AGRICULTURAL REFORM SUPPORT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AND COMPETITIVENESS SECOND PROJECT
COMPONENT 2: STRENGTHENING SUPPORT SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN
CONSTRUCTION OF VETERINARY SERVICE CENTRE IN METS PARNI
COMMUNITY OF THE RA LORI MARZ
Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project II
Environmental Management Plan
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A. GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION
INSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Country Republic of Armenia
Second Community Agricultural Resource Management and
Project Title
Competitiveness Project (CARMAC II)
Construction of veterinary service center in Lori marz, Mets Parni
Subproject Title
community.
Institutional Project Team Project Local Counterpart
Arrangements Leader (WB) Management and/or Recipient
(Name and contacts) Bekzot Shamsiev Gagik Khachatryan, Gagik Paljan
PIU Director Head of Mets Parni
Community
Implementation Safeguard Safeguard Contractor
Arrangements Supervision (WB) Supervision (PIU)
VORDI HRAYR LLC
(Name and contacts) Darejan Kapanadze Sona Tsarukyan
Alice Savadyan
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
Project description The veterinary service center (VSC) will provide service to Mets
Parni and nearby located communities. It will provide veterinary
services, counseling, and will serve as a point of sale of
medications, as well as a training facility. Total area of a two-story
structure (basement and 1 floor) will comprise 135 m2, and will
include a meeting room, demonstration room (these two may be
combined) with the area of 30-35 m2, two working rooms with the
area of 10-20 m2, a kitchen, a storage room, and a bathroom/toilet.
The basement will be used as storage.
The following construction activities will be implemented under the
proposed sub-project:
• Establishment of the construction site and mobilization of
construction works
• Earth works / excavation, backfilling, leveling
• Construction works
✓ foundation,
✓ external walls, internal partition,
✓ concrete floors
✓ installation of steel doors and windows
✓ installation of steel roof
• Internal renovation works
• Internal and external water supply and sanitation
✓ Internal and external water supply facility
installation
✓ Installation of 1 septic chamber,
✓ internal and external power facility construction,
✓ solar water heating system installation
• Landscaping and final restoration of construction site
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• Fencing with metallic fence and illumination of FSC
territory
The works also include arrangements for water and electricity
supply. For connection to the municipal water supply system, an
agreement with technical conditions has been obtained from
Armenian Water and Sewerage Company (AWSC). The municipal
sewerage system does not exist in the area. The flash toilet with 1
concrete septic chamber (length – 2.80 cm width – 1.90 cm,
bottom depth - 20 cm) will be constructed inside of VSC building.
Septic chamber will be regularly cleaned by cesspool truck during
construction as well as during operation of the VSC based on an
agreement to be concluded with AWSC.
The building will be heated with electric heaters.
The design for construction of the VSC in Mets Parni community of
the RA Lori marz was developed by the Kve Nakhagits LLC under
the contract dated on 08.09.2016 (Mets Parni VSC Design)
concluded with APIU.
Project site location The VSC will be located in Mets Parni community, Lori marz, at a
distance of about 206 km from the city of Yerevan and 66 km from
Ijevan (marz center) and 2-3 km from state border. The site is at
the altitude of 820 under the sea level. The site allocated for
construction of the VCS belongs to community. There are private
houses and community sport school nearby the plot allocated for
the construction of VSC. Overall duration of construction works is
estimated to be four months, and one month will be required for
preparatory works prior to construction.
Land ownership The land plot allocated for the construction of the VSC comprises
0.0705 ha. The land is community / state owned and user rights to
it are granted to the RA Ministry of Agriculture for permanent use
(Certificate No26052016060022, dated 18 May 2016). Certificate
is attached.
Description of geographic, physical, Project area is located in the Lori marz of Armenia in the
biological, geological, hydrographic administrative area of Mets Parni community. Main water artery of
and socio-economic context the area is Debed river, which flows via eastern part of community.
From climatic perspective, the area is located in a moderate
climatic zone. Summers are hot, windy and with optimal humidity,
average temperature in July is 290C, relative humidity is 45-60%
and average speed of the wind is 3.0-6.0 m/sec. Winters are very
cold, windy and humid, average temperatures in January vary
between -15 to -300C, relative humidity is 70% and more, and
average speed of the wind is 5.0-7.0 m/sec. Average annual
precipitation varies within 70-100mm. Natural landscape is dry
mountainous.
