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Initial Environmental Examination
Prepared by Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Limited, Government of Rajasthan for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section on ADB’s website.
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December 2021
India: Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project Subproject : Faecal Sludge and Septage Management in Bandikui Town, District - Dausa, Rajasthan
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Initial Environmental Examination
Document Stage: Draft IEE
Project Number: 42267-031
November 2021
IND: Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development
Sector Project – Faecal Sludge and Septage
Management in Bandikui Town, District - Dausa,
Rajasthan
Prepared by Project Management Unit, Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and
Infrastructure Corporation Limited, Government of Rajasthan for the Asian Development Bank.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB – Asian Development Bank BOCW – Building and other Construction Workers CGWB – central ground water board CLC – city level committee CPCB – central pollution control board CPHEEO – Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering
Organization CTE – Consent To Establish CTO – Consent To Operate DBO – Design-Build-Operate DPR – Detailed Project Report EHS – Environmental Health And Safety EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMP – Environmental Management Plan FSSM – Fecal Sludge and Septage Management FSTP – Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant IEE – Initial Environmental Examination LSGD – Local Self Government Department MOEF&CC – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change PHED – Public Health Engineering Department PIU – Project Implementation Unit PMU – Project Management Unit PWD – Public Works Department REA – Rapid Environmental Assessment ROW – Right-of-Way RSPCB – Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board RSTDSP – Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project RUDSICO-EAP – Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and Infrastructure
Corporation Limited-Externally Aided Projects SPS – Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 ULB – Urban Local Body
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
m3 – cubic meter dB – decibels oC – degree centigrade dia – diameter kg – kilogram kl – kiloliter km – kilometer kmph – kilometer per hour KLD – kiloliters per day ha – hectare HP – horsepower LPCD – liters per capita per day m – meter mg – milligram mm – millimeter MLD – million liters per day km2 – square kilometer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6
I. INTRODUCTION 9
Background 9 Background of IEE 9 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10 Scope of IEE 19 Report Structure 19
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 20
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 24
Physical Resources 24 Topography, Soils and Geology 24 Seismology and Natural Hazards 24 Climatic Conditions 24 Surface Water 24 Groundwater 25 Air Quality 25 Noise Quality 25 Ecological Resources 25 Industry & Agriculture 25 Socio Cultural Resources 26 Demography 26 Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites 26
IV. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 26
Introduction 26 Location Impacts: 27 Design Impacts: 27 Construction Impacts: 28 Operation and Maintenance Impacts: 31
V. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 32
Overview 32 Public Consultation 32 Consultation during Project Preparation 32 Consultation during construction 33 Information Disclosure 33
VI. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 34
Project Specific Grievance Redress Mechanism 34
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 37
Environmental Management Plan 37 Institutional Requirements 48 Training Needs 53 Monitoring and Reporting 55 EMP Implementation Cost 55
VIII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 57
APPENDIX 1: REA CHECK LIST 58
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APPENDIX 2: NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS 61
APPENDIX 3: NATIONAL AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY STANDARDS 61
APPENDIX 4: CPCB STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS (WASTEWATER) 62
APPENDIX 5: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR STPS BY NGT ORDER, 30.04.2019 64
APPENDIX 6: VEHICLE EXHAUST EMISSION NORMS 65
APPENDIX 7: SALIENT FEATURES OF MAJOR LABOR LAWS APPLICABLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL WORKS 66
APPENDIX 8: SAMPLE OUTLINE SPOIL MANAGEMENT PLAN 69
APPENDIX 9: PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS CONDUCTED DURING PROJECT PREPARATION 70
APPENDIX 10: SAMPLE MONTHLY REPORTING FORMAT 72
APPENDIX11: SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION REPORT 75
APPENDIX 12: SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION FORM 77
APPENDIX 13: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPOSED FSTP SYSTEM 79
13.1 Operating procedures 79
APPENDIX 14: PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT LOCATIONS 82
APPENDIX 15 : NOC OF MUNICIPALITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FSTP IN BANDIKUI 83
APPENDIX 16: LAND REVENUE RECORDS OF FSTP SITE 85
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project (RSTDSP), the fourth phase of investment projects financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented by the Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Limited- External Aided Project (RUDSICO-EAP), previously known as Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUDSICO-EAP). RSTDSP will support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Rajasthan towards improving the water and wastewater services in about 40 towns under Tranche-2. RSTDSP seeks to improve water supply and sewerage (WSS) services in secondary towns with populations between 20,000-115,000 through a sector loan modality. The project is aligned with the following impact(s): (i) access to potable, affordable, reliable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable drinking water supply in all urban areas of Rajasthan improved;1 and (ii) health status of urban population, especially the poor and under-privileged improved.2
2. RSTDSP under ADB financing, is proposing to implement a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant for Bandikui in Rajasthan to assess the current gaps in sanitation across the towns and suggest sustainable and cost effective ways to manage faecal sludge generated within its municipal boundary.
3. ADB requires consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of the Bank’s operations, and the requirements for Environmental Assessment are described in ADB’s SPS (2009). This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) addresses the infrastructure components proposed under Bandikui FSSM project. 4. Categorization. Bandikui FSSM subproject is classified as Environmental Category B as per the SPS as no significant impacts are envisaged. Accordingly, this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the environmental impacts and provides mitigation and monitoring measures to ensure that there are no significant impacts as a result of the project. 5. Project Scope. The subproject is formulated to address gaps in faecal sludge and septage across the town of Bandikui. The main objective of this project is to improve safe collection of faecal sludge from houses and treatment in a scientific manner to improve sanitation conditions of town. This will have an important effect on public health and environment. Proposed works under this subproject include: (i) to provide technological solutions for faecal sludge management and development of a plan for FSSM (ii) Construction of a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) of 16 KLD capacity (iii) Procurement of 2 nos. of desludging vehicles of 4000 lit. 6. Implementation Arrangements. The Local Self Government Department (LSGD) of Government of Rajasthan is the Executing Agency (EA) and existing RUDSICO-EAP is the Implementing Agency (IA). The LSGD is responsible for overall strategic planning, guidance and management of the RSTDSP, and for ensuring compliance with tranche release conditions and loan covenants. A policy support unit has been established in the LSGD to support the government for implementation of the tranche release policy actions under the program loan. The RUDSICO-EAP is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision, and coordination of all activities under the RSTDSP. The RUDSICO-EAP has recruited Project Management and Capacity Building Consultant (PMCBC) to assist PMU, review DPRs and prepare bid documents and provide assistance during construction of the facility. There are two zonal offices in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Project Implementation
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Government of Rajasthan. 2018. Rajasthan: Urban Water Supply Policy. Jaipur.
2 Government of Rajasthan. 2016. State Sewerage and Wastewater Policy. Jaipur.
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Units (PIUs) are set up in each project town/urban local body (ULB). Two numbers of Construction Management and Supervision Consultants (CMSCs) are also recruited for supervision of construction activities. Community Awareness and Participation Consultant (CAPC) are also recruited for Jaipur and project towns; to provide support in implementation of projects. Project Management Unit (PMU) at Jaipur will overall responsible for management and monitoring of the whole project. Types of contracts are Design, Build and Operate (DBO). Once the infrastructure is built and commissioned, the Urban Local Bodies will operate and maintain the infrastructure through DBO contractor for 10 years, and later on their own. Project Officer (Environment) at PMU with help of consultant will be responsible for environment management and monitoring activities, and will be supported by Environment Safeguard Specialist of PMCBC Team. Contractor personnel will include an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) supervisor.
7. Description of the Environment. Subproject site of proposed FSTP is situated in Bandikui, which is a town in Dausa district of Rajasthan, India. It belongs to Jaipur Division. It is located 35 KM towards East from District headquarters Dausa. It is a Tehsil head quarter. Bandikui sits at the junction of Agra-Jaipur and Delhi-Jaipur railway lines. The city is located 205 km south of Delhi. Rajgarh town, erstwhile capital of Alwar state, is about 25 km north of Bandikui. Sikandra is located about 17 km away, while the state capital Jaipur is 98 km by road. a town in Dausa district, approx 100 kms away from Jaipur city. Environmental conditions of the town are generally dry during summer and affected with low rainfall. The proposed FSTP site identified by Nagar Palika Bandikui, is located on Abhaneri Road. This land is government land. The site is approx. 3 km away from the town. BT road exist from the town to the site. There are no dense habitations within 200 mtrs area around the proposed site. There are no trees and shrubs present at site and no wildlife exists. There is no surface water body within or near the site. 8. Environmental Management. An environmental management plan (EMP) is included as part of this IEE, which includes (i) mitigation measures for environmental impacts during implementation; (ii) an environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigating, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) a grievance redress mechanism. A number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs. The construction phase EMP will be included in civil work bidding and contract documents.
9. The land proposed for FSTP is government land where a NOC has been furnished from Bandikui ULB, and therefore no land acquisition issue may arise. There are no habitation exist upto 200 metres from site and no impact to people may envisage.
10. Potential impacts were identified in relation to location, design, construction and operation of the proposed infrastructure. During the construction phase, impacts mainly arise from the need to dispose of moderate quantities of waste soil and health and safety risk to workers during construction and operation. These are common temporary impacts of construction in urban areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all potential negative impacts to acceptable levels. 11. Measures such as appropriate scheduling of works (non-monsoon season, low traffic hours, etc.,) and minimizing inconvenience by best construction methods will be employed.. In the operational phase, all facilities and infrastructure will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment. Facilities will need to be repaired from time to time, but environmental impacts will be much less than those of the construction period as the work will be infrequent, affecting small areas only.
12. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring to be
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conducted during construction. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected as intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries. Any requirements for corrective action will be reported to the ADB. 13. The stakeholders were involved in developing the IEE through discussions on-site and public consultation, after which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and in the planning and development of the project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the city and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB and RUDSICO-EAP websites. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation. 14. The citizens of the Bandikui Town will be the major beneficiaries of this subproject. The system of desludging vehicles which includes emptying the septic tank and pit latrines by private and government operators, will safely remove the human waste from individual homes and other entities that will scientifically treated in modern facility (FSTP). Combined with the on-going investments in sewage treatment, this subproject, in addition to improved environmental conditions, will improve the over-all health condition of the town. People would spend less on healthcare and lose fewer working days due to illness, so their economic status should also improve, as well as their overall health. 15. Consultation, Disclosure and Grievance Redress. Public consultations were done during the preparation of the detail project report and IEE. Consultations will continue throughout the project implementation period with the assistance of the consultant’s team. A grievance redress mechanism is described within the IEE to ensure any public grievances are addressed quickly. 16. Monitoring and Reporting. The PMU and supervision consultant will be responsible for monitoring. The PMU will submit quarterly/semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. ADB will post the environmental monitoring reports on its website. 17. Conclusions and Recommendations. The proposed project is therefore unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential impacts that are associated with design, construction and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, there are no significant impacts and the classification of the project as Category “B” is confirmed. No further special study or detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).
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I. INTRODUCTION
Background
1. Project background. Following successful implementation of three projects in urban infrastructure development, ADB and Government of Rajasthan and ongoing RSTDSP (Fourth Phase of RUIDP) targeting about 40+ towns in the state in urban infrastructure development, Government of Rajasthan decided to take up implementation of Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) with a construction of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in various towns of Rajasthan which do not have central sewer network that are hitherto not covered. The programme goal is sustainable urban development in Rajasthan. The outcome would be improved service delivery and improved sanitation in project town.
2. The focus of the RSTDSP investment is on water supply and sewerage infrastructure. A series of subprojects are being and will be implemented under the Project, with each subproject providing improvements to water supply or sewerage or both in a project town.
3. Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Limited- External Aided Projects (RUDSICO-EAP), erstwhile popularly known as Rajasthan Urban Development Project (RUIDP) with financial assistance by ADB, is proposing to implement a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant for Bandikui in Rajasthan. The activity, under the project, is to specifically provide faecal sludge management solutions for the towns in Rajasthan.
4. Context of FSSM in Rajasthan. The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on 2nd October 2014, all India including Rajasthan, to eradicate open defecation from both, rural and urban India. The focus of this mission was majorly on toilet construction and provide complete access to toilets for the general public. This mission also aims at promoting cleanliness and hygiene, with better management of solid and liquid waste produce along with eliminating the unhealthy practice of open defecation. After successful implementation of the mission to construct toilets in various towns under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM); by 2018 Rajasthan State had total 2.73 million toilets, out of which 70 % of urban households were dependent on underground containment system such as Kui, Pits, Septic tanks etc. To tackle the increasing amount of faecal sludge that is being accumulated in containment systems owing to the increase in the number of toilets. The GoR through grants support from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) developed pilot projects in 3 ULBs i.e. Phulera, Lalsot and Khandela and built some of very 1st three Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTP) of State. 5. The determination of the State towards the environmental safety and public health encouraged it to undertake a rapid assessment of strategically selected small and medium towns in the State of Rajasthan and selected 50 towns (approx..), which do not have an underground sewerage system where citywide FSSM can be easily implemented. Background of IEE
6. ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of the Bank’s operations, and the requirements for environmental assessment are described in ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (2009). Accordingly, this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been conducted to assess the environmental impacts and provide mitigation and monitoring measures to ensure that there are no significant impacts as a result of the subproject.
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Environmental Regulatory Compliance
7. Table 1 presents a summary of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements applicable to this subproject.
Table 1: Applicable Environmental Regulations
Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
EIA Notification The EIA Notification of 2006 set out
the requirement for environmental
assessment in India. Environmental
Clearance is required for certain
defined activities/projects, and this
must be obtained before any
construction work or land preparation
(except land acquisition) may
commence. Projects are categorized
as A or B depending on the scale of
the project and the nature of its
impacts. Categories A projects require
Environmental Clearance from the
Ministry of Environment and Forest
(MoEF). Category B projects require
Environmental Clearance from the
State Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA).
None of the components of this
subproject falls under the ambit of the
notification
Water (Prevention
and Control of
Pollution) Act of
1974, Rules of
1975, and
amendments
(1987)
Act was enacted to provide for the
prevention and control of water
pollution and the maintaining or
restoring of wholesomeness of water,
by Central and State Pollution Control
Boards and for conferring on and
assigning to CPCB/SPCBs powers
and functions relating to water
pollution control.
Control of water pollution is achieved
through administering conditions
imposed in consent issued under
provision of the Water (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act of 1974.
These conditions regulate the quantity
and quantity of effluent, the location of
discharge and the frequency of
monitoring of effluents. Any
component of the subproject having
the potential to generate sewage or
trade effluent will come under its
purview. Such projects have to obtain
Consent to Establish (CTE) under
Section 25 of the Act from Rajasthan
Pollution Control Board (RPCB) before
starting implementation and Consent
Applicable for construction of new
FSTP (16 KLD). Consent to Establish
(CTE) is required before construction
and consent to Operate (CTO) is
required before start of operation from
RPCB for this FSTP.
All relevant forms, prescribed fees
and procedures to obtain the CTE
and CTO can be found in the RPCB
website.
(http://environment.rajasthan.gov.in)
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Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
To Operate (CTO) before
commissioning.
Air (Prevention
and Control of
Pollution) Act of
1981, Rules of
1982 and
amendments.
