REPUBLIC OF LEBANON COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION Consultancy Services For Roads Routine Maintenance And Rehabilitation of Remaining Roads For Lot3 (Nabatieh, Marjayoun, West Bekaa, Rachaya, Hasbaya, Jezzine & Saida Cazas) CDR Contract No. 20836 Additional Roads Rehabilitation in Bekaa West Caza Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP) Addendum For The Rehabilitation of Remaining Roads in West Bekaa Caza "Saghbine - Machghara” Road October 2023 ‫)آﯾــــﺲ( اﻟﻤﻜﺘـﺐ اﻟـﮭـﻨـﺪﺳــﻲ اﻻﺳــﺘﺸــﺎري‬ ‫ ﻟﺒﻨﺎن‬- ‫ ﺑﯿﺮوت‬11-3446 ‫ص ب‬ ASSOCIATED CONSULTING ENGINEERS B.P. 11 - 3446 BEIRUT- LEBANON Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................2 List of Tables ...............................................................................................................................4 List of Figures..............................................................................................................................5 List of Acronyms .........................................................................................................................6 Executive Summary – Non-Technical Summary ............................................................................7 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................1 1.1 Project Background ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Sub-Project Rationale .......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Report Objectives ................................................................................................................ 1 1.4 Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 2 2. Policy, Legal & Administrative Framework ...........................................................................3 3. Description of the Proposed Project ....................................................................................4 3.1 Location ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Project Activities .................................................................................................................. 4 3.2.1 Rehabilitation Works....................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Staff, Materials & Equipment .............................................................................................. 6 3.4 Site Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 6 4. Description of the Environment and Social Context..............................................................8 4.1 Physical Environment .......................................................................................................... 8 4.1.1 Topography ..................................................................................................................... 8 4.1.2 Geology ........................................................................................................................... 9 4.1.3 Water Bodies ................................................................................................................... 9 4.1.4 Climate and Meteorology ............................................................................................... 9 4.1.5 Air Quality ..................................................................................................................... 10 4.1.6 Land Use/Land Cover .................................................................................................... 10 4.2 Biological Environment ...................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 Flora............................................................................................................................... 10 4.2.2 Fauna ............................................................................................................................. 10 4.2.3 Ecologically Sensitive Areas........................................................................................... 10 4.3 Socio Economic Environment ............................................................................................ 11 4.3.1 Demographic Profile ..................................................................................................... 11 4.3.2 Economic Activities and Infrastructure ......................................................................... 11 4.3.3 Education Services ........................................................................................................ 11 4.3.4 Health Services .............................................................................................................. 11 4.3.5 Cultural Heritage ........................................................................................................... 12 4.3.6 Road Sensitive Receptors .............................................................................................. 12 Associated Consulting Engineers 2|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 5. Environmental and Social Impact Analysis and MitiGation .................................................14 5.1 Assessment Methodology ................................................................................................. 14 5.2 Potential Positive Impacts during Rehabilitation .............................................................. 14 5.3 Impacts and Mitigation during Rehabilitation Activities ................................................... 14 6. Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan ........................................................................35 7. Consultation, Disclosure and GM .......................................................................................36 7.1 Public Consultation ............................................................................................................ 36 7.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) .............................................................................. 37 8. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................38 9. Bibliography .....................................................................................................................39 Annex 1: Methodology ..............................................................................................................41 Annex 2: Environmental and Socioeconomic Components Along the Road .................................47 Annex 3: Topographic Map of West Bekaa Caza .........................................................................56 Annex 4: Geology Map ..............................................................................................................57 Annex 5: Hydrology Map ...........................................................................................................58 Annex 6: Climate Data...............................................................................................................59 Annex 7: Air Quality Data ..........................................................................................................64 Annex 8: Land Use/Land Cover Map ..........................................................................................65 Annex 9: Informal Settlements and Most Vulnerable Localities ..................................................66 Annex 10: Sensitive Areas Map .................................................................................................67 Annex 11: Plans and Procedures during Rehabilitation Activities ................................................68 Annex 12: Public Consultation ...................................................................................................73 Annex 13: Grievance Mechanism Form and Log .........................................................................83 Associated Consulting Engineers 3|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza LIST OF TABLES Table 5-1: Environmental and Social Impacts during Rehabilitation Activities ............................... 15 Associated Consulting Engineers 4|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3-1: Overview of Location of “Saghbine - Machghara” Road in West Bekaa Caza ................... 4 Figure 4-1: Topography Map for Saghbine and Machghara ........................................................... 8 Figure 4-2: Map showing the road sensitive receptors along the Road ......................................... 13 Associated Consulting Engineers 5|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza LIST OF ACRONYMS AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACE Associate Consulting Engineers CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CDR Council of Development and Reconstruction CO Carbon Monoxide CoM Council of Ministers EHS Environmental, Health and Safety ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plans GBV Gender Based Violence GM Grievance Mechanism IBA Important Bird Area ILO International Labor Organization LARI Lebanese Agriculture Research Institute MoE Ministry of Environment MoPWT Ministry of Public Works and Transportation NGOs Nongovernmental Organizations PIU Project Implementation Unit REP Road and Employment Project SEA Sexual Exploitation and Abuse UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change VAC Violence Against Children WB World Bank WBG World Bank Group WHO World Health Organization Associated Consulting Engineers 6|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY ES1. Introduction An additional road in West Bekaa Caza was selected to be rehabilitated under the Lebanon Roads and Employment Project (REP). • “Saghbine - Machghara” Road Considering that the anticipated civil works will result in environmental and social impacts, ACE, the consultant, developed in this report a specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for this road. The aim is to reduce the footprint of REP’s operations in concerned villages of West Bekaa. This ESMP report is an addendum to the existing Bank-cleared ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx ES2. Existing Policies, Legal and Administrative Framework It should be noted that information on existing legislations, as well as other policy sections are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx ES3. Description of the Proposed Project The rehabilitation works of this project will be undertaken to one road only located in West Bekaa Caza of the Bekaa Governorate with an estimated total length of 8 kilometers. Determining the condition of the asphalt is important to assign the proper pavement rehabilitation activities. The pavement rehabilitation activities consist of either pavement maintenance or overlay on existing pavement or complete removal of deteriorated pavement and constructing a new one. The proposed project also consists of other activities beside the pavement rehabilitation works. These activities consist of: • Construction or improvement of drainage systems • Construction or improvement of retaining walls • Installing concrete safety barriers • Marking lanes and stoppage line • Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs • Rehabilitating sidewalks ES4. Baseline Environmental and Social Conditions Topography, Geology, and Water Bodies As per the topographical surveys results, the topographic characteristics of the proposed road that is located within West Bekaa Caza are as follows: • Saghbine: 1,000 m above sea level (at start station) • Machghara: 1,021 m above sea level (at end station) Executive Summary 7 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza The main geological formation within the selected road belongs to the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods. The road crosses the formations: C4-Sannine Limestone (Cenemonain age); C2b-Hammana Formation (Upper Aptian age) and J6-Bikfaya Formation (Oxfordian - Portlandian age). The Caza of West Bekaa hosts the Qaraoun Reservoir, Ammiq Wetland and the Litani River No rivers or springs have been identified along or near the road. Local spring sources are discharging into the watercourse crossing the road: Ain El Jaouze, Ain El Dik, Ain El Aaqrabe, Ain Aazmine, Ain El Maghsel, Ain El Sammeq, Ain Aarbajye, Ain El Ghazel, Ain Iskandar and Ain Bou Channe. Climate and Meteorology The results of Saghbine and Machghara weather data conditions are used to describe the climate along this road. • The lowest average temperature, which was 3°C was registered in January and February, while July and August has registered the highest average temperature of 28°C. • Most rain events fall in the winter during the months of December and February (101 mm of precipitations). However, the driest months are July and August, with 0 mm of rain. • The wind direction with the highest frequency within the village is from the west to east with a speed of greater than 5 km/h occurring most of the times (799 h/year). In addition, strong winds occur during winter mainly from November-October to January while periods of calm winds usually occur from February till October-September, for Saghbine and Machghara respectively. Air Quality and Noise The results of the long