable)

Local people informed early of scheduled irrigation water service interruptions (if unavoidable)

Irrigation canal system


Weekly


1.11 Proper maintenance and use of Construction vehicles and equipment

Noise level, , vehicle emissions; covering cargo of vehicles transporting materials; leakage of oil/fuel

On the entire construction site

Observation

Weekly CSC

Included in the contract with PPMU

2. Operation phase

2.1. Surface water quality management

Agriculture extension

seminars held on proper

use of farm chemicals;

and Integrated Pest

Management

Subproject beneficiary communes


Once every 6 months

CPCs in subproject area

Provincial budget

2.3. Planned Operations and Subproject Observatio Once every CPCs in Provincial

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Mitigation measure


-bility Cost

Implementation of Operations and Maintenance Activities

Maintenance Activities properly implemented in the subproject area

area n Interview 6 months subproject area

budget

2.2. Mitigation of Natural hazard

Close coordination with Natural disaster & Flooding Prevention Committee in the local area for timely assistance on natural disaster mitigation planning matters

Subproject

beneficiary

communes


Once every 6 months

CPCs in subproject area

Provincial budget

Table 6.2: Environmental Compliance Monitoring for irrigation maintenance road Mitigation measures

Parameters Location Methods Frequency Responsibility

Cost


1.1 Implement approved RP

Information materials posted at the CPC bulletin board

Affected persons fully paid compensation and other benefits prior to displacement

Grievance mechanism inplace

Affected areas along road alignment


Monthly or when compensation and other benefits payments are made to APs

PPMU Included in REMDP cost


2.1. Soil management

Hazardous materials properly stored in secured place;

Construction vehicles and equipment regularly maintained

. Construction waste promptly collected, properly stored and transported to designated disposalareas.

Construction sites,, worker’s camp, disposal areas


Monthly or in response to community’s complaint

CSC

Included in

the Contract

with the

PPMU

2.2 Implement traffic management plan

Traffic warning signes installed at strategic areas

Road by-pass established in critical areas;

Information materials posted at CPC bulletin board to relay construction schedule;

Traffic aide deployed to assist motorist passing thru construction site;

Construction site Observation


2.3. Preventation of local infrastructure damages

Proper management of construction equipment and vehicles: (i) preventive

maintenance of construction vehicles and equipment;

(ii) Prompt repair of damaged vehicles and equipment on site;

Rural roads, bridges, culverts, electronic and telecommunication poles


Monthly orwhen receive the complant from community


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(ii) Establishment and observance of speed limits for construction vehicles and equipment

Coordination between

Contractor and public

utility company for

affected assets

requiring relocation/

restoration.

Posting of information materials on CPC board informing the people of schedule utilty service disruptions

3. Operation stage

3.1. Implementation of Traffic safety measures

Traffic signs including speed limits installed in strategic places.

Information dissemination to local people to increase awareness on traffic safety (i.e.Posting of information materials on CPC board, loud speakers, letters)

Along the subproject road;


Once every 6 months

CPCs

Provincial budget

3.2 Measures to reduce noise, dust, air quality

Traffic informative

Traffic signs including speed limits installed in strategic places.

Along road alignment.

Observation Once every 6 months

CPCs in area

Provincial budget

C. EMP implementation plan (EMP)

Table 7: EMP Implementation Plan

Organization Roles and Responsibilities

Subprojects preparation Subproject implementation Subproject operation

CPMU

-Guide safeguards consultant during the preparation of IEE report. -Review and provide comments on IEE submitted by PPMU

-Guide PPMU safety policy officials on the implementation of EMP during construction time. -Monitor progress during construction time -Collect environmental reports from PPMU -Prepare 6 month monitoring report and submit to ADB and DONREs/DPC for review

-Consulting PPMU safety policy officials on the implementation of EMP during the 1

st year of

operation. -Monitor progress in the first operation year -Collect environmental reports from PPMU

PPC Not applicable

The Sub Project employer with supreme responsibility for environmental activities of subproject during the construction period.

The Subproject employer is responsible for environmental activities in the operation stage, including implementation of EMP during operation stage

PPMU

-Assist Safeguard consultant hired by CPMU, responsible for the preparation of IEE and submit for approval. -Ensuring PPMU staff are well

-Responsible for EMP implementation during pre-construction and construction stages. -Ensure that details of

-Responsible for EMP implementation during first year of operation. -Undertake investigation and monitoring of

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Organization Roles and Responsibilities

Subprojects preparation Subproject implementation Subproject operation

trained in environmental management

contracts and bidding invitation documents include environmental requirements. -Implement inspections and monitoring of environmental issues during construction stage. -Coordinate with CPMU on environmental monitoring report preparations

environmental issues during first years of operation. -Support the subproject employer to incorporate the environmental requirements O&M procedures.

