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Environmental Monitoring Report

Semi-Annual Report (Final) July 2016

VIE: Yen Vien-Lao Cai Railway Upgrading Project

Prepared by CDM Smith-DBI JV Associates, Inc. for Viet Nam Railway under the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, and the Asian Development Bank.

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 1 July 2016)

Currency unit – dong (D)D1.00 = $0.0000448$1.00 = VND22,304

ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank AFD – Agency Francoise de Development DONRE – Department of Natural Resources and Environment EMP – environmental management plan IEE – initial environmental examination

NOTE In this report, "$" refers to US dollars unless otherwise stated.

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Yen Vien - Lao Cai Railway Upgrading Project Viettel Tower, 27 Tran Hung Dao Street Yen Bai City, Yen Bai Province

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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

RAILWAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

CDM SMITH-DBI JV

SUPERVISION CONSULTANTS’ SERVICES

FOR YEN VIEN – LAO CAI RAILWAY UPGRADING PROJECT

SEMI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRESS REPORT

(FROM JULY TO DECEMBER 2015)

DECEMBER 2015


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Document Title: Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report, December 2015

Version: Original Revision 1 Revision 2 Feb 2016 April 2016 June 2016

Document prepared by: CS2 Consultant: CDM Smith-DBI JV

Authors: Ms. Nguyen Dinh Luong, Environmental Specialist CS2

Submitted by: Mr. Bruce W. Maney. CS2 Team Leader and The Engineers Representative

Signed:

Date: June 2016

Distribution: PMU-Rail

Reviewed by: Mr. Nguyen Cao Minh

Deputy General Director and Project Manager PMU-Rail

Signature: …………….

Date: …………….


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List of abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank BTHT&TĐC Compensation, assistance and resettlement BAH Affected (people/households) DCARB District’s Compensation and Resettlement Board UBND People’s Committee EMA Executive Monitoring Agency DMS Detailed Measurement Survey IOL Inventory of Losses EM Ethnic minorities PMU-RAIL Railway Projects Management Unit RP Resettlement Plan TTPTQĐ Centre for Land Fund Development DA NCTĐS Railway Upgrading Project TĐC Resettlement CRIB Compensation & Resettlement Information Booklet SAP Seriously affected people TOR Terms of Reference SES Socio-economic survey FHH Female-headed households USD US Dollar VND Vietnamese Dong PSC Project Supervision Consultant


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Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

2. The Project Components: ............................................................................................... 2

3. Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements ... 3

4. Scope and Reporting period ........................................................................................... 3

5. Methodology ................................................................................................................... 3

6. Project Status ................................................................................................................. 4

7. Environmental Monitoring Activities ................................................................................ 5

7.1 Compliance with EMP ................................................................................................... 5

7.1.1 Compliance with EMP of CP1 ............................................................................ 5

7.1.2 Compliance with EMP of CP2 .......................................................................... 13



7.2 Environmental quality monitoring ................................................................................ 42

7.2.1 Monitoring program purpose ......................................................................... 42

7.2.2 Monitoring locations and parameters ............................................................ 42

7.2.3 Summary of monitoring results ..................................................................... 43

7.2.4 Conclusions of monitoring results ................................................................. 59

8. Conclusions of Environmental Management and Mitigation .......................................... 60

8.1 Issues Encountered and their Rectification ................................................................. 60

8.2 Lessons Learned ........................................................................................................ 63

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- Attachment 01- Sites Pictures ................................................................................. 65

- Attachment 02- Circular No198/2013/TT-BTC on Handling used materials ............. 73


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1. Introduction

1. The railway from Yen Vien station (Hanoi City) to Lao Cai province at the border with PR of Chinaand with one feeder line from Pho Lu station to Xuan Giao station is an important transportation system for northwest mountain area of Viet Nam. It connects a number of cities, towns, residential and industrial areas. The current railway was constructed nearly hundred years ago and contains many sharp curves and weak bridges which causes train speed reduction and capacity constraints. Besides, the track is lack of maintenance for a long time; many bridges should be upgraded and replaced with new ones as soon as possible. The Yen Vien – Lao Cai Railway Upgrading Project aims to remove these constraints.

a. Implementation Arrangements

2. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is the Executing agency (EA) for the Project. The RailwayProject Management Unit (PMU-Rail) is responsible for the overall implementation of the Project, including procurement, withdrawal of loan proceed, and reporting to ADB and the co-financiers.

b. Project financing:

3. The Yen Vien - Lao Cai Railway Upgrading project is financed by the Asian Development Bank(ADB), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Treasury and Economic Policy General Directorate of the French Ministry of Finance (DGTPE) and the Government

c. The project broad objectives:

4. The upgrading project broad objectives are to remove capacity constraints by improvingoperational efficiency, improving passenger and freight carrying capacity and improving safety.

d. Project Impact and Outcome

5. By removing capacity constraints, the Project will: (i) facilitate trade and generate economicgrowth within and between northwestern Viet Nam and Yunnan Province; (ii) facilitate access to and from Hai Phong Port to Yunnan Province, especially for container traffic; (iii) reduce transport costs; (iv) Improve traffic safety; and secure increase railway line capacity to accommodate traffic demand to 2020.


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2. The Project Components:

a. Track component – improving the alignment of the existing track, especially at sharp curvesand in the vicinity of the Red River; replacing worn-out rails with hardened-steel rails, particularlyon sections of track having sharp curves where rail wear is most severe; replacing old sleepersand fastenings to prevent gauge expansion; replacing worn out turnouts on the main line, andballasting of track. A total of about 240 km will be replaced with new rails, sleepers, andfastenings;

b. Bridge component – construction of six new bridges; rehabilitation of 13 war-damagedand corroded bridges, which currently have speed restrictions; and strengthening of up to 60substandard bridges to enable use of heavier and more powerful locomotives;

c. Terminals component – constructing a new intermediate station at Mai Tung at km 124+200including passing loops; constructing additional passing loops (each with length of 480 m) atnine stations; extending existing passing loops (minimum length of 450 m) at a further eightstations; upgrading station facilities at North Yen Vien, Van Phu, Xuan Giao ‘A’, and Lao Cai;and providing operational facilities at selected stations;

d. Safety component; and

e. Reform component – institutional reforms related to the improvement of financialgovernance, and cross-border procedures at Lao Cai.

6. Beside positive contribution to socio-economic development of the country in general and theregion in particular, the project also has negative impacts on the local environment. Therefore, the project environmental management plan is implemented during the project, in order to:

- Apply appropriate measures to minimize negative impacts on environment in line with the current Vietnam environmental laws and regulations and environmental policies of international donors;

- Use an appropriate organizational structure in environmental protection during construction period of the Project to ensure that the mitigation measures proposed in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report or IEE and EMP are effectively implemented;

- Planning to deal with the environmental emergencies and accidents that may occur during the project implementation;

- The Environmental Management Plan will be carried out by the construction Contractors during the work execution and shall be monitored by Engineers and the Employer on daily basis.


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3. Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements

7. Based on the initial environmental examination (IEE) conducted during project appraisal, the Project classified as environment category B would not generate major long term environmental impacts; those resulting from the construction activities will be mitigated and monitored through an environmental management plan to be implemented by the civil works contractors.

8. To implement the requirements of the project environmental management plan effectively, the tasks/work are arranged as follows:

a. Supervision consultant and Independent environmental monitoring of contractors:

i. Carry out environmental monitoring before and during construction works and monitor implementation of the Project Eenvironmental Management Plans and Safety Policies.

ii. Report on any accident and difficulties in the monthly and quarterly progress reports and recommend the implementation of amelioration measures to be taken to reduce adverse impacts.

iii. Reporting the status of the environment and propose appropriate measures to minimize the impact on the surrounding environment.

b. Construction Contractors (including Subcontractors):

i. Implementation of environmental protection and safety measures in working areas, worker camps and surroundings.

ii. To follow regulations on food safety and sanitary conditions at construction sites and worker camps.

iii. Report on construction activities and any complaints of local authority and habitants.

iv. To carry out measures to minimize negative environmental impact.

4. Scope and Reporting period

9. This Environmental Monitoring Report is for the second half of the year (from July to December 2015) and aggregates the environmental performance under the framework of Yen Vien - Lao Cai Railway Upgrading Projects and environmental control activities, the environmental mitigation measures applied to the construction packages. The report reviews the compliance of environmental activities with EMP and activities taken in order to control and minimize negative impacts on the environment.

5. Methodology

10. The project environmental monitoring report bases on the following methods:

a. Listing Methods: Specify the full impacts caused by the project's activities.

b. Methods of synthesis compare: Synthesis comparing of collected data of project areas and environmental standards. It results to recommendation of measures to minimize the environmental impacts of project works.

c. Field survey method: field sampling, laboratory analysis of samples in accordance with the provisions of VN standards to determine the environmental quality parameters (including: air quality survey, noise, water quality, wastewater composition, ecosystem of project area). Field visits and compare with the regulations on sanitary conditions, labor safety, fire protection, electrical safety etc.

d. Assessment Method: the calculation load of pollutants from the production activities of the project.


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6. Project Status

11. At the present, all construction works are completed at CP1, CP2, CP3 and CP5. The clean-up and restoration at all work sites has been completed by 31 December 2015, except for Lao Cai station freight yard which will be completed by 31 January 2016.

a. Package CP1

The construction contractor: Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (EFT)

Construction works are:

- Track works.

- Station works.

- Bridge works.

- Civil works.

- Telecommunication works.

- Signaling works.

b. Package CP2

The construction contractor: Namkwang – Sampyo JV


- Track works.

- Station works.

- Bridge works.

- Level crossing.

- Culverts.


- Signaling works.

- Power supply.

c. Package CP3

The construction contractor: Lotto – Sampyo JV


- Track works.

- Station works.

- Bridge works.

- Slop protection.


- Signaling works.

- Power supply.

d. Package CP5

The construction contractor: Minh Nghia Company

Construction of new passenger station at old Lao Cai station


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7. Environmental Monitoring Activities

7.1 Compliance with EMP

7.1.1 Compliance with EMP of CP1

No Issues Level of

compliance Remarks/Observations

I COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTIES

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Coordinate with utility companies and local officials and inform affected parties in advance if there will be interruption of services (power lines, irrigation canals, telecom lines, water supply, etc.).

4 Construction contractors always keep close coordination and communication with all relevant parties on possible interruption of services before work start

2 Lay out the new utilities lines (power lines, irrigation canals, telecom lines, water supply, etc.) prior to transfer so that interruption of services will be at the minimum.

NA Track works on road bed and replacing of sleepers and rails did not affect utility lines.

3

Replacement structure (e.g., drainage and irrigation canals, etc.) should be constructed prior to the demolition/removal of an existing structure and ensure that replacement structures are properly functioning.

NA These structures are not needed for track works on road bed and replacing of sleepers and rails.

4 All temporarily acquired land will be rehabilitated after completion of construction.

NA No need for temporarily acquired land

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The contractor shall immediately repair any damage caused by the Project to properties (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, etc.), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, drainage, communication facilities and the like.

NA The contractors do not cause any damages to these objects.

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Access roads damaged during transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities shall be repaired and maintained to ensure that these remain in passable condition to motorists and pedestrian.

NA No need for access road

II AIR QUALITY (Dust and Gaseous Emissions)

7 Material storage site should be 300 m away from residential areas.

4 The material storage is 300m away from the residential areas

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Provisions will be made to prevent stored construction materials such as sand, gravel, cement, etc., from being blown away towards sensitive receptors. Install dust barriers as necessary.

4 The construction materials are stored in the safe places

Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable

No Issues Level of


9 Burning of all types of wastes generated at the construction sites, work camps and other project-related activities shall be strictly prohibited.

4 Wastes are not burned at project areas

10 Areas within the project where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable hard surface and be kept clear of loose surface material.

NA No regular movement of vehicles within the project areas

11 In areas close to sensitive receptors (houses, school, medical facilities, temples, commercial NA These sensitive receptors are not close to

construction sites


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areas, etc.), water will be sprayed on the construction sites and access roads used for the project at least twice daily during dry periods to suppress dust emission.

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Concrete batching plants and crushing plants that are specifically established for the project will be sited at least 500 m from the nearest habitation and fitted with dust extraction units in compliance with applicable standards.

NA No Concrete batching and crushing plants are specifically established for the project

13 Quarries, borrow areas, concrete batching plants, casting yard and other facilities to be used for the Project are duly licensed and have all the necessary environmental approvals.

4 All of them have licenses and necessary environmental approvals issued by competent agencies.

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All vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for construction are in good condition prior to mobilization, regularly maintained and correctly operated (including the use of dust filters or hoods, as appropriate) to ensure compliance with safety and emission standards.

4 All machines and equipment used for construction activities are in good condition and are in compliance with safety and emission standards

15 All construction vehicles and equipment shall be tested for compliance with the relevant emission standard and shall be properly licensed.

4 All construction vehicles and equipment is tested and licensed by competent agencies.

16 All vehicles, while parked on the site, will be required to have their engines turned off.

4 All vehicles have engines turned off while parked

17 Whenever possible, completely enclose noisy equipment which can significantly reduce noise levels.

4 Noisy equipment is enclosed

18 Impose speed limits on construction vehicles to minimize dust emission along areas where sensitive receptors are located.

3 The maximum speed for construction vehicles is limited at 15km/h


No Issues Level of


19 Tightly cover trucks transporting construction materials (sand, soil, cement, gravel, etc.) to avoid spills and dust emission. All earthworks vehicles will be covered to avoid spillage.

4 All trucks for transporting materials are tightly covered

20 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment shall not be used for the project.

4 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment are not used for the project.

21 Regularly clean roads to remove tracked in mud, cement, etc. from construction works.

NA Track work does not release mud, cement, etc.

22 Stockpiling of spoils near sensitive receptors shall be prohibited. 4 All old sleepers and rails have been removed

to designated places III NOISE and VIBRATION

23 Plant and equipment used in construction will strictly conform to applicable noise standards. 4 Equipment used in construction meet

applicable noise standards.

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Within 200 m of the nearest habitation, construction work such as crushing, concrete mixing and batching, mechanical compaction, etc. will be stopped between 2200 and 0600 hours unless prior notification and agreement have been made with local authorities and affected households/persons.

4 Every day the construction activities finish at 18h00.

25 Avoid noisy construction activities in the vicinity of sensitive receivers (e.g., residential areas) during night time or other sensitive periods (e.g. during

4 Construction works do not affect public areas


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school hours in vicinity of schools). However, construction work may be undertaken during sensitive periods provided prior notification and consultation are made with affected people and local officials, and suitable noise attenuation/reduction measures are implemented. (e.g., noise barriers or equipment enclosures) by the contractor if construction activities will be disruptive during normal school hours and/or during night time in residential areas.

26 Impose speed limits on construction vehicles to minimize noise emission along areas where sensitive receptors are located.

4 Maximum vehicle speed is limited at 15km/h

27 Provide prior notification to the community on schedule of construction activities. 4

The Contractors have always informed construction schedule to community before starting the works


No Issues Level of


28 Position any stationary equipment that produce high noise levels (e.g., portable diesel generators, compressors, etc.) as far as is practical from sensitive receptors.

4 Damping equipment was operated far from sensitive receptors

29 Whenever possible, reroute fully loaded trucks away from roads that go through heavily built areas.

NA There is no need to reroute

30 Operate heavy equipment away from vibration sensitive areas. NA Heavy equipment was not used

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Avoid simultaneous activities like demolition, ground impacting activities and earthmoving since vibration is considerably less if these activities do not occur at the same time.

NA No simultaneous activities were conducted

IV DRAINAGE OBSTRUCTION/FLOODING

32 Avoid placement of construction materials, waste storage areas or equipment in or near drainage channels.

4 Storage areas for construction materials and wastes were not near the drainage

33 Prohibit disposal of waste materials to drainage channels.

4 Waste materials were not disposed to the drainage channel

34 In case existing drainage needs to be filled-up as required for the construction works, provide alternative drainage beforehand in consultation with local authorities and/or affected persons.

NA There is no need for alternative drainage

35 Regularly inspect and maintain all drainage channels to keep these free of obstructions.

4 Drainage channels were inspected and maintained regularly.

V SPOILS/UNSUITABLE SOIL DISPOSAL

36 Prior to use of disposal sites for unsuitable soil, obtain approval from local authorities, land owners and supervision consultant

4 Contractors have permission for disposal sites.

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The spoils disposal site shall be located away from surface water courses, canal, irrigation facilities and the like, and shall be protected from erosion by avoiding formation of steep slopes and grassing.