This Act was enacted to achieve
prevention, control and abatement of
air pollution activities by assigning
regulatory powers to Central and State
boards for all such functions. The Act
also establishes ambient air quality
standards
The projects having potential to emit
air pollutants into the atmosphere have
to obtain CTE and CTO under Section
21 of the Act from RPCB The occupier
of the project/facility has the
responsibility to adopt necessary air
pollution control measures for abating
air pollution.
The following will require CTE and CTO from RPCB: (i) diesel generators (more than 15 KVA); (ii) Batching Plant, hot mix plants; and (iii) stone crushers, if installed for construction.
All relevant forms, prescribed fees and
procedures to obtain the CTE and
CTO can be found in the RPCB
website
(http://environment.rajasthan.gov.in)
If ready mix concrete and hot mix
bitumen is procured from third party,
contractor to ensure that the plants,
from where material is being
purchased is having CTE/CTO and
copy should be collected from third
party and submitted in PIU
Environment
(Protection) Act,
1986 and CPCB
Environmental
Standards
(National Ambient
Air Quality
Standards 2009)
Emissions and discharges from the
facilities to be created or refurbished
or augmented shall comply with the
notified standards
Appendix 2 provides applicable standards for ambient air quality. Contractor is also required to keep all his vehicles maintained and control all the construction activities so that ambient air quality remains within prescribed limit.
Noise Pollution
(Regulation and
Control) Rules,
2000 amended up
to 2010.
Rule 3 of the Act specifies ambient air
quality standards in respect of noise
for different areas/zones.
Appendix 3 provides applicable noise
standards.
Contractor is required to keep all his
vehicles maintained and control all
the construction activities so that
ambient noise quality remain within
prescribed limit
State Sewerage
and Waste Water
Policy,
Department of
Local Self
Government,
Govt. of Rajasthan
Also, Rajasthan State Sewerage and
Waste Water Policy-2016 states that-
Treated wastewater effluent is
considered a water resource
and is added to the water
stock for reuse.
Priority shall be given to
agricultural reuse of treated
effluent for unrestricted
All efforts shall be taken for reuse of
treated effluent, although
responsibility lies on municipal body,
RUIDP will provide technical
assistance and guidance to municipal
body for reuse of treated effluent.
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Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
irrigation.
Treated effluent shall be priced and
sold to end users at a price covering at
least the operation and maintenance
costs of delivery.
Ancient
Monuments and
Archaeological
Sites and Remains
Act, 1958 and
Ancient
Monuments and
Archaeological
Sites and Remains
(Amendment and
Validation) Act,
2010
The Act designates areas within 100
meters (m) of the “protected
monument/area” as “prohibited area”
and beyond that up to 200 m as
“regulated area” respectively. No
“construction” is permitted in the
“prohibited area” and any construction
activity in the “regulated area” requires
prior permission of the Archaeological
Survey of India (ASI).
There are no ASI protected
monuments/sites in Bandikui (Dausa).
Hence, Archaeological potential is
negligible.
Rajasthan State
Environment
Policy, 2010
including
And Rajasthan
Environment
Mission and
Climate Change
Agenda for
Rajasthan (2010-
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Follows the National Environment
Policy, 2006 and core objectives and
policies are: -Conserve and enhance
environmental resources; assure
environmental sustainability of key
economic sectors; and, improve
environmental governance and
capacity building
- it recommends specific strategies
and actions to address the key
environmental issues: water
resources, desertification and land
degradation, forest and biodiversity, air
quality, climate change: adoption and
mitigation, mining, industry, tourism,
energy, urban development, etc.
- Establishment of Environment
Mission under the chairpersonship of
the Chief Minister and a Steering
Committee under the chairpersonship
of Chief Secretary, Government of
Rajasthan
Tasks force set up for six key areas
- Project implementation should
adhere to the policy aims of:
conservation & enhancement of
environmental resources, integration
of environmental concerns into
projects/plans, and capacity building
in environmental management
- under water sector, major concerns,
as the policy notes, are: huge water
losses & wastage, declining water
availability, pollution
- Relevant recommendations for the
project include: control of losses,
integrated water resources
management, control of raw water
pollution, reuse and recycling
-avoid/minimize use of forest lands
With reference to Climate change
adoption & mitigation following should
be considered in the project:
- diminishing flows in surface water
bodies, and groundwater depletion,
and revival traditional water bodies as
water sources (lakes/tanks)
- equal stress on demand side
management in water
-minimize energy use - design energy
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Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
efficiency systems-
The Rajasthan
Monuments,
Archaeological
Sites and
Antiquities Act,
1961; the
Rajasthan
Monuments,
Archaeological
Sites and
Antiquities
(amendment) Act
2007
Any construction/excavation work in
the ‘protected area’ (as declared by
GoR under the Act) requires priori
permission of Department of
Archeology& Museums
-Application under the Rules shall be
submitted to Director, State
Archeological Department, at least 3
months prior to the work. Department
provides conditional permission,
including time for completion,
procedures to be followed during the
work and for chance finds etc.
There are no monuments in the town.
Therefore this Act is not applicable
The Right to fair
compensation and
transparency in
land acquisition,
rehabilitation and
resettlement Act,
2013
Private land acquisition is guided by
the provisions and procedures of this
Act.
Not applicable to this subproject as
there is no private land acquisition or
resettlement
Labor Laws-
Contract Labor
(Regulation and
Abolition) Act,
1970;
The Inter-State
Migrant Workmen
(Regulation of
Employment and
Conditions of
Service) Act, 1979
Provides for welfare measures to be
provided by the Contractor to contract
labor and in case the Contractor fails
to provide, the same are required to be
provided by the Principal Employer by
Law. The principal employer is
required to take Certificate of
Registration and the Contractor is
required to take a License from the
designated Officer. The Act is
applicable to the establishments or
Contractor of principal employer if they
employ 20 or more contract labor.
The inter-state migrant workmen, in an
establishment to which this Act
becomes applicable, are required to
be provided certain facilities such as
housing, medical aid, traveling
expenses from home up to the
establishment and back, etc.,
Applicable to all construction works in the project Principle employer (RUDSICO-EAP) to obtain Certificate of Registration from Department of Labour, as principle employer Contractor to obtain license from designated labor officer Contractor shall register with Labor Department, if Inter-state migrant workmen are engaged Adequate and appropriate amenities and facilities shall be provided to workers including housing, medical aid, traveling expenses from home and back, etc.,
Appendix 7 provides applicable
labor laws including amendments
issued from time to time applicable
to establishments engaged in
construction of civil works.
Biodiversity Act of
2002
The Biodiversity Act 2002 primarily
addresses access to genetic
resources and associated knowledge
by foreign individuals, institutions or
companies, to ensure equitable
Not applicable
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Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
sharing of benefits arising out of the
use of these resources and knowledge
to the country and the people.
Wildlife Protection
Act, 1972 and
amendment 1991
This overarching Act provides
protection to wild animals, birds, plants
and matters connected with habitat
protection, processes to declare
protected areas, regulation of wildlife
trade, constitution of state and national
board for wildlife, zoo authority, tiger
conservation authority, penalty clauses
and other important regulations.
Not applicable, there are no wildlife
areas within or near to proposed
project sites in Bandikui (Dausa)
Forest
(Conservation)
Act, 1980
The Forest (Conservation) Act
prohibits the use of forest land for non-
forest purposes without the approval of
Ministry of Environment and Forests
(MoEF), Government of India
Not applicable, none of the project
components fall in forest areas
Rajasthan Forest
Act, 1953 and
Rajasthan Forest
Rules, 1962
This Act makes the basis for
declaration of Reserved Forests,
constitution of village forest
committees, management of reserved
forests and penalties and procedures.
Not applicable none of the project
components falls in reserved forest
areas
The Building and
Other Construction
Workers
(Regulation of
Employment and
Conditions of
Service) Act,
(BOCW Act) 1996
and and Rajasthan
Building and
Construction
Workers Rules
2009
- Applicable to any building or other
construction work which employ 10 or
more workers
- Cess should be paid at rate not
exceeding 2% of the cost of
construction as may be notified
- The employer is required to provide
safety measures at the building or
construction work and other welfare
measures, such as canteens, first-aid
facilities, ambulance, housing
accommodation for workers near the
workplace etc.
-The employer has to obtain a
registration certificate from the
Registering Officer
Contractor have to fully comply all the
provisions of this Act specially
workers’ registration, payment of
cess, safety, health, welfare, wages
and compensation etc.
Applicability of Rajasthan BOCW
Rules in the project is-
Salient features of Rajasthan BOCW
Rules are-
Chapter III, section 17- Registration
of establishments
Chapter VIII, section 61- Hours of
works, intervals or rest and spread
over, overtime
Section 62- weekly rest
Section 63- night shift
Section 67- registers of workers
Section 68- Muster roll, wages
register
Section 70- latrine and urinal
facilities
Chapter XI- Safety and Health
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Acts/Laws/Rules Description Requirement
Section 78- fire protection
Section 79- emergency action plan
Section 80- fencing of motors
Section 81- lifting and carrying of
weight
Section 82- H&S policy
Section 83- dangerous and harmful
environment
Section 84- Overhead protection
Section 88- eye protection
Section 89- PPEs
Section 90- electrical hazards
Section 97- use of safety helmets
and shoes
Chapter XIII- lifting appliances and
gears
Chapter XV- transport and earth
moving equipment
Chapter XVI- concrete works
Chapter XVII- demolition works
Chapter XVIII- Excavation and
tunneling
Chapter XX- ladders and step
ladders
Chapter XXII- structural fram and
formworks
Chapter XXIV- medical facilities and
first aid box
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
No person will be allowed to drive a motor vehicle unless he holds an valid driving license issued to him authorizing him to drive the vehicle
Valid and appropriate (LMV/HMV)
driving license of operators and
drivers is required to operate or
drive vehicle and equipment at
construction site
The Petroleum Rules 2002
All due precautions will be taken at all times to prevent escape of petroleum into any drain, sewer, river or watercourse or over any public road or railway line.
Do not allow any escape of diesel,
lubricants in to drain or any nearby
water course
Solid Waste Management Rules 2016
Responsibility of Solid Waste
Generator
(i) segregate and store the waste generated in three separate streams namely bio-degradable, non biodegradable and domestic
Contractor to follow all the rules
during construction works
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hazardous wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to authorized waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the local authorities from time to time; (ii) store separately construction and demolition waste, as and when generated, in his own premises and shall dispose off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016; and
No waste generator shall throw, burn
or burry the solid waste generated by
him, on streets, open public spaces
outside his premises or in the drain or
water bodies.
Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016
(i) Every waste generator shall segregate construction and demolition waste and deposit at collection centre or handover it to the authorized processing facilities (ii) Shall ensure that there is no littering or deposition so as to prevent obstruction to the traffic or the public or drains. (iii) Large generators (who generate more than 20 tons or more in one day or 300 tons per project in a month) shall submit waste management plan and get appropriate approvals from the local authority before starting construction or demolition or remodelling work, (iv) Large generators shall have environment management plan to address the likely environmental issues from construction, demolition, storage, transportation process and disposal / reuse of C & D Waste. (v) Large generators shall segregate the waste into four streams such as concrete, soil, steel, wood and plastics, bricks and mortar, (vi) Large generators shall pay relevant charges for collection, transportation, processing and disposal as notified by the concerned authorities;
Contractor to follow all the rules
during construction works
Hazardous Waste Rules 2016
Responsibilities of the occupier for management of hazardous and other wastes.- (1) For the management of hazardous and other wastes, an occupier shall follow the following steps, namely:- (a) prevention; (b) minimization; (c) reuse, (d) recycling; (e) recovery,
Contractor to comply all the
requirements of this Act during
construction works.
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utilisation including co-processing; (f) safe disposal. (2) The occupier shall be responsible for safe and environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes. (3) The hazardous and other wastes generated in the establishment of an occupier shall be sent or sold to an authorised actual user or shall be disposed of in an authorised disposal facility. (4) The hazardous and other wastes shall be transported from an occupier’s establishment to an authorised actual user or to an authorised disposal facility in accordance with the provisions of these rules. (5) The occupier who intends to get its hazardous and other wastes treated and disposed of by the operator of a treatment, storage and disposal facility shall give to the operator of that facility, such specific information as may be needed for safe storage and disposal. (6) The occupier shall take all the steps while managing hazardous and other wastes to- 6 (a) contain contaminants and prevent accidents and limit their consequences on human beings and the environment; and (b) provide persons working in the site with appropriate training, equipment and the information necessary to ensure their safety.
International conventions and treaties
Ramsar Convention, 1971
The Ramsar Convention is an
intergovernmental treaty that
provides the framework for
national action and international
co-operation for the conservation
and wise use of wetlands and their
resources. India is one of the
signatories to the treaty. The
Ramsar convention made it
mandatory for the signatory
countries to include wetland
conservation in their national land
use plans.
There are no Ramsar sites in
Bandikui (Dausa). Not applicable to
Bandikui (Dausa) FSSM subproject
Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
The Rules specify activities which
are harmful and prohibited in the
wetlands such as industrialization,
construction, dumping of untreated
waste and effluents, and
Not applicable as subprojects
components are not located in
designated wetland area
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reclamation. The Central
Government may permit any of the
prohibited activities on the
recommendation of Central
Wetlands Regulatory Authority.
Convention on
International Trade
in Endangered
Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora
(CITES), 1973
India is a signatory of this
convention which aims to control
international commercial trade in
endangered species
Not applicable in this project as no
endangered species of wild fauna and
flora is found in project town
Montreal Protocol 1992
India is a signatory of this
convention which aims to
reduction in the consumption and
production of ozone-depleting
substances (ODS), while
recognizing differences in a
nation’s responsibilities. Ozone
depleting substances are divided
in two groups Chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs) and
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFCs)
Not applicable in this project as no
ODS are involved in construction
works
Basel Convention on
Trans-boundary
Movement of
Hazardous Wastes,
1989
India is a signatory of this
convention which aims to reduce
trans-boundary movement and
creation of hazardous wastes
Contractor to follow the provisions of
Hazardous Waste Rules 2016 for
storage, handling, transport and
disposal of hazardous waste emerged
during construction works
Convention on
Migratory Species of
Wild Animals (CMS),
1979 (Bonn
convention)
CMS, also known as Bonn
convention was adopted in 1979
and entered into force on 1
November 1983, which recognizes
that states must be the protectors
of migratory species that live
within or pass through their
national jurisdictions, and aims to
conserve terrestrial, marine and
avian migratory species
throughout their ranges. Migratory
species threatened with extinction
are listed on Appendix I of the
Convention. CMS Parties strive
towards strictly protecting these
species, conserving or restoring
the places where they live,
mitigating obstacles to migration
and controlling other factors that
might endanger them. Migratory
Not applicable to this project as no
migratory species of wild animals are
reported in the project areas.
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species that need or would
significantly benefit from
international cooperation are listed
in Appendix II, and CMS
encourages the Range States to
conclude global or regional
agreements.
8. The ADB guidelines stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB SPS categorizes the proposed projects into various categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. Level of environmental assessment required for each category is presented below.
(i) Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts.
(ii) Category B: Projects likely to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.
(iii) Category C: Projects unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed.