DPC

Integrate recommendations and contributions of DONRE in EMP

Monitor EMP implementation through their own internal monitoring system

Monitor EMP implementation through their own internal monitoring system

Commune supervision

board (CSBs)7

and members of local

community

-Involvement in consultation and participation on the identification and preparation of subprojects. -Ability to contribute ideas on environmental assessment documentation once they receive it.

Participation in environmental monitoring activities as directed

Participation in environmental monitoring activities as directed

Construction contractor

Not applicable

-Preparation of site EMP acceptable to subproject owner to meet general requirements of subproject EMP -Allocating sufficient resources to meet the requirements and obligations of EMP in local areas. -Prepare monthly progress report in their EMP implementation and whenever directed by the PPMU.

Not applicable

Construction supervision consultant

n/a

-Ensuring CSC staff are well trained in environmental monitoring -Carry out the environment monitoring in accordance to contract TOR. -Prepare regular Monitoring reports and submit them to the PPMU.

n/a

D. Monitoring and reporting system

Table 8: Monitoring and reporting system

Project Phase Type of Report Frequency Responsibilities Submitted to

Whom

Construction

Site Environmental Performance Report

indicating all activities complying with EMP in field and monitoring results

Monthly CSC

PPMU

7 CSBs, established under Decree 80/2005/QĐ-TTg Regulation for Participatory investment supervision, dated on

18/04/2005. Article 8 of Decree 80 provides the community with opportunities to inspect the compliance, monitor implementation and evaluate results of investments in commune, including environmental impacts.

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Project Phase Type of Report Frequency Responsibilities Submitted to

Whom

EMP Compliance Monitoring Report

indicating all activities complying with EMP and monitoring results

Monthly

CSC

PPMU

EMP implementation Report indicating all

activities complying with EMP and monitoring results.

Every 6 months

PPMU/CPMU ADB/DONRE/

DPC

Subproject environment Report indicating all

subproject environment activities and EMP compliance activities

Upon the subproject completion

CPMU ADB,

DONRE/DPC

Operation EMP implementation Report indicating all

activities complying with subproject EMP during the operation and maintenance phase

Every 6 months in the 1

st five years of

operation. PPMU CPMU, ADB

E. Expenditure for EMP implementation

Table 9: Expenditure for EMP implementation

Item Pre-construction

stage Construction stage Operation stage Total

Implementation of approved Resettlement Plan

623,323,000VND Included in the contract with the contractor

Provincial budgets

Various

Environmental monitoring

Not applicable Included in the contract between PPMU and CSC;

Local budgets Included in contract between investor and stakeholders

Training for enhancing capacity on environmental monitoring

Not applicable

Included in CPMU training cost

Total: 37,000,000 VND (detail in Annex

1, table 13)

Not applicable 37,000,000 VND

Community monitoring

Not apply Local budgets (as in Decision No. 80/2005/QD-TTg)

Local budgets (as in Decision No. 80/2005/QD-TTg)

Local budgets

Community consultation

As stated in the consultant contract

In the implementation cost of CSC

Not applicable

Included in contract among investor, stakeholders and other sources of capital

Public disclosure of information

Safeguard Consultant tasked to prepare IEE and PPMU

9,400,000 VND (detail

in Annex1) Not applicable 9,400,000 VND

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VI. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

A. Description of activities to date

Table 10: Community consultation and information disclosure CONSULTATION METHOD DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES

By sending official letter and through meeting with local staff (Youth Union, Commune Women Union, Farmer Union, Veteran Union, Fatherland Frontier and others)

Date of letter exchange 28/4/2012

Date of meeting (if required)

28/4/2012

Minutes of meeting attached (Yes/ No)

Yes

Community meeting

Organization date 28/4/2012

Organization location San Vien CPC (Households affected only in the San Vien commune)

Invited people Representatives of PPMU, Design Consultant, CPC, beneficiaries, Youth Union, Commune Women Union, Farmer Union, Veteran Union, Fatherland Frontier,

Methods of invitation Informing the public through local speakers, sending invitations, coordinating with Commune Women Union of San Vien to mobilize the participation of women in the meetings

Meeting agenda attached (Yes/ No)

Yes

Minutes of meeting attached (Yes/ No)

Yes

Number of participants 50 people

B. The results of community consultation up to reporting time

Table 11: The results of community consultation

Description of Issue raised By Whom? Reference in IEE Required Follow-up

Actions

- Project design - Ensuring safety solutions of the canal, structures on canal and the management road for optimal efficiency.