4 Spoils disposal site is far from water courses

38 Spoil disposal shall not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow of watercourses, damage to agricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

4 Spoil disposal did not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow


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No Issues Level of


VI SOIL RESOURCES

39 The topsoil from all areas will be stripped and stored in stockpiles for later use during restoration of the site and provision of vegetation cover to minimize erosion.

NA There is no topsoil during project implementation

40 Topsoil will be used for vegetation works. Earthworks cut will be used in embankments where possible.

NA Ditto

41 Residual spoil will be placed in storage areas with containment walls.

NA Ditto

42 Residual spoil will be disposed of according to the erosion prevention plan (ErPP). NA Ditto

43 All borrow pits will be rehabilitated after use. NA Ditto

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On road embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc., soil erosion mitigation and siltation prevention measures will include, on a case-by-case basis, planting shrubs and grass, appropriate compaction, placement of geosynthetics, construction of berms, dikes, sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, and slope drains.

NA These activities were not in place

45 Fuel storage and hazardous waste and materials storage sites will have adequate secondary containment to contain spills.

NA Fuel, hazardous waste and materials are not storage at site.

46 All spilled materials and contaminated earth will be collected and disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations.

NA Spilled materials are not in use

VII WATER RESOURCES

47 Erosion prevention measures will be conducted in accordance with the ErPP including construction settling ponds (as necessary) to avoid siltation of water bodies.

NA Construction activities did not cause erosion

48 Maintenance workshop wastewater will be treated to meet discharge standards. Where possible, wastewater will be discharged to municipal treatment systems.

NA There was no maintenance workshop at construction sites

49 The contractors shall provide sanitation facilities/toilets with septic tanks with sufficient capacity to handle and treat domestic wastewater generated by workers.

4 The sanitation system has been constructed with required standards.


No Issues Level of


50 The sewage system for the workers and construction camps will be properly designed, built, and operated to prevent pollution to ground or adjacent watercourses.

3 The sewage system has been constructed

51 The wastewater from the battery room will undergo electro dialysis. NA There is no battery room

52 Solid hazardous and non- hazardous wastes will be appropriately stored to prevent contaminated runoff flow to adjacent waterways.

NA There are not solid hazardous and non- hazardous wastes on site


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53 Untreated wastewater will not be discharged directly into water bodies. 4 No untreated wastewater was discharged

directly into water bodies.

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Bentonite slurry, bentonite sludge, mud and other materials and wastes from drilling during bridge construction will be collected and processed to avoid pollution of surface water. Discharge of such materials into watercourses shall be prohibited.

NA No drilling work was conducted

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Drilling solutions (e.g., bentonite slurry) for bridge construction, abutment construction, piling, etc. will be processed in a closed system, especially for abutments and foundations at the riverbed.

NA Ditto

56 Proper disposal of bentonite containing spoils as fill material in appropriate sites is another mitigation that should be observed.

NA Bentonite was not used

57 Spillage of bentonite mud in agricultural land shall be cleaned immediately to prevent caking and hardening.

NA Ditto

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Water from dewatering of foundation excavation for bridges shall not be disposed directly into a water body. It should be pumped into a settling pond or allowed to flow in a grassed swale specifically constructed for the Project to separate solids and then into a retention pond to allow finer solids to settle. The total suspended solids concentration of water when discharged into water body should comply with applicable standards.

NA There is no dewatering of foundation excavation for bridges

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Bentonite slurry, bentonite sludge, mud and other materials and wastes from drilling will be collected and processed to avoid pollution of surface water. Discharge of such materials into watercourses shall be prohibited.

NA Bentonite was not used


No Issues Level of


60 Drilling solutions (e.g., bentonite slurry) for bridge construction, abutment construction, piling, etc. will be processed in a closed system, especially for abutments and foundations at the riverbed.

NA Drilling work was not conducted

VIII SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

61 There will be no on-site development of landfills. NA No on-site landfills were carried out

62 Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site and workers camps for temporary storage of construction waste and domestic solid waste.

4 All worker’s camps are provided with garbage bins but some time they are smaller than required.

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Separate solid waste into hazardous, non-hazardous and reusable waste streams and store temporarily on site in secure facilities with weatherproof flooring and roofing, security fencing and access control and drainage/wastewater collection systems.

4 They are separated

64 Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the project site and adjacent areas. 4 Wastes were not haphazardly dumped.

65 Undertake regular collection and disposal of wastes (by contractor or authorized third-party) to sites approved by local authorities.

4 Wastes were collected


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66 Prohibit dumping of solid wastes into watercourses, agricultural land and surrounding areas.

4 Solid wastes are not dumped into water courses and agriculture land

IX HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Only minimal chemicals, hazardous substances and fuel will be stored on site, within an enclosed and covered secure area that has an impervious floor and impervious bund around it (with capacity at least 120% of the total capacity of the tank/s). The storage area will be located away from water-courses, flood-prone areas, work camps, and danger areas.

3 Chemicals, hazardous substances and fuel were not stored on site

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Licensed contractors will remove hazardous waste from site to approved hazardous waste disposal facilities. Transport and off-site disposal of such wastes shall comply with applicable laws and regulations.

NA No hazardous waste was observed on sites

Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable.

No Issues Level of


69 Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot should have impermeable flooring with sump where wash water and sludge can be collected for proper disposal.

NA There were no maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot at construction sites

70 Refueling and servicing of equipment should only be carried out in specified areas adequately equipped to avoid leaks and spills that could contaminate soil and water resources.

NA Refueling and servicing of equipment were not conducted at construction sites.

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Ensure availability of spill clean-up materials (e.g., absorbent pads, etc.) specifically designed for petroleum products and other hazardous substances where such materials are being stored and used. If spills or leaks do occur, undertake immediate clean up.

NA These materials were not stored at sites

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Oil stained refuse such as oily rags, spent oil filters and used oil should be collected and disposed of through recyclers / authorized waste handlers and disposal in authorized waste facilities.

NA There were no oily rags, spent oil filters etc.

73 Train relevant construction personnel in handling of fuels/hazardous substances and spill control procedures.

4 Construction personnel always is trained on these matters

74 Ensure all storage containers are in good condition with proper labeling. Regularly check containers for leakage and undertake necessary repair or replacement.

4 All storage containers (if any) are in rather good condition with proper labeling.

75 Store hazardous materials above flood level. 4 Hazardous materials were stored on proper ground above flood level with proper cover

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Equipment maintenance areas and fuel storage areas shall be provided with drainage leading to an oil-water separator that will be regularly skimmed of oil and maintained to ensure efficiency.

NA Equipment maintenance was not carried out at the project sites.

77 Discharge of contaminated water into the environment shall be prohibited. NA There is no discharge of contaminated water


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78 Restoration of temporary work sites shall include removal and treatment or proper disposal of contaminated soils.

NA No temporary work sites are needed

X FLORA AND FAUNA

79 All works will be carried out in a manner such that damage or disruption to vegetation is minimized.

4 No damage or disruption to vegetation were observed


No Issues Level of


80 There will be no ancient trees cut down or impacted by the construction of the railway

NA There are no ancient trees in the project areas

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Trees or shrubs will only be felled or removed if they impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. Clearing of trees will be limited to areas that are only necessary based on the Project design and as approved by the forestry department.

NA No Trees or shrubs are impacted

82 Implement replacement or balling of cut trees to compensate for cleared trees. NA There are no cut trees

83 Prohibit cutting of trees for firewood and for use in Project.

NA Wood is not used

84 Contractors shall not buy or use wood from illegal sources (that come from the illegal logging)

NA Ditto

85 A 30 m greenbelt will be developed on both sides of the railway. NA It was not included in the project

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Trees will be planted at all station and depot areas, with an average coverage of 70%. The trees to be planted will be selected for adaptability to the local soil and climate. Along the alignment, additional land will be seeded with grass, and intercepting drainage systems will be constructed to prevent rainstorms from excessive erosion in the Grasslands.

NA Ditto

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Contractors will take all precautions necessary to ensure that damage to vegetation is avoided due to fires resulting from execution of the works. The Contractors will immediately suppress the fire, if it occurs, and shall undertake replanting to replace damaged vegetation.

NA Ditto

88 Minimize habitat clearance during construction operations and rehabilitation of temporarily occupied sites.

NA There is no need for temporarily occupied sites

89 Prohibit workers from hunting wild animals. 5 Workers do not hunt wild animals. Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable

No Issues Level of


90 As much as possible, bridge works will be scheduled in dry season to minimize adverse impacts to fishery, river water quality and other aquatic resources.

NA Bridge work is not conducted

91 Appropriate engineering design to minimize increases in suspended solids impact to ridge aquatic biology at bridge Construction.

NA Bridge work is not conducted


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No Issues Level of


92 Environmental training of construction staff will include training on limitations and penalties on cutting of firewood and poaching.

4 Construction staff is trained on these matters

XI ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY OF ARTIFACTS

93 Should a historical, cultural, or archaeological site be encountered during construction, all activities will halt and an established action plan will be enacted.

NA No historical, cultural, or archaeological sites are discovered.

94 Contractor and PMU should notify the Conservation Department and other concerned government departments to obtain advice regarding the next steps.

NA Ditto

95 Contractor to recommence work only after the Conservation Department and other concerned government departments have provided official notification accordingly

NA Ditto

XII OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY

96

Conduct orientation for construction workers regarding health and safety measures, emergency response in case of accidents, fire, etc., and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other related diseases.

4 Classes on HIV/AIDS and related diseases, safety measures etc. had been held for workers

97 Provide adequate and clean housing and sanitation facilities for all workers at the workers’/construction camps.

3 Clean housing and sanitation facilities were provided for all workers at the workers’/construction camps.

98 Provide all workers with sufficient supply of water for drinking and cooking.

4 All workers are provided with clean water for drinking and cooking


No Issues Level of


99 Provide adequate supply of clean water for bathing and washing purposes at the workers’ camps.

4 Clean water for bathing and washing purposes is already provided

100 Provide adequate drainage in worker’s camps to avoid water logging/accumulation of stagnant water and formation of breeding sites for mosquitoes.

4 Adequate drainage is provided in worker’s camps.

101 Ensure that all wastewater emanating from worker’s camps, construction camps and other project-related activities and facilities are treated consistent with national regulations.

3 All wastewater emanating from worker’s camps, construction camps and other project-related activities and facilities are partially treated

102 Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers. 4 First aid facilities were readily accessible by

all workers.

103 Provide fire-fighting equipment at the work areas, as appropriate, and at construction camps where fire hazards and risks are present.

4 Fire-fighting equipment at the work areas and worker camps is provided

104 Separate sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas shall be provided for male and female workers.

4 Sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas are already provided for male and female workers separately.

105 Provide garbage bins and ensure proper collection and disposal of solid wastes within the workers’/construction camps consistent with local regulations.

3 There are garbage bins but they are smaller than required

106 Provide personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, ear

3 Safety equipment is provided to all workers according to the circulation No 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated February 12, 2014 of the


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protection, etc. and ensure that these are properly worn as required.

Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs but some time some of them do not wear it

107 Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles. 4 Reversing signals are installed on all

construction vehicles. Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable

No Issues Level of


108

Implement all prevention and protection measures whenever a worker is exposed to the hazard of falling more than two meters, falling into operating machinery or through an opening in a work surface. Based on a case-specific basis, fall prevention/protection measures may include installation of guardrails with mid-rails and toe boards at the edge of any fall hazard area, proper use of ladders and scaffolds by trained employees, use of fall prevention devices, including safety belt and lanyard travel limiting devices to prevent access to fall hazard, fall protection devices such as full body harnesses, etc.

4 The Contractors applied Protection measures

109 Implement precautions to ensure that objects (e.g., equipment, tool, debris, pre-cast sections, etc.) do not fall onto or hit people, vehicle, and properties in adjoining areas.

4 Precautions are implemented

110 Workers at the bridge site shall be provided with life vests/buoyancy devices at all times. Stable footpaths/access with sturdy guardrails to the bridge work sites shall be provided.

4 Workers are provided with these devices

XIII PUBLIC SAFETY

111 Provide security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access.

4 Security personnel are provided in construction sites

112 Strictly impose speed limits on construction vehicles along residential areas and where other sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, and other populated areas are located.

4 Maximum vehicle speed is limited at 15km/h

113 Educate drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.

4 All drivers had been trained

114 If necessary, provide safe passageways for pedestrians crossing the construction site. NA There was no need for passageways

115 Barriers should be installed to keep pedestrians away from hazardous areas such as constructions sites and excavation sites.

4 Barriers were installed

116 Signage should be installed at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians.

4 Signage is installed




14

No Issues Level of



1


4

All construction Contractors have informed and coordinated with relevant parties prior to starting construction activities

2

Lay out the new utilities lines (power lines, irrigation canals, telecom lines, water supply, etc.) prior to transfer so that interruption of services will be at the minimum.

4

The new utilities lines were laid out prior to transfer to ensure minimum interruption of services,

3


4

If it is required, Contractors have constructed replacement structures before demolition/removal

4 All temporarily acquired land will be rehabilitated after completion of construction. 4 All temporarily acquired land have been

rehabilitated after work completion.

5


4

The contractors have compensated all damages as mentioned in GRM.

6


3

Access roads used for project activities were maintained regularly.


7 Material storage site should be 300 m away from residential areas. 4 Material storage sites are 300m or more

away from residential areas.

8


3

Dust barriers and coverage were installed where it was necessary.


No Issues Level of


9

Burning of all types of wastes generated at the construction sites, work camps and other project-related activities shall be strictly prohibited.

4

No burning of all types of wastes was observed at construction sites.

10

Areas within the project where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable hard surface and be kept clear of loose surface material.

3

Areas for regular movement of project vehicles have an acceptable hard surface and are kept clear of loose surface material.

11

In areas close to sensitive receptors (houses, school, medical facilities, temples, commercial areas, etc.), water will be sprayed on the construction sites and access roads used for the project at least twice daily during dry periods to suppress dust emission.

4

Project areas close to sensitive receptors are sprayed with water at least 2 times per day during dry periods.


15

No Issues Level of


12


4

Concrete batching plants and crushing plants under the project were far from the nearest habitation and fitted.

13

Quarries, borrow areas, concrete batching plants, casting yard and other facilities to be used for the Project are duly licensed and have all the necessary environmental approvals.

4

All of them are licensed and approved by relevant competent agencies

14


4

All vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for construction are in good condition prior to mobilization, regularly maintained and correctly operated and meet safety and emission standards.

15

All construction vehicles and equipment shall be tested for compliance with the relevant emission standard and shall be properly licensed.

4

All construction vehicles and equipment are tested and licensed for compliance with the relevant emission standards

16 All vehicles, while parked on the site, will be required to have their engines turned off. 4 The engines of all vehicles, while parked on

the site, are turned off.


3 Noisy equipment is enclosed when it is possible to reduce noise levels.


4 Maximum speed limit is at 15km/h.


No Issues Level of


19 Tightly cover trucks transporting construction materials (sand, soil, cement, gravel, etc.) to avoid spills and dust emission. All earthworks vehicles will be covered to avoid spillage.

4 All trucks transporting construction materials and earthworks vehicles are covered according to regulations

20 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment shall not be used for the project. 4 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment are

not used for the project.

21 Regularly clean roads to remove tracked in mud, cement, etc. from construction works. 4 Roads are cleaned every day at 18h00

where it is necessary.

22 Stockpiling of spoils near sensitive receptors shall be prohibited. 5 The VNR and contractors have removed

these spoils to designated places. III NOISE and VIBRATION

23 Plant and equipment used in construction will strictly conform to applicable noise standards. 4

Plant and equipment used in construction are strictly in line with applicable noise standards.

24

Within 200 m of the nearest habitation, construction work such as crushing, concrete mixing and bathing, mechanical compaction, etc. will be stopped between 2200 and 0600 hours unless prior notification and agreement have been made with local authorities and affected households/persons.

4

Activities of This nature always finish before 18h daily.

25

Avoid noisy construction activities in the vicinity of sensitive receivers (e.g., residential areas) during night time or other sensitive periods (e.g. during school hours in vicinity of schools). However, construction work may be undertaken during sensitive periods provided prior notification and consultation are made with

4

The construction contractors always inform to potential affected parties and implement noisy attenuation/reduction measures.