Locations and distance for material Water for construction works will be provided by water cistern
sourcing, especially track. External toilet facilities/septic chamber during construction
machinery/aggregates, water, works will be temporarily installed by the Contractor or will be used
stones
facility of Pharmacy, located nearby. Aggregates and machinery
will be obtained from the licensed providers within the project area.
Contractor may choose to extract equipment himself, in which
case contractor must obtain an extraction license prior to
commencement of extraction. Metallic and PE pipes for water
supply will be purchased from an official supplier.
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LEGISLATION
Indentify national and local Permits required for accomplishing the works envisaged by the
legislation and permits that apply to project:
project activity
• Construction license to be possessed by Construction
Contractor,
• Construction permit to be obtained by the Construction
Contractor from Mets Parni municipality,
• Certificate of land use rights to be possessed by the Ministry of
Agriculture,
• Technical Conditions for connection to municipal water supply
to be obtained by Design Company from the AWSC,
• Permit to connection to municipal electricity supply to be
obtained by Design Company from Electricity Network of
Armenia/ ENA CJSC
• Written consent for disposal of construction waste to be
obtained by Construction Contractor from the Head of Mets
Parni Community,
• Agreement for household waste disposal from the VSC during
its operation to be concluded between the VSC administration
and Mets Parni municipality prior to commissioning of the
building,
• Agreement for servicing of septic chambers during operation
of the VSC to be concluded between the VSC administration
and AWSC.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Identify when/where the public Public consultation meeting was conducted on 15 October 2015 in
consultation took place Mets Parni municipality. Minutes of meeting as well as list of
participants are attached.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Site plan
2. Certificate of user rights to the land plot
3. Minutes of public consultation meeting
4. Construction permit – will be attached
5. Technical Conditions for water supply connection
6. Agreement for construction waste disposal
7. Permit for connection to electricity supply
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B. SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL SCREENING
Will the site activity include any of the following?
Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions
A. Infrastructure rehabilitation [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part A
B. New construction [x] Yes [ ] No Section C Part A
C. Individual wastewater treatment system [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part B
D. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part C
E. Acquisition of land [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part D
F. Hazardous or toxic materials [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part E
G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part F
H. Handling/management of medical waste [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part G
I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part H
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C. MITIGATION MEASURES
ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST
0. General conditions Notification and Worker Safety (a) The local authorities, environment inspectorates and community population
have been notified of upcoming activities
(b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in
the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the
works)
(c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or
rehabilitation
(d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and
disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents
and environment.
(e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (hardhats,
as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots).
(f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and
regulations to follow.
A. General Rehabilitation and / Air Quality (a) The surrounding environment shall be kept free of debris
or Construction Activities (b) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site
(c) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to day-time hours
(b) During operation, the engine covers of generators, air compressors and
other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment
placed as far away from residential areas as possible
Waste management (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all
major, waste types expected from construction activities.
(b) Construction waste will be collected and disposed at the agreed site
(c) Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and
viable materials (except asbestos)
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D. MONITORING PLAN
Activity What Where How When Why Who
(is the parameter to be (is the parameter to (is the parameter (define the frequency (is the parameter to (is responsible for
monitored?) be monitored?) to be monitored?) or continuous?) be monitored?) monitoring?)
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Community Community has been notified Mets Parni Interviews with First month of Ensure PIU
notification on upcoming activities settlement local residents construction works community
awareness and
consent
Clearly established grievance Mets Parni Interviews with Monthly Ensure that local PIU
redress mechanism is in place settlement municipal community can
and accessible for local authorities and voice concerns
community local residents and ask
questions
Legal All required permits and Mets Parni Review of files Before and during Comply with legal PIU
compliance agreements are acquired municipality and first month of requirements
Contractor’s construction works
administration
Provision of Personal safety gear is Construction site Inspection monthly Prevent trauma PIU
workers’ health provided to and used by and casualty
and safety workers among workers
Operation of The surrounding environment is Construction site Inspection monthly visits Minimize dust PIU
construction kept free of debris to minimize during construction emission
machinery dust
There is no open burning of Construction site Inspection monthly visits Prevent air PIU
construction / waste material at during construction pollution with
the site hazardous
emissions
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There is no excessive idling of Construction site Inspection monthly visits Minimize exhaust PIU
construction vehicles at site during construction
Noise Construction noise is limited to Construction site Inspection Monthly during Minimize PIU
generation day-time hours construction nuisance to local
community
Waste Temporary storage of waste Construction site Inspection Monthly during Prevent pollution PIU
generation within demarcated and fenced construction of work site and
work site, at a designated nuisance to local
location community
Construction waste is regularly Construction site Inspection Monthly during Prevent PIU
collected and disposed at an construction environment
Waste disposal
agreed site pollution
site
Servicing Construction vehicles and Construction site Inspection Monthly during Prevent pollution PIU
machinery machinery are serviced and construction of surface and
fueled away from water body or ground water
at a service center.