term monitoring for Lebanon simulation for NO2 and PM10 showed that NO2 annual concentration at West Bekaa Caza is around 4 μg/m3 (below the WHO recommended value of 40 μg/m3 limit) whereas the annual PM10is around 33 μg/m3 (above the WHO recommended value of 20 μg/m3 limit). Land Use/Land Cover Major part of “Saghbine - Machghara” Road passes though agriculture areas and natural terrain (non-productive) while the other part passes through an urban area. Biological Environment and Ecologically Sensitive Areas Flora: During the site visits, no wild species were identified along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road. Fauna: During the site visits, no wild animals including mammals and birds along the proposed road were observed. Moreover, the presence of grazing livestock was not noticed along the project road. The Caza of West Bekaa hosts abundant water resources including the country’s largest dam and wetland: The Litani River, Qaraoun Lake and Ammiq wetland. However, Qaraoun Lake is located at around 5 and 7 Kilometers from Saghbine and Machghara respectively. Demographic Profile According to the Head of the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira, the total number of Syrian and Palestinian refugees in the villages along the road does not exceed 50 people. No informal tented settlements were identified along the selected road. Executive Summary 8 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Economic Activities and Infrastructure Only two shops were identified along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road. Only two gas stations were identified near this Road. In addition: 1 hotel, 5 restaurants, 1 lounge and 1 bakery were identified along this road. The main source of drinking water in West Bekaa is the non-piped water supply with 47.2% connectivity. As for the public electricity network, it was common in the Caza with 99.9% connectivity. Furthermore, 55.3% of dwellings rely on a private electricity source or owning a private generator. Education The Caza of West Bekaa has two universities, one public university and one private university. These universities are the Lebanese International University (LIU) in Khiara and the American University of Science and Technology (AUST). Moreover, the Bekaa Governorate also host several schools, including both public and private schools. No schools or universities were identified along this road. Health Services The Caza of West Bekaa includes Hamed Farhat Hospital, Al Manara Doctors Hospital and the West Bekaa Hospital. No hospitals or healthcare facilities were observed along this road. Cultural Heritage The Caza not only hosts historical sites, natural heritage and religious sites, but it also has vineyards, wineries, and famous cities such as Zahle and Ammiq which attract visitors across the country and even international tourists. The dam of the Qaraoun Lake is also a major tourist attraction. The beautiful valley and the landscape in the area have transformed the Caza’s villages into touristic hubs. In addition, the Caza hosts Roman ruins in Dakoueh, Roman Shrine Qasr, Al Wali in Al Manara, Roman Palaces Remains and Caves in Bab Maraa, Mausoleum of Sheikh Mousafir and old Cave in Khirbit Kanafar. However, none of the above sites were identified along the road. Only two religious sites were identified along this road. Summary of Baseline Categories considered as sensitive receptors during road rehabilitation are schools, churches, hospitals, mosques, closest residential buildings and commercial shops, and other archeological features. The sensitive receptors along the selected road in West Bekaa are Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa, scattered residential buildings, Bab Maraa Catholic Church, urban areas, Aitanit Municipality, St Georges Greek Melkite Church, Abou Ayman Clothes, BHC Hardware store and Afran Al Amir (Bakery). Executive Summary 9 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ES5. Summary of Potential Environmental and Social Impacts during Rehabilitation Phase Summary of Impacts during Rehabilitation Phase Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Environmental Air, nearby communities and Presence of explosive remnants of N To seek official clearance letter workers war (ERW) and/or unexploded from CDR before commencement ordinance (UXOs) of civil works Air, nearby communities and Air pollution from emissions of N Prepare and abide by Pollution workers machinery, trucks or open burning Prevention Plan that includes: activities Atmospheric Emissions and Dust Management Provisions (Annex Potential impact on: 11) Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Water the ground when extremely Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa windy Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: scattered Mix material in an enclosed space residential buildings Cover material when transporting Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Prepare and abide by Emergency Church Preparedness and Response Plan Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban areas (Annex 11) Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Specific Measures Near Sensitive Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Receptors (Refer to Annex 10) Melkite Church Speed limit for project vehicles Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes and machinery within working areas shall not exceed 20 Km/h Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store Ensure optimal traffic routes as Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) per the Traffic Management Plan Air, nearby communities Dust pollution from rehabilitation N (TMP) during construction. and excavation activities Use wet suppression in the dry Potential impact on: season, where unpaved roads, the Same sensitive receptors as above working strip, raw material stockpiles are located <200 m from settlements Nearby communities and Noise pollution a result of N Maintenance of vehicles and workers transportation or delivery of raw machinery materials, trucks movement, Excavation and any other noisy concrete mixing, drilling, activity only to be conducted construction and operation of heavy during working hours vehicle movement such as In the case where it is absolutely excavators necessary to conduct some activities outside the normal Potential impact on: working hours (i.e. at night), prior Same sensitive receptors as above approval of the concerned Biodiversity and sensitive Disturbance of nearby areas and N municipality and CDR will be habitats animal escape through noise and obtained vibrations Set traffic speed limits in addition to speed reduction measures as per the approved TMP during construction Specific Measures Near Sensitive Receptors (Refer to Annex 10) Verify drivers’ behavior during construction with respect to Executive Summary 10 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure driving speed indicated in the TMP in presence of flagmen and safety officers Plan vehicle routes to avoid complaints where possible Water resources, soil, nearby Contamination of groundwater from N Prepare and abide by Pollution communities improper disposal of wastewater Prevention Plan that includes: from workers and of wash water Effluent Management Provisions coming from cleaning of machines Rainwater run-off Management and equipment Provisions (Annex 11) Prepare and abide by Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex 11) On-site concrete pouring shall be done in a way to avoid leaching to nearby water bodies. Onsite mixing of concrete shall be performed at least 40 meters away from nearby water bodies Prohibit the disposal of excess concrete mix into the environment or near water bodies Water resources, soil, nearby Water pollution due to accidental N Prepare and abide by a Spill communities spill of oils and chemicals from trucks Prevention and Management and from transportation of chemicals Plan under Pollution Prevention and oils Plan (Annex 11) Minimize soil exposure time Water resources Improper disposal of cut volume may N Minimize the use of chemicals cause contamination of water bodies Regular maintenance of vehicles in rainy weather Prepare and abide by Waste Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Management Plan (Annex 11) Prepare and abide by Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex 11) Fuel, oil or hazardous materials required to be temporarily stored onsite shall be stored within secondary containment located further than 100m from a watercourse or water body Fuel and hazardous chemical storage areas shall not be allowed within 30m of a minor watercourse, within 100m of a major watercourse, or where there is the potential for spilled fuel to enter groundwater Keep the area free of litter and garbage and prevent random disposal of waste Specific locations shall be Executive Summary 11 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure designated for consuming food and snacks away from sensitive receptors. Water resources, soil, subsoil Contamination of soil and N Prepare and abide by Waste and land groundwater bodies from the Management Plan (Annex 11) improper disposal of solid waste Reuse or recycle the generated generated from workers and the waste whenever possible used materials, construction waste • Reuse of excavation from excavation and drilling activities materials generated during cutting and filling activities whenever possible and disposal of remaining material in controlled disposal site to be identified by the contractor in coordination with the relevant municipalityPrepare and abide by Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex 11) Waste bins shall be located at a distance of over 100 m from any natural sensitive area or water bodies and over 500 m from any socioeconomic sensitive area Energy resources High consumption rates of electricity, N Maintenance of the generators fossil fuel, etc. contributing to and trucks overconsumption and depletion of Light in the site offices shut down fuel during the night Construction workers must be trained and provided with awareness sheets on efficient energy use Machinery and equipment must be turned off when not in use Water resources High consumption rates of water for N Use water in the most efficient construction related activities way and reduce wastage Regular site inspection to detect Water resources, soil, nearby Reduction in overall ground and N water leakages communities surface water quality due to Whenever possible, use dry- improper disposal of construction cleaning instead wet cleaning waste Training and awareness should be raised to workers concerning water usage best practices and water conservation Proper disposal of construction waste Water resources, soil, subsoil Depletion of natural resources due to N Ensure that the borrow material and land the unsustainable extraction of are extracted from legal sites borrowing material (sand, Avoid agricultural lands, natural aggregates, …) landscapes or forests to extract borrowing material Biodiversity and sensitive Potential damage of existing flora N Prepare and abide by Pollution habitats Potential impact on: Prevention Plan (Annex 11) In Executive Summary 12 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Olive, Peach, Apple, Cherry, Walnut, case of any tree removal, ensure Fig, Vine and Almond trees that the contractor will get a Pine, Cypress, Oak, Mysa, Cedar, permit from the MoA Eucalyptus, Willow trees Refer to Annex 2 Social Local workers, socio- Creation of job opportunities for P Workers are paid their wages in economic activities local communities full and on time Nearby communities, socio- Local garages will benefit from the P economic activities equipment oil maintenance and residents will benefit from the rent fees of the offices and the equipment parking area. Shop owners/renters Small snack shops and coffee P stations are expected to benefit from workers buying food and drinks Foreign Workers Temporary potential Labor Influx N Priority hiring to qualified local community GM for local communities (public notice including GM to be posted at relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Minimarket Economic Activities and its effect on N Install overpass structures from owners/renters/agriculture the livelihood of the shop owners in the road to the shops land owners the nearby communities Maintain a passing corridor within the alignment to grant access to Restrictions on using or accessing the nearby properties road by local communities and road Ensure that access to small snack users and coffee stations is not blocked by installing wooden boards where necessary Inform the shops’ owners ahead of time about maintenance date and coordinate with relevant municipalities Regularly inform road users and local communities in relation to changed traffic conditions or access Proper installation of sign boards in culturally appropriate languages that are clear and understandable to the public Timely completion of the rehabilitation activities Ensure access to external GM (public notice including GM to be posted at relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Prepare and abide by Traffic Management Plan (Annex 10) Executive Summary 13 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Foreign workers influx Discrimination from the local N Prevent discrimination at the community against the potential workplace influx of foreign workers Conduct awareness campaigns for the local community regarding foreign workers influx Inform the local community that worker will sign code of conduct before starting the work GM for local communities and all relevant stakeholders Locals and foreign, skilled and Possible unequal wage benefits N Ensure that all workers (locals and unskilled) between local and foreign workers foreign, skilled and unskilled) shall be compensated and are contracted equally as per the scale of market price rates, have equal contractual benefits and working conditions, and have access to internal GM Children and minors Possible recruitment of children who 2N Daily registrations of workers and are under the legal age as workers verification of their age to prevent on the site, especially in the case of child labor the day laborers as well as forced Abide by the National Labor Law labor Ensure the contractor is aware of the penalties that Labor Law imposes in the case of child labor Oblige the contractor to strictly abide by the Labor Law through the CDR tender documents that should include prohibition of child labor Ensure all workers attended awareness sessions and signed the Code of Conduct Nearby communities, socio- Disruption of local community to N Prepare and abide by Traffic economic activities access services due to rehabilitation Management Plan (Annex 11) activities and temporal road closures Traffic shall be secured via alternative routes to reach relevant destinations in case the works imply the temporary closure of this road Inform the local community about the location of detours, road blockages or diversions through public announcements and proper diversion signage Ensure access to external GM (public notice including GM to be posted at relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Existing infrastructure and Accidental Damage of existing N Regular coordination with nearby communities infrastructure or planned relevant municipalities interruption of utilities Conducting trial pits Executive Summary 14 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Ensure proper communication with affected communities to alert them whenever planned/ accidental interruption of services happens Ensure access to external GM (public notice including GM to be posted at relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Nearby communities Potential occurrence of gender- N Draft Codes of Conduct and the based violence and sexual guidelines for a GBV and VAC exploitation and abuse incidents and Action Plan all forms of GBV incidents Conduct training sessions for workers on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and/or Sexual Harassment All workers should understand, and sign codes of conduct written in their native language Respond to the reported incidents of sexual abuse exploitation as a matter of priority Regular training on gender-based aspects, internal and external GM that includes an anonymous channel for protection of complainants’ identity and confidentiality Availability of a GM with multiple channels to initiate a GBV complaint, which ensures confidential reporting with safe and ethical documenting of GBV cases, including Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment Nearby communities, Hotel Slight increase in traffic due to the N Prepare and abide by Traffic owner and visitors, transport of construction materials Management Plan (Annex 11) Restaurants' owners, Shop or due to the material that may fall Ensure traffic is not blocked owners Church visitors, during transportation Traffic congestion in the town due to residents near the road Inform residents and place signs temporal road closure near the working areas in Material falling from vehicles during culturally appropriate languages transport may cause traffic accidents and written in clear and or congestion understandable manner Potential traffic impact on: Ensure communities have access Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and to GM Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa Cover transported material Abide by traffic regulations Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: scattered residential buildings Operate well maintained vehicles Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Church Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban areas Executive Summary 15 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Melkite Church Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Same sensitive receptors as above Same sensitive receptors as above Health and Safety Workers Accident and injuries to workers and 2N Contractor to develop a site- public because of rehabilitation specific and detailed Public activities Health and Safety Plan and Nearby communities Dust generation and noise may cause N Occupational Health and health related problems for workers Safety (Annex 11) to be and disturbance to residents approved by CDR before Potential impact on: commencement of civil works. Same sensitive receptors as above • Identify all risks related to the site surroundings and planned activities as well as emergency situations. The Plan should include, at minimum: • Job Hazard Analysis • Work Permits • Stop Work Authority • Workers to wear proper safety gear (PPE) • Presence of first aid kits on the construction site • Inform residents and place signs near the working areas • Proper management of trucks and heavy machinery entering and exiting the construction site • Apply Best Applicable Practices on Road Safety Note 1: All risks, impacts and mitigation measures should be acknowledged by the awarded contractor. It is the ultimate responsibility of the contractor to identify further site-specific risks and impacts, based on the contractor’s site reconnaissance and experience, and implement necessary Executive Summary 16 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza preventative and mitigation measures which shall be approved by the Employer or his designated representative onsite prior to proceeding with actual implementation. Note 2: During the operation phase, all Environmental, Social and Health & Safety Activities impacts and their corresponding mitigation measures shall remain the same as detailed in the existing Bank- cleared ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020, that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx ES6. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans It should be noted that information on the Monitoring Plan are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx ES7. Consultation, Disclosure and GM A public hearing was held at the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The purpose of the hearing was to inform the stakeholders including the municipality representatives, local residents, the local NGOs and the public about the proposed project that will rehabilitate one road in West Bekaa Caza and its accompanying infrastructural works and to take into account their concerns and feedback. A total of 19 people participated in the meeting including six (6) women. The public hearing opened with a word from ACE representative who introduced the overall project and its objectives and relevant organizations including CDR. The Consultant presented a description on the rehabilitation activities, purpose of the hearing, a summary of the ESMP process, and a list of potential environmental and social issues associated with implementation of rehabilitation activities. Participants were also informed that a GRM procedure has been developed for the project and were given contact information of the Project Consultant in order to inquire about it as well as the GM channels. The floor was then opened for discussion and questions. The proceedings which describe in detail the raised concerns and complaints by the participants and how all have been addressed are presented in this Addendum ESMP report. Executive Summary 17 Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Background The Lebanon REP is a World Bank (WB) funded project that aims to improve transport connectivity along select paved road sections and create short-term jobs for the Lebanese and Syrians. The REP was approved by the WB Board of Executive Directors in February 2017 and ratified by the Lebanese Parliament in October 2018. The REP originally had three components. Following its restructuring in March 2021, a fourth component was added to address the impact of the COVID-19 on the agriculture sector. • Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance (US$178 million): to finance works and related consultancy services for the rehabilitation and maintenance of about 500 km of primary, secondary, and tertiary roads, including road safety and spot improvements; • Improvement of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s (MPWT) Road Emergency Response Capacity (US$4.5 million), especially during climate extremes; • Capacity Building and Implementation Support (US$7.5 million): to build the capacity of Lebanese agencies in planning and managing the road sector; and • Support to farmers engaged in crop and livestock production (US$10 million): to support continued agricultural production and vaccination of animals. Accordingly, the REP ESMF was updated using an Addendum that can be found here https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4254c2bd-3c63-4dfc-aeb7-dfb78eaada4f/REP-Component-4- ESMF_Vol-1_for-Disclosure_20210608.pdf.aspx Under the first component, an additional road “Saghbine - Machghara” Road in West Bekaa Caza was selected to be rehabilitated under the Lebanon Roads and Employment Project (REP) as per COM Decision No. 74, dated 20/05/2022. Considering that the anticipated civil works will result in environmental and social impacts, ACE, the consultant, developed in this report a specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for this road. The aim is to reduce the footprint of REP’s operations in concerned villages of West Bekaa. This ESMP report is an addendum to the existing Bank-cleared ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx 1.2 Sub-Project Rationale The objectives of Component 1, which is Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance are to (1) Carry out a program of activities to rehabilitate, upgrade and maintain selected roads, including road safety and spot improvements ("Sub-projects") and (2) Provide technical assistance for the design, procurement and supervision of said Sub-projects and for preparation of Safeguards Instruments for the Project. This ESMP will only cover the rehabilitation of one additional road in Lot 3 in West Bekaa Caza: "Saghbine - Machghara" (around 8 km) 1.3 Report Objectives This Addendum to ESMP covers the envisaged rehabilitation works for one additional new road in West Bekaa Caza to be rehabilitated under REP: “Saghbine - Machghara” Road with an estimated total length of 8 km. Associated Consulting Engineers 1|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza The main aim of this ESMP Addendum is to provide the control measures required to manage and monitor the Environmental, Social, and Occupational Health and Safety (ESOHS) risks in accordance with the Lebanese laws and WB safeguard policies (mainly OP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment). 