CPCs of San Vien communes and social unions

Mitigation measures in Section V

- The subproject is intended to bring in socio-economic benefits. - Ensuring that safety systems of the canal and maintenance road are in place.

Resettlement and relocation Local people Compensation of subproject affected households located along maintenance road in accordance with provincial policy (screening environment impacts in Section IV)

- If temporary land acquisition is required, the contractor will facilitate the land clearance for building tents, stockpile and equipment gathering during the construction process. - Local people have no reason to worry as the subproject only acquire part of the road side fence and not affect residential land. The subproject compensation policy had been harmonized with regulations of the province; the subproject may start soon.

Environment: impacts of the subproject on environment.

Local people Mitigation measures in Section V

- The Subproject Owner carried out environment protection commitments. - The contractor strictly follows environmental

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Description of Issue raised By Whom? Reference in IEE Required Follow-up

Actions

impact mitigation measures during the construction. - Loc Binh DPC and Irrigation Management Company (IMC) commit to carry out environment quality monitoring activities during the operation phase. - Complying with monitoring mechanism from the subproject preparation till the operation phase in accordance with current regulations and laws and commitments of the Subproject owner

Gender equity Local people Community consultation in Annex 2

Commune women union will participate and protect legitimate rights of women.

Participation in the O&M of the irrigation canal and management road.

Beneficiaries Community consultation in Annex 2

- Following rules and regulations on O&M. - The contribution and opinions of local people on the project are welcome. - Loc Binh DPC and Irrigation Management Company (IMC) commit to carry out good and regular O&M of the structure.

Endorsing Environment Protection Commitment and participating in the supervision of the construction and operation phases.

Loc Binh DPC Monitoring responsibility is mentioned in section V

Recorded

C. Community consultation activities in the future

Table 12: Proposed community consultation activities Activity Participants Expected outcomes Schedule Cost Estimate

Organize direct consultation meetings with: (i) representatives of commune authorities; (ii) representatives of affected households; (iii) DPC if necessary.

General community

Notify the community about activities and construction schedule, environmental management methods, and how to apply information system based on community feedback

Every 3 months for large-scale consultation meeting; Every week during the construction stage for information disclosure to CPC

Estimated in the budget for EMP

Information disclosure to the community by announcing on the loudspeaker, TV/radio and/or on the newspaper

General community

Notify the community on activities and construction schedule, environmental management plan

1 news bulletin will be broadcasted every 2 days at the construction site during construction stage

12 months x 15 times/ month x 30,000 VND/ 1 news = 5,400,000 VND

Feedback mechanism/ Fixing mistakes

General community

Feedback mechanism to receive questions or issues about construction works

Every week, during construction stage

In the contracts signed between stakeholders

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VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

11. The CPMU has developed a grievance redress and resolution mechanism for environment to address grievances and complaints related to EMP implementation in a timely and satisfactory manner for the on-going similar projects.

12. Every attempt should be made to establish a rapport between the affected communities and the implementing agencies through frequent interactions and transparency thereby maximizing the resolution of grievances at commune level. A three-stage procedure for redress of grievances is proposed based on practice as follows:

(i) Stage 1: Complaints from affected people on any environmental damage caused by the project implementation will be lodged verbally or in written form by the affected people (refer to Appendix 8 for sample complaint form). The staff from commune/Commune Supervision Board will assess the level of environmental damage and report to the PPMU within 15 days of the complaint is received.

(ii) Stage 2: If no resolution can be reached or if no response is received from the liaison officer within 15 days of registering the complaint, the affected people can take their complaint to the District People Committee who will conduct a site investigation to assess the damage and discuss with a contractor during the construction stage to determine and immediately take the appropriate remedial measures within 30 days of the complaint is received.

(iii) Stage 3: If the affected people are not satisfied with the decision of District People

Committee or in the absence of any response, the affected people can appeal to the DONRE or Provincial People’s Committee (PPC). The DONRE/PPC will provide a decision on the appeal within 45 days but not exceeding 60 days

8, from the day it is

received by the PPC. In this stage, DONRE/PPC will enforce PPMU to take the strong corrective action to resolve the problems either though enforcement of contractor’s duties under the signed contract or providing necessary additional actions under its overall duties of project implementation.

