Reliance Bangladesh Liquefied Natural Gas and Power Project

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Project Number: 50253-001 August 2021

Bangladesh: Reliance Bangladesh Liquefied Natural Gas and Power Project Subproject: Meghnaghat 718MW Combined Cycle Power Project (Spur Gas Pipeline)

Prepared by EQMS Consulting Ltd. for Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Ltd. for Asian Development Bank.

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FINAL

0 14 Oct 2021 Approved Consultant

Company

Jong Hyun

Kim (HSE

Manager)

C 31 Aug 2021 Issued for Approval Consultant

Company

Jong Hyun

Kim (HSE

Manager)

B 18 Jul 2021 Issued for Approval Consultant

Company

Jong Hyun

Kim (HSE

Manager)

A

16 Mar 2021

Issued for Approval

Consultant

Company

Jong Hyun

Kim (HSE

Manager)

Rev. Issue Date Description Prepared by:

Reviewed

by: Approved by:

Owner:

RELIANCE BANGLADESH LNG & POWER LIMITED

Owner’s Engineer:

Project Title:

718 MW (Net) COMBINED CYCLE POWER PROJECT,

MEGHNAGHAT, BANGLADESH

Contractor:

Document Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FOR SPUR GAS PIPELINE

Document No.:

19FW-00GEN00-RO1-0019

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

FINAL REPORT

PREPARED FOR

Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited

PREPARED BY:

SUPPORTED BY:

EQMS CONSULTING LIMITED

2nd & 3rd Floor, House # 53, Road # 4, Block # C Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh

Website: www.eqms.com.bd

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Final Report

Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited

ESIA study for Spur Gas Pipeline of 718 MW (Net) CCPP at

Meghnaghat, Narayanganj

Reference No: # 2051210428

Reviewed and

Approved by:

Kazi Farhed Iqubal

Executive Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................... II

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................................... IX

LIST OF ANNEXURES .................................................................................................................................. XI

LIST OF ABBREVIATION ............................................................................................................................. XI

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ XIII

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background.........................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Importance of the Project ..................................................................................................................3

1.3 Objective of the Study .......................................................................................................................3

1.4 Standards and Guideline ..................................................................................................................3

1.5 Approach and Methodology ............................................................................................................3

1.5.1 Impact Assessment Process ............................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Study Area ........................................................................................................................................10

1.7 Scoping ..............................................................................................................................................11

1.8 Baseline Data Generation ...............................................................................................................12

1.9 Limitations ........................................................................................................................................12

1.10 The ESIA Team .................................................................................................................................12

1.11 Structure of the Report ....................................................................................................................12

2 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK .......................................................... 14

2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................14

2.2 Environment Related Policies in Bangladesh ..............................................................................14

2.2.1 The National Environmental Policy, 2018 ................................................................................... 14

2.2.2 The National Environmental Management Action Plan, 1995 ............................................. 14

2.3 Environment and Social Related Legislation in Bangladesh .....................................................16

2.3.1 Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act, 1995 subsequent amendments in 2000

and 2002) ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

2.3.2 Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997 (subsequent amendments in 2002, 2005,

2010 and 2017) ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.4 Other Relevant National Legal Instruments for the Project ......................................................17

2.5 Administrative Setup related to Environment in Bangladesh ..................................................20

2.5.1 Department of Environment (DoE) ............................................................................................... 21

2.5.2 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 .................................................................................... 21

2.6 Environmental Standards ...............................................................................................................24

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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...................................................................................................... 25

3.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................25

3.2 Project Data Sheet ............................................................................................................................25

3.3 Project Location ................................................................................................................................27

3.4 Gas Pipeline ......................................................................................................................................29

3.4.1 Method of Gas Pipeline Installation .............................................................................................. 29

3.4.2 Land ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

3.4.3 Utility Demand .................................................................................................................................... 29

3.4.4 Manpower Requirements ................................................................................................................. 30

3.4.5 Estimated Work Schedule ................................................................................................................ 30

4 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................... 31

4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................31

4.2 Area of Influence (AoI) ...................................................................................................................32

4.3 Key Feature of the Site and Surroundings ...................................................................................33

4.4 Physical Environment .....................................................................................................................37

4.4.1 Climate ................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.2 Wind speed and direction ................................................................................................................ 39

4.4.3 Geology .................................................................................................................................................. 42

4.4.4 Hydrology and Drainage ................................................................................................................. 43

4.4.5 Soil Type ................................................................................................................................................ 43

4.4.6 Land Use ............................................................................................................................................... 44

4.5 Natural Hazards ..............................................................................................................................46

4.5.1 Earthquake ............................................................................................................................................ 46

4.5.2 Floods ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

4.6 Road Traffic ......................................................................................................................................47

4.7 Environmental Quality ...................................................................................................................52

4.7.1 Ambient Air Quality .......................................................................................................................... 52

4.7.2 Ambient Noise Quality ..................................................................................................................... 56

4.7.3 Water Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 58

4.7.4 Soil Quality ........................................................................................................................................... 67

4.8 Biological Environment ..................................................................................................................68

4.8.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 68

4.8.2 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 68

4.8.3 Bio-Ecological Zone ........................................................................................................................... 69

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4.8.4 Terrestrial Ecosystem ........................................................................................................................ 72

4.8.5 Aquatic Ecosystem ............................................................................................................................. 87

4.8.6 Ecological Sensitive Area ................................................................................................................. 96

4.9 Socio-economic Environment ........................................................................................................98

4.9.1 Population size and Demography: ................................................................................................ 98

4.9.2 Ethnic Composition ........................................................................................................................... 99

4.9.3 Religion .................................................................................................................................................. 99

4.9.4 Education .............................................................................................................................................. 99

4.9.5 Settlement and Housing ................................................................................................................. 100

4.9.6 Source of Drinking Water .............................................................................................................. 100

4.9.7 Sanitation ............................................................................................................................................ 100

4.9.8 Access to Electricity ......................................................................................................................... 100

4.9.9 Occupation .......................................................................................................................................... 100

4.9.10 Archeological, Cultural Heritage and Religious Site ............................................................. 101

4.9.11 NGO Activities .................................................................................................................................. 101

5 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ....................................................... 102

5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................102

5.2 Identification of Potential Impacts ..............................................................................................102

5.3 Impact in Pre-construction phase ................................................................................................105

5.4 Impact in Construction Phase ......................................................................................................105

5.4.1 Impact on Soil Quality .................................................................................................................... 105

5.4.2 Impact on Water Resources ........................................................................................................... 106

5.4.3 Impact on Air Quality ..................................................................................................................... 106

5.4.4 Impact on Noise Quality ................................................................................................................ 108

5.4.5 Impact on Road Traffic ................................................................................................................... 110

5.4.6 Impact on Ecosystem ....................................................................................................................... 111

5.4.7 Occupational Health and Safety .................................................................................................. 112

5.4.8 Impacts on Community Health and Safety .............................................................................. 115

5.4.9 Impacts on Socio-economy ............................................................................................................ 117

5.4.10 Impact on Local Community (Labor Influx) ............................................................................ 117

5.4.11 Impact on Archeological Site ........................................................................................................ 118

5.5 Impact in Operational Phase ........................................................................................................118

5.5.1 Impact on Air Quality ..................................................................................................................... 118

5.5.2 Impact on Noise Quality ................................................................................................................ 119

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5.5.3 Impact on Ecology ............................................................................................................................ 119

5.5.4 Community Health and Safety ..................................................................................................... 119

5.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment ..............................................................................120

5.6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 120

5.6.2 Hazard assessment process ........................................................................................................... 120

5.6.3 Identification of Hazards and Cause Analysis ........................................................................ 121

5.6.4 Emergency Response Plan ............................................................................................................. 126

6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................................... 127

6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................127

6.2 Environmental and Social Management Plan ...........................................................................127

6.3 Environmental Monitoring ..........................................................................................................140

6.3.1 Performance Indicators and Monitoring Schedule................................................................. 140

6.3.2 Reporting Mechanism for Environmental and Social Monitoring Program .................. 140

6.4 Institutional Setting and Implementation Arrangements ........................................................143

6.5 Training ...........................................................................................................................................145

6.6 Plans for Construction and Operation Phase of the Project ....................................................145

6.6.1 Construction Phase .......................................................................................................................... 145

6.6.2 Operation Phase ................................................................................................................................ 146

7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................... 148

7.1 Health and Safety Aspects ............................................................................................................148

7.2 Personnel Safety .............................................................................................................................148

7.3 Medical Surveillance .....................................................................................................................149

7.4 Fire Safety .......................................................................................................................................149

8 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ................................................................................................. 150

8.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................150

8.2 Approach and Methodology for Consultation ..........................................................................150

8.3 Stakeholder Assessment ...............................................................................................................150

8.4 Information disclosure and consultation ...................................................................................154

8.4.1 Key Informant Interviews .............................................................................................................. 154

8.4.2 Focus Group Discussion ................................................................................................................. 158

9 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM) .............................................................................. 161

9.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................161

9.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism ....................................................................................................161

9.3 Disclosure of the Grievance Redress Mechanism .....................................................................163

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9.4 Monitoring and Evaluation ..........................................................................................................163

10 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ................................................................................. 164

ANNEX- A: APPLICABLE STANDARD .................................................................................................. 165

Annex: A- 1 : Standards for Air quality in Bangladesh ........................................................................165

Annex: A- 2: Standards for Water Quality in Bangladesh ...................................................................165

Annex: A- 3: Standards for Sound in Bangladesh .................................................................................168

Annex: A- 4: Standards for Odor in Bangladesh ...................................................................................168

Annex: A- 5: Standards for Sewage Discharge ......................................................................................169

Annex: A- 6: Standards for Waste from Industrial Units or Projects Waste .....................................169

Annex: A- 7: Standards for Gaseous Emission from Industries or Projects ......................................171

Annex: A- 8 : WHO air quality standard ................................................................................................172

Annex: A- 9 : The WB/IFC Noise Level Guidelines* ...........................................................................172

ANNEX- B: RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST ................................... 173

ANNEX- C: INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT (IR) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST .......................... 175

ANNEX- D: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (IP) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST .............................................. 177

ANNEX- E: PROPOSED TOR ..................................................................................................................... 179

ANNEX- F: LAB REPORT ........................................................................................................................... 182

ANNEX- F: APPROVED GAS PIPELINE LAYOUT ............................................................................... 189

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 0-1: Project Categorization as per ADB Safeguards ....................................................................... xiii

Table 0-2: Basic information of the Gas Pipe Line Project. ....................................................................... xv

Table 0-3: Identified Impact and Significance ........................................................................................... xvi

Table 1-1: Impact Assessment Process ............................................................................................................5

Table 1-2: Nature of the Impact .......................................................................................................................6

Table 1-3: Impact Extent from the Project Location ......................................................................................6

Table 1-4: Duration of Impact ..........................................................................................................................6

Table 1-5: Intensity of Impact ...........................................................................................................................7

Table 1-6: Potential for Irreplaceable Loss of Resources ..............................................................................7

Table 1-7: Probability of Impact .......................................................................................................................7

Table 1-8: Significance ......................................................................................................................................8

Table 1-9: Significance of Issues (Based on Environmental Parameters) ...................................................8

Table 1-10: Potential Social Impact Significance ...........................................................................................9

Table 1-11: Potential Public Health Impact Significance ............................................................................10

Table 1-12: Team Composition ......................................................................................................................12

Table 1-13: Layout of the ESIA Report .........................................................................................................13

Table 2-1: Policies relevant to Environment ................................................................................................15

Table 2-2: National Legal Instruments relevant to the Project ..................................................................17

Table 3-1: Salient Features of approx. 400 m Spur Gas Pipeline (Under Ground) .................................25

Table 3-2: Utility Consumption during Construction ................................................................................30

Table 4-1: Important features around the power plant ..............................................................................34

Table 4-2: Existing Land Use Composition Around 2 km of the Project Study Area ............................45

Table 4-3: Road Traffic Survey location ........................................................................................................48

Table 4-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ..............................................................................52

Table 4-5: Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area .....................................................................................55

Table 4-6: Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations ......................................................................56

Table 4-7: Noise Level Parameter in and around the Proposed Site ........................................................58

Table 4-8: Method for Water Analysis ..........................................................................................................58

Table 4-9: Surface water sampling locations in and around the project site ...........................................59

Table 4-10: Surface Water Quality Analysis Result ....................................................................................61

Table 4-11: Sampling location of ground water ..........................................................................................63

Table 4-12: Ground Water Quality Analysis Result (Dry Period) ............................................................65

Table 4-13: Soil Quality Sampling Locations ...............................................................................................67

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Table 4-14: Soil Quality Analysis Result .......................................................................................................68

Table 4-15: Bio-ecological Zone 4b: Ganges Floodplain .............................................................................70

Table 4-16: Bio-ecological Zone 11: Major Rivers ........................................................................................71

Table 4-17: Quadrates for studying floral species .......................................................................................72

Table 4-18: Flora Species (Trees) found in Project Area .............................................................................73

Table 4-19: Flora Species (Herbs and Shrubs) found in Project Area .......................................................78

Table 4-20: Biodiversity index of floral species at project AoI ..................................................................81

Table 4-21: Check List of Avifaunal species found in project area ...........................................................82

Table 4-22: List of Herpeto-faunal species recorded in the project area .................................................86

Table 4-23: Check List of Mammal species found in study area ...............................................................87

Table 4-24: Checklist of Fish species found in project area ........................................................................88

Table 4-25: Aquatic flora found in the study area .......................................................................................92

Table 4-26: List of plankton found in adjacent Meghna River ..................................................................94

Table 4-27: Demography of the project area ................................................................................................98

Table 4-28: Literacy Rate by Sex ...................................................................................................................99

Table 4-29: Livelihood profile ......................................................................................................................101

Table 5-1: Impact identification matrix for the spur gas pipeline construction ...................................103

Table 5-2: Potential hazard points identified for the gas pipeline ..........................................................121

Table 5-3: Hazard and Risk Assessment of Spur Gas Pipeline ...............................................................122

Table 6-1: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Construction Phase of the Project

..........................................................................................................................................................................128

Table 6-2: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Operational and Dismantle

Phase of the Project ........................................................................................................................................138

Table 6-3: Environmental and social Monitoring Plan (Construction and Operation Phase) ............141

Table 6-4: Roles and Responsibilities of Project Developer and EPC Contractor .................................143

Table 7-1: Personnel Protective Equipment ...............................................................................................148

Table 8-1: Stakeholder Mapping for the Project ........................................................................................152

Table 8-2 : Summary of Focus Group Meeting (FGD-1) ..........................................................................158

Table 8-3: List of the participants ................................................................................................................159

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Bangladesh Gas Transmission Network ....................................................................................2

Figure 1-2: ESIA study Process ........................................................................................................................4

Figure 1-3: Study Area Map with Existing Land Use .................................................................................11

Figure 3-1: Proposed Gas Transmission Pipeline with Metering Station ................................................26

Figure 3-2: Project Location Map ...................................................................................................................27

Figure 3-3: Existing Project Site and Surrounding ......................................................................................28

Figure 3-4: Method of Spur Gas Pipeline Installation ................................................................................29

Figure 4-1: Area of Influence ..........................................................................................................................33

Figure 4-2: Location of key feature around the proposed project site .....................................................34

Figure 4-3: Pictures of key features around the Project Site ......................................................................36

Figure 4-4: Climatic zones in Bangladesh ....................................................................................................37

Figure 4-5: Temperature variation at Dhaka Station (1989 to 2018) .........................................................38

Figure 4-6: Average of Total Monthly Rainfall in mm (1989-2018) at Dhaka Station ............................39

Figure 4-7: Average Monthly Relative Humidity in % (1989-2018) at Dhaka Station ...........................39

Figure 4-8: Monthly wind speed and direction at Dhaka in 2018.............................................................41

Figure 4-9: Seasonal Wind Rose Diagram, 2018 ..........................................................................................41

Figure 4-10: Annual Wind Rose diagram at Dhaka, 2018 ..........................................................................41

Figure 4-11: Geological map of Bangladesh showing the project area ....................................................42

Figure 4-12: Hydrology and Drainage Map around the Project Area......................................................43

Figure 4-13: Soil map of Bangladesh showing the project area.................................................................44

Figure 4-14: Land use/Land cover map shows the land use pattern within 2 Km of the study area .45

Figure 4-15: Map showing Earthquake Zones of Bangladesh with project area ....................................46

Figure 4-16: Flood Map of Bangladesh with project area ..........................................................................47

Figure 4-17: Location Map of Road Traffic Survey .....................................................................................48

Figure 4-18: Distribution of various types of vehicles on connecting road between Dhaka-

Chittagong highway to Reliance Power Plant .............................................................................................49

Figure 4-19: Hourly vehicular movement on connecting road between Dhaka-Chittagong highway

and Reliance Power Plant on weekday ........................................................................................................49


Chittagong highway and Reliance Power Plant on weekend ...................................................................50

Figure 4-21 Hourly vehicular movement on connecting road between Dhaka-Chittagong Highway

and Reliance Power Plant Road on weekend ..............................................................................................51

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Figure 4-22: Graphical comparison between weekday and weekend vehicle movement intensity in

surveyed area ...................................................................................................................................................51

Figure 4-23: Ambient Air and Noise Level Monitoring Location .............................................................53

Figure 4-24: Photographs of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ................................................................54

Figure 4-25: Pictures taken during noise monitoring in and around project site ...................................57

Figure 4-26: Surface Water and Ground Water and Soil sampling locations .........................................60

Figure 4-27: Photographs taken during surface water sampling and on-site test ..................................60

Figure 4-28: Photographs taken during ground water sampling .............................................................65

Figure 4-29: Soil Sampling ..............................................................................................................................67

Figure 4-30: Bio-Ecological Zone of Bangladesh .........................................................................................70

Figure 4-31: Study Layout of the quadrat study for Trees, Shrub and Herb ..........................................72

Figure 4-32: Map showing the quadrat sampling locations ......................................................................73

Figure 4-33: Comparison of Tree Species According to their Families ....................................................76

Figure 4-34: Comparison of Plants According to their Uses .....................................................................76

Figure 4-35: Floral Species found in Adjacent Project Area ......................................................................78

Figure 4-36: Pictorial view of some Herb and Shrub Species Found in the Project AoI ........................80

Figure 4-37: Consultation with Local People for avifauna survey ...........................................................82

Figure 4-38: Avifaunal Species found in adjacent project area .................................................................86

Figure 4-39: Pictorial view of Fish species found in the project area .......................................................92

Figure 4-40: Pictorial View of some Aquatic Plants ....................................................................................93

Figure 4-41: Pictorial view of phytoplankton and Zoo-plankton Collection ..........................................94

Figure 4-42: Pictorial view of different fishing activity found in project area ........................................96

Figure 4-43: Protected Areas of Bangladesh Managed by Forest Department .......................................97

Figure 4-44: Religion profile of the project area ..........................................................................................99

Figure 4-45: Housing Structure ....................................................................................................................100

Figure 6-1: RBLPL Organization Chart for Environmental and Social Management ..........................144

Figure 6-2: EPC Contractor Organization Chart for Environmental and Social Management ..........144

Figure 8-1: Power/Interest Grid for Stakeholder Prioritization .............................................................151

Figure 8-2: Photographs of FGD at Islampur, Sonargaon ........................................................................158

Figure 9-1: Flowchart of Complaints/Grievance Procedure: ..................................................................162

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annex- A: Applicable Standard...................................................................................................................165

Annex- B: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist ..............................................................173

Annex- C: Involuntary Resettlement (IR) Assessment Checklist ...........................................................175

Annex- D: Indigenous People (IP) Assessment Checklist .......................................................................177

Annex- E: Proposed ToR...............................................................................................................................179

Annex- F: Approved Gas Pipeline Layout .................................................................................................189

LIST OF ABBREVIATION

AoI : Area of Influence

BBS : Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

BMD : Bangladesh Meteorological Department

BPDB : Bangladesh Power Development Board

CCPP : Combined Cycle Power Plant

COD : Commercial Operation Date

DoE : Department of Environment

ECR : Environment Conservation Rules

EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment

ECA : Export Credit Agency

EPFI : The Equator Principles Financial Institution

EHS : Environment Health and Safety

EPC : Engineering, Procurement and Construction

EQMS : Environmental Quality and Management System

ESIA : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

ESMP : Environmental and Social Management Plan

GoB : Government of Bangladesh

GTCL Gas Transmission Company Limited

FGD : Focus Group Discussion

HV : High Voltage

IFC : International Finance Corporation

IUCN : International Union for Conservation of Nature

LC : Least Concern

MoEFCC : Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

NAAQS : National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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NEMAP : National Environmental Management Action Plan

OECD : Organization for Economic Co-ordination and Development

PS : Performance Standard

PSMP : Power System Master Plan

RAP : Resettlement Action Plan

RBLPL : Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited.

RFI : Request for Information

RFP : Request for Proposal

RMS : Regulating and Metering Station

ToR : Terms of Reference

TGTDCL Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Company Limited

WHO : World Health Organization

SGPL : Spur Gas Pipeline

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited, is constructing a combined cycle power project with net

generation capacity 718 MW at Meghnaghat Power Hub, in Narayanganj District of Dhaka Division,

Bangladesh. The project site is located approximately 40 km south-east of Dhaka on the right bank

of River Meghna. As per the Gas Supply Agreement (GSA), Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution

Company Limited (TGTDCL) will supply gas to 718 MW (Net) CCPP. 24-inch diameter spur gas

pipeline approximately 400m and will be constructed from Meghnaghat CGS (valve station) to 718

MW (Net) CCPP RMS.

Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework

This supplementary ESIA report has been prepared following the methodology prescribed in the EIA

guidelines of DoE, ECA’95 and ECR’97 that are the main legislative documents relating to

environment protection in Bangladesh. According to the Department of Environment (DoE), the

power plant project is categorized as “Red Category”. The spur gas pipeline project is considered as

“Red Category” as a part of the power plant.

The references framework will include:

• Applicable Local and National Environment, Occupational Safety, Health and Social

Legislations;

• ADB Safeguard Policy Statement-2009 • The IFC Performance Standards for Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012);

• The IFC General EHS Guidelines (2007);

Categorization of Proposed Project

Categorization for the proposed Project was undertaken by using ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA), Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and Indigenous People (IP) Assessment checklists

during the scoping exercise. The REA checklist of the Project for the proposed project has been

presented in Annex A. The findings of the assessment are presented in Table 0-1

Table 0-1: Project Categorization as per ADB Safeguards

Sl. Criteria Relevance Remarks Category

1. Environmental Categorization

a Unprecedented Change in land use RoW for the construction of spur gas pipeline has been obtained and it will be located on BPDB land within the Meghnaghat Power Hub.

This project (spur gas pipeline) categorized as ‘B’ considering the potential environmental impact.

b Diverse Nature of activities Natural gas transmission

c Irreversible Environmental issues and impacts of the Project are anticipated during the construction and operation of the gas pipe line

Irreversible impacts (low level) due to the project include:

• Air emission and dust

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Sl. Criteria Relevance Remarks Category

• Change in air quality

• Increased noise and vibration

• Health and safety

• Biodiversity

d Cumulative Two separates spur gas pipelines will be constructed for 718 MW Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited (RBLPL) and 590MW Summit Meghnaghat II Power Company Limited (SMIIPCL).

As spur gas pipeline will be buried, the cumulative risk related to gas pipelines will be low.

2. Involuntary Resettlement Categorization

a Unprecedented Land RoW for the construction of spur gas pipeline has been obtained from and it will be located on BPDB land within the Meghnaghat Power Hub.

As no land acquisition is required for the construction of spur gas pipeline, no Involuntary Resettlement (IR) will be applied for the project. So, the project (spur gas pipeline) shall be categorized as ‘C’

b Adverse Land acquisition No land acquisition is required because project is within the power hub.

c Irreversible Project affected household There was no house hold within the Meghnaghat Power Hub.

3. Indigenous People Categorization

a Presence Existence of indigenous people No indigenous people are present within the project AoI

As no adverse impact related to indigenous people identified, so project (spur gas pipeline) shall be categorized as ‘C’

b Impact Impact on indigenous/ethnic/scheduled tribes

No adverse impact foreseen

Although the project is categorized in this ESIA report as 'B' with respect to environmental impact,

the assessment and disclosure requirements are based on the project being an associated facility of

the CCPP which is being financed by ADB. So, category ‘A’ assessment and disclosure requirements are applicable to the project (spur gas pipeline).

Project Description

Approximately 400m spur gas pipeline (24-inch diameter) will be constructed to supply RLNG/NG

to 718 MW CCPP RMS from the Meghnaghat CGS (valve station). Basic information of the 400 m spur

gas pipeline is given in Table 0-2.





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Table 0-2: Basic information of the Gas Pipe Line Project.

Particulars Description

Name of the Project Spur Gas Pipeline

Proponent Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited

EPC Contractor Samsung C&T

Project Location Meghnaghat, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh.

Gas Suppliers TGTDCL

Pipeline Size 24 inches

Pipeline Length 400 m approx.

RMS Area 6000 SQM

RMS inlet Pressure 150 - 1000 psig

Inlet Temperature 15 – 18 Degree C

Design Temperature 60 Degree C

Design Pressure 1100 psig

Baseline Environment

The area of influence for the gas pipe line construction and operation is considered 2 km radius

around the gas valve station.

The baseline environmental quality is assessed through field survey within 2 km radius impact zone

in and around project (spur gas pipeline) site for various environmental components. EQMS Team

has conducted baseline survey and collected baseline environmental data during January-March

2021. The team has collected two surface water, and two ground water samples from the project AoI.

The team also measured the noise level in six locations and monitored air quality in five locations

both in and around the project (spur gas pipeline).

According to the field survey along with the FGD (focus group discussion) and secondary

information no critically endangered flora and fauna found within the study area. Social base line has

been established from BBS data base. There are no ethnic people resides within the area of influence.

There are no remarkable archeological or historical site is found in the project AoI. There is no

settlement in the RoW of the pipeline.

Potential Environmental and Social Impacts

The pipeline will be installed within the Meghnaghat Power Hub. There are no involuntary re-

settlement issues. The ADB safeguard requirement for Involuntary Resettlement will not be triggered

for the gas pipeline installation. As there are no indigenous people live with in the area of influence

of the spur gas pipeline, ADB safeguard requirement for indigenous people will not be triggered for

this project. However, there may have some environmental and social issues. So, ADB safeguard

requirement for environment will be triggered.

Environmental and social impact has been considered for the gas pipe line construction and

operation. The impacts are presented in Table 0-3.

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Table 0-3: Identified Impact and Significance

Phase Impact on Impact duration Impact significance

Construction Phase Soil Quality Short Term Low

Air Quality Short Term Low

Noise Quality Short Term Low

Traffic Short Term Very Low

Ecosystem Short Term Low

Occupational Health and Safety Short Term Low

Community Health and Safety Short Term Low

Operation Phase Air Quality Long Term Low

Noise Quality Long Term Low

Occupational and public safety Long Term Low

Appropriate mitigation measures for this impact have been proposed. More details on impact and

mitigation are presented in chapter 5. Hazard identification and Risk Assessment has also been

conducted in this chapter.

Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

An environment management plan (EMP), including a monitoring program cover issues like air

pollution, noise pollution, traffic congestion, social has been presented in Chapter 6. The proposed

ESMP for the spur gas pipeline will help to comply with the ESMP of 718MW CCPP.

Occupational Health and Safety

Construction and operation of spur gas pipeline involves certain occupational health safety hazards.

These hazards have been identified and mitigation measures suggested. It is also emphasized that the

contractor should implement these measures at project (spur gas pipeline) site.

Stakeholder Consultation

A range of stakeholder engagement and consultation methods have been used to identify concerns,

issues and suggestions for the project (spur gas pipeline). This involved face-to face interviews, small

group meetings, focus group discussions and a household level survey.

Grievance Redress Mechanism

RBLPL has already established a grievance redress mechanism to address grievance from local

stakeholders. Public Relation Officer from RBLPL will be the first contact person for any grievance

and stakeholder engagement.

Conclusion

This supplementary ESIA report has identified potential environmental & social impacts and

suggested possible mitigation measures related to spur gas pipeline.

ESIA Report RBLPL Spur Gas Pipeline 1 July 2021

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

Electricity (Power) plays a vital role in the economy of a developing country in many aspects.

Bangladesh GoB has set a goal to increase its GDP by 7% annually, which requires the power supply

to grow at the rate of 10% a year. To meet the growing demand, Bangladesh Power Development

Board (BPDB) has given high priority in the electricity generation. Beside own generation, Bangladesh

Power Development Board (BPDB) also purchase electricity through Power Purchase Agreement

(PPA) from the Private Companies generally termed as Independent Power Producer (IPP), Rental

power plant and public power plant to meet the growing demand. In the FY 2019-2020, a sustainable

long-term power development plan has been prepared by BPDB for mitigation the growing demand

to reach the generation capacity 24,000 MW by 2021. A revised generation expansion plan updated

in January 2020 targeting about 21,997 MW generation additions from 2020 to 2025.

Under this FY 2019-2020 Annual Report, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) signed a

power purchase agreement (PPA) with Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited, 718 MW (Net)

Combined Cycle Power Plant an Independent Power Producer (IPP), in September 2019, for the

offtake of electricity. This is situated on the banks of the Meghna River in Meghnaghat, Narayanganj

district, Bangladesh. This Power Plant is a natural gas fired power generation plant with rated

capacity of 718 MW. Meghnaghat CGS (valve station) shall be connected through a proposed 42-inch

Gas Pipeline from Bakhrabad to Meghnaghat will set up by Gas Transportation Company Limited

(GTCL). After that from Meghnaghat CGS (valve station), gas will be supplied to the plant RMS

through proposed 24-inch spur gas pipeline. So, the construction of this proposed gas pipe line is a

supplementary facility of Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited, Meghnaghat 718 MW (Net)

CCPP.

The environmental legislation in Bangladesh, particularly, the Environmental Conservation Act,1995

(Amended in 2002), states that any development project shall require environmental clearance from

the Department of Environment (DoE), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(MoEFCC), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. According to the Environmental

Conservation Act,1997(Amended in 2017), the aforesaid project has been categorized as “RED”. In

addition to ADB’s Screening Checklist for Environmental Classification the proposed project has been categorized under “Category B”.


(Source: GTCL, 2021)

Figure 1-1: Bangladesh Gas Transmission Network


1.2 Importance of the Project

The Meghnaghat 718MW (Net) CCPP will contribute to increase the power generation capacity of

this country. And the required fuel for this 718MW (Net) CCPP will be supplied through this spur

gas pipeline. So, this project (spur gas pipeline) is equally important for increasing the national

generation capacity.

1.3 Objective of the Study

The overall objective of the present study is to conduct an ESIA study for the proposed supplementary

underground Gas Pipe Line which will connect proposed metering station to RMS. The followings

are specific objectives of the study:

• Present a brief discussion on the ESIA process and its role in the planning and implementation

of development projects;

• Present a general description of the project components;

• Delineate the significant environmental issues found and believed to be involved;

• Assess the proposed activities to identify their potential risk, generated impacts, evaluate the

impacts, and determine their significance; and

• Suggest the plan for management of the environment and emergency situation, during the

implementation and operation of the project.

1.4 Standards and Guideline

The standard and guideline to be referred for the study and preparation of ESIA and related action

plans shall be those current standards and guidelines issued by the DoE, other concerned agencies of

Bangladesh, and funding agencies requirements. As per the discussion for the project, the reference

framework will include:

• Applicable Local and National Environment, Occupational Safety, Health and Social

Legislations;

• ADB Safeguard Policy Statement-2009 • The IFC Performance Standards for Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012);

• The IFC General EHS Guidelines (2007);

1.5 Approach and Methodology

This ESIA report has been prepared by following the methodology prescribed in the EIA guidelines

for industries of DoE, ECA’95 and ECR’97, that are the main legislative documents relating to

environment protection in Bangladesh. To carry out environmental and social assessment of the

proposed project, firstly a review of relevant literature on policy, legal and administrative framework

focusing on environmental quality and discharge standards, health and safety issues, protection of

sensitive areas and endangered species, land use controls, etc. were carried out. This ESIA report is

prepared as per ADB ESIA format.

1.5.1 Impact Assessment Process

ESIA process involves identification of the key impacts on the natural and social environment and

evaluation of the significant impacts along with the recommendation of measures as well as a listing


of unresolved environmental issues. The ESIA includes a collection of baseline information, an

indication of important environmental and social components through scoping session, setting up of

spatial and temporal boundaries for assessing impacts, impact assessment and evaluation, the

suggestion of mitigation measures and providing an environmental management plan. The ESIA

methodology follows the overall impact assessment approach illustrated in Figure 1-2.

(Source: EQMS)

Figure 1-2: ESIA study Process


The proposed project falls under “RED” category as per Schedule-1 of The Bangladesh Environment

Conservation Rules, 1997 and Category “B” as per ADB standard.

The methodology for the impact assessment will involve the prediction, evaluation and mitigation of

impacts, and will report on impacts including residual impacts (impacts remaining after all possible

mitigation has been incorporated) and cumulative impacts.

The impacts will be identified and quantified for the intensity using matrix techniques and evaluated

as Very Low, Low, Medium-Low, Medium-High and High impacts on the environment and

communities in the study area as per the prescribed Format of the ECR, 1997. The anticipated changes

enhancing the baseline conditions, with respect to air, noise, water, ecosystem and land environments

or potential deterioration of human health, ecosystem and cultural baseline conditions of the study

area will be assessed and predicted using prediction tools as per the following description:

• Impact prediction: to determine what could potentially happen to resources/ receptors as a

consequence of the Project and its associated activities;

• Impact evaluation: to evaluate the significance of the predicted impacts by considering their

magnitude and likelihood of occurrence, and the sensitivity, value and/or importance of the

affected resource/receptor;

• Mitigation and enhancement: to identify appropriate and justified measures to mitigate

negative impacts and enhance positive impacts;

• Residual impact evaluation: to evaluate the significance of impacts assuming effective

implementation of mitigation and enhancement.

Table 1-1: Impact Assessment Process

What could happen

as a consequence of

doing what is

proposed

Is it Important?

(Significance)

What can be done

about it?

Is there still a

significant

impact?

The key issues that will be identified during the scoping phase will be analyzed upon the baseline

information. Each issue consists of components that on their own or in combination with each other

give rise to potential impacts, either positive or negative, from the project onto the environment or

from the environment onto the project. In the ESIA study the significance of the potential impacts will

be considered before and after identified mitigation is implemented, for direct, indirect and

cumulative impacts, in the short and long term.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate Significance:

Predict Evaluate Mitigation/

Enhance

Residual Impacts


A) Nature: This is an assessment of the type of effect the activity is likely to have on the

surrounding affected environment. The description includes what is being affected and its

magnitude. The nature of the impact will be classified as positive or negative, and direct

or indirect.

Table 1-2: Nature of the Impact

Direct Potential/ possible Impacts will be generated directly from the project activities and its associated facilities which is directly linked with the project. (e.g., loss of land due to project development)

Indirect Potential/ possible Impacts will be generated from secondary sources which are induced by the project activities. (e.g., loss of any species habitat due to the project activities)

Induced Potential/ possible Impacts will be generated (which are not part of the Project) due to effect /consequence/ outcome of the Project (e.g., influx of camp followers resulting from the importation of a large Project workforce).

B) Extent and location: This indicate the spatial area that may be affected by the project

activities or its associated facilities.

Table 1-3: Impact Extent from the Project Location

Extent Description

Project Site Potential/ possible Impacts’ area only at or within the project site/ project boundary

Local Potential/ possible Impacts’ area is not only limited to the site but also its immediate surrounding areas/ receptors.

Regional Potential/ possible Impacts’ area extends to the immediate surrounding areas along with adjacent areas

National Potential/ possible Impacts’ area considered of national level.

Trans boundary

• Impact considered of not only within national level but also neighboring country.

• Impact considered global level.

C) Duration: this measures the lifetime/ existence/ continuation of the impact.

Table 1-4: Duration of Impact

Duration Description

Short term Potential/ possible Impact duration is very limited time or length of construction / decommissioning period

Medium term Potential/ possible Impact duration will continue after construction period but stop/ discontinue/cease within a tenure of 10 years

Long term Potential/ possible Impact duration will continue more than 10 years, or entire operational life of project.

Permanent – Mitigated

Potential/ possible Impact will remain after operational life of project but appropriate mitigation measures reduce the impact

Permanent – no mitigation

• Potential/ possible Impact will remain after operational life of project.

• No mitigation measures will reduce impact after implementation.


D) Intensity/severity: This is the degree to which the project affects or changes the

environment; it includes a measure of the reversibility of impacts.

Table 1-5: Intensity of Impact

Intensity Description

Insignificant Changes due to Potential/ possible impact are minor, not visible/ noticeable, natural functioning of environment not affected.

Low • Natural functioning of environment is minimally affected.

• Natural, cultural and social functions and processes can be reversed to their

original state if mitigation measure taken.

Medium • Environment remarkably distorted/ disturbed/ impacted, still functions, if in

modified way.

• Negative impacts cannot be fully reversed.

High • Cultural and social functions and processes distorted/ disturbed/ impacted.

• Potentially ceasing to Environmental function temporarily.

• Negative impacts cannot be fully reversed.

Very high • Natural, cultural and social functions and processes permanently cease, and

valued, important, sensitive or vulnerable systems or communities are

substantially affected.

• Negative impacts cannot be reversed.

E) Potential for irreplaceable loss of resources: This is the degree to which the project will

cause loss of resources that are irreplaceable.

Table 1-6: Potential for Irreplaceable Loss of Resources

Potential for irreplaceable loss of resources

Description

Low No Irreplaceable/ unique resources will be impacted.

Medium Irreplaceable/ unique resources can be replaced, with mitigation measure/ effort and will be replaced after certain period of time.

High Potential/ possible Impact replaces a particular/ vulnerable resource.

F) Probability: This is the likelihood or the chances that the impact will occur

Table 1-7: Probability of Impact

Probability Description

Unlikely Under normal conditions, no Potential/ possible Impact expected.

Low The probability of the impact to occur is low due to its design or historic experience.

Medium There is a distinct probability of the impact occurring.

High It is most likely that the impact will occur

Definite The impact will occur regardless of any prevention measures.


G) Magnitude: This is calculated as extent + duration + intensity + potential impact on

irreplaceable resources.

Magnitude essentially describes the intensity of the change that has the potential to occur in the

resource/receptor as a result of the potential impact. The magnitude designations themselves are

universally consistent, but the definitions for these designations vary depending on the

resource/receptor. The universal magnitude designations are:

• Positive

• Insignificant

• Low

• Medium-low

• Medium - high

• High

• Very High

H) Significance: The significance will be rated by combining the consequence of the impact

and the probability of occurrence (i.e., Magnitude x probability = significance).

Table 1-8: Significance

Item Probability of Impact

Unlikely Low Medium High Definite

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

Imp

act

Insignificant Very Low Very Low Very Low Low Low

Low Very Low Very Low Low Low Medium-Low

Medium – Low Very Low Low Low Medium-Low Medium-high

Medium – High Very Low Low Medium-

Low Medium-high High

High Low Medium

Low

Medium-

high High High

Very High Low Medium

Low High High Very High

Table 1-9: Significance of Issues (Based on Environmental Parameters)

Significance Description

Positive Impact Potential/ possible impacts that have a beneficial impact to affected media.

Very low No action required.

Low

• Impacts are within the acceptable range.

• Potential/ possible impacts such as localized or short-term effects on habitat,

species, or environmental media.

Medium-Low • Impacts are within the acceptable range but should be mitigated to lower

significance levels wherever possible.


Significance Description

• Potential/ possible impacts such as localized, long-term degradation of sensitive

habitat or widespread, short-term impacts to habitat, species, or environmental

media.

Medium-high

• Potential/ possible Impacts are significant and require attention;

• mitigation is required to reduce the negative impacts to acceptable levels;

• Potential/ possible impacts such as localized but irreversible habitat loss or

widespread, long-term effects on habitat, species, or environmental media.

High

• Impacts are of great importance, mitigation is crucial.

• Potential impacts such as significant, widespread, and persistent changes in

habitat, species, or environmental media.

• Potential impacts such as persistent reduction in ecosystem function on a

landscape scale or significant disruption of a sensitive species.

Very High

• Impacts are unacceptable.

• Potential impacts such as loss of a significant portion of a valued species or loss of

effective ecosystem function on a landscape scale.

Potential social impacts are inherently variable because community response to a potential impact,

perceptions of existing and changing conditions, and the degrees of vulnerability are all heavily

dependent on local conditions and the human factor.

Table 1-10: Potential Social Impact Significance

Significance Definition

Positive Impact Potential/ possible impacts that have a beneficial impact to affected stakeholders.

Very low Potential/ possible impacts that are practically indistinguishable from the social

baseline, with little to no potential impacts to or concerns from affected external

stakeholders.

Low Potential/ possible impacts that are short-term nuisance or inconvenience; potentially

affected external stakeholders concerned but likely able to adapt with relative ease.

Medium-Low Potential/ possible impacts such as localized or short-term effects; potentially affected

stakeholders concerned but likely able to adapt with relative ease.

Medium-high

Potential/ possible impacts such as local-to-regional (sub-national) or medium-term

effects; potentially affected stakeholders concerned and raise the issue as a high

priority, but may be able to adapt with some targeted support or assistance.

High

Potential/ possible impacts such as local-to-national or long-term effects; potentially

affected stakeholders concerned and raised as a high priority; may not be able to adapt

without targeted support or assistance in order to maintain pre-impact livelihood.

Very High

Potential/ possible impacts such as local-to-global or irreversible long-term effects;

potentially affected stakeholders concerned raise the issue as a high priority and are

likely not able to adapt without targeted support or assistance.


To determine potential public health impacts, the assessment team considers the public which has the

potential to be exposed to various aspects and potential impacts of the project, whether it is a

permanent resident with continuous exposure or a periodic exposure to a fisherman transiting

through the project area.

Table 1-11: Potential Public Health Impact Significance

Significance Definition

Positive Impact Potential that has a beneficial impact to affected stakeholder.

Very low No impact to the public

Low Potential/ possible illness or adverse effect with limited or no impacts on ability to

function and medical treatment is limited or not necessary.

Medium-Low Potential/ possible illness or adverse effects with mild to moderate functional

impairment requiring medical treatment or management.

Medium-high Potential/ possible serious illness or severe adverse health effect requiring a high level

of medical treatment or management.

High Potential/ possible serious illness or chronic exposure of a few resulting in life

shortening effects.

Very High Potential/ possible serious illness or chronic exposure of many resulting in life

shortening effects.

The Chapter-5 is designated to present details of potential impact characteristics of the proposed

project based on methodology developed by EQMS consulting Limited. Effective mitigation

measures are also recommended to attenuate the impact intensity.

1.6 Study Area

Based on work volume and duration of construction for spur gas pipeline, 2 km radius study area

has been considered for this supplementary ESIA to establish environmental baseline condition and

assessment of impacts. The study area map is shown in Figure 1-3.


(Source: EQMS, March 2021)

Figure 1-3: Study Area Map with Existing Land Use

1.7 Scoping

Environmental Quality Management System (EQMS) is adopting following approach for the

proposed ESIA for the project:

• Scoping includes review of the project related information, assessment of regulatory

requirements for the project and reconnaissance survey of the project site and surrounding

area. The reconnaissance survey was helped to identify site and surrounding features

including presence of forests and other sensitive receptors, if any, located within the project

influence area (as considered in the ESIA a study area of 2 km radius from the project

boundary) through primary and secondary data collection. EQMS also considered use of the

existing data as readily available and provided by client;

• Delineate any specific baseline information required to be collected for the study area with

reference to the physical, biological and social components of the environment

• With the assistance of client, EQMS is identified an accredited environmental laboratory of

repute to identify the sampling stations based on the criteria and collect primary data on

ambient air, ambient noise, surface and ground water, and soil quality along with terrestrial

ecological and fisheries to establish prevailing baseline conditions;


• Socio-economic study identification of stakeholders, undertaking consultations, interviews;

• Assess what methodology to be adopted for identification, prediction, quantification and

evaluation of potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed Project in relation

to national and international Guidelines;

• Review analysis of alternatives available for site, resources, technology, building materials

etc.; and

• Review project inbuilt mitigation measures available for potential adverse impacts.

1.8 Baseline Data Generation

The environmental baseline data has been collected within the study area covering important features

on the land e.g., sensitive habitats, settlements, cultural sites, water bodies and other places of

environmental and social significance. Environmental and social baseline data has been collected

through primary baseline surveys and also from readily available secondary information.

1.9 Limitations

The Consultant assumes that the information provided is factual, accurate. However, it should be

recognized that the information given in the report is time specific and with the passage of time the

relevancy of data and analysis may differ. Specific circumstances and condition of site can change

due to which conclusion and opinions may also subjected to change.

1.10 The ESIA Team

EQMS is a specialized consultancy firm appointed by the Samsung C&T Corporation to conduct the

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study for the proposed Supplementary Spur

Gas Pipeline. Before conducting the study, it is very important to set up an expert team at the right

time in order to assess the significant impacts of the project on the environment. EQMS formed a

professional team consist of qualified and experienced from various discipline in order to address the

critical aspects. The composition of the ESIA team is shown in Table 1-12.

Table 1-12: Team Composition

SL# Name Designation/Competence

1 Dr. Kazi Farhed Iqubal Team Leader

2 Sk. Salahuddin Ahammad Project Manager/ ESIA expert

3 Ali Emran Senior Social and RAP Expert

4 Israt Jahan Tonny Junior Environmental Expert

5 Nahid Sultana Poly GIS Expert

6 Nourin Ahsan Habib Ecologist

7 Md. Abdur Rab Field Enumerator

1.11 Structure of the Report

This ESIA report has been largely structured as per ABD ESIA format. The structure of this ESIA

report is presented in Table 1-13.


Table 1-13: Layout of the ESIA Report

Chapter Title Description

Executive Summary This section presents brief overview of entire ESIA report

1 Introduction Chapter 1 presents the background and motivation of the proposed project including the methodology followed for conducting the ESIA.

2 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework

Chapter 2 provides a brief description of the policy and legal framework with regard to the environmental aspects of the project in the context of Bangladesh. The chapter also summarized applicable International Safeguard policies relevant to the project

3 Description of the Project

Chapter 3 presents a description of the different aspects of the proposed project, including project location, site description and construction activities, equipment and processes to be employed, electricity generation and transmission, Fuel supply, treatment. Waste management etc.

4 Baseline Environment

Chapter 4 provides a description of the existing physical, ecological and socio-economic environment of the study area based on secondary baseline data.

5 Potential Environmental and Social Impacts

Chapter 5 describes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed power plant project. Impact significance has been calculated and proper mitigation measures have been proposed.

6

Environmental and Social Management Plan

Chapter 6 presents the environmental and social management and monitoring plan for the proposed project, both during construction and operation phases.

7 Occupational Health and Safety

Chapter 7 discusses issues related to occupational health and safety for the power plant

8 Stakeholder Consultation

Chapter 8 presents the findings of various consultations carried out as a part of the environmental assessment, including consultation with statutory and non-statutory bodies and public consultations

9 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

Chapter 9 describes proposed Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to allow people to voice concerns regarding environmental and social impacts of the proposed project if they are affected.

10 Conclusion Chapter 10 presents the conclusions and recommendations of this environmental and social impact assessment study.


2 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1 Introduction

To address the environmental and social risks of any proposed project, to protect and conserve the

environment from any adverse impacts, the GoB has specified regulations, policy and guidelines.

Potential Lenders’ also have their own requirements (such as the ADB’s Safeguard Policy) to which any project funded by them must operate.

According to the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997, the aforesaid project has been categorized

as “RED”, and which is the part of the Meghnaghat 718 MW (Net) Combined Cycle Power Plant. EIA

approval of Meghnaghat 718 MW CCPP will cover the spur gas pipeline construction.

The following activities have been carried out under this supplementary ESIA study:

• Identification of national legal obligations in relation to the interventions which will be

required to review under the ESIA study of the proposed gas pipe line;

• Exploration of the national legislative provisions and policy guidelines on environmental

sectors;

• Identification of the international legal obligations and relevant provisions of multilateral

environmental agreements related to the proposed project interventions;

• Identification of the standard guidelines at regional and international level related to the pipe

line setup.

2.2 Environment Related Policies in Bangladesh

The GoB has developed a policy framework that requires environmental issues to be incorporated

into economic development planning. The Key tenets of the various applicable policies are detailed

in the following subsections.

2.2.1 The National Environmental Policy, 2018

The Bangladesh National Environmental Policy, 2018, sets out the basic framework for environmental

action together with a set of broad sectoral action guidelines. Key elements of the Policy are:

• Encourage collection and promotion of low carbon emission technology in the country;

• Identifying and controlling all types of environmental pollution and degradation activities;

• Ensure sustainable, long-term and environmentally friendly use of all-natural resources;

• Maintain and streamline the environmental policies and strategies among other policy

strategies in the interest of sustainable development;

• Strengthen observations on proper compliance with environmental and social laws and

regulation.

2.2.2 The National Environmental Management Action Plan, 1995

The National Environmental Management Action Plan (NEMAP) is a wide- ranging and multi-

faceted plan, which builds on and extends the statements, set out in the National Environmental

Policy. NEMAP was developed to address issues and management requirements related to the

environment during the period 1995 to 2005; it also sets out the framework within which the


recommendations of the National Conservation Strategy are to be implemented. NEMAP was

developed to achieve the following broad objectives:

• Identification of key environmental issues affecting Bangladesh;

• Identification of actions necessary to halt or reduce the rate of environmental degradation;

• Improvement of the natural environment;

• Conservation of habitats and bio-diversity;

• Promotion of sustainable development; and

• Improvement of the quality of life of the people.

To attain the above-mentioned objectives, the plan groups all the relevant necessary actions under

four headings, namely: institutional, sectoral, location- specific and long-term issues.

The institutional aspects reflect the need of inter- sectoral cooperation to tackle environmental

problems which need new and appropriate institutional mechanisms at national and local levels. The

sectoral action reflects the way the Ministries and agencies are organized and makes it easier to

identify the agency to carry out the recommended actions. The location-specific action focuses

particularly on acute environmental problems at local levels that need to be addressed on a priority

basis. The long-term actions include environmental degradation to such degree that might become

even more serious and threatening, if cognizance is not taken immediately.

Other Policies relevant to Environment Additional Bangladesh policies, their key features and

applicability to the subject Project are detailed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: Policies relevant to Environment

Policy Key Features Applicability

The National Forest Policy, 2016

• Manage all existing forests, wildlife, and other forestry resources, adhering to the principles of sustainable management and climate resilience.

• Enrich degraded forest areas and enhance land areas under forest/ tree cover.

• Produce a wide array of goods and ecosystem services for the benefit of Bangladesh's present and future generations.

Not applicable, as no diversion of forest land is involved in the Project.

The National Land Transport Policy, 2004

• All new roads and major improvements will be subjected to an ESIA

• Funding will be provided for mitigation measures

• The Government will publish environmental standards for new roads and new design standards addressing environmental issues

Not applicable, as no new road construction is involved in the Project.

The National Water Policy, 1999

• Protection, restoration, and enhancement of water resources

Not applicable for the preservation of water


Policy Key Features Applicability

• Protection of water quality, including strengthening regulations concerning agrochemicals and industrial effluent

• Sanitation and potable water

• Fish and fisheries

• Participation of local communities in all water sector development

quality in Meghna River and adjacent water bodies.

The National Land Use Policy, 2001

• Deals with several lands uses including agriculture (crop production, fishery, and livestock), housing, forestry, industrialization, railways and roads, tea and rubber

• Identifies land use constraints in all these sectors

Not applicable, as the Project site is going to be constructed on BPDB land.

The National Agriculture Policy, 2018

• Increasing food availability, rights and purchasing power by increasing crop productiveness and production

• Discourage the use of agricultural land for nonagricultural work to ensure sustainable food security

• Soil, water, flora, fauna and overall environmental conservation and effective use initiative adoption

Not applicable- as the project site is going to be constructed on BPDB land.

The National Fisheries Policy, 1998

• Preservation, management, and exploitation of fisheries resources in inland open water

• Fish cultivation and management in inland closed water.

• Prawn and fish cultivation in coastal areas

• Preservation, management, and exploitation of sea fishery resources

Not applicable, as the project route alignment has been selected in a way, that there is no connection with water bodies.

2.3 Environment and Social Related Legislation in Bangladesh

The main Acts and Regulations guiding environmental protection and conservation in Bangladesh

are outlined in the following subsections.

2.3.1 Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act, 1995 subsequent amendments in 2000 and

2002)

The provisions of the Act authorize the Director General of Department of Environment (DoE) to

undertake any activity that is deemed fit and necessary to conserve and enhance the quality of

environment and to control, prevent and mitigate pollution. The main highlights of the act are:

• Declaration of Ecologically Critical Areas;

• Obtaining Environmental Clearance Certificate;

• Regulation with respect to vehicles emitting smoke harmful for the environment;


• Regulation of development activities from environmental perspective;

• Promulgation of standards for quality of air, water, noise, and soils for different areas and for

different purposes;

• Promulgation of acceptable limits for discharging and emitting waste; and

• Formulation of environmental guidelines relating to control and mitigation of environmental

pollution, conservation and improvement of environment.

2.3.2 Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997 (subsequent amendments in 2002, 2005, 2010

and 2017)

The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 are the first set of rules promulgated under the

Environment Conservation Act, 1995. These Rules provide for, inter alia, the following:

• The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for ambient air, surface water,

groundwater, drinking water, industrial effluents, emissions, noise and vehicular exhaust;

• Categorization of industries, development projects and other activities on the basis of actual

(for existing industries/development projects/activities) and anticipated (for proposed

industries/development projects/activities) pollution load;

• Procedure for obtaining environmental clearance;

Depending upon the location, size and severity of pollution loads, projects/activities have been

classified in ECR, 1997 into four categories:

Green, Orange A, Orange B and Red respectively as nil, minor, medium and severe impacts on

important environmental components (IECs).

2.4 Other Relevant National Legal Instruments for the Project

Table 2-2 presents an outline of other National legal instruments that will have relevance to the

proposed Project with respect to the social and environmental considerations.

Table 2-2: National Legal Instruments relevant to the Project

Act/ Rule/ Law/ Ordinance

Responsible Agency-Ministry/Authority

Key Features Applicability

The Environment Conservation Act, 1995

and subsequent amendments

Ministry of Environment and Forests

• Define Applicability of environmental clearance • Regulation of development activities from environmental perspective • Framing applicable limits for emissions and effluents • Framing of standards for air, water, and noise quality • Formulation of guidelines relating to control and mitigation of environmental pollution, conservation, and

Applicable, Project falls under RED Category





improvement of environment • Declaration of Ecologically critical areas

The Environmental conservation Rules, 1997

and subsequent amendments


• Declaration of Ecologically critical areas • Requirement of environmental clearance certificate for various categories of projects • Provides standards for quality of air, water and sound and acceptable limits for emissions/discharges from vehicles and other sources

Applicable, Projects falls under RED Category

The Environment Court Act, 2000 and

subsequent amendments

Ministry of Environment and Forests and judiciary

• GoB has given highest priority to environment pollution • Passed 'Environment Court Act, 2000 for completing environment-related legal proceedings effectively

Applicable for completing

environmental legal

requirements effectively

The Ground Water Management ordinance,

1985

Upazila Parishad • Management of groundwater resources • Installation of tube- wells at any place after licensing from Upazila Parishad only

Not applicable, as ground water

facility already developed for 718 MW CCPP

Bangladesh Wild Life (Preservation) Act, 1974

Ministry of Environment and Forest; Bangladesh

Wild Life Advisory Board

• Preservation of Wildlife Sanctuaries, Parks, and Reserve Forest

Not applicable as the Project AoI does not

have any wildlife areas

The National Water Bodies Protection Act,

2000

Town development authority/Municipalities

• The characterization of water bodies as rivers, canals, tanks or floodplains identified in the master plans formulated under the laws establishing municipalities in division and district towns shall not be changed without approval of concerned ministry

Not Applicable.

as the route of 400 m gas pipe line is far from

the Meghna river.

The National Biodiversity Strategy

and Action Plan (2004)

Ministry of Environment and Forest.

Bangladesh Wild Life Advisory Board

• Conserve, and restore the biodiversity of the country for well-being of the present and future generations

• Maintain and improve

Applicable for conservation

of biodiversity in the study

area





environmental stability for ecosystems

• Ensure preservation of the unique biological heritage of the nation for the benefit of the present and future generations

• Guarantee the safe passage and conservation of globally endangered migratory species, especially birds and mammals in the country

• Stop introduction of invasive alien species, genetically modified organisms and living modified organisms

The Natural Gas Safety Rules 1991 (Amendment

2003)

Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

• These Rules deal with the materials, design and construction of gas pipelines, pipeline crossings of railways, testing and commissioning, protection against corrosion, pipeline operation and maintenance, storage and distribution, and reporting of accidents.

Applicable as subject project is a 400m Gas

pipeline (underground) development

project

The Explosives Act, 1884 (Subsequent

Amendments)


• Section 8 provides for punishment for failing to notify the Chief Inspector of Explosives in Bangladesh and also to the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest Police Station in case of an accident due to explosion of any explosives either during manufacturing, possession, usage or carriage


pipeline (underground) development

project

The Explosives Substances Act, 1908


• Section 2 an “explosive substance” has been defined as follows –2. In this Act the expression “explosive substance” shall be deemed to include any materials for making any


pipeline (underground)





explosive substance; also, any apparatus, machine implement or material used, or intended to be used, or adapted for causing, or aiding in causing, any explosion in or with any explosive substance; also, any part of any such apparatus, machine or implement; • Section 3 provides for maximum punishment of a life jail term for causing any explosion “...unlawfully and maliciously…to endanger life to cause serious injury to property… “,

development project

The Bangladesh Labor Act, 2006

The Bangladesh Labor Rules

Ministry of Labor • This Act pertains to the occupational rights and safety of factory workers and the provision of a comfortable work environment and reasonable working conditions

Applicable

The Noise Pollution (Control) Rules 2006


• Prevention of Noise pollution • Standards for noise levels

Applicable

Source: Websites of DoE, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division: Bangladesh Laws and

Bangladesh Board of Investment: Business laws

2.5 Administrative Setup related to Environment in Bangladesh

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is responsible for overseeing all

environmental matters relating to national environmental policy and regulatory issues in the country.

The MoEFCC oversees the activities of the following technical/implementing agencies:

• Department of Environment (DoE);

• Forest Department (FD);

• Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC);

• Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI); and

• Bangladesh National Herbarium (BNH).

Other Related Organizations

There are several other organizations under the administrative framework which would govern

social and environmental functions related to the proposed Project, namely:


• Forest Department (FD);

• Ministry of Land: Land reform and land acquisition directorate;

• Ministry of water resources: Bangladesh Water Development Board; and

• Local Government Engineering Department (LGED).

2.5.1 Department of Environment (DoE)

The DoE has been placed under the MoEFCC as its technical wing and is statutorily responsible for

the implementation of the Environment Conservation Act, 1995. The Department was created in 1989,

to ensure sustainable development and to conserve and manage the environment of Bangladesh. The

principal activities of the DoE are:

• Defining ESIA procedures and issuing environmental clearance permits - the latter being

the legal requirement before the proposed Project can be implemented;

• Providing advice or taking direct action to prevent degradation of the environment;

• Pollution control, including the monitoring of effluent sources and ensuring mitigation of

environmental pollution;

• Setting the Quality Standards for environmental parameters;

Under the study health and safety guidelines “ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009”, will be reviewed.

2.5.2 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009

In July 2009, ADB's Board of Directors approved the new Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) governing

the environmental and social safeguards of ADB's operations. The SPS builds upon ADB's previous

safeguard policies on the Environment, Involuntary Resettlement, and Indigenous Peoples, and

brings them into one consolidated policy framework with enhanced consistency and coherence, and

more comprehensively addresses environmental and social impacts and risks. The SPS also provides

a platform for participation by affected people and other stakeholders in the project design and

implementation.

The SPS applies to all ADB-financed and/or ADB-administered projects and their components,

regardless of the source of financing, including investment projects funded by a loan; and/or a grant;

and/or other means, such as equity and/or guarantees. ADB works with borrowers and clients to

put into practice the requirements of SPS.

The SPS supersedes ADB's Involuntary Resettlement Policy (1995), Policy on Indigenous Peoples

(1998), and Environment Policy (2002). In accordance with the SPS, these previous policies apply to

all projects and tranches of multi-tranche financing facility projects that were reviewed by ADB’s management before 20 January 2010.

The objectives of ADB’s safeguards are to:

a. Avoid adverse impacts of projects on the environment and affected people, where possible;

b. Minimize, mitigate, and/or compensate for adverse project impacts on the environment and

affected people when avoidance is not possible; and assist borrowers and clients to


strengthen their safeguard systems and develop the capacity to manage environmental and

social risks.

ADB’s SPS sets out the policy objectives, scope and triggers, and principles for three key safeguard areas:

a. Environmental safeguards;

b. Involuntary Resettlement safeguards; and

c. Indigenous Peoples safeguards.

To help borrowers and clients and their projects achieve the desired outcomes, ADB adopts a set of

specific safeguard requirements that borrowers and clients are required to meet in addressing

environmental and social impacts and risks. These safeguard requirements are as follows:

a. Safeguard Requirements 1: Environment (Appendix 1 of SPS);

b. Safeguard Requirements 2: Involuntary Resettlement (Appendix 2 of SPS);

c. Safeguard Requirements 3: Indigenous Peoples (Appendix 3 of SPS); and

d. Safeguard Requirements 4: Special Requirements for Different Finance Modalities

(Appendix 4 of SPS).

In addition, ADB does not finance activities on the prohibited investment activities list (Appendix 5

of SPS). Furthermore, ADB does not finance projects that do not comply with its safeguard policy

statement, nor does it finance projects that do not comply with the host country’s social and environmental laws and regulations, including those laws implementing host country obligations

under international law.

Consultation and Disclosure requirements of ADB

ADB’s Safeguard Policy and Public Communications Policy (2011) sets out disclosure requirements

for various ADB activities, including safeguard requirement. Safeguard Requirements 2: Involuntary

Resettlement (Appendix 2 of SPS); and Safeguard Requirements 3: Indigenous Peoples (Appendix 3

of SPS) sets out the need for meaningful consultation and information disclosure during project

preparation and operation to the affected population and other stakeholders. Key requirements

include:

a. Information Disclosure: The borrower/client will submit the following documents to ADB

for disclosure on ADB’s website as per the applicability with respect to the Project:

• Draft ESIA including draft EMP;

• Final ESIA/IEE;

• Updated ESIA/IEE and corrective active plan;

b. Information disclosure to affected people or stakeholders: The borrower/client will provide

relevant environmental information in a timely manner, in an accessible place and in a form

and language(s) understandable to affected people and other stakeholders. For illiterate

people, other suitable communication methods will be used.


c. Consultation and Participation: The borrower/client will carry out meaningful consultation

with affected people and other concerned stakeholders, including civil society, and facilitate

their informed participation.

d. Timing and Frequency for consultation and participation: Meaningful consultation begins

early in the project preparation stage and is carried out on an ongoing basis throughout the

project cycle,

ADB Project Categorization

The SPS, 2009 further outlines a classification system for the categorization of projects. The

classification tentatively occurs at the project identification stage, during the initial screening of

anticipated impacts. However, classification is an ongoing process, and the classification can be

changed at any time with the concurrence of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), as more detailed

information becomes available and a project proceeds.

Environment

A project’s environment category is determined by the category of its most environmentally sensitive

component, including direct, indirect, induced, and cumulative impacts. Each proposed project is

scrutinized as to its type, location, scale, sensitivity and the magnitude of its potential environmental

impacts. The level of detail and comprehensiveness of the ESIA or IEE are commensurate with the

significance of the potential impacts and risks.

A proposed project is assigned to one of the following categories depending on the significance of the

potential environmental impacts and risks:

• Category A: Projects that could have significant environmental impacts. An

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is required.

• Category B: Projects that could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of less

significance than those for category A. An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is

required to determine whether significant impacts warranting an ESIA are likely. If an

ESIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.

• Category C: Projects those are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No ESIA

or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed.

• Category FI: Projects that involve a credit line through a financial intermediary (FI) or an

equity investment in a FI. The FI must apply an environmental management system,

unless all subprojects will result in insignificant impacts.

Involuntary Resettlement

A project’s involuntary resettlement category is determined by the category of its most sensitive

component in terms of involuntary resettlement impacts. The involuntary resettlement impacts of an

ADB-supported project are considered significant if 200 or more persons will experience major

impacts, which are defined as (i) being physically displaced from housing, or (ii) losing 10% or more

of their productive assets (income generating). The level of detail and comprehensiveness of the

resettlement plan are commensurate with the significance of the potential impacts and risks. A

proposed project is assigned to one of the following categories depending on the significance of the

probable involuntary resettlement impacts:


• Category A: A proposed project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant

involuntary resettlement impacts. A resettlement plan, including assessment of social

impacts, is required;

• Category B: A proposed project is classified as category B if it includes involuntary

resettlement impacts that are not deemed significant. A resettlement plan, including

assessment of social impacts, is required;

• Category C: A proposed project is classified as category C if it has no involuntary

resettlement impacts. No further action is required; and

• Category FI: A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves the investment of

ADB funds to, or through, a financial intermediary (paragraphs 53–58).

Projects are also classified on the basis of impacts to indigenous people, however is not applicable for

this Project.

2.6 Environmental Standards

The Project shall have to comply with Bangladesh environmental, health and safety laws and World

Bank Group Guidelines with special attention to comply with the Bangladesh (GoB Environmental

Conservation Rule 1997) and World Bank Group requirements regarding air emissions (December

2008). Therefore, the EHS standards as stipulated in ECR 1997 and amendments thereof for air

quality, surface and ground water quality, ambient noise levels, emissions and effluent discharge will

be applicable.

The ADB SPS policy Statement 2009 (SPS) states, "During the design, construction, and operation of

the project the borrower/client will apply pollution prevention and control technologies and

practices consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized

standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. These standards contain performance levels and measures that are normally acceptable and applicable to

projects." The applicable standards for various environmental parameters are given in Annex-A.


3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

3.1 Introduction

Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited, is constructing a combined cycle power project with net

generation capacity 718 MW at Meghnaghat Power Hub, in Narayanganj District of Dhaka Division,

Bangladesh. The project site is located approximately 40 km south-east of Dhaka on the right bank

of River Meghna. As per the Gas Supply Agreement (GSA), Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution

Company Limited (TGTDCL) will supply gas to 718 MW (Net) CCPP. 24-inch diameter spur gas

pipeline approximately 400m and will be constructed from Meghnaghat CGS (valve station) to 718

MW (Net) CCPP RMS.

3.2 Project Data Sheet

Approximately 400m spur gas pipeline (24-inch diameter) will be constructed to supply RLNG/NG

from the Meghnaghat CGS (valve station) to 718 MW CCPP RMS. Basic information of the 400 m spur

gas pipeline are given in Table 3-1

Table 3-1: Salient Features of approx. 400 m Spur Gas Pipeline (Under Ground)

Particulars Description

Name of the Project Spur Gas Pipeline

Proponent Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited

EPC Contractor Samsung C&T

Project Location Meghnaghat, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh.

Gas Suppliers TGTDCL

Pipeline Size 24 inch

Pipeline Length 400 m (approx.)

RMS Area 6000 SQM

RMS inlet Pressure 150 psig - 1000 psig

Inlet Temperature 15 – 18 Degree C

Design Temperature 60 Degree C

Design Pressure 1100 psig

Pipeline route is shown in Figure 3-1. the spur gas pipeline will move through the corridor between

PGCB 400 kV substation and Orion Power Ltd. The land has already been developed. Therefore, no

Backfilling will be required.


(Source: GTCL, 2021)

Figure 3-1: Proposed Gas Transmission Pipeline with Metering Station


3.3 Project Location

The project site is located at Meghnaghat, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The site is

situated to the west of a box- shaped island formed due to meandering of River Meghna from

its main course. The site is surrounded by Meghna River in the north, west and south

direction.

Figure 3-2 shows the Project Location Map. In the map red blocked area shows the RMS area,

green blocked area shows the proposed metering station, and blue dot line indicates the

proposed 400m approx. spur gas pipeline from RMS to metering station. Existing project

location condition shown in

Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3.

(Source: EQMS, 2021)

Figure 3-2: Project Location Map


RMS Area of 718MW (Net) CCPP 10m Wide Road in front of 718MW (Net)

CCPP

Gaspipeline Route- From CCPP RMS to

Meghnaghat CGS (Valve Station) (400m

approx.)

Proposed Gas Pipeline Route near Orion

Power Plant

Location of Meghnaghat CGS (Valve Station) Existing GTCL Gas Valve Station

(Source: EQMS, February 2021)

Figure 3-3: Existing Project Site and Surrounding


3.4 Gas Pipeline

3.4.1 Method of Gas Pipeline Installation

Designed gas pressure for this proposed gas pipeline will be 1100 psig. The land for

construction of spur gas pipeline is own by BPDB. The right of way to construct the spur gas

pipeline has obtained by Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited

(TGTDCL). The spur gas pipeline will follow Natural Gas Safety Rules, 1991.

The proposed spur gas pipeline will be installed following the open excavation method. And

which will be installed before construction of the drain. And also, road cross will be done by

open excavation method. As this road is not use for public purpose no community access issue

will raise and road crossing work will be done by communicating with neighbor power plant

during off-peak hours for short period of time. Minimum Trench Dimension of gas pipeline

construction are given in

Figure 3-4.

(Note: source: Samsung C&T, 2021)

Figure 3-4: Method of Spur Gas Pipeline Installation

3.4.2 Land

Construction of the RMS, Valve station and spur gas line don’t require any land development.

3.4.3 Utility Demand

Water, fuel and electricity are necessary for the pipeline construction activities. The

approximate utility demand for the pipeline construction is presented in Table 3-2.


Table 3-2: Utility Consumption during Construction

Utilities Quantity Source

Water Approximate 300 m3 of water will be needed for

hydro test.

Deep tube well

Electricity 200 KW/day 200kVA Generator

One (1) set will be

mobilized and it will

cover required

electricity

HSD • 200L/Day for Crane 50Ton/Trailer/Generator

• 60 Days for PIPING Installation Work

(Installation ONLY)

• 12,000 Liter Required for PIPING Work.

The fuel will be carried to the site on need basis

but not more than 1000 liter at a time.

BPCL

(Source: Samsung C&T, 2021)

3.4.4 Manpower Requirements

Approximately 100 people will be required during construction of Gas Spur line.

3.4.5 Estimated Work Schedule

The completion of works will take approximately 3-4 months. After detail engineering

design work schedule will be finalized.

ESIA Report RBLPL Spur Gas Pipeline 31 August 2021

4 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Introduction

This section includes the existing environmental baseline status of Project (Spur Gas Pipeline) study

area, covering both environmental and social aspects. A combination of primary and secondary data

sources has been used for this study. In addition, on-ground reconnaissance and focus group

discussion have been carried out to establish and understand the environmental and socio-economic

baseline for the supplementary ESIA of Spur Gas Pipeline.

Baseline data has been collected within the 2 km area of influence. This study does not consider the

CCPP ESIA report baseline. New baseline data has been collected based on monitoring in the AoI.

Monitoring has been done in dry season (January-March 2021) which represent worse baseline

condition.

The likely impacts on the environment based on the actual and foreseeable events/project activities.

For the impact assessment, wherever necessary, professional judgment, experience and knowledge

on similar projects will be used. Data for this chapter were collected from:

• Secondary Sources: This included data from literature reviews, maps and monitoring reports;

• Primary Sources: This included gathering information from field surveys, laboratory analysis

and public consultations in the project area.

The baseline condition of environmental quality in the locality of project site serves as the basis for

identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. The baseline environmental quality is assessed

through field studies within the impact zone for various components of the environment, viz. air,

noise, water, land and socio-economic etc.

Data was collected from secondary sources for the macro-environmental setting like climate

(temperature, rainfall and humidity), physiography, geology etc. Firsthand information has been

collected to record the micro-environmental features within and adjacent to the project area.

Collection of primary information includes extrapolating environmental features on proposed project

design, location and measurement of socio-cultural features adjoining with the project area. Ambient

air, noise and water quality samples were collected in terms of environment quality to prepare a

baseline database. Consultation was another source of information to explain local environmental

conditions, impacts and suggestions etc.

The following section describes the baseline environment into four broad categories:

• Physical Environment: Geology, Topology, Land-use, Soils, Meteorology and Hydrology;

• Biological Environment: Factors related to life such as habitats, aquatic life, fisheries, terrestrial habitats and flora and fauna;

• Environmental Quality: Air, Water and Noise Quality;

• Socio-economic Environment: Anthropological factors like demography, income and infrastructure.


4.2 Area of Influence (AoI)

The Area of Influence (AoI) of the project comprises of the project site and the surrounding area,

where the influence of the project activities is anticipated. The areas likely to be affected by the project

and its associated activities include:

• The project activities and facilities that are directly owned operated or managed by the project proponent (including by contractors) and that are components of the project, such as switchyard, control room and transmission line to power grid sub-stations;

• Impacts from unplanned but predictable developments caused by the project that shall occur later or at a related location such as increase in traffic on the approach road;

• Impacts on biodiversity or on ecosystem services upon which affected communities’ livelihood are dependent;

Further to this, the AoI with respect to the environmental and social resources was considered based

on the following impacts:

Air Quality

• Impact on ambient air quality from vehicle exhaust- 500 and dust due to construction actvities-200 meter from the project site

Noise

• Noise impact area (defined as the area over which an increase in environmental noise levels due to the project can be detected) - typically 500 m from the project site and 100 m from the access road.

Water

• There will be no impact on water body. Therefore, it is not required to define water quality impact zone for the Spur Gas Pipeline project.

Traffic

• The approach road is about 2 kilometers. During construction phase traffic in the road will be increased.

Flora and Fauna (Terrestrial and Aquatic)

• The areas immediately adjacent to the project footprint within which a zone of ecological disturbance is created through increased dust, human presence and project related activities (e.g., trampling, transportation). This kind of disturbance has been estimated to occur within the project footprint and surrounding areas of about 500 m from the activity areas.

Based on the above the AoI for environmental studies was limited to 2 km from the project site.

Socio-economic/Social

The AoI for social receptors was fixed to include 2 km radial zone which has been developed based

on the reconnaissance site visits and stakeholder consultations with the local community. 2 km Buffer

study area map is shown in Figure 4-1.


Figure 4-1: Area of Influence

4.3 Key Feature of the Site and Surroundings

The Project site is located within the Meghnaghat power hub, located in the Narayanganj District of

Bangladesh. The Meghnaghat power hub is situated about 20 km away from the Narayanganj District

Headquarters and located about 2 km northwest of the new Meghna Bridge. There is no establishment

present in the site. Details of areas surrounding the proposed project site are as under.

• North: Meghna River, Agricultural Land, Settlement, Industry

• South: Meghna River

• East: Industries

• West: Meghna River, Agricultural Land, Settlement, Char Balaki

Important features around the project site are shown in Figure 4-2.


Figure 4-2: Location of key feature around the proposed project site

List of important features around the project site is presented in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Important features around the power plant

Sl. Name Direction Distance

(meter)

GPS

Location

1. 400 kV Transmission Line North 230 m 23°36'47.59"N 90°35'44.31"E

2. 450 MW Power Plant North 777 m 23°36'59.02"N 90°35'44.81"E

3. Fresh Tea North East 310 m 23°36'48.59"N 90°35'54.74"E

4. Summit Batch Plant North 160 m 23°36'41.63"N 90°35'43.32"E

5. Reliance Power Plant South West 630 m 23°36'24.74"N 90°35'34.87"E

6. Summit Power Plant East 360 m 23°36'30.78"N 90°35'54.64"E

7. Summit Power Jetty South West 840 m 23°36'23.25"N 90°35'27.42"E

8. Summit Laydown Area West 530 m 23°36'31.70"N 90°35'31.40"E

9. Orion Power Plant West 400 m 23°36'38.47"N 90°35'29.87"E

10. Unique Meghnaghat Power

Plant North 700 m 23°36'53.06"N 90°35'27.42"E


Sl. Name Direction Distance

(meter)

GPS

Location

11. Project Site North 0 m 23°36'38.15"N 90°35'42.26"E

Photographs of project site and surrounding taken during base line study are presented in Figure 4-3.

400 KV Transmission Line 450 MW Meghnaghat Power Plant

Fresh Godown Summit Batch Plant

Reliance Power Plant Summit Power Plant


Summit Laydown Area Orion Power Plant

Unique Power Plant Project Site (Spur Gas Pipeline)

Source: EQMS Field Visit February 2021

Figure 4-3: Pictures of key features around the Project Site


4.4 Physical Environment

4.4.1 Climate

Climatic sub-regions of Bangladesh are presented in Figure 4-4 and AoI fall under the South-Central

Region. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department monitors different climatic elements in 35

weather stations in Bangladesh. The meteorological data for the study area was obtained from the

meteorological station located in Dhaka which is the nearest from the project site.

Source: Rashid, Haroun Er, 1991

Figure 4-4: Climatic zones in Bangladesh

In the south-central zone rainfall is abundant, being above 1,900 mm annually. The range of

temperature is, as can be expected, much less than to the west, but more than in South-eastern zone.

This is a transitory zone between the South-eastern, North-western and South-western zones and

most of the severe hail storms, nor'westers and tornadoes are recorded in this area.

The climate of Bangladesh is heavily influenced by Asiatic monsoon. The monsoonal influence results

in three distinct seasons:

• Pre-monsoon hot season (from March to May);

• Rainy monsoon season (from June to September); and

• Cool dry winter season (from October to February). Bangladesh is located in the tropical monsoon region, and its climate is characterized by high

temperature, heavy rainfall, often excessive humidity, and fairly marked seasonal variations. From a

climatic point of view, three distinct seasons can be recognized in Bangladesh - the cool dry season


from October through February, the pre-monsoon hot season from March through May, and the rainy

monsoon season which lasts from June through September. Most places receive more than 1,525 mm

of rain a year, and areas near the hills receive 5,080 mm per year. Most rains occur during the monsoon

(June-September) and little occurs in winter (November-February). Moderate rains are also reported

in the months of March, April and October.

4.4.1.1 Temperature

The proposed project site is situated besides Meghna River. The monthly average minimum and

maximum temperatures recorded at the Dhaka weather station are presented in Figure 4-5. The

lowest monthly average temperature recorded in the past 30 years was in January 1989 (11.3° C). The

highest monthly average temperature was 36.4 °C in April 2014. Throughout the year, the highest

temperatures are generally in March through October, and the lowest temperatures are in December

through February.

Source: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)

Figure 4-5: Temperature variation at Dhaka Station (1989 to 2018)

4.4.1.2 Rainfall

During the monsoon (June to September), wind direction from the southwest brings moisture laden

air from the Bay of Bengal, when the heaviest rainfall occurs. About 80% of the total rainfall occurs in

this period. Average annual total rainfall at Dhaka station is about 1974 mm from 1989 to 2018.

Highest annual rainfall is recorded 2892 mm in 2017. The peak one-day highest rainfall is 341 mm

recorded in 14 September 2004. An insignificant amount of rainfall has also been recorded in winter

(November to February). Monthly average rainfall recorded at the Dhaka station (1989 to 2018) is

shown in Figure 4-6.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Maximum 24.7 28.4 32.2 33.9 33.6 32.8 32.1 32.2 32.3 31.9 29.8 26.4

Minimum 13.4 16.5 20.9 24.0 25.0 26.2 26.4 26.4 26.0 24.2 19.7 15.3

Average 18.4 22.1 26.2 28.6 29.0 29.1 28.9 29.0 28.7 27.6 24.2 20.2

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

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per

atu

re (

ºC)

Month

Monthly Maximum, Minimum and Average Temperature at Dhaka Meteorological Station(1989-2018)



Figure 4-6: Average of Total Monthly Rainfall in mm (1989-2018) at Dhaka Station

4.4.1.3 Humidity

Due to the proximity with the Meghna River and evaporation from the river surface, humidity is high

in the study area. It is also responsible for the fluctuation of temperature in the region. The monthly

average relative humidity varies from 60% to 83%. Humidity remains high in summer and

comparatively low in winter season. The meteorological data of humidity from 1987 to 2016 indicates

that humidity is highest during monsoon season (June to September) and lowest during the dry

season (January-March). Monthly average relative humidity at the Dhaka station is shown in Figure

4-7.


Figure 4-7: Average Monthly Relative Humidity in % (1989-2018) at Dhaka Station

4.4.2 Wind speed and direction

The wind direction in Dhaka meteorological station is generally from West-North-West (WNW) to

East-South-East (ESE) direction. Average monthly wind speeds were also higher during March, April,


Rainfall 9.4 17.7 52.0 123.4 258.0 321.7 388.7 318.3 302.1 178.3 24.8 11.0

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350.0

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(in

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)

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Monthly Average Rainfall at Dhaka Meteorological Station( 1989-2018)


Humidity 70.3 62.8 60.6 69.0 75.3 80.7 82.1 81.5 81.8 77.8 72.2 72.9

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May and June with the maximum wind speed of 8.5 m/s recorded during the month of March. Wind

blows from south to north during monsoon. Monthly wind rose diagram at Dhaka Station is shown

in Figure 4-8 Seasonal and Annual wind roses are shown in Figure 4-9and Figure 4-10 respectively.

January February March

April May June

July August September


October November December

Source: Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka

Figure 4-8: Monthly wind speed and direction at Dhaka in 2018

Pre Monsoon Monsoon Post Monsoon


Figure 4-9: Seasonal Wind Rose Diagram, 2018


Figure 4-10: Annual Wind Rose diagram at Dhaka, 2018


4.4.3 Geology

According to the Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), the proposed project area falls in “Alluvial Sand”.

Alluvial Sand

Light to brownish-grey, coarse sand to fine silty sand. Sand is generally subrounded; constitutes

channel, bar, and levee deposits along rivers and larger tributaries; small and medium scale cross

beds and laminations are common. Brahamaputra River sand ranges in size from coarse to fine;

Padma and Meghna River sand is medium to fine. Grain size decreases generally from north to south

and away from channels. Brahmaputra sand contains mostly quartz, feldspar, mica, and significant

amounts of heavy minerals, indicating that the sands are first-cycle sediments from the Himalaya

Mountains and the Shillong Plateau. Ganges sand contains fewer heavy minerals; its composition

reflects source areas in the Himalaya Mountains and the Indian Shield. Meghna sand contains quartz-

rich, reworked sediments from sandy Tertiary rocks in the Fold Belt admixed with sediment derived

from igneous rocks of Shillong Plateau. Some coarse sand is found along streams in the Sylhet area.

The geological map of the study area is presented in Figure 4-11.

Source: Geological Survey of Bangladesh, 2001

Figure 4-11: Geological map of Bangladesh showing the project area


4.4.4 Hydrology and Drainage

Main water body within the study area is River Meghna. The Meghna River is one of the major and

holiest rivers in Bangladesh, one of the three that form the Ganges Delta, the largest delta on earth,

which fans out to the Bay of Bengal. A part of the Surma-Meghna River System, Meghna is formed

inside Bangladesh in Kishoreganj District above Bhairab Bazar by joining of the Surma and

the Kushiyara, both of which originate in the hilly regions of eastern India as the Barak River. Figure

4-12 shows major rivers and water body around the project area.

Figure 4-12: Hydrology and Drainage Map around the Project Area

4.4.5 Soil Type

Bangladesh soil map with the project site is shown in Figure 4-13. Project site soil type is middle and

lower Meghna river flood plain soil.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges_Delta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surma-Meghna_River_System

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kishoreganj_District

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhairab_Bazar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surma_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushiyara_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_River


Source: SRDI

Figure 4-133: Soil map of Bangladesh showing the project area

4.4.6 Land Use

The land uses of the AoI have been studied using high-resolution satellite imagery and through

subsequent ground-truth exercise conducted during the site reconnaissance surveys. Land use

inventories are an essential component in land resources evaluation and environmental studies due

to the changing nature of land use patterns. The evaluation of the existing environmental status of

the study area was divided into a zone of 0-2 km. This revealed that the land use/land cover consists

mainly of agricultural land, homestead vegetation, water body. Table 4-2 shows the existing land

use composition around 2 km of the study area and Figure 4-14 shows Land Use map for 2 km study

area.


Figure 4-14: Land use/Land cover map shows the land use pattern within 2 Km of the study area

In the 2 km study area, the major land use goes to River area that constitutes 1,112 Acres which is

35.8%. The second major land use is Industrial area 22.00 % (684 Acres) of the study area. Besides,

there are about 564 Acres of crop area (18.15%) within the study area.

Table 4-2: Existing Land Use Composition Around 2 km of the Project Study Area

Criteria 2 Km

Area (Acres) Percentage (%)

Crop land 564 18.15%

Industry 684 22.01%

Jetty 1 0.03%

Pond 34 1.09%

River 1112 35.79%

Road 53 1.71%

Sand fill 71 2.29%

Settlement with homestead vegetation 466 15.00%

Vegetation 77 2.48%

Total 3107 100.00

Source: Google earth image analysis


4.5 Natural Hazards

4.5.1 Earthquake

Bangladesh has continually been one of the seismically active regions of the world and has

experienced numerous large earthquakes during the past 200 years. Many of seismic tectonic studies

have been undertaken on the area comprising the Indo-Burman ranges and their western extension

and in the northern India. A seismic zoning map of Bangladesh has been proposed in 1979 by

Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) dividing the country into three seismic zone which was

accompanied by and outline of a code for earthquake resistant design. Later, a new updated seismic

zoning map and detailed seismic design provisions have been incorporated in Bangladesh National

Building Code (BNBC, 1993). A seismicity map of Bangladesh and its adjoining areas has also been

prepared by BMD and GSB. The revised BNBC 2017 has divided the seismic zones of Bangladesh into

four different categories such as Zone-1, Zone-2, Zone-3 and Zone-4 respectively as shown in Figure

4-15.

The Site and AoI are located in Zone-II, where building design of moderate levels will be necessary.

Figure 4-15: Map showing Earthquake Zones of Bangladesh with project area

4.5.2 Floods

The map of the flood prone area in Bangladesh is shown in Figure 4-16 Geographical location of the

project area lies in moderately river flooding zone.


Figure 4-16: Flood Map of Bangladesh with project area

Floods are annual phenomena in Bangladesh. Normally the most severe floods occur during the

months of July and August (DMB, 2010). Regular river floods (during monsoon season) affect 20% of

the country which may increase up to 67% in extreme years like the 1998 flood.

The floods of 1988, 1998 and 2004 were simply disastrous (SDC, 2010). There are four types of floods

in Bangladesh (DMB, 2010):

• Monsoon floods along major rivers during the monsoon rains (June-September);

• Flash floods caused by overflowing of hilly rivers of eastern and northern Bangladesh (Normally during April-May and September-November);

• Rain floods caused by drainage congestion during heavy rains; and

• Coastal floods caused by storm surges

4.6 Road Traffic

Road Traffic Status

Road Traffic survey had been conducted earlier at the same location. Hence, those data have been

used for this supplementary ESIA baseline. Two traffic survey had been conducted in the same

location for weekday and weekend in the approach road of Reliance Power Plant for 24 hours. The

location of the traffic survey conducted was at the intersection of Dhaka-Chittagong highway and

Reliance Power Plant approach road. Vehicles were categorized as heavy vehicle


(bus/truck/trailer/Pickup), light vehicle (private car, auto rickshaw, CNG, Tempo, motor cycle) and

non-motorized vehicle (rickshaw, bicycle etc.). The road traffic survey was conducted on 13th and 14th

August 2020. The survey location map is given in Figure 4-17. The details of the road traffic survey

locations are shown in Table 4-3.

Source: EQMS survey team

Figure 4-17: Location Map of Road Traffic Survey

Table 4-3: Road Traffic Survey location

Code Monitoring Location Road /River name Date Geographic

Location

RT1 Besides Meghnaghat

Jame Mashjid

Meghnaghat plant

road

13.08.2020

Thursday

and

14.08.2020

Friday

23°61'57.20"N

90°61'03.83"E

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, August, 2020

Weekday Road Traffic Status

Road traffic movement during weekday was determined through RT-1 which was conducted on 13th

August 2020. A total of 971 vehicles were counted during weekday. Vehicular distribution on the

road during weekday is shown in Figure 4-18.


Source: Road traffic Survey, conducted by EQMS Team, August, 2020

Figure 4-18: Distribution of various types of vehicles on connecting road between Dhaka-Chittagong highway to Reliance Power Plant

It is observed that large and medium trucks as well as Car and microbus are predominant in the road.

Total 229 Large to small trucks were counted during traffic survey. Cars and micro buses were also

observed as a major category of vehicle during day time. Movements of trailers, trucks and pickups

were observed throughout the day and night time. Distribution ratio of Light and Heavy vehicles on

the road is 28:10. Hourly total number of vehicles pass the counting point is shown in Figure 4-19.

Source: Road Traffic Survey, conducted by EQMS Team, August 2020

Figure 4-19: Hourly vehicular movement on connecting road between Dhaka-Chittagong

highway and Reliance Power Plant on weekday

Rickshaw/By-cycle, 10.7%

Motor Cycle, 20.7%

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17.4%

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It was observed that vehicle movement increased from 7 AM and it was peak at 12 PM. Number of

vehicles on the road decreased afer 8-9 PM and it was minimum at midnight.

Weekend Road Traffic Status

Road traffic movement during weekend was determined through RT-2 which was conducted on 14th

August 2020 A total of 639 vehicles were counted during weekend. Vehicle distribution on Dhaka-

Chittagong highway and Reliance Power Plant given in Figure 4-20.



Chittagong highway and Reliance Power Plant on weekend

It is observed that large and medium trucks as well as Motor cycles are predominant in the road

during weekend. Total 229 Large to small trucks were counted during traffic survey. Cars and micro

buses were also observed as a major category of vehicle during day time. Movements of trailers,

trucks and pickups were observed throughout the day and night time. Distribution ratio of Light and

Heavy vehicles on the road is 18:9. Hourly total number of vehicles pass the counting point is shown

in Figure 4-21.

Rickshaw/By-cycle, 6.3%, 6%

Motor Cycle, 24.1%, 24%

CNG Motor/ Easy Bike, 17.1%, 17%

Private Car/Micro Bus, 20.7%, 21%

Bus, 0.3%, 0%

Truck/ Trailer/ Lorry/ Cover Van/Pickup, 31.6%, 32%

Vehicle distribution during weekday



Figure 4-21 Hourly vehicular movement on connecting road between Dhaka-Chittagong

Highway and Reliance Power Plant Road on weekend

Comparative analysis between weekday and weekend vehicular movement

A graphical comparison of vehicle movements during weekday and weekend is shown in Figure

4-22.


Figure 4-22: Graphical comparison between weekday and weekend vehicle movement intensity

in surveyed area

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From the above figures a visible change in the numbers of vehicles movements observed in weekday

and weekend. During weekday the number of vehicle movement is significantly higher than that of

weekend. private cars or microbus along with Truck, Tailor, Pickups are the most predominant

category. There is not much difference in the movement of Heavy vehicles like Trucks, Trailers and

pickups. But movement of private cars and microbuses decreased noticeably in weekday. Other light

vehicles like Motor cycle, CNG, Easy bike also found to be in less volume during the weekday.

4.7 Environmental Quality

4.7.1 Ambient Air Quality

Five air quality monitoring locations has been selected and around the project site based on prevailing

wind direction and importance of the receptors.

Methodology

Using HAZ Scanner air quality monitoring system, ambient air quality of the study area was

monitored at five (5) locations for once during the air quality sampling period (Feb- Mar 2021). The

monitoring parameters are Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of

Nitrogen (NOx), and Carbon Monoxide (CO). HAZ Scanner has done automatic sampling and

analysis in every minutes. Minute wise data has been stored in HAZ scanner memory log. For

Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) data has been

collected for 24 hours. Average value has been reported for each parameter.

Selection of Sampling Locations

For supplementary ESIA baseline status of the ambient air quality has been established through a

scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The ambient air quality monitoring

locations were based on the following aspects covered in field survey plan developed prior to the

field work.

• Meteorological conditions of the area based on information of BMD observatory at Dhaka

station;

• Topography of the study area; and

• Location of sensitive receptors such as major settlements;

Air Quality Monitoring Location

The geographical locations and setting of the ambient air quality monitoring locations have been

presented in Table 4-4 and shows in Figure 4-23.

Table 4-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Sl. Sampling Station Station Code Date Geographic Location

1. Project (Spur Gas

Pipeline) site AQ1 15/02/2021

23°36'37.40"N

90°35'38.96"E

2. In front of GTCL Gas

Valve Station AQ2 17/02/2021

23°36'46.32"N

90°35'36.97"E


Sl. Sampling Station Station Code Date Geographic Location

3. In front of Summit

Power Plant AQ3 18/02/2021

23°36'38.72"N

90°35'45.85"E

4. Inside Reliance Power

Plant AQ4 23/02/2021

23°36'27.19"N

90°35'42.62"E

5. Mihunullah’s House, Kurbanpur

AQ5 02/03/2021 23°36'54.61"N

90°35'17.67"E

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, February 2021

Figure 4-23: Ambient Air and Noise Level Monitoring Location

Pictures taken during air quality monitoring are shown in Figure 4-24.


Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, February-March 2021

Figure 4-24: Photographs of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Monitoring Results

Monitoring data were stored in the HAZ scanner memory. This data has been transferred via USB

drive and process to see the air quality monitoring results. HAZ scanner air quality monitoring data

are presented in Table 4-5 along with the ambient air quality standard of Bangladesh and IFC.

AQ1: Project site

AQ2: In front of GTCL Gas Valve Station

AQ3: Infront of Summit Power Plant AQ4: Inside Reliance Power Plant

AQ5: Mihunullah’s House, Kurbanpur


Table 4-5: Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

Sl. Sampling location

Sampling date

Ambient air pollution concentration in µg/m3

PM2.5 µg/m3 PM10 µg/m3 SO2 µg/m3 NOx µg/m3 CO*

Ppm

1. AQ1 15/02/2021 18.9 32.5 35.8 32.2 0.05

2. AQ2 17/02/2021 20.5 35.8 38.9 24.5 0.06

3. AQ3 18/02/2021 22.4 42.2 42.5 32.2 0.06

4. AQ4 23/02/2021 38.2 64.5 37.8 35.2 0.08

5. AQ5 02/03/2021 31.5 52.8 16.8 28.8 0.08

Duration (hours) 24 24 24 24 8

Weather Condition Sunny

**ECR,1997 Standard

(Schudule-2) 65 150 365

100

(annual) 09

IFC/World Bank Standard*** 25 50 20 40 (annual)

for NO2 ---

Source: Air quality analysis done by EQMS Consulting Limited, 2021

Date of analysis: February-March 2021

Note:

* CO concentrations and standards are 8-hourly only.

** The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 which was

amended on 19July 2005 vide S.R.O. No. 220-Law/2005.

***IFC: International Finance Corporation, WB: World Bank follow WHO Standard.

Discussion

PM2.5

PM2.5 level in the ambient year varies from 18.9 to 38.2 µg/m3 for 24-hour average period. Maximum

PM2.5 level found in AQ4, the power plant construction site and minimum PM2.5 level found in AQ1,

the project site. However, the PM2.5 level found within the standard limit of DoE, Bangladesh in all

locations.

PM10

PM10 level in the ambient year varies from 32.5 to 64.5 µg/m3 for 24-hour average period. Maximum

PM10 level found in AQ3, the power plant construction site and minimum PM10 level found in AQ1,

the project site. However, the PM10 level found within the standard limit of DoE, Bangladesh in all

locations.

SO2

SO2 level in the ambient air varies from 16.8 to 42.5 µg/m3 for 24-hour average period. Maximum SO2

level found in AQ3, close to the proposed gas metering station and minimum SO2 level found in AQ5

at Kurbanpur. However, the SO2 level found within the standard limit of DoE, Bangladesh in all

locations.


NOx

NOx level in the ambient year varies from 24.5 to 35.2 µg/m3 for 24-hour average period. Maximum

NOx level found in AQ4 the power plant construction site, and minimum NOx level found in AQ2

close to the proposed gas metering station. However, the NOx level found within the standard limit

of DoE, Bangladesh in all locations.

CO

Monitoring level of CO in ambient air at all locations is less than 9 ppm which is well below the

national ambient air quality standard.

4.7.2 Ambient Noise Quality

Six noise monitoring location have been selected from the project (spur gas pipeline) AoI to determine

baseline noise for this supplementary EISA report. Noise in these areas have been compared with the

industrial noise standard of Bangladesh. The details of noise monitoring locations are given in Table

4-6 and the noise monitoring locations are shown in Figure 4-23 along with Air Quality monitoring

location.

Table 4-6: Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

Code Location

Distance from

GIS

Substation

(meter)

Geographic

location

Monitoring

Date

Category of

Area/Receptor

NL1 Project site 170 23°36'37.40"N

90°35'38.96"E 15/02/2021 Industrial

NL2 In front of GTCL Gas

Valve Station 200

23°36'46.32"N

90°35'36.97"E 17/02/2021 Industrial

NL3 In front of Summit Power

Plant 130

23°36'38.72"N

90°35'45.85"E 17/02/2021 Industrial

NL4 Inside Reliance Power

Plant 548

23°36'27.19"N

90°35'42.62"E 17/02/2021 Industrial

NL5 In front of Mihunullah’s

House, Kurbanpur 776

23°36'54.77"N

90°35'17.98"E 03/03/2021 Residential

NL6

Adjacent to the

Settlement Area,

Meghnaghat Plant Road

650 23°36'48.14"N

90°36'5.84"E 23/02/2021 Residential


Pictures taken during noise monitoring in and around the project site are shown in Figure 4-25

NL1 NL2

NL3 NL4

NL5 NL6

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, February-March 2021

Figure 4-25: Pictures taken during noise monitoring in and around project site

Noise monitoring results are shown in Table 4-7.


Table 4-7: Noise Level Parameter in and around the Proposed Site

Location Equivalent Noise level (dB(A))

Applicable National Standard (dB(A)) **

Leq day Leq night Lmax Lmin Day Night

NL1 68.5 65.2 85.5 48.2 75 70

NL2 65.8 61.2 79.2 52.2 75 70

NL3 62.5 49.5 78.2 52.2 75 70

NL4 56.7 52.4 71.0 39 75 70

NL5 57.7 48.8 75.2 38.9 55 45

NL6 58.2 48.5 82.2 37.8 60 50

Source: Field Survey by EQMS, February 2021

Note: The time from 0600 hrs. to 2100 hrs. are counted as daytime and from 2100 hrs. to 0600 hrs. are counted as night

time.

**Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 (Schedule 4) (subsequent amendment in 2006)

Ambient noise at NL1, NL2, NL3 and NL4 are within the permissible limit set by DoE as well as by

IFC for industrial area. Noise level at NL5, which is considered as residential area was found little

higher than the acceptable limit for residence area due to another under construction power plant

near the monitoring location. Noise level at NL6 was found within the standard limit for mixed area.

4.7.3 Water Quality

Two surface water samples and two ground water samples have been collected from AoI of project

(spur gas pipeline) inside the Reliance Power Plant and nearby village respectively. The samples were

analyzed for parameters covering physio-chemical characteristics which include certain heavy metals

and trace elements.

The samples were analyzed as per standard procedure/method given in Standard Method for

Examination of Water and Waste Water Edition 20, published by APHA. Water quality parameters

are checked against Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997-Schedule 3 (a) and ECR-Shcedule-

3(b). The quality of surface water was compared with the standards for Inland Surface Water,

Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997-Schedule 3 (a) whereas the groundwater was

compared with the Drinking Water Standard ECR-Schedule-3 (b), 1997. The standards have been

presented along with the monitoring results of surface and groundwater for comparison. Details of

the analysis method and protocol are presented in Table 4-8.

Table 4-8: Method for Water Analysis

Parameter Unit Analysis Method

Arsenic mg/l Modified Gutzeit method

Ammonia mg/l Nessler

Chromium mg/l Diphenyl Carbohydrazide Method

Coliform (Fecal) N/100ml MFM


Parameter Unit Analysis Method

Coliform (Total) N/100ml MFM

DO mg/l DO Meter

Iron mg/l Phenanthroline Method

Lead mg/l AAS

Manganese mg/l Periodate Oxidation

Nitrate mg/l Cadmium Reduction

pH ---- Hanna Combo Meter

TDS mg/l Hanna Combo Meter

Temperature °C Hanna Combo Meter

Oil and Grease mg/l Gravimetric Method

BOD5 mg/l 5 Day Incubation Meter

COD mg/l USEPA 410.4

Cd mg/l APHA 3110.B

Water Level m Wash Boring Method

Phosphate mg/l Photometric method

4.7.3.1 Surface Water Quality

Two surface water samples have been collected from the project AoI area. Sampling locations of

surface water are presented in Table 4-9.

Table 4-9: Surface water sampling locations in and around the project site

Sl. Sampling location Sampling Code Sampling

Date

Geographic

location

Type of

Source

1 Meghna River (West

side of 718MW CCPP) SW1

14-02-2021 23°36'29.84"N

90°35'13.05"E River

2 Meghna River (South

side of 718MW CCPP) SW2

14-02-2021 23°36'15.61"N

90°35'42.63"E River


Sampling locations of surface and ground water is shown in Figure 4-26.



Figure 4-26: Surface Water and Ground Water and Soil sampling locations

Pictures taken during sampling and on field testing are shown in Figure 4-27.

SW1 (West side of 718MW CCPP) SW2 Meghna River (South side of 718MW CCPP)


Figure 4-27: Photographs taken during surface water sampling and on-site test


Analytical results from surface water sampling test are presented in Table 4-10 along with GoB

standards for surface water (ECR, 1997).

Table 4-10: Surface Water Quality Analysis Result

Parameter Unit Concentration

ECR’ 97 Standards** SW1 SW2

pH - 7.95 7.97 6.5 – 8.5

DO mg/l 6.2 6.6 5 or more

TDS ppm 70 70 -

Conductivity µS/cm 150 150 -

Alkalinity mg/l 70 55 -

Iron mg/l 0.15 0.16 -

Chloride mg/l 5.1 4.6 -

Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l 33 33 -

Temperature °C 20.7 20.8 -

Arsenic mg/l 0.0 0.0 -

TSS mg/l 33 20 -

Turbidity NTU 4.10 7.18 -

Salinity ppt 0.07 0.07 -

Manganese µg/l 0.1 0.1 -

Cadmium mg/l 0.015 0.017 -

Calcium mg/l 131 138 -

Chromium µg/l 0.0 0.1 -

Zinc mg/l 0.04 0.05 -

Copper mg/l 0.02 0.01 -

Lead mg/l 0.013 0.021 -

Magnesium mg/l 6 12 -

Fluoride mg/l <0.01 0.08 -

Nitrate mg/l 0.1 0.0 -

Sulphate mg/l 18 15 -

Phosphate mg/l 1.3 1.2 -

COD mg/l 67 62 -



ECR’ 97 Standards** SW1 SW2

BOD5 at 20oC mg/l 0.2 0.2 6 or less

TC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* -

FC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* -

Hg ppb <0.1 <0.1 -

Oil and Grease mg/l 3 2 -

Note:

* According to Environmental Conservation Rules (ECR) 1997, Schedule 3(A); Best Practice based classification (Water Usable for

Fisheries)

WHO Standard: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/resourcesquality/wpcchap2.pdf

Primary data Source: Water quality analysis done by DPHE &EQMS Wet Laboratory, 2020

Some of the water quality parameters are discussed below.

pH

Value of pH in the surface water samples are 7.95 and 7.97. From the test result it was found that pH

of the surface water is in acceptable limit.

Turbidity:

Turbidity of SW1 and SW2 samples are 4.1 and 7.18 respectively.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD):

Chemical Oxygen Demand in the surface water samples are 67 and 62 mg/l.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD):

Biochemical Oxygen Demand were 0.2 mg/l in both samples

Dissolve Oxygen (DO):

Dissolved Oxygen was observed to be in the range of 6.2 to 6.6 mg/l. The water quality indicates that

fish species can survive in the water body.

Iron (Fe):

Iron was observed to be in the range of 0.15 to 0.16 mg/l.

Oil and Grease:

Oil and grease level in the surface water SW1 and SW2 are 3 and 2 mg/l which are within the standard

limit of 10 mg/l.

4.7.3.2 Ground Water Quality

Two ground water samples were collected during field visit. Table 4-11 represents the sampling

location of ground water in and around project site.

https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/resourcesquality/wpcchap2.pdf


Table 4-11: Sampling location of ground water

Sl. Sampling location Sampling

Date

Sampling

Code

Geographic

location

Type of

Source

1. Inside RBLPL project

site

17-02-2021 GW1 23°36'34.48"N

90°35'37.83"E

Bore well

2. Pachani, Mongoler

Gaon, Sonargaon,

Narayanganj

14-02-2021 GW2 23°36'30.65"N

90°34'40.15"E

Tube well

Analytical results from groundwater sampling test are presented in Table 4-12: Ground Water

Quality Analysis Result (Dry Period)

Parameter Unit

Concentration ECR’97 Standards**

GW1 GW2

pH - 6.5 7.26 6.5 – 8.5

DO mg/l 5.4 6.2 6.0

TDS ppm 220 240 1000

EC µS/cm 15 10 -


Iron mg/l 0.41 0.72 0.3 – 1.0

Chloride mg/l 25 23 150 - 600

Hardness mg/l 14 17 200 - 500

Arsenic mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

TSS mg/l 8 7 10

Turbidity NTU 3.45 3.68 10

Salinity ppt 1 2 -

Manganese mg/l 0.05 0.08 0.1

Cadmium mg/l -- 0.011 0.005

Calcium mg/l 11 13 75

Chromium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

Zinc mg/l 0.5 1.2 5


Parameter Unit

Concentration ECR’97 Standards**

GW1 GW2

Copper mg/l 0.2 0.1 1

Lead mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

Magnesium mg/l 5.5 7.3 30 - 35

Fluoride mg/l 0.1 0.2 1

Nitrate mg/l 0.0 0.0 10.0

Sulphate mg/l 112 120 400

Phosphate mg/l 1.8 1.4 6.0

Ammonia mg/l 0.30 0.42 0.50

COD mg/l 0.4 0.5 4

BOD5 at 20oC mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.2

TC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* 0

FC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* 0

Mercury (Hg) ppb <0.1 <0.1 0.001

Note:

*As per MPN (Most Probable Number) chart, the most probable number <0.2 indicates absence of test organism in 1 ml. Based on the

above test results the supplied Water sample is microbiologically acceptable in quality.

** According to Environmental Conservation Rules (ECR) 1997, Schedule 3(B); Standard for drinking water

Pictures captured during ground water sampling and on field test are shown in Figure 4-28.


GW 1 (Inside RBLPL project site) GW 2 (Pachani, Mongoler Gaon, Sonargaon,)

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team

Figure 4-28: Photographs taken during ground water sampling

Analytical results from ground water sample test are presented in Table 4-12 along with GoB

standards for drinking water (ECR 1997)

Table 4-12: Ground Water Quality Analysis Result (Dry Period)


ECR’97 Standards** GW1 GW2

pH - 6.5 7.26 6.5 – 8.5

DO mg/l 5.4 6.2 6.0

TDS ppm 220 240 1000

EC µS/cm 15 10 -


Iron mg/l 0.41 0.72 0.3 – 1.0

Chloride mg/l 25 23 150 - 600

Hardness mg/l 14 17 200 - 500

Arsenic mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

TSS mg/l 8 7 10

Turbidity NTU 3.45 3.68 10

Salinity ppt 1 2 -

Manganese mg/l 0.05 0.08 0.1

Cadmium mg/l -- 0.011 0.005

Calcium mg/l 11 13 75



ECR’97 Standards** GW1 GW2

Chromium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

Zinc mg/l 0.5 1.2 5

Copper mg/l 0.2 0.1 1

Lead mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.05

Magnesium mg/l 5.5 7.3 30 - 35

Fluoride mg/l 0.1 0.2 1

Nitrate mg/l 0.0 0.0 10.0

Sulphate mg/l 112 120 400

Phosphate mg/l 1.8 1.4 6.0

Ammonia mg/l 0.30 0.42 0.50

COD mg/l 0.4 0.5 4

BOD5 at 20oC mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.2

TC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* 0

FC MPN/ml <0.2* <0.2* 0

Mercury (Hg) ppb <0.1 <0.1 0.001

Note:

*As per MPN (Most Probable Number) chart, the most probable number <0.2 indicates absence of test organism in 1 ml. Based on the

above test results the supplied Water sample is microbiologically acceptable in quality.

** According to Environmental Conservation Rules (ECR) 1997, Schedule 3(B); Standard for drinking water

The key parameters in groundwater are discussed below, compared with the Bangladesh ECR

Standards for drinking water.

pH

The pH of two samples is 6.5 and 7.26, both samples are within the Bangladesh standard range of 6.5

to 8.5 for drinking water.

Total Dissolved Solid (TDS)

The TDS concentrations of the samples are 220 and 240 mg/l, both are below the Bangladesh Standard

(ECR’97) 1000 mg/l.

Turbidity

Turbidity of GW1 and GW2 samples are 3.45 and 3.68 NTU respectively, which are within the standard limit.

DO


The DO concentrations of both samples are 5.4 mg/l and 6.2 mg/l. Both results meet the Bangladesh

Standard limit for Bangladesh.

Heavy metals

Presence of Manganese and Arsenic in the ground water samples are not in alarming level of 0.1 and

0.05 ppm respectively.

Iron (Fe)

Concentration of Iron in GW1 is 0.41 mg/l and GW2 is 0.72 mg/l. Both values are within Bangladesh

standard limit.

4.7.4 Soil Quality

Soil quality sampling and analysis has been undertaken to compare with the overall baseline soil

quality characteristics around the project site. Sample was taken from the pre-identified locations.

Detail of the sampling location is provided in Table 4-13 and Figure 4-29.

Table 4-13: Soil Quality Sampling Locations

Sl. Sampling location Sampling Date Sampling Code Geographic location

1 Inside the power plant

area 12-1-2021 SQ1

23°36'25.92"N

90°35'43.04"E

2 Beside Gas pipeline

route 20-05-2021 SQ2

23°36'40.79"N

90°35'38.26"E

Picture captured during soil sampling is shown in Figure 4-28.

SQ1 SQ2

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, January 2021 and May 2021

Figure 4-29: Soil Sampling

Analysis Results and Discussions

The analysis results of physic-chemical parameters of soil sample are presented in Table 4-14.


Table 4-14: Soil Quality Analysis Result

Parameter Unit Concentration Standard

SQ1 SQ2

pH - 6.06 8.29 -

EC µS/cm 168.6 265 -

Nitrate µg/gm 9.35 8.82 -

Phosphate µg/gm 12.21 19.06 -

Chromium µg/gm 9.09 9.12 11

Cadmium µg/gm 0.083 <0.003 0.48

Nickel (Ni) µg/gm 5.44 8.67 72

Mercury µg/gm <0.0001 <0.001 1

Total Iron µg/gm 6794 9442 -

Lead (Pb) µg/gm 1.78 6.66 200

Arsenic µg/gm 0.42 1.77 11

Manganese µg/gm 98.8 117.9 -

In the Environmental Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997 has no soil quality standard. So, the testing

result has been compared with the USEPA soil standard. Comparing the existing result with the

standard, it can be concluded that the existing soil quality is good enough and also during the

construction and operation phase, there will be no contamination by any activities and also the

existing quality will be maintained.

4.8 Biological Environment

4.8.1 Introduction

Ecology is the scientific study of the processes regulating the distribution and abundance of

organisms and the interactions among them, and the study of how these organisms in turn mediate

the transport and transformation of energy and matter in the biosphere (i.e., the study of the design

of ecosystem structure and function).

The study area for ecological survey includes a buffer area of 2 km from the estimated center of the

spur gas pipeline construction site. Land use of buffer area includes River, Agricultural land, Road

side vegetation, Homestead vegetation. EQMS team comprising of two (02) ecologists conducted

survey for Transmission Line of 718 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Project at Meghnaghat under

Narayanganj during May 2021. The climatic condition during the ecological survey was clear and

sunny.

4.8.2 Objectives

The ecological survey of the project site was surveyed in May 2021 to assess the ecological conditions

in the study site and the likely impacts of transmission line construction. The study was undertaken

with following objective:


i. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Survey

• Assess the status of major floral and faunal components of all the terrestrial habitats

(Forest, grassland, fallow land, River, agro-ecosystem and homestead plantation) present

in the study area adopting different standard techniques;

• Collection and compilation of secondary information on the status of floral and faunal

components and habitats from the concerned stakeholders;

• Provide quantitative information on different floral and faunal components: using

statistical analysis and derive diversity indices;

• Identification and listing of floral and faunal species of conservation significant (rare,

endangered and threatened – RET species and endemic species in accordance with

International Union of Conservation for Nature - IUCN RED List/ MoEF) in the study

area;

• Identification of areas of conservation significance (Protect Areas: Sanctuary, National

Parks, Biosphere Reserve, Landscape and Sacred grows- pertaining to Floral diversity)

areas in the vicinity of the study area; and

• Assess the status of floral components (macro and micro flora) of perennial aquatic

habitats (Haor, lake, reservoirs/dams and rivers) present in the Project AoI(Including the

project site) adopting standard techniques.

ii. Aquatic Ecology

• Aquatic survey, including fish and stream macro invertebrates;

• Identify and evaluate the likely impacts on faunal components (Amphibians, reptiles,

terrestrial and aquatic birds and mammals) due to proposed projects and associated

activities and

• Suggest mitigation measures to minimize and/or to avoid identified impacts on different

faunal components.

iii. Fisheries Survey

• Identification of various fish species found in the study area based on survey and market

survey;

• Consultation with local people and local fishermen.

• Focused Group Discussions with Fishermen community in the study area;

4.8.3 Bio-Ecological Zone

IUCN has classified Bangladesh into 25 Bio-ecological Zones in the context of physiographic and

biological diversity. The studied area falls under the Bio-ecological Zone of 4b: Ganges Floodplain &

11: Major Rivers. Detail on this bio ecological zone is presented in Table 4-15, Table 4-16 and a map

of Bio-ecological zone is given in Figure 4-30.


Figure 4-30: Bio-Ecological Zone of Bangladesh

Table 4-15: Bio-ecological Zone 4b: Ganges Floodplain

Features Information

Location 210 50'-240 15’ N and 88020’-90030’ E

Relevant adm hq Rajshahi, Pabna, Rajbari, Faridpur, Shariatpur, Barisal, Meherpur, Chuadanga,

Jhenaidah, Magura, Jessore

Physiography Ganges river floodplain and Ganges tidal floodplain

Soil Calcareous dark gray floodplain soils and Calcareous brown flood soils

Rainfalls 1270-1780 mm

Temperature Maximum 370C, Minimum 110C

Flooding depth H-MH, MH-H, MH-L

Land use Rabi-B, aus-Fallow (lc), Fallow-Aus-T, aman (3a); Rabi-Mixed B. aus & aman (7b); Fallow-B. aman (8a); Boro Fallow (9d)

Floral diversity: Trees near water: Hijol(Barringtonia acutangula), Barun (Crataeva nurvala), Jiban

(Trema orientalis), Mandar (Erythrina indica)

Srubs: Chakunda (Cassia tora), Assam lata (Mikania scandens), Ban croton (Croton

bonplandianum)



Planted Trees: Khejur (Phoenix sylvestris), Narikel (Cocus nucifera), Amra (Spondias

pinnata), Supari (Areca catechu)

Aquatic Plants: Shada shapla (Nymphaea nouchali), Singara (Trapn bispinosa),

Kachuripana (Eicllhornia crassipes), Panchuli (Nymphoides indicum), Hogla (Typha

elephantina)

Faunal diversity: Mammals: Hanuman langur (Semnopithccus entellus); Five-striped palm squirrel

(Funambulus Fnnanti); Smooth- coated otter (Iutra perspicillata); Rufous-tailed hare

(Ivpus nigricollis).

Birds: Water cock (Gallicrex cinerea); Bank myna (Acridotheres ginginianus); Asian

paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi); Brahminy kite (llaliastur indus); River tern

(Sterna aurantia).

Reptiles: Yellow monitor (Varanus flavescens); Common vine snake (Ahaetulla

nasutus); Binocellate cobra (Naja naja), Painted roofed turtle (Kachuga kachuga).

Amphibians: Boulengeros frog (Rana alticola); Balloon frog (Uperodon globulosus).

Source: Atlas of Bio-ecological Zones of Bangladesh

Table 4-16: Bio-ecological Zone 11: Major Rivers


Location 220 55'-260 15’N and 88010’-90037’ E

Relevant adm hq Rajshahi, Kustia, Faridpur, Shariatpur, Chandpur, Narayanganj, Manikganj,

Tangail, Shirajganj, Kurigram, Rangpur

Physiography Young Brahmaputra floodplain, Ganges River floodplain

Soil Calcareous alluvium (non-saline), Noncalcareous alluvium

Rainfalls 1270-22900 mm

Temperature Maximum 370C, Minimum 90C

Flooding depth MH & ML

Land use Rabi-Aus-T, aman (2a); Rabi-Mixed B. aus & aman (7b); aus-Fallow(lc)

Floral diversity: Plants: Binna ghash (Vetiveria zizanoides), Kash (Saccharum spontaneum), Ghagra

(Xanthium indicum), Ban Palang (Rumex maritimus)

Faunal diversity: Mammals: Ganges River dolphin (Platanista gangetica); Bengal Fox (Vulpes

bengalensis); Greater bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica);

Birds: River lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii); Black-bellied tern (Sterna acuticauda);

Sand lark (Calandrella raytal); Spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha); Small

pranticole (Glareola laceta).

Reptiles: Birbron’s softshell turtle (Pelochelys bibroni); Gangetic gharial (Gavialis

gangeticus); Ganges softshell turtle (Aspideretes gangeticus), Median roofed turtle

(Kachuga tentoria).

Amphibians: Jeredon’s bull frog (Hoplobatrachus crassus); Skipper frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis).

Source: Atlas of Bio-ecological Zones of Bangladesh


4.8.4 Terrestrial Ecosystem

4.8.4.1 Terrestrial Flora

Methodology for Terrestrial Flora Survey

The Primary data collection of different components of the project area conducted by using well

established and accepted ecological methods in the different habitats. Quadrat sampling method has

been used for the counting the vegetation structure in and around the project area. A quadrat is a

frame that is laid down to mark out a specific area of the community to be sampled. Within the

quadrat frame, the occurrence of plant are recorded using an appropriate measure of abundance. The

quadrat method can be used virtually in any vegetation type to quantify the plant community. A

figure of study layout is given in Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31: Study Layout of the quadrat study for Trees, Shrub and Herb

A total of three quadrates study has been carried out around the project area for different floral

aspects. The ecology team has counted the different floral species in the study area. The Quadrates

study sites have been provided in the Table 4-17 and locations of the quadrats are shown in Figure

4-32.

Table 4-17: Quadrates for studying floral species

SL# Distance from the project boundary Quadrates GPS coordinates

1 1.56 km north-eastern side from the project

boundary Q1

23°37'16.68"N

90°36'23.21"E

2 667 m north-western side from the project

boundary Q2

23°36'59.78"N

90°35'18.97"E

3 1.54 km eastern side from the project

boundary Q3

23°36'38.35"N

90°34'42.21"E

4 1.47 km south-eastern side from the project

boundary Q4

23°36'6.02"N

90°34'57.20"E

The field data collection was mainly included on biodiversity assessment of different life of floral

elements such as trees, shrubs, climbers, herbs and grasses.


Figure 4-32: Map showing the quadrat sampling locations

4.8.4.2 Terrestrial Floral Analysis

Floral species composition was assessed from the field based primary survey data of four quadrats

laid in the AoI. The sampling plot size (quadrat) were 10 m x 10 m for trees, 5 m x 5 m for herbs and

fallow land and 1m x 1 m for grass land. The overall floral species are scarcely distributed within the

project AoI. The AoI is mostly covered with plant species from homestead plantations, roadside

plantations, agricultural lands, wetlands and fallow lands. A total of 39 species under 14 families of

trees were enumerated during the field survey (Table 4-18). Major tree species observed in and

around the roadside of the project area were Areca catechu (Supari), Cocos nucifera (Narikel), Phoenix

dactylifera (Khejur), Mangifera indica (Aam), Swietenia mahagoni (Mahagany) etc. Also, a total number

of 30 flora species comprising of herbs and shrubs were recorded during the field survey (Table 4-19).

Table 4-18: Flora Species (Trees) found in Project Area

SL# Local Name Common

Name Scientific Name Family Uses

Local

Status*

1. Aam Mango Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Fruit C

2. Akashmoni Earleaf Acacia Acacia

auriculiformis Fabaceae Asthetic C




Local

Status*

3. Amra Amora Spondias pinnata Anacardiaceae Fruit C

4. Arboroi Gooseberry tree Phyllanthus acidus Euphorbiaceae Tree Fruit

5. Ashwath Sacred Fig Trewia nudiflora Moraceae Fruit C

6. Ata Wild Sweetsop Annona reticulata Annonaceae Fruit C

7. Bash Bamboo Bambusa sp. Gramineae Timber VC

8. Bel Wood Apple Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Fruit C

9. Bilati Gaab Velvet Apple Diospyros discolor Ebenaceae Tree Fruit

10. Bot Banyan Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Fruit C

11. Chalta Elephant Apple Dillenia indica Dilleniaceae Fruit C

12. Dumur Cluster Fig Ficus racemosa Moraceae Fruit C

13. Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus

camaldulensis Myrtaceae Timber VC

14. Gamar Beechwood Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Tree Timber

15. Rain Tree Rain Tree,

Monkey pod Samanea saman Mimosaceae Timber VC

16. Ipil-Ipil Ipil-Ipil Leucaena

leucocephala Mimosaceae Timber R

17. Jam Java Plum Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Fruit C

18. Jambura Pomelo Citrus grandis Rutaceae Fruit C

19. Jiga Indian ash tree Lannea

coromandelica Anacardiaceae Tree Timber

20. Kamranga Carambola Averrhoa carambola Oxalidaceae Fruit C

21. Kathal Jackfruit Artocarpus

heterophyllus Moraceae Fruit VC

22. Kathbadam Almond Terminalia catappa Combretaceae Medicinal C

23. Khejur Date palm Phoenix dactylifera Arecaceae Fruit VC

24. Kala Koroi Lebbek Tree Albizia lebbeck Fabaceae Timber VC




Local

Status*

25. Kul, Boroi Indian Jujube Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Fruit C

26. Litchu Lychee Litchi chinensis Sapindaceae Fruit C

27. Madar Purple Coral

tree Erythrina fusca Fabaceae Medicinal C

28. Mahogany Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni Meliaceae Timber VC

29. Narikel Coconut Cocos nucifera Arecaceae Fruit VC

30. Neem Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Medicinal C

31. Peyara Guava Psidiun guajava Myrtaceae Fruit VC

32. Shajna Moringa Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Vegetable C

33. Shimul Cotton Tree Bombax insigne Malvaceae Asthetic C

34. Silkoroi White Siris Albizia procera Mimosaceae Timber VC

35. Sishu North Indian

Rosewood Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Timber C

36. Sofeda Sapodilla Manilkara zapota Sapotaceae Fruit C

37. Supari Betel Palm Areca catechu Arecaceae Fruit C

38. Tal Palm Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae Fruit C

39. Tetul Tamarind Tree Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Fruit VC

*Specification of C= Common; VC= Very Common; R=Rare Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, May 2021

Among all flora species (tree) of the study site, it has been found that 61% of the tree species are used

as a source of fruit, 22% as timbers, 8% as medicinal, 6% as aesthetic and 2% as vegetables.

Comparison of plants according to their belonging family is given in Figure 4-33 and Figure 4-34

indicates their uses. Pictorial view of some significant floral species is given in Figure 4-35.


Figure 4-33: Comparison of Tree Species According to their Families

Figure 4-34: Comparison of Plants According to their Uses

5% 2%2%

10%

2%

2%

7%

12%

2%2%7%

7%

10%

2%

7%

2%

2%

5%

5%2% 2%

Compararison of Floral Species by Family

Anacardiaceae

Annonaceae

Apocynaceae

Arecaceae

Cannabaceae

Dilleniaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Fabaceae

Gramineae

Malvaceae

Meliaceae

Mimosaceae

Moraceae

Moringaceae

Timber26%

Fruit58%

Aesthetic5%

Vegetable3%

Medicinal8%

COMPARISON BY USES


Krishnochura (Delonix regia) Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Narikel (Cocos nucifera) Akashmoni (Acacia mangium)

Pepe (Carica papaya) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)


Mehegany (Swietenia mahagoni) Khejur (Phoenix dactylifera)

Ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) Bot (Ficus bengalensis)

Figure 4-35: Floral Species found in Adjacent Project Area

Table 4-19: Flora Species (Herbs and Shrubs) found in Project Area

SL# Local name Scientific name Family name Type

1 Akond Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae Shrub

2 Assam lata Mikania cordata Asteraceae Climber

3 Begun Solanum melongena Solanaceae Herb

4 Botua shak Chenopodium album Chenopodiaceae Herb

5 Chapraghas Axonopus compressus Poaceae Herb

6 Chhoto Apang Cyathula prostrata Amaranthaceae Herb

7 Dalim Punica granatum Punicaceae Shrub

8 Dekia Ampelopteris prolifera Thelypteridaceae Herb


SL# Local name Scientific name Family name Type

9 Durba Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Herb

10 Gangabena Arundo donax Poaceae Herb

11 Gash Eragrostis tenella Poaceae Herb

12 Ghagra Xanthium indicum Asteraceae Herb

13 Hatisur Heliotropium indicum Asteraceae Herb

14 Jaba Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Malvaceae Shrub

15 Kash Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae Herb

16 Katanotey Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Herb

17 Kathalikola Musa paradisiaca Mussaceae Herb

18 Kechla Eleusine indica Poaceae Herb

19 Khetpapra Hedyotis corymbosa Rubiaceae Herb

20 Kolkashunda Senna tora Caesalpiniaceae Herb

21 Lazzabati Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Herb

22 Mulakoni Eragrostis unioloides Poaceae Herb

23 Muthaghas Kyllinga microcephala Cyperaceae Herb

24 Notey Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Herb

25 Phulkuri Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Herb

26 Phutka Physalis minima Solanaceae Herb

27 Sharnalata Cuscuta reflexa Cuscutaceae Climber

28 Shayndhamaloti Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Herb

29 Thankuni Centella asiatica Apiaceae Creeper

30 Vat Clerodendrum viscosum Verbenaceae Shrub

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, May 2021


Phutka (Physalis minima) Gangabena (Arundo donax)

Akand (Calotropis gigantea) Hatishur (Heliotropium indicum)

Figure 4-36: Pictorial view of some Herb and Shrub Species Found in the Project AoI

4.8.4.3 Floral diversity Index of study area

A diversity index is a mathematical measure of species diversity in a community. Diversity indices

provide more information about community composition than simply species richness (i.e., the

number of species present); they also take the relative abundances of different species into account.

Diversity indices provide important information about rarity and commonness of species in a

community. The ability to quantify diversity in this way is an important tool for biologists trying to

understand community structure.

Shannon Diversity index: The Shannon diversity index (H) is an index that is commonly used to

characterize species diversity in a community. Shannon’s index accounts for both abundance and evenness of the species present. The proportion of species I relative to the total number of species (pi)

is calculated, and then multiplied by the natural logarithm of this proportion (lnpi). The resulting

product is summed across species, and multiplied by -1:

∑𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑛𝑝𝑖𝑆𝑖=1


Shannon’s equitability (EH) can be calculated by dividing H by Hmax (here H/H𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝐻/𝑙𝑛𝑆)

Equitability assumes a value between 0 and 1 with 1 being complete evenness.

H/H𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝐻/𝑙𝑛𝑆

On the diversity scale, biologically realistic H’ values range from 0 (only one species presents with no uncertainty as to what species each individual will be) to about 4.5 (high uncertainty as species are

relatively evenly distributed). In theory, the H’ value can be much higher than 4.5, although most real-world estimates of H’ range from 1.5 to 3.5. Table 4-20 shown Biodiversity index of floral species

at project area.

Table 4-20: Biodiversity index of floral species at project AoI

Parameter Quadrat 1

(Q1)

Quadrat 2

(Q2)

Quadrat 3

(Q3)

Quadrat 4

(Q4)

Shannon-Wiener

Diversity Index(H) 1.424 1.01 1.205 0.898

Evenness € 0.885 0.921 0.869 0.817

Species Richness (S) 5 3 4 3

Total Abundance 12 8 13 10

Source: Field Survey by EQMS Team, May 2021

4.8.4.4 Terrestrial Ecosystem

Total faunal biodiversity of the study area basically divided into four major classed such as:

• Avifauna

• Amphibians and Reptiles (Herpetofauna)

• Mammals

4.8.4.5 Avifauna

The basic methods have been chosen based on setting up a single line at each site called a “transect”. The birds were identified by observing visually and by hearing their calls. Picture of bird’s species were also recorded for identification confirmation. This method involves identifying all the birds;

which has been seen or heard while standing at a series of points along with transect (Straight line

through the site). Bird’s counts were conducted at the early morning as it is the time of maximum bird movement as birds starts moving from their nesting site to their foraging ground in search of

food. A systematic search in the project impact area (over a fixed area and/ or for a fixed time) as

mentioned method has the advantage of providing an index of the abundance of individuals and

species. The reliability of the abundance index can be reduced by either overestimates or

underestimates of bird numbers. To reduce overestimates, particularly when a member is observing,

another member ensured that each individual of bird is recorded only once. Hence, it was ensured

that a least one member of the team was watching at all times. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with

local people helps us to get information of the local species available in the project area (Figure 4-37).

A checklist in Table 4-21. Showing the avifaunal species found in project area.


Focus Group Discussion (FGD) at Pachani

Ghat on 5th may

Consultation With Local People for during

faunal survey

Figure 4-37: Consultation with Local People for avifauna survey

Table 4-21: Check List of Avifaunal species found in project area

SL# Family Common Name Local Name Scientific Name

IUCN

Local

Status*

1 Accipitridae

Brahminy Kite Shonkho Chil Haliastur indus LC

2 Black Kite Vhubon Chil Milvus migrans LC

3

Alcedinidae

Common

Kingfisher

Chhoto

Maachranga Alcedo atthis LC

4 White-throated

Kingfisher

Dhola Gola

Machranga

Halcyon

smyrnensis LC

5

Ardeidae

Intermediate

Egret Majhla Boga Ardea intermedia LC

6 Cattle Egret Go boga Bubulcus ibis LC

7 Indian Pond

Heron Kani Boga Ardeola grayii LC

8 Ciconiidae Chestnut Tailed

Starling Kath Shalik Sturnia malabarica LC

9 Cisticolidae Plain Prinia Phutki Prinia inornata LC

10

Columbidae

Rock pigeon Jalali Kobutor Columba livia LC

11 Spotted Dove Tila Ghughu Streptopelia

chinensis LC

12

Corvidae

Large-billed

Crow Dar kak

Corvus

macrorhynchos LC

13 House Crow Patikak Corvus splendens LC

14 Rufous Treepie Harichacha Dendrocitta

vagabunda LC


SL# Family Common Name Local Name Scientific Name

IUCN

Local

Status*

15 Dicruridiae Black Drongo Kala Fingey Dicrurus

macrocercus LC

16 Falconidae Common

Krestrel Pati Krestrel Falco tinnunculus LC

17 Laniidae Long-tailed

Shrike Lenja Latora Lanius schach LC

18 Locustellidae Straited

Grassbird

Dagi

Ghashpakhi

Megalurus

palustris LC

19 Meropidae Green Bee-eater Suichora Merops orientalis LC

20 Muscicapidae Oriental magpie

robin Doel Copsychus saularis LC

21 Oriolidae Black-hooded

Oriole Halde Pakhi Oriolus xanthornus LC

22 Passeridae House Sparrow Pati Choroi Passer domesticus LC

23 Phalacrocoracidae Little

Cormorant

Choto

Pankowri Microcarbo niger LC

24

Picidae

Falvous-

breasted

Woodpacker

Batabi

Kathtokhra Dendrocopos macei LC

25 Psittaculidae Rose-ringed

Parakeet Sabuj Tia Psittacula krameri LC

26 Ptcnonotidae Red-vented

Bulbul Bangla Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer LC

27 Rallidae White-breasted

Waterhen Dahuk

Amaurornis

phoenicurus LC

28 Rhipiduridae White-browed

Fantail Caak Doel Rhipidura aureola LC

29 Srtigidae Spotted Owlet Khurley pecha Athene brama

indica LC

30

Sturnidae

Jungle Myna Jhuti Shalik Acridotheres fuscus LC

31 Common Myna Salik/Bhat

Salik Acridotheres tristis LC

32 Asian Pied

Starling Gobrey Shalik Sturnus contra LC

33 Sylviidae Common Tailor

Bird Tuntuni

Orthotomus

sutorius LC

*Data Source: IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh. LC= Least Concern


A total of 33 species of birds under 24 families have found within the study area. The highest number

of birds dominated in the study area belonging to the family Ardeidae, Columbidae, Sturnidae.

Corvidae and Alcedinidae are second dominated family. Some significant avifaunal species are

shown in Figure 4-38.

Homestead forest, grassland and bush, and some aquatic habitats of this area have supported the

wild birds for feeding and roosting ground. All of the bird species found in this are least concern (LC)

both locally and globally according to IUCN Red List 2015.

Masranga (Alcedo atthis) Chorui (Passer domesticus)

Go Boga (Bubulcus ibis) Go Shalik (Sturnus contra)


Fingey (Dicrurus macrocercus) Tila Ghughu (Streptopelia chinensis)

Bhat Shalik (Acridotheres tristis) Doel (Oriolus xanthornus)

Patikak (Corvus splendens) Vhubon Chil (Milvus migrans)


Batabi Kaththokra (Dendrocopos macei) Bulbuli (Pycnonotus cafer)

Figure 4-38: Avifaunal Species found in adjacent project area

4.8.4.6 Amphibians & Reptiles (Herpetofauna)

Amphibians and reptilian’s groups are known as herpetofauna. These are assessed on an

opportunistic basis by the team. For this inventory, it has been used a combination of diurnal and

nocturnal time-recorded visual encounter surveys ("general surveys"), road driving with capturing

digital image from the spot. Interviews were held with local people and Focus Group Discussion

(FGD) with local people help us to get information of the local species available in the study area

(Figure 4-37).

Table 4-22: List of Herpeto-faunal species recorded in the project area

Reptiles

SL# Common Name Local Name Scientific Name Family IUCN Local

Status*

1 House Gecko Tiktiki Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae LC

2 Garden Lizard Roktochosa Calotes versicolor Agamidae LC

3 Keeled Grass Skink Angina Eutropis carinata Scincidae LC

4 Bengal Monitor Lizard Gui Shap Varanus bengalensis Varanidae NT

5 Checkered Keelback Dora shaap Xenochrophis piscator Colubridae LC

6 Common Vine Snake Laudoga, sutanoli

Ahaetulla nasuta Colubridae LC

7 Common Smooth

Water Snake Painna Shap Enhydris enhydris Homalopsidae LC

Amphibians


SL# Common Name Local Name Scientific Name Family IUCN Local

Status*

1. Asian Common Toad Kuno bang Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Bufonidae LC

2. Indian Bull Frog Kola bang, Sona

bang

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Ranidae LC

3. Common Green Frog Sobuj Bang Hylarana erythraea Ranidae LC

4. Skipper Frog Katkati bang, Vensa bang

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Dicroglossidae LC

5. Two Striped Grass

Frog Gecho Bang Hylarana taipehensis Dicroglossidae DD

*Data Source: IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh. LC= Least Concern, NT= Near Threatened, DD= Data Deficient.

4.8.4.7 Mammals

For mammal's inventory, it is generally huge challenging, time consuming as well as costly. During

the inventory of this project area with the stipulated short time, it has been followed "Observational

methods" including imaging record by digital camera, identification of dung or feces, foot print,

tracks and others signs etc. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with local gives an overall idea about

occurring mammal species in an area (Figure 4-37). Focus Group Discussion was conducted with

local people of the study area.

Mammals that were found in the project area are Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), Common

Indian Field Mouse (Mus booduga), Indian Fruit Bat (Pteropus giganteus), Irrawaddy Squirrel

(Callosciurus pygerythrus). A list of Mammals found in the study has been provided in Table 4-23

below.

Table 4-23: Check List of Mammal species found in study area

SL# Common Name Local Name Scientific Name IUCN Local

Status*

1. Irrawaddy Squirrel Hoary-bellied Himalayan

Squirrel

Callosciurus

pygerythrus LC

2. Indian Fruit Bat Badur Pteropus giganteus LC

3. Common Indian Field

Mouse Metho Idur Mus boodug LC

4. Common mongoose Boro beji Herpestes edwardsii LC

*Data Source: IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh. LC= Least Concern.

4.8.5 Aquatic Ecosystem

4.8.5.1 Fishes

The fish survey was carried out by boat-to-boat survey of fishing boat, consultation with the

fishermen and fish sellers of local fish markets for fish species in the project AoI.


A total of 43 fish species under 22 families have been found during study. Species were recorded and

photographed from local fish market, fisherman boats of adjacent area. Focus Group Discussion

(FGD) with local people, fisherman and fish sellers were conducted. Fishermen’s observation was considered during the data collection process. Among fish species found in the study. Cyprinidae

family was dominating followed by Bagaridae. Table 4-24 showing the checklist of Fishes species

found in project area and Figure 4-39 shows pictorial view of some significant fish species.

Table 4-24: Checklist of Fish species found in project area

SL# Local Name English Name Scientific

Name Family

Local

Status*

Global

Status

1 Ayre Long-whiskered

catfish Sperata aor Cobitidae VU LC

2 Bacha Batchwa Vacha Eutropiichthys

vacha Bagridae LC LC

3 Bata Bata Labeo Labeo bata Cyprinidae LC LC

4 Bele, Bailla Tank Goby Glossogobius

giuris Gobiidae LC LC

5 Bheda, Meni Mottled Nandus Nandus nandus Nandidae NT LC

6 Boal Freshwater Shark Wallago attu Bagridae VU NT

7 Catla, Katal Catla Gibelion catla Cyprinidae LC NE

8 Cenia Indian Gagata Gagata cenia Sisoridae LC LC

9 Chala Punti Swamp Barb Puntius chola Cyprinidae LC LC

10 Chanda Indian Glassy Fish Parambassis

ranga Channidae LC LC

11 Chapila Indian River Shad Gudusia chapra Engraulidae VU LC

12 Chewa Mud skipper Pseudapocryptes

elongatus Gobiidae LC LC

13 Darkina,

Darka Flying Barb Esomus danrica Cyprinidae LC LC

14 Foli Bronge Feather-

back

Notopterus

notopterus Notopteridae VU LC

15 Gang Tengra Gangatic Gagata Gagata

youssoufi Schilbeidae LC LC

16 Golda

Chingri

Giant Freshwater

Prawn

Macrobrachium

rosenbergii Palaemonidae LC LC

17 Gonia Kuria Labeo Labeo gonius Cyprinidae NT LC

18 Guchi Baim, Barred Spiny Eel Macrognathus

pancalus Mastacembelidae LC LC

19 Guijja, Guijja

Ayre Giant River-catfish

Sperata

seenghala Bagridae VU LC



Name Family

Local

Status*

Global

Status

20 Gulsha

Tengra Day’s Mystus Mystus bleekeri Bagridae LC LC

21 Hijra Rice-paddy Eel Pisodonophis

boro Ophichthidae LC LC

22 Ilish Hilsha Shad Tenualosa ilisha Clupeidae LC NE

23 Kachki Ganges River

Spral Corica soborna Clupeidae LC LC

24 Kaika, Kakila Freshwater

Garfish

Xenentodon

cancila Belonidae LC NE

25 Kajuli,

Bashpata Gangetic Ailia Ailia coila Schilbeidae LC NT

26 Kalibaus Orange Fin Labeo Labeo calbasu Cyprinidae LC LC

27 Kani Pabda Butter Catfish Ompok

bimaculatus Siluridae EN NT

28 Koi, Kai Climbing Perch Anabas

testudineus Anabantidae LC LC

29 Kukur Jib Largescale

Tonguesole

Cynoglossus

arel Cynoglossidae LC LC

30 Madhu

Pabda Pabdah Catfish Ompok pabda Bagridae EN NT

31 Mrigal White Carp Cirrhinus

cirrhosis Cyprinidae LC VU

32 Nama

Chanda

Elongate Glass-

perchlet Chanda nama Ambassidae LC LC

33 Phasa Gangatic Hairfin

Anchovy Setipinna phasa Engraulidae LC LC

34 Potka Ocellated

Pufferfish Leiodon cutcutia Tetraodontidae LC LC

35 Poa Pama Croaker Otolithoides

pama Sciaenidae LC NE

36 Punti Ticto Barb Puntius ticto Cyprinidae LC LC

37 Rui Rohu Carp Labeo rohita Cyprinidae LC LC

38 Sar Punti Olive Barb Systomus

sarana Cyprinidae NT LC

39 Shing Stinging Catfish Heteropneustes

fossilis Heteropneustidae LC LC

40 Shol Snakehed Murrel Channa striatus Cyprinidae LC LC

41 Taki Spotted

Snahehead

Channa

punctata Channidae LC LC



Name Family

Local

Status*

Global

Status

42 Tara Baim Lesser Spiny Eel Macrognathus

aculeatus Mastacembelidae NT NE

43 Tengra Asian Striped

Catfish Mystus vittatus Cobitidae LC LC

*IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 5: Freshwater Fishes. LC= Least Concern, EN=Endangered, NT= Near

Threatened, VU=Vulnerable. NE= Not Evaluated

Poa (Johinius coitor) Chapila (Gudisia chapra)

Golda Chingri (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Kukur Jib (Cynoglossus arel)


Chewa (Pseudapocryptes elongatus) Bele (Glossogobius giurius)

Boal (Wallago attu) Ayre (Sperata aor)

Shing (Heteropneustes fossilis) Koi (Anabus testudineus)


Bacha (Eutropiichthys vacha) Rui (Labeo rohita)

Figure 4-39: Pictorial view of Fish species found in the project area

4.8.5.2 Aquatic Flora

During the survey time different water bodies were found around the project area. The aquatic

vegetation survey been conducted by visual observation and FGD with local people as well as

secondary information sources. Within the study area it covers two Rivers and around 23 big-small

ponds. The ecology team has been considered these for aquatic vegetation survey. Direct counting

method by visual observation has been applied for the aquatic vegetation survey of this area.

A total number of twelve (12) aquatic plant species belonging to nine (9) families have found at the

study area. Among them Araceae family was dominant. But the population of Common water

hyacinth was highest in most of the aquatic bodies of the study site. The checklist of aquatic

vegetation has been shown in Figure 4-40.

Table 4-25: Aquatic flora found in the study area

SL# Common name Scientific Name Family Local

Visual Status*

1. Asian Water Moss Salvina cucullata Salviniaceae C

2. Duckweeds Lemna perpusilla Polygonaceae C

3. Common Water Hyacinth Eichornia crassipes Pontederiaceae VC

4. Helencha Enhydra fluctuans Asteraceae VC

5. Pink Morning Glory Ipomoea carnea Salviniaceae C

6. Hijal Barringtonia acutangula Lecythidaceae C

7. Giant Salvinia Salvinia molesta Aponogetonaceae C

8. Muthaghas Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae VC

9. River Spinach Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae C

10. Taro Colocasia esculenta Araceae VC


SL# Common name Scientific Name Family Local

Visual Status*

11. Water Lettuce Pistia stratiotes Araceae C

12. Water Primrose Ludwigia peploides Onagraceae C

*Specification of C= Common; VC= Very Common; R=Rare

Kocuri Pana (Eichornia crassipes)

Figure 4-40: Pictorial View of some Aquatic Plants

4.8.5.3 Plankton Study

In Primary Productivity Analysis of Inland Open Water ecosystem, the biological part of the

limnology study of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton are of paramount importance. These play vital

role in the food chain (in water body) of fish, plankton, benthos and other animals, etc. and provides

data/ information in the productivity of a given aquatic eco-system as well as to determine the type

of Aquatic Habitat which is related to the seasonal abundance, relative occurrence of planktonic flora

and fauna and their relationship with some important physio-chemical quality conditions of water

bodies of Meghna River adjacent to the Proposed Power Plant Area. Planktonic samples were

collected from Meghna River in order to assess the planktonic types and their population. Grab

sampling were under taken using planktonic nets. Surface water was passed through the planktonic

net of mesh size 60 micron. The concentrated sample thus collected was fixed using adequate

preservatives for Phyto and Zooplanktons and carried to laboratory for planktonic analysis. The

details of phytoplankton and zooplanktons are given in and the collection process are in. Location of

the sample collecting site in the adjacent Meghna River is given in Figure 4-41.


Plankton Collection from Meghna river Sample Preservation with 3% formalin

Microscopic Analysis of organism

Source: EQMS Field Visit January 2021

Figure 4-41: Pictorial view of phytoplankton and Zoo-plankton Collection

Table 4-26: List of plankton found in adjacent Meghna River

SL# Family/Group Genera Number

(individuals/100L)

Phytoplankton

1.

Chlorophyceae

Chlorella 4 X 103

2. Closterium 5 X 103

3. Coscinodiscus 123 X 103

4. Ditylum 4 X 103

5. Micrococcus 6X 103

6. Microspora 4X 103

7. Oscillatoria 9 X 103

8. Spirogyra 42 X 103

9. Synedra 21 X 103

10.

Cyanophyceae

Anabaena 5 X 103

11. Microcystis 4 X 103

12. Nostoc 3 X 103


The results show high abundance of phytoplankton and zooplanktons in the Meghna River.

Phytoplankton community was represented by 17 genera and zooplankton community was

represented by 16 genera. Among the phytoplanktonic genera Coscinodiscus sp. was the most

dominant followed by Thalassionema sp., Spirogyra sp. On the other hand, Cyclops were most dominant

zooplankton species. The abundance indicates that there is a likelihood of good fish population in the

Meghna River.

4.8.5.4 Fishing Activity

In order to assess the fishing activity on Meghna River within the vicinity of the study area, survey

was conducted in May 2021 in which the study team tried to identify the fishing activity in the

demarcated area. Photographs of different fishing activity is given in Figure 4-42.

13. Closterium 2 X 103

14.

Bacillariophyceae

Cheatoceros 6 X 103

15. Thalassionema 46X 103

16. Ditoma sp. 4 X 103

17. Navicula 12 X 103

Zooplankton

1.

Copepods

Copepodid 7 X 103

2. Cyclops 18X 103

3. Mesocyclops 4 X 103

4. Naupleus 13 X 103

5.

Protozans

Euglena 10X 103

6. Volvox 9 X 103

7. Colpoda 2 X 103

8.

Rotifers

Brachionus 6 X 103

9. Asplancha 3 X 103

10. Polyarthra 4 X 103

11. Keratella 7 X 103

12.

Ostracods

Cypris 4 X 103

13. Daphnia 5 X 103

14. Diaptomus 4 X 103

15. Cladocerans

Moina 5 X 103

16. Bosmina 6 X 103


Drag net Fishing Activity in Project AoI Drag net Fishing Activity in Project AoI

Thela Jal Fishing Activity in Project AoI Katha Fishing Activity in Project AoI

Figure 4-42: Pictorial view of different fishing activity found in project area

As per the study, good number of fishing activities in the Meghna river. Also, the river is used for the

local transportation of different types of materials through the river. So, this river is playing a big role

in the economic development of the local people and also for the national economic development in

terms of the fishing and navigation activities.

4.8.6 Ecological Sensitive Area

4.8.6.1 Protected Area

Protected areas (PAs) or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their

recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which

vary by level of protection, depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the

international organizations involved. The different categories of PAs in Bangladesh defined by

Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012 are Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, Safari Park,

Ecopark, Botanical Garden, Wild Animal Breeding Center, Special Biodiversity Conservation Area,

National Heritage, Memorial Tree, Sacred Tree and Kunjaban. There are 59 (fifty-nine) PAs in total

according to Forest Department Website (February 3, 2021) in Bangladesh and 49 (forty-nine) of them

are managed by Bangladesh Forest Department (Figure 4-43)


Source: RIMS Unit, Forest Department (18 January 2021)

Figure 4-43: Protected Areas of Bangladesh Managed by Forest Department


There are only 6 Protected Areas (PAs) in Dhaka division. These are Bhawal National Park at Gazipur,

Madhupur National Park at Tangail, Padma Setu Wildlife Sanctuary at Munshiganj, Shariatpur &

Madaripur. National Botanical Garden at Dhaka, Baldha Garden at Dhaka and Char-muguria Eco-

Park at Madaripur. There are no protected areas within Project AoI.

4.8.6.2 Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs)

In 1995, after the enactment of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECAs), the Bangladesh government was

empowered to declare an area which is enriched with unique biodiversity and environmental

significance and therefore requires protection or conservation from destructive activities. In this

regard, after considering human habitat, ancient monuments, archaeological sites, forest sanctuaries,

national parks, game reserves, wild habitats, wetlands, mangroves, forest areas, biodiversity and

other relevant factors of the area, the GoB can declare an area as ECA. As per the legal mandate the

MoEFCC has declared 13 (thirteen) areas as ECAs since its enactment. There are no Ecologically

Critical Area (ECA within Project AoI.

4.8.6.3 Ramsar sites

Ramsar site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar

Convention. The Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, is an

intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO, which came into force in

1975. It provides support for national action and international cooperation regarding the conservation

of wetlands, and wise sustainable use of their resources.

Bangladesh currently has 2 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites)

with a surface area of 611,200 hectares which are Sundarbans Reserved Forest and Tanguar Haor.

There are no Ramsar Site present in the project AoI.

4.8.6.4 Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas (IBAs)

According to Bird Life International (2021), there are 20 (twenty) Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas

(IBAs) in Bangladesh. There is no IBAs in the Dhaka region. So, therefore there are no IBAs in the

project AoI and the nearest IBAs, Muhuri Dam which is 97 km far at an aerial distance.

4.9 Socio-economic Environment

The proposed project site is located within Pirojpur union in Sonargaon Upazila Narayangonj district.

The socio-economic data of the Upazila available from the secondary source were compiled and

analyzed. The socio- economic features are discussed in the section below.

4.9.1 Population size and Demography:

In the Two-kilometer surrounding the project area there are about 9917 households (HHs) including

squatters with a total population of 45440 that will be directly or indirectly by the implementation of

the project. The average sex ratio is 103 and the average household size is 4.4. shows the Demography

of the project study area.

Table 4-27: Demography of the project area

District Upazila Union Total Population

Population

Total HHs

Average HH Size

Sex Ratio


Narayangonj Sonargaon Pirojpur 45440 9917 4.4 103

Source: Population and Housing Census, 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)

The project area is surrounding by number of villages, those are Ganganagar, Chengakandi,

Manaikandi, Goaldi, Protaper Char, Islampur, Adharsha Gram, Purba Kandergaon and Kadirgaon.

4.9.2 Ethnic Composition

According to population and housing census (2011), in the Pirojpur Union no ethnic household are

found. Local people also confirm that there are no ethnic group/people resides within the AoI.

4.9.3 Religion

As per BBS, Population and Census (2011), the population of the project area primarily consists of

Muslims constituting almost 98% of the total population. The remaining 2% is primarily constituted

by Hindus with Christians, Buddhists and others comprising an insignificant percentage. Figure 4-44

indicates the various religious profiles of the project study area.


Figure 4-44: Religion profile of the project area

4.9.4 Education

According to the population and housing census (2011) shows that concentration of literate people in

Sonargaon Upazila is about 54.6%. Literacy rate by sex of three consecutive censuses are shown in

Table 4-28.

Table 4-28: Literacy Rate by Sex

Sex 1991 2001 2011

Male 39.4 51.0 56.7

Female 26.1 42.1 52.5

Muslim , 98%

Hindu, 1%

Christian, 0.50%

Buddhist, 0.50%

Religion



4.9.5 Settlement and Housing

Type of Housing Structure: In the Upazila, 13.4% general household live in pucca house, 22.6% in

semi-pucca house, 63.6% in kutcha house and the remaining 0.4% live in jhupri which is shown in a

pie-chart in Figure 4-45.


Figure 4-45: Housing Structure

4.9.6 Source of Drinking Water

In Sonargaon Upazila, 92.9% general household get the facility of drinking water from tube-well,

4.9% from tap and the remaining 2.2% household get water from other sources.

4.9.7 Sanitation

As reported by DPHE, Sonargaon Upazila has attained 100% sanitation coverage. Total sanitary

latrine is 1722.

4.9.8 Access to Electricity

All the 10 unions of the Upazila have brought under the Rural Electrification Program. However, a

total of 96.9% general household reported to have electricity connection in the entire Upazila in 2011

as against 77.6% in 2001

4.9.9 Occupation

To collect livelihood profile of the selected union, a consultation was held in Ganganagar of Pirojpur

union on 20th February with local businessman and community leader. They talk about different

category of profession in the Pirojpur Union.

Pucca , 13.40%

Semi-Pacca, 22.60%

Kutcha, 63.60%

Jhupri, 0.40%

Housing Structure by Type


Table 4-29: Livelihood profile

Sl No Occupation Total (%)

1 Labor 27%

2 Fishing 20%

3 House rental Business 30%

4 Small Business 5%

5 Agri labor 8%

6 Auto rickshaw driver 5%

7 Sand Business 5%

Source: Community Consultation with local people, New Town, Ganganagar, Pirojpur Union, Sonargaon, Narayangonj.

Figure 4-46: Livelihood profile of the project area

4.9.10 Archeological, Cultural Heritage and Religious Site

There are no remarkable archeological or historical site is found in the project AoI.

4.9.11 NGO Activities

Different NGOs are working in the area. Name of the major NGOs are Proshika, Asa, BRAC etc.

There are no complaints in relation to the project from these NGO.

Labour27%

Fishing20%

House rental Business

30%

Small Business5%

Agri labour8%

Auto rickshaw driver

5%

Sand Business5%


5 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

5.1 Introduction

This section identifies and assesses the potential impacts in the environment that could be expected

from the spur gas pipeline of 718MW (Net) CCPP at Meghnaghat. The impacts due to the Project

activities across different phases have been identified and assessed. The Project activities may impact

the physical, social and ecological environment in three distinct phases:

• Pre-Construction;

• Construction; and

• Operation.

Impacts are identified and predicted based on the analysis of the information collected from the

following:

• Project information;

• Baseline information.

The identification of likely impacts during pre-construction, construction and operation phases has

been carried out based on likely activities having their impact on environmental and socio-economic

parameters. The details of the activities and their impacts have been worked out in the following

sections. The next section discusses in detail the impact assessment methodology adopted as part of

Supplementary ESIA for spur gas pipeline.

5.2 Identification of Potential Impacts

The potential impacts have been identified through a systematic process whereby the activities (both

planned and unplanned) associated with the Project have been considered with respect to their

potential to interact with environmental and social resources or receptors.

The interaction matrix enables a methodical identification of the potential impacts of each Project

activity may have on the range of resources/ receptors within the Area of Influence i.e., the study

area for the Project. An activity-impact interaction matrix for pre-construction, construction and

operation phase is presented in Table 5-1.


Table 5-1: Impact identification matrix for the spur gas pipeline construction

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Equipment and vehicle movement

Trench excavation

Stringing and welding of pipes, coating, and wrapping

Laying of Pipes

Backfilling

Cleaning

Pressure Testing

Heavy equipment operations


Construction of gas pipeline

Influx of construction workers

Concreting work

Transportation of manpower, equipment & materials by road and river

Operation Phase

Gas pipe line leakage

Noise generation at valve station and RMS

Fire and explosion in the gas pipe line


5.3 Impact in Pre-construction phase

The potential impacts of the project are mostly linked to the sensitivity of the biophysical environment

(e.g., flora and fauna), the sensitivity of the social environment (e.g., proximity of residences), the

extent or footprint and nature of the development, expected emissions and discharges and

stakeholders perception.

There is no impact during pre-construction phase there is no involuntary re-settlement issues as no

land acquisition required. RoW obtained for the construction of spur gas pipeline. Further, no

additional batching plant and laydown area required for spur gas pipeline construction. Therefore,

there will be no IR and IP issues for the batching plant and laydown areas.

5.4 Impact in Construction Phase

Construction activities may have impacts on land, air, water, ambient noise and, ecosystem

and society in and around project (spur gas pipeline) site. Impact assessments details during

construction phases are elaborated in the following subsections.

5.4.1 Impact on Soil Quality

5.4.1.1 Impact on Soil due to contamination

Potential Sources of Impacts:

• Leakage and spillage of oil, lubricants, fuel from heavy equipment and vehicles;

• Civil work activities;

• Soil excavation and back filling activities;

• Approximately 4200 m3 of soil may generate during the construction phase

Impact Significance:

The waste will be generated from the proposed spur gas line construction will be handled as per the

existing Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) of Meghnaghat 718 MW (Net) CCPP. Therefore, the

likelihood of unplanned events leading to soil contamination is possible but low. Based on the matrix

the impact has been considered as very low.

Impact Impact on soil due to contamination

Impact Nature Direct Indirect Induced

Impact Scale Along the RoW

Frequency Limited to construction Phase

Extent and location Project Site Local Regional National Trans boundary

Impact Duration Short Term Medium Term

Long-term



Impact Intensity/ severity Insignificant Low Medium High Very High


Low Medium High


Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low Medium - high

High Very High

Probability of Impact Unlikely Low Medium High Definite

Impact Significance Very low Low Medium-

Low Medium-high

High Very High

Significance of impact is considered as low

Mitigation Measures:

• Excavated soil will be properly stacked for backfilling and covered during off work hours.

• Loosened soil will be compacted to minimize wind erosion and dust generation.

• Waste generated will be properly collected and disposed of to minimize potential

contamination of soil quality. Design processes to prevent/minimize quantities of wastes

generated and hazards associated with the waste generated;

• Minimize the production of waste materials by reusing approach.;

• Training laborers for waste disposal in designated areas and use of sanitation facilities;

• The storage areas of oil, fuel and chemicals will be surrounded by bunds or other containment

device to prevent spilled chemicals from percolating into the ground or reaching the receiving

waters;

• Proper storage of the construction materials and wastes to minimize the potential damage or

contamination of the materials; and

• Fuel tanks and chemical storage areas will be sited on concrete platform and provided with

locks to prevent unauthorized entry.

5.4.2 Impact on Water Resources

Water resources will not be impacted during construction period of the spur gas pipe line. Very small

amount of water will be required for setting up the gas pipeline.

5.4.3 Impact on Air Quality

Potential Sources of Impacts: The major sources of impacts on air quality during construction phase

are as follows:

• Dust generation from excavated soil, vehicle movement, trenching works, boring of

road. Approximately 4200m3 of spoil material may generate from the construction activities.

• Exhaust emission from movement of equipment by barge, trucks, and other heavy loaders;

• Operation of diesel-based construction machinery

• Earthworks, including excavation, soil stripping;

• Dust generated from stockpiles of materials, waste, loose earth, handling and moving

excavated material and transporting wastes on vehicles.


• Construction site generate dust from construction materials, waste, loose earth, and moving

excavated material and transporting wastes on vehicles;

• Heavy machineries cause air pollution;

• Loading and unloading construction materials;

• Movement of construction equipment by vehicle and barge;

Potential Impact Assessment

The assessment of air quality impacts has considered Schedule 11ECR, 1997 of the GoB and the World

Bank/IFC General EHS Guidelines. Maximum construction activities have the potentiality to generate

dust. The expansion of impacts from dust will depend on the location of construction activities.

Weather also an important factor for dust generation. Stronger winds and dry condition will increase

the transfer of dust, where damp or wet conditions will reduce the impact. Construction dust

dispersion is expected to be localized due to the relatively high mass of the dust particles which will

tend to confine the most significant dust impacts to the area within 500 m of the source.

The magnitude of the impact associated with the generation of dust during construction activities on

the basis of above factors is predicted to be medium and the significance of the impacts is assessed to

be low.

Impact Impact on air quality in construction phase


Impact Scale In and around project site

Frequency Limited to construction phase

Extent and location Project Site Local Regional National Trans

boundary

Impact Duration Short Term Medium

Term Long-term



Impact Intensity/ severity

Insignificant Low Medium High Very High


Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low Medium - high High Very High



Low Medium-high High Very

High

Significance of impact is considered as Low

Mitigation Measures

• Implementation of a regular watering and sprinkling dust suppression regime, during the dry

season;


• Restricting heights from which materials are dropped as far as practicable, to minimize the

fugitive dust arising from loading & unloading;

• Stockpiles will be maintained at site only, which is a fenced area. No stockpiles will be

maintained outside, and maximum Possible distance between the stockpiles and receptors

will be maintained;

• Use effective dust suppression techniques, such as on-site watering and street cleaning;

• Water the material stockpiles, access roads and bare soils on an as required basis to minimize

the potential for environmental nuisance due to dust;

• Effective water sprays should be used to control potential dust emission sources;

• Cover haul vehicles carrying dusty materials moving outside the construction site;

• All diesel-powered equipment will be regularly maintained and idling time reduced to

minimize emissions;

• Establish adequate locations for storage, mixing and loading of construction materials, in a

way that dust dispersion is prevented because of such operations;

• Dusty activities should be re-scheduled where possible if high-wind conditions are

encountered;

• Waste from construction will not be burned.

• The movement of construction vehicles will be minimized and a 10 km/hr. speed limit will

be enforced around the construction site,

The impact of air will have low intensity with locally extent for a short-term duration which will

result in an overall low impact without mitigation. However, with proper implementation of

suggested mitigation the impact will be reduced to very low.

5.4.4 Impact on Noise Quality

Potential Sources of Impact:

The main sources of noise generation are trenching, laying of pipe, grading, stringing, coating, vehicle

movement, etc. The traffic volume will be increased during the construction phase due to

transportation of equipment, construction materials and workers on the access road which will be the

source of noise to the closest receptor. To minimize these impacts, only those vehicles meeting the

standards stipulated in Schedule 5 of the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 will be used. The

noise impact assessment was conducted with reference to Bangladesh Environmental Conservation

Rules, 1997 and the IFC EHS Guidelines.

Impact Significance

Construction traffic is expected to be generated throughout the entire construction period. However,

the volume and type of traffic generated will depend on construction activities being conducted

which will vary during the construction period. There is potential for disturbance to habitations in

proximity of construction site. Movement of traffic during night hours also may disturb the local


community. The significance of this impact is considered low based on magnitude and receptor

sensitivity.

Impact Impact on noise quality during construction period


Impact Scale Within 500-meter radius




Long-term



Impact Intensity/ severity



Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low

Medium - high High Very High



Low Medium-high High Very High

Significance of impact is considered as medium-low

Mitigation measures

Noise level shall be minimized as follows:

• Normal working hours of the contractor will be between 06:00 and 21:00 hours. If work needs

to be undertaken outside these hours, it should be limited to activities that do not exceed the

noise criteria at nearby noise sensitive receptors;

• Only well-maintained equipment will be operated on-site;

• Regular maintenance of equipment such as lubricating moving parts, tightening loose parts

and replacing worn out components should be conducted;

• Machinery and construction plant that may be in intermittent use (e.g., trucks) shall be shut

down or throttled down during non-work periods;

• Low noise equipment shall be used as far as practicable;

• The number of equipment operating simultaneously shall be reduced as far as practicable;

• Equipment known to emit noise strongly in one direction should be orientated so that the

noise is directed away from nearby NSRs as far as practicable;

• The contractor should consider the noise emission characteristics of equipment when selecting

equipment for the project and select the least noisy machine available to perform the specific

work (this is a requirement of OSHA 2007);


• The contractor should undertake additional post development noise monitoring in

accordance with National and International noise standards.

• Mobile noise sources such as cranes, earth moving equipment shall be routed in such a way

that there is minimum disturbance to receptors;

• Only limited construction activities shall be carried out during night-time;

• Restrict the night time vehicle movement through the access road;

• Adopt the vehicle speed (10 km/hr.) limit in the access road

• Rubber padding/noise isolators will be used for construction equipment.

• Temporary noise barriers can be set around the high noise generating construction

equipment;

• The personnel involved in high noise generating activities shall be provided with personal

protective devices to minimize their exposure to high noise levels;

• Construction vehicles and machinery will be well maintained;

With proper implementation of suggested mitigation, the impact will be reduced to low.

5.4.5 Impact on Road Traffic

Potential Source of Impact

• Vehicles carrying equipment, construction material in project site

• Vehicles carrying workers in the project site

Impact Significance

During the construction phase of the Project construction material like equipment, construction

equipment and machinery will be transported to the site. An increase in local traffic is expected as a

result of the vehicles carrying construction material, machinery and equipment. Moreover, vehicles

carrying landfill material may increase traffic intensity in the adjacent main road. However, the extra

traffic load during construction stage is not so high to impose high level impact on the road traffic.

Also, this is not a public road. So, there will be no disruption on local traffic. Neighbor industries will

be informed and also proper signage will be posted to avoid any kind collision. The impact

significance is assessed as very low.

Impact Impact on Road Traffic


Impact Scale In and around project site




Long-term Permanent – Mitigated





Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low Medium - high

High Very High


Impact Significance

Very low Low Medium-Low

Medium-high

High Very High

Significance of impact is considered as Very Low

Considering simultaneous construction activities around the project site the traffic impact will be

Low. Following mitigation measures should be taken to minimize impact on traffic.

• Avoiding peak hours for heavy vehicles movement where Possible;

• Regular maintenance of vehicles to avoid break downs leading to congestions;

• Training and awareness amongst drivers to encourage systematic parking, following traffic

rules, preventing unnecessary stoppages and overtaking.

• Existing traffic management plan for the Meghnaghat 718MW (Net) CCPP,

should be implemented for the spur gas line construction.

• Mobilization activities will avoid peak hours during the day

• Staff will be assigned to enforce traffic regulations and facilitate movement and avoid

accidents.

• Clear and visible traffic signs should be posted to guide people and vehicle movement.

• Awareness program will be conducted among the personnel involved with the construction

work related to heavy equipment movement to ensure the safety of local people.

5.4.6 Impact on Ecosystem

There is no vegetation along the construction area of the spur gas line located inside the Meghnaghat

Power Hub. Terrestrial fauna is also very limited in and around the project site. Therefore, impact on

terrestrial flora and fauna will be very low. Terrestrial fauna should be kept out of the construction

yard. Noise generated during construction could disturb the surrounding terrestrial ecosystem. The

impact on ecosystem due to construction activities will be short time, very localized and low intensity.

The impact significance will be very low.

Impact Impact on ecosystem during construction phase


Impact Scale Within the construction area

Frequency During construction Phase

Extent and Location Project Site Local Regional National Trans Boundary


Term Long-term

Permanent-mitigated

Permanent-no mitigation


Impact Intensity/ Severity Insignificant Low Medium High Very High

Potential for Irreplaceable Loss of Resources

Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low Medium-high High Very High


Impact Significance

Very Low Low Medium-low Medium-high High Very High

Significance of impact assessed Very low

Mitigation measures

• Avoiding unnecessary equipment and generator operations;

• Machines and/or equipment with less noise-emitting capability should be used;

• Install the barrier around the booster if it installs in preconstruction periods;

• Vehicles and machinery should be regularly serviced and check for sound pollution control.

5.4.7 Occupational Health and Safety

Potential Source of Impact

Potential source of impacts is given below:

• Noise from construction activities

• Heavy equipment movement

• Lifting rigging works

• Hot works

• Unhygienic sanitation system

• Impure drinking water

• Occupational exposure to gas leaks and explosions

• Confined spaces

• Electrocution

Impact Significance

The effect of high noise levels on the construction workmen has to be considered as this may cause

hearing loss. It is known that continuous exposures to high noise levels above 85 dB(A) affects the

hearing acuity of the workmen and hence, should be avoided. Pure drinking water along with proper

sanitation system is essential to keep worker in good health. Accidental injury may happen during

construction work. Thus, overall impact significance during construction phase of the power plant

will be Low.


Impact Impact on Occupational health and safety


Impact Scale Within the project location




Term Long-term

Permanent –

Mitigated

Permanent – no

mitigation

Impact Intensity/

severity


Potential for

irreplaceable loss of

Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-

low

Medium -

high High Very High



Low Medium-high High Very High


Mitigation Measures

The following mitigation measures should be taken to minimize impact on occupational health and

safety.

• Existing HSE management plan for the Meghnaghat 718MW (Net) CCPP should be implemented

for this construction of spur gas line work.

• Monitoring of contractors and subcontractors on their compliance with applicable local labor

laws.

• Prepare risk assessment and method statements for high-risk jobs, construction sequence and

safety arrangements;

• Measures will be implemented to reduce the likelihood and consequence of the following

hazards:

o entanglement with machinery;

o tripping over permanent obstacles or temporary obstructions;

o slipping on greasy walkways;

o falling objects;

o explosion;

o contact with dangerous substances;

o mistakes in operation;

o variable weather conditions;

o lifting excessive weights; and


o Traffic operations.

• A Permit to work system will be established to construction work location;

• Competent and adequately resources sub-contractors will be used where construction activities

are to be sub-contracted;

• All persons working on site will be provided information about risks on site and arrangements

will be made for workers to discuss health and safety with the Contractor;

• All workers will be properly informed, consulted and trained on health and safety issues;

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn at all times on the Site. This shall include

appropriate safety shoes, safety eyewear, and hard hats. Non-slip or studded boots will be worn

to minimize the risk of slips;

• Proper maintenance of PPE, including cleaning when dirty and replacement when damaged or

worn out. Proper use of PPE should be part of the recurrent training programs for employees;

• Before starting work all the appropriate safety equipment and the first-aid kit will be assembled

and checked as being in working order. Breathing apparatus will be tested at regular intervals in

the manner specified by the makers;

• All lifting equipment and cranes will be tested and inspected regularly.

• The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barriers with hazard warning signs attached

around all exposed openings and excavations when the work is in progress.

• The employer should establish procedures and systems for reporting and recording:

o Occupational accidents and diseases

o Dangerous occurrences and incidents

• Selection of PPE should be based on the hazard and risk ranking described in IFC EHS Guideline

• Developing and implementing work practices to minimize release of contaminants into the work

environment;

• Communicating chemical hazards to workers through labeling and marking according to national

and internationally recognized requirements and standards, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),

or equivalent;

• Training workers in the use of the available information (such as MSDSs), safe work practices,

and appropriate use of PPE;

• Implementation of engineering and administrative control measures to avoid or minimize the

release of hazardous substances into the work environment keeping the level of exposure below

internationally established or recognized limits;

• Monitoring weather forecasts for outdoor work to provide advance warning of extreme weather

and scheduling work accordingly;

• Providing easy access to adequate hydration such as drinking water or electrolyte drinks, and

avoiding consumption of alcoholic beverages;


• Training and licensing industrial vehicle operators in the safe operation of specialized vehicles

such as forklifts, including safe loading/unloading, load limits;

• Establishing rights-of-way, site speed limits, vehicle inspection requirements, operating rules and

procedures (e.g., prohibiting operation of forklifts with forks in down position), and control of

traffic patterns or direction;

• Marking all energized electrical devices and lines with warning signs;

• Checking all electrical cords, cables, and hand power tools for frayed or exposed cords and

following manufacturer recommendations for maximum permitted operating voltage of the

portable hand tools;

• No employee should be exposed to a noise level greater than 85 dB(A) for a duration of more than

8 hours per day without hearing protection;

• Hazardous areas (electrical rooms, compressor rooms, etc.), installations, materials, safety

measures, and emergency exits, etc. should be marked appropriately;

• Signage should be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily

understood by workers, visitors and the general public as appropriate;

• A basic occupational training program and specialty courses should be provided, as needed, to

ensure that workers are oriented to the specific hazards of individual work assignments.

• Workers with rescue and first-aid duties should receive dedicated training so as not to

inadvertently aggravate exposures and health hazards to themselves or their co-workers.

• The space provided for each worker, and in total, should be adequate for safe execution of all

activities, including transport and interim storage of materials and products;

• Passages to emergency exits should be unobstructed at all times;

• Installation of gas lines and components using sufficient separation distance and appropriate pipe

protection layering to minimize potential interference with other underground infrastructure.

Separation of plastic pipes from sources of heat;

5.4.8 Impacts on Community Health and Safety

Potential Source of Impacts

During the construction phase of the project the main sources of impacts on community health and

safety are:

• Influx of workers in project area;

• Increasing road traffic

• Changes the environment quality at construction site,

• construction site activity;


Impact Significance

Construction activities may generate dust around the project site. However, these dust generation

will not affect community health and safety significantly. High noise levels are also expected from

the operation of machinery during construction period.

Construction sites are usually difficult work place– almost every conceivable hazard exists with

frequently changing working environment. As no community movement within the construction

area of the spur gas line and also water body around the power hub will reduce the impact of

construction activities on the community health and safety is low.

Impact Community Health and Safety due to Construction Activities


Impact Scale Adjacent Communities and project workers




Term

Long-

term

Permanent –

Mitigated

Permanent – no

mitigation


Potential for irreplaceable

loss of resources Low Medium High

Magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-

low

Medium -

high High Very High


Impact Significance Very low Low

Medium-

Low

Medium-

high High

Very

High


Mitigation Measures

• Barriers will be provided to prevent ingress of persons into the construction site and to

prevent public exposure to hazards associated with construction activities.

• Aware construction personnel to avoid any activates which could impact local community

health safety.

• Avoiding formation of stagnant water pools in and around the site.

• Prevention of larval and adult mosquito propagation through sanitary improvements and

elimination of breeding habitats close to human settlements in the close vicinity of Project site.

• Provide sufficient signage and instruction for the heavy equipment movement.

After implementing mitigation measures expected impact shall be very low.


5.4.9 Impacts on Socio-economy

A. Impact on Employment

An extensive number of un-skilled and semi-skilled contractual labor will work during the

construction phase in the project. Most of the labors will be hired from local community and

neighbouring district based on availability.

The construction phase activities will facilitate intermixing of local workforce (mostly unskilled) with

the migrant workforce (mostly skilled). So, there is a knowledge sharing among the workers. The

workers will be more skilled and get more wages in future. There is a net positive impact in the society

due to employment opportunity during the construction phase of the spur gas pipeline.

Impact Impact on Employment

Impact Type Direct Indirect Induced

Impact Nature Neutral Negative Positive

Extent and location Local Regional International

Impact Duration Permanent Long-term Short-term Temporary

Impact magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-low Medium-high High Very High


Impact Significance Positive

B. Impact on Local Business

Local enterprises, particularly those involved in the production and sale of construction materials,

material suppliers are potential benefactors of the civil works involved in the project. Local market,

business man and shop owners will also be benefited from the construction activity as a considerable

number of man power will engage this project. The significance of the benefit to local enterprises is

shown in the following table.

Impact Impact on local business

Impact Type Direct Indirect Induced

Impact Nature Neutral Negative Positive

Extent and location Local Regional International

Impact Duration Permanent Long-term Short-term Temporary

Impact magnitude Insignificant Low Medium-

low

Medium-

high High Very High


Impact Significance Positive

5.4.10 Impact on Local Community (Labor Influx)

The total labor requirement for the construction of the spur gas pipeline will be approximately 100,

and most of the labor will be engaged from local community based on requirements of skill and


unskilled labor. Local stakeholders will be communicated about the labor requirements to fulfill the

expectation. Small number of migrant workers may require. So, there might be chance of conflict with

the local people with these new comers. However, with the standard accommodation facility and

security arrangement in local community area reduces the chance of disease transmission and social

conflict. Also, as the spur gas pipeline construction site is very close to the main CCPP project, so the

existing labor facilities of the CCPP can be used by the labor and staff who will be engaged for the

spur gas pipeline construction work. As no dedicated labor camp will be constructed for workers and

few migrated workers will manage their accommodation in local community area by renting house,

impact off site domestic waste will be minimal. And existing local capacity for management of

domestic waste will not be a concern.

5.4.11 Impact on Archeological Site

There are no remarkable archeological or historical site found in the project AoI. There is no impact

due to the construction of the spur gas pipe line on any archeological structure. It is recommended to

develop a chance find procedure as per IFC PS8 guideline. In case of discovery of any archeological

site 718 MW CCPP chance find procedure can be used.

5.5 Impact in Operational Phase

During operation of the gas pipeline impact on soil, water, traffic and ecology will be negligible. The

following impacts need to be considered to finalize the ESMP.

5.5.1 Impact on Air Quality

During maintenance and cleaning of the pipeline system, pigging will be required.

During pigging, some residual natural gas may leak. Also, from the flange connection of pipeline

system natural gas leak may occur. But the likelihood of the gas leak is very less. So, the significance

of this potential impact is considered low based on the probability of occurrence.

Impact Impact on air quality during operation phase


Impact Scale Around the pipeline

Frequency Operation phase



Term Long-term

Permanent-mitigated




Low Medium High



Impact Significance Very Low Low Medium-low Medium-high High Very High

Significance of impact assessed as very low


Mitigation Measures

• Pigging will be done by skilled workers and experienced staff to ensure that

the procedure is done properly and safely.

• Periodic checking of spur gas pipeline should be done during the operation period. And an

automatic shut off valve should be included in the safety design.

With the application of mitigation measures this impact will be very low.

5.5.2 Impact on Noise Quality

CGS (Valve station) and RMS will may generate noise due to regular gas flow. Local resident’s

sensitivity to ambient noise level may find the noise generated annoying and inconvenient. During

pigging operation, ambient noise level may increase but the duration of this activity will be short. So,

the significance of this potential unmitigated impact is considered as low.

Impact Impact on birds during pre-construction phase


Impact Scale Within the project site

Frequency During pre-construction and construction Phase



Term Long-term

Permanent-mitigated




Low Medium High




Significance of impact assessed as low

Mitigation Measures

The following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise during operation phase

• Outer boundary of appropriate height will be installed in the valve station and

RMS to reduce the noise impact.

5.5.3 Impact on Ecology

No significant impact on the ecology around the spur gas pipeline during operation phase expected.

5.5.4 Community Health and Safety

As the residential area and the neighbor power plants are considerably away from the project site so

the impact from the spur gas pipeline to personnel at the various power plant and community.


Impact Impact on Community Health and Safety


Impact Scale Within the project site

Frequency During pre-construction and construction Phase



Term Long-term

Permanent-mitigated




Low Medium High




Significance of impact assessed as low

Mitigation Measures

Following mitigation measures should be taken in order to safeguard community health and safety.

• Clear and visible signs and danger warnings will be provided along the pipeline route.

• Necessary equipment, transport, and procedures should be available at operational plant to

prevent unfortunate event such as fire or explosion.

5.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

5.6.1 Introduction

Hazard is considered as those that can cause harm or has the potential to cause

harm; whereas, risk is the likelihood of hazard being occurred and its severity. Thus, a risk

assessment is conducted, to carefully examine the potential hazards, how they occur and

the measures to prevent such hazards. Mismanagement of one particular hazard can have

consequences that simultaneously impact to a varying degree on several risk types.

5.6.2 Hazard assessment process

The steps followed in this hazard and risk assessment are as follows:

• Identification of Hazards

• Root Cause Analysis

• Assessment of Frequency and Likelihood

• Risk Ranking, Recommended Actions and Safety Measures

Potential hazards identified for the gas pipeline project are shown in Table 5-2


Table 5-2: Potential hazard points identified for the gas pipeline

Hazard Classification Hazard points

Mechanical Clearing of standing installations in RoW, operation of laying equipment, welding equipment, etc.

Erection of valve and other pipeline components

Gas pipeline (laying)

Fire and explosion Welding

CGS (Valve station)

Natural gas leakage Gas pipeline

CGS (Valve station)

Radiation Hazard Radiography Testing Device (Construction)

Movement of vehicles Heavy vehicles

5.6.3 Identification of Hazards and Cause Analysis

Potential hazards are identified based on the different stages of the project phases,

various location and project activities. Cause analysis is also conducted for potential hazards

for each of the project activities. The potential hazards and risk during construction and

operation stages are listed Table 5-3.


Table 5-3: Hazard and Risk Assessment of Spur Gas Pipeline

Location of hazard Project Activities Potential hazard Root-Cause Analysis Consequences Preventive measures

Construction and Erection Stage

Machineries, line pipe and other pipeline laying equipment

• Mobilizing line pipes, valves and other construction materials along the right of way

• Trips and falls

• Cuts and bruises

• Fatigue or prior sickness

• Mechanical failure

• Lack of safety training

• Not abiding to general health and safety and traffic rules

• Health injury

• Disability

• Life loss

• Ensure appropriate PPE for the employees

• Ensure firs aid and medical facilities for the workers

Construction site • Land excavation • Inhalation of dust

• Sickness

• Accident (e.g., falling of machineries, equipment and debris)


• Trips and falls

• Mechanical failure (e.g., equipment failure etc.)

• Lack of safety training

• Not abiding to general health and safety rules

• Physical injury

• Disability

• Life loss



• Ensure proper safety for the workers.

Backfilling of the trench • Accidents

• Injuries from falls and slips

• Inhalation of dust


• Lack of safety protocols (e.g., not putting up warning signs or enclosing the area to prevent entry of outside people)

• Not maintaining a designated place for backfilling storage

• Not maintaining enough lighting during the night

• Health injury

• Broken bones/Disability






Occupational hazard • Cuts, bruises and burns

• Falls, slips and trips

• Confined space hazard

• Health injuries

• Sickness and illness

• Lack of safety awareness

• Carelessness in maintaining safety protocols

• Use of faulty machineries and equipment

• Improper hygiene

• Not wearing appropriate PPEs

• Prior sickness or illness

• Heavy workload

• Health injuries (burns, anxiety, depression etc.)

• Disabilities

• Fatalities




Gas pipelines (laying)

Welding of pipelines • Burn damage

• Spread of fire

• Electrocution

• Lack of safety training whilst handling the equipment

• Carelessness in handling welding machines

• Negligent towards the use of safety equipment (e.g., safety mask, gloves etc.)

• Selection of unskilled worker for welding works


• Injuries

• Fire burns

• Disability




Radiography testing of pipelines

Exposure to radiation • Lack of safety training whilst handling the equipment

• Long term exposure leading to




• Carelessly handling the radiographic testing machine.

• Negligent towards the use of proper safety equipment


cancer, skin diseases and birth defects (in case of pregnant workers)


Cleaning of pipelines with pressurized water

• Injuries from pressurized water

• Lack of communication

• Carelessness in dealing with pressurized water

• Health injury

• Broken bones/Disability


• Ensure proper safety for the

Motor vehicle and lorries

• Transportation of

machineries

• construction activities

• Noise generation

• Accident

• Noise generated from running engine, hydraulic horns and construction activities

• Mechanical failure of machines/lorries/other equipment

• Health injury (e.g., hearing loss, accidents etc.)

• Disability

• Fatality

• Vehicle speed should not exceed 10 km/h

• Traffic management

Gas pipelines and safety valve

Installation of gas pipelines (laying) and safety valves

Injury from falling pipes • Faulty safety harness of lorries, cranes and pulleys

• Mechanical failures

• Lack of proper safety training

• Not abiding to HSE rules

• Disability

• Life loss


• Safe work practices to be established and implemented

Operation Stage

• Gas leakage

• Thermal hazard

• Asphyxiation

• Explosion

• Faulty pipes

• Faulty connections

• Life loss

• Damage to nearby

• Safe work practices to



Gas pipelines • Valve station

• Environmental hazard

• Mechanical hazard

• Fire ball • Corrosion

• Induced stress

• Sabotage

buildings, houses and properties

• Damage to the environment and ecosystem

be established and implemented

• Fire extinguishers kept nearby workplace

• Leak detector should be in place

• evacuation of personnel at that location to the safe place at once

• Occupational activities

• Repair and Maintenance

• Occupational exposure to gas leaks and explosions

• Confined space hazard

• Electrocution

• Lack of Health and

Safety Training

• Not abiding to HSE rules

• Not wearing appropriate PPEs

• Faulty pipes

• Faulty safety harness and masks

• Faulty connections

• Corrosion

• Induced stress

• Sabotage

• Physical injury

• Loss of consciousness

• Life loss

• Damage to nearby buildings, houses and properties

• Damage to the environment and ecosystem

• Safe work practices to be established and implemented


• Leak detector should be in place


5.6.4 Emergency Response Plan

Gas pipeline accidents result in great personal and financial loss. To minimize employee exposure to injury and also to reduce the financial losses, emergency response plan should be implemented to handle possible emergencies such as fire, gas leak, explosion, weather conditions, and natural disaster.

An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) should be written document which and must be displayed at

every job site. It is a detail step-by-step procedure to follow in emergency situations such as fire or a

major accident. An emergency response plan also includes information such as whom to notify, who

should do what, and location of emergency equipment stock based on the local legislative

requirement. Besides, contact details of onsite and local authorities should be included, and the plan

should be translated in local language and disseminated to workers through training events and in

hard copy on site. Also, Section 8 of the Explosive Act provides the obligation punishment for failing

to notify the Chief Inspector of Explosives in Bangladesh and also to the Officer-in-Charge of the

nearest Police Station in case of an accident due to explosion of any explosives either during

manufacturing, possession, usage or carriage which also need to be included in the site-specific ERP.

ERP for the 718 MW (Net) CCPP should be cover the spur gas pipeline during operational phase.

Operational phase ERP should contain contact details of onsite, local authorities and the plan

should be translated in local language and also disseminated to all relevant personnel through

training. During construction period existing 718MW CCPP construction ERP will be applied for

spur gas pipeline construction.


6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 Introduction

The Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Project has been developed with an

aim to avoid, reduce, mitigate, or compensate for adverse environmental and social impacts/risks

and to propose enhancement measures. This includes:

• mitigation of potentially adverse impacts;

• monitoring of impacts and mitigation measures during different Project phases of

implementation and operation;

• integration of the ESMP with Project planning, design, construction and operation;

• institutional capacity building and training; and

• compliance to statutory requirements;

6.2 Environmental and Social Management Plan

Key environmental and social impacts have been identified and reported in Chapter 5 along with

mitigation measures. A summary of mitigation measures identified for the construction and

operation phases of the gas pipe line project is presented in Table 6-1 and Table 6-2. This plan also

identifies lead responsibility for implementing the mitigation measures and sources of funds for such

implementation.


Table 6-1: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Construction Phase of the Project

SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsibility

of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring

Reporting Requirements

Source of mitigatio

n cost

A Environmental Issue Associated with site Preparation and Construction

1.1 Soil Quality Storage, handling and disposal of construction waste

Soil contamination

• Excavated soil will be properly stacked for backfilling and covered during off work hours.

• Loosened soil will be compacted to minimize wind erosion and dust generation

• Waste generated will be properly collected and disposed of to minimize potential contamination of soil quality. Design processes to prevent/minimize quantities of wastes generated and hazards associated with the waste generated;

• Minimize the production of waste materials by reusing approach.;

• Training laborers for waste disposal in designated areas and use of sanitation facilities;

• The storage areas of oil, fuel and chemicals will be surrounded by bunds or other containment device to prevent spilled chemicals from percolating into the ground or reaching the receiving waters;

• Proper storage of the construction materials and wastes to minimize the potential damage or contamination of the materials; and

• Fuel tanks and chemical storage areas will be sited on concrete platform and provided with locks to prevent unauthorized entry.

EPC Contractor RBLPL Incident reporting

EPC Contractor Cost


SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts


of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring


Source of mitigatio

n cost

2.1 Air Quality • Excavation of soil to create building and equipment foundations;

• Transportation related activities

Dust generation

• Implementation of a regular and rigorous watering and sprinkling regime for dust suppression during the dry season;

• Maintain the maximum possible distance between stockpiles and receptors;

• Cover and/or water spray all stockpiles of dusty materials such as excavated spoils, loose construction material piles to avoid fugitive dust;

• During construction, the access road will be regularly maintained to keep it clean, free from mud and slurry.

• Material transport will be totally enclosed with impervious sheeting and wheel washing will be carried out at site.

• No waste will be burnt on or around the Project site.

EPC Contractor RBLPL Monthly Environmental Monitoring Report

EPC Contractor Cost

2.2 Air Quality • Operation of heavy machinery and transport vehicles

• Operation of DG sets

Exhaust Emissions

• A speed limit of 10 km/hr. will be enforced on the construction site/access road;

• Regularly maintenance of all diesel-powered equipment and reduce idling time to avoid emissions of NOx, PM 10 and SO2;

• Vehicle / equipment exhausts observed to be emitting significant black smoke from their exhausts will be serviced/ replaced.


EPC Contractor Cost


SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts


of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring


Source of mitigatio

n cost

3.1 Noise • The main sources of noise generation are trenching, laying of pipe, grading, stringing, coating, vehicle movement, etc.

Increase in ambient noise levels

• Normal working hours of the contractor will be between 06:00 and 21:00 hours from Saturday to Thursday. If work needs to be undertaken outside these hours, it should be limited to activities that do not lead to exceedance of the noise criteria at nearby residential area;

• Only well-maintained equipment should be operated on-site;

• Regular maintenance of equipment including lubricating moving parts, tightening loose parts and replacing worn out components should be conducted;

• Machines and construction plant items (e.g., trucks) that may be in intermittent use should be shut down or throttled down between work periods;

• Low noise equipment should be used as far as practicable;

• The number of equipment operating simultaneously should be reduced practicably;

• Equipment known to emit noise strongly in one direction should be orientated so that the noise is directed away from nearby residential area as far as practicable;

• Noise enclosures should be erected around stationary equipment;


EPC Contractor Cost


4.1 Occupational Health and Safety

General construction activities

Health and safety of construction workforce

• Existing HSE management plan for the Meghnaghat 718MW (Net) CCPP should be implemented for this construction of spur gas line work.

• Monitoring of contractors and subcontractors on their compliance with applicable local labor laws.

• The proponent will ensure that the Contractor and subcontractors will adopt and implement human resources policies and procedures compliant with applicable national and local labor laws

• Prepare risk assessment and method statements for high-risk jobs, construction sequence and safety arrangements;

• Measures will be implemented to reduce the likelihood and consequence of the following hazards:

o entanglement with machinery;

o tripping over permanent obstacles or temporary obstructions;

o slipping on greasy walkways;

o falling objects;

o explosion;

o contact with dangerous substances;

o mistakes in operation;

o variable weather conditions;

o lifting excessive weights; and

o Traffic operations.

• A Permit to Enter system will be established to ensure that only authorized persons gain entry to work location;

EPC Contractor RBLPL Weekly reporting based on the site inspection.

Monthly reporting combining the weekly reports.

EPC Contractor Cost


• Competent and adequately resources sub-contractors will be used where construction activities are to be sub-contracted;

• All persons working on site will be provided information about risks on Site and arrangements will be made for workers to discuss health and safety with the Contractor;

• All workers will be properly informed, consulted and trained on health and safety issues;

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn at all times on the Site. This shall include appropriate safety shoes, safety eyewear, and hard hats. Non-slip or studded boots will be worn to minimize the risk of slips;

• Proper maintenance of PPE, including cleaning when dirty and replacement when damaged or worn out. Proper use of PPE should be part of the recurrent training programs for employees;

• Before starting work all the appropriate safety equipment and the first-aid kit will be assembled and checked as being in working order. Breathing apparatus will be tested at regular intervals in the manner specified by the makers;

• All lifting equipment and cranes will be tested and inspected regularly.

• The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barriers with hazard warning signs attached around all exposed openings and excavations when the work is in progress.

• The employer should establish procedures and systems for reporting and recording:

o Occupational accidents and diseases o Dangerous occurrences and incidents


• Selection of PPE should be based on the hazard and risk ranking described in IFC EHS Guideline

• Developing and implementing work practices to minimize release of contaminants into the work environment;

• Communicating chemical hazards to workers through labeling and marking according to national and internationally recognized requirements and standards, including the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), or equivalent;

• Training workers in the use of the available information (such as MSDSs), safe work practices, and appropriate use of PPE;

• Implementation of engineering and administrative control measures to avoid or minimize the release of hazardous substances into the work environment keeping the level of exposure below internationally established or recognized limits;

• Monitoring weather forecasts for outdoor work to provide advance warning of extreme weather and scheduling work accordingly;

• Providing easy access to adequate hydration such as drinking water or electrolyte drinks, and avoiding consumption of alcoholic beverages;

• Training and licensing industrial vehicle operators in the safe operation of specialized vehicles such as forklifts, including safe loading/unloading, load limits;

• Establishing rights-of-way, site speed limits, vehicle inspection requirements, operating rules and procedures (e.g., prohibiting operation of


forklifts with forks in down position), and control of traffic patterns or direction;

• Marking all energized electrical devices and lines with warning signs;

• Checking all electrical cords, cables, and hand power tools for frayed or exposed cords and following manufacturer recommendations for maximum permitted operating voltage of the portable hand tools;

• No employee should be exposed to a noise level greater than 85 dB(A) for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection;

• Hazardous areas (electrical rooms, compressor rooms, etc.), installations, materials, safety measures, and emergency exits, etc. should be marked appropriately;

• Signage should be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors and the general public as appropriate;

• A basic occupational training program and specialty courses should be provided, as needed, to ensure that workers are oriented to the specific hazards of individual work assignments.

• Workers with rescue and first-aid duties should receive dedicated training so as not to inadvertently aggravate exposures and health hazards to themselves or their co-workers.

• The space provided for each worker, and in total, should be adequate for safe execution of all activities, including transport and interim storage of materials and products;

• Passages to emergency exits should be unobstructed at all times;


SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts


of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring


Source of mitigatio

n cost


• Changes to/existing environmental

• Health of construction workforce

• Provision of clean drinking water in accordance with Schedule 3 (b) of ECR, 1997;



EPC Contractor Cost


• Labor and working conditions

• Working conditions

• Terms of employment

• Child/ forced labor

• The EPC contractor will comply with the National Labor Rules;

• No child and/or forced labor will be employed by the EPC contractor and its sub-contractors; and

• Working conditions and terms of employment will be fully compliant to the Bangladesh labor laws.

• monitoring of contractors and subcontractors on their compliance with applicable national and local labor laws

• The proponent will ensure that the Contractor and subcontractors will adopt and implement human resources policies and procedures compliant with applicable national and local labor laws



EPC Contractor Cost


SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts


of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring


Source of mitigatio

n cost

5.1 Traffic • Vehicles carrying equipment, construction material in project site

• Vehicles carrying workers in the project site

• Impediment vehicular movement

• Road accident

• Regular maintenance of vehicles to avoid break downs leading to congestions;

• Training and awareness amongst drivers to encourage systematic parking, following traffic rules, preventing unnecessary stoppages and overtaking.

• A 24 hours’ traffic management plan

• Construction Management Plan, which will include traffic management, will be prepared by the EPC Contractor and approved by PMU.

• Mobilization activities will avoid peak hours during the day

• Staff will be assigned to enforce traffic regulations and facilitate movement and avoid accidents.

•

•

EPC Contractor RBLPL Monthly visual monitoring report

EPC Contractor Cost

B • Social Issues Associated with the Construction Phase

1.2 Community Health and Safety

• General construction activities

• Influx of construction workers

• Health Impacts due to Changes in environmental conditions

• Increased prevalence of disease

• Barriers will be provided to prevent ingress of persons into the construction site and also to protect public exposure to hazards associated with construction activities;

• Screening, surveillance and treatment of workers, through the provision of medical facilities and, where required, immunization program;

• Undertaking health awareness and education initiatives among workers;

• Avoiding formation of stagnant water pools in and around the site;

• Prevention of larval and adult mosquito propagation through sanitary improvements and

EPC Contractor

RBLPL

RBLPL EPC Contractor Cost


SL

Project Stage/

Affected

Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts


of Implementation

Responsibility

of Monitoring


Source of mitigatio

n cost

elimination of breeding habitats close to human settlements in the close vicinity of Project site;

• Educating area residents and workers on risks, prevention, and available treatment for vector borne diseases.

• Grievance Redress mechanism system should be established for the workers, community and other stakeholders


Table 6-2: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Operational and Dismantle Phase of the Project

SL Project Stage/

Affected Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsibility for Mitigation

Implementation

Responsibility for supervision

of mitigation implementation

Reporting requirements

Mitigation Cost

Source

A Environmental Issues Associated with the Operation Phase

1.1 Air Quality • During pigging, some residual natural gas may be emitted.

• Also, flange of pipeline, fugitive natural gas emissions may occur.

• Natural Gas release

• Pigging will be done by skilled workers and experienced staff to ensure that the procedure is done properly and safely.

• An automatic valve shut off is included in the safety design. An odorant (normally “mercaptan” also used in liquefied petroleum gas) will be used to detect leaks.

• Distance between the CGS (Valve station) will strictly follow the requirements of the Bangladesh Natural Gas Safety Rules 1991 and other international standards.

Operational Team of RBLPL

EHS team of RBLPL

Incident reporting

RBLPL

2.1 Noise Quality

• CGS (Valve station) and RMS may generate noise due to gas pressure.

• Increase ambient noise level

• Outer boundary of appropriate height will be installed in the valve station and RMS to contain the noise generated.

• Re-vegetation will be undertaken around the outer boundary to act as sound barrier.

Operational team of RBLPL

EHS team of RBLPL

Record maintained and monthly internal reports to top management

RBLPL

3.1 Occupational and public safety

• Presence of the gas distribution pipeline system following the existing road easement may pose

• Identified risks are fire and explosion due to gas leaks along the pipeline.

• Pipeline will be designed and constructed following the Bangladesh Natural Gas Safety Rules 1991, ASTM, ASME and other international standards

• SCADA will monitor the pipeline operations 24 hours every day to detect any leaks. The pipeline system will be designed to have automatically valve shut off in case of leak.

• Clear and visible signs and danger warnings will be provided along the pipeline route.

Operational team of RBLPL

EHS team of RBLPL

Record maintained and monthly internal reports to top management

RBLPL


SL Project Stage/

Affected Aspect

Project Activity

Proposed Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsibility for Mitigation

Implementation

Responsibility for supervision

of mitigation implementation

Reporting requirements

Mitigation Cost

Source

occupational and public safety risks

• Appropriate and standard markers for gas distribution system will be installed.

• Contingency fund will be provided to address accidental issues.

• Periodic orientation on safety living near gas distribution pipeline system and emergency preparedness will be conducted by RBLPL to neighboring residents.

• RBLPL will have the necessary equipment, transport, and procedures in the unfortunate event of fire or explosion. Staff involved in the operation of the pipeline will have regular training.


6.3 Environmental Monitoring

The environmental monitoring program has been planned with the following objectives:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures and the protection

of the ambient environment as per prescribed/ applicable standards for the Project;

• To identify the need for improvements in the management plans;

• To verify compliance with statutory and community obligations; and

• To allow comparison against baseline conditions and assess the changes in

environmental quality in the Project AoI.

6.3.1 Performance Indicators and Monitoring Schedule

Physical, biological and social environmental management components of particular

significance have been identified as performance indicators. A comprehensive monitoring

plan for each performance indicator has been prepared for all phases of the Project and is

presented in Table 6-3. This includes parameters to be measured, methods to be used,

sampling locations, frequency of measurements, detection limits, cost and responsibilities for

implementation and supervision.

6.3.2 Reporting Mechanism for Environmental and Social Monitoring Program

The reporting system will ensure regular flow of information to the Project management also

to regulatory authorities and funding agencies. The reporting system will provide a

mechanism to ensure that the proposed measures for the spur gas pipe line in ESMP are

implemented.


Table 6-3: Environmental and social Monitoring Plan (Construction and Operation Phase)

Affected

Component

Potential Impact Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency Responsibility

Construction Phase

General Inspection of

mitigation

compliance

General compliance with

mitigation measures presented

in the ESMP and as specified in

EPC Contractor Manual

Project activity areas Visual inspection of

all active work areas

Daily inspection

(Summary result

will be included in

the CCPP’s monthly

visual monitoring

report)

EHS Team of EPC

Contractor

Ambient Air

Quality

Dust generation SPM and PM10, PM2.5 As per the CCPP ESIA

report

24-hour Monthly (Summary

result will be

included in the

CCPP’s monthly analytical

monitoring report)

3rd Party

Environmental

Consultant

Noise Increase in ambient

noise levels

Noise levels in Leq, Leq day, Leq

night

As per the CCPP ESIA

report

24-hour Monthly 3rd Party

Environmental

Consultant

Occupational

Health and safety

Accidents or

incidents due to

construction

activities workers

health

Near-misses, incidents,

occupational diseases,

dangerous occurrences

Project construction areas As defined in

construction phase

health & safety plan

to be prepared by

EPC contractor

As defined in in

Meghnaghat 718

MW (Net) CCPP

HSE Management

Plan

EHS Team of EPC

Contractor

Community Health

and Safety

Community

disturbance and

potential safety

hazard due to road

traffic

Accident, incidents and

complaints

Access Road connecting

site

Incidents, accidents

and community

complaints

Based on occurrence EHS and / or

Community Liaison

Officer of EPC

Contractor


Affected

Component

Potential Impact Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency Responsibility

Public concerns Complaints from community Neighboring communities

around the project activity

areas

As per the grievance

redress mechanism

Continuous Project Company

Environmental and

Social Issue

Training need 1 – day training for those people

of Contractor who involved in

environmental and social issues

At project site As per national and

IFC/ WB standard

guideline

Before construction

start

Contractor through

3rd party

engagement

Grievance from the

community, workers

and other

stakeholders

Complaints from community,

workers and other stakeholders

Grievance will be

addressed by GRC

Once received GRC of RBLPL

Operation Phase

General Inspection of

mitigation

compliance

General compliance with

mitigation measures presented

in the ESMP and operational

manual

Project activity areas Visual inspection of

all active work areas

Daily Operational Team

of RBLPL

Air Quality Toxic gas leakage Methane RMS, Valve station and

pipeline

Gas leak detection

and measurement

As per the ESMP of

Meghnaghat 718

MW (Net) CCPP

Operational Team

of RBLPL

Noise Quality Increase in ambient

noise levels

Noise levels in Leq, Leq day, Leq

night

As per the power plant

ESIA report

24-hr Meghnaghat 718

MW (Net) CCPP

EHS Team of

RBLPL

Pipe line Inspection of gas

pipe line

Effectiveness of corrosion

protection

Along the pipe line and

valve

Periodic check of

cathodic protection

Yearly Operational Team

of RBLPL

ESIA Report RBLPL Gas Pipeline 143 August 2021

6.4 Institutional Setting and Implementation Arrangements

The ESMP (mitigation plan) will be included in the construction contract and the contractor will be

responsible for implementation of the measures associated with design and construction. The Project

Developer EHS team will monitor the implementation of these mitigation measures by the contractors

at the site. RBLPL has a GRC for addressing grievance. Public relation officer from RBLPL will be first

contact person for any grievance and stakeholder engagement.

The roles and responsibilities of the Project Developer (RBLPL) and EPC Contractor for

implementation and monitoring have been outlined in Table 6-4. The flow diagram depicting the

institutional arrangement for implementation of the ESMP is presented in Figure 6-1

Table 6-4: Roles and Responsibilities of Project Developer and EPC Contractor

Project Developer (RBLPL) EPC Contractor

Obtaining statutory clearances required during pre-construction stage of the Project

Obtaining permits required during the construction stage

Overall project co-ordination and management through EPC and supported by the third-party environmental consultant

Engage third Party Environmental Consultant for Environmental monitoring as per the ESMP

Interaction and reporting to the respective department of GoB

Interaction with Project Developer and appointed supervision consultant, if any

Liaison and reporting to lenders Filling of reporting formats as per the reporting schedule and submission to Project Developer

Effective implementation of ESMP and monitoring of ESMP implementation

Environmental monitoring through Third Party Environmental Laboratory

Carryout verification/ supervision exercises during the construction phase of the Project for implementation of ESMP

Preparation of various plans for effective implementation of ESMP as detailed out in the “Specification Manual” by the Project Developer

Keeping records of all permits obtained by EPC Contractor

Identification of site for laydown areas if required

Overall supervision of ESMP implementation

Provide adequate drinking water, sanitation facility

Approval of plans prepared by EPC Contractor

Addressing grievances of local community and information dissemination

In order to ensure proper execution of the ESMP, implementation reviews will be conducted by the

project management such as the weekly construction meetings, construction log book, monthly and

other construction reports etc.

Records of these minutes of the weekly meeting, monthly reports and special reports on

implementation of the mitigating measures will be maintained and reviewed by the Project

management. It is suggested to identify documents and records that require templates and

accordingly suitable templates shall be developed, which shall include but not limited to policies,


procedures and work instructions, meeting minutes, monitoring results, training attendance records,

emergency contract lists, action plans etc. Further, all these templates shall be communicated to all

potential users. All these records will be archived at the Project office and will be maintained by the

EHS team. All documents and records shall be archived with a unique identifier so that they can be

distinguished from any other material and can be easily retrieved.

The contractor shall identify EHS Manager and EHS Officer for implementation ESMP for the project

for which the contract has been awarded. The Contractor shall ensure that the ESMP (for the project)

is implemented, the performance of which will be evaluated by RBLPL time to time. The Contractor

shall also be responsible for provisioning adequate arrangements and resources for implementing the

corrective action developed as part of the internal and external audit reports developed time to time.

Implementation shall be time and responsibility bound in the contractor project organogram. The

Environment and social management organogram of RBLPL is shown in Figure 6-1 below.

Figure 6-1: RBLPL Organization Chart for Environmental and Social Management

The Environment and social management organogram of EPC Contractor is shown in Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2: EPC Contractor Organization Chart for Environmental and Social Management

Plant/Construction Manager

EHS Lead

Environmental Officer

Safety Officer


6.5 Training

The training will include the following topics:

• Environment, Health and Safety Policy of the EPC contractor;

• Environment and fundamentals of environmental pollution in relation to the Project;

• EHS management plans prepared by the EPC Contractor;

• Dos and Don’ts for the construction workers;

• Safety procedures and guidelines;

• Internal reporting and response system;

• Hazardous chemicals and waste handling;

In addition, specific training will be provided to the team involved in environmental monitoring and

reporting, which will include:

• Applicable environmental guidelines and standards;

• Sampling site selection guidelines in line with environmental monitoring plan;

• Sample collection, storage, transportation and analysis procedures;

• Solid and hazardous waste management;

• Quality assurance and quality control;

• Environmental monitoring report preparation

The training will help in capacity building and implementation of the EMP during the construction

phase of the Project. It will also help in ensuring internal and external monitoring and verification of

the environmental performance of the Project.

6.6 Plans for Construction and Operation Phase of the Project

6.6.1 Construction Phase

Prior to the beginning of major land works, the EPC contractor in cooperation with Project Developer

will develop the following plans:

Health and Safety Plan

The EPC Contractor will prepare and implement a Health and Safety Plan prior to commencement of

work. This plan will include method statements for work activities, plant utilization, construction

sequence and safety arrangements. Measures will be implemented to reduce the likelihood and

consequence of the following hazards:

• falling from height;

• falling into water;

• entanglement with machinery;

• tripping over permanent obstacles or temporary obstructions;

• slipping on greasy or oily walkways;


• falling objects;

• asphyxiation;

• explosion;

• contact with dangerous substances;

• electric shock;

• variable weather conditions;

• lifting excessive weights; and

• traffic operations.

Construction Environmental Management Plan

The EPC Contractor will prepare and implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan

prior to commencing work to manage the construction related environmental aspects as waste

management, sanitation aspects, water conservation etc.

Traffic Management Plan

The EPC Contractor will prepare and implement traffic Management Plan prior to commencement

of work to manage the construction traffic. This will be required towards prevention of local traffic

disruptions, avoid peak hours rush and prevent accidents

Emergency Response Plan

The EPC contractor must develop a site-specific emergency response plan during the construction

stage.

6.6.2 Operation Phase

During the operation phase of the Project, the Project Developer will develop the following plan/

management systems for effective operation of the Plant:

HSE and Social Management System

The Project Developer will develop and implement an HSE and Social Management System (HSE &

SMS) to international guidelines for the entire Plant premises and its impact zones (project area of

influence as defined under IFC PS).

Waste Management Plan

For effective segregation, handling, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes generated

from the Plant operations, a waste management plan will be developed by the Project Developer.

Spill Response and Emergency Plan

The Project Developer will prepare a spill response and emergency plan to address accidental

spillages or release of hazardous wastes.

Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan

Based on the outcome of the consequence analysis, an emergency response and disaster management

plan will be developed by the Project Developer. This will define protocols to be followed in the event


of emergencies or disasters in order to limit the impact on the employees and the local community.

The plan will disclose potential disasters and potential risks from the plant to the local community as

well as the plan of action on emergency protocol in the event of any such eventuality. This will also

include awareness programs for the Plant personnel, local community and local administration.

Details ERP has been depicted Chapter 8.


7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Occupational health and safety (OHS) programme are a legal requirement and every workplace must

have an OHS program to help prevent accidents and injuries. An effective program will also help

deal with any incidents that do occur.

The occupational health and safety service in Bangladesh is still in the developmental stage. Here the

occupational health & safety refers mainly to needs of workers of industries or some manufacturing

processes but does not completely cover all occupations of the country. The main laws related to

occupational health & safety in this country is the Factory Act 1965 and the Factory Rule of 1979.

There are a number of other laws and regulations that are also have some provisions related to

occupational health and safety. These laws have provisions on occupational hygiene, occupational

diseases, industrial accidents, protection of women and young persons in dangerous occupations and

also cover conditions of work, working hours, welfare facilities, holidays, leave etc. But most of the

laws are lacking in standard values and not specific rather general in nature.

7.1 Health and Safety Aspects

• Types of accommodation

• Standards for workers’ accommodation

• General living facilities

• Drainage

• Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and light

• Water

• Waste water and solid waste

• Room/dormitories facilities

• Sanitary and toilet facilities

• Shower/bathroom and other sanitary facilities

• Canteen- cooking and laundry facilities

• Standards for nutrition and food safety

7.2 Personnel Safety

Personnel safety includes protecting clothes, helmets, googles or other garments and equipment to

protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. All these safety measures will be provided to the employee. Safe and good occupational health status of the employees and workers is important for

not only the persons working in the plant, but also the better plant operation and maintenance.

Protective clothing the accessories should be provided to the workers, who would be subjected to the

exposure to hazardous substances and situation. A list of personnel protective equipment is given in

Table 7-1

Table 7-1: Personnel Protective Equipment

Protection For Equipment Protection Against

Hand a) Leather gloves

b) Electrical resistance gloves

c) Canvas gloves

Cuts due to handling Heat Radiation Electrical shock Contact with oil & grease etc. Falling of hot slag


Protection For Equipment Protection Against

d) Hand sleeves

Leg a) Leg-guards

b) Leather safety boots

Welding sparks Striking by objects, fall of objects and stepping on sharp or hot objects

Heat radiation, stepping hot or sharp objects and stepping on sharp or hot objects

Eye a) Spectacle type goggles with plain shatter proof lens

Foreign bodies entering the eyes and reflected arc rays

Head a) Fiber Helmet Fall of objects/hitting against objects during construction, maintenance etc.

Ear a) Ear plugs or muffs High noise level

Nose a) Dust protection mask Fine dust particles

7.3 Medical Surveillance

At least one medical check-up is to be done to ensure the soundness of health of the employee and

workers. Pollution control measures are to be duly adopted as necessary, including noise and dust

control, so that there would be any negative occupational health impact. Insurance for all employees

should be taken out. A medical officer with sufficient background and experience in occupational

health problems should coordinate this issue and would be responsible for drawing up and

implementing a detailed and regular program for ensuring health safety for all the workers in the

industrial unit.

7.4 Fire Safety

EPC take sufficient fire prevention and suppression measure. They will also store enough fire

extinguishers to the project area to control emergency situation. A training session need to be

organized to train the employee on how to use the fire extinguisher. They should also maintain a

regular fire drill with sub-contractor people.


8 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

8.1 Introduction

Participation is a process, through which stakeholders influence and share control over development

initiatives, the decisions and the resources, which affects them. The effectiveness of environment and

social management plan is directly related to the degree of continuing involvement of stakeholders

in the project development process. Participation of stakeholders in the projects is also a primary

requirement in developing an appropriate ESMP that addresses project requirement and suited to the

needs of the stakeholders. Stakeholder involvement is also vastly increasing the probability of

successful implementation of environmental and social management plan. In order to make

consultation and disclosure process effective and fruitful, comprehensive planning is required to

assure that local government, host population and project staff interacts regularly and purposefully,

throughout all stages of the project and contribute toward a common goal.

8.2 Approach and Methodology for Consultation

The approach undertaken for information disclosure and consultation involved the following key

processes.

• Mapping and Identification of key stakeholders such as primary (direct project influence)

and secondary (indirect project influence) stakeholders;

• Undertaking expert consultations, interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with the

respective stakeholders;

• Undertaking structured on field consultations, interviews and focus group discussions

(FGD) with the respective stakeholders;

• Assessing the influence and impact of the project on these stakeholder groups;

• Summarizing of key findings and observations from the consultations; and

• Preparing a future stakeholder engagement strategy consultation plan for more

• detailed assessments at a microscopic level taking into account the various project lifecycle

phases and their implications on the stakeholder.

8.3 Stakeholder Assessment

A stakeholder is defined as “a person, group, or organization that has direct or indirect stake in a project/organization because it can affect or be affected by the Project or its Proponent’s actions, objectives, and policies”. Stakeholders vary in terms of degree of interest, influence and control they have over the Project or the proponent. In the present study, all the stakeholders have been primarily

categorized into two categories that have been identified as:

• Primary Stakeholders: include people, groups, institutions that either have a direct

influence on the project or are directly impacted (positively or adversely) by the project

and its activities; and

• Secondary stakeholders: are those that have a bearing on the project and its activities by

the virtue of their being closely linked or associated with the primary stakeholders and

due to the influence, they have on the primary stakeholder groups.


• Apart from categorization, the stakeholders have also been classified in accordance with

the level of influence they have over the project as well as their priority to the project

proponent in terms of importance.

• The influence and priority have both been primarily rates as:

✓ High Influence/Priority: This implies a high degree of influence of the stakeholder on

the project in terms of participation and decision making or high priority for project

proponent to engage that stakeholder.

✓ Medium Influence/Priority: This implies a moderate level of influence and

participation of the stakeholder in the project as well as a priority level for project

proponent to engage the stakeholder who are neither highly critical nor are

insignificant in terms of influence.

✓ Low Influence/Priority: This implies a low degree of influence of the stakeholder on

the project in terms of participation and decision making or low priority for project

proponent to engage that stakeholder.

Stakeholder prioritization process is shown in Figure 8-1.

Figure 8-1: Power/Interest Grid for Stakeholder Prioritization

How they are likely to feel about and react to the project, how best to engage them in the project and

how best to communicate with them, are measured by getting answers of following questions:

• What financial or emotional interest do they have in the outcome of your work? Is it

positive or negative?

• What motivates those most of all?

• What information do they want from the project?

• How do they want to receive information? What is the best way of communicating?

• What is their current opinion? Is it based on good information?

• Who influences their opinions generally?

• If they are not likely to be positive, what will win them around to support the project?

• What should be done to manage stakeholders’ opposition?

• Who else might be influenced by stakeholders’ opinions?

Stakeholders were talked directly and asked their opinions in building a successful relationship with

them. Stakeholder mapping for the proposed project is presented in Table 8-1.


Table 8-1: Stakeholder Mapping for the Project

Stakeholders Category

of stakeholder Brief profile

Overall

influence on

the project

Basis of Influence Rating

Project Management

Reliance Bangladesh

LNG & Power

Limited

Primary Project proponent Highest

- Primary financial beneficiaries;

- Responsible for all the project

related risks and impact liabilities;

- Responsible for establishment and

operation of this project.

Samsung C & T Primary EPC contractor High

- Engaged in construction of the

power plant

- Implement all mitigation

measures during the construction

phase of the power plant

Community

Local Community Primary

- Primarily

includes local

community

Medium

- Project will bring development to

the area;

- Increase in employment

opportunities and preference in

job;

- Approach road may be developed

in future;

- Business or economic condition

will be improved.

Vulnerable Groups

(poor, old aged, and

destitute)

Primary

- The marginal

groups within

the project area

primarily

comprises of

landless

households as a

result of land

loss, households

below poverty

threshold,

women headed

households, old

aged & destitute.

Low

- Employment opportunity during

pre-construction and construction

phase;

- Prioritization for getting further

assistance if any;

- Secondary business opportunities;

- Low interest with low influence.

Local workers and

laborers Primary

- Laborers and

workers

recruited from

the area of

influence mostly

during the pre-

construction and

construction

Medium

- Responsible for undertaking

mostly un-skill and semiskilled

based work during pre-

construction and construction

phase of the project

- Engagement level primary in civil

construction part of the work.




Overall

influence on

the project


phase of the

project.

Regulatory/Administrative Authorities & Agencies

Department of

Environment (DoE),

Bangladesh

Primary

- The Department

of Environment

(DoE) is the

primary

government

regulatory

authority for

Environmental

protection in

Bangladesh.

High

- Government Regulatory agency to

provide Environmental Clearance

(EC) to the project based on

evaluation and approval of

Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) study;

- Responsible for monitoring

project’s Environmental compliance throughout the project

lifecycle;

- High influence and high interest.

Other Regulatory &

Permitting

Authorities

Primary - High

- Agencies required for obtaining

permits and licenses for

establishment and operation of

the project;

- Primary involvement during pre-

construction and operation

phases.

Political Administration

Local

Administration Secondary

- Elected

representative of

people at Thana

level for a fixed

tenure.

Medium

- Key linkage between the

community and the project

proponent;

-

Local public

representatives Primary

- Elected

representative at

ward level for a

fixed tenure.

Medium

- Issuance of no objection certificate

as the representative of the local

level representative;

- Plays important role in providing

public opinion and sentiment on

the project;

- Empowered to provide consent

and authorization for

establishment of project on behalf

of the community.

Adjacent power

plants Primary

- Cumulative

impact Low

- Need Mutual Agreement to

control pollution

Other Institutional Stakeholders Groups




Overall

influence on

the project


Printed and

Electronic Media Secondary - Medium

- Public watchdog on the project

related activities;

- No major influence on the project.

8.4 Information disclosure and consultation

Number of consultations exercise was conducted during this phase of ESIA preparation. The

stakeholders consulted include local People, community around the project area, locally elected

representatives and other external stakeholders such as relevant government officials. The details of

consultations held with issues raised or discussed and suggestions provided by the respective

stakeholders are presented in the following section.

A combination of mixed methods of information disclosure and consultation process was adopted at

this stage of ESIA preparation. The method selected for consultation was basically designed keeping

in mind the profile of the stakeholders, type of information desired and level of engagement required.

In each consultation session the consultant introduced themselves, introduced the project and the

purpose of engagement with the respective stakeholder. The primary methods followed in the

consultation process are:

• Key Informant Interview and

• Focus group discussion.

8.4.1 Key Informant Interviews

During the survey conducted by EQMS, the following key informant interview (KII) with the

different stakeholders taken place to disseminate and disclose information on the project activities.

Summary of the KII and photographs are given in following subsection.

KII with Upazila Agriculture Officer

Monira Akthar,

Upazila Agriculture Officer

Sonargaon Upazila

Date: 20 February, 2021

Time: 4:00 PM

Place: Sonargaon Upazila Complex

Questions Answers/Comment


1. What are the general agricultural practices in the study area (2 KM)?

Crops grown in some part of Sonargaon Upazila but not in the project area within 2 km radius. Small scale vegetable grown in the household’s courtyard only for their consumption.

2. What are the existing cropping patterns in the area?

Amon + Boro + Summer and Winter Vegetables. Here she mentioned only the existing cropping pattern in the Upazila. Any types of agricultural activity were not seen within project area of influence.

3. Do you think the proposed project will have hampered agricultural production due to air/noise/water pollution in the area?

Environmental pollution from industrial activities must have hampered the agricultural production if pollution level is high. But the construction of the gas pipe line will not hamper the agricultural activities as it is not over any agricultural land.

4. If yes please suggests us what should we do?

Before going to start the project, negative problems should be identified first to mitigate the impacts.

Noise: noise reduction barrier could be a way to reduce the sound problem.

Air: Water sprinkling to control dust.

5. Number of farmers in Pirojpur Union? In Pirojpur Union Approx. 7/8 hundred Agri-labor lived who are directly or indirectly involved with agriculture.

6. Do you think that proposed power plant and gas line project will help in irrigation facility?

Definitely, proper electricity supply will help the farmers.

7. Do you have any suggestions or comments or opinion that needs to be considered during the implementation of the proposed project?

Must monitor the activates to mitigate the environmental and social impact

KII with Upazila Primary Education Officer

Nikhil Chandra Biswas

Upazila Education Officer, Sonargaon, Narayangonj

Date: 17 February 2021

Time: 3:00

Place: Sonargaon Upazila Complex


1. Name of the nearest educational institutes Pirojpur Comi. Govt. Primary School.

2. How many students are there? Total Students 350 where Male 176 and Female 174

3. Do you think the proposed project will impacted on the students in the area?

Power plant project may impact adjacent school, college or madrasah’s educational environment by excessive noise generation. Student may feel headache due to high level sound. However, as there is no educational institute around the power plant and the pipe line, no impact is expected.


4. Do you have any suggestions or comments or opinion that needs to be considered during the implementation of the proposed project?

Proper mitigation measures should be taken to reduce the pollution.

KII with UP Member

Md Selim Reza

UP Member

9 No. Ward

Pirojpur Union

Mobile No: 01819-968974

Date: 20 February 2021


1. Do you know about the project and its location?

I know about the project activities. We have given NOC to construct the project with some certain condition. The project is not allowed to pollute the environment.

2. What about your perception of the project? (Positive and negative)

It is a very good initiative for the development of local and country as well.

3. What is the importance of the project in the locality?

Any developmental project has its own importance. It will bring the benefits to the local people.

4. What will be the possible social impact (positive) during?

• Pre-construction

• construction and

• operation stage

Initially the labor rush and the acceptance of the community could be creating problem.

5. What will be the possible environmental and social impact (Negative) during?



• operation stage

Environmental impacts like sound, vibration and air pollution are the major concern.

6. What are the possible disasters (natural and manmade) in the AoI (if any, please give details)

Flood is the only one possible disaster in this area. In the year 1988 and 1998 the land was flooded.

7. Is there have any possibility of social conflict during the implementation of the project?

The project has taken NOC from the Union Parishad Chairman. The land is BPDB own land. So far, no objection has been received due to the activities of RBLPL. Local people get job opportunity for the power plant activities. I think local people has no conflict with the implementation for of the power plant and its auxiliary facilities.

8. Do you have any expectation for engaging local people during the construction and operation of the project

RBLPL should take local people for the construction and operation of the project.


9. What are the CSR expectations from the project owner?

I recommend to provide compensation to local people who will be affected by the project.

10. Who will be the key affected persons/resources due to the project’s construction and operation?

People who are living adjacent to the project will be much affected during the project construction and operation.

11. What is the other development project expected/known in the AoI?

There are two more power plant construction is ongoing in the area.

KII with UP Secretary

Md. Mofizur Rahman

Secretary

Pirojpur Union

Date: 02 March 2021

Cell: 01933-302020

Time: 10:30 A.M

Place: Union Office


1. Do you know about the project and its location?

Yes, I know about the project and the project work is going on

2. What about your perception about the project? (Positive and negative)

This project will contribute a lot to the local community and

3. What is the importance of the project in the locality?

Create livelihood opportunity

4. What will be the possible social impact (positive) during?



• operation stage

I think this the project will help us meet up power demand of Bangladesh. Many people will also get employment opportunity for the project.

5. What will be the possible environmental impact (Negative) during?



• operation stage

There will be environmental pollution for the construction and operation of the power plant project

6. What are the possible disasters (natural and manmade) in the AoI (if any, please give details)

There is no possible disaster.

7. Is there have any possibility of social conflict during the implementation of the project?

No social conflict

8. Do you have any expectation for engaging local people during the construction and operation of the project

Yes. Local people should give priority of the employment according to their qualification


9. What are the expectations from the project owner?

Drainage system is very important in this locality

10. Who will be the key affected persons/resources due to the project’s construction and operation?

Not at all

11. What is the other development project expected/known in the AoI?

Not so sure.

8.4.2 Focus Group Discussion

During the preliminary survey the following focus group discussion was conducted with two

separate groups of people to disseminate and disclose the information of propose power plant’s pipe

line project and to know their opinions about the project.

FGD with the Community People

Location: Village – Islampur, Upazila: Sonargaon, District: Narayanganj

Date: 2 March, 2021

Time: 11:30 A.M.

Place: Ali Nur Resident of Islampur Village

The Focus group discussion was held on 2nd March 2021 on 11:30 AM at Ali Nur courtyard of

Islampur village. There was attended a total of 7 people, which represent small business man,

students, Day Labor, Factory worker and house wife. The FGD discussion minutes is given in Table

8-2. Photographs of the FGD is shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-2: Photographs of FGD at Islampur, Sonargaon

Table 8-2 : Summary of Focus Group Meeting (FGD-1)

S/N Name Occupation Comment/Suggestions

1 Ali Nur Small Business man

• There is one Madrasas on the east side of the village and a private primary school on the west side of the village. They said if they have a high school in the village their children can get education facilities from there.


S/N Name Occupation Comment/Suggestions

• Communication or connectivity between one para to another para is difficult for the villagers. Road connection inside the village is very narrow and they have no road connection inside the village.

• More than 500 households lives in the village and the total population is 2800. About 40% households permanently live in the village, rest 60% are temporary households. Temporary households work in different mills and factory in the project area. They mainly depend on industry and factory for their livelihoods.

2 Mohammad Kowsor

Student • About 400 students cross the highway daily for attending school. They have no foot over bridge to cross the highway (Dhaka-Chottogram). The students of the village demand for a foot over bridge for crossing highway to attend school smoothly.

• During monsoon season, their village is inundated with rain water which create long term water logging. They have no better drainage facilities. As a result, movement of students also hamper.

3 Most. Monowara Housewife • Easy connectivity between one para to another para is very much required for the community people. Due to the lack of road connection, they felt difficulties when they carry emergency patient like pregnant women, elderly people to the hospital.

4 Roksana Begum Factory Worker

• People of the village face water crisis in dry season. Ground water level declined in dry season mostly in March to May (Chatra to Josto). They face serious water crisis in dry season.

• They have pipe line gas facilities which is very much unplanned and risky for the households of the village.

• They have sanitation facilities which is very much unplanned and unsafe.

5 Mst. Sefali Akter NGO Worker • They have no good access of primary health care. EPI members sometimes visit the village for immunization of the new born babies. They have one community clinic in 9 no ward which is found nonfunctional most of the time.

6 Mohammad Arman

Day labor • The quality of drinking water is not good in the village

specially in dry season.

• Due to density of population and congested home shed, the village is very much vulnerable to firebreak and in rainy season lack of drainage facilities create waterlogging. The villagers expected to develop drainage facilities.

Table 8-3: List of the participants

Sl No Name Address

1 Ali Nur Islampur Village

2 Mohammad Arman Islampur Village


4 Mst. Monowara Islampur Village

5 Mohammad Kowsor Islampur Village

6 Roksana Begum Islampur Village

7 Mst. Sefali Akter Islampur Village


9 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM)

9.1 Introduction

A grievance redressal mechanism is a process for systematically receiving, investigating and

responding to relevant stakeholder. When carefully designed, properly implemented and embedded

in an effective engagement and disclosure program, they provide significant benefits to both

companies and communities.

A well-functioning grievance mechanism:

• Demonstrates a company’s willingness to take community concerns seriously, thereby

contributing to better relationships with workers;

• Promotes early identification and resolution of concerns, leading to better management of

operational impacts and the avoidance of potential harm; and

• Reduces the potential for complaints to escalate into litigation, protests, security incidents, or

regulatory challenges that could result in project delays.

A Project-level grievance mechanism is a locally based, formalized way for a company or Project to

accept, assess, and resolve worker’s complaints related to Project activities. It offers a package of widely understood and effective procedures for solving problems in a culturally appropriate manner.

The grievance redress mechanism for the spur gas pipe line construction, operation and dismantling

will be same as mentioned in the ESIA report of the 718 MW (Net) CCPP. The GRM described in the

power plant ESIA report is presented in the following sections.

9.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism

The Grievance Mechanism will be implemented during both the construction and operational period

of the project to ensure that all complaints from local communities are dealt appropriately, with

corrective actions being implemented, and the complainant being informed of the outcome. It will be

applied to all complaints from affected parties. The mechanism will be accessible to diverse members

of the community, including more vulnerable groups such as women and youth. Multiple means of

using this mechanism, including face-to-face meetings, written complaints, telephone conversations

should be available. Confidentiality and privacy for complainants should be honored where this is

seen as necessary or important.

A grievance redress mechanism and procedures are setup to provide opportunity for project affected

persons to settle their complaints and grievances amicably. The established grievances redress

procedures and mechanism ensures that project affected persons are provided with the appropriate

compensations and that all administrative measures are in line with the law. It also allows project

affected persons not to lose time and resources from going through lengthy administrative and legal

procedures. Grievances are first preferred to be settled amicably RBLPL shall set-up a grievance

redress committee that will address any complaints during both the construction and operational

period of the project. The GRM flow chart is presented in Figure 9-1.


Figure 9-1: Flowchart of Complaints/Grievance Procedure:

The representation in the committee makes project affected persons to have trust and build

confidence in the system. The grievance redress committee reports its plan and activities to the

Implementation committee. The committee will be formed in near future and will be included in the

final ESIA report.

GRC will maintain a Complaints Database, which will contain all the information on complaints or

grievances received from the communities or other stakeholders. This would include: the type of

complaint, location, time, actions to address these complaints, and final outcome.


The procedures to be followed and adopted by the grievance redress should be transparent and

simple to understand or uniform process for registering complaints provide project affected persons

with free access to the procedures. The response time between activating the procedure and reaching

a resolution should be as short as possible. An effective monitoring system will inform project

management about the frequency and nature of grievances. GRC will arrange half yearly meetings

where the activities and the outcomes/measures taken according to the Complaints Database are to

be monitored and reviewed by third party consultant to ensure the required transparency. In addition

to the above, if there are any grievances related to environmental management issues in the project

area, the GRC will record these grievances and suggestions and pass it on to the relevant consultant

for necessary action and follow-up.

GRC will be responsible to response for the grievances within a time limit. The initial movement to

identify the causes should be taken within 48 hours. The GRC will not take more than two weeks to

take the final initiative.

In case a dispute is not resolved by arbitrational tribunal, then if any of the Party disagrees, the

aggrieved party has the right to appeal to the ordinary courts of law. However, the preferred option

of dispute settlement ought to be the option of settling the dispute amicably because recourse to

courts may take a very long time even years before a final decision is made and therefore, should not

be the preferred option for both parties.

9.3 Disclosure of the Grievance Redress Mechanism

As part of the public disclosure, the project proponent will arrange to publish the ESIA report in their

website and a hard copy will be available at site or proponent’s local office for the access of local pubic and community. It is a very effective way to disclose the report for all to show the details to public

for their opinion. It helps to increase the public awareness and give knowledge regarding

environmental and social issues in a very easy way.

9.4 Monitoring and Evaluation

Like the other project components, GRM shall be monitored to ensure that the stakeholders are

having no or limited issues with the project and in case there are concerns, they are being adequately

addressed as per the mandate. In order to keep track on the effectiveness of GRM, it is the

responsibility of RBLPL Environment and Social team to compile and maintain database on

grievances for periodic review. The mechanism shall be based on two components, internal

monitoring and reporting and external monitoring and reporting which shall run simultaneously.

Mostly this shall be aligned with simultaneous process monitoring rather than doing it separately all

the time.


10 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The spur gas pipe line that requires to be constructed to supply gas to 718 MW (Net) CCPP,

Meghnaghat, Sonargaon, Narayanganj. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study has been

conducted by EQMS Consulting Ltd. for the spur gas pipe line.

Qualitative and quantitative (where possible) assessments of impacts have been presented with an

impact rating against each potential impact and mitigation measures to minimize and reduce the

impacts. The environmental and social assessment of the Project ascertains that the Project is unlikely

to cause any significant environmental and social impacts.

The spur gas pipe line will be constructed on BPDB owned land. There are no involuntary

resettlement issues. And no indigenous people found in the Project (Spur Gas Pipeline) AoI. ADB

safeguard policies for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and Indigenous Peoples (IP) will not be triggered

due to the project construction activities. Further, no batching plant and laydown required for spur

gas pipeline construction. So, there is no IR and IP issues raised for the batching plant and laydown

area.

Construction activities may have impact on air, noise, soil, traffic, occupational health and safety and

community health and safety but the scale of impacts is Low. In operation phase there may be some

impact on occupational health and safety, which can be minimized by implementing control

measures mentioned ESMP. However, considering the possibility of environmental impact ADB

safeguard requirement for environment will be triggered.

The Project received favorable support from local people and other stakeholders during

consultations.


Annex- A: Applicable Standard

Annex: A- 1 : Standards for Air quality in Bangladesh

Air pollutant Bangladesh Standard

(µg/m3) Average time

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 10,000 (9 ppm) (A) 8 hours

40,000 (35 ppm) (A) 1 hour

Lead (Pb) 0.5 Annual

Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) 100 (0.053 ppm) Annual

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) 200 8 hours

Coarse Particulates (PM10) 50(B) Annual

150(C) 24 hours

Fine Particulates (PM2.5) 15 Annual

65 24 hours

Ozone (O3) 235 (0.12 ppm) (D) 1 hour

157 (0.08 ppm) 8 hours

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 80 (0.03 ppm) Annual

365 (0.14 ppm) (A) 24 hours

Source: The Environmental Conservation Rules 1997 and amendment 2005 (Schedule-2)

Abbreviation: ppm: Parts Per Million

Notes: In this schedule, Air Quality Standards means Ambient Air Quality Standards Not to be exceeded

more than once per year; Annual average value will be less than or equal to 50 microgram/cubic meter;

average value of 24 hours will be less than or equal to 150 microgram/cubic meter for one day each year;

Maximum average value will be equal or less than 0.12 ppm for every one hour each year.

Annex: A- 2: Standards for Water Quality in Bangladesh

(A) Standards for Inland Surface Water

Best Practice based classification

Parameter

pH BOD mg/l DO mg/l

Total

Coliform

number/100

a. Source of drinking water for supply

only after disinfecting: 6.5-8.5 2 or less

6 or

above 50 or less

b. Water usable for recreational activity: 6.5 – 8.5 3 or less 5 of more 200 or less

c. Source of drinking water for supply

after conventional treatment: 6.5 – 8.5 6 of less 6 or more 5000 or less

d. Water usable by fisheries: 6.5 – 8.5 6 of less 5 or more ---


e. Water usable by various process and

cooling industries: 6.5 – 8.5 10 or less 5 or more 5000 or less

f. Water usable for irrigation: 6.5 – 8.5 10 or less 5 or more 1000 or less

Source: The Environmental Conservation Rules 1997 (Schedule-3)

Notes: In water used for pisciculture, maximum limit of presence of ammonia as Nitrogen is 1.2 mg/l.

Electrical conductivity for irrigation water – 2250 μmhos/cm (at a temperature of 25° C); Sodium less than 26%; boron less than 0.2%.

(B) Standards for Drinking Water

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Standards

1. Aluminium mg/l 0.2

2. Ammonia (NH3) ,, 0.5

3. Arsenic ,, 0.05

4. Barium ,, 0.01

5. Benzene ,, 0.01

6. BOD5 20C ,, 0.2

7. Boron ,, 1.0

8. Cadmium ,, 0.005

9. Calcium ,, 75

10. Chloride ,, 150 – 600*

11.

Chlorinated alkanes

Carbon tetrachloride ,, 0.01

1.1 dichloroethylene ,, 0.001

1.2 dichloroethylene ,, 0.03

tetrachloroethylene ,, 0.03

trichloroethylene ,, 0.09

12.

Chlorinated phenols

- pentachlorophenol

- 2.4.6 trichlorophenol

mg/l 0.03

,, 0.03

13. Chlorine (residual) ,, 0.2

14. Chloroform ,, 0.09

15. Chromium (hexavalent) ,, 0.05

16. Chromium (total) ,, 0.05

17. COD ,, 4

18. Coliform (fecal) n/100 ml 0



19. Coliform (total) n/100 ml 0

20. Color Hazen unit 15

21. Copper mg/l 1

22. Cyanide ,, 0.1

23. Detergents ,, 0.2

24. DO ,, 6

25. Fluoride ,, 1

26. Hardness (as CaCO3) ,, 200 – 500

27. Iron ,, 0.3 – 1.0

28. Kjeldhl Nitrogen (total) ,, 1

29. Lead ,, 0.05

30. Magnesium ,, 30 – 35

31. Manganese ,, 0.1

32. Mercury ,, 0.001

33. Nickel ,, 0.1

34. Nitrate ,, 10

35. Nitrite ,, 1

36. Odor ,, Odorless

37. Oil and grease ,, 0.01

38. pH ,, 6.5 – 8.5

39. Phenolic compounds ,, 0.002

40. Phosphate ,, 6

41. Phosphorus ,, 0

42. Potassium ,, 12

43. Radioactive materials (gross alpha activity) Bq/l 0.01

44. Radioactive materials (gross beta activity) Bq/l 0.1

45. Selenium mg/l 0.01

46. Silver ,, 0.02

47. Sodium ,, 200

48. Suspended particulate matters ,, 10

49. Sulfide ,, 0

50. Sulfate ,, 400



51. Total dissolved solids ,, 1000

52. Temperature °C 20-30

53. Tin mg/l 2

54. Turbidity JTU 10

55. Zinc mg/l 5


Annex: A- 3: Standards for Sound in Bangladesh

Sl. No. Category of Area/Zone Limit in dB(A) Leq*

Day Time Night Time

a. Silent Zone 50 40

b. Residential area 55 45

c. Mixed area 60 50

d. Commercial area 70 60

e. Industrial area 75 70

Source: Noise Pollution (control) Rules 2006

Notes:

The time from 6 am to 9 pm is counted as daytime.

The time from 9 pm to 6 am is counted as night time.

*dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibel on scale A which is relatable to

human hearing

Annex: A- 4: Standards for Odor in Bangladesh

Parameter Unit Standard Limit

Acetaldehyde ppm 0.5 – 5

Ammonia ,, 1 – 5

Hydrogen Sulfide ,, 0.02 – 0.2

Methyl Disulfide ,, 0.009 – 0.1

Methyl Sulfide ,, 0.01 – 0.2

Styrene ,, 0.4 – 2.0

Trim ethylamine ,, 0.005 – 0.07


Notes:


Following regulatory limit shall be generally applicable to emission/exhaust outlet pipe of above 5-meter

height:

Q = 0.108 x He2Cm (Where Q = Gas Emission rate Nm3/hour)

He = Height of exhaust outlet pipe (m)

Cm = above mentioned limit (ppm)

In cases where a special parameter has been mentioned, the lower limit shall be applicable for warning

purposes, and the higher limit shall be applicable for prosecution purpose or punitive measure.

Annex: A- 5: Standards for Sewage Discharge

Parameter Unit Standard Limit

BOD milligram/l 40

Nitrate ,, 250

Phosphate ,, 35

Suspended Solids (SS) ,, 100

Temperature Degree Centigrade 30

Coliform number per 100 ml 1000


Notes: This limit shall be applicable to discharges into surface and inland waters bodies.

Sewage shall be chlorinated before final discharge.

Annex: A- 6: Standards for Waste from Industrial Units or Projects Waste

Sl. No. Parameter Unit

Places for determination of standards

Inland

Surface

Water

Public Sewerage

system connected to

treatment at second

stage

Irrigated

Land

1 Ammoniacal Nitrogen (as elementary

N) mg/l 50 75 75

2 Ammonia (as free ammonia) ,, 5 5 15

3 Arsenic (as) ,, 0.2 0.05 0.2

4 BOD5 at 20oC ,, 50 250 100

5 Boron ,, 2 2 2

6 Cadmium (as CD) ,, 0.50 0.05 0.05

7 Chloride ,, 600 600 600

8 Chromium (as total Cr) ,, 0.5 1.0 1.0

9 COD ,, 200 400 400

10 Chromium (as hexavalent Cr) ,, 0.1 1.0 1.0


Sl. No. Parameter Unit

Places for determination of standards

Inland

Surface

Water

Public Sewerage

system connected to

treatment at second

stage

Irrigated

Land

11 Copper (as Cu) ,, 0.5 3.0 3.0

12 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ,, 4.5 – 8 4.5 – 8 4.5 – 8

13 Electro-conductivity (EC) micro mho/

cm 1200 1200 1200

14 Total Dissolved Solids ,, 2,100 2,100 2,100

15 Fluoride (as F) ,, 2 15 10

16 Sulfide (as S) ,, 1 2 2

17 Iron (as Fe) ,, 2 2 2

18 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (as N) ,, 100 100 100

19 Lead (as Pb) ,, 0.1 1.0 0.1

20 Manganese (as Mn) ,, 5 5 5

21 Mercury (as Hg) ,, 0.01 0.01 0.01

22 Nickel (as Ni) ,, 1.0 2.0 1.0

23 Nitrate (as elementary N) mg/l 10.0 Not yet Fixed 10

24 Oil and Grease ,, 10 20 10

25 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) ,, 1.0 5 1

26 Dissolved Phosphorus (as P) ,, 8 8 15

27 Radioactive substance To be specified by Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

28 pH 6 – 9 6 – 9 6 – 9

29 Selenium (as Se) mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05

30 Zinc (as Zn) Degree 5 10 10

31 Total Dissolved Solids ,, 2,100 2,100 2,100

32 Temperature Centigrade 40 40 40- Summer

45 45 45-Winter

33 Suspended Solids (SS) mg/l 150 500 200

34 Cyanide (as Cn) ,, 0.1 2.0 0.2


Notes: These standards shall be applicable to all industries or projects other than those specified under the

heading “Standards for sector wise industrial effluent or emission”. Compliance with these standards shall be

ensured from the moment an industrial unit starts trial production, and in other cases, from the moment a


project starts operation. These standards shall be inviolable even in case of any sample collected instantly at

any point of time. These standards may be enforced in a more stringent manner if considered necessary in view

of the environmental conditions of a particular situation. Inland Surface Water means

drains/ponds/tanks/water bodies/ditches, canals, rivers, springs and estuaries. Public sewerage system

means treatment facilities of the first and second stage and also the combined and complete treatment facilities.

Irrigable land means such land area which is sufficiently irrigated by waste water taking into consideration the

quantity and quality of such water for cultivation of selected crops on that land. Inland Surface Water Standards

shall apply to any discharge to a public sewerage system or to land if the discharge does not meet the

requirements of the definitions in notes 5 and 6 above.

Annex: A- 7: Standards for Gaseous Emission from Industries or Projects

Sl.

No. Parameters

Standard present in a

unit of mg/Nm3

1 Particulate

(a) Power plant with capacity of 200 Megawatt or above 150

(b) Power plant with capacity less than 200 Megawatt 350

2. Chlorine 150

3. Hydrochloric acid vapor and mist 350

4. Total Fluoride (TF) 25

5. Sulfuric acid mist 50

6. Lead particulate 10

7. Mercury particulate 0.2

8. Sulfur dioxide kg/ton acid

(a) Sulfuric acid production (DCDA* process) 4

(b) Sulfuric acid production (SCSA* process) 10

(* DCDA: Double Conversion, Double Absorption; SCSA: Single

Conversion, Single Absorption)

Lowest height of stack for dispersion of sulfuric acid (in meter)

(a) Coal based power plant

(1) 500 Megawatt or above 275

(2) 200 to 500 Megawatt 220

(3) Less than 200 Megawatt 14(Q)0.3

(b) Boiler

(1) Steam per hour up to 15 tons 11

(2) Steam per hour more than 15 tons 14(Q)0.3

[Q = Emission of Sulfur dioxide (kg/hour)].

9. Oxides of Nitrogen


Sl.

No. Parameters

Standard present in a

unit of mg/Nm3

(a) Nitric acid production 3 kg/ton acid

(b) Gas Fuel based Power Plant 50 ppm

(1) 500 Megawatt or above 50 ppm

(2) 200 to 500 Megawatt 40 ppm

(3) Below 200 Megawatt 30 ppm

(c) Metallurgical oven 200 ppm

10. Kiln soot and dust mg/Nm3

(a) Blast Furnace 500

(b) Brick Kiln 1000

(c) Coke oven 500

(d) Lime Kiln 250


Annex: A- 8 : WHO air quality standard

Parameters Guideline value Averaging period

PM10 (μg/m3) 20 Annual

50 24 hours

PM2.5 (μg/m3) 10 Annual

25 24 hours

NOx (μg/m3) 40 Annual

200 1 hour

Sox (μg/m3) 20 24 hours

Annex: A- 9 : The WB/IFC Noise Level Guidelines*

Receptor One-hour LAeq (dB)

Daytime (07:00 –22:00) Night time (22:00 –07:00)

Residential, institutional,

educational**

55 45

Industrial, commercial 70 70

Source: IFC EHS General Guidelines 30 April, 2007

* Guidelines values are for noise levels measured out of doors. Source: Guidelines for Community Noise,

World Health Organization (WHO), 1999.

** For acceptable indoor noise levels for residential, institutional, and educational settings refer to WHO

(1999).


Annex- B: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Country/Project Title:

Sector Division:

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks

A. Project Siting

Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?

• Cultural heritage site √

• Legally protected Area (core zone or buffer zone

√

• Wetland √

• Mangrove √

• Estuarine √

• Special area for protecting biodiversity √

B. Potential Environmental Impacts

Will the Project cause…

• Impairment of historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape or potential loss/damage to physical cultural resources?

√

• Disturbance to precious ecology (e.g., sensitive

or protected areas)?

√

• Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site?

√

• Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

√

• Increased air pollution due to project construction and operation?

√ Dust will be generating during the construction phase of the project

• Noise and vibration due to project construction or operation?

√ Noise and vibration will be generating during the construction activities of the project

• Involuntary resettlement of people? (Physical

displacement and/or economic displacement)

√ Land has already developed by BPDB

Meghnaghat 718 MW (Net) Combined Cycle Power Plant

Power Generation


Screening Questions Yes No Remarks

• Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?

√

• Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camp and work sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases (such as STI's and HIV/AIDS) from workers to local populations?

√ There will be no worker camp. So, the possibility will be only from the work sites.

• Creation of temporary breeding habitats for diseases such as those transmitted by mosquitoes and rodents?

√

• Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?

√ At present worker are working in Meghnaghat 718MW CCPP from different region and culture

• Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

√

• Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation?

√ Accidents may occur during incautiousness

• Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during construction and operation?

√

• Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural causes, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

√

• Generation of solid waste and/or hazardous waste?

√ Solid waste generates from workers used boots/PPEs because of inappropriate disposal which responsible for carcinogenic disease

• Use of chemicals? √ Fuel oil will be used as a generator start-up

• Generation of wastewater during construction or operation?

√


Annex- C: Involuntary Resettlement (IR) Assessment Checklist

Probable Involuntary Resettlement Effects Yes No Remarks

Involuntary Acquisition of Land

• Will there be land acquisition? √

• Is the site for land acquisition known? Land is developed by BPDB

• Is the ownership status and current usage of land to be acquired known?

Land is developed by BPDB

• Will there be loss of shelter and residential land due to land acquisition?

√

• Will there be loss of agricultural and other productive assets due to land acquisition?

√

• Will there be losses of crops, trees, and fixed assets due to land acquisition?

√

• Will there be loss of businesses or enterprises due to land acquisition?

√

• Will there be loss of income sources and means of livelihoods due to land acquisition?

√

Involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas

• Will people lose access to natural resources,

communal facilities and services?

√

• If land use is changed, will it have an adverse

impact on social and economic activities?

√

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions

The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks.

Yes No Remarks

▪ Is the Project area subject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions and climate changes?

√ The project site is located in the moderate risk region

▪ Could changes in precipitation, temperature, salinity, or extreme events over the Project lifespan affect its sustainability or cost?

√

▪ Are there any demographic or socio-economic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?

√

▪ Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., increasing traffic or housing in areas that will be more prone to flooding, by encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?

√


• Will access to land and resources owned communally or by the state be restricted?

√

Information on Displaced Persons:

• Any estimate of the likely number of persons that will be displaced by the Project?

[√] No [] Yes

If yes, approximately how many?....................................

• Are any of them poor, female-heads of households, or vulnerable to poverty risks?

[√] No [] Yes

• Are any displaced persons from indigenous or ethnic minority groups?

[√] No [] Yes


Annex- D: Indigenous People (IP) Assessment Checklist

KEY CONCERNS

(Please provide elaborations on the Remarks column)

Yes No Remarks

A. Indigenous Peoples Identification

• Are there socio-cultural groups present in or use the project area who may be considered as "tribes" (hill tribes, schedules tribes, tribal peoples), "minorities"(ethnic or national minorities), or "indigenous communities" in the project area?

√ The project is located in Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj District Bangladesh. As per Population Census of Bangladesh 2011, there is no ethnic community/tribes. Detailed study will be conducted during ESIA

• Are there national or local laws or policies as well as anthropological researches/studies that consider these groups present in or using the project area as belonging to "ethnic minorities", scheduled tribes, tribal peoples, national minorities, or cultural communities?

√ Not Applicable

• Do such groups self-identify as being part of a distinct social and cultural group?

√ Not Applicable

• Do such groups maintain collective attachments to distinct habitats or ancestral territories and/ or to the natural resources in these habitats and territories?

√ Not Applicable

• Do such groups maintain cultural, economic, social, and political institutions distinct from the dominant society and culture?

√ Not Applicable

• Do such groups speak a distinct language or

dialect?

√ Not Applicable

• Has such groups been historically, socially and economically marginalized, disempowered, excluded, and/ or discriminated against?

√ Not Applicable

• Are such groups represented as "Indigenous Peoples" or as "ethnic minorities" or "scheduled tribes" or "tribal populations" in any formal decision-making bodies at the national or local levels?

√ Not Applicable

B. Identification of Potential Impacts

• Will the project directly or indirectly benefit or

target Indigenous Peoples?

√ Not Applicable

• Will the project directly or indirectly affect Indigenous Peoples' traditional socio-cultural and belief practices? (e.g., child-rearing, health, education, arts, and governance)

√ Not Applicable

• Will the project affect the livelihood systems of Indigenous Peoples? (e.g., food production system, natural resource management, crafts and trade, employment status)

√ Not Applicable


KEY CONCERNS

(Please provide elaborations on the Remarks column)

Yes No Remarks

• Will the project be in an area (land or territory) occupied, owned, or used by Indigenous Peoples, and/ or claimed as ancestral domain?

√ Not Applicable

C. Identification of Special Requirements Will the project activities include?

• Commercial development of the cultural resources and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples?

√ Not Applicable

• Physical displacement from traditional or customary lands?

√ Not Applicable

• Commercial development of natural resources (such as minerals, hydrocarbons, forests, water, hunting or fishing grounds) within customary lands under use that would impact the livelihoods or the cultural, ceremonial, spiritual uses that define the identity and community of Indigenous Peoples?

√ Not Applicable

• Establishing legal recognition of rights to lands and territories that are traditionally owned or customarily used, occupied or claimed by indigenous peoples?

√ Not Applicable

• Acquisition of lands that are traditionally owned or customarily used, occupied or claimed by indigenous peoples?

√ Not Applicable

D. Anticipated project impacts on Indigenous Peoples - Not Applicable

Project component/activity/output Anticipated positive effect Anticipated negative effect

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Note: The project team may attach additional information on the project, as necessary.


Annex- E: Proposed ToR

This outline is part of the ADB Safeguard Requirements 1. An environmental

assessment report is required for all environment category A and B projects. Its level

of detail and comprehensiveness is commensurate with the significance of potential

environmental impacts and risks. The ESIA report will be prepared in accordance with following

indicative outlines

1. Executive Summary

This section describes concisely the critical facts, significant findings, and

recommended actions.

2. Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework

This section discusses the national and local legal and institutional framework

within which the environmental assessment is carried out. It also identifies project relevant

international environmental agreements to which the country is a party.

3. Description of the Project

This section describes the proposed project; its major components; and its

geographic, ecological, social, and temporal context, including any associated facility

required by and for the project (for example, access roads, power plants, water supply,

quarries and borrow pits, and spoil disposal). It normally includes drawings and maps

showing the project’s layout and components, the project site, and the project's area of

influence.

4. Description of the Environment (Baseline Data)

This section describes relevant physical, biological, and socioeconomic

conditions within the study area. It also looks at current and proposed development

activities within the project's area of influence, including those not directly connected to

the project. It indicates the accuracy, reliability, and sources of the data.

5. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

This section predicts and assesses the project's likely positive and negative

direct and indirect impacts to physical, biological, socioeconomic (including occupational

health and safety, community health and safety, vulnerable groups and gender issues,

and impacts on livelihoods through environmental media [Appendix 2, para. 6]), and

physical cultural resources in the project's area of influence, in quantitative terms to the

extent possible; identifies mitigation measures and any residual negative impacts that

cannot be mitigated; explores opportunities for enhancement; identifies and estimates

the extent and quality of available data, key data gaps, and uncertainties associated

(24) with predictions and specifies topics that do not require further attention; and examines

global, transboundary, and cumulative impacts as appropriate.


6. Information Disclosure, Consultation, and Participation

i. describes the process undertaken during project design and preparation for engaging

stakeholder, including information disclosure and consultation with affected people and other

stakeholders;

ii. summarizes comments and concerns received from affected people and other stakeholders and

how these comments have been addressed in project design and mitigation measures, with

special attention paid to the needs and concerns of vulnerable groups, including women, the

poor and indigenous peoples; and

iii. describes the planned information disclosure measures (including the

type of information to be disseminated and the method of dissemination)

and the process for carrying out consultation with affected people and

facilitating their participation during project implementation.

7. Grievance Redress Mechanism

This section describes the grievance redress framework (both informal and

formal channels), setting out the time frame and mechanisms for resolving complaints

about environmental performance.

8. Environmental Management Plan

This section deals with the set of mitigation and management measures to be

taken during project implementation to avoid, reduce, mitigate, or compensate for

adverse environmental impacts (in that order of priority). It may include multiple

management plans and actions. It includes the following key components (with the level

of detail commensurate with the project’s impacts and risks):

i. Mitigation:

a) identifies and summarizes anticipated significant adverse environmental impacts and

risks;

b) describes each mitigation measure with technical details, including the type of impact to

which it relates and the conditions under the type of impact to which it relates and the

conditions under which it is required (for instance, continuously or in the event of

contingencies), together with designs, equipment descriptions and operating procedures, as

appropriate and

c) provides links to any other mitigation plans (for example, for involuntary resettlement,

Indigenous Peoples, or emergency response) required for the project.

(ii) Monitoring:

a) describes monitoring measures with technical details, including parameters to be measured

methods to be used, sampling locations, frequency of measurements, detection limits and

definition of thresholds that will signal the need for corrective actions; and

b) describes monitoring and reporting procedures to ensure early detection of conditions that

necessitate particular mitigation measures and document the progress and results of

mitigation.


(iii) Implementation arrangements:

a) specifies the implementation schedule showing phasing and coordination with overall project

implementation;

b) describes institutional or organizational arrangements, namely, who is responsible for carrying out the

mitigation and monitoring measures, which may include one or more of the following additional topics

to strengthen environmental management

capability: technical assistance programs, training programs, procurement of equipment and supplied

related to environmental management and monitoring, and organizational changes; and

c) estimates capital and recurrent costs and describes sources of funds for implementing the

environmental management plan.

d) Performance indicators: describes the desired outcomes as measurable

events to the extent possible, such as performance indicators, targets, or acceptance criteria that can be

tracked over defined time periods.

9. Conclusion and Recommendation

This section provides the conclusions drawn from the assessment and provides recommendations.


Annex- F: Lab Report


Annex- F: Approved Gas Pipeline Layout

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