1.4 Methodology This ESMP Addendum was prepared by ACE as a fulfillment of the environmental and social requirements stated in component 1 of REP. This present report will be used as an addendum to the existing Bank-cleared ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx The methods used for setting the data collection, stakeholders’ engagement, and impact assessment in this sub-project follow the same procedure adopted in the existing Bank-cleared parent ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020. These methods are elaborated in Annex 1. Associated Consulting Engineers 2|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 2. POLICY, LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK It should be noted that information on existing legislations, as well as other policy sections are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link, and no updates have been introduced to the national legal framework since then: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx Associated Consulting Engineers 3|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT This chapter covers the rehabilitation works for one additional road in Lot 3 in West Bekaa Caza which is: • "Saghbine - Machghara" Road (around 8 km) 3.1 Location The rehabilitation works of this project will be undertaken to one road only located in West Bekaa of the Bekaa Governorate “Saghbine - Machghara" Road with an estimated total length of 8 km. This road starts at Saghbine village at Station 0+000, passes through Deir Ain El Jaouzeh, Bab Maraa, Aitanite villages respectively and ends at Machgharah village at station 8+500. Figure 3-1 shows an overview of the road location. Figure 3-1: Overview of Location of “Saghbine - Machghara” Road in West Bekaa Caza 3.2 Project Activities 3.2.1 Rehabilitation Works Determining the condition of the asphalt is important to assign the proper pavement rehabilitation activities. The pavement rehabilitation activities consist of three activities depending on the asphalt condition: either (1) pavement maintenance or (2) overlay on existing pavement or (3) complete removal of deteriorated pavement and constructing a new one. Associated Consulting Engineers 4|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza An estimated 80% of the works to be executed within this project fall under the following pavement related types of activities: • A- Patching • B- Milling and Overlay • C- Pavement Total Reconstruction. The phases for the main three activities are detailed below: A- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Pavement Patching A.1- Saw-cut existing pavement in a rectangular shaped area where pavement distresses are located as per tender drawings and specifications. A.2- Remove asphalt layer within the limits of the executed saw-cut using hammer drill breaker operated by air compressor. A.3- Examine the exposed pavement structure under the removed asphalt using proper testing for base course and sub-base course layers as well as the subgrade level & material. A.4- Remove and replace or repair under asphalt layers as per technical assessments and recommendations. A.5- Execute asphalt layer(s) similar to surrounding asphalt thicknesses and parameters by either applying binder course asphalt layer and a wearing course asphalt layer (with prime coat & tack coat where required) or by applying directly the final wearing course after spraying prime coat over the prepared base course surface. B- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Milling & Overlay B.1- Contractor to proceed with the milling activity as described in the tender document with regards to the thicknesses of existing asphalt to be milled. B.2- New surface of asphalt obtained after milling shall be cleaned from all debris and dust with the use of mechanical road sweepers and water jets. B.3- Tack coat will be sprayed on the newly prepared clean surface of existing asphalt. B.4- Asphalting activity will take place using the right thickness of the new asphalt layer as per the design/tender documents. Such activity includes spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. C- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Pavement Total Reconstruction C.1- Scrape and remove asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level. C.2- Excavate and remove the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level. C.3- Prepare sub-grade surface after making sure by soil tests that reached subgrade level is suitable to receive pavement structure. If not, unsuitable material to be replaced by suitable borrow fill and compacted to reach required compaction percentage. C.4- Execute sub-base/base course layers as per specifications and thicknesses according to tender documents. Compact sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. C.5- Spray prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). C.6- Spread and compact asphalt binder course layer(s) as per the thicknesses and specifications specified in tender documents. C.7- Spray tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. C.8- Spread and compact asphalt wearing course layer as per the required specifications and thicknesses). The proposed project also consists of other activities beside the pavement rehabilitation works. These activities consist of: • Installing concrete safety barriers Associated Consulting Engineers 5|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs • Marking lanes and stoppage line • Rehabilitating sidewalks • Construction or improvement of drainage systems • Construction or improvement of retaining walls; stones (where existing) shall be reinstated after rehabilitation works are over to preserve the cultural aspect. The details of the project activities, as well as the phases of construction for each activity of the rehabilitation works are elaborated in Annex 1. 3.3 Staff, Materials & Equipment The total number of workers for the overall road/project, as well as the required main materials and equipment for the rehabilitation of the proposed road and its associated works, shall be based on the total volume of each activity as per the bill of quantities of the tender documents, as well as the independent assessment of the awarded Contractor subject to the project duration (estimated 7 months) and the planner’s effort to produce a relevant program of work to cover all project activities. Therefore, the total number will be deduced accordingly. It is assumed that an estimate total number of workers shall range between 100 and 150, to be mostly hired from the local communities with a potential influx of workers. The details of this section are elaborated in Annex 1. 3.4 Site Facilities The Project site will not include any facilities on-site including site offices for Engineers and for the Contractor, laborers camps, lodging on site, containers, power generators and repair garages. As detailed in the existing Bank-cleared parent ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 (published before); that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx During the work implementation, the Contractor will have to rent a flat located in the Project area to serve as a Project Offices. These offices will be used by the Contractor Engineers, technical skilled workers and Supervising Consultants. The flat will be equipped with toilet, kitchen (including drinking water and appliances), lockers and other supplies needed for the daily administrative activities. It might also serve as a meeting point for all Project workers at the start and end of their shifts. The work implementation will also require unskilled workers (laborers) needed to perform earthworks on-site. The Contractor will be encouraged to hire laborers from the local community living in the Project area in order to prevent labor influx. Yet, if not all required labor skills area is available locally in the project region, then the Contractor will be obliged to hire laborers from other regions. This may generate a potential labor influx. This option should be kept to the minimum to the extent possible by the Contractor. Hence, there will be no labor camps. During working hours, laborers will be entitled with a one-hour break on-site. Usually, every laborer brings from home his own food and drinking water. The on-site rest point will be decided by the Contractor at the time of works. Associated Consulting Engineers 6|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza The Contractor will have to service the site with portable cabin toilet. The porta cabin will be mobile and its placement depends on the length of the work zone. Accordingly, the Contractor will have to move it based on the progress of rehabilitation works. The Contractor should link the porta cabin toilet to the existing wastewater network. In case the network is not available within the work zone, the Contractor will need to link it to a polyethylene storage tank and the Supervising Consultant shall inspect it on a regular basis and ensure the application of proper mitigation measures. For vehicles and equipment, the Contractor will have to rent a land within the Project area. This land should be fenced and used for parking purpose only. In the event that the residences/ communities surrounding the land (that will be rented for vehicles and equipment) will be affected, then, they will be consulted and the GRM will be communicated with them and the signs installed at the rented sites, clearly visible. All consultations shall be documented and CDR PMU shall be informed. The Contractor shall not perform any repair on site and is obliged to execute vehicles and equipment maintenance in a repair shop preferably located within the Project area. Associated Consulting Engineers 7|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL CONTEXT This chapter presents the environmental and social baseline and settings related to the below Road only. • “Saghbine - Machghara” Road (around 8 km) 4.1 Physical Environment It should be noted that detailed information on the physical environment of West Bekaa Caza are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx All relevant information related to the additional road only, which is the subject of this addendum to the ESMP, are elaborated in the sections below. 4.1.1 Topography As per the topographical surveys results, the topographic characteristics of the proposed road that is located within West Bekaa Caza are as follows: • Saghbine: 1,000 m above sea level (at start station) • Machghara: 1,021 m above sea level (at end station) Figure 4-1: Topography Map for Saghbine and Machghara Source: Topographic-map, website, 2023 Associated Consulting Engineers 8|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 4.1.2 Geology The geological formations of the proposed road that is located within the Caza of West Bekaa are presented in Annex 4 (Figure 1). Based on the geological map, the main geological formation within the selected road belongs to the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods. The road crosses the formations: • Sannine Limestone, of Cenemonain age unit (C4); this unit is divided into three subunits namely: - Dolomitic Limestone (C4a): this formation is characterized by geodes of different sizes filled or voided and a thickness of about 300 meter. Within this unit Ammonites and fish fossils were found. - Bluish marl and shale (C4b): this formation contains crystals of quartz, chert nodules and bands form. The thickness of this unit is in the range of 80-100 meter - Limestone and dolomitic limestone (C4c): The Limestone of this unit is highly karstifie. The color of this formation is white to brown and its thickness is about 300 meter. • Hammana Formation, of Upper Aptian age unit (C2b): Marl intercalated with marly Limestone with thick layers of Sand on top; layers of ferro-oolitic limestone sometimes overlie the sand. This formation can reach 20 meter in thickness. • Bikfaya Formation, of Oxfordian - Portlandian age unit (J6): consists of massive limestone (light gray to beige) rocks containing quartzitic veins and siliceous concretious. They are highly porous, permeable, and deeply carstified. 4.1.3 Water Bodies . No rivers or springs have been identified along or near the road. Local spring sources are discharging into the watercourse crossing the road: Ain El Jaouze, Ain El Dik, Ain El Aaqrabe, Ain Aazmine, Ain El Maghsel, Ain El Sammeq, Ain Aarbajye, Ain El Ghazel, Ain Iskandar and Ain Bou Channe. A hydrology map showing the location of the road is presented in Annex 5. 4.1.4 Climate and Meteorology The results of Saghbine and Machghara weather data conditions are used to describe the climate along this road. 4.1.4.1 Temperature The lowest average temperature, which was 3°C was registered in January and February, while July and August has registered the highest average temperature of 28°C. (Figures 1 and 3 of Annex 6 - Meteoblue website, 2023). 4.1.4.2 Precipitation Most rain events fall in the winter during the months of December and February (101 mm of precipitations). However, the driest months are July and August, with 0 mm of rain (Figures 1 and 3 of Annex 6 - Meteoblue website, 2023). 4.1.4.3 Wind The wind rose in Saghbine indicates that the wind direction with the highest frequency within the village is from the west to east with a speed of greater than 5 km/h occurring most of the times (799 h/year). In addition, strong winds occur during winter mainly from November to January while Associated Consulting Engineers 9|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza periods of calm winds usually occur from February till October (Figure 2 of Annex 6 - Meteoblue website, 2023). As for the wind rose in Machghara, it indicates that the wind direction with the highest frequency within the village is from the west to east with a speed of greater than 5 km/h occurring most of the times (799 h/year). In addition, strong winds occur during winter mainly from October to January while periods of calm winds usually occur from February till September (Figure 4 of Annex 6 - Meteoblue website, 2023). 4.1.5 Air Quality The modelled annual concentration map showed that NO2 annual concentration at West Bekaa Caza is around 4 μg/m3 (below the WHO recommended value of 40 μg/m3 limit) whereas the annual PM10 is around 33 μg/m3 (above the WHO recommended value of 20 μg/m3 limit) (Abdallah et al., 2018). The results for Lebanon simulation for NO2 and PM10 are shown in Annex 7. 