16

No Issues Level of


affected people and local officials, and suitable noise attenuation/reduction measures are implemented. (e.g., noise barriers or equipment enclosures) by the contractor if construction activities will be disruptive during normal school hours and/or during night time in residential areas.


4 The maximum speed is limited at 15km/h


The Contractors informed construction schedule to communities 2 months prior to starting the works


No Issues Level of


28

Position any stationary equipment that produce high noise levels (e.g., portable diesel generators, compressors, etc.) as far as is practical from sensitive receptors.

3

This equipment was normally placed as far as possible from sensitive receptors.


3 Contractors have rerouted fully loaded trucks away from roads that go through heavily built areas when it is possible.

30 Operate heavy equipment away from vibration sensitive areas. 3 Heavy equipment was operated away from

sensitive area as it is possible

31


4 These activities were not simultaneously carried out



4 Construction materials, waste storage areas and equipment were placed far enough drainage channels.

33 Prohibit disposal of waste materials to drainage channels. 4 All steel sections of demolished bridges

have been removed to designated places

34

In case existing drainage needs to be filled-up as required for the construction works, provide alternative drainage beforehand in consultation with local authorities and/or affected persons.

4 Alternative drainages were provided

35 Regularly inspect and maintain all drainage channels to keep these free of obstructions. 4 inspection work was carried out once a

month



4 All spoil disposal sites have been permitted and meet criteria.

37


4 The spoil disposal sites were far enough from the drainage channels so they do not cause impact


No Issues Level of


38 Spoil disposal shall not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow of watercourses, damage to 4 Construction activities did not cause

sedimentation and flow obstruction of


17

No Issues Level of


agricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

watercourses, damage to agricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

VI SOIL RESOURCES

39

The topsoil from all areas will be stripped and stored in stockpiles for later use during restoration of the site and provision of vegetation cover to minimize erosion.

4

The topsoil from all areas were stripped and stored in stockpiles for later use during restoration of the site and provision of vegetation cover to minimize erosion.


4 Top soil and earthworks cut were used for these purposes.

41 Residual spoil will be placed in storage areas with containment walls. 3 Residual spoil is placed in storage areas

with containment walls.

42 Residual spoil will be disposed of according to the erosion prevention plan (ErPP). 4 Residual spoil is disposed of according to

the ErPP.

43 All borrow pits will be rehabilitated after use. 4 All borrow pits have been rehabilitated after use.

44

On road embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc., soil erosion mitigation and siltation prevention measures will include, on a case-by-case basis, planting shrubs and grass, appropriate compaction, placement of geosynthesis, construction of berms, dikes, sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, and slope drains.

4 Shrubs and grass were planted where required


NA Fuel, hazardous waste and materials were not storage at site.


4 Spilled materials and contaminated earth were collected and disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations.


No Issues Level of


VII WATER RESOURCES

47

Erosion prevention measures will be conducted in accordance with the ErPP including construction settling ponds (as necessary) to avoid siltation of water bodies.

4

Erosion prevention measures were carried out in accordance with the ErPP including construction of settling ponds.

48

Maintenance workshop wastewater will be treated to meet discharge standards. Where possible, wastewater will be discharged to municipal treatment systems.

NA

No maintenance workshop was placed in the project areas.

49

The contractors shall provide sanitation facilities/toilets with septic tanks with sufficient capacity to handle and treat domestic wastewater generated by workers.

4

Sanitation facilities/toilets with septic tanks with sufficient capacity for handling and treating domestic wastewater generated by workers were provided.

50

The sewage system for the workers and construction camps will be properly designed, built, and operated to prevent pollution to ground or adjacent watercourses.

4 The sewage system was properly constructed

51 The wastewater from the battery room will undergo electro dialysis. NA There was no battery room


4 They were appropriately stored

53 Untreated wastewater will not be discharged directly into water bodies. 3 Untreated wastewater is not discharged

directly into water bodies.


18

No Issues Level of


54 Bentonite slurry, bentonite sludge, mud and other materials and wastes from drilling during bridge construction will be collected and processed to avoid pollution of surface water. Discharge of such materials into watercourses shall be prohibited.

NA

Bentonite was not used

55


NA

Ditto


NA Ditto


No Issues Level of



NA Ditto

58


NA

No dewatering of foundation excavation for bridges was conducted.

59


NA

Bentonite was not used

60


NA

Ditto

VIII SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 61 There will be no on-site development of landfills. 4 On-site landfills were not carried out

62

Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site and workers camps for temporary storage of construction waste and domestic solid waste.

3 Garbage bins are provided for all construction sites and workers camps

63


3 Separation works are conducted at the present time

64 Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the project site and adjacent areas. 4

No haphazardly dumping of wastes within the project sites and adjacent areas was observed.


3 Wastes were collected as required


19


No Issues Level of



3 No dumping of solid wastes into watercourses, agricultural land and surrounding areas was conducted.


67


NA

At the construction sites, no chemicals, hazardous substances and fuel were stored.

68

Licensed contractors will remove to approved hazardous waste disposal facilities. Transport and off-site disposal of such wastes shall comply with applicable laws and regulations.

NA

There was no hazardous waste at project sites.

69

Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot should have impermeable flooring with sump where wash water and sludge can be collected for proper disposal.

NA

No maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot were placed in the project areas

70

Refueling and servicing of equipment should only be carried out in specified areas adequately equipped to avoid leaks and spills that could contaminate soil and water resources.

NA

Refueling was not carried out in the project areas.


NA

At the construction sites, no chemicals, hazardous substances and fuel were stored.

72


3

Oily rags, spent oil filters were collected.


4 Construction personnel is trained.


No Issues Level of


74

Ensure all storage containers are in good condition with proper labeling. Regularly check containers for leakage and undertake necessary repair or replacement.

4

Storage containers are in good condition with proper labeling and checked regularly.

75 Store hazardous materials above flood level.

4 Hazardous materials were stored on proper ground above flood level with proper cover

76


NA

There were no Equipment maintenance and fuel storage areas within project areas

77 Discharge of contaminated water into the environment shall be prohibited. 4 Contaminated water was not discharged

into the environment


20

No Issues Level of



4 All temporary work sites have been restored properly.

X FLORA AND FAUNA

79 All works will be carried out in a manner such that damage or disruption to vegetation is minimized. 4 Damage/disruption of vegetable was

minimized

80 There will be no ancient trees cut down or impacted by the construction of the railway NA There were no ancient trees within the

project areas.

81


NA

There are no trees/shrubs within the project areas.

82 Implement replacement or balling of cut trees to compensate for cleared trees. NA There was no tree cutting.

83 Prohibit cutting of trees for firewood and for use in Project. 5 There was no cutting of trees for firewood

and for project use.

84 Contractors shall not buy or use wood from illegal sources (that come from the illegal logging)

5 Contractors did not buy or use wood from illegal sources.

85 A 30 m greenbelt will be developed on both sides of the railway. NA It was not included in the project


No Issues Level of


86

Trees will be planted at all station and depot areas, with an average coverage of 70%. The trees to be planted will be selected for adaptability to the local soil and climate. Along the alignment, additional land will be seeded with grass, and intercepting drainage systems will be constructed to prevent excessive erosion from rainstorms in the Grasslands.

4

Trees were planted where required.

87


4

Contractors have taken all precautions necessary to avoid damage to vegetation due to fires resulting from execution of the works.


4 Contractors follow regulations on these matters.

89 Prohibit workers from hunting wild animals. 4 Workers do not hunt wild animals.

90

As much as possible, bridge works will be scheduled in dry season to minimize adverse impacts to fishery, river water quality and other aquatic resources.

4

Adverse impacts of bridge works are minimized


4 Engineering design consider all these matters


4 Construction staff was trained on these issues



21

No Issues Level of


93

Should a historical, cultural, or archaeological site be encountered during construction, all activities will halt and an established action plan will be enacted.

NA

These sites were not found in the project areas.

94

Contractor and PMU should notify the Conservation Department and other concerned government departments to obtain advice regarding the next steps.

NA

Ditto

95

Contractor to recommence work only after the Conservation Department and other concerned government departments have provided official notification accordingly

NA

Ditto


No Issues Level of



96


3

Contractors have organized awareness and training on these matters for workers.


4 All workers were provided with clean housing and sanitation facilities.

98 Provide all workers with sufficient supply of water for drinking and cooking. 4 All workers are provided clean water for

drinking and cooking.


4 Clean water for bathing and washing purposes was supplied at the workers’ camps.

100

Provide adequate drainage in worker’s camps to avoid water logging/accumulation of stagnant water and formation of breeding sites for mosquitoes.

4

Adequate drainage in worker’s camps was provided

101

Ensure that all wastewater emanating from worker’s camps, construction camps and other project-related activities and facilities are treated consistent with national regulations.

3

All wastewater related to the project activities were treated consistent with national regulations.

102 Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers. 4 Contractors provides first aid facilities that

are readily accessible for workers.


2 Fire-fighting equipment (FFE) was provided.

104

Separate sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas shall be provided for male and female workers. 4

Sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas were provided separately for male and female workers.

105

Provide garbage bins and ensure proper collection and disposal of solid wastes within the workers’/construction camps consistent with local regulations.

3

Garbage bins were supplied to all camps but they were smaller than required.


No Issues Level of


106 Provide personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, ear

3 Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was provided for all workers.


22

No Issues Level of



107 Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles. 4 Reversing signals were installed on all

construction vehicles.

108

Implement fall prevention and protection measures whenever a worker is exposed to the hazard of falling more than two meters, falling into operating machinery or through an opening in a work surface. Based on a case-specific basis, fall prevention/protection measures may include installation of guardrails with mid-rails and toe boards at the edge of any fall hazard area, proper use of ladders and scaffolds by trained employees, use of fall prevention devices, including safety belt and lanyard travel limiting devices to prevent access to fall hazard, fall protection devices such as full body harnesses, etc.

4

Prevention and protection measures were implemented for workers who is exposed to the hazard of falling.

109

Implement precautions to ensure that objects (e.g., equipment, tool, debris, pre-cast sections, etc.) do not fall onto or hit people, vehicle, and properties in adjoining areas.

4

Contractors have applied precaution measures

110

Workers at the bridge site shall be provided with life vests/buoyancy devices at all times. Stable footpaths/access with sturdy guardrails to the bridge work sites shall be provided.

4

Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been provided for all workers.

XIII PUBLIC SAFETY

111 Provide security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access. 4 Security personnel is on site

112

Strictly impose speed limits on construction vehicles along residential areas and where other sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, and other populated areas are located.

4

Maximum speed limit is imposed at 15km/h.

113

Educate drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.

4

All drivers are trained on these matters.

114 If necessary, provide safe passageways for pedestrians crossing the construction site. 4

Safe passageways for pedestrians crossing the construction site were provided.


No Issues Level of


115

Provide personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, ear protection, etc. and ensure that these are properly worn as required.

3

All workers are provided with safety equipment according to the circulation No 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated February 12, 2014 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affair. In some places, at some time, some workers do not wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


4 Signage was installed.




23

No Issues Level of



1


4 All contractors have coordinated with utility companies and concerned parties before work start.

2


4 The new utility lines were installed prior to transfer so no interruption of these services occurred

3


4

Contractors have constructed replacement structures prior to the demolition/removal of existing ones

4 All temporarily acquired land will be rehabilitated after completion of construction. 4 Temporarily acquired lands have been

rehabilitated properly. Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable

No Issues Level of compliance Remarks/Observations

5


4

Contractors did not cause any damage to individual/community properties

6


4 Contractors did not damage access roads


7 Material storage site should be 300 m away from residential areas. 4 Material storage sites were from 300 m to

600 m away from residential areas.

8


4 Blownable materials were covered or bartered

9

Burning of all types of wastes generated at the construction sites, work camps and other project-related activities shall be strictly prohibited.

5 Wastes were not burned.

10

Areas within the project where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable hard surface and be kept clear of loose surface material.

4 Acceptable hard surface is provided for vehicle movement within project areas

11


NA

Construction sites are enough far from these receptors

12 Concrete batching plants and crushing plants that are specifically established for the project will be sited at least 500 m from the nearest

NA These plants were not established for the project


24

No Issues Level of compliance Remarks/Observations

habitation and fitted with dust extraction units in compliance with applicable standards.

13


5 All of them are licensed and approved by competent agencies.


No Issues Level of


14 All vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for construction are in good condition prior to mobilization, regularly maintained and correctly operated (including the use of dust filters or hoods, as appropriate) to ensure compliance with safety and emission standards.

4

All construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery are in good condition prior to mobilization, regularly maintained to meet safety and emission standards.


4 All of them are tested, licensed by competent agencies and in compliance with relevant emission standard.

16 All vehicles, while parked on the site, will be required to have their engines turned off. 4 Their engines are turned off while parked


4 Construction sites are far enough from residential areas (500m or more) and equipment is in good condition.


4 Maximum speed limit is set up at 15km/h

19

Tightly cover trucks transporting construction materials (sand, soil, cement, gravel, etc.) to avoid spills and dust emission. All earthworks vehicles will be covered to avoid spillage.

4

All trucks transporting construction material are covered by canvas/ tarpaulin or like materials.

20 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment shall not be used for the project. 4 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment

are not used

21 Regularly clean roads to remove tracked in mud, cement, etc. from construction works. 4 Roads are cleaned daily at 18h00

22 Stockpiling of spoils near sensitive receptors shall be prohibited. 5 The VNR and contractors have removed

these spoils to designated places. III NOISE and VIBRATION

23 Plant and equipment used in construction will strictly conform to applicable noise standards. 4 All of them have been tested and met

technical regulation on noise

24


4

Construction works finish before 18h00 every day


No Issues Level of


25

Avoid noisy construction activities in the vicinity of sensitive receivers (e.g., residential areas) during night time or other sensitive periods (e.g. during school hours in vicinity of schools). However, construction work may be undertaken during sensitive periods provided prior notification and

NA Sensitive receptors are far from project construction sites.


25

No Issues Level of


consultation are made with affected people and local officials, and suitable noise attenuation/reduction measures are implemented. (e.g., noise barriers or equipment enclosures) by the contractor if construction activities will be disruptive during normal school hours and/or during night time in residential areas.


4 Maximum speed limit is imposed at 15km/h

27 Provide prior notification to the community on schedule of construction activities. 4 Community is informed 2 months prior to

start of construction works.

28


4

Stationary equipment, when in use, is placed as far as possible from sensitive receptors.


4 Fully loaded trucks were rerouted where it is possible.

30 Operate heavy equipment away from vibration sensitive areas. NA There were no vibration sensitive areas

near construction sites.

31


4

Activities of this nature were not undertaken at the same time.



4 Construction materials, waste storage areas/equipment are placed far enough drainage channels.

33 Prohibit disposal of waste materials to drainage channels. 4 All steel sections of demolished bridges

have been removed to designated place

34


4

Contractors always provided alternative drainage when it is the need


No Issues Level of


35 Regularly inspect and maintain all drainage channels to keep these free of obstructions. 4 All drainage channels were inspected and

maintained every month.



4 Contractors have permissions for all disposal sites

37


4

Spoil disposal sites were located far from surface water courses, canal, irrigation facilities.

38

Spoil disposal shall not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow of watercourses, damage to agricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

4 Spoil disposal did not cause damage to agricultural land, sedimentation and flow obstruction.

VI SOIL RESOURCES


26

No Issues Level of


39


4 Top soil was stripped and stored


4 Top soil was used for vegetation works or for other purpose when it is possible.

41 Residual spoil will be placed in storage areas with containment walls. NA There was no residual spoil.


43 All borrow pits will be rehabilitated after use. 4 All borrow pits have been rehabilitated properly after use.

44


NA

45

Fuel storage and hazardous waste and materials storage sites will have adequate secondary containment to contain spills. 3

In general, these waste and materials are properly stored, but at some time, some oil drums were observed in worker’s camp at Lao Cai stations.


No Issues Level of



4 They were collected if there is a need

VII WATER RESOURCES

47


4

Contractors have taken prevention measures

48


NA

No maintenance workshop was installed at project sites

49


4

Sanitation facilities/toilets with sufficient capacity were provided and meet requirement

50


4 Sewage system for the workers and construction camps did not cause pollution to ground or adjacent watercourses.

51 The wastewater from the battery room will undergo electro dialysis. NA No battery room was placed at project

sites.


4 All wastes were appropriately stored

53 Untreated wastewater will not be discharged directly into water bodies. 4 Wastewater is treated.

54

Bentonite slurry, bentonite sludge, mud and other materials and wastes from drilling during bridge construction will be collected and processed to avoid pollution of surface water. Discharge of

NA

Bentonite is not used.