Earth works Separation and stockpiling of Construction site Inspection Monthly during Ensure PIU
excavated material and topsoil construction successful
for backfilling and site reinstatement of
reinstatement purposes. site
Suspension of earth works and Mets Parni Review of In case of chance Prevent loss of PIU
contacting national authority for municipality office communication finds physical cultural
Ministry of
cultural heritage preservation in and resources
Construction Culture
case of chance finds; archaeological
Contractor’s
resumption of works upon reports
administration
formal consent from the
authority for preservation of
cultural heritage.
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OPERATION PHASE
Maintenance of Operational waste is collected VSC Inspection Recurrent Keep the VSC Mets Parni
VSC and timely removed from the administration and its municipality
VSC area. surrounding area
clean and
comfortable for
the staff and
clients
Regular maintenance and VSC Inspection Recurrent Keep VSC Mets Parni
operational repair works are administration facilities in good municipality
undertaken as required to keep operational
roof, piping and other condition
communications in good
technical condition.
Septic chambers are cleaned AWSC, based on Inspection Recurrent Keep VSC VSC
on regular basis agreement with facilities in good administration
VSC operational
administration condition
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Annex 1. Site Map
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Annex 2. Certificate of user rights to the land plot
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REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
CERTIFICATE of STATE REGISTRATION
OF THE RIGHTS TO REAL PROPERTY
26052016060022
Translated from Armenian
The present Certificate verifies the state registration of the rights to the Real Property which was entered into the Unified
Registration Book of Rights to the Real Property on 18 May 2016, with the following details:
1. ENTITY/ENTITIES OF THE REGISTERED RIGHT
Republic of Armenia
2. LOCATION AND NAME OF THE REAL PROPERTY
Lori Marz, Mets Parni Community, 24 Street 5/2 land plot
3. REGISTRATION IS DONE ON THE BASIS OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
Gratuitous Use Contract for Real Property № 3467 of 13.05.2016 and Community Mayor Decision № 38-A of
26.09.2013
4. INFORMATION ON LANDPLOT
Cadastral code 06 07502970039
Area (ha) 0,0705
Purpose of use Residential
Functional purpose or type of land Public Construction
Type of registered right Gratuitous use
Additional Comments and Information
Name, surname of Registering Official: Armine Matoyan
Position: Real Property Cadastre of Lori Territorial Subdivision
/Official Seal/ State Committee of the Real Property Cadastre at the RA Government, Territorial Subdivision issuing
the Certificate
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Annex 3. Minutes of Stakeholder Consultation Meeting
A stakeholder consultation meeting on the Environmental Management Plan and Social and
Resettlement Issues was held on September 14, 2016 in Mets Parni Community of Lori Marz.
Information on meeting day and time was posted on information board of Mets Pani Community
Mayor’s Office.
EMP draft version was disclosed on APIU official web page on 01.09.2016, respective link is below
http://www.arspiu.com/131.0.html
On September 14, 2016 Environmental Specialist Alice Savadyan, APIU SA Engineer-constructor
Artush Yeranosyan and Animal Health Component coordinator Sona Tsarukyan and Social Specialist
Emma Mkrtchyan carried out Environmental and Social Public Consultations in Mets Parni
Community of Lori Marz.
S. Tsarukyan presented the main purpose and details of Veterinary Service Center construction project
in Mets Parni Community of Lori Marz under the Second Community Agricultural Resource
Management and Competitiveness Project (CARMACP) and Engineer-constructor A. Yeranosyan
highlighted technical details of construction.
Environmental Management Plan with respective environmental and social impact mitigation
measures was presented and explained in details by APIU Environmental Specialist A. Savadyan
The role of the local community during construction works was emphasized and it has been mentioned
that the information poster with all the necessary contacts will be installed for local community
convenience.