4.1.6 Land Use/Land Cover Major part of “Saghbine - Machghara” Road passes through agriculture areas and natural terrain (non-productive) mostly coniferous and some broadleaved trees, while the other part passes through an urban area. The Land Use/Land Cover (LU/LC) identified along the road is presented in LU/LC map in Annex 8. The following land use/land cover were identified along and near Saghbine - Machghara” Road: • Olive, Peach, Apple, Cherry, Walnut, Fig, Vine and Almond trees • Urban area with scattered residential buildings • Pine, Cypress, Oak, Mysa, Cedar, Eucalyptus, Willow trees 4.2 Biological Environment 4.2.1 Flora During the site visits, no wild species were identified along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road. As mentioned in Section 4.1.6, Olive, Peach, Apple, Cherry, Walnut, Fig, Vine and Almond trees, as well as Pine, Cypress, Oak, Mysa, Cedar, Eucalyptus, Willow trees were identified along this road. 4.2.2 Fauna During the site visits, no wild animals including mammals and birds along the proposed road were observed. Moreover, the presence of grazing livestock was not noticed along the project road. 4.2.3 Ecologically Sensitive Areas The Caza of West Bekaa hosts abundant water resources including the country’s largest dam and wetland: The Litani River, Qaraoun Lake and Ammiq wetland. However, Qaraoun Lake is located at around 5 and 7 Kilometers from Saghbine and Machghara respectively. Associated Consulting Engineers 10|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 4.3 Socio Economic Environment It should be noted that detailed information on the socio-economic environment of West Bekaa Caza are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final- ESMP.pdf.aspx All relevant information related to the additional road only, which is the subject of this addendum to the ESMP, are elaborated in the sections below. 4.3.1 Demographic Profile According to the Head of the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira, the total number of Syrian and Palestinian refugees in the villages along the road does not exceed 50 people. No informal tented settlements were identified along the selected road. The Informal Settlements that are included in West Bekaa Caza are represented in Annex 9. 4.3.2 Economic Activities and Infrastructure Two shops were identified along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road, these are Abou Ayman Clothing at Sta. 7+350 and BHC Hardware store at Sta. 7+600. (Annex 2) Two gas stations were identified near this Road: Al Ferzli Gas Station at Sta. 4+400 and Mobil Gas Station at Sta.7+550. (Annex 2) In addition: 1 hotel, 5 restaurants, 1 lounge and 1 bakery were identified along this road as follows: Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa Sta. 0+760: S Cape Lounge & Restaurant (restaurant) Sta. 0+960: Chalet du Lac (restaurant) Sta. 1+180: Joubran Lebanese (restaurant) Sta. 1+570: Masay Lounge (restaurant) Sta. 5+760: Restaurant Loulouat Al Bouhaira Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Sta. 7+890: Restaurant Karm Al Hawa 4.3.3 Education Services The Caza of West Bekaa has two universities, one public university and one private university. Both universities mainly offer business and science majors with 50% of the students graduating in the fields of business or engineering. These universities are the Lebanese International University (LIU) in Khiara and the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Joub Jannine. Moreover, the Bekaa Governorate also host several schools, including both public and private schools, but not limited to: Saghbine Secondary Public School, Al Mokhalless Secondary Public School – Saghbine, Saint Coeur School Machghara and Machghara Secondary Public School No schools or universities were identified along this road. The illiteracy rate in West Bekaa Caza is 8.3% higher than the national level which is 7.4%. Illiteracy is concentrated at high age groups (65+ years) was 31.9 % with 45% mainly among women while the rate for the men is 17.2% (CAS, 2020). 4.3.4 Health Services The Caza of West Bekaa includes Hamed Farhat Hospital, Al Manara Doctors Hospital and the West Bekaa Hospital. Machghara hosts Taakhi Medical Center, None of these facilities were observed Associated Consulting Engineers 11|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza along the selected road. The residents of West Bekaa Caza who benefit from at least one type of health insurance make 44.8%. Health coverage for woman is 44.8% while it is almost at the same rate at 44.9% for men in this region. These numbers show that health coverage in West Bekaa Caza is lower than the national level for woman and men with respectively 56.2% and 54.9%. The National Social Security Fund are found to be the main source of health coverage in this region (CAS, 2020). No hospitals or healthcare facilities were observed along this road. 4.3.5 Cultural Heritage The Caza of West Bekaa is rich in eco-tourism. The Caza not only hosts historical sites, natural heritage and religious sites, but it also has vineyards, wineries, and famous cities such as Zahle and Ammiq which attract visitors across the country and even international tourists. The dam of the Qaraoun Lake is also a major tourist attraction. The beautiful valley and the landscape in the area has transformed the Caza’s villages into touristic hubs with several hotels which welcome visitors to spend a few days in the area. In addition, the Caza hosts Roman ruins in Dakoueh, Roman Shrine Qasr, Al Wali in Al Manara, Roman Palaces Remains and Caves in Bab Maraa, Mausoleum of Sheikh Mousafir and old Cave in Khirbit Kanafar (MoT, 2011). However, none of the above sites were identified along the selected road. Only two religious sites were identified along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road, these are: Bab Maraa Catholic Church at Sta. 3+200 and St Georges Greek Melkite Church near Sta. 5+800. (refer to map in Figure 4-2 and photographs in Annex 2). 4.3.6 Road Sensitive Receptors Categories considered as sensitive receptors during road rehabilitation are schools, churches, hospitals, mosques, closest residential buildings and commercial shops, and other archeological features. The sensitive receptors along the selected road in West Bekaa are located at the following stations: • Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa • Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: scattered residential buildings • Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Church • Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban areas • Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality • Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Melkite Church • Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes • Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store • Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Associated Consulting Engineers 12|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 4-2: Map showing the road sensitive receptors along the Road Associated Consulting Engineers 13|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION This section describes the potential anticipated positive and negative environmental and social impacts associated with the rehabilitation of the selected road "Saghbine - Machghara" to be executed in West Bekaa Caza and proposes measures for their mitigation. 5.1 Assessment Methodology The evaluation of potential environmental and social impacts was based on relevant scientific evidence, literature review and the professional judgment of the Consultant. The impact assessment approach that was applied is as follows: • Identification of project-related activities (during both phases) and environmental and social aspects; • Determination of potential impacts on the natural and man-made environment that might arise from these activities; • Assessment and evaluation of potential impacts based on the criteria set out in the Environmental and Social Management Framework of the project. As such, impacts will be weighted on the scale of P, 2P, O, N, 2N to signify Positive, strongly Positive, Neutral, Negative, and Strongly Negative impacts respectively. 5.2 Potential Positive Impacts during Rehabilitation The rehabilitation of roads in West Bekaa Caza is considered as an economic opportunity for the selected contractor and their subcontractors. Local businesses may benefit from rehabilitation activities through selling raw materials, equipment, machinery and goods and the project will create jobs and could hire labors from the local community (Lebanese and Syrian). For example, the two gas stations that are located along “Saghbine - Machghara” Road may potentially benefit from the rehabilitation activities. In addition, local garages will benefit from increased business in vehicle and equipment maintenance. The potential influx of workers will also increase economic activity in the area as they will likely purchase their daily requirements from the surrounding shops. This will have a ripple effect within the communities where the roads will be maintained. This impact is, however, temporary and jobs will be discontinued as soon as maintenance works are complete. As such this impact on economic activity in the region is considered as a positive impact (P). 5.3 Impacts and Mitigation during Rehabilitation Activities Table 5-1 presents the general positive and negative impacts that might arise from all rehabilitation activities during the execution of works. Associated Consulting Engineers 14|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Table 5-1: Environmental and Social Impacts during Rehabilitation Activities Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Environmental Air, nearby communities Saw-cutting of existing pavement Presence of explosive remnants N To seek official clearance letter from CDR and workers Removing asphalt layer within the of war (ERW) and/or unexploded before commencement of civil works limits of the executed saw-cut using ordinance (UXOs) hammer drill breaker operated by air compressor. Removing and replacing or repair under asphalt layers Milling activity Cleaning of new surface of asphalt obtained after milling from all debris and dust with the use of mechanical road sweepers and water jets Spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. Scraping and removing asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level Excavating and removing the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level Preparing sub-grade surface Executing sub-base/base course layers Compacting sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base Associated Consulting Engineers 15|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer. Air, nearby communities Same as above Air pollution from emissions of N Prepare and abide by Pollution and workers machinery, trucks or open Prevention Plan that includes: burning activities Atmospheric Emissions and Dust Management Provisions (Annex 11) Potential impact on: Water the ground when extremely windy Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Mix material in an enclosed space Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa Cover material when transporting Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: Prepare and abide by Emergency scattered residential buildings Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic 11) Church Speed limit for project vehicles and Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban machinery within working areas shall not areas exceed 20 Km/h Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Ensure optimal traffic routes as per the Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Traffic Management Plan (TMP) during Greek Melkite Church construction. Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Use wet suppression in the dry season, Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store where unpaved roads, the working strip, Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir raw material stockpiles are located <200 (Bakery) m from settlements Associated Consulting Engineers 16|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Air, nearby communities Dust pollution from rehabilitation N and excavation activities Potential impact on: Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: scattered residential buildings Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Church Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban areas Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Melkite Church Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Nearby communities and Noise pollution a result of N Maintenance of vehicles and machinery workers transportation or delivery of raw Excavation and any other noisy activity materials, trucks movement, only to be conducted during working concrete mixing, drilling, hours construction and operation of In the case where it is absolutely heavy vehicle movement such as necessary to conduct some activities excavators outside the normal working hours (i.e. at night), prior approval of the concerned Potential impact on: municipality and CDR will be obtained Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Set traffic speed limits in addition to Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa speed reduction measures as per the Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: Associated Consulting Engineers 17|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure scattered residential buildings approved TMP during construction Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Verify drivers’ behavior during Church construction with respect to driving speed indicated in the TMP in presence of Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban flagmen and safety officers areas Plan vehicle routes to avoid complaints Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality where possible Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Melkite Church Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Biodiversity and sensitive Disturbance of nearby areas and N habitats animal escape through noise and vibrations Water resources, soil, Removing asphalt layer within the Contamination of groundwater N Prepare and abide by Pollution nearby communities limits of the executed saw-cut using from improper disposal of Prevention Plan that includes: hammer drill breaker operated by air wastewater from workers and of Effluent Management Provisions compressor. wash water coming from cleaning Rainwater run-off Management of machines and equipment Provisions (Annex 11) Executing asphalt layer(s) similar to surrounding asphalt thicknesses and Prepare and abide by Emergency parameters by either applying binder Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex course asphalt layer and a wearing 11) course asphalt layer (with prime coat On-site concrete pouring shall be done in & tack coat where required) or by a way to avoid leaching to nearby water applying directly the final wearing bodies. course after spraying prime coat over Onsite mixing of concrete shall be the prepared base course surface performed at least 40 meters away from Cleaning new surface of asphalt nearby water bodies Associated Consulting Engineers 18|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure obtained after milling from all debris Prohibit the disposal of excess concrete and dust with the use of mechanical mix into the environment or near water road sweepers and water jets bodies Spraying tack coat on the newly prepared clean surface of existing asphalt Spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. Scraping and removing asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level Excavating and removing the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compacting asphalt wearing course layer Installing concrete safety barriers Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs Rehabilitating sidewalks Associated Consulting Engineers 19|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Construction or improvement of drainage systems Construction or improvement of retaining walls Water resources, soil, Saw-cutting of existing pavement Water pollution due to accidental N Prepare and abide by a Spill Prevention nearby communities spill of oils and chemicals from and Management Plan under Pollution Removing asphalt layer within the trucks and from transportation of Prevention Plan (Annex 11) limits of the executed saw-cut using chemicals and oils Minimize soil exposure time hammer drill breaker operated by air Minimize the use of chemicals Water resources compressor. Improper disposal of cut volume N Regular maintenance of vehicles Removing and replacing or repair may cause contamination of Prepare and abide by Waste under asphalt layers water bodies in rainy weather Management Plan and Hazardous Milling activity Materials Management Plan (Annex 11) Cleaning of new surface of asphalt Prepare and abide by Emergency obtained after milling from all debris Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex and dust with the use of mechanical 11) road sweepers and water jets Fuel, oil or hazardous materials required Spreading asphalt as well as to be temporarily stored onsite shall be compaction of the new layer. stored within secondary containment located further than 100m from a Scraping and removing asphalt watercourse or water body layer(s) to reach base course level Fuel and hazardous chemical storage Excavating and removing the sub-base areas shall not be allowed within 30m of a and base course layers to reach minor watercourse, within 100m of a subgrade level major watercourse, or where there is the Preparing sub-grade surface potential for spilled fuel to enter Executing sub-base/base course groundwater layers Keep the area free of litter and garbage and prevent random disposal of waste Compacting sub-base/base-course Specific locations shall be designated for layers to reach required compaction consuming food and snacks away from level/percentage. sensitive receptors. Spraying prime coat over the Associated Consulting Engineers 20|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer.. Water resources, soil, Removing asphalt layer within the Contamination of soil and N Prepare and abide by Waste subsoil and land limits of the executed saw-cut using groundwater bodies from the Management Plan (Annex 11) hammer drill breaker operated by air improper disposal of solid waste Reuse or recycle the generated compressor. generated from workers and the waste whenever possible: used materials, construction Reuse of excavation materials generated Executing asphalt layer(s) similar to waste from excavation and during cutting and filling activities surrounding asphalt thicknesses and drilling activities whenever possible and disposal of parameters by either applying binder remaining material in controlled disposal course asphalt layer and a wearing site to be identified by the contractor in course asphalt layer (with prime coat coordination with the relevant & tack coat where required) or by municipality applying directly the final wearing course after spraying prime coat over Prepare and abide by Emergency the prepared base course surface Preparedness and Response Plan (Annex 11) Cleaning new surface of asphalt obtained after milling from all debris Waste bins shall be located at a distance and dust with the use of mechanical of over 100 m from any natural sensitive road sweepers and water jets area or water bodies and over 500 m from any socioeconomic sensitive area Spraying tack coat on the newly Energy resources prepared clean surface of existing High consumption rates of N Maintenance of the generators and trucks asphalt electricity, fossil fuel, etc. Light in the site offices shut down during contributing to overconsumption the night Associated Consulting Engineers 21|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Spreading asphalt as well as and depletion of fuel Construction workers must be trained and compaction of the new layer. provided with awareness sheets on Scraping and removing asphalt efficient energy use layer(s) to reach base course level Machinery and equipment must be turned Excavating and removing the sub-base off when not in use Water resources and base course layers to reach High consumption rates of water N Use water in the most efficient way and subgrade level for construction related activities reduce wastage Spraying prime coat over the Regular site inspection to detect water Water resources, soil, Reduction in overall ground and N leakages prepared and leveled surface of base nearby communities surface water quality due to Whenever possible, use dry-cleaning course in order to receive asphalt improper disposal of construction instead wet cleaning binder course layer(s). waste Training and awareness should be raised Spreading and compacting asphalt to workers concerning water usage best binder course layer(s) practices and water conservation Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in Proper disposal of construction waste Water resources, soil, order to receive asphalt wearing Depletion of natural resources N Ensure that the borrow material are subsoil and land course layer. due to the unsustainable extracted from legal sites Spreading and compacting asphalt extraction of borrowing material Avoid agricultural lands, natural wearing course layer (sand, aggregates, …) landscapes or forests to extract borrowing Installing concrete safety barriers material Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs Rehabilitating sidewalks Construction or improvement of drainage systems Construction or improvement of retaining walls Biodiversity and sensitive Saw-cutting of existing pavement Potential damage of existing flora N Prepare and abide by Pollution Prevention Plan (Annex 11) In case of any Associated Consulting Engineers 22|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure habitats Removing asphalt layer within the Potential impact on: tree removal, ensure that the contractor limits of the executed saw-cut using Olive, Peach, Apple, Cherry, will get a permit from the MoA hammer drill breaker operated by air Walnut, Fig, Vine and Almond compressor. trees Removing and replacing or repair Pine, Cypress, Oak, Mysa, Cedar, under asphalt layers Eucalyptus, Willow trees Milling activity Refer to Annex 2 Cleaning of new surface of asphalt obtained after milling from all debris and dust with the use of mechanical road sweepers and water jets Spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. Scraping and removing asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level Excavating and removing the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level Preparing sub-grade surface Executing sub-base/base course layers Compacting sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly Associated Consulting Engineers 23|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer. Social Local workers, socio- Removing asphalt layer within the Creation of job opportunities for P Workers are paid their wages in full and economic activities limits of the executed saw-cut using local communities on time hammer drill breaker operated by air Nearby communities, Local garages will benefit from P compressor. socio-economic activities the equipment oil maintenance Executing asphalt layer(s) similar to and residents will benefit from surrounding asphalt thicknesses and the rent fees of the offices and parameters by either applying binder the equipment parking area. course asphalt layer and a wearing Shop owners/renters course asphalt layer (with prime coat Small snack shops and coffee P & tack coat where required) or by stations are expected to benefit applying directly the final wearing from workers buying food and course after spraying prime coat over drinks Foreign Workers the prepared base course surface Temporary potential Labor Influx N Priority hiring to qualified local Cleaning new surface of asphalt community obtained after milling from all debris GM for local communities (public notice and dust with the use of mechanical including GM to be posted at relevant road sweepers and water jets municipalities and on project sign boards) Spraying tack coat on the newly prepared clean surface of existing asphalt Spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. Scraping and removing asphalt Associated Consulting Engineers 24|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure layer(s) to reach base course level Excavating and removing the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compacting asphalt wearing course layer Installing concrete safety barriers Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs Rehabilitating sidewalks Construction or improvement of drainage systems Construction or improvement of retaining walls Minimarket Saw-cutting of existing pavement Economic Activities and its effect N Install overpass structures from the road owners/renters/agriculture Removing asphalt layer within the on the livelihood of the shop to the shops land owners Maintain a passing corridor within the limits of the executed saw-cut using owners alignment to grant access to nearby hammer drill breaker operated by air properties Associated Consulting Engineers 25|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure compressor. Ensure that access to small snack and Removing and replacing or repair coffee stations is not blocked by installing under asphalt layers wooden boards where necessary Inform the shops’ owners ahead of time Milling activity about maintenance date and coordinate Cleaning of new surface of asphalt with relevant municipalities obtained after milling from all debris Regularly inform road users and local and dust with the use of mechanical communities in relation to changed traffic road sweepers and water jets conditions or access Spreading asphalt as well as Proper installation of sign boards in compaction of the new layer. culturally appropriate languages that are Scraping and removing asphalt clear and understandable to the public layer(s) to reach base course level Timely completion of the rehabilitation Excavating and removing the sub-base activities and base course layers to reach Ensure access to external GM (public subgrade level notice including GM to be posted at Preparing sub-grade surface relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Executing sub-base/base course layers Prepare and abide by Traffic Management Plan (Annex 11) Compacting sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Associated Consulting Engineers 26|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer. Foreign workers influx Removing asphalt layer within the Discrimination from the local N Prevent discrimination at the workplace limits of the executed saw-cut using community against the potential Conduct awareness campaigns for the hammer drill breaker operated by air influx of foreign workers local community regarding foreign compressor. workers influx Inform the local community that worker Executing asphalt layer(s) similar to will sign code of conduct before starting surrounding asphalt thicknesses and the work parameters by either applying binder course asphalt layer and a wearing GM for local communities and all relevant course asphalt layer (with prime coat stakeholders Locals and foreign, skilled & tack coat where required) or by Possible unequal wage benefits N Ensure that all workers (locals and foreign, and unskilled) applying directly the final wearing between local and foreign skilled and unskilled) shall be course after spraying prime coat over workers compensated and are contracted equally the prepared base course surface as per the scale of market price rates, Cleaning new surface of asphalt have equal contractual benefits and obtained after milling from all debris working conditions, and have access to and dust with the use of mechanical internal GM road sweepers and water jets Children and minors Possible recruitment of children 2N Daily registrations of workers and Spraying tack coat on the newly who are under the legal age as verification of their age to prevent child prepared clean surface of existing workers on the site, especially in labor asphalt the case of the day laborers as Abide by the National Labor Law Spreading asphalt as well as well as forced labor Ensure the contractor is aware of the compaction of the new layer. penalties that Labor Law imposes in the Scraping and removing asphalt case of child labor layer(s) to reach base course level Oblige the contractor to strictly abide by Excavating and removing the sub-base the Labor Law through the CDR tender and base course layers to reach documents that should include subgrade level prohibition of child labor Spraying prime coat over the Ensure all workers attended awareness prepared and leveled surface of base sessions and signed the Code of Conduct course in order to receive asphalt Associated Consulting Engineers 27|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compacting asphalt wearing course layer Installing concrete safety barriers Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs Rehabilitating sidewalks Construction or improvement of drainage systems Construction or improvement of retaining walls Nearby communities, Saw-cutting of existing pavement Disruption of local community to N Prepare and abide by Traffic socio-economic activities Removing asphalt layer within the access services due to Management Plan (Annex 11) limits of the executed saw-cut using rehabilitation activities and Traffic shall be secured via alternative hammer drill breaker operated by air temporal road closures routes to reach relevant destinations in compressor. case the works imply the temporary Removing and replacing or repair closure of this road under asphalt layers Inform the local community about the Milling activity location of detours, road blockages or diversions through public announcements Cleaning of new surface of asphalt and proper diversion signage obtained after milling from all debris and dust with the use of mechanical Ensure access to external GM (public notice including GM to be posted at Associated Consulting Engineers 28|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure road sweepers and water jets relevant municipalities and on project sign Spreading asphalt as well as boards) compaction of the new layer. Scraping and removing asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level Excavating and removing the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level Preparing sub-grade surface Executing sub-base/base course layers Compacting sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer.. Existing infrastructure and Same as above Accidental Damage of existing N Regular coordination with relevant nearby communities infrastructure or planned municipalities interruption of utilities Conducting trial pits Ensure proper communication with Associated Consulting Engineers 29|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure affected communities to alert them whenever planned/accidental interruption of services happens. Ensure access to external GM (public notice including GM to be posted at relevant municipalities and on project sign boards) Nearby communities Saw-cutting of existing pavement Potential occurrence of gender- N Draft Codes of Conduct and the guidelines Removing asphalt layer within the based violence and sexual for a GBV and VAC Action Plan limits of the executed saw-cut using exploitation and abuse incidents Conduct training sessions for workers on hammer drill breaker operated by air and all forms of GBV incidents Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and/or compressor. Sexual Harassment Removing and replacing or repair All workers should understand, and sign under asphalt layers codes of conduct written in their native Milling activity language Cleaning of new surface of asphalt Respond to the reported incidents of obtained after milling from all debris sexual abuse exploitation as a matter of and dust with the use of mechanical priority road sweepers and water jets Regular training on gender-based aspects, Spreading asphalt as well as internal and external GM that includes an compaction of the new layer. anonymous channel for protection of complainants’ identity and confidentiality Scraping and removing asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level Availability of a GM with multiple channels to initiate a GBV complaint, Excavating and removing the sub-base which ensures confidential reporting with and base course layers to reach safe and ethical documenting of GBV subgrade level cases, including Sexual Exploitation and Preparing sub-grade surface Abuse and Sexual Harassment Executing sub-base/base course Prepare and abide by Traffic Nearby communities, layers Slight increase in traffic due to N the transport of construction Management Plan (Annex 11) Hotel owner and visitors, Compacting sub-base/base-course materials or due to the material Ensure traffic is not blocked during Restaurants' owners, Shop Associated Consulting Engineers 30|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure owners Church visitors, layers to reach required compaction that may fall. transportation residents near the road level/percentage. Traffic congestion in the villages Inform residents and place signs near the Spraying prime coat over the due to temporal road closure working areas in culturally appropriate prepared and leveled surface of base languages and written in clear and Material falling from vehicles course in order to receive asphalt understandable manner during transport may cause binder course layer(s). Ensure communities have access to GM traffic accidents or congestion Cover transported material Spreading and compacting asphalt Potential traffic impact on: Abide by traffic regulations binder course layer(s) Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Operate well maintained vehicles Spraying tack coat over the newly Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa executed asphalt binder course in Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: order to receive asphalt wearing scattered residential buildings course layer. Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Spreading and compact asphalt Church wearing course layer. Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban Executing asphalt layer(s) similar to areas surrounding asphalt thicknesses and parameters by either applying binder Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality course asphalt layer and a wearing Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges course asphalt layer (with prime coat Greek Melkite Church & tack coat where required) or by Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes applying directly the final wearing Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store course after spraying prime coat over Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir the prepared base course surface (Bakery) Spraying tack coat on the newly prepared clean surface of existing asphalt Refer to Annex 2 Installing concrete safety barriers Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs Associated Consulting Engineers 31|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure Rehabilitating sidewalks Construction or improvement of drainage systems Construction or improvement of retaining walls Repairing street lighting Marking lanes and stoppage line Repairing street lighting Replacing damaged light poles or brackets, Replacing lighting luminaires or bulbs, Repairing electrical wiring (directly buried or laid in pipes), Adding light poles where needed, Removing light poles obstructing the road and placing them at proper locations in addition to executing of other miscellaneous electrical repairs to the existing street lighting network Health and Safety Workers Same as above Accident and injuries to workers 2N Contractor to develop a site-specific and public because of Public Health and Safety Plan and rehabilitation activities Occupational Health and Safety (Annex 11) to be approved by CDR before Nearby communities Saw-cutting of existing pavement Dust generation and noise may N commencement of civil works Removing asphalt layer within the cause health related problems for Identify all risks related to the site limits of the executed saw-cut using workers and disturbance to surroundings and planned activities as hammer drill breaker operated by air residents well as emergency situations. The Plan compressor. Potential impact on: should include, at minimum: Removing and replacing or repair Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and - Job Hazard Analysis Associated Consulting Engineers 32|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Receptor Activity Generating Impacts Impact Description Rating Mitigation Measure under asphalt layers Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa - Work Permits Milling activity Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: - Stop Work Authority Cleaning of new surface of asphalt scattered residential buildings Workers to wear proper safety gear (PPE) obtained after milling from all debris Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Presence of first aid kits on the and dust with the use of mechanical Church construction site road sweepers and water jets Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban Inform residents and place signs near the Spreading asphalt as well as areas working areas compaction of the new layer. Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Proper management of trucks and heavy Scraping and removing asphalt Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges machinery entering and exiting the layer(s) to reach base course level Greek Melkite Church construction site Excavating and removing the sub-base Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Apply Best Applicable Practices on Road and base course layers to reach Safety Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store subgrade level Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir Preparing sub-grade surface (Bakery) Executing sub-base/base course layers Refer to Annex 2 Compacting sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. Spraying prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). Spreading and compacting asphalt binder course layer(s) Spraying tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. Spreading and compact asphalt wearing course layer. Associated Consulting Engineers 33|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Note 1: All risks, impacts and mitigation measures should be acknowledged by the awarded contractor. It is the ultimate responsibility of the contractor to identify further site-specific risks and impacts, based on the contractor’s site reconnaissance and experience, and implement necessary preventative and mitigation measures which shall be approved by the Employer or his designated representative onsite prior to proceeding with actual implementation. Note 2: During the operation phase, all Environmental, Social and Health & Safety Activities impacts and their corresponding mitigation measures shall remain the same as detailed in the existing Bank-cleared ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020, that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final-ESMP.pdf.aspx Associated Consulting Engineers 34|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN The Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan shall remain the same as detailed in the existing Bank-cleared parent ESMP report for West Bekaa Caza of 2020, since this ESMP report is an addendum to the parent one. It should be noted that information on the Monitoring Plan are documented in the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final-ESMP.pdf.aspx Associated Consulting Engineers 35|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 7. CONSULTATION, DISCLOSURE AND GM 7.1 Public Consultation The purpose of conducting public consultation is to inform the stakeholders and the local NGOs about the proposed project and the rehabilitation activities that will be executed specifically at "Saghbine - Machghara" Road in West Bekaa Caza and to take into account their concerns and feedback. The public consultation session was held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira. The public consultation meeting was specific for the additional new road in West Bekaa Caza which is "Saghbine – Machghara” Road to be rehabilitated under REP (the subject of this ESMP Addendum). Only one public consultation has been conducted for this sub-project. An announcement was prepared for this purpose and can be found in Annex 12. It was disseminated to all concerned people, during the session the GRM channels have been shared with all participants. In addition to the unions and municipalities, local and international NGOs were invited to the public consultation, such as Women Development Association in Bekaa, Artisanal Cooperative of Machghara, Caritas Liban (Bekaa), Sada NGO, Future Lebanon Scouts Association, Our Heritage Society (Jib Janine). Invitations were sent by the Consultant to the concerned municipalities, union of municipalities and NGOs. A sample of the invitation can be found in Annex 12. NGOs may serve as advocates to reduce projects’ social and environmental risks and promote good practice. A total of 19 participants attended the session of which 6 were women (from civil organization, technical engineers as well as public). There was no representation of vulnerable groups. The public hearing opened with a word from ACE representative who introduced the overall project and its objectives and relevant organizations including CDR. The Consultant presented a description on the rehabilitation activities, purpose of the hearing, a summary of the ESMP process, and a list of potential environmental and social issues associated with implementation of rehabilitation activities. Participants were also informed that a GM procedure has been developed for the project and were given contact information of the Project Consultant in order to inquire about it as well as the GM channels. The floor was then opened for discussion and questions. The presentation made to the public hearing participants, the list of attendees, along with some photos from the meeting can be found in Annex 12. The proceedings which describe in detail the raised concerns and views by the participants and how all have been addressed are presented in the following paragraphs: - The Head of the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira welcomed the project and thanked the team and all the responsible entities. He mentioned that there is a necessity to start the rehabilitation activities due to the poor conditions of the road. In addition, he stated that it is important to ensure that the road safety measures are part of the project. - The Head of Bab Maraa Municipality raised major concerns about the lack of safety at curves mainly after Saghbine entrance as well as the heavy traffic of trucks on this road which is increasing the road damages. She asked the Consultant about measures to prohibit the trucks to use the road. However, the scope of works is limited to the road design and not on-site enforcement which is under the municipality responsibility, however, the Consultant assured that road safety shall be ensured as per design requirements along with a close coordination with the concerned municipalities. Also, she requested to work on this project in fast track in order to encourage the tourism in the region during summer and facilitate the visitors to circulate. She assured that Bab Maraa municipality is ready to help and will be very cooperative with the design and execution team. - The Head of Aitanit Municipality emphasized on preserving the cultural aspect of Aitanit during the rehabilitation works, mainly for the rehabilitation of retaining walls and the necessity to reinstate the stones Associated Consulting Engineers 36|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza for concrete walls which is also included as part of the project activities 1. He also asked about the possibility to rehabilitate the potential alternative route if the road closure is to be envisaged for works. However, the Consultant emphasized on the type of activities that will be executed under the rehabilitation scope of works for this road only. - A Member of Saghbine Municipality asked for an explanation how this project will benefit from the local expertise and create jobs for the local community. The Consultant team detailed the positive socio-economic impact of such project to the region with examples. In addition, the same member requested that the Consultant share the final design and tender documents with all the concerned municipalities for feedback and approval. - The CDR environmental and social expert, as well as the Consultant, shed the light on the WB regulations that governs this rehabilitation project including the importance of the GM channel and the safeguards. 7.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) The REP GRM has been established and is already in operation. For more information on the GRM, please refer to the parent ESMP for West Bekaa Caza of 2020 that is available on CDR Website via the following link: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/getmedia/4393a300-de4b-421e-8307-f3c2bc448952/West-Bekaa_Final-ESMP.pdf.aspx In addition, an online form has been designed using the IMPACT platform to allow citizens to share their feedback (https://cdr.impact.gov.lb/worldbankmobile/home/main?lang=en). The link was shared with concerned municipalities and NGOs during the public participation meeting. It was also clarified that for each worksite in “Saghbine - Machghara” Road (the subject of this ESMP Addendum), a link to the form will be shared with the local communities via location-based SMS, email and social media. At each worksite, a QR code will also be added on the project sign board (which already includes the project GRM) to automatically direct participants to the online form. During the implementation of the roads rehabilitation in Bekaa West Caza, only one social complaint was raised and has been closed on the same day. The GRM levels of the sub-project are the following: • Level 1: If any person has any complaint or concern regarding the project implementation, he/she can lodge an oral or written grievance to the site engineer. In case an oral complaint is made, it should be written by the Contractor Social expert. The issue must be resolved within a maximum duration of one week. • Level 2: If the person is not satisfied with the action of the Contractor, he/ she can send the complaint to the PIU social specialist through Phone: 01980096 ext:317, Email: GRM.REP@cdr.gov.lb or official letter registered at the CDR. The issue shall be resolved within a maximum of two weeks • Level 3: If the person is not satisfied with the decision of the social specialist of PIU, he or she can bring the complaint to the attention of the PIU Director’s Office. Once the PIU Director receives the complaint, it needs to be resolved within a maximum of two weeks. All complaints will be individually followed up on and documented accordingly in a GRM log. The Contractor social expert will report to the Supervising Consultant expert who will report monthly to the PIU (CDR) who will, in turn, submit the consultants’ monthly reports to the WB). In addition, any incident should be recorded using an Incident Record and the details shall be entered into a register (health and safety reporting, accident reporting procedure, case of serious misconduct). All incidents, no matter their nature, should be reported to the CDR PMU and thereafter the Bank team for documentation purposes and the nature of the complaint documented should be clearly indicated. There should be immediate reporting of severe incidents (such as fatal accidents). 1 See Section 3.2 detailing the rehabilitation project activities that include the activity consisting of “Construction or improvement of retaining walls” stones (where existing) shall be reinstated after rehabilitation works are over to preserve the cultural aspect. Associated Consulting Engineers 37|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza 8. CONCLUSION After evaluating the potential negative and positive impacts that might arise from the proposed project during both phases (rehabilitation and operation), it was concluded that most of the negative impacts will occur during the rehabilitation phase. These impacts are mainly related to the disruption of nearby residents from the rehabilitation activities along with some impacts on the surrounding environment such as deterioration of soil and water quality if the generated liquid waste and solid waste were not managed properly. In addition to the negative impact on the air quality that might arise as a result of rehabilitation activities especially where new pavement is proposed for the road. On the other hand, job opportunities will be created to the local community during the rehabilitation phase. It is worth to mention that these impacts are short in term and will diminish as soon as the project is completed. As for the operational phase, the assessed socioeconomic impacts were mostly positive in nature in terms of traffic and road safety and livelihood improvement within the project area. However, on the long term the proposed project will contribute to increasing vehicular pollutant levels (CO, NOx, SOx, PM10) in the area as well as traffic related noise causing public health problems and other impacts on the environment. However, the negative environmental, social and health & safety impacts that might arise from the rehabilitation of the proposed road in West Bekaa Caza can be minimized and even eliminated through proper management and mitigation practices. The proponents of the proposed project are committed to putting in place several measures to mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts associated with the rehabilitation and operation of the proposed project. It is recommended that in addition to this commitment, the proponents shall focus on implementing the measures stated in the parent ESMP as well as abiding with all relevant national and international policies, standards and regulations. 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Associated Consulting Engineers 40|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 1: METHODOLOGY This ESMP Addendum of the Road Routine Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Remaining Roads Project in West Bekaa Caza (Lot 3) was prepared to cover rehabilitation of remaining roads of Component 1 “Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance” during rehabilitation and to assess the likely environmental and social consequences of these activities and identify mitigation/enhancement measures. As such, the task was initiated by conducting a site visit to "Saghbine - Machghara" road (around 8 km) in West Bekaa Caza on the 29th of March, 2023 followed by a literature review in order to define the current environmental and social conditions, along with relevant local and WB legislations, guidelines, and standards. In addition, the environmental and social team communicated closely with the technical team in order to obtain the necessary information about the proposed rehabilitation activities, thus describing the proposed project in a thorough manner. In terms of the assessment, negative and positive impacts were identified and mitigation measures were proposed to address the negative ones. As such, an ESMP was developed and included a monitoring plan, which is needed to ensure compliance of the project with environmental and social conditions and regulations. Based on the current institutional setup of the Roads and Employment Project, the institutional setup and the requirements for capacity development was described to ensure that project implementers have sufficient technical and human resources available to effectively undertake the environmental and social management and monitoring tasks. As for the participation of the public and concerned entities, this was done through conducting public consultation to which stakeholders and local community were invited to participate. Consultation was held on April 27, 2023 at the Union of Municipalities of Al Bouhaira and results are included in this report