13. A complaint or a case to the Court of Law may be done separately or independently from the Project level Grievance Redress mechanism filing process. Implementers of the mechanism should be guided by appropriate government decrees related to complaints such as: Law on Complaints No. 02/2011/QH13; Article 64 of Government Decree 84/2007/ND-CP; Clause 2, Article 40 of Decree 69/2009; and regulation on grievance at Government Decree 75/2012/ND-CP dated 20/11/2012.

8 Law on Complaints, Article 28, Law No. 02/2011/QH13 dated November 11, 2011

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Fig 4. Grievance Redress and Resolution Mechanism

Grievance

Commune Supervision Board/Commune People Committee (CPC)

District People Committee (DPC)

Construction Engineer/ Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC)

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Environment Police

CPMU/MARD

PPMU

Stage 3

Stage2

Stage1

DONRE/Provincial People Committee (PPC)

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VIII. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

14. Subproject Improvement of Tà Keo will be implemented by Lang Son PPMU of SRIDP in Loc Binh district, Lang Son province.

15. Subproject environmental impact assessment was conducted, and the main potential environmental impacts of subproject implementation during the construction stage include:

(i) Loss of agricultural land resulting from land acquisition for road right-of-way; (ii) Erosion or sedimentation caused by the dredging, site clearance or soil

excavation/filling. (iii) Pollution of stream flows, aquatic environment or groundwater caused by solid waste

spillage of hazardous construction chemicals or wastewater. (iv) Dust, gaseous emissions and noise from operation of construction equipment. (v) Impacts on transport or accessibility to property/assets (vi) Social impacts due to the presence of migrant workers in the subproject area. (vii) Impacts on households as they lose their land, houses, and livelihood sources. (viii) Public health risk to local people or workers involving in construction activities. (ix) Problems such as the improper disposal of solid waste generated during the

construction, as well as domestic wastes from construction tents. (x) Irrigation water supply disruptions due to construction works in the main canals.

16. The major environment potential impacts of the subproject during the operation phase include:

(i) Deterioration of water quality due to increased use by farmers of fertilizers, pesticides or other farm chemicals in the irrigation service area to increase agricultural productivity.

(ii) Canal bed sedimentation.

17. A series of mitigation and monitoring measures have been developed for the subproject, including the followings:

Mitigation measures for negative environmental impacts due to the construction of the subproject:

18. The contractor should develop measures to mitigate air pollution in the construction area, including: Ensuring that construction equipment and vehicles are maintained in good condition; limiting construction activities causing excessive noise during day time; supplying workers with anti-noise devices; development of system to receive feedbacks from communities; covering all cargo of vehicles transporting material in and out the construction site; watering the construction site and related roads; increase watering time for road segment under construction that are within or near residential areas; concrete mixing stations should not be installed within 500m from the residential area.

19. Measures to mitigate negative impacts on water, aquatic and soil environment: whenever possible, site clearing and construction activities are not allowed to be carried out during rainy season; installing silt traps along the road drainage to collect mud before it flows into the natural water ways and water sources; install temporary waste water collection system at construction site; coordinating with agriculture extension agency to ensure that farmers are trained in irrigation management methods, proper utilization of fertilizers and pesticides.

20. Measures to mitigate risks of health or safety to local people or workers: - provide workers with personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, etc.; and train them on the proper use of these equipment; ensuring safety at the construction site and limiting its access to the local residents by erecting warning signs and fences, public information drive through broadcast information using loud speakers of the possible risks during the construction process; avoiding as much as practicable, major construction activities in the area during flood season.

21. In order to ensure the compliance with mitigation measures for environmental negative impacts due to the project implementation; following monitoring activities should be executed:

(i) Monitoring the performance of the construction contractors to see if they implement measures to mitigate negative impacts on land, water and air environments in the in subproject communes. This is done through observation of air and water quality and the implementation frequency of mitigation measures; allocating enough resources to meet general requirements and compulsory regulations on EMP implementation in field.

(ii) During the operation phase, DARD and Loc Binh DPC and the management enterprises should carry out periodical monitoring activities for water and soil quality in accordance with current Vietnamese criteria and specifications.

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(iii) The PPMU should enhance the monitoring of compliance to environmental regulations by the contractor in terms of material storage, operation of equipment, living conditions at the construction tents, waste collection and disposal, land, water and air environment quality and ensuring safety for local communities during the construction and operation of the structure; coordinating with local agencies/governments during the preparation and implementation of environment management plan.