APIU Environmental Specialist A. Savadyan specifically emphasized that civil works will be
implemented on the community owned land, in order not disturb the inhabitants; hence the installation
of safety belts, safety signs and fences is not mandatory and not under strict control in those areas.
However, technical supervisors should keep under control the fulfillment of all the environmental and
social mitigation measures included in EMP, and report the deviations to APIU and administration of
respective Contractor.
It was mentioned that EMP will cover the issue of the transportation and disposal of construction
wastes and excessive soil. It was also noted that prior to commencement of the civil works, the
contractor obtained a written consent from Mets Parni municipality on the disposal of waste. Technical
supervision of the works will be provided on monthly basis and much attention will be paid to the final
restoration of the area.
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Some questions regarding the starting date of the construction and the Contractors were raised during
the meeting and the APIU Engineer-constructor A. Yeranosyan responded to all technical questions.
No special questions were received on the EMP and mitigation measures.
E. Mkrtchyan presented potential social risks related to the construction works in the community under
the CARMAC Project II and their elimination and/or mitigation measures. Informing the participants
of the Public Consultations on the main provisions of the CARMAC II Resettlement Policy
Framework Document, E. Mkrtchyan mentioned that for the construction of the Veterinary Service
Center in Mets Parni Community of Lori Marz under the Project, the relevant community owned land
for the VSC construction has been selected by the decision of the Community Meeting, and the land
was later provided to the MoA. No private land will be used as per the Community Administration
Reference on the ownership of lands used under the Project based on the Community cadastral map
survey, and as per the land for VSC construction installed on the Community cadastral map by the
Designing Consulting Company.
The Project grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) were disclosed in details, explaining that GRMs
are also to ensure that local communities can voice their concerns to the APIU SA, in case they are
unhappy with the performance of works of the contractors or with any other aspect of
construction/operation activities, explaining also the advantages of submitting grievances to the
relevant instances, if any.
No specific questions on social and resettlment issues were raised during the meeting.
The list of participants and respective photos are attached.
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List of participants
Announcment on public consultation in Mets Parni Expected area for FSC construction
Municipality
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Public consultation meeting in Mets Parni
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Annex 4. Construction Permit
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REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT # 5
05.10.2016
Is given to constructor APIU SI of the RA Ministry of Agriculture, 54b Komitas s
For implementing construction of watering system in the pastures of Mets Parni community
Gegharkuniki Marz z
Facility design documents:
Developed by “QVE NAKHAGITS ” LLC 8190 9
Received N_1____ positive expertise conclusion provided by «ECOPROJET» LLC, license
15768
Agreed with an authorized body, other interested bodies as prescribed by law Mets Parni Village
Mayor’s Office Office
Carry out construction works during
Construction administration register consists of ___ pages and is sealed by Mets Parni Village
Mayor’s Office Office
Mayor of Mets Parni Village G. Palyan
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Annex 5. Technical Conditions for connection to centralized water supply network
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Translated from Armenian
ARMENIAN WATER AND SEWERAGE CJSC
TECHNICAL CONDITIONS
for Connection to the Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
operated by Armenian Water and Sewerage CJSC
Issued on August 29 2016
Name of the Building and the Location: “Veterinary Service Centre”, Land plot 5/2, 24 Str.
Mets Parni Community, RA Lori marz
Building Owner and Address: Mets Parni Community
Water Supply
It is possible to supply water from water main in Mets Parni town at the volume of water 0.1 L/Sec.
It is necessary for that purpose to:
a) build water pipeline according to the plan
b) connect the pipeline built to P 150 mm water pipeline
c) build a manhole with regulating valves at the point of connection (demarcation point)
d) mount water meter box at the demarcation point
e) not to exceed the maximum amount of the water taken /0.1 L/Sec/
Also, the following should be taken into consideration:
a) water supply schedule will be provided, in accordance with the water supply schedule established in the
corresponding district of the residential area
b) water pressure at the connection point is approximately 3,5-4.0 atm. Pressure
c) the installation depth of the pipeline at the connection point is 1.2 m
d) the material of the pipeline at the connection point is steel.
Sewerage
No Connection
Specific Conditions
Implement the works for the connection of the water and sewer pipelines of the building to the existing systems
in the presence of the specialist from “Mets Parni ” subdivision of the Southern territorial branch of the
Company.