9. The environmental impacts of Bandikui FSSM subproject have been identified and assessed as part of the planning and design process. An environmental assessment using ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Water Supply and Sewerage (Appendix 1) was conducted, and results of the assessment show that the subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. Thus, this IEE has been prepared in accordance with ADB SPS’s requirements for environment category B projects.
Scope of IEE
10. This IEE is prepared for Bandikui FSSM project, based on primary data collected through various departments, public consultations during site visits and secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. Report Structure
11. This Report contains nine sections: (i) executive summary; (ii) introduction and regulatory framework (iii) description of the project (iv) description of the environment; (v) anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation measures; (vi) public consultation and information disclosure; (vii) grievance redress mechanism; (viii) environmental management plan, and, (ix) conclusion and recommendation.
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II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Existing Conditions
A. Existing Water Supply in Bandikui
12. The major source of drinking water in the town is water from PHED, private tankers hired by PHED, Hand pumps and private bore wells inside the houses. The Public Health Engineering Department takes care of the drinking water supply in the town. The present water supply from PHED is only 30-60 LPCD, from private borewell is around 60-77 LPCD, as large no of house hold have small bore well in their houses and water supply from private tankers as per demand during summers is 15-23 LPCD. Apart from these railway department have their own water supply system in their railway colony and is aroung 6-9 LPCD . There are 6542 households with tap connections and 33 tubewells are present through which 10 lakh litres of water is discharged per day to meet the water demand. Production from private tubewell held by PHED is 6 lakh Litres per day. 2 lakh Litres water per day is supplied by private tankers and 5 lakh Litres water per day is being supplied and consumed by the railways itself.
B. Existing Sanitation system in Bandikui
13. Bandikui does not have any commissioned sewerage system though this municipality is certified open defecation free. Water Closets (WC) are connected to soak/septic pits in most of the houses, while some houses, due to lack of space, discharge WC effluent directly in to open drains. To cater the scattering households there are 12 community toilets with 14 seats each for male /female and six public toilets with 4 seats each exists in town. Sullage generated from houses is directly discharged in to open drains and discharges into the natural disposal drain/various depressions in the town. Overall there is three specific low laying ponding exists. One along Agra Railway Line near Cambridge Academy and the other is along the Rajesh Pilot College boundary wall and the third is near the Moksh Dham. The open drains carrying sullage water (waste water generated from kitchen, bathroom and overflow from septic tank) and the resultant pools at various depressions located in town or goes into private agriculture land which are causing unsanitary conditions and are threat to public health. 14. Disposal methods of Faecal Sludge: There is no desludging vehicle owned by the Municipality for desludging from households and non- residential units within the limits of Bandikui municipality. Private desludging vehicles are available on call. Presently, there are four private operators who provide desludging services within the town. However, a large number of households which have their containments desludged, use non-mechanized means to remove sludge from the containment units. Non-mechanized means include manually lifting the sludge by a bucket or small pumps etc. The sludge removed through non-mechanized means is often disposed in nearby surroundings or generally nearby storm water drains.
C. Proposed works in Bandikui
15. Construction of FSTP- A FSTP of 16 KLD capacity is proposed within the municipal limit of Bandikui, on the vacant government land near the Rajesh Pilot Hostel on Abhaneri Road at Khasra no. 1378/899. NOC is obtained by Municipal Council, Bandikui (refere Appendix 15 & 16). This FSTP will treat all the septage collected from the town. Procurement of two desludging trucks of 4000 litres capacity each; have been proposed for desludging the individual containment units such as septic tanks, Single Pits latrines etc. under this subproject. The Location of site with respect to city is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 Location of FSTP Site (27° 2'10.67"N and 76°34'52.97"E) - Bandikui
16. FSTP Concept Proposed For Bandikui: This feacal sludge treatment unit is designed for 16 KLD capacity. Based on the characteristics of the faecal sludge, the treatment process involves following units/module:
Screening & grit removal for organic and floating garbage
Stabilization of sludge (semi digested faecal sludge from septic tank)
Solid Liquid separation by mechanical dewatering machine
Sludge drying by electric hot air sludge dryer
Treatment of filtrate from dewatering unit (integrated settler with anaerobic filter)
Tertiary treatment by ACF,DMF and UV
Reuse of treated water for irrigation and horticulture
17. This faecal sludge treatment unit is designed for 16 KLD capacity. The faecal sludge shall first be made to pass through the screening chambers for the retention of coarse materials/ solid waste present in the faecal sludge. The sludge would be conveyed to Stabilization Reactor where the solid liquid separation will take place. The solids collected at the bottom of the Stabilization reactor in the form of slurry flows to dewatering unit by pump provided in the outlet and sludge cakes formed by dewatering unit will be fed to Solar Sludge Treatment Unit where Sludge Sterilization will take place and further it will be conveyed to Sludge Storage Shed. Supernatant from Dewatering Unit will be conveyed to Integrated Settler and overflow of Stabilization reactor will also be transferred to integrated settler. The effluent wastewater is then treated in two stages (primary and secondary stage) in Wet Land/DEWATS modules. The primary stages i.e. Settler is mainly meant for Sedimentation of any solids that have entered the modules along with the percolate. The secondary stage i.e. Anaerobic Filter is for the anaerobic degradation of any dissolved and suspended organic matter. The partially treated wastewater from the secondary treatment unit would be conveyed into the horizontal planted gravel filter. The treated wastewater from the planted gravel filter is then conveyed for tertiary treatment. Effluent from Planted Gravel filer unit will be pumped to Pressure sand and Activated carbon filer and after that it will transferred to UV Chamber and ultimately to the treated effluent chamber and it can be reused for agriculture.
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18. In future if the quantity of faecal sludge is expected to increase significantly the same system can be replicated in the selected location to accommodate the extra loads. Table 2 presents the details of modules of FSTP along with their dimension and capacity.
Table 2 Modules dimensions and capacity of FSTP
S.No. Description of modules of FSTP Numbers/Capacities Unit
1. Inlet Chamber 1 Nos.
2. No. of Grit Chamber 1 Nos.
3. Retention Time 60 Seconds
4. Daily Flow per Grit Chamber 16 KLD
5. Sludge to be handled per day 16 m3
6. Assumed Amount of Grit in Feacal Sludge
0.5 m3
7. Assumed Volume of Grit Trapped 0.45 m3
8. Depth of Chamber Provided 0.20 m
9. Length of Chamber Provided 1.00 m
10. Width of Chamber Provided 1.00 m
11. Free Board 0.5 m
19. Flow diagram of proposed treatment process is shown in Figure 2 and plan of proposed FSTP is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2: Flow Diagram of faecal sludge treatment process
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III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Physical Resources
Location, Area & Connectivity
20. Bandikui is a city in Dausa district of Rajasthan, India. It belongs to Jaipur Division. It is located 35 KM towards East from District headquarters Dausa. It is a Tehsil head quarter. The latitude of Bandikui, Rajasthan, India is 27.05 and the longitude is 76.57. 21. Bandikui sits at the junction of Agra-Jaipur and Delhi-Jaipur railway lines. The city is located 205 km south of Delhi. Rajgarh town, erstwhile capital of Alwar state, is about 25 km north of Bandikui. Sikandra is located about 17 km away, while the state capital Jaipur is 98 km by road. Topography, Soils and Geology
Topography & Soil: 22. The topography of the applied area is mainly plain land marked with shallow nalah and undulations. The higher elevation point is 451 mRL and lower elevation point is 290 mRL. The major soil classes of the area are sandy loam and loam.
Geology: 23. The oldest rock unit belonging to Precambrian, granite gneisses and schists forms the basement and exposed in the form of low lying isolated outcrops near Bandikui and Lalsot. These gneisses are overlain by rocks of Delhi Super group comprising Raialo and Alwar groups. Raialo group of rocks represented by dolomite / marble is overlain by Alwar group of rocks i.e. quartzite & schist exposed in the form of about 100 km. long impersistent hill ranges trending NW- SE stretch Isolated small hills of quartzite are also seen near the town. These are intruded by amphibolites and quartz veins. Seismology and Natural Hazards
24. Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high seismicity. Seven catastrophic earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years. Approx. 59 % of the land area of India is liable to seismic hazard damage. In India, seismic zones are divided into four zones i.e. V, IV, III and II. As per the seismic zoning map of India, Bandikui (Dausa) Town falls under the Zone II, which is the lowest earthquake risk zone in India. This zone is termed as “low damage risk zone”. Hence the risk of earthquake at the proposed sites is minimal and so the site is safe. Climatic Conditions
25. The climate of Bandikui is dry arid, typical of desert. The maximum temperature during summer months goes above 44.3oC quiet frequently. The temperature during winter months normally touches 2.1oC. Average rain fall is 673.90 mm. Surface Water
26. Drainage pattern of the area is dendritic. The applied area is part of the Ban Ganga River & its connected flow nallahs. The River is seasonal in nature & flows through the district in NW- SE direction. No surface water exists near the proposed site of FSTP in Bandikui. 27. The district area is drained by ephemeral rivers Banganga, Bandi, Dhund,
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Mendha, Mashi, Sota & Sabi and their tributaries. Sota & Sabi rivers in the northern part of district flow northeasterly while southwesterly flowing Banganga river passes through Shahpura, Bairath, Jamwa Ramgarh blocks and contribute water to the famous Ramgarh lake from where it flows easterly to enter Dausa district. Mendha River in northwest portion of the district merges with famous Sambhar Lake whereas Mashi River in the southwestern part flows easterly.
Groundwater
28. Groundwater in Bandikui is at approximate depth of 250-300 ft below the ground. The ground water of the town is not potable as it contains high Fluoride and Nitrates. The water supply in the city through tube wells. Air Quality
29. Bandikui (Dausa) being located in dry arid zone coupled with dust storms, especially during summer months, the particulate matter in ambient air is likely to be high. Traffic on these roads and winds are the main source of dust generation. 30. Ambient air quality in Rajasthan is monitored by Rajasthan Pollution Control Board. There are no ambient air quality station in Bandikui (Dausa). Air quality monitoring shall be conducted in the pre-construction phase (SIP period) by the contractor and shall be reported in periodical monitoring report.
Noise Quality
31. As there are no major industrial or alike other activities in Bandikui city area, there is no major source of noise pollution in the town. Main source of noise pollution in the city area is traffic only that also in main and busy roads and other inner and connecting roads are quiet peaceful. Noise quality Monitoring is required to establish baseline conditions before start of construction works.
Ecological Resources
32. Flora and Fauna: Natural vegetation mainly consists of sparse, scattered shrubs and grasses. The fauna of the town comprises mainly domesticated animals. Within the town, tree cover is very limited. Major trees found within town are mostly planted beside the roads in open public areas and comprises mainly Babool, Keekar, Neem, Pipal, Sheesham, Mango and Ber etc. No rare, endangered or migratory birds are reported in the project areas. On the review of available information, no rare or endangered species of flora and fauna prescribed by IUCN or WPC, 1972 are found along the project areas.
33. There is no impact on wildlife or precious ecological resources due to proposed works. Industry & Agriculture
34. Industrial development in Bandikui is very limited. The villages around the Bandikui are agriculturally rich.
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Socio Cultural Resources
Demography
35. As per the Census 2011, total population of Bandikui is 44664. In Bandikui town, there are 9054 households at present. Out of these 15% households are with septic tanks, 84.37% with soak pits and 0.63% with twin pits. For catering scattered population without containment, in all there are 12 community toilet and 6 public toilets at present. Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites
36. The subproject scope includes construction of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) of 16 KLD capacity and procurement of Desludging vehicles. The land for construction of this FSTP is government land at Khasra no. 1378/899, at Abhaneri Road, which belongs to Municipal Council, Bandikui and currently not in any use. NOC is obtained by Municipal Council, Bandikui (refere Appendix 15 & 16). Nearest habitations is approx. 200 mtrs from the proposed site. There are no trees and shrubs present at site and no wildlife exists within or near to proposed site. There is no any surface water body within or near the site. Therefore there will be no significant adverse environmental impacts due to proposed works. Photographs of project sites are given in Appendix 14.
IV. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Introduction
37. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed infrastructure components are presented in this section. Mitigation measures to minimize/mitigate negative impacts, if any, are recommended along with the agency responsible for implementation. Monitoring actions to be conducted during the implementation phase is also recommended to reduce the impact. 38. Screening of potential environmental impacts are categorized into four categories considering subproject phases: location impacts and design impacts (pre-construction phase), construction phase impacts and operations and maintenance phase impacts.
a. Location impacts include impacts associated with site selection and include loss of on-site biophysical array and encroachment either directly or indirectly on adjacent environments. It also includes impacts on people who will lose their livelihood or any other structures by the development of that site.
b. Design impacts include impacts arising from Investment Program design, including technology used, scale of operation/throughput, waste production, discharge specifications, pollution sources and ancillary services.
c. Construction impacts include impacts caused by site clearing, earthworks, machinery, vehicles and workers. Construction site impacts include erosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste production.
d. O&M impacts include impacts arising from the operation and maintenance activities of the infrastructure facility. These include routine management of operational waste streams, and occupational health and safety issues.
39. Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude (negligible/moderate/severe – in the order of increasing degree) and impact duration (temporary/permanent).
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40. This section of the IEE reviews possible project-related impacts, in order to identify issues requiring further attention and screen out issues of no relevance. ADB SPS (2009) requires that impacts and risks will be analyzed during pre-construction, construction, and operational stages in the context of the project’s area of influence. 41. The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for sewerage has been used to screen the project for environmental impacts and to determine the scope of the IEE. 42. In the case of this project (i) most of the individual elements are relatively small and involve straightforward construction and operation, so impacts will be mainly localized and not greatly significant; (ii) most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process, and are produced because that process is invasive, involving excavation and earth movements; and (iii) being located in an urban area, will not cause direct impact on biodiversity values. The project will be in properties held by the local government and access to the project location is through public rights-of-way and existing roads hence, land acquisition and encroachment on private property will not occur.
Location Impacts:
43. The land for construction of proposed FSTP is government land which belongs to Municipal Council, Bandikui and currently not in use. NOC is obtained by Municipal Council, Bandikui (refere Appendix 15 & 16). There are no habitations within 200 mtrs area around the proposed site. The approach to FSTP site is through road. There are no trees and shrubs present at site and no wildlife exists. There is no any surface water body within or near the site. Therefore there will be no environmental impacts due to proposed works.