22. Based on environment assessment findings and EMP as per this report, following conclusions are made on the subproject:

23. The investment in the subproject for upgrading the Ta Keo irrigation system (upgrading canal, appurtenances and irrigation road) in order to bring in full play the irrigation efficiency (an increase of irrigated area of 800ha of cultivation area), improving socio-economic conditions of subproject beneficiaries and reducing poverty in the beneficiary areas.. All these objectives are urgent and necessary which is expected to bring in enormous socio-economic development, contributing to agriculture – rural development in accordance with orientations of the State.

24. The environment assessment results in this report reflect the negative environmental aspects which may arise during the subproject implementation, however these can be addressed thru the implementation of proposed mitigation measures.

25. Therefore, upgrading Ta Keo irrigation system will bring in positive environmental impacts while ensuring improved living conditions of local people and sustainable environment:

(i) There is no significant impact on the environment and it is recommended that further environment assessment is not needed.

(ii) It is requested that the competent authorities approve the IEE report of Ta Keo irrigation system upgrading project to serve as basis for the implementation of following steps, to ensure the implementation of the subproject.

Consultant of IEE/CEP

preparation:

PPMU safety policy

official reviewing

IEE/CEP:

Signature:

Signature:

Date:

Date:

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ANNEX 1: COST FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Table 13: Cost estimation for implementation of enhancing capacity on training

Contents Trainees Number of

trainees Cost rate (VND) Source of cost

Training on food hygiene, occupational safety and environmental protection

Workers and technicians of contractors

All workers and construction staff on site

65 persons x 200,000 VND /person = 13,000,000 VND

Included in the contract between contractor and the stakeholders

Training on environmental management

Waste sources control

PPMU staff

3 persons 500,000 VND/person x 3 person = 1,500,000 VND


Impact assessment, environmental risk control

PPMU Staff

3 persons 500,000 VND/person x 3 person = 1,500,000 VND


Environmental monitoring

PPMU staff CSC

8 persons include 3 persons in PPMU and 5 persons in CSC

500,000 VND/person x 8 person = 4,000,000 VND


Enhancing awareness and access to environmental legal system

PPMU staff CSC

8 persons include 3 persons in PPMU and 5 persons in CSC

500,000 VND/person x 8 person = 4,000,000 VND


Training for enhancing capacity of environmental monitoring

CSC Staff 5 persons 5 persons x 1,000,000 VND/person = 5,000,000 VND


Training for CSB CSB Staff 2 persons / 1 commune x 4 communes = 8 persons

8 persons x 1,000,000 VND/person = 8,000,000 VND


Total (VND) 37,000,000

1.1. Cost for public information disclosure

Public information disclosure will be implemented before construction stage. Information will be disseminated to the commune authorities and local people through following measures: (i) meetings at the commune headquarters; (ii) send documents on measures, detailed construction plan in each stage to the CPC. The documents are publicly posted at the CPC so that local people can read and understand.

Estimated cost for information disclosure is VND 1,000,000VND/commune x 4 communes + 5,400,000 VND (table 12) = VND 9,400,000.

Table 14. Total Cost estimation Content Cost (VND)

Cost for capability building and training 37,000,000

Costfor Information disclosure 9,400,000

Total 50,450,000

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ANNEX 2: PHOTOS OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

View of the Ta Keo reservoir N: 21

042’24’’ E: 106

059’57’’

View of the main channel near reservoir N: 21

043’00’’; E: 107

000’16’’

Portion of the main canal crossed by Provincial Road 237

N: 21044’54’’ ; E: 106

059’11’’

Portion of the main canal near the crossing with Provincial Road 237

Portion of the main channel Portion of main channel with mild slope gradient

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Actual state of the main channel Actual state of the main channel

Actual state of the irrigation maintenance roadN: 21

042’33’’; E: 106

059’22’’ Actual state of the irrigation maintenance road

Actual state of the irrigation maintenance road Actual state of the irrigation maintenance road

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ANNEX 3: MINUTES OF SURVEY ON DUMPING SITE POSITIONS

MINUTE ON DUMPSITE IDENTIFICATION

Subproject: Upgrading irrigation system of Ta Keo Location: Loc Binh district, Lang Son province

Today is 2011, at work field, we are: 1. Representative of local government: Tu Doan - Mr. Hoang Van Quynh - Position: President of CPC - Mrs. Ngo Thi Man - Position: Cadastral staff 2. Representative of consultant agency - Mr. - Position: - Mr. Nguyen Dinh Nam - Position: Geological staff After field survey, we agree with position of dumping site as follows: - Dumpsite no 1: at the foot of the works