27

No Issues Level of


such materials into watercourses shall be prohibited.

55


NA Ditto


NA Ditto


No Issues Level of



NA Ditto

58


NA Dewatering of foundation excavation for bridges was not conducted

59


NA Bentonite was not used.

60


NA Ditto


61 There will be no on-site development of landfills. 4 There was no on-site development of landfills.

62

Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site and workers camps for temporary storage of construction waste and domestic solid waste.

3 Garbage bins were provided but they were smaller than required.

63


3

In general, separation works were conducted partially.

64

Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the project site and adjacent areas. 3

Generally, wastes are not haphazardly dumped, but in Lao Cai workers’ camp scattered garbage was observed on the ground some time and was collected



28

No Issues Level of



4 Contractors regularly conduct waste collection.


4 Waste dumping into watercourses was not observed


67


3

Generally, chemicals and fuel are not stored on site, but some oil drums are improperly placed at the worker’s camp of lao Cai station. They have been removed to safe storage

68


NA There was no hazardous waste

69

Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot should have impermeable flooring with sump where wash water and sludge can be collected for proper disposal.

NA Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot were not installed at project sites

70


NA Equipment Refueling and servicing were not conducted at sites

71


NA There was no need for spill clean-up materials.

72

Oil stained refuse such as oil rags, spent oil filters and used oil should be collected and disposed of through recyclers / authorized waste handlers and disposal in authorized waste facilities.

4 Oil rags, spent oil filters and used oil (if there is any) have been collected and disposed of properly.


No Issues Level of



4 Construction personnel was trained on these matters

74


4 All storage containers are in good condition with proper labeling and checked for leakage


76


NA Maintenance areas and fuel storage areas are not installed at sites

77 Discharge of contaminated water into the environment shall be prohibited. 4 Contaminated water was not discharged

into the environment.


29

No Issues Level of



4 All temporary work sites have been restored after finish of construction works

X FLORA AND FAUNA

79 All works will be carried out in a manner such that damage or disruption to vegetation is minimized. NA No damage or disruption to vegetation was

observed

80 There will be no ancient trees cut down or impacted by the construction of the railway NA There are no ancient trees at project sites

81


4 Contractors follow these recommendations

82 Implement replacement or balling of cut trees to compensate for cleared trees. 4 Ditto

83 Prohibit cutting of trees for firewood and for use in Project. 4 These actions are not observed

84 Contractors shall not buy or use wood from illegal sources (that come from the illegal logging) 4 Ditto

85 A 30 m greenbelt will be developed on both sides of the railway. NA It is not included in the project design.


No Issues Level of


86

Trees will be planted at all station and depot areas, with an average coverage of 70%. The trees to be planted will be selected for adaptability to the local soil and climate. Along the alignment, additional land will be seeded with grass, and intercepting drainage systems will be constructed to prevent excessive erosion from rainstorms in the Grasslands.

NA Ditto

87


4 Contractors have taken all precautions measures. No fire occurs from execution of the works.


NA There is no habitat clearance during construction operations

89 Prohibit workers from hunting wild animals. 4 Workers did not hunt wild animals

90 As much as possible, bridge works will be scheduled in dry season to minimize adverse impacts to fishery, river water quality and other aquatic resources.

NA Bridge works have been finished


NA Ditto


4 Construction staff is trained on these issues



NA No discovery of these sites are observed in the project areas during construction works


30

No Issues Level of


94


NA Ditto

95


NA Ditto


No Issues Level of



96


5 Contractors have conducted training courses on these matters for all construction staff


3 Generally, workers’/construction camps are rather neat during project implementation

98 Provide all workers with sufficient supply of water for drinking and cooking. 4 Clean water for drinking and cooking was

provided. Drinking water is boiled before use.


4 Clean water for bathing and washing purposes at the workers’ camps was supplied.

100

Provide adequate drainage in worker’s camps to avoid water logging/accumulation of stagnant water and formation of breeding sites for mosquitoes.

4 Workers camps have drainage and regularly sprayed with mosquito repellent

101


4 All wastewater was treated

102 Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers.

4 First aid facilities were provided and are readily accessible by workers.


4 Fire-fighting equipment is provided at both construction and worker camps

104

Separate sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas shall be provided for male and female workers.

4 Sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas are provided for male and female workers separately.


No Issues Level of


105


3 Contractors provided garbage bins for workers’/construction camps

106

Provide personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, ear

3 All personnel are provided with PPE according to the circulation No 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated February 12, 2014 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and


31

No Issues Level of



Social Affair, but some time, some workers did not wear full PPE as required

107 Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles.

4 Reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles.

108


4 Contractors have implemented fall prevention and protection measures

109


4 Precaution measures on these matters are conducted

110


3 Contractors have provided life vests/buoyancy and other safety devices, equipment as required

XIII PUBLIC SAFETY

111 Provide security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access.

4 Warning signage is installed


No Issues Level of


112


4 Maximum speed limit is imposed at 15km/h

113


4 All drivers are trained

114 If necessary, provide safe passageways for pedestrians crossing the construction site.

4 Passageways for pedestrians are provided


3 Barriers were installed


4 Signage is installed



32


No Issues Level of



1


4

Contractors keep coordination and communication with utility companies, local, and authorities and related parties. Interruption of services does not occur

2


NA There is no need for these utilities lines


No Issues Level of


3


NA No replacement of such structures was required

4 All temporarily acquired land will be rehabilitated after completion of construction. NA No temporarily acquired land was

required

5


NA No any damage caused by the Project to properties was detected

6


4 Access roads are not damaged during transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities


7 Material storage site should be 300 m away from residential areas. 4 Material storage site is in the barrier

station area

8


4 Construction materials were stored in the fenced (barrier) station area.

9 Burning of all types of wastes generated at the construction sites, work camps and other project-related activities shall be strictly prohibited.

4 No burning of wastes was observed.

10

Areas within the project where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable hard surface and be kept clear of loose surface material. 4

Areas within the project where for regular movement of vehicles have an acceptable hard surface

11


4 Water were sprayed on the construction sites and access roads used for the project



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No Issues Level of


12


NA Plants of this nature were not installed.

13


4 All of them are duly licensed and have necessary environmental approvals.

14


4

All vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for construction are in good condition prior to mobilization and are regularly maintained and meet requirement standards.


4 All of them are tested for compliance with the relevant emission standard and properly licensed.

16 All vehicles, while parked on the site, will be required to have their engines turned off. 4 All vehicles have their engine turned off while

parked on the site


4 Noisy equipment is operated far enough from residential areas


4 Maximum speed limit is set at 15km/h

19

Tightly cover trucks transporting construction materials (sand, soil, cement, gravel, etc.) to avoid spills and dust emission. All earthworks vehicles will be covered to avoid spillage.

4 Trucks transporting construction materials are covered.

20 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment shall not be used for the project. 5 Smoke belching vehicles and equipment are

not used for the Project

21 Regularly clean roads to remove tracked in mud, cement, etc. from construction works. 4 Roads are cleaned every day at 18h

22 Stockpiling of spoils near sensitive receptors shall be prohibited. 5 Spoils are not stockpiled near sensitive

receptors Note: Indicate the quality of implementation of mitigating measures: 5 – excellent; 4 – very good; 3 – good; 2 poor; 1 – very poor; 0 - not implemented, NA - not applicable

No Issues Level of


III NOISE and VIBRATION

23 Plant and equipment used in construction will strictly conform to applicable noise standards. 4 All of them meet applicable noise

standards.

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4 Contractors finish works before 18h every day.

25

Avoid noisy construction activities in the vicinity of sensitive receivers (e.g., residential areas) during night time or other sensitive periods (e.g. during school hours in vicinity of schools). However,

NA Construction activities are not noisy


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No Issues Level of


construction work may be undertaken during sensitive periods provided prior notification and consultation are made with affected people and local officials, and suitable noise attenuation/reduction measures are implemented. (e.g., noise barriers or equipment enclosures) by the contractor if construction activities will be disruptive during normal school hours and/or during night time in residential areas.


4 Maximum speed is limited at 15km/h


Community is informed on schedule of construction activities 2 months prior to the commencement.

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NA Stationary equipment is not used for the Project.


NA There is no need for reroute

30 Operate heavy equipment away from vibration sensitive areas. NA Heavy equipment is not used


No Issues Level of


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4 These activities are not conducted simultaneously



NA Construction site is far from drained channel

33 Prohibit disposal of waste materials to drainage channels. NA Ditto

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NA Ditto

35 Regularly inspect and maintain all drainage channels to keep these free of obstructions. NA Ditto



4 Contractor has received permission for disposal site.

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The spoils disposal site shall be located away from surface water courses, canal, irrigation facilities and the like, and shall be protected from erosion by avoiding

formation of steep slopes and grassing.

4 Spoil disposal site is far from surface water courses, canal, irrigation facilities.


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No Issues Level of


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Spoil disposal shall not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow of watercourses, damage to agricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

NA Ditto


No Issues Level of


VI SOIL RESOURCES

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NA There was no topsoil.


NA Ditto

41 Residual spoil will be placed in storage areas with containment walls. NA There is no residual spoil


43 All borrow pits will be rehabilitated after use. NA There is no need for borrow pit

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NA There are no road embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. at the project areas


NA There are no Fuel storage and hazardous waste and materials storage sites


NA There are no spilled materials and contaminated earth.

VII WATER RESOURCES

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NA Construction area is far from water bodies

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NA No maintenance workshop was installed at the construction site



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No Issues Level of


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4 Sanitation facilities/toilets with septic tanks with sufficient capacity are provided

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4 The sewage system is properly designed and operated so no pollution is observed.

51 The wastewater from the battery room will undergo electro dialysis. NA No battery room in the project site


4 They are appropriately stored so no contaminated runoff to adjacent waterways

53 Untreated wastewater will not be discharged directly into water bodies.

4 Untreated wastewater is not discharged directly into water bodies.

54

Bentonite slurry, bentonite sludge, mud and other materials and wastes from drilling during bridge construction will be collected and processed to avoid pollution of surface water. Discharge of such materials into watercourses shall be prohibited.

NA No bentonite is used

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NA Ditto


NA Ditto


NA Ditto


No Issues Level of


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NA No bridge is constructed

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NA No bentonite is used

60


NA Ditto


61 There will be no on-site development of landfills. 4 On-site landfills were not observed


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No Issues Level of


62 Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site and workers camps for temporary storage of construction waste and domestic solid waste.

4 Garbage bins are provided

63


NA There are no hazardous wastes

64 Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the project site and adjacent areas. 4 This action is not observed


3 Wastes are collected


No Issues Level of


66

Prohibit dumping of solid wastes into watercourses, agricultural land and surrounding areas.

4

Solid wastes are not dumped into watercourses, agricultural land and surrounding areas.


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NA Chemicals and hazardous substances are not used for the Project

68


NA Ditto

69 Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot should have impermeable flooring with sump where wash water and sludge can be collected for proper disposal.

NA Maintenance shops, fuel and oil depot are not installed for the Project.

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NA Refueling and servicing of equipment are not conducted at project site

71


NA There is no need for spill clean-up materials for the project

72


4

Occurrences of oil spillage and non-disposal of waste materials were cleaned up and measures were taken to prevent reoccurrences.



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No Issues Level of



4 Construction personnel is trained on these issues.

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NA There is no need for storage containers


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NA There are no equipment maintenance areas and fuel storage areas

77 Discharge of contaminated water into the environment shall be prohibited. NA There is no contaminated water at project

site


4 Temporary work sites have been restored properly

X FLORA AND FAUNA

79 All works will be carried out in a manner such that damage or disruption to vegetation is minimized. NA No vegetation is observed at project site

80 There will be no ancient trees cut down or impacted by the construction of the railway NA There is no ancient tree at the project site

81


4 Trees or shrubs are not felled or removed

82 Implement replacement or balling of cut trees to compensate for cleared trees. NA There is no tree cut.

83 Prohibit cutting of trees for firewood and for use in Project. NA Ditto

84 Contractors shall not buy or use wood from illegal sources (that come from the illegal logging) 4

Contractors do not buy or use wood from illegal sources

85 A 30 m greenbelt will be developed on both sides of the railway. NA It is not included in the project design.


No Issues Level of


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Trees will be planted at all station and depot areas, with an average coverage of 70%. The trees to be planted will be selected for adaptability to the local soil and climate. Along the alignment, additional land will be seeded with grass, and intercepting drainage systems will be constructed to prevent rainstorms from excessive erosion in the Grasslands.

NA Ditto

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4 Contractor have implemented necessary Precaution measures


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No Issues Level of



NA There is no need for habitat clearance

89 Prohibit workers from hunting wild animals. 4 Workers did not hunt wild animals.

90

As much as possible, bridge works will be scheduled in dry season to minimize adverse impacts to fishery, river water quality and other aquatic resources.

NA There is no bridge work


NA Ditto


4 Environmental training of construction staff has included training on these matters.



NA Historical, cultural, or archaeological sites were not discovered in the project area

94


NA Ditto

95


NA Ditto


No Issues

Level of

complianc

e

Remarks/Observations


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4 Contractors have conducted training for construction staff on these issues

97

Provide adequate and clean housing and sanitation facilities for all workers at the workers’/construction camps. 4

Workers’/construction camps are provided with adequate and clean housing and sanitation facilities for all workers

98 Provide all workers with sufficient supply of water for drinking and cooking. 4 Water for drinking and cooking is

supplied sufficiently.

99 Provide adequate supply of clean water for bathing and washing purposes at the workers’ camps. 4 Worker’s camps have enough water for

bathing and washing purposes

100 Provide adequate drainage in worker’s camps to avoid water logging/accumulation of stagnant water and formation of breeding sites for mosquitoes.

3 Adequate drainage in worker’s camps is provided

101


4

All wastewater emanating from worker’s camps, construction camps and other project-related activities and facilities are treated consistent with national laws and regulations.

102 Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers. 3 First aid facilities are provided and

readily accessible by workers.


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No Issues

Level of

complianc

e

Remarks/Observations


4 Construction and worker’s camps have enough fire-fighting equipment.

104 Separate sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing areas shall be provided for male and female workers.

4 Male and female workers have separate sleeping quarters, hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets and bathing.

105


4 Garbage bins of proper capacity are provided


No Issues Level of


106

Provide personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, ear protection, etc. and ensure that these are properly worn as required.

4

All workers are provided with PPE according to the circulation No 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated February 12, 2014 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affair

107 Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles. 4 Reversing signals are installed on all

construction vehicles.

108


4 Contractor has implemented fall prevention and protection measures

109


4 Contractor has taken precaution measures

110


NA No Bridge works are conducted

XIII PUBLIC SAFETY

111 Provide security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access. 4 Security personnel is on site

112


4 Maximum speed is limited at 15km/h



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No Issues Level of


113


4 All drivers are trained on these matters

114 If necessary, provide safe passageways for pedestrians crossing the construction site. NA There is no need for Passageways


4 Barriers are installed


4 Signage is installed at the periphery of the construction site



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7.2 Environmental quality monitoring

7.2.1 Monitoring program purpose

12. The environmental monitoring program for construction stage was conducted at the same time with the implementation of the CP1, CP2, and CP3 contract packages. The monitoring program provides environmental quality data that presents initial impacts of the project construction activities. The monitoring results will be compared with the result of the baseline environmental monitoring. Based on that, the changes of the environmental quality at project area were assessed and the prevention and mitigation measures should be taken.

7.2.2 Monitoring locations and parameters

I. Monitoring location

13. The monitoring locations were determined in EIA/IEE/EMP report, included 12 locations within CP1, CP2, CP3 contract packages in Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces.