Design Impacts:
44. During design phase various factors such as faecal sludge characteristics, quantity being presently generated, climatic conditions, soil characteristics and financial and technical capacity of municipal body were considered. Sludge treatment involves different treatment steps where available techniques can be combined in various ways depending on the existing constraints and the treatment objectives. 45. Faecal sludge can be treated in a variety of ways and there is no single best option considering the widely varying conditions of urban areas. The criteria for short listing options for this project are based on area requirement, treatment efficiency, simplicity in operation and maintenance, reliability and robustness of treatment modules, odour and public nuisance and cost effectiveness of the system at capex and opex levels. On the basis of these factors various suitable and possible technologies such as Unplanted Drying Beds, Planted Drying Beds, Bio Gas Digester and Stabilization Reactors were considered. While designing the sludge drying beds, elongated drying time has been considered for Monsoon. The Sludge Drying beds are covered from top to avoid direct mixing of rain water. 46. For the final treatment combination, it is recommended to use a combination of stabilization reactor along with unplanted drying beds to stabilize sludge. A Stabilization Reactor is preferred over a Biogas digester as most of the households’ faecal sludge entering the system will already be partially digested (This is indicated in the samples taken). As a result of this the biogas production in the digester will be very less, around 0.12 m3/kg as compared to 0.35 m3 /kg for wastewater hence proving that the biogas digester is not an effective treatment solution. Looking at the above facts it is also recommended to opt for unplanted drying beds for dewatering sludge as compared to planted drying beds (PDB) as they take up lesser area and are relatively cheaper and provide a reuse potential. It is proposed to have a stabilization reactor followed by an unplanted drying bed for the treatment of faecal sludge of Bandikui. The Dried sludge produced from sludge drying beds will be co-composted with municipal organic waste. In case ULB does not consider for co
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composting, the dried sludge will be stored in sludge storage yard for six months to kill the pathogens and helminths and dispose to land fill after testing for harmful pathogens and helminths. Therefore, design impacts due to inappropriate technology of treatment, is already addressed during project design. Construction Impacts:
47. Construction impacts will mainly arise due to excavation and earth transportation and health risk to workers engaged in construction works, no impacts on flora and fauna will be envisaged due to proposed works. There will be no disruption of utilities due to construction works as no utilities exist at site. The potential impacts are negative and short term and can be easily mitigated by good construction practices and mitigation measures. Potential construction impacts are described in following paragraphs. 48. Sources of Materials. Significant amount of gravel, sand, coarse aggregate, and cement will be required for this project. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Use material sources permitted by government3; (ii) Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of PIU; and (iii) Submit to PIU on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials
49. Air Quality. Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction will induce impacts on the air quality in the construction sites. Anticipated impacts include dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons. These however will be temporary limiting to construction activities only. To mitigate the impacts, construction contractors will be required to:
(i) Consult with PIU/Consultant on the designated areas for stockpiling of, soils, gravel, and other construction materials;
(ii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled material on site by water sprinkling;
(iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks;
(iv) Clean wheels and undercarriage of haul trucks prior to leaving construction site
(v) Don't allow access in the work area except workers to limit soil disturbance and prevent access by barricading and security personnel
(vi) Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly. For other vehicles and equipments, contractor will submit PUC certificate to PIU before deployment at site.
(vii) Obtain, CTE and CTO for batching plant, hot mix plant, crushers etc. if specifically established for this project.
(viii) If contractor is purchasing ready mix concrete, asphalt/macadam and aggregates from third party, contractor will assure that all the parties/suppliers are having CTE/CTO from RPCB and will collect the copy of these certificates and submit to PIU/consultants
(ix) Conduct Air Quality Monitoring on quarterly basis and submit report to PIU/Consultants
3 CTE and CTO will be required for batching plant, hot mix plant, crushers etc. if specifically established for this project.
If contractor is purchasing raw material or ready mix concrete, asphalt/macadam and aggregates from third party, he has to be assured that third party is having CTE/CTO from RPCB and should collect the copy of these and submit to PIU/consultants
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50. Noise and Vibration Levels. Construction works will be conducted in designated site only i.e. at FSTP in Bandikui urban area, where there are no residential or commercial activities. Other sensitive receptors are not present near the site which may be affected due to construction activities. Nevertheless, the construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Plan activities so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance;
(ii) Horns should not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach;
(iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and use portable street barriers to minimise sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor; and
(iv) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dBA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s. Contractor is required to have portable hand held noise level meter to measure the sound level during construction works and operation of vehicle and equipment.
(v) Conduct noise monitoring/ inspection according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
51. Occupational Health and Safety. Workers need to be mindful of the occupational hazards which can arise from working in height and excavation works. Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Comply with all national, state and local labor laws (see Appendix 7); (ii) Develop and implement site-specific occupational health and safety (OH&S)
Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use personal protective equipment; (c) OH&S Training4 for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents;
(iii) Ensure that qualified first-aider is present at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site;
(iv) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers; (v) Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (vi) The project area experiences extreme temperature during summer months of
April and May, which may affect the health of workers engaged in construction work. Contractor should take necessary measures during summers including the following: a. Work schedule should be adjusted to avoid peak temperature hours
(12 – 3 PM) b. Provide appropriate shade near the work place; allow periodic resting
and provide adequate water c. Provide necessary medicine and facilities to take care of dehydration
related health issues (vii) Provide supplies of potable drinking water;
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Some of the key areas that may be covered during training as they relate to the primary causes of accidents include (i) slips, trips and falls; (ii) personal protective equipment; (iii) ergonomics, repetitive motion, and manual handling; (iv) workplace transport; and (v) legislation and responsibilities. Training can provide the foundations of competence but it does not necessarily result in a competent worker. Therefore, it is essential to assess staff competence to ensure that the training provided is relevant and effective. Supervision and monitoring arrangements shall be in place to ensure that training has been effective and the worker is competent at their job. The level of supervision and monitoring required is a management decision that shall be based on the risks associated with the job, the level of competence required, the experience of the individual and whether the worker works as part of a team or is a lone worker.
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(viii) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances;
(ix) Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers;
(x) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted;
(xi) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas;
(xii) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; (xiii) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized
electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and
(xiv) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.
52. Work Camps. Operation of work camps can cause temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants. Potential impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The proposed site of FSTP is within the site of solid waste management site campus; therefore workers camp should not be established at this site. Therefore for establishment of workers camp, other location should be considered and the construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Consult PIU/consultants before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants;
(ii) Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees; (iii) Provide drinking water, water for other uses, and sanitation facilities for
employees; (iv) Ensure conditions of liveability at work camps are maintained at the highest
standards possible at all times; (v) Provide clean fuel such as kerosene, LPG, Solar cooker, electric heaters for
cooking food in worker camps, disallow use of fuel wood for cooking food; (vi) Provide mosquito prevention and control in worker camps; (vii) Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; (viii) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can
potentially cause soil contamination; (ix) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; (x) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse,
recycling and disposal to designated areas; (xi) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer
required; and (xii) Request PMU to report in writing that the camp has been vacated and
restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.
53. Debris disposal. Prior to the commencement of works, contractor shall identify a debris disposal site in consultation with the PIU and Consultant. Contractor will follow all the prescribed rules5 during construction and adhering to following criteria (including but not limited to) :
5Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016 (refer appendix 8)
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(i) The site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case
agricultural land needs to be selected, top-soil stripping, stacking and preservation should be undertaken prior to initiation of any activities.
(ii) Debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies.6 (iii) No residential areas shall be located within 100 m downwind side of the site. (iv) The site is minimum 250 m. away from sensitive locations like hospitals,
religious places, ponds/lakes or other water bodies. (i) The local governing body and community shall be consulted while selecting
the site. (ii) Excess earth, dismantled materials and solid waste shall be disposed as per
provisions of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
Operation and Maintenance Impacts:
54. Construction contractor shall also be responsible for Operation and Maintenance of the FSTP for 5 years, under the control of Bandikui Municipal Board. The system have a design life of 15/30 years, during which shall not require major repairs or refurbishments and should operate with little maintenance beyond routine actions required to keep the system in working order. The stability and integrity of the system will be monitored periodically to detect any problems and allow remedial action if required. Any repairs will be small-scale involving manual, temporary, and short-term works involving regular checking and recording of performance for signs of deterioration, servicing and replacement of parts. 55. Improper disposal of dried sludge and silts removed from FSTP could cause inconvenience to public. Dried Sludge and silts shall be collected in trucks and transported to the approved disposal site and or can be used in other ways such as covering material for wastes being for landfill, use as manure in agriculture, filling of low lying areas etc. Municipal Council will be responsible to explore. 56. There are also certain environmental risks from the operation of the FSTP, most notably is disposal of untreated faecal material which can damage human health and contaminate both soil and groundwater. It will be imperative therefore that the operating agency establishes a procedure to routinely check the operation and integrity of the FSTP, and to implement rapid and effective repairs where necessary. 57. There is an occupation health risk to workers engaged in FSTP maintenance activities. During cleaning/clearing of FSTP system utmost precautions should be taken for the safety of workers conducting such works. Therefore O&M contractor will be required to-
(i) Ensure that employees and line management understand the risks through
proper instruction, training and supervision.
(ii) Provide suitable personal protective equipment that may include waterproof /
abrasion-resistant gloves, footwear, eye and respiratory protection. Face
visors are particularly effective against splashes. Equipment selection and a
proper system for inspection and maintenance are important.
(iii) Provide adequate welfare facilities, including clean water, soap, nailbrushes,
disposable paper towels, and where heavy contamination is foreseeable,
showers.
6 In the absence of site meeting the stipulated criteria, an alternate site can be selected specifying the reasons. In
such a case, the construction camp management plan should incorporate additional measures specific to the site as suggested by the Construction Manager.
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(iv) Areas for storage of clean and contaminated equipment should be
segregated and separate from eating facilities.
(v) Provide adequate first-aid equipment, including clean water or sterile wipes
for cleansing wounds, and a supply of sterile, waterproof, adhesive dressings.
(vi) Make effective arrangements for monitoring the health of staff.
(vii) Keep emergency preparedness plan ready before start the work of sewage
system cleaning
58. Detail operation and maintenance plan is given in Appendix 13. 59. The citizens of the Bandikui town will be the major beneficiaries of the improved septage management, as they will be provided with a scientific way of treatment and disposal of faecal sludge. In addition to improved environmental conditions, the project will improve the over-all health condition of the town as diseases related to poor sanitation (unhygienic disposal of faecal sludge) will be reduced. This should improve the environment, should deliver major improvements in individual and community health and well-being. Diseases of poor sanitation, such as diarrhea and dysentery, should be reduced, so people should spend less on healthcare and lose fewer working days due to illness, so their economic status should also improve, as well as their overall health.
V. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
Overview
60. The active participation of stakeholders including local community, NGOs/CBOs, and the media in all stages of project preparation and implementation is essential for successful implementation as well as operation of the project. It will ensure that the subprojects are designed, constructed, and operated with utmost consideration to local needs, ensures community acceptance, and will bring maximum benefits to the people. Public consultation and information disclosure is a must as per the ADB policy. 61. A three tier consultation process has been adopted for RSTDSP: focus group discussions, primary household sample surveys and a town-level stakeholder consultation workshop. Most of the main stakeholders have already been identified and consulted during preparation of detail project report and IEE, and any others that are identified during project implementation will be brought into the process in the future. Primary stakeholders of the subproject are: residents, government officials and utility agencies responsible for provision of services, Bandikui Nagar Palika, Public Health and Engineering Department, Forest Department and Rajasthan Pollution Control Board. Secondary stakeholder are: NGOs and CBOs working in the area, community representatives, beneficiary community in general, government agencies, the executing and implementing agencies (LSGD and RUDSICO-EAP), Government of India and the ADB. Public Consultation
62. The public consultation and disclosure program is a continuous process throughout the project implementation, including project planning, design and construction. Detail household survey and Stakeholder consultations were also done in planning phase by consultants. Details of stakeholder consultations are given in Appendix 9. Consultation during Project Preparation
63. Institutional consultations were conducted with the Governmental Departments such as Local Self Government Department, Pollution Control Board, Bandikui Nagar Palika, etc in various stages of project planning and design. The project proposals are formulated in
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consultation with Bandikui Nagar Palika and the proposals were finalized after certification of Executive Officer and Chairman of Bandikui Municipal Councils, that the proposals suit the requirements of the ULB. 64. Focus-group discussions with residents and operators of present sewage collection and disposal system were conducted to learn their views and concerns. A detail household survey has been conducted in the town, covering sample households, to understand the household characteristics, health status, and the infrastructure service levels, and also the demand for infrastructure services.
65. It was observed that people are willing to extend their cooperation as the proposed activities are proposed to enhance the infrastructure service levels and the living standard of the public. The public expressed their concern regarding the nuisance and disturbance due to present conditions of sewage collection and disposal system which have impact on their day to day activities. Public demanded for improvement in existing sewage system in the town. Public opined that an appropriate operation and maintenance system should be in place, especially for sewerage system, for its best functioning and to have the maximum health and aesthetic benefits. 66. Several stakeholder consultations were done in Bandikui Town with concerned Municipal Board officials at different stages of project preparation and planning. A brief of these consultations are given in Appendix 9.
67. The feedback and concerns of the stakeholders were taken into consideration during project design. Details of these stakeholder consultations are given in Appendix 9.
Consultation during construction
68. Prior to start of construction, contractor and consultants will conduct information dissemination sessions at town and solicit the help of the local community leaders/prominent citizens to encourage the participation of the people to discuss various environmental issues. At each ward/neighborhood level, focus group meetings will be conducted to discuss and plan construction work with local communities to reduce disturbance and other impacts, and provide a mechanism through which stakeholders can participate in project monitoring and evaluation. 69. A constant communication will be established with the residents and communities to redress the environmental issues likely to surface during construction and operational phases and also regarding the grievance redress mechanism. Municipal Board and consultants will organize public meetings and will appraise the communities about the progress on the implementation of EMP. Meeting will also be organized at the potential hotspots/sensitive locations before and during the construction. Information Disclosure
70. Executive summary of the IEE will be translated in the local language and made available at the offices of Municipal Board office and RUDSICO-EAP PMU office. Copies of summary will be provided to participants of city level workshop to be organized in Bandikui. Hard copies of the IEE will be accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. Electronic version of the IEE in English and Executive Summary in Hindi will be placed in the official website of the RUDSICO-EAP after approval by Government and ADB. Stakeholders will also be made aware of grievance register and redress mechanism.
71. Public disclosure meetings will be conducted at key project stages to inform the public of progress and future plans. Prior to start of construction, the Municipal Boards will
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issue Notification on the start date of implementation in local newspapers. A board showing the details of the project will be displayed at the construction site for the information of general public.
VI. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
Project Specific Grievance Redress Mechanism
72. A project-specific, three-tier grievance redress mechanism (GRM) covers both environment and social issues. The GRM will be established to receive, evaluate, and facilitate the resolution of affected persons' concerns, complaints, and grievances about the social and environmental performance at project level. The GRM will aim to provide a time-bound and transparent mechanism to voice and resolve social and environmental concerns related to the project. Assessment of the GRM designed and implemented for Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Program (RUSDP) the system was effective in timely resolution of grievances in a transparent manner. The multichannel, project-specific, three-tier GRM is functional at RUSDP, hence the design of GRM for RSTDSP takes into account the designed institutional structure for RSTDSP and the positive features and learnings from the previous GRM.
73. Common GRM. A common GRM will be in place for social, environmental, or any other grievances related to the project. Implementation of the resettlement plans/RIPPs/DDRs/IEEs will follow the GRM described below. The GRM will provide an accessible and trusted platform for receiving and facilitating resolution of affected persons' grievances related to the project.
74. Public awareness campaigns within entire ULB/Municipal area will ensure that awareness on grievance redress procedures is generated. The nodal officer- social/environment at field level through community awareness and public participation consultant (CAPPC) will conduct ULB/Municipal area-based awareness campaigns to ensure that poor and vulnerable households are made aware of grievance redress procedures and entitlements. Contractors will provide pamphlets to communities prior to start of works and billboards during construction. The pamphlets and billboards will include relevant environmental and social safeguards, GRM information, and contact details of key personnel from PIU and contractors.