+ Location: + Area of dumpsite: …..ha; ……. m

3

+ Transportation distance to work site: km + Bitumen pavement…..Km; width: … + Aggregate road……..… Km; width: … + Earth road ……………….Km; width: … + Allowed load … tons

- Dumpsite no….: + Location: + Area of dumpsite: …..ha; ……. m

3


Parties record 2 minutes to identify position of dumping site which have the same legal

value.Identification of government locality

Representatives of the consultant

MINUTE ON DUMPSITE IDENTIFICATION Subproject: Upgrading irrigation system of Ta Keo

Location: Loc Binh district, Lang Son province Today is October, 22

nd 2011, at work field, we are:

1. Representative of local government: San Vien - Mrs. Hoang Thi Thanh - Position: Deputy President of CPC - Mr. Trieu The Cong - Position: Cadastral staff 2. Representative of consultant agency - Mr. - Position: - Mr. Nguyen Dinh Nam - Position: Geological staff After field survey, we agree with position of dumping site as follows: - Dumpsite no 1: at the foot of the works

+ Location: + Area of dumpsite: …..ha; ……. m

3


- Dumpsite no….: + Location: + Area of dumpsite: …..ha; ……. m

3

+ Transportation distance to work site: km + Bitumen pavement…..Km; width: … + Aggregate road……..… Km; width: … + Earth road ……………….Km; width: … + Allowed load … tons Parties record 2 minutes to identify position of dumping site which have the same legal

value. Identification of government locality Representatives of the consultant

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SURVEY ON MATERIAL FOR WORK CONSTRUCTION


1. Cement is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 2. Sand is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 3. Stone is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 4. Borrow pits for filling soil is at: Soil pit 2: at soil pit of Na Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 61,400m

3

Capacity: …………………………………… Quality: …………………………………. Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 5. Other materials are purchased in: Lang Son city Transportation distance to starting work site: 42 km In which: Bitumen pavement…38..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road…2…..… Km (width: …) Earth road …………2…….Km (width: …)

Surveyor

september, 22nd

2011 Identification of government locality

SURVEY ON MATERIAL FOR WORK CONSTRUCTION


1. Cement is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 2. Sand is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 3. Stone is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …)

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4. Borrow pits for filling soil is at: Soil pit 1: at Pho Lang pit in Khon Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 41,100m

3

Capacity: …………………………………… Quality: …………………………………. Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 5. Other materials are purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …)

Surveyor

september, 22nd


SURVEY ON MATERIAL FOR WORK CONSTRUCTION Subproject: Upgrading irrigation system of Ta Keo

Location: Loc Binh district, Lang Son province 1. Cement is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 2. Sand is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 3. Stone is purchased in: Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 4. Borrow pits for filling soil is at: Soil pit 4: at soil pit of Khon Chao hamlet, San Vien commune with deposit of 26,000 m

3

Capacity: …………………………………… Quality: …………………………………. Transportation distance to starting work site: km In which: Bitumen pavement…..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road……..… Km (width: …) Earth road ……………….Km (width: …) 5. Other materials are purchased in: Loc Binh town, Loc Binh district, Lang Son province Transportation distance to starting work site: 14 km In which: Bitumen pavement…10..Km (grade of road: … width: …) Aggregate road…3…..… Km (width: …) Earth road …………1…….Km (width: …)

Surveyor

september, 22nd


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ANNEX 4: DETAILS OF CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES

Consultation meeting in San Vien commune



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ANNEX 5: CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION DOCUMENT AND LIST OF AHS

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ANNEX 6: DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CENTRAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Sustainable Rural Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces

(ADB Loans 2682/2683-VIE)

DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

I. SUBPROJECT:

Improvement of Tà Keo Irrigation System district , Lang Son province

II. DATE AND VENUE / LOCATION

Date: 28/4/2012

Venue: San Vien commune, Loc Binh district, Lang Son province.

III. ATTENDEE:

Commune Attendee Ethnic Minority Attendee

Total Male Female Total Male Female

San Vien 50 43 7 50 43 7

IV. PROGRAM:

Topic / Activity Responsible Person / Entity

Introduction of participants of the commune, and objectives of the consultation meeting

A representative of the Commune People's Committee

Presenting the project background, reasons for consultation, the composition of consultants

Representatives of the Provincial Project Management Unit

Presenting detailed specifications of the subprojects: road length, width, road grades, road types, and etc…

Project designer

Presentation of ADB resettlement policies, the policy framework of the

Government of Vietnam, provincial policies and the policy framework of

subprojects: the conditions of eligibility for compensation and

resettlement assistance if state revenues land.