Table 1. Monitoring locations

Environmental component Monitoring location Symbol

- Microclimate - Noise level - Ambient air

Lao Cai station A10

Xuan Giao station A9

Thai Van station A8

Van Phu station A4

Co Phuc station A5

Mau Dong station A6

Lang Thip station A7

Vu En station A3

Viet Tri station A2

Huong Canh station A1

Surface water

Lao Cai Station NM10

Pond,Xuan Giao Station NM09

Stream, Bun Bridge NM08

Lake, Lang Thip station NM07

Van Phu station NM06

Stream, Tuan Quan Bridge NM05

Mau Dong station NM04

Vu En station NM03

Viet Tri station NM02

Huong Canh station NM01

II. Monitoring location coordinates

14. Monitoring location coordinates were determined by GPS. The coordinates were given in the Table 2 and Table 3


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Table 2. Coordinates of Micro climate, ambient air, noise level monitoring locations

No Monitoring location Longitude Latitude

1 Lao Cai station 103 58 45,4 22 29 29,0

2 Văn Phú station 104 55 38,2 21 40 41,0

3 Cổ Phúc station 104 49 48,0 21 45 48,3

4 Mậu Đông station 104 38 18,3 21 55 48,5

5 Lang Thip station 104 24 48,8 22 07 16,9

6 Thái Văn station 104 17 00,8 22 14 15,7

7 Xuân Giao station 104 06 37,5 22 20 43,2

8 Vũ Ẻn station 105 05 02.6 21 29 19.1

9 Việt Trì station 105 25 46.0 21 18 01.8

10 Hương Canh station 105 38 46.7 21 16 58.1

Table 3. Coordinates of Surface water monitoring locations

No Monitoring location Longitude Latitude

1 Stream, Tuan Quan Bridge 104 54 03,6 21 42 10,1

2 Stream, Lang Thip Station 104 24 48,8 22 07 16,9

3 Pond, Xuan Giao station 104 06 37,5 22 20 43,2

4 Bun Bridge 104 23 01.2 22 09 03.6

5 Viet Tri station 105 25 45.5 21 18 02.5

6 Vu En station 105 05 02.6 21 29 19.1

7 Huong Canh station 105 38 46.5 21 16 57.6

8 Mau Dong station 104 38 18.3 21 55 48.5

9 Van Phu station 104 55 38.2 21 40 41.0

10 Lao Cai station 103 58 45,4 22 29 29,0

III. Monitoring parameters and frequency

a. Monitoring parameters

- Microclimate: Temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind velocity, air pressure; - Ambient air: Total Suspended Particulate, CO, NO2, SO2; - Noise level: Leq, Lmax, L50; - Surface water: pH, Turbidity, DO, TSS, BOD5, COD, Oil, Coliform;

b. Monitoring frequency

- Microclimate: sample taken from 6 am to 10 pm, 1 sample for every 2 hours - Ambient air (TSP, CO, NO2, SO2): sample taken from 6 am to 10 pm, 1 sample for every 2 hours - Noise level (Leq, Lmax, L50): taken from 6 am to 10 pm, 1 time for every 2 hours during 2 days.

- Surface water: 2 samples/location/day

7.2.3 Summary of monitoring results

15. During the period of this report, the final environmental monitoring survey has been undertaken:


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- From 1 to 10 October 2015

16. The monitoring parameters, locations were conformed to the given plan. The monitored environmental components included ambient air quality, microclimate, noise, and surface water quality. Full details of the results of the monitoring are provided in the ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESULTS Report for CONSTRUCTION STAGE – PERIOD 10. A summary of key monitoring results is provided below.

Microclimate:

17. The microclimate parameters at sampling sites during the monitoring time were relatively stable. There was no abnormal climate. The detailed monitoring results of microclimate were given in the monitoring result sheets.

- The results showed that temperature range fluctuates from 28oC to 34oC. - The humidity fluctuated within a wide range of 45-92%. - The wind speed and wind direction in the 12 stations changed during the day. The main wind

directions are the North, South-East and the South. The wind speeds were from 0.6 to 2.2 m/s at different positions.

- The pressure values measured in the monitoring positions were quite similar without big gap, from 755mmHg to 775 mmHg.

Ambient air:

18. The detailed monitoring results of ambient air quality are given in the monitoring result sheets

Total suspended particulate (TSP)

19. The monitored results of TSP during the day is given in the figure 2.2

20. The concentration of TSP was highest at Lao Cai station at 14–16pm with the value of 180µg/m3. In contrast, the lowest value of TSP was at Xuan Giao and Van Phu at 20h-22hr and the values was132µg/m3. At this point of time in Lao Cai station, many trains were going in and out, people, trucks and cars passed by crowdly. Meanwhile at Xuan Giao station, these kinds of activities were terminated, moreover at 20 – 22 hr all other activities of inhabitants were insignificant. At some stations such as Van Thai, Mau Dong, construction activities of the project have finished, therefore dust levels were mainly generated from vehicles and freight trains passing by reduced significantly.

Figure2.2. Total suspended particulate (TSP) during the day at monitoring positions

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TSP concentration at different times

Lao Cai

Xuan Giao

Lang Thip

Thai Van

Mau Dong

Van Phu

Co Phuc

Vu EnTime


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21. Compared with dust levels of two monitoring phases: the tenth monitoring of construction phase and baseline environment monitoring phase (May 2012), a comparison figure 2.3 was given as follows:

Figure2.3. The comparison chart of TSP contentof the two monitoring times

22. The results of the two monitoring times including baseline and the tenth environmental monitoring showed that the dust content in the Lao Cai, Xuan Giao, Thai Van, Van Phu decreased significantly which were 1,2; 1,5; 1,5; 1,0; 1,3 times respectively. At remaining stations like Lang thip, Vu En, Viet Tri, Huong Canh, there was an insignificantly increase of dust content. The construction activities of project at these stations have been finished, so dust levels generated mainly from local inhabitants and railway activities are different because of time and locations of sampling. However, TSP contents measured in this tenth monitoring were still lower than permission limits of VN standards.

CO

23. The CO concentration at monitoring positions during a day in the tenth monitoring period (construction stage) is shown in the following figure 2.4

Figure 2.4. Concentration of CO during a day atmonitoring positions

Lao CaiXuanGiao

LangThip

ThaiVan

MauĐong

VanPha

CaPhuc

Vu En Viet TriHuongCanh

The baseline 206.0 205.4 106.6 235.1 144.6 194.3 124.5 75.3 106.3 21.8

The 10th time 166.6 137.3 158.5 157.1 141.9 151.6 138.1 151.6 166.4 161.1

QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

TS

P (

µg

/m3

)The comparison of average TSP between the baseline and 10th time

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

CO

(µ

g/m

3)

CO concentration at different times

Lao Cai

Xuan Giao

Lang Thip

Thai Van

Time


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24. The CO concentration sat stations during a day were relatively low. The values were from 2.200 to 7.200 µg/m3, 5-8 times lower than the QCVN 05: 2013/BTNMT.

25. The comparative results of the CO concentration in two monitoring periods are shown in the figure 2.5

Figure2.5. Comparison chart of the CO concentration between two monitoring periods

26. The results indicated that the CO concentrations in the tenth monitoring period at Lao Cai, Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Mau Dong, Van Phu, Co Phuc and Huong Canh were higher than in baseline environmental monitoring period with ratios of 1,3; 1,0; 1,1; 1,1;1,6; 2,2 and 1,5 times respectively. Meanwhile at Thai Van, Van Phu, and Vu En, CO concentrations were lower than these in baseline monitoring period. CO concentrations depend on activities of local inhabitants and railway. So these levels are difference due to difference time and locations of sampling . However these values were still much lower than Vietnam standards.

NO2

27. The NO2 concentrations during a day of the tenth monitoring period in the construction stage at stations were shown in the figure 2.6 below.

Figure2.6. The concentration of NO2 during a day atmonitoring positions

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15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

Lao Cai XuanGiao

Lang Thip Thai Van MauDong

Van Phu Co Phuc Vu En Viet Tri HuongCanh

The comparison of CO between the baseline and 10th monitoring time

Baseline 10th QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT

0

50

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2 (

µg/

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)

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The NO2 concentration at different times

Lao Cai

Xuan Giao

Lang Thip

Thai Van

Mau Đong

Van Phu

Co Phuc

Vu En


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28. The concentration of NO2 at Lao Cai station was the highest at the 8am-10am, with the value of38 µg/m3. The lowest NO2 value was 11 µg/m3 at Viet Tri stations at 8pm-10pm. For the remaining stations, NO2 values fluctuated from 20-32 µg/m3. These values were much lower than QCCP because construction activities at these stations have been finished, there were not any machine or vehicle operating. The main effective factor was activities of trains and vehicles around stations, however vehicles volume was not significant because number of habitants surrounding stations was not many.

29. The comparative results between the 10th monitoring in October 2015 with the baseline monitoringin May 2012are shown in the figure 2.7 as follow:

Figure2.7. The comparison of NO2 concentration of the 2 monitoring timesat monitoring positions

30. It can be seen from the chart that the average NO2 concentration in this 10th monitoring perioddecreased significantly compared with the first period. For example, at Lao Cai, Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Thai Van, Mau Dong, Van Phu, Co Phuc, Vu En and Viet Tri stations, NO2 values were smaller with ratios of 4,6; 4,6; 3,1; 4,1; 3,0; 8,2; 2,0; 3,3; and 7,7 times respectively than those in the first period. So these levels are different due to different time and locations of sampling Moreover, this value was still smaller than QCCP.

SO2

31. The SO2 concentrations during a day in the monitoring locations are shown in the figure 2.8 below.

Figure2.8. The concentration of SO2 during a day at monitoring positions

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100

150

200

250

Lao Cai Xuan Giao Lang Thip Thai Van Mau Dong Van Phu Co Phuc Vu En Viet Tri HuongCanh

The comparision of average NO2 between the baseline and 10th

monitoring time

Baselie 10th QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT

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350

400

6h-8h 8h-10h 10h-12h 12h-14h 14h-16h 16h-18h 18h-20h 20h-22h

SO2

(µ

g/m

3)

Time

SO2 concentration at different times

Lao Cai

Xuan Giao

Lang Thip

Thai Van

Mau Đong

Van Phu


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32. The monitoring results of the ninth monitoring period showed that the SO2 concentrations were relatively low. The maximum average value is 32µg/m3 at Lao Cai station from 8am to 10am. The minimum value of SO2 concentration was 12 µg/m3at Van Phu station from 8pm to 10pm. At the remaining stations like Xuan Giao, Thai Van, Mau Dong, the SO2 values were quite low and fluctuated between 15 and 30µg/m3. These low values were due to the completion of construction activities and they were waiting for being handed over. Vehicle volume passing by these stations was also less. Generally, SO2 concentrations measured at these stations in the 10th monitoring period were much lower than QCCP on ambient air quality.

33. The comparative results between the 10th monitoring in October 2015 with the baseline monitoring in May 2012 are shown in the figure 2.9 as follow:

Figure2.9. The comparison ofaverage SO2 concentration at monitoring positions

34. The comparison chart shows that at Xuan Giao, Thai Van, Mau Dong, Van Phu, Vu En, Viet Tri and Huong Canh stations, SO2 values were smaller with ratios of 2,5; 2,8; 1,3; 7,7; 1,7; 2,1 and 1,2 times respectively than those in the baseline monitoring. Generally, SO2 concentrations at 10 stations in the tenth monitoring period were much lower than QCCP on ambient air quality.

Noise:

35. Noise monitoring was conducted at the same positions of ambient air monitoring as described in the chapter I. The noise monitoring results are compared with the standard (QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT) - the standard that restricts the maximum value of noise level in residential areas

36. The average values of noise level measured in different time during 2 days were shown in the figure 2.10 and 2.11below.

0

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200

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300

350

400

Lao Cai Xuan Giao Lang Thip Thai Van MauDong


The comparision of average SO2 between the baseline and the 10th

monitoring time



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Figure2.10. The noise level in the first day from 6h-20h

Figure2.11. The noise level in the first day from 20h-22h

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A)

The noise level at different times in day 1(6h-20h)Lao Cai

Xuan Giao

Lang Thip

Thai Van

Mau Dong

Van Phu

Co Phuc

Vu En

Viet Tri

Huong Canh

QCVN26:2010/BTNMTLao Cai

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LangThip

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A)

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20h-22h

QCVN26:2010/BTNMT(20h-22h)


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Figure 2.12. The noise level in the day 2 from 6h-20h

Figure 2.13. The noise level in the day 2 from 20pm -22pm

37. After 2 days of monitoring, it can be seen that most of the noise measured values at the stations were lower than QCVN 26: 2010/BTNMT, for example, at Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Thai Van, Mau Dong, Van Phu, Co Phuc, Vu En. In the evening, traffic and other activities in the station area reduced so the measured values were lower than QCVN 26: 2010/BTNMT. Measured noise was mainly from trains and freight activities.

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Figure 2.14. Comparison of noise level in day time between 2 monitoring times (6am-20pm)

Figure 2.15. Comparison of noise level at night between 2 monitoring times (20 pm-22 pm)

38. The average noise of the baseline monitoring and the 10th period has been changed insignificantly. The noise levels in 10th monitoring are a bit higher. The differences are due to different time and location of sampling.

Surface water quality:

39. Surface water samples were taken at lakes in the station are as which were under construction. The sampling sites were described in the Chapter I.

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Lao Cai Xuan Giao Lang Thip Thai Van Mau Dong Van Phu Co Phuc Vu En Viet Tri HuongCanh

The comparison of average noise between the baseline and

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40. The monitoring results of surface water quality were given in the result sheets. The monitoring parameters included: temperature, pH, turbidity, COD, BOD5, SS, DO, Oil, and Coliform.

- Temperature: The temperature was measured in the monitoring locations fluctuated from above 290C to 330C.

- pH: The measured pH values fluctuated from 6.5 to 8.2. These values meet the permission limits of Vietnam standard.

- Turbidity: The measured turbidity values fluctuated from 1 to 34 NTU. However, the turbidity restriction is not mentioned in the standard (QCVN 08: 2008/BTNMT), the turbidity assessment was not considered.

41. Other assessments on surface water quality parameters were presented as follows:

COD

42. The average values of COD concentration of two days at 9 positions were shown in the figure 2.16

Figure 2.16. COD concentration of surface water samplesat the stations

43. It can be seen from figure 2.16 that the average values of COD were the highest at Viet Tri station and Van Phu station with the values of 37,5mg/l and 33 mg/l respectively and they exceeded Vietnam standards 08: 2008/BTNMT. These values were higher than those in QCCP with ratios of 1,3 and 1,1 times respectively. The reason of these two high COD was operations of households living nearby. According to observation of the monitoring team, the lake at Viet Tri station and Van Phu station were used for fish and duck farming purposes, so the polluting source of COD may originate from here. At the other stations, the values of COD were lower than QCCP.

44. The comparison values of COD of 2 monitoring periods were showed in Figure 2.17

XuanGiao

LangThip

Bunbridge

TuanQuanbridge

Vu EnVietTri

HuongCanh

MauĐong

VanPhu

COD (mg/l) 25.5 21.5 16.8 21.0 26.5 37.5 27.3 23.0 33.0

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Figure 2.17. Comparison of COD concentrations between 2 monitoring times

45. It can be seen from the comparison figure that there was a significant gap between two monitoring periods. COD concentration measured at Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Vu En, Huong Canh, Mau Dong stations were higher than those in the baseline monitoring period with ratios of 1,2; 1,2; 1,1; 1,8; 1,1 times respectively. The reason of these gaps may be due to living habits of people and breeding activities. For the remaining stations as Viet Tri, Van Phu, the COD measured values were lower than those in the first period and lower than QCCP.

BOD5

46. BOD5 concentrations measured in 09 monitoring locations are presented in Figure 2.18

Hình 2.18. The average BOD5 concentration in surface water at stations

47. It can be seen from this figure that at most of stations measured concentrations of BOD5 in this period were lower than QCCP. At some stations such as Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Bun bridge, Tuan Quan bridge, Vu En, Van Phu, Huong Canh, Mau Dong these values were 1,1; 1,5; 1,3; 1,3; 1,1; 1,2 and 1,1 times smaller respectively than QCCP. Only at like Viet Tri station, BOD5 measured concentrations were

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BOD5 (mg/l) 13.5 10.0 12.0 12.0 14.3 17.8 13.0 11.8 14.3

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higher than QCCP, however this value was insignificant. The reason for this excess was that there were lakes used for fish and duck farming in these areas.

48. The comparative BOD5 concentrations between 2 monitoring periods are shown in Figure 2.19

Figure 2.19. The BOD5 concentration between 2 monitoring times

49. The results showed that the concentration of BOD5 at Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Bun Bridge, Tuan Quan Bridge, Vu En, Huong Canh, Mau Dong increased sharply compared with baseline environmental monitoring period with ratios of 3,2; 2,2; 2,2; 1,2; 1,1; 2,7; 1,4 times. However most of BOD5 values measured at stations during the 10th monitoring were lower than QCCP. Only at 2 stations Viet Tri and Van Phu, the BOD5 values measured during this tenth period were lower than the baseline monitoring. The reason of this reduction may due to the growth of underwater ecosystems and vegetation cover and absorb nutritious from surface water so that reduce organics content and BOD5 values.