75. Affected persons will have the flexibility of conveying grievances/suggestions by dropping grievance redress/suggestion forms in complaint/suggestion boxes that will be installed by project PIUs or by e-mail, by post, or by writing in a complaints register in ULB offices/complaints register at contractor's work site or by sending a Whatsapp message to the PIU or by dialling the phone number of town level PIU/CAPPC or by dialling a toll-free number. Any aggrieved person can also avail the facilities of online grievance monitoring system 'Rajasthan Sampark' portal to register their grievances which is a parallel mechanism of grievance registration, in addition to the project GRM. Careful documentation of the name of the complainant, date of receipt of the complaint, address/contact details of the person, location of the problem area, and how the problem was resolved will be undertaken and feedback provided to the complainant on action/decision taken. The Safeguard and Safety Officer of town/city level PIU will have the overall responsibility for timely grievance redressal on environmental and social safeguards issues and for registration of grievances, related disclosure, with the assistance of project consultants. In case of grievances that are immediate and urgent in the perception of the complainant, the contractor, and officials of PIU with assistance from construction management and supervision consultants (CMSC) and CAPPC on-site will provide the most easily accessible or first level of contact for quick resolution of grievances. Contact numbers and names of the concerned PIU safeguard and
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safety officer, contractors, CAPPC and CMSC personal will be posted at all construction sites at visible locations.
76. 1st level grievance. The contractors, PIU Executive Engineer (EE)/Assistant Engineer (AE) designated as safeguard and safety officer (social and environment), CMSC (safeguard staff) and CAPPC can immediately resolve issues on-site, in consultation with each other and will be required to do so within 7 days of receipt of a complaint/grievance. If required, city level monitoring committee (CLMC) will be involved in resolution of grievances at the 1st level.
77. 2nd level grievance. All grievances that cannot be redressed within 7 days at field/PIU level will be brought to the notice of Zonal PIU headed by Additional Chief Engineer (ACE).The ACE at zonal PIU will resolve the grievance within 7 days of receipt of compliant/grievance in discussion with the ASO, field level PIU, CMSC, CAPPC and the contractor.
78. 3rd level grievance. All the grievances that are not addressed by Zonal PIU within 7 days of receipt will be brought to the notice of the PMU. Depending on the nature of grievance, the Project Officer (Social/Environment) at PMU will resolve the grievance within 15 days of receipt of grievance with necessary coordination of Zonal PIU and CMSC and guidance/instruction of Additional Project Director (APD-PMU).
79. Grievances not redressed through this process within/at the project level within stipulated time period will be referred to the CLC/GRC, which has been set up In its role as a GRC, the CLC will meet whenever there is an urgent, pending grievance. Other grievances can be discussed during its regular meetings. Zonal PIU will inform the CLC regarding any grievances required to be resolved urgently. The GRC will resolve the grievance within 15 days of receiving the complaint. In case of any indigenous peoples impacts in subprojects, the CLC/GRC must have representation of the affected indigenous people community, the chief of the tribe or a member of the tribal council as traditional arbitrator (to ensure that traditional grievance redress systems are integrated) and an NGO working with indigenous people groups.
80. The multi-tier GRM for the project is outlined below (Figure 4), each tier having time-bound schedules and with responsible persons identified to address grievances and seek appropriate persons' advice at each stage, as required. The GRC will continue to function throughout the project duration.
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Figure 4: Grievance Redress Mechanism-RSTDSP
Note: APD = Additional Project Director, ASO = Assistant Safeguards Officer, CAPPC = community awareness and public participation consultant, CMSC = construction management and supervision consultants, CLC = city level committee, CLMC = city level monitoring committee, GRC = grievance redress committee, PIU = project implementation unit, PMU = program management unit, PMCBC = project management and capacity building consultant.
81. The project GRM notwithstanding, an aggrieved person shall have access to the country's legal system at any stage, and accessing the country's legal system can run parallel to accessing the GRM and is not dependent on the negative outcome of the GRM. In case of grievance related to land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation, the affected persons will have to approach a legal body/court specially designed under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (RFCTLARRA), 2013 .
82. People who are, or may in the future be, adversely affected by the project may submit complaints to ADB's Accountability Mechanism. The Accountability Mechanism provides an independent forum and process whereby people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice, and seek a resolution of their problems, as well as report alleged violations of ADB's operational policies and procedures. Before submitting a complaint to the Accountability Mechanism, affected people should make an effort in good faith to solve their problems by working with the concerned ADB operations department. Only after doing that, and if they are still dissatisfied, should they approach the Accountability Mechanism .
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VII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Environmental Management Plan
83. The purpose of the environmental management plan (EMP) is to ensure that the activities are undertaken in a responsible, non-detrimental manner with the objectives of: (i) providing a proactive, feasible, and practical working tool to enable the measurement and monitoring of environmental performance on-site; (ii) guiding and controlling the implementation of findings and recommendations of the environmental assessment conducted for the project; (iii) detailing specific actions deemed necessary to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of the project; and (iv) ensuring that safety recommendations are complied with. 84. A copy of the EMP must be kept at work sites at all times. This EMP will be included in the bid documents and will be further reviewed and updated during implementation. The EMP will be made binding on all contractors operating on the site and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure in compliance. 85. For civil works, the contractor will be required to (i) establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts (ii) carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the EMP; and (iii) implement any corrective or preventative actions set out in safeguards monitoring reports that the employer will prepare from time to time to monitor implementation of this IEE and EMP. The contractor shall allocate budget for compliance with these EMP measures, requirements and actions.
86. The Table 4, Table 5, Table 6 and Table 7 show the potential environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures and responsible agencies for implementation and monitoring.
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Table 4: Design Stage Environmental Management Plan
Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Implementation/
Monitoring
Cost and Source of
Funds Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP)
Inefficient sludge treatment, treated effluent characteristics not satisfying the CPCB/RPCB standards
(i) Choose appropriate technology/process of sewage treatment (ii) Treated effluent should meet the criteria set by RPCB/CPCB
PMU/Consultant PMU
Requirement of tree cutting
Tree cutting may result loss of aesthetics and increase in air pollution
(i) sites should be selected so that minimum tree cutting is required (ii) project documents should be include the minimum tree cutting provisions
PMU/Consultant PMU
Location impacts of proposed components
Nearby community may be affected due to increased pollution during construction and operation
(i)sites should be selected so that nearby community may have no or minimum impact due to proposed works
PMU/Consultant PMU
Reuse and/or disposal of treated sludge and effluent
Inappropriate disposal of treated effluent and sludge can cause nuisance, reuse will positively affect environmental conditions of town
(i) during planning phase, suggest appropriate technology for efficient treatment and reuse of treated effluent and sludge and if reuse is not possible, appropriate disposal should be considered
PMU/Consultant PMU
Table 5: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Pre-Construction
Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Implementation
Responsible for monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
Compliance with environmental subproject selection criteria
Environmental impacts due to subproject
Compliance with environmental subproject selection criteria
Consultant and PMU
PIU No costs required
Construction work camps, hot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.
Ambient air, noise, water and soil pollution due to construction camps and labor camps, damage to natural resources
(i) Prioritize areas nearest possible vacant space of the project location; consider sites that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems; (ii) The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent his workmen removing and damaging any trees (for
Contractor to finalize locations in consultation and approval of ULB
PIU No cost required. Mitigation measures should be part of contractual terms
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Implementation
Responsible for monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
firewood)/vegetation/hunting animals; contractor will be severely penalized for these activities (iii) Do not consider residential areas; (vi) Take extreme care in selecting sites to avoid direct disposal to water body which will cause water pollution. (vii) For excess spoil disposal, ensure (a) site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, written consent from landowners (not lessees) will be obtained; (b) debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies; (c) no residential areas shall be located within 50 m downwind side of the site; and (d) site is minimum 250 m away from sensitive locations like settlements, ponds/lakes or other water bodies.
Sources of Materials Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution.
(i) Prioritize sites already permitted by the Department of Mines and Geology (ii) If other sites are necessary, it is contractor’s responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of PMU and consultants (iii) If additional quarries will be required after construction is started, construction contractor to obtain a written approval from PMU.
Contractor to prepare list of approved quarry sites and sources of materials with the approval of PMU
PIU No cost required.
Consents, permits, clearances, NOCs,
Failure to obtain necessary consents,
(i) Obtain all necessary consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. (as
Consultant and contractor
PIU PMU/Contractor
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Implementation
Responsible for monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
etc. permits, NOCs, etc. can result to design revisions and/or stoppage of works
per table-1) prior to award/start of civil works. (ii) Ensure that all necessary approvals for construction to be obtained by contractor are in place before start of construction (iii) Acknowledge in writing and provide report on compliance all obtained consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. (iv) Include in detailed design drawings and documents all conditions and provisions if necessary
Testing of environmental parameters of ambient air, ambient noise, and ground water quality before commencement of civil works
To generate the environmental base line data
Testing of environmental parameters through approved RSPCB/NABL monitoring agency as per table 10
Contractor PIU Contractor
Table 6: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Construction
Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
Qualified EHS officer to be deputed before start of construction
In absence of qualified EHS officer, EHS implementation will be affected during construction works
Depute a qualified EHS officer Contractor PIU Contractor
EMP Implementation Training
Irreversible impact to the environment, workers, and community
(i) Project manager and all key workers will be required to undergo EMP implementation including spoils management, Standard operating procedures (SOP) for construction
Construction Contractor
PIU Contractor
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
works; occupational health and safety (OH&S), core labor laws, applicable environmental laws, etc.
Consent to Establish for FSTP from RPCB
Legal non compliance under Water Act 1974
Ensure to obtain CTE from RPCB for FSTP and follow the conditions of consent
PIU/Consultant PIU PIU /Contractor
Air Quality Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for installation of pipelines resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons.
(i) Consult with ULB/consultants on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (iii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled material on site by water sprinkling necessary during dry weather; (iv) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and
(vi) Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly and obtain PUC for vehicles and equipment
(vii) Testing of ambient air quality during construction stage (three times a year except monsoon period)
Construction Contractor
PIU Contractor
Surface water quality
Mobilization of settled silt materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants at construction site, construction camps and storage yards can contaminate nearby surface water quality.
(i) Prepare and implement a spoils management plan (Appendix 8) (ii) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets; (ii) Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies; (iii) Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies; (iv) Dispose any wastes generated by work in designated sites; and
(iv) Conduct surface quality inspection
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
(v) Testing of ground water quality during construction stage (three times a year except monsoon period)
Noise Levels Increase in noise level due to earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people
(i) Plan activities in consultation with consultants/ULB so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance; (ii) Horns should not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach; (iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor; and (iv) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s and conduct noise quality monitoring as per EMP (three times a year except monsoon period)
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
Landscape and aesthetics
Impacts due to excess excavated earth, excess construction materials, and solid waste such as removed concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, spoils, oils, lubricants, and other similar items.
(i) Prepare and implement spoils management plan (Appendix 8); (ii) Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils; (iii) Coordinate with ULB for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas; (iv) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the sites; (v) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (vi) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
temporary structures which are no longer required; and
Land use Environmental Issues due to land use change
The impact due to change in land use will be negligible due to this project.
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Socio-Economic - Employment
Generation of temporary employment and increase in local revenue
(i) Employ at least 50% of the labour force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 2-km immediate area if manpower is available; (ii) Secure construction materials from local market. (iii) Comply with labor laws
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational hazards which can arise during work
(i) Comply with all national, state and local core labor laws (see Appendix 7of this IEE) (ii) Develop and implement site-specific occupational health and safety (OH&S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use personal protective equipment like helmet, gumboot, safety belt, gloves, nose mask and ear plugs; (c) OH&S Training for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents; (ii) Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site; (iii) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (v) The project area experiences extreme temperature during summer months of April and May, which may affect the health of
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
workers engaged in construction work. Contractor should take necessary measures during summers including the following: (a) work schedule should be adjusted to avoid peak temperature hours (12 – 3 PM); (b) provide appropriate shade near the work place; allow periodic resting and provide adequate water, and (c) provide necessary medicine and facilities to take care of dehydration related health issues (v) Provide supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers; (viii) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted; (ix) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas; (x) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; (xi) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors,
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
and the general public as appropriate; (xii) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively; and (xiii) Provide proper solid and liquid waste management program in the workers’ campsites, separate from spoils and debris disposal, as their presence can add to existing waste volume at the project sites
Community Health and Safety.
Traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians during material and waste transportation
(i) Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities. (ii) Liaise with PIU/ULB in identifying high-risk areas on route cards/maps. (iii) Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious accidents caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure. (iv) Provide barricades around excavations and hazardous areas;
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
Construction of Bitumen road
Deterioration of soil quality due to contamination by bitumen Air Pollution due to plant operation
(i) Preparation of Bitumen mix at site will not
be allowed
(ii) Procure Bitumen ready mix of required mix design from only hot mix plant, which is authorized from Pollution Control Board
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
Work Camps and worksites
Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants Unsanitary and poor living conditions for
(i) Consult with ULB before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants; (ii) Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees; (iii) Provide drinking water, water for other uses, and sanitation facilities for employees; (iv) Ensure conditions of liveability at work camps are maintained at the highest standards possible at all times; Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
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Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Responsibility of Monitoring
Cost and Source of Funds
workers cutting of trees for firewood; (v) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; (vi) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; (vii) Manage solid waste according to the preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (viii) Ensure unauthorized persons especially children are not allowed in any worksite at any given time.
Submission of EMP implementation report
Unsatisfactory compliance to EMP
(i) Appointment of EHS officer to ensure EMP implementation (ii) Timely submission of monitoring reports including pictures
Construction contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
Post-construction clean-up
Damage due to debris, spoils, excess construction materials
(i) Remove all spoils wreckage, rubbish etc. which are no longer required; and (ii) The area that previously housed the construction camp is to be checked for spills of substances such as oil, paint, etc. and these shall be cleaned up. (iii) All hardened surfaces within the construction camp area shall be ripped, all imported materials removed, and the area shall be top soiled and regressed using the guidelines set out in the re-vegetation specification that forms part of this document. (iv) The contractor must arrange the cancellation of all temporary services.
Construction Contractor
PIU Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.
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Table 7: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Operation
Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation
Monitoring of Mitigation
Cost and Source of
Funds Health and safety risk of all workers at FSTP
Risk of health of workers working in FSTP operation and maintenance, workers may suffer infectious diseases due to faecal matters
Provide all the personal protective equipment like gum boots, nose mask, eye protection, gloves etc. for the protection of workers as per O&M plan (Appendix 13)
O&M Contractor
PMU/ULB O&M Contractor
Efficient working of FSTP
Inefficient working of FSTP may cause poor quality of treatment and resulting under treatment of waste water and sludge and may cause environment, health and safety risk to workers and environment
Follow O&M manual and ensure all the components are maintained as per specifications
O&M Contractor
PMU/ULB O&M Contractor
Compliance of conditions of Consent to Operate from RPCB for FSTP
Legal non compliance Follow all the conditions of CTO and submit compliance report periodically to RPCB
O&M Contractor
PMU/ULB O&M Contractor
Reuse and disposal of treated effluent and sludge from FSTP
Environmental hazard and health risk to workers and other people
Prepare plan of reuse of treated effluent and sludge in consultation with ULB and if reuse is not feasible safe disposal should be ensured
O&M Contractor
PMU/ULB O&M Contractor
O & M of Constructed Approach Road
Poor Approach in case of deterioration of road over the time
Periodic Maintenance of Approach road as per Specification.