Safety policy consultants

Consultation on:

the compensation and resettlement plan for the subproject, replacement

cost, measures to support relocation and resettlement required by the

subproject;

the project implementation plan;

the environmental impacts and mitigation measures.

Safety policy consultants

Consultation on the grievances and grievances redress. Safety policy consultants

Consultation on issues related to gender. Safety policy consultants

Consultation on issues related to ethnic minorities. Safety policy consultants

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V. ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Table 15: Matrix of Issues and Concerns

No.

Issue Raised Response on Issue Raised

Issue Who Raised the

Issue/ Suggestion Response Person / Sector Who

Responded to the Issue/ Suggestion

1

- Will we get compensation for land and assets on land to be lost or not?

- Is there any assistance for poor households affected by the subproject?

Vi Duc Hanh (a man coming fromKhon Se

village, San Vien commune)

- Yes, you will. - Yes, poor households belong to vulnerable group, so these will be given appropriate assistance from the subproject.

Vu Quoc Chinh, Safety policy

consultant

2 For compensation, in what manner will we get it: in cash or in other?

Luong Thi Dich( a woman coming from Khon Chao village, San Vien commune)

Owners of land and/or assets to be lost will get compensation in cash.

Vu Quoc Chinh, Safety policy consultant

3

Will we have any chance to participate during the construction period as employees?

Luong Van Bien (a man coming fromKhon Se village, San Vien commune)

Yes, of course. We will require contractors to employ qualified local workers at a certain rate.

PPMU

4

During the construction period some environmental problems, such as noise and dust pollution, will be created. Are there any measures to mitigate them?

Luong Van Kinh( a man coming from Khon Chao village, San Vien commune)

If building causes environmental problems, we will try to mitigate them. To do it, PPMU will require the contractor to propose and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Do Thi Thuy Nhung, Safety policy consultant

Otheragreements

(i) Everyone in the meeting supported and highly agreed with the Subproject of “Implementation of Upgrading of Ta Keo irrigation system in Loc Binh district, Lang Son Province”. Although the canal is still in use , but this already degraded and for irrigation is only for 400ha, it is no longer able to guarantee sufficient irrigation service as it was originally designed, irrigation maintenance road is also dilapidated and difficult to traverse in. The completed new canals can ensure sufficient water supply to 800ha and the completed road will help people travelling and transporting their agricultural products to the market easier. It will also create favourable conditions for socio-cultural exchanges.

(ii) The APs all agreed with the meeting contents and were informed about subproject scale of impacts, possible land acquisition., APs fully agree with the project’s policy on compensation and resettlement assistance, accept cash compensation at replacement costs.

(iii) It is thought that the environmental impacts of the subproject during construction are inevitable, but these effects can be overcome with the mitigation measures as proposed in the meeting.

(iv) Accept supports for vulnerable groups such as poor households, single female-headed households, and ethnic minority groups.

(v) Encourage the more actively and meaningfully participation of women and ethnic minority people into the process of REMDP implementation, management and monitoring.

(vi) When compensation is made, both husband and wife will be present to serve as witness and receipt of payment. Local People may be represented in the Community Monitoring Board during subproject construction.

(vii) All agreed with the complaint mechanism and resolution procedure in accordance with current legislation.

(viii) The women and ethnic minorities are also highly agreed with action plans on gender and ethnic minority of subproject.

(ix) Participants wish to receive fully benefits and rights as specified Project Policy Framework and in the law and legal documents of Vietnam.

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(x) Interests, demands and comments of participants will be considered and addressed in the project cycle

TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 28/4/2012;

PREPARED BY: Do Thi Thuy Nhung

Vu Quoc Chinh

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ANNEX 7. SAMPLE COMPLAINT FORM9

MÉu sè: 32 (Ban hµnh kÌm theo QuyÕt ®Þnh sè 1131/2008/Q§ - TTCP ngµy 18 th¸ng 6 n¨m 2008 cña

Tæng thanh tra)

Céng hoµ X· héi Chñ nghÜa ViÖt Nam

§éc lËp – T do – H¹nh phóc

......., ngµy....th¸ng .....n¨m...