SS

50. The SS average concentrations in surface water at9 monitoring locations are shown in Figure 2.20

Figure 2.20. The average SS concentration in surface water at monitoring locations

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Baseline 10th QCVN08:2008/BTNMT

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LangThip

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MauĐong

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SS (mg/l) 24.75 10.25 6.5 27.75 17.5 39.5 47.5 14.5 44.25

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51. Suspended solid (SS) includes organic matter, mineral, metal oxide, algae and bacteria. It can be seen from the above chart that SS concentrations were highest at Huong Canh, Van Phu station with ratios of 47,5 mg/l, 44,25 mg/l respectively. However these values were still much less than QCVN 08: 2008/BTNMT. Just behind these two positions were stations Xuan Giao, Viet Tri, Tuan Quan bridge, the average SS concentrations were respectively 39,5 mg/l; 27,75 mg/l and 24,75 mg/l and lower than QCCP. The lowest SS concentration was observed at Lang Thip station with the value of 11,25 mg/l.

The comparison results are shown in Figure 2.21

Figure 2.21. Comparation of SS content between 2 monitoring times

52. It can be seen from this chart that there is a significant difference between the tenth and the first monitoring period at Viet Tri station, Bun Bridge, Tuan Quan Bridge. In this tenth period, the concentrations of SS at these locations were much less than the first one and smaller than QCCP. The reason was due to the fact that construction activities at these two bridges have been completed, there are no more solid wastes felling down. For the remaining stations as Xuan Giao, Lang Thip, Van Phu, SS concentrations measured during this tenth period were higher than the first one but not significantly and they were still lower than QCCP. Generally during this tenth period, the average SS concentrations at all stations were less than QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT on surface water quality, it meant that there was no sign of SS pollution.

Oil and grease

53. The average concentrations of total oil/grease measured in 9 positions are shown in the Figure 2.22

Figure 2.22. The total oil and grease concentration in surface water at monitoring locations

XuanGiao

LangThip

Bunbridge

TuanQuanbridge

Vu EnVietTri

HuongCanh

MauĐong

VanPhu

Baseline 13.25 7.5 85.75 97.75 33.25 84.5 35 30 16.75

10th 24.75 10.25 6.5 27.75 17.5 39.5 47.5 14.5 44.25

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LangThip

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HuongCanh

MauĐong

VanPhu

Oil & grease (mg/l) 0.03 0.14 0.06 0.17 0.04 0.18 0.05 0.06 0.06

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54. The results of this 10th monitoring period showed that the concentration of Oil and grease in water surface at most of stations were lower than the permission standards. There were only at some stations as Lang Thip, Viet Tri, Tuan Quan bridge, the concentration of Oil and grease exceeded QCCP. At Lang Thip station, in order to go through the stream, residents has driven motorcycles and vehicles passing through. So the oil and grease from motorcycles and vehicles could affect water quality at these station. Meanwhile at the Tuan Quan bridge, according to observation of monitoring team, there were many boats mooring and moving around the bridge, it could be the cause of oil and grease pollution this area. Moreover, there were a renovated construction site nearby, so there were so many construction machines pumping sand from the river, grease and oil could be released from these machines and affected the water quality there. At Viet Tri station, according to the owner of the sampling lake, there were an unused underground oil tank. The oil leak to the soil and affected to the lake. However this exceeded value was insignificant. At the station Xuan Giao the average concentration of oil and grease was the lowest. In conclusion, there was not any sign of oil and grease pollution in most of lakes during this tenth monitoring period, only at some stations like Lang Thip, Viet Tri and Tuan Quan the values exceeded but not significantly.

55. The total oil and grease concentrations between 2 monitoring times are shown in Figure 2.23.

Figure 2.23. The total oil and grease concentrations between 2 monitoring time

56. The comparative results of two monitoring periods showed an obvious difference. The results in this tenth period were much lower than the first period and QCCP. Only at Viet Tri, Lang Thip, and Tuan Quan bridge, although the results of this period were lower than the baseline one but still exceeded QCCP. The reason was that because activities of the people living nearby affected and the construction site near the sampling lakes, so prevention of the influence was also quite difficult. Overall, in this tenth period, most of stations have no signs of oil and grease contamination.

Coliform

57. The average value of Coliform at 9 positions are shown in Figure 2.24

XuanGiao

LangThip

Bunbridge

TuanQuanbridge

Vu EnVietTri

HuongCanh

MauĐong

VanPhu

Baseline 0.225 0.4 0.225 0.525 0.3 0.675 0.375 0.575 0.475

10th 0.03 0.14 0.06 0.17 0.04 0.18 0.05 0.06 0.06

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Figure2.24. The average Coliform concentration in surface water at 9 locations

58. The average concentration of Coliform in surface water at stations fluctuate from 130 MPN/100ml (Bun bridge) to 1350 MPN/100ml. These values of Coliform were much lower than Vietnam Standards on surface water quality. The highest average concentration of Coliform was at Viet Tri station with 1350MPN/100ml. It showed that the surface water quality at these stations in the tenth period were not polluted of Coliform.

59. The comparison chart of coliform content between 2 monitoring times is shown in Figure 2.25

Figure 2.25. The comparision chart of average Coliform value in surface water at stations between 2 monitoring

times

XuanGiao

LangThip

Bunbridge

TuanQuanbridge

Vu EnVietTri

HuongCanh

MauĐong

VanPhu

Coliform (MPN/100ml) 162.5 360 130 355 810 1350 750 722.5 605

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60. The comparison chart of Coliform content in two monitoring periods showed that there was a biggap between the 10th and the baseline monitoring. It can be seen obviously that the coliform concentrations of this period were much lower than the first one. This was due to the influence of construction activities at stations have been completed, biological pollution reduce and have not affected by other sources water to surface water quality. In general, surface water quality at all stations in this tenth period have no sign of coliform pollution.

Overall:

61. Parameters of surface water quality monitored in this tenth period have changed compared withthose in the baseline monitoring period. At some locations such as Viet Tri, Van Phu station, there were increases of COD concentration and exceeded QCCP. However, the main influencing factor was activities of poultry and fish farming of surrounding residents. For BOD5, most of measured results in this period still lower than QCCP, there was sign of BOD5 pollution only at Viet Tri station. For Coliform and SS concentration, there was no sign of pollution at all monitoring locations. For oil and grease, most of the measured results were lower than the baseline period and QCCP, there were some signs of oil and grease pollution at lakes near Viet Tri, Lang Thip stations and Tuan Quan bridge. However, the influencing factor did not derive from construction activities but from living activities of surrounding resident and other reasons.


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7.2.4 Conclusions of monitoring results

62. The results of the tenth monitoring period showed that the environment quality in the projectlocation detected fluctuations of contaminants in ambient air and surface water quality between monitoring locations and different monitoring times. The details are given below:

Microclimate:

- The results showed that temperature range fluctuated from 28oC to 33oC.

- The humidity measured fluctuated within a widely relative range of 40-92%.

- The wind direction and speed at stations changed all the day. The main directions of wind are North, Southeast and South. The wind speed fluctuates from 1,2 m/s to 2,0m/s at different locations.

- Atmosphere pressure at monitoring locations had similar values relatively and fluctuated from 755mmHg – 775 mmHg

Ambient air:

63. At the time of monitoring, construction activities of the project have been completed and beinghanded over. Compared with the baseline period, the concentrations of SO2, CO, NO2 and TSP contents in this 10th period decreased obviously and smaller than Vietnam standards QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT.

Noise:

64. Since all of construction activities at stations have been completed, in this 10th period, measurednoise values were lower than the previous measurements and lower than QCCP. The main influencing factor of noise value was from freight trains and trains in and out of station, vehicles moving around the stations. However, these values were not affected much since vehicle volume was little. Noise values measured at night at all stations were low and smaller than QCCP.

Surface water:

65. Parameters of surface water quality monitored in this tenth period have changed compared withthose in the baseline monitoring period. At some locations such as Viet Tri station, Van Phu station, there were increases of COD concentration and exceeded QCCP. However, the main influencing factor was activities of poultry and fish farming of surrounding residents. For BOD5, most of measured results in this period exceeded the baseline period but still lower than QCCP, there were some signs of BOD5 pollution only at stations like Viet Tri. However, the influencing factor did not derive from construction activities but from living activities of surrounding resident. For coliform and SS concentration, there was no sign of pollution at all monitoring locations. For oil and grease, most of the measured results were lower than the baseline period and QCCP, there were some signs of oil and grease pollution at lakes near Viet Tri, Lang Thip stations and Tuan Quan bridge. However, the influencing factor did not derive from construction activities but from living activities of surrounding resident and construction site nearby.


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8. Conclusions of Environmental Management and Mitigation

8.1 Issues Encountered and their Rectification

66. As determined in the prior construction stage all government regulations and solutions and methods in orderto supervise and control environmental pollution have to be applied strictly in this Project. The environmental monitoring to assess environment quality, identify issues of non-compliance and the timely application of solutions and methods have contributed positively to reduce environmental pollution that can be caused by construction activities.

67. Consultant supervision (CS2) formulated the environmental monitoring program for the project(including: CP1, CP2 and CP3, CP5 contract packages) and submitted and approved by the RPMU and ADB. The particular areas of concern were:

- Always use of low noise generating construction equipment and machines and applying noise-reducing measures such as noise barriers, equipment enclosures etc. especially for sensitive areas ;

- Applying dust reducing measures during transport of construction material and waste such as tightly cover of trucks, speed limit, water spray etc.;

- Collecting all domestic waste water, construction waste water and runoff. Ensuring proper operation and regular maintaining of drainage systems;

- Collecting, treating solid waste in the construction sites and transporting to disposal sites;

- Regular conducting training programs to raise awareness on work safety and environmental protection issues for people working in the project;

- Implementing periodical environmental monitoring in construction stage.

- Preventing oil leaking from the construction equipment, machines, laying out washing areas, regularly collecting oil-rags from machine cleaning and disposing to approved places, and applying transport/storage measures to avoid affecting the surface water…

- Implementing schedule of environmental supervising missions in accordance with the construction progress of the project.

68. In general, construction contractors implemented environmental mitigation measures to mitigatenegative impact and have taken action to resolve problems identified. Construction contractors were asked to follow the requirements in EMP.

69. The main issues encountered and resolved with the construction contractors were:

a. Disposal of Used Materials: During and after bridge construction and repairing works,contractors have to collect all unused construction materials to ensure the banks remainedfree of any obstructions generated by the project activities. This was generally not done in atimely manner. This was due two main factors:

Poor site management by the contractors: the main international contractors havingsubcontracted works to local sub-contractors failed to provide instruction and levels ofmanagement required to adequately ensure that used materials were disposed of orstored in an orderly manner. The intervention of the CS2 Consultant was ultimately ableto rectify this but without the facility of recourse to penalty provisions under the Contractthis was extremely difficult.


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The Client was initially unable to provide long term storage for unused material whichresulted in material having to be stored at or adjacent to the construction sites. This wasoften done in a haphazard manner. Intervention by the CS2 Consultant and the PMURwas able to resolve this issue by the issuance of instruction for implementation andprovision of temporary storage facility at VNR areas adjacent to the track and bridgeworksites. The permanent storage of material is ongoing with the removal of sleepers andrail by 30 April 2016 and all remaining by 30 June 2016.

70. The following tables are estimated quantities of major old used materials of the project:

No. Description Unit Quantity Buyers Remarks

Package of CP1

1 Rails Tone 2,524.00

Phuc Gia Trang Trading &

Construction Ltd.

Totally shipped to Buyer’s storage yard

2 Sleepers Bar 54,835.00 Shipped about 85% to Buyer’s storage yard and will be Totally shipped by 31/7/2016

3 Sleeper Accessories Tone 563.00 Totally shipped to Buyer’s storage yard

Package of CP2

1 Rails Tone 6,199.00

Thai Anh Manufacture and

Trading Ltd.

Shipped about 95% to Buyer’s storage yard and will be Totally shipped by 5/7/2016


3 Sleeper Accessories Tone 1,092.00 Totally shipped to Buyer’s storage yard

Package of CP3

1 Rails Tone 3,714.00 Joint Venture of VX-Civil

Consultancy JSC., & Tien

Phat Tien Company

Totally shipped to Buyer’s storage yard


3 Sleeper Accessories Tone 730.00 Totally shipped to Buyer’s storage yard

Notes: The remaining % of sleepers (CP1=15%, CP2=25% & CP3=20%) and rail CP2=5% is on

the sites managed and responded by PMU-Rail.

b. Spoils/unsuitable Soil Disposal: It is the responsibility of the Contractors to obtain permissionsfor use of disposal sites from local authorities and environmental management bodies and thisis required as soon as possible at the commencement of construction. All disposal sites mustbe checked by consultant (CS2) before getting permission from local competent authorities toensure that they meet criteria such as:

Located away from surface water courses, canal, irrigation facilities and the like, and willbe protected from erosion by avoiding formation of steep slopes and by providing suitableslope stabilization measures (e.g., grassing)

Will not cause sedimentation and obstruction of flow of watercourses, damage toagricultural land, densely vegetated areas, properties and other productive areas.

The timely identification and gaining of permissions for use of disposal sites by theContractors was not done initially. Similarly, the controlled and managed transportation ofspoils in a quantifiable manner was not done well. However, the persistent intervention by


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the CS2 Consultant and the PMUR resulted in a managed disposal regime being implemented and adherence to control mitigation measures resulting in no adverse environmental impacts.

c. Occupational Health and Safety: It is a requirement of the Project that Construction contractors have to provide all workers with personnel protective equipment according to the circulation No 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated February 12, 2014 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs and enforce them to wear it during work conducting. Although this was done there was a general lack of compliance in the wearing of PPE. This is not an unusual occurrence and despite the best efforts and constant intervention of the Contractors, CS2 and the PMUR the wearing of PPE was minimal due to cultural and situational factors. It should be noted that even though compliance was minimal no loss-of-work injuries were reported during the project construction phase.

It is a requirement that the construction contractors provide hygienic and safe conditions for worker camps. Initially there were occurrences of poor housekeeping practices in particular the disposal of waste and storage of potentially environmentally hazardous materials (eg. oil) but by the timely intervention of the contractors these were rectified and appropriate measures were taken to ensure no adverse long term environmental impact occurred.

d. Public Health & Security: In order to maintain standards and limit impact on the public the construction contractors conducted training for construction workers regarding health and safety measures, emergency response in case of accidents and prevention of HIV/AID and other related diseases. This was successfully achieved with no adverse incidents reported and good response to emergency situations.

In addition, construction contractors have installed adequate signs in the areas of work to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians.

e. Non Compliance with Environmental Monitoring Standards: In general, the regular sampling of parameters to determine the quality of air and water revealed levels within the prescribed standards however there were some occurrences of exceedance. These were investigated by the CS2, Contractors and PMUR. In particular:

Reports of noise level exceedance adjacent Lao Cai and Viet Tri Stations were investigated. These were found to be due to trucks and equipment working at night and these activities were halted.

Water quality COD concentration parameters exceeded at Viet Tri station, Van Phu station. However, the cause was determined to be activities of poultry and fish farming of surrounding residents.

There were some signs of oil and grease pollution at lakes near Viet Tri, Lang Thip stations and Tuan Quan bridge. However, the cause was determined not to have come from construction activities but from living activities of surrounding resident and another construction site nearby.

Occurrences of oil spillage and incorrect disposal of hazardous materials was observed at the CP5 site. The offending material was removed and the affected area cleaned up. Appropriate measures were subsequently taken by the Contractor to provide adequate facilities for oil filling of equipment and removal of contaminated materials.


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8.2 Lessons Learned

71. A few key lessons have been learnt in the implementation of the Project:

1. A plan for the removal and storage of used materials (sleepers, steel bridge girders, rail tracketc.,) must be agreed and approved prior to commencement of works. In particular theparticipation of the Client is essential to ensure storage areas are made available in a timelymanner.

2. All spoil disposal sites must be approved and permissions granted for transportation prior tothe commencement of construction.

3. Consideration should be given to incentives being provided to workers for the compliance ofwearing and use of PPE. Penalties tend to be a disincentive rather than a positive enabler.

4. Meaningful and adequate public consultation should be undertaken at the start of the projectand continuously through the implementation.