O & M contractor
PMU/ULB O & M Contractor
Testing of Ambient air quality (SO2)
Odour and gaseous during operation stages
Twice in a year O & M Contractor
PMU/ULB O & M Contractor
Detail O&M Plan is attached as Appendix 13.
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Institutional Requirements
87. The Local Self Government Department (LGSD) is the executing agency which will be responsible for the overall strategic guidance and ensure the compliance with ADB loan covenants. RUDSICO is the implementing agency responsible for the technical supervision and project implementation. The RUDSICO Board (under the chairmanship of the Honorable Minister), the LGSD and the City Level Monitoring Committees (CLMCs, under the chairmanship of their respective Commissioner / Executive Officer) is designed to monitor the project implementation. The Project Management Unit (PMU) is at state-level and headed by a dedicated Project Director. The Project Implementing Units (PIUs) have two zonal offices (1 in Jaipur and 1 in Jodhpur). Each zonal office will be headed by an Additional Chief Engineer. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will be the final custodian and user of the created infrastructure. As primary stakeholders, the ULBs will be involved and engaged in the day-to-day monitoring and implementation.
88. At the PMU level, the Project Director shall be supported by Additional Project Director (Chief Engineer-level) and a Chief Engineer, who shall then be supported by Dy Project Director and a Financial Advisor. There shall be one Project Officer for Social and another Project Officer for Environmental aspects of the project. 89. The PMU shall be supported by the Project Management and Capacity Building Consultants (PMCBC). The PMCBC shall manage preparation/vetting design documents, tendering of contracts, implementation of resettlement, environmental management and gender action plans; setting and managing project performance monitoring systems, planning and managing implementation of training and capacity building as well as institutional strengthening activities besides preparing reports as per ADB requirements. PMCBC shall engage a social safeguard specialist and environmental safeguard specialist at the PMU level for managing all social and environmental safeguard related support services as envisaged in its scope of work. They will be assisted by concerned field level safeguard support staffs of Construction Management and Supervision Consultants (CMSCs) and PIU.
90. There will be two zonal PIUs and a PIU at every town. PIUs at the town-level shall be headed by a Superintending Engineer / Executive Engineer, who shall work as Project Manager and shall sign the contract documents, manage the contract and disburse payments as Drawing and Disbursing Officer. 91. Construction Management and Supervision Consultants (CMSC) - 2 nos catering to Jaipur and Jodhpur units. They shall directly support PIUs in day to day contract management, construction supervision including quality management of ongoing works etc. This shall include work measurement, quantities, verification of bills of contractors etc. In compliance with the EMP, the CMSC shall develop a strategy to overcome the difficulties of construction/traffic management in narrow streets and also prepare detailed plans for detour of traffic during excavation for pipe laying. The CMSC will designe and implement mechanism for coordination among all stakeholders such as traffic police, roads department, user committees, etc, for smooth construction execution. Adequate measures shall be taken for working near physical cultural resources involving close coordination with the Department of Archaeology. The CMSC will lead design of surveys and investigations required for the protection of archaeological sites / heritage areas and prepare Archaeological Impact Assessments, or other agreed upon document to be approved by the Department of Archaeology for the archaeologically sensitive locations;
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92. Community Awareness and Public Participation Consultants (CAPPC) will closely work in the field (with PIUs) to facilitate creation of project awareness and ensuring public participation for all project works at the community level. This shall mainly involve house connections for water supply and metering. CAPPC shall also undertake various IEC activities to promote and pursue health and hygiene among the communities.
93. Contractor. The contractor will be required to update the IEE and will be responsible for providing final design (including pipe alignments) to the supervision consultant for finalization/updating of resettlement plan. The contractor shall appoint an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer who will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for (i) ensuring implementation of EMP, (ii) coordinating with the Town-level PIUs and environment specialists of project consultant teams; (iii) community liaison,43 consultations with interested/affected people, (iv) field-level grievance redress; and (iv) reporting.
94. The Contractor is required to submit to PIU, for review and approval, a site-specific environmental management plan (SEMP) including (i) designed sites or locations for construction work camps, storage areas, hauling roads, lay down areas, disposal areas for solid and hazardous wastes; (ii) specific mitigation measures following the approved EMP; (iii) monitoring program per SEMP; (iv) budget for SEMP implementation. No works can commence prior to approval of SEMP.
95. A copy of the EMP or approved SEMP will be kept on-site during the construction period at all times. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in the EMP or SEMP constitutes a failure in compliance and will require corrective actions. The EARF and the IEEs specify responsibilities in EMP implementation during design, construction and O&M phases.
96. RUDSICO will ensure that bidding and contract documents include specific provision requiring Contractors to comply with: (i) all applicable labor laws and core labor standards on (a) prohibition of child labor as defined in national legislation for construction and maintenance activities; (b) equal pay for equal work of equal value regardless of gender, ethnicity, or caste and (c) elimination of forced labor; and (ii) the requirement to disseminate information on sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, to employees and local communities surrounding the project sites.
97. The following figure 5 and Table 8 summarizes the institutional responsibility of environmental safeguards at all stages of the project.
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Figure 5: Implementation Arrangements in RSTDSP
Table 8: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities
Implementation Arrangements Roles and Responsibilities
Executing Agency:
LSGD through RUDSICO
Negotiate, sign, and execute the program. Allocate and release government counterpart funds on time. Facilitate obtaining timely Government-level approvals for
smooth implementation of the program. Monitor program implementation progress and ensure timely
actions for completion of the project. Plan, implement, and monitor public relations activities; gender
mainstreaming initiatives and community participation activities, with the support of PIUs.
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RUDSICO Board (like SLEC)
Chairman: Minister of Urban
Development Department, GoR
Members:
Hon’ble Minister, LSGD Secretary, LSGD – Vice Chairman Principal Secretary, PHED -Director Principal Secretary, PWD -Director Secretary, Finance (Budget) Department -Director Director, Department of Local Bodies Executive Director, RUDSICO Project Director, RUDSICO Independent Director
Provide strategic guidance. Provide policy decisions to support smooth program
implementation. Facilitate inter-departmental coordination and cooperation. Support RUDSICO with government/ministerial level approvals. Overall project review (physical, financial, safeguards) Approvals/Decisions as per approved SOP (Standard Operating
Procedures – laying delegation of powers, Administrative and Financial Approval of works and services)
RUDSICO (with approval of
RUDSICO board, as needed) Required support to review and monitor the physical and
financial progress of the subprojects. Provide additional technical support from RUDSICO Office
(along with PMCBC) to PIUs for speedy resolution of implementation related issues such as variations, deviations, time and cost control, among others.
Provide backup technical support for review and finalization of DPRs, bid documents, bidding and award of contracts.
Review, appraise and put up matters to RUDSICO Board for approval, as described under “Delegation of Powers”
Overall Liaison, Monitoring and Reporting to DEA and ADB as per agreed requirements
Pursue GoR, through LSGD for approval of Policy, Rules, Guidelines, Government Orders for use in the state
Program Management Unit
Program Director: Project Director, RUDSICO Additional Project Director, RUDSICO-EAP
PMU Staff
2 Zonal Additional Chief Engineers (Jaipur and Jodhpur). The Office of ACE to have Two EE, Two AE, Computer Operator, Support staff Dy. PD(T) (Procurement,
Program and Financial Management
Overall responsibility of the investment program and financial management and administering program procedures and guidelines.
Oversee design of all projects (in individual tranches as needed). Finalize the DPRs for ULBs/implementing agencies and obtain
approval from ADB and government. Establish project management and monitoring systems
(Command and Control Center) Undertake project appraisals based on technical, financial,
economic and safeguards compliance as agreed by GoR/RUDSICO and ADB.
Provide overall technical and implementation guidance to the PIUs as required.
Facilitate approval of various implementation related requests
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Tendering, Contracts, Consultancies) at RUDSICO HQ Dy. PD(A) (Administration, Institutional) at RUDSICO HQ SE’s (Asset Management, NRW, Safeguards, Resettlement) at RUDSICO HQ Financial Advisor at RUDSICO, Jaipur HQ Senior Accounts Officer at RUDSICO, Jaipur HQ PMU at HO supported by: Project Officers (7 Nos. EE level with POs for Procurement and contracts; NRW Reduction; Contract Management and O&M, Social Safeguards, Environmental Safeguards, Capacity Building etc.) Accounts officers Assistant Project Officers – on each with PO – AE level, Assistant Account Officer IT Cell (project Management and Monitoring, GIS, MIS etc.) with MIS Expert Statistical Unit Legal Unit Administration and Establishment
from the Project Implementation management and Field Units Sign key documents including withdrawal applications and audit
reports. Timely submission of any withdrawal applications. Act as focal point for communication with the ADB. Ensure compliance with loan covenants, ADB’s guidelines,
procedures and policies. Facilitate ADB program review missions. Represent the program at Tripartite Review Meetings.
Safeguards compliance
Review and monitor safeguards compliance by PIUs and support corrective actions as necessary. Submit semi-annual safeguard monitoring reports to ADB Guide PIUs as and when necessary on safeguards compliance,
and arrange capacity building for PIUs Capacity Building and Institutional Allocate funds for capacity building and arrange required
disbursements Approve and Monitor Capacity Building Plan Pursue reforms with GoR Supervise and Monitor PMCB Consultants and approve their
invoices
Project Implementation Units
2 zonal PIUs (1 in Jaipur, 1 in Jodhpur) PIU Staff
Project Manager (SE level) Executive Engineer / Assistant Engineer (2 or 3) at each town for monitoring and supervision support Assistant Accounts Officer Computer Operator
Project Management
Responsible for implementation management of sub-projects. Responsible for day-to-day implementation, monitoring and
reporting.
Safeguards Compliance (with CAPPC)
Ensure compliance with safeguard frameworks and plans Facilitate consultation with stakeholders and disclose program
information in consultation with PMU. Address grievances (may be through Grievance Redressal
Mechanism) Coordinate land acquisition actions, if required. Submit quarterly safeguard monitoring reports to PMU.
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Support Staff
Supported by
Contract Management Officer (SE/EE of cluster shall invariably function as contract management officer) - No new position –
CMSC and CAPP Consultants (2 support engineers of CMSC at each town as per CMSc consultancy, 2 community mobilizers for each town – as per CAPP consultancy) besides required consultancy professionals reporting to EE)
Advance Project Preparation
Prepare/supervise and monitor preparation of DPRs and bidding documents for future tranches.
ULBs Nodal Officers to be a part of PIU and discharge the assigned functions and part of project planning and implementation
Establish liaison with local communities, resolve local grievances for smooth implementation of the project
Support CAPPC in awareness creation, connection modalities to household consumers etc.
Asian Development Bank Approve and monitor safeguards documents and implementation compliance.
Field review missions. Facilitate knowledge sharing. Provide training in program management and ADB procurement
procedures to PMU/PIU staff. Support LSGD, RUDSICO, PIUs etc. through various capacity
building activities.
Training Needs
98. The following Table 9 presents the outline of capacity building program to ensure EMP implementation. The estimated cost is Rs.275,000 (excluding trainings of contractors which will be part of EMP implementation cost during construction) to be covered by the project’s capacity building program. The detailed cost and specific modules will be customized for the available skill set after assessing the capabilities of the target participants and the requirements of the project by the ESS of PMCBC.
Table 9: Outline Capacity Building Program on EMP Implementation
Description Target Participants& Venue
Estimate (INR) Cost and Source of
Funds 1. Introduction and Sensitization to Environmental Issues (1 day) - ADB Safeguards Policy Statement - Government of India and Rajasthan applicable safeguard laws, regulations and
All staff and consultants involved in the project At PMU, Jaipur
INR 100,000 (Lump sum)
PMU cost
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Description Target Participants& Venue
Estimate (INR) Cost and Source of
Funds policies including but not limited to core labor standards, OH&S, etc. - Incorporation of EMP into the project design and contracts - Monitoring, reporting and corrective action planning 2. EMP implementation (2 days) - Roles and responsibilities - OH&S planning and implementation - Wastes management (water, hazardous, solid, excess construction materials, spoils, etc.) - Working in congested areas, - Public relations - Consultations - Grievance redress - Monitoring and corrective action planning - Reporting and disclosure - Post-construction planning
All staff and consultants involved in the Town subproject All contractors prior to award of contract
INR 50,000 (Lump sum)
PMU cost
3. Plans and Protocols (1 day) - Construction site standard operating procedures (SOP) - Site-specific EMP - Spoils management plan - Waste management plan - Chance find protocol - O&M plans - Post-construction plan
All staff and consultants involved in the project All contractors prior to award of contract or during mobilization stage.
Lump sum INR 25,000 (Lump sum) Lump sum INR 25,000 (Lump sum)
PMU cost Contractors cost as compliance to contract provisions on EMP implementation (refer to EMP tables)
4. Experiences and best practices sharing - Experiences on EMP implementation - Issues and challenges - Best practices followed
All staff and consultants involved in the project All contractors At PMU Jaipur
INR 100,000 (Lump sum)
PMU Cost
5. Contractors Orientation to Workers on EMP implementation (OH&S, core labor laws, spoils management, etc.)
All workers (including manual laborers) of the contractor prior to dispatch to worksite
Lump sum INR 25,000 (Lump sum)
Contractors cost as compliance to contract provisions on EMP implementation (refer to EMP tables)
Summary of Capacity Building cost for EMP Implementation Contractor Cost - INR 50,000 PMU Cost - INR 275,000 Total - INR 325,000
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Monitoring and Reporting
99. Prior to commencement of the work, the contractor will submit a compliance report to PMU ensuring that all identified pre-construction environmental impact mitigation measures as detailed in the EMP will be undertaken. PMU will review the report and thereafter PMU will allow commencement of works. 100. During construction, results from internal monitoring by the contractor will be reflected in their monthly EMP implementation reports to the PMU/ULB and PO, PMU will review and advise contractors for corrective actions if necessary. Monthly report summarizing compliance and corrective measures taken will be prepared by contractor with support of consultants and submitted to PMU. Format of monthly reporting is attached as Appendix 10. 101. Periodic site inspection will be done by supervision consultants and shall be reported in format attached as Appendix 11 to PMU for compliance of environmental safeguards of contractor. 102. Based on monthly reports and measurements, PMU will draft, review, and submit to ADB, 6-monthly (twice a year) EMP implementation progress report. Once concurrence from the ADB is received the report will be disclosed in the Project website. 103. ADB will review project performance against the RSTDSP commitments as agreed in the legal documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the project’s risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of social and environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system. EMP Implementation Cost
104. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Regardless of this, any costs of mitigation by the construction contractors or consultants are included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here. Mitigation that is the responsibility of PMU/ULB will be provided as part of their management of the project, so this also does not need to be duplicated here. Cost for the capacity building program is included as part of the project. Table 10 shows the Monitoring Measures along with estimated cost for implement the EMP.