§¬n khiÕu n¹i

KÝnh göi:................................................(1)

Hä vµ tªn:....................................................................(2); M· sè hå s¬ .......................(3)

§Þa chØ :.............................................................................................................................

KhiÕu n¹i.......................................................................................................................(4)

Néi dung khiÕu n¹i........................................................................................................(5)

...........................................................................................................................................

(Tµi liÖu, chøng cø kÌm theo – nÕu cã)

Ngêi khiÕu n¹i

(ký vµ ghi râ hä tªn)

(1) Tªn c¬ quan, tæ chøc, c¸ nh©n cã thÈm quyÒn gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i.

(2) Hä tªn cña ngêi khiÕu n¹i,

- NÕu lµ ®¹i diÖn khiÕu n¹i cho c¬ quan, tæ chøc th× ghi râ chøc danh, tªn c¬ quan, tæ chøc mµ m×nh ®¹i diÖn.

- NÕu lµ ngêi ®îc uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i th× ghi râ theo uû quyÒn cña c¬ quan, tæ chøc, c¸ nh©n nµo.

(3) Néi dung nµy do c¬ quan gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i ghi.

(4) KhiÕu n¹i lÇn ®Çu (hoÆc lÇn hai) ®èi víi quyÕt ®Þnh, hµnh vi hµnh chÝnh cña ai?

(5) Néi dung khiÕu n¹i

- Ghi tãm t¾t sù viÖc dÉn ®Õn khiÕu n¹i;

- Yªu cÇu (®Ò nghÞ) cña ngêi khiÕu n¹i (nÕu cã);

MÉu sè: 41 (Ban hµnh kÌm theo QuyÕt ®Þnh sè 1131/2008/Q§ - TTCP ngµy 18 th¸ng 6 n¨m 2008 cña

Tæng thanh tra)

9 State Inspection Form for Complaints and Grievances

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Céng hoµ X· héi Chñ nghÜa ViÖt Nam

§éc lËp – Tù do – H¹nh phóc

......., ngày ....th¸ng..….n¨m ....…

GiÊy uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i

Hä vµ tªn ngêi uû quyÒn:............................................................................................(1)

§Þa chØ :.........................................................................................................................(2)

Sè CMND:.....................................................................CÊp ngµy…...th¸ng…...n¨m.......

N¬i cÊp:…..........................................................................................................................

Hä vµ tªn ngêi ®îc uû quyÒn………………………………………………………....

§Þa chØ:...………………………………………………………………………………...

Sè CMND:..................................................................CÊp ngµy......th¸ng…..n¨m............

N¬i cÊp:………………………………..............................................................................

Néi dung uû quyÒn:.......................................................................................................(3)

Trong qu¸ tr×nh gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i, ngêi ®îc uû quyÒn cã tr¸ch nhiÖm thùc hiÖn ®óng

néi dung uû quyÒn.

X¸c nhËn cña UBND x·, phêng, thÞ

trÊn n¬i ngêi uû quyÒn c tró

(Ký, ghi râ hä tªn vµ ®ãng dÊu)

Ngêi uû quyÒn

(Ký vµ ghi râ hä tªn)

(1) NÕu ngêi uû quyÒn lµ ngêi ®¹i diÖn cho c¬ quan, tæ chøc uû quyÒn cho ngêi kh¸c ®Ó khiÕu n¹i th× ph¶i

ghi râ chøc vô cña ngêi uû quyÒn.

(2) N¬i ngêi uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i cø tró, trêng hîp lµ c¬ quan, tæ chøc uû quyÒn th× ph¶i ghi râ ®Þa chØ cña c¬

quan, tæ chøc ®ã.

(3) Uû quyÒn toµn bé ®Ó khiÕu n¹i hay uû quyÒn mét sè néi dung (Trêng hîp uû quyÒn mét sè néi dung th×

ph¶i ghi râ néi dung uû quyÒn)

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ANNEX 8: LIST OF REFERENCE USED DURING THE PREPARATION OF IEE

1. Environment status report of Lang Son during 2005 - 2010, Lang Son DONRE, June 2010;

2. Report of periodical environment observation results of Lang Son province, Sub-Department of Environment Protection of Lang Son, 11/2011;

3. Statistic yearbook of Loc Binh district, Statistic Department of Loc Binh, 4/2011;

4. Surveyed data collected at CPCs of San Vien, Khat Xa, Quan Ban and Tu Doan commune.

5. The design documents of the subproject: upgrading irrigation system of Ta Keo, Loc Binh district, Lang Son province.

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