In the absence of the technical capacity of the existing systems, the works for the construction of proposed new
water and sewerage systems are carried out at the expense of the owner of the building, in accordance with the
technical specifications issued by “Armenian Water and Sewerage” CJSC.
In case there is a demand for 24-hour water supply, a corresponding capacity water reservoir should be
planned and built.
Plan relevant activities for the protection of the area and the buildings against flooding, in case of overloaded
sewers and system failures.
Failure to comply with the technical specifications and the defined procedures, to use the water as prescribed,
to make the payments for the services provided will result in the suspension of water supply and sewerage
services provision to the subscriber, unless the incompliances are eliminated.
The Technical Specifications are issued for a period of 2 years until August 29, 2018.
“Armenian Water and Sewerage” CJSC / Operational Director
K. Aghababyan
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Annex 6. Agreement for Construction Waste Disposal
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Translated from Armenian
REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA LORI MARZ METS PARNI COMMUNITY
16.05.2016
Phone # (0255) 6 18 97
Address: 377010 To RA Ministry of Agricultural,
Mets Parni Community L. Beki 5 Head of APIU Mr. Gagik Khachatryan
Mets Parni.Lori@mta.gov.am
Reference
According to your official letter dated on 14.04.2016, I would like to transfer layout and
Technical Conditions for water supply connection provided from AWSC for construction of
FSC in Mets Parni. At the same time I would like to inform, that sewerage system is not exist
in Community, so please consider the installation of septic chamber for operation of FSC.
Dispose the construction waste and remaining soil, generated during construction of VSC in
RA Lori Marz Mets Parni Community in the community unused land at a distance of 4 km.
Mets Parni Community Mayor: (signed) G. Palyan
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Annex 7. Permit for connection to electricity supply
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Translation from Armenian
CONTRACT N 2213511
For
NEW CONSUMER OR CONSUMER RECONSTRUCTING CONSUMPION SYSTEM CONNECTION
TO THE ELECTRICITY NETWORK
17.08.2016
The new Consumer or Constructor or the Consumer reconstructing the consumption system, RA MINISTRY OF
AGRICULTURE, hereinafter “the Client” represented by Mr. Artashes Kirakosyan/ chief of staff as one Party and
“Electric Networks of Armenia” “Kars” Branch, hereinafter “Supplier”, represented by Director G. Farzadan, who
acts as authorized by the Chief Director, as the other Party, hereinafter referred to “the Parties”, conclud ed this
Contract on the following:
1. The object of the Contract
1.1. In accordance with this Contract, the Supplier carries out the works for the Client’s consumption system
connection to the Electricity network and the Client shall provide payment for the connection of its consumption
system to the Electricity Network.
2. The Obligations of the Parties
2.1. The Supplier shall
1) Based on the request submitted by the Client, carry out the works required for the connection of the Client’s
consumption system to the Electricity Network, providing for electricity supply and registration.
Supply electricity from Electricity Post in “Mets Parni ” 60/22 kV “Spandaryan” 10 kV overhead power line of.
Replace Construct Install OM-50 transformer, 10 kV linear isolator and 10 kV circuit breaker scheme. Establish
25 meter 0,22 kV overhead power line and grounding contour. There is no incompliance in the safety zone.
Meters will be installed in the end of line; safety zone is not violated.
2) Complete the connection of the Client’s consumption system to Electricity Network and submit Power Supply
Contract proposal __/__/__ (day, month, year).
2.2. The Client shall
1) Pay the connection fee for the connection of its consumption system to Electricity Network:
Connection fee: 44,166.67 AMD
VAT: 8,833.33 AMD
Total: 53,000.00 AMD
as it is prescribed in Point 3.
2) Inform the Supplier in written form of any changes, which may affect the terms of the connection or the
payment terms of the connection.
3. Payment procedure
3.1. The Client shall pay 50 % of the payment due for the connection of the consumption system to Electricity
network as advance payment during 5 working days after this Contract is signed.
3.2. The Client shall pay the rest of the payment for connection at least 5 working days prior to the period
defined in sub point 2 of Point 2.1 of this Contract.
4. The Responsibility of the Parties
5. Additional terms
6. Other terms
7. Dispute Resolution
8. Period of Contract and Amendment procedure
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