Table 10: Cost Estimates to Implement the EMP
Particulars Stages Unit
Total Number
Rate (INR)
Cost (INR)
Costs Covered
By A. Monitoring Measures
1 Air quality monitoring Pre-Construction
per sample
1 4,920 4,920 Civil works contract
2 Noise levels monitoring Pre-Construction
Per sample
1 1,980 1,980 Civil works contract
3 Ground Water Quality Pre-Construction
Per sample
1 6,720 6,720 Civil works contract
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Particulars Stages Unit
Total Number
Rate (INR)
Cost (INR)
Costs Covered
By 4 Air quality monitoring Through out
the Construction period for 18
Months (quarterly,
Except Monsoon)
per sample
4 4,920 19,680 Civil works contract
5 Noise levels monitoring Construction (Quarterly
Except Monsoon)
Per sample
4 1,980 7,920 Civil works contract
6 Ground water quality Construction (Quarterly
Except Monsoon)
per sample
4 6,720 26,880 Civil works contract
7 Air Quality Monitoring during operation stage for 5 Years
O&M (Six Monthly)
Per Sample
10 4920 49,200 Civil works contract
Subtotal (A) 1,17,300 B. Capacity Building 1. Introduction and
sensitization to environment issues
Pre-construction
lump sum
- - 100,000 PMU
2. EMP implementation Construction lump sum
- - 50,000 PMU
3. Plans and Protocols Construction lump sum
- - 25,000 PMU
lump sum
- - 25,000 Civil works contract
4. Experiences and best practices sharing
Construction/Post-Construction
lump sum
- - 100,000 PMU
5. Contractors Orientation to Workers on EMP implementation
Prior to dispatch to worksite
Lump sum
- - 25,000 Civil works contract
Subtotal (B) 325,000 Total (A+B) INR 4,42,300
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VIII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
105. The process described in this document has assessed the environmental impacts of all elements of the Bandikui FSTP subproject. All potential impacts were identified in relation to pre-construction, construction and operation phases. Planning principles and design considerations have been reviewed and incorporated into the site planning and design process wherever possible; thus, environmental impacts as being due to the project design or location were not significant. 106. During construction impacts will be mainly health and safety risk to workers, for which mitigation measures are given in EMP and the impacts, can be easily mitigated through adopting these measures. 107. The public participation processes undertaken during project design ensured stakeholders are engaged during the preparation of the IEE. The planned information disclosure measures and process for carrying out consultation with affected people will facilitate their participation during implementation. The project’s grievance redress mechanism will provide the citizens with a platform for redress of their grievances, and describes the channels, time frame, and mechanisms for resolving complaints about environmental performance. 108. The EMP will assist the PMU, ULB and contractors in mitigating the environmental impacts, and guide them in the environmentally sound execution of the proposed project. The EMP will also ensure efficient lines of communication between ULB, PMU, consultants and contractor. A copy of the EMP shall be kept on-site during the construction period at all times. The EMP shall be made binding on all contractors operating on the site, and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document shall constitute a failure in compliance. 109. The project will benefit the general public by contributing to the long-term FSSM facility in Bandikui. The potential adverse environmental impacts are mainly related to the construction period, which can be minimized by the mitigation measures and environmentally sound engineering and construction practices. 110. Therefore, as per ADB SPS, the project is classified as environmental category ‘B’ and does not require further environmental impact assessment.
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Appendix 1: REA Check list
Instructions:
This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be
attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief
Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department.
This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional
Department.
This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are
adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement, (ii)
indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and (v) gender and
development.
Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential
impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
Country/Project Title:
Sector Division: Urban Development SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS Sewerage
A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA …
Densely populated? There are no dense habitation near proposed site
Heavy with development activities? There are no development activities near
proposed site
Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?
There are no any environmentally sensitive areas near proposed site
Protected area There are no any protected areas near proposed site
Wetland There are no any wetland areas near proposed site
Mangrove Not applicable Estuarine Not applicable Buffer zone of protected area Not applicable Special area for protecting biodiversity Not applicable B. Potential Environmental
Impacts Will the Project cause…
impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?
√ No
SEWERAGE
RUIDP- Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Program / Faecal Sludge
Management Solution for Bandikui Subproject
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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS
interference with other utilities and blocking of access to buildings; nuisance to neighboring areas due to noise, smell, and influx of insects, rodents, etc.?
√ No
dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people
√ Project does not involve land acquisition / involuntary resettlement /displacement. FSTP is proposed on vacant Govt. land
Impairment of downstream water quality due to inadequate sewage treatment or release of untreated sewage?
√ All the treated effluent from FSTP shall be utilized in Gardening, agriculture and other used, no discharge of treated effluent is proposed
Overflows and flooding of neighboring properties with raw sewage?
√ No sewer network is proposed under this project. sludge collected from septic tank will be transported through tankers and brought to FSTP site for treatment
Environmental pollution due to inadequate sludge disposal or industrial waste discharges illegally disposed in sewers?
√ The proposed works will cater only to sludge from septic tank/Soak Pits, no industrial wastewater shall be considered.
Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works?
√ Blasting for underground works is not required in proposed works.
Discharge of hazardous materials into sewers, resulting in damage to sewer system and danger to workers?
√ The proposed works will cater only to sludge from septic tank and Soak Pits, no industrial wastewater shall be considered.
Inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances, and protect facilities?
√ FSTP is isolated through boundary wall and dense plantation will be done to avoid nuisance. ULB to declare buffer zone around FSTP
Social conflicts between construction workers from other areas and community workers?
√ The contractor will be utilizing the local labour force as far as possible; in case if it is unavoidable, labour camps and facilities will be provided appropriately. No conflicts envisaged
Road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during the rainy season?
√ No works on road are proposed
Noise and dust from construction activities?
√ During excavation works for FSTP, noise and dust may evolve for which mitigation measure will be required
traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?
√ This is small construction project and no major construction material transportation will be done
temporary silt runoff due to construction?
√ Bandikui is predominantly dry and rainfall is very limited
hazards to public health due to overflow flooding, and groundwater pollution due to failure of sewerage system?
√ No sewerage network is proposed and no overflow will be anticipated, groundwater pollution is also not envisaged
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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS
deterioration of water quality due to inadequate sludge disposal or direct discharge of untreated sewage water?
√ Inadequate sludge disposal or direct discharge of untreated sewage water may have impact on environment therefore adequate measure of sludge disposal and prohibit discharge of untreated sludge from septic tank be taken
contamination of surface and ground waters due to sludge disposal on land?
√ Inadequate sludge disposal on land can contaminate ground water and surface water and measures of adequate sludge disposal should be taken to avoid any environmental impact
Health and safety hazards to workers from toxic gases and hazardous materials which may be contained in sewage flow and exposure to pathogens in sewage and sludge?
√ Necessary apparatus and personal protection equipment should be provided to prevent workers from exposures to hazardous materials and toxic gases during operation in FSTP. Staff should be trained in safe handling of sewage and in mechanized cleaning of sewers
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?
√ Arid zone, low and unreliable rainfall, less vegetation cover
Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or extreme events patterns over the Project lifespan affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., changes in rainfall patterns disrupt reliability of water supply; sea level rise creates salinity intrusion into proposed water supply source)?
√ No
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)?
√ No
Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?
√ No
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Appendix 2: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
SL NO:
Pollutants Time weighted average
Concentration in ambient air Method of measurement
Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas
Ecologically Sensitive Areas
1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) µg/m
3
Annual 24 hours
50 80
20 80
Improved West and Geake-Ultraviolet fluorescence
2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) µg/m
3
Annual 24 hours
40 80
30 80
Modified Jacob & Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) Chemiluminescence
3 Particulate Matter (Size less than 10 µm) or PM10 µg/m3
Annual 24 hours
60 100
60 100
Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuation
4 Particulate Matter (Size less than 2.5 µm) or PM2.5 µg/m
3
Annual 24 hours
40 60
40 60
Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuation
5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/m
3
8 hours 1 hours
02 04
02 04
Non Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR) Spectroscopy
Appendix 3: National Ambient Noise Quality Standards
Area code Category of area/zone Limit in dB (A)
Day time Night time
A Industrial area 75 70 B Commercial area 65 55 C Residential area 55 45 D Silence zone 50 40
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Appendix 4: CPCB Standards for Discharge of Environmental
Pollutants (Wastewater)
S. No. Parameter Inland surface water Public sewers Land for irrigation
. 2 3 .
. . (a) (b) (c) 1 Suspended solids mg/l,
max. 100 600 200
2 Particle size of suspended solids
shall pass 850 micron IS Sieve
- -
3 pH value 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0 4 Temperature shall not exceed 5oC above
the receiving water temperature
5 Oil and grease, mg/l max, 10 20 10 6 Total residual chlorine,
mg/l max 1.0 - -
7 Ammonical nitrogen (as N),mg/l, max.
50 50 -
8 Total kjeldahl nitrogen (as N);mg/l, max. mg/l, max.
100 - -
9 Free ammonia (as NH3), mg/l,max.
5.0 - -
10 Biochemical oxygen demand (3 days at 27oC), mg/l, max.
30 350 100
11 Chemical oxygen demand, mg/l, max.
250 - -
12 Arsenic(as As). 0.2 0.2 0.2 13 Mercury (As Hg), mg/l,
max. 0.01 0.01 -
14 Lead (as Pb) mg/l, max 0.1 1.0 - 15 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l,
max 2.0 1.0 -
16 Hexavalent chromium (as Cr + 6),mg/l, max.
0.1 2.0 -
17 Total chromium (as Cr) mg/l, max.
2.0 2.0 -
18 Copper (as Cu)mg/l, max. 3.0 3.0 - 19 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l, max. 5.0 15 - 20 Selenium (as Se) 0.05 0.05 - 21 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l, max. 3.0 3.0 - 22 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l,
max. 0.2 2.0 0.2
23 Fluoride (as F) mg/l, max. 2.0 15 - 24 Dissolved phos- phates
(as P),mg/l, max. 5.0 - -
25 Sulphide (as S) mg/l, max.
2.0 - -
26 Phenolic compounds (as C6H50H)mg/l, max.
1.0 5.0 -
27 Radioactive materials: (a) Alpha emitters micro
10-7
10-7
10-8
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curie mg/l, max. (b)Beta emittersmicro curie mg/l
10-6
10-6
10-7
28 Bio-assay test 90% suivival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent
90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent
90% suivival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent
29 Manganese 2 mg/l 2 mg/l - 30 Iron (as Fe) 3mg/l 3mg/l - 31 Vanadium (as V) 0.2mg/l 0.2mg/l - 32 Nitrate Nitrogen 10 mg/l - -
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Appendix 5: Effluent Discharge Standards for STPs by NGT order,
30.04.2019
Sl.
No.
Parameters Parameters Limit
1 pH 5.5-9.0
2 BOD (mg/l) Not more than 10 mg/l
3 COD (mg/l) Not more than 50 mg/l
4 TSS (mg/l) Not more than 20 mg/l
5 P-Total (mg/l)- for discharge into
ponds/lakes
Not more than 1.0 mg/l
6 N-Total (mg/l) Not more than 10 mg/l
7 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) Desirable- Less than 100
MPN/100ml
Permissible- <230 MPN/100ml
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Appendix 6: Vehicle Exhaust Emission Norms
1. Passenger Cars
Norms CO( g/km) HC+ NOx(g/km) 1991Norms 14.3-27.1 2.0(Only HC) 1996 Norms 8.68-12.40 3.00-4.36 1998Norms 4.34-6.20 1.50-2.18 India stage 2000 norms 2.72 0.97 Bharat stage-II 2.2 0.5 Bharat Stage-III 2.3 0.35 (combined) Bharat Stage-IV 1.0 0.18 (combined)
2. Heavy Diesel Vehicles
Norms CO( g/kmhr) HC (g/kmhr) NOx (g/kmhr) PM(g/kmhr) 1991Norms 14 3.5 18 - 1996 Norms 11.2 2.4 14.4 - India stage 2000 norms 4.5 1.1 8.0 0.36 Bharat stage-II 4.0 1.1 7.0 0.15 Bharat Stage-III 2.1 1.6 5.0 0.10 Bharat Stage-IV 1.5 0.96 3.5 0.02 Source: Central Pollution Control Board
CO = Carbon Monixide; g/kmhr = grams per kilometer-hour; HC = Hydrocarbons; NOx = oxides of nitrogen; PM =
Particulates Matter
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Appendix 7: Salient Features of Major Labor Laws Applicable to
Establishments Engaged in Construction of Civil Works
(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 - The Act provides for compensation in case of injury
by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.
(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on
satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years’ service or
more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is
applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees.
(iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - The Act provides for monthly
contributions by the employer plus workers @10 % or 8.33 %. The benefits payable under the
Act are: (a) Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be; (b) deposit
linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker; (c) payment of PF accumulation on
retirement/death etc.
(iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 - The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to
women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.
(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 - The Act provides for certain
welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labor and in case the Contractor
fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The
principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to
take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or
Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labor.
(vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 - The employer is supposed to pay not less than the
Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the
employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, Runways are
scheduled employment.
(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 - It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid,
when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.
(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 - The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work
of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female
employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc.
(ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 - The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20
or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33
% of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/- per month or
less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/- per month or above up to
Rs.3,500/- per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/- per month only. The
Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for
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five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the
employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.
(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for
resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what
are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the
establishment.
(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 - It is applicable to all establishments
employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central
Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of
employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the
designated Authority.
(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 - The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade
unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given
certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.
(xiii) Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 - The Act prohibits employment of
children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation
of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labor is
prohibited in Building and Construction Industry.
(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)
Act, 1979 - The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more inter-state
migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for
employment in the establishment situated in another state). The inter-state migrant workmen, in
an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain
facilities such as housing, medical aid, traveling expenses from home up to the establishment
and back, etc.
(xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 - All the establishments who carry on
any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this
Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of
construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is
required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare
measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for workers
near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration
certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government. Salient features of this Act
are given below-
Employer shall-
Provide and maintain, at suitable point, sufficient quantity of wholesome drinking water, such point shall be at least 6 meters away from any washing areas, urinals or toilets
Provide sufficient urinals and latrines at convenient place, easily accessible by workers
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Provide free of charge, temporary living accommodations near to work sites with separate cooking place, bathing and lavatory facilities and restore the site as pre conditions after completing the construction works
Provide crèche with proper accommodation, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness and sanitation if more than fifty female workers are engaged
Provide first aid facilities in all construction sites
For safety of workers employer shall provide-
Safe access to site and work place
Safety in demolition works
Safety in use of explosives
Safety in operation of transporting equipments and appoint competent person to drive or operate such vehicles and equipments
Safety in lifting appliance, hoist and lifting gears
Adequate and suitable lighting to every work place and approach
Prevention of inhalation of dust, smoke, fumes, gases during construction works and provide adequate ventilation in work place and confined space
Safety in material handling and stacking/un stacking
Safeguarding the machinery with fly-wheel of moving parts
Safe handling and use of plants operated by compressed air
Fire safety
Limit of weight to be lifted by workers individually
Safety in electric wires, apparatus, tools and equipments
Provide safety net, safety sheet, safety belts while working at height (more than1.6 mtrs as per OSHA)
Providing scaffolding, ladders and stairs, lifting appliances, chains and accessories where required
Safety in pile works, concrete works, hot asphalt, tar, insulation, demolition works, excavation, underground construction and handling materials
Provide and maintain medical facilities for workers
Any other matters for the safety and health of workers
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Appendix 8: Sample Outline Spoil Management Plan
The Spoil Management Plan should be site specific and be part of the monthly
Construction Management Plan. The contractor, in consultation with the ULB, has to find out appropriate location/s for the
disposal of the excess soil generated. The spoils should be deposited only at these sites.