5. In monitoring of environmental effects, one should be mindful that not all adverse effects arecaused by the Project and other external influences of community activities and adjacentconstruction may be the cause. When identified these should be reported to the relevantauthorities for rectification.


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Attachment:


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- Attachment 01- Sites Pictures

Status of Bao Ha Disposal Site

Status of Disposal Site


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Status of Thai Lao Disposal Site

Status of Cau Khoai Bridge waterway cleaned


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Status of Moc Tom Bridge waterway cleaned

Status of Bun Bridge waterway cleaned


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Environmental monitoring at Co Phuc Station

Environmental monitoring at Tuan Quan Bridge

Status of Track Section km 157

Status of Tuan Quan Bridge waterway cleaned

Status of Lang Mau Bridge waterway cleaned

Environmental monitoring at Vu En Station


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Environmental monitoring at Viet Tri Station

Environmental monitoring at Viet Tri Station

Status of Track Section km 184

Status of Bao Ha Station Track Section

Environmental monitoring at Lao Cai Station

Environmental monitoring at Xuan Giao Station


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Environmental monitoring at Thai Van Station

Environmental monitoring at Bun Bridge

Environmental monitoring at Lang Thip Station

Environmental monitoring at Mau

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Lao Cai Locomotive area

Track KM131


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Status of Bun Bridge Van Phu Station

Viet Tri Station area

Level crossing Km 154+962

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- Attachment 02- Circular No198/2013/TT-BTC on Handling used materials

- Ministry of Finance

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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No: 198/2013/TT-BTC Hanoi, 20 December 2013

Circular

REGULATIONS ON THE MANAGEMENT, USE AND HANDLING OF PROPERTIES OF PROJECTS USING STATE BUDGET

Pursuant to the Budget Law December 16, 2002;

Pursuant to Decree No. 38/2013 / ND-CP of April 23, 2013 of the Government on the

management and use of official development assistance (ODA) and preferential loans from

donors;

Pursuant to Decree No. 93/2009 / ND-CP of October 22, 2009 of the Government

promulgating the regulation on management and utilization of aid of foreign NGOs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 137/2006 / ND-CP of November 14, 2006 by the Government

provides for the decentralization of state management of state assets in the administrative

offices, public non-business units, finance the established state ownership;

Pursuant to Decree No. 52/2009 / ND-CP of June 3, 2009 of the Government detailing and

guiding the implementation of some articles of the Law on Management and use of state

property;

Pursuant to Decree No. 118/2008 / ND-CP of November 27, 2008 of the Government

regulating the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

Pursuant to Directive 17/2007 / CT-TTg of July 25, 2007 by the Prime Minister on enhancing

asset management of the project management unit using state capital;

Base on the request of the Director of Public Property Management Department;

Minister of Finance issued Circular on regulating management, use and handling of the

assets of the projects using state budget.

Charter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulations

1. This Circular prescribes the regime of management, use and handling of the assets of the plans, programs and projects (hereinafter referred to as the project) using state funds by ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government agencies, other central agencies (hereinafter collectively referred to as ministries and central agencies), the people's Committees of all levels of management.

Projects using state capital specified in this Circular include: projects using State budget funds, government bonds, local government bonds, ODA, preferential loans and non-governmental foreign aid under the state budget revenues.


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2. This Circular does not regulate the projects of state-owned enterprises, the project of economic organization of state budget support capital projects of the State of re-lending to enterprises, credit institutions, assets and non-project aid and projects under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Public security.

3. Where the project management unit is assigned to manage multiple projects and activities in the model of business units or enterprises, the management, use and handling of assets in service of the general management board projects comply with the regulations on management and use of state property at public non-business units or enterprises; the management, use and handling of assets in service activities of each project must comply with the provisions of this Circular.

Article 2. Subjects of application

1. State agencies competent to perform management functions of state property projects.

2. Investors, project owners, project management boards using state capital.

3. Project managing agency, the agency decided to establish the project management board, the competent authority of investment decision.

4. The beneficiaries of assets as a result of the project implementation process.

5. Other subjects related to the management, use and handling of properties of the projects using state capital.

Article 3. Project properties

Project Properties specified in this Circular include:

1. Assets for the project management of the project management board, agency, organization, project implementation unit (hereinafter referred to as asset management service of the project), including:

a) Working offices and other assets attached to the land, including the area of land to be allocated for the management, execution of projects;

b) Vehicles;

c) Machines, equipment works and other assets serving the project management.

2. Assets are the result of the project implementation process.

3. Assets for the operation of foreign experts, the consultancy, supervision, construction projects using ODA capital and preferential loans and non-governmental aid abroad when the project ends, professionals, contractor’s asset transfer to Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as the foreign assets transferred by the Government of Vietnam).

4. Assets are used materials collected during the project implementation.

Article 4. Principles of management, use, handling of project properties

1. Just make investment, property equipped to serve the project manager for the project management committee was established under the provisions of law, agencies, organizations and units of the project. Contractors, consultants, project supervision order to ensure assets to serve consultancy, supervision and construction. Project Management Board does not invest in the construction, purchase, lease of assets to equip contractors, consultants and supervision. For consulting contracts over time, the Management Board projects using existing assets of the Project Management Committee or tenants to serve the work of consultants during the contractual.


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2. The investment, property equipped to serve the project management must be consistent with the assigned tasks, standards and norms issued by the competent state provisions, estimates and provisions of housing delivery financing (if available), ensuring thrift practice and waste combat.

3. Project assets must be used for proper purposes, are fully accounted for and value in kind according to regulations.

4. Project properties must be maintained, repaired, protected by regulations.

5. Project properties when the project ends or is no longer the need to use must be treated promptly as stipulated in this Circular and related laws.

6. The management and use of project assets is done openly and transparently; all violations of the regime of management, use of assets and projects must be handled promptly and strictly in accordance with law.

7. Where in the specific international agreements on ODA or aid instrument of foreign NGOs have different provisions on the management, use and handling of the assets of the project, carried out under the provisions of the Treaties and documents that.

Article 5. Rights and obligations of Project Management Unit in management, use and

handling of project properties

Investors, project owners (in the absence of the establishment of a project management), project management unit (hereinafter referred to as project management units) have the rights and obligations in the management and use and handling properties as projects, such texts:

1. Authorities:

a) Use project properties by functions and tasks assigned;

b) Decision protective measures, exploitation and efficient use of project assets;

c) Organize the implementation of management, use and handling of assets assigned projects in accordance with provisions of this Circular and related laws

Organize the implementation of management, use and handling of assets assigned projects in accordance with provisions of this Circular and related laws.

2. Duties:

a) Use project property right purpose, standards, norms and regime and ensure efficient and economical;

b) Perform maintenance, repair, asset protection projects according to regulations;

c) Promulgating and organizing the implementation of the Regulation on management and use of property projects;

d) Establish and manage the project documentation; accounting, property records; reported asset declaration assigned projects in accordance with provisions of this Circular and the law on accounting and statistics.

Charter II

MANAGEMENT, USE AND HANDLING OF ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROJECT


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Clause 1. INVESTMENT AND EQUIPMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROJECT

Article 6. The form of investment, property equipped to serve the project management

1. Agencies and units assigned project tasks are responsible for sorting, layout of the existing assets of the agency, their units to serve the project management.

2. Where no arrangements, layout of the existing assets of the agency, the agency unit, the unit is tasked with the implementation of investment projects, assets equipment under the following forms:

a) Transfer of assets from institutions, other entities or from other projects ended;

b) Leases;

c) Investment in construction, purchase of assets.

3. In case the negotiations for signing international agreements on ODA, donors require the construction of office buildings, shopping cars in service management for other project management unit with the regulations of Vietnam to serve the project's management board, in addition to compliance with current regulations on the order and procedures for signing, joining and implementing international agreements, agencies and units tasked to chair negotiations specific international treaties on ODA must consult in writing the state financial agency of the same level before signing international agreements that specific.

4. In case when concluding international agreements do not specify the purchase of cars, but when the project implementation, the donor requires cars equipped with the Project Management Unit agency reports project consulting agreement state financial agency of the same level in terms of quantity, type, vehicle purchase price, the competent authority shall decide on the procurement.

Article 7. Transfer of assets to serve the project management

1. Where the agencies and units assigned to implement the project does not organize, layout of the existing assets of the agencies and units to serve the project management, project management agency is responsible property for review of agencies, units and projects under the jurisdiction to decide or report to competent authorities may decide to transfer the property to the project management unit to serve the project management.

2. Competence to decide on the transfer of assets to serve the project management carried out in accordance with the law on management and use of state property and defined in Articles 18, 20 and 26 of this Circular.

3. The order and procedures for the transfer of assets to serve the project management comply with the law on management and use of state property and defined in Articles 19, 20 and 26 of this Circular.

Article 8. Leases service of project management

1. Leasing properties for project management should be undertaken under following conditions:

a) No arrangement and layout of the existing assets of the agency, unit tasked project;

b) Not applicable form of transfer of assets or transfer but can only meet part;

c) Demand for assets in a short time (less than 50% of the time used according to regulations for each property) or irregular or was competent authorities to permit investment,


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construction, procurement and receipt of assets but have to use a temporary lease during the implementation of investment and construction, procurement, receipt.

2. Competent authorities decide to establish project management units or decentralized decision determining property lease service of project management.

3. Project Management Unit lease assets eligible under the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article based standards, norms and demand for property to rent out plans for the competent authority provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article consider and decide.

4. The selection of service providers for property lease, rent units identified assets (including cases of additional lease assets) comply with current provisions of law and the guidance of the Ministry of Finance in Circular No. 245/2009 / TT-BTC dated 31/12/2009 guiding some contents of Decree No. 52/2009 / ND-CP dated 03/6/2009 of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidelines the implementation of some articles of the Law on management and use of state property (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 245/2009 / TT-BTC), Circular No. 09/2012 / TT-BTC dated 19/01/2012 amending and supplementing Circular No. 245/2009 / TT-BTC (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 09/2012 / TT-BTC) or text amendments and supplements (if any).

5. Funding rental property management service of the project is to use funding from project managers and other legitimate funding sources are allowed to use the project management committee in accordance with the law.

Article 9. Investment in construction, property procurement service of project

management

1. The investment in construction, property procurement service of project management is made when meeting all the following conditions:

a) No layout, arrange the existing assets of the agencies and units;

b) Not applicable form of transfer of assets provided for in Article 7 of this Circular or transfer but can only meet part;

c) Not applicable form of lease assets specified in Article 8 of this Circular.

2. Competent to decide on the construction, purchase of assets serving the Asian Project Management:

a) Competent to decide on the construction of office buildings to serve the project management comply with law on investment, construction law and other provisions of the relevant legislation.

b) Competent authorities decide to establish project management units or decentralized decision determining asset procurement service of project management. Where the competent authorities decide to establish project management unit’s other competent authority of investment decision or project approval from the agency competent to decide on the establishment of the project management committee must consult the competent authority of investment decision or approve the project before deciding on the purchase of assets.

3. The order and procedures for the construction, purchase of assets serving the project management is done according to the provisions of the law apply to state agencies, public service units and the provisions of the financing (if available).


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4. Funds invested in the construction, purchase of assets from the fund is used to manage projects and other legitimate funding sources are allowed to use the project management committee in accordance with the law.

Clause 2. USE, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND ACCOUNTING FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Article 10. Use asset management service of the project

1. Assets for the project management must be used for the right purpose, performance, standards, norms and regimes and ensure efficient and economical.

2. Heads of project management units assigned to manage and use the property to issue the Regulation on management and use of assets; Fuel consumption norms for vehicles in line with the provisions of law.

Article 11. Maintenance and repair of assets to serve the project management

1. Assets for the project management must be inspected, maintained and repaired in accordance with regulations, standards and economic norms - techniques authorized by the regulations. Heads of project management units assigned to manage and use the property maintenance decisions, asset repair.

2. Funds for maintenance and repair of property projects using funding from project management.

Article 12. Asset accounting service of project management

Project Management Board responsible for monitoring, asset accounting service of project management according to the current accounting system in line with the type of operation of the project management unit.

Clause 3. REPORT DECLARATION OF ASSETS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Article 13. The scope of assets to be declared shall report

Assets for the project management within the scope of the report includes declarations:

1. Working office of the Project Management Unit;

2. Automotive kinds;

3. Other assets qualify as fixed assets in accordance with provisions on standards and identify fixed assets in state bodies, public service units and organizations that use state budget.

Article 14. The report type declaration

1. Project Management Board has the responsibility to implement the asset declaration statements serve the project management database on property projects in the national database of state assets in the case:

a) Report for the first time declared: Applies to property management service of the project at the time of this Circular takes effect;

b) Report additional declaration: Application to the case of a change in the asset management service of investment projects under construction, new shopping, receiving from other units in use; withdrawal, transfer, sale or liquidation of assets in accordance with the decision of the competent state authority.

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a) Before September 30, 2014 to the property specified in paragraph 1 of this Article;

b) No later than 30 days from the date of a change to the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 15. The order declaring report

1. Project Management Board shall prepare reports under Form declaration attached to this Circular (each copy made in 03 forms), send the project management agency confirmed: 01 sent to the finance agency of ministries and central agencies (for assets under central management), Department of Finance (for property under local management), 01 sent to the project management unit, 01 are kept at the agency project management.

2. Declaration form is defined as follows:

a) These properties are declared for the first time: Follow Form 01a-DK / TSDA, Form 01b-DK / TSDA, Form 01c-DK / TSDA.

b) For assets invested in new construction, purchase or receive the user after reporting first declaration: Follow Form 01a-DK / TSDA, form 01b-DK / TSDA, form 01c-DK / TSDA

c) Changes in asset information on Form 02a-DK / TSDA, Form 02b-DK / TSDA, Form 02c-DK / TSDA;

d) Clear information about assets in the database according to Form 03 / TSDA;

3. Based on the report of the Management Board to declare the project has been project managing agency certification, financial agency of the ministries and central agencies, the Department of Finance are responsible for entering data into software assets management of state property registration within 03 working days from the date of receipt of the report declared.

Based on the actual situation, ministries, central agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities (hereinafter collectively referred to as provincial level) can be decentralized data entry for project managing agency or project management Board after obtaining the written agreement of the Ministry of Finance.

Article 16. Exploitation and use of information about the project properties in the

national database on state property

1. Information extraction:

a) The Ministry of Finance is to exploit information assets of the national project;

b) The ministries, central agencies, the Department of Finance, the agency projects to exploit the information assets of projects under management;

c) Project Management Board is exploiting information assets within the scope of the project management unit.

2. The information stored in the database used to:

a) Implementation report on the management, use and handling of project assets at the request of state agencies competent;

b) As a basis for the estimation, approved the settlement or decision, inspection, audit and inspection of the construction, purchase, lease, upgrading, renovation and repair of property; inventory, preparation, approval plans for handling (recovery, sale, transfer or liquidation) property project.


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3. Ministers, heads of central agencies, provincial People's Committee issued the Regulation provides coordinated information to check and compare the results of log data assets into Software project management register used state property and asset information stored in the database for the purposes specified in paragraph 2 of this Article.

Clause 4. HANDLING ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROJECT

Article 17. Forms of handling property management service of the project when the

project ends

1. Transfer of assets:

a) The transfer to the state bodies, public service units, people's armed force units, political organizations, political organizations - social (hereinafter collectively referred to as agencies, organizations and units) wishing to use property that is below the standards and norms of use of property by state agencies authorized regulations;

b) Transferred to serve the activities of other projects;

c) The special case of point an and point b of this clause as decided by the Prime Minister.

2. Liquidation of assets has exceeded the time used according to regulations that cannot continue to be used; damaged property cannot be used or repairs are not effective; office buildings or other assets attached to the land and must be dismantled under decisions of the competent authorities and liquidation cases prescribed by law.

3. Sale of property not handled in the form of transfer or liquidation provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article. The sale of assets is done by means of public auction in accordance with the law, except for the following cases are allowed to nominated sell:

a) Organizations or individuals registering to buy property on the land, transferred the rights to use the land to be used for the purpose of socialization in the fields of education, vocational training, health, culture, sport, environment in conformity with the approved planning. If two organizations and individuals registered to buy property on the land, transferred the rights to use land for the purposes of socialization in the fields mentioned above, the auction among registered participants;

b) Where registration has expired Property auction participants that only one organization or individual registered to buy the property and pay the price at least equal to the starting price;

c) Where the value of assets under the revaluation of less than 50 million / 01 property units (The revaluation of property value due to asset liquidation Council's project management board or hire appraising enterprises exercise price).

4. Local transfer of management of the land area management units assigned projects (or temporarily assigned) to serve the construction project.

Article 18. Competence to decide on asset disposal service of project management

when the project ends

1. For projects under central management:

a) Minister of Finance decided to sell office buildings and other assets attached to land (including land use rights); transfer of assets between the ministries, central agencies or between agencies, organizations, units and projects under central management agencies, organizations, units of local project management as proposed of ministers, heads of central agencies and the presidents of the provincial people's committee concerned;


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b) Ministers, heads of central or decentralized decision: Transfer of assets to agencies, organizations and units under management and assets to serve the management of the project other under its management, central agencies; sell assets other than office buildings and other assets attached to land; liquidate the assets of the project ends; hand over the assigned area (or temporarily assigned) to serve the construction project for the provincial People's Committee after the completion of the construction project.

The decision to transfer properties are office buildings and other assets attached to the land; decide on the transfer, sale or liquidation of car types specified in this clause shall be made after obtaining the written agreement of the Ministry of Finance.

2. For projects under local management:

a) The Minister of Finance may decide to transfer the assets of the projects under local management agencies, organizations, units and projects under central management, or between provinces and cities directly under the Central Government under the topic conference of ministers, heads of central agencies, the presidents of the provincial people concerned.

b) Chairman of the provincial People's Committee decided to transfer assets to agencies, organizations, units and projects under management; sale and liquidation of assets are office buildings and other assets attached to land, means of transport at the request of the Director of Finance and heads of the relevant agencies; decide or decentralize the decision to transfer, sale or liquidation of the remaining assets.

3. For the case of transfer of assets must have received the proposals of ministers, heads of central agencies and the presidents of the provincial People's Committee provided for in clause 1 and clause 2 of this Article , ministers, heads of central agencies, the presidents of the provincial people give up rights to the head of the agency's upper management agencies, organizations and units, the project manager to sign documents proposals were received for the property is not following asset classes:

a) Working offices and other assets attached to land;

b) Automobiles

c) Other assets from the original price of 500 million / unit or more assets.

4. For the case provided for in paragraph 1 of article 17 c of this Circular, the Finance Minister, ministers, heads of central agencies and presidents of provincial-level People's Committees related reports Prime government decided to transfer assets.

Article 19. The order handling property management service of the project when the

project ends

1. When the project is finished, the project management board shall preserve the status quo of property and asset records until handed over to agencies, organizations and units, the project received or completed the sale and liquidation of property according to the decision of the competent authority.

Where a project has been completed and the project management unit has been dissolved but not yet finished processing the assets, the agency responsible project property preservation, property records and perform other tasks project management Board specified in this Circular.

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serve the project, recommended treatment plans, report ministries, central agencies are project managing agency (for projects under central management); send departments, provincial branches, People's Committees of districts, towns and provincial cities as the project management agency (for local projects under management). If detecting excess or lack of assets must be clearly stated in the minutes of the asset inventory, determine the cause, responsibility and proposed remedies under the regime of management and use of state property.

The list of assets recommended treatment: Follow Form 04A-DM / TSDA, Form 04b-DM / TSDA, Form 04c-DM / TSDA; Asset inventory records: Follow Form 05a / TSDA issued together with this Circular.

For the programs and projects which have a governing body overall coordination role and the governing body of the project components: Project Management Board responsible component inventory and reporting the project management unit for managing aggregate, proposed plans for dealing.

3. The ministries, central agencies (for projects under central management); Departments, provincial branches, People's Committees of districts, towns and provincial cities (for local projects under management) shall make plans for dealing with the assets of the project ends under management to handling decisions according to their competence or submit to competent authorities for decision as provided for in Article 18 of this Circular.

4. Where the project management unit, project managing agency not recommended treatment plan or proposed treatment plan is inconsistent with the provisions of this Circular, approved by the competent authorities plan to deal of assets defined in Article 18 of this Circular to recovery decisions dealt with according to the law on management and use of state property.

5. After you have decided to handle the assets of the competent authorities, the organization of the asset disposal is done as follows:

a) For assets to be Transferred, the land has decided to hand over the land to the local: Within 30 days from the date of the Decision by competent Authorities, the project management board shall only, in collaboration with the Agencies, Organizations, units, projects receive assets the handover, as stipulated by the assets receive Ministry of Finance's Circular No. 43 TC / QLCS guide the next day and transferrin 31/07/1996 Receiving the between administrative and professional bodies assets, economic as decided by the competent Organizations Authorities, Circular No 122/2007 / TT-BTC dated 18/10/2007 Amended and supplemented Circular No. 43 TC / Amendments and supplements QLCS or text (if any).

b) For assets to be sold: The order and procedures for auctioning, selling designated comply with the law on management and use of state property and the law on property auction.

c) For property liquidation decision: Method, order the liquidation procedure implemented in accordance with Decree No. 52/2009 / ND-CP dated 03/6/2009 of the Government providing detailed regulations and guiding the implementation of some articles of the Law on Management and use of state property (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 52/2009 / ND-CP); Circular No. 245/2009 / TT-BTC and Circular No. 09/2012 / TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance or the text amendment and supplement (if available).


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d) Where an investment project to build infrastructure in lines, assets under central project management is available at many provinces and cities directly under the central government, the project management board may delegate central rights to agencies, organizations and units directly using local assets are held for sale, assets liquidated by decision of the competent authority provided for in Article 18 of this Circular.

Article 20. Handling property management service of the project is not finished but no

longer needs to use or no longer useable

1. For projects not ended but have assets no longer needs to use or not use, the project manager must perform inventory and propose solutions to the treatment prescribed by competent authorities in Article 18 of this Circular to consider and decide.

2. Forms, competence, order and procedures for handling asset management service of the project is not finished but no longer needs to use or no longer used in the project implementation process is done as stipulated in Articles 17, 18 and 19 of this Circular.

Charter III

MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING OF ASSETS AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT

Article 21. Assets are the result of the project implementation process

1. Assets are the result of the project implementation process include:

a) Means of transport, machinery, equipment and other assets are invested or procured with funds allocated to the project and the project beneficiaries for immediate use in the process of project implementation;

b) Construction and other assets is the construction and procurement of funding of the project, when the project is completed wholly or partially completed (the project items, sub-projects can be completed independent operators) shall be finalized and handed over to the beneficiaries use.

2. Assets are the result of the project implementation process and results beneficiaries must be specified in the project is approved by the competent authorities.

Article 22. Manage the process of asset formation

1. For assets specified in clause 1 of Article 21 of this Circular:

a) The management of the investment process, procurement to create assets comply with the law on investment, asset procurement, construction law, other provisions of the relevant legislation and documents project (if any).

b) After completion of the investment, procurement, project management board is responsible for the asset transfer project beneficiaries to put into exploitation and use of targeted projects.

c) Procedures for the transfer of assets to put into exploitation and use shall comply with the guidance of the Ministry of Finance's Circular No. 43 / TC-QLCS dated 31.07.1996 and the Circular No. 122/2007 / TT-BTC dated 18/10/2007 or text amendments and supplements (if any).

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units are responsible for receiving the tracking and accounting of assets and rising asset formation, implementation reports volatility asset declaration under the current regime of the State. Where has completed the settlement is accounted for using the settlement value is approved by the competent authorities. In case the settlement is not completed, the temporary account value estimates are approved; after the settlement is approved, then adjust the value of assets in the accounting books. During the project implementation, object property is assigned the responsibility to protect, use of assets allocated to it for the purpose of providing property; ensure efficient and economical.

2. For assets specified in Clause 1 of Article 21 of this Circular: The management of the construction process, procurement to create assets comply with the law on investment management, law procurement and other related laws.

Article 23. Handling property after the project ends

1. For assets specified in clause 1 of Article 21 of this Circular, when the project ends, the project manager responsible:

a) To submit to the competent authorities for approval as stipulated settlement;

b) Announced with the beneficiaries to adjust the value of assets in accounting books (if necessary);

c) The management and use of assets of the project beneficiaries comply with the provisions in paragraph 3 of this Article.

2. For assets specified in Clause 1 of Article 21 of this Circular, the project management board shall submit to the competent authorities to consider and approve the settlement as prescribed. Project Management Board shall hand over all assets of the project and the record for project beneficiaries to put into exploitation and use. Property values handover is worth the investment, procurement under the settlement is approved by the competent authorities. Unfinished cases, the final settlement value of the assets handed over temporary estimate value is approved; after the settlement is approved, the adjusted value of the transferred assets in the accounting books.

3. The accounting, asset management project after the handover is done as follows:

a) For subjects receiving project assets are state agencies, public non-business units, people's armed force units, political organizations, political organizations - social, political and social organizations - occupational, social organizations, social organizations - professional: subjects receiving asset must be increased, the implementation report for the declaration of assets subject to declaration reporting, performance management and use of property in accordance with the law on management and use of state property.

b) For subjects receiving project assets are economic organizations: Subjects receiving record capital increase to implement the State to the organization, the management, use of assets assigned under financial pressure mode Its those economic organizations.

c) For subjects receiving assets as households and individuals: The management, use of assets carried out under the provisions of civil law, other legislation related to assets received and documents conditions and terms of the project has been signed or the decision of the competent authority.

Charter IV

MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING OF THE FOREIGN ASSETS BY GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS TO VIETNAM


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Article 24. Receiving, asset preservation

1Project Management Board shall receive from foreign assets transfer and preservation of assets received and property records (certificate of registration or certificate of vehicle ownership, vouchers, invoices purchase, documents related to the implementation of property tax obligations) under the status quo until handed over to agencies, organizations and units, the project received or completed the sale and liquidation assets under decisions of the competent authorities. Where the foreign party does not hand over the property records as above, the project manager must specify the type of records, documents missing in the minutes of receiving the property. The record received by the foreign assets transferred to the Government of Vietnam: follow Form 05b / TSDA issued together with this Circular.

2. Project Management Board has the responsibility to implement the procedures for the transfer and pay taxes according to the law before the competent authorities to establish the State's ownership of the property and approval of plans for dealing asset.

Where the project management unit does not allocate funding for advance tax payment, the project management board reports state agencies competent to approve plans for dealing with decisions on tax assets following the sale, liquidation or delivery of assets to agencies, organizations and units, the project received the transfer of tax payment procedures in accordance with the law.

Article 25. Establishing the State's ownership of assets transferee

1. Within 15 working days from the date of completion of the procedures for transferring and paying taxes (if any) as prescribed by law, the project manager is responsible to report to the governing body organs competent specified in paragraph 3 of this Article may decide to establish the State's ownership of assets received under the provisions of law.

2. Profile the competent authorities to establish the State's ownership of the property include:

a) report proposing the establishment of the State ownership of the property of receiving agencies (01 originals);

b) A list of species, quantity, weight, value, status of assets (01 originals);

c) The minutes of receiving the property transfer (01 originals);

d) The records, documents proving ownership, rights of use of the assets transferred (01 original or certified copy);

e) Records of the transfer and pay taxes (if applicable) (01 original or certified copy).

3. The Authority may decide to establish the ownership of the State:

a) The Minister of Finance decided to establish the State's ownership of assets by experts and contractors to implement projects under the central management of the transfer;

b) The Chairman of the provincial People's Committee decided to establish the State's ownership of assets by experts and contractors to implement projects under local management transfer.

4. The time limit for a decision to establish state ownership of the competent authority provided for in paragraph 3 of this Article no later than 5 business days from the date of receipt of a valid application as provided for in paragraph 2 of Article present.


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Article 26. Handling of assets transferred by foreign parties for the Government of

Vietnam.

1. Asset disposal forms, competent to decide on asset disposal, asset disposal procedures comply with the provisions of Articles 17, 18 and 19 of this Circular.

2. Where the project management unit has been dissolved, the project management agency performed the duties of project management committee provided for in Article 24, Article 25 and paragraph 1 of this Article.

Charter V

MATERIAL HANDLING DURING IMPLEMTATION PROJECT

Article 27. Used materials collected during the project implementation

Used materials collected during the project implementation is the recovery of materials from the dismantling of the infrastructure works to serve the public interest, the national interest (hereinafter referred to as the structural works infrastructure) upon construction of new infrastructure projects.

Article 28. Dismantling and preserving used materials

1. When construction of infrastructure, the project management board responsible for organizing dismantling or hire organizations and individuals that work to dismantle the old infrastructure (if any) and used materials valid use for handling under regulations (except for investment projects to be approved by the competent authorities specified contractors are responsible for the dismantling of the old infrastructure).

2. The project manager is responsible to preserve used materials from the dismantlement of old infrastructure works under the status quo until the completion of the transfer, sale by decision of the competent authority.

Article 29. Forms processing used materials

1. Used materials from the dismantlement of old infrastructure works are processed in the form of:

a) The transfer under the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 17 of this Circular;

b) Auction;

c) Sell designated for cases of withdrawal of material value of a valuable treatment time of less than 50 million.

2. Where an investment project to be approved by the competent authorities specified used materials values are subtracted from the total investment amount of the project, the contractor of the project asset disposal organization as prescribed under the law; not handled as specified in this Circular.

Article 30. Competence to decide, order processing used materials

Competent to decide on the order processing and handling of used materials collected from the dismantling of the infrastructure projects implemented under the old provisions of Article 18 and Article 19 of this Circular.

Charter VI

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DURING TREATMENT PROJECT ASSETS

Article 31. Expenses


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1. Cost inventory, classification, property assessment.

2. Asset preservation costs: Cost of rental stores and sites to preserve assets and expenditures for asset protection.

3. Cost transfer procedures and pay taxes (if any) to the assets transferred by foreign parties to the Government of Vietnam.

4. The cost of dismantling and recovery of materials and works of the old infrastructure construction new infrastructure (in case costs do not count toward the total investment of the project construction building new infrastructure).

5. The cost of the property auctioned.

6. The cost of property valuation, valuation rental costs.

7. The cost of liquidating assets: Expenses for organizing the sale or demolition, disposal of assets.

8. Expenses incurred during the handover, receive assets.

9. Other expenses directly related to the disposal of assets of the project.

Article 32. Costs

Costs for each spending contents prescribed in Article 31 of this Circular shall comply with the standards, norms and regime issued by the competent state authority regulations; where no standards, norms and regime issued by the competent state authority regulations, the head of the agency responsible for handling asset spending decisions, ensuring appropriate management regime current financial state and take responsibility for their decisions.

Article 33. Fund of spending

1. For assets to be sold or liquidated: Funding to pay for the content specified in Article 31 of this Circular is to use the proceeds from the sale or liquidation of assets. Where the disposal of assets not generate revenue or income is not enough to cover costs, the costs of the missing to be settled and paid from the budget of project management. 2. For assets to be transferred, agencies, organizations and units, the project is receiving property shall pay the expenses related provisions of Article 31 of this Circular.

Article 34. Mmanagement and use of the proceeds from the sale or liquidation of

assets

The proceeds from the sale and liquidation of assets, after deducting related expenses provided for in Article 31 of this Circular (if any), to be paid into the state budget as stipulated by the law state budget as follows:

1. Submit to the central budget for projects under central management;

2. Submit to the local budget for projects under local management.

Charter VII

TERMS ENFORCEMENT

Article 35. Effect

1. This Circular takes effect from 15 February, 2014.


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2. This Circular replaces Circular No. 87/2010 / TT-BTC of June 15, 2010 of the Ministry of Finance regulates the management and disposal of assets of projects using state capital when project finished off effect.

3. For assets of the project ended before the date of this Circular takes effect, but no decision has handled the processing performed in accordance with provisions of this Circular. Where the property has decided to handle but not processed shall comply with the regulations at the time of treatment decisions.

4. In the course of implementing this Circular, if problems arise, the agency proposed, organized unit promptly reported to the Ministry of Finance to coordinate settlement./.

Places to send:

- Secretariat of the Party Central Committee; - Congress office; - Office of the President; - Office of the General Secretary; - Central Office and Commissions; - People's Procures, the Supreme; - Supreme People's Court; - State Audit; - The ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government; - Central offices of the unions; - People's Council, the Department of Finance and Treasury domestic provinces and cities under central authority; - Announcement; - Document Examination Department - Ministry of Justice; - Government Electronic Portal; - Electronic Portal of Ministry of Finance; - Units of the Ministry of Finance; - Archive: VT, QLCS.

Signed on behalf of Minister

Deputy Minister

Nguyen Huu Chi

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