Further precautions need to be taken in case of the contaminated spoils. The vehicle carrying the spoil should be covered properly. The spoils generating from each site should be removed on the same day or
immediately after the work is complete. The site / road should be restored to the original condition.
I. Spoils information The spoil information contains the details like a) The type / material, b) Potential contamination by that type, c) Expected volume (site / component specific), d) Spoil Classification etc. II. Spoils management The Spoil Management section gives the details of a) Transportation of spoil b) disposal site details c) Precautions taken d) Volume of contaminated spoil, if present, d) Suggested reuse of disposal of the spoil III. Documentation The volume of spoil generated (site specific, date wise), site disposed, reuse / disposal details should be documented properly.
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Appendix 9: Public Consultations Conducted During Project
Preparation
Name of
Persons
Location/
Date Topic Discussed Outcome
Mahendra, Ramdas, Narendra, Bhim Singh
Near proposed FSTP site, Abhaneri Road, Bandikui Date: 15.11.2021
Awareness of the project-including Project Coverage area, Present condition of Sewerage In what way they may associate with the project Presence of any forest, wild life or any sensitive/ unique environmental components nearby the project Presence of historical/ cultural/ religious sites nearby. Drainage and sewerage problem facing Environmental Health & Hygiene Present solid waste collection and disposal problem Safety of residents during construction phase and applying of vehicle for construction activities Dust and noise pollution and disturbances during construction work Setting up worker camp site within the village/ project locality Willingness to pay for improved services
People are not aware about the subproject proposed in the town. People are concerned about the poor sewerage conditions. They want to engage with the project as a job opportunity and want to become beneficiaries. There is no such environmental sensitive components nearby the project. No historical/ cultural religious sites nearby the subproject area. One temple is present near the site. Drainage and Sewerage are major problems in this area. By the proposed FSTP project in the town, environmental health and hygiene condition will be improved. Solid waste collection facility is poor in this area. The contractor should take care of the safety arrangement during construction phase. People should be made aware through CAPC and outreach team of contractor before start of work in particular area. There is enough space available nearby the project area to establish labour camp. People suggested establishing the worker camp away from the habitation so there is no conflict and disturbances. People are interested to pay for Faecal sludge collection services in the town.
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Appendix 10: Sample Monthly Reporting Format
1. Introduction
Overall project description and objectives Description of sub-projects Environmental category of the sub-projects Details of site personnel and/or consultants responsible for environmental monitoring Overall project and sub-project progress and status
No. Sub-Project
Name
Status of Sub-Project List of Works
Progress of Works
Design Pre-Construction
Construction Operational Phase
2. Compliance status with National/ State/ Local statutory environmental requirements
No. Sub-Project Name Statutory Environmental Requirements
Status of Compliance
Action Required
3. Compliance status with environmental loan covenants
No. (List schedule and paragraph number of
Loan Agreement)
Covenant Status of Compliance Action Required
4. Compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plan
Provide the monitoring results as per the parameters outlined in the EMP. Append supporting documents where applicable, including Environmental Site Inspection Reports.
There should be reporting on the following items which can be incorporated in the checklist of routine Environmental Site Inspection Report followed with a summary in the semi-annual report send to ADB. Visual assessment and review of relevant site documentation during routine site inspection needs to note and record the following:
o What are the dust suppression techniques followed for site and if any dust was noted to escape the site boundaries;
o If muddy water was escaping site boundaries or muddy tracks were seen on adjacent roads;
o adequacy of type of erosion and sediment control measures installed on site, condition of erosion and sediment control measures including if these were intact following heavy rain;
o Are their designated areas for concrete works, and refuelling;
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o Are their spill kits on site and if there are site procedure for handling emergencies;
o Is there any chemical stored on site and what is the storage condition? o Is there any dewatering activities if yes, where is the water being discharged; o How are the stockpiles being managed; o How is solid and liquid waste being handled on site; o Review of the complaint management system; o Checking if there are any activities being under taken out of working hours and
how that is being managed.
Summary Monitoring Table
Impacts (List from
IEE)
Mitigation Measures (List from
IEE)
Parameters Monitored (As a minimum those
identified in the IEE should be monitored)
Method of Monitoring
Location of
Monitoring
Date of Monitoring Conducted
Name of Person
Who Conducted
the Monitoring
Design Phase Pre-Construction Phase Construction Phase Operational Phase
Overall Compliance with EMP
No. Sub-Project Name
EMP Part of Contract
Documents (Y/N)
EMP Being Implemented
(Y/N)
Status of Implementation
(Excellent/ Satisfactory/ Partially Satisfactory/ Below Satisfactory)
Action Proposed and Additional
Measures Required
5. Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project
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Brief description on the approach and methodology used for environmental monitoring of each sub-project
6. Monitoring of environmental impacts on project surroundings (ambient air, water
quality and noise levels)
Brief discussion on the basis for monitoring Indicate type and location of environmental parameters to be monitored Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment to be used Provide monitoring results and an analysis of results in relation to baseline data and
statutory requirements As a minimum the results should be presented as per the tables below.
Air Quality Results
S.No. Date of Testing Site Location Parameters (Government Standards)
PM10 µg/m3 PM2.5 µg/m3 CO SO2 µg/m
3
NO2 µg/m
3
Water Quality Results
S. No. Date of Sampling Site Location Parameters (Government Standards)
pH Conductivity µS/cm
BOD mg/L
TSS mg/L
TN mg/L
TP mg/L
Noise Quality Results
S. No. Date of Testing Site Location LAeq (dBA) (Government Standard)
Day Time Night Time
7. Summary of key issues and remedial actions
Summary of follow up time-bound actions to be taken within a set timeframe.
8. Appendixes
Photos Summary of consultations Copies of environmental clearances and permits Sample of environmental site inspection report Other
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Appendix11: SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION REPORT
Project Name
Contract Number
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: __________________________
TITLE: ___________________________________ DMA: ___________________________
LOCATION: _______________________________GROUP: ________________________
WEATHER:________________________________________________________________
Project Activity Stage
Survey Design Implementation Pre-Commissioning Guarantee Period
Monitoring Items Compliance Compliance marked as Yes / No / Not applicable (NA) / Partially Implemented (PI)
EHS supervisor appointed by contractor and available on site
Construction site management plan (spoils, safety, schedule, equipment etc.,) prepared Dust is under control
Excavated soil properly placed within minimum space
Construction area is confined; no traffic/pedestrian entry observed Surplus soil/debris/waste is disposed without delay
Construction material (sand/gravel/aggregate) brought to site as & when required only
Tarpaulins used to cover sand & other loose material when transported by vehicles After unloading , wheels & undercarriage of vehicles cleaned prior to leaving the site
No chance finds encountered during excavation
No public/unauthorized entry observed in work site Safety measures (barricades, security) in place at works areas Prior public information provided about the work, schedule and disturbances
Caution/warning board provided on site Workers using appropriate PPE (boots, gloves, helmets, ear muffs etc)
Workers conducting or near heavy noise work is provided with ear muffs Contractor is following standard & safe construction practices First aid facilities are available on site and workers informed
Monitoring Items Compliance
Drinking water provided at the site Toilet facility provided at the site
Separate toilet facility is provided for women workers Workers camps are maintained cleanly Adequate toilet & bath facilities provided
Contractor employed local workers as far as possible Workers camp set up with the permission of PIU/ULB
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Adequate housing provided to workers
Sufficient water provided for drinking/washing/bath No noisy work is conducted in the nights Local people informed of noisy work
Signature
_______________________________________
Sign off
_______________________________ ________________________________
Name Name
Position Position
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Appendix 12: Sample Grievance Registration Form
(To be available in Hindi and English)
The _____________________________________Project welcomes complaints, suggestions, queries,
and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their
name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.
Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential,
please inform us by writing/typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you.
Date Place of registration Project Town Project:
Contact information/personal details Name Gender * Male
* Female Age
Home address Place Phone no. E-mail Complaint/suggestion/comment/question Please provide the details (who, what, where, and how) of your grievance below: If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Registered by: (Name of official registering grievance) Mode of communication: Note/letter E-mail Verbal/telephonic Reviewed by: (Names/positions of officials reviewing grievance) Action taken: Whether action taken disclosed:
Yes No
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Appendix 13: Operation and Maintenance of Proposed FSTP System
13.1 Operating procedures It is essential to regularly operate and maintain the FSTP treatment system for its smooth
function and improved life span. It is necessary that all sanitation officials/ engineers of Bandikui
Municipality have a copy of the O&M activities and familiarize themselves with the standard
operating procedures. The operator must be familiar with the operating procedures before he
starts to operate and maintain the fecal sludge treatment system. It is a must that the operator
undergoes a training program dedicated to O&M of FSTP from the service provider.
Below table shows a summary of O&M Steps to be followed.
Table 13.1: O&M activities with responsibility Activities Frequency Details Responsibility
Daily monitoring procedures
Daily 1. Check for strong odour. The presence of strong odours even after 48 h of sludge disposal is a sign of leakages, or clogging or an overcharged system.
2. Check for colour and turbidity of the treated water that is discharged into the lake
3. The FSTP site must be maintained clean, free from garbage
Operator
Manholes (DEWATS Modules)
Weekly
Yearly
1. Manholes should be opened from time to time to check, if there are obstructions preventing the free flow of the water
2. To prevent odours, the air tightness should be assured, by applying silicon or grease on yearly basis or according to the occurrence of odours.
Operator
Check for obstacles in inlet, outlet pipes to the treatment system and gas vents
Weekly 1. Check to see if the inlet/outlet pipes to the treatment system (Planted drying bed, Settler, Anaerobic Baffle filters and Collection tank) and gas vent are clear from any blockage.
2. In case of any blockage, clear the obstacles immediately
Operator
Screening Chamber
Daily/Immediately after feeding of
FS Once in 3 to 4
years/when necessary
1. Removing of screened solid waste from faecal sludge and disposing it properly
2. Checking the gaps between screening bars and replacement of screening plate if necessary (If any screening bars are damaged)
Operator
Operator
Stabilisation Reactor
Once in 6 months
Once in a week
Everyday
After every desludging
1. Accumulated sludge to be removed from the bottom section of stabilisation reactor
2. Top sections of the stabilisation tank to be inspected for scum accumulation, and cleaned
3. Once the reactor is filled, it is to be opened and sludge let into drying beds
4. All pipes connecting the stabilisation tank and the drying beds to be flushed after
Operator/Labour
Operator
Operator
Operator
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every desludging Unplanted Drying Bed
Once in 11 days per bed
As and when
required
As and when required
1. Sludge to be removed from the drying beds as and when they are dry ( ~ 50% moisture) and used for co-composting
2. Sand layer in the drying bed to be maintained at a minimum of 100 mm thickness. In case excess of sand is lost during sludge removal, fresh sand has to be applied in the beds.
3. Filter materials of the drying beds needs to be cleaned of clogs or replaced when the percolation rate reduces or drying time increases than usual
Operator
Operator
Operator
Monitoring of sludge level in settler
Monthly 1. Monitor sludge level to predict and perform desludging at the correct time
Operator
Desludging of the settler
Once a year 1. According to the fill up level of the settler compartments, desludging is determined
2. After desludging, the desludging area must be cleaned properly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene
ULB (may use a private desludging
service)
Operator Desludging of AF Filter Materials In AF
Once a year (or as per O&M
calendar)
Once in 3 years
1. There should be no thick sludge layer or floating scum layer in AF
2. After desludging, the desludging area must be cleaned properly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene
3. Filter material in AF should be back washed properly
ULB (may use a private desludging
service)
Operator
Horizontal Planted Gravel Filter
Daily
Once in 2 years
1. Ensuring of treated wastewater disposal from HPGF
2. Cleaning of Filter Media
Operator
Operator Waste water analysis
Half yearly 1. Regular sampling and analysis of chemical and biological parameters through a certified laboratory should be done (all parameters required by PCB should be tested and recorded)
2. Maintain a log of all test results with the dates to study the efficacy of the treatment system
Local PCB/ULB
Table 13.2. Roles and responsibility for O&M Type of key activity Responsibility
Desludging ULB (may use a private desludging services) Treated waste water sample analysis ULB (should use an authorized lab for testing)
Replacement of SDB filter material ULB (may use an external agency on a contract basis)
Repair of internal pipe connection system ULB (may use external agency on a contract basis)
Replacement of manhole covers ULB(could be facilitated through a tender process)
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Table 13.3:Key issues in O&M of treatment project Issues Measures/recommendations
Smooth functioning of FSTP treatment unit Hiring of skilled operator for operating the treatment unit Proper training to the operator from service provider is must
Clogging/damage of Inter connected pipes Can occur due to solid waste Can occur due to damaged screening
chamber
Responsible personnel from ULB should ensure that all damaged pipes are replaced with new ones
Operator should ensure that no solid matter enters treatment unit
Replacement of screening plate periodically
Irregular desludging of treatment modules Sludge may enter into subsequent
modules resulting in reduced efficiency of treatment
Clogging of the filter media in AF and SDB
Responsible personnel from ULB should ensure that regular desludging schedule is followed
The responsible personnel from ULB should ensure that periodic backwashing or replacement of filter materials
Charging activated sludge into AF Clogging of the filter materials
At the time of commissioning of the system and transferring sludge from one chamber to another, this must be avoided.
Clogging of filter media in SDB Can be due to leaves and solid waste
entering the SDB
Sign boards must prominently display this message in local languages and English
Disposal of Waste generated in the screening Inorganic Materials such as Solid like Plastic, Cloth, Sand etc. from screening chamber will be collected by manually scrapping using safety guards. The waste thus collected is stored in water tight structure and dried. After complete drying the waste will be sent to Municipal Solid Waste site for Further treatment
Disposal of Dried Sludge Option-1 – In case of Co-Composting with Municipal Solid Waste: The dried sludge can be co-composted along with the municipal organic solid waste with the municipal organic solid waste Generated.
Option-2- In case of ULB does not have composting facility the dried sludge will be stored in sludge storage House for the period of 6 months during which the pathogens (If they still exist after sludge drying bed stage) would be inactivated and after which can be reused.
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Appendix 14: Photographs of Project Locations
Proposed site for construction of FSTP
Proposed site for construction of FSTP
Approach road to proposed FSTP
Rajesh Pilot Hostel near proposed site
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Transcript in English To Addt.Chief Engineer,RUIDP Zone-Jaipur Sub: Regarding allotment of land for construction of FSTP Dear Sir, With the above cited subject, this is to inform you that under khasra no-1378/899 ,2.52 hectare land is already allotted for disposal of solid waste,which will identified and sanctioned for FSTP works.
Executive Officer Nagar Palika,Bandikui
Copy- Secretary ULB. P.D,RUIDP,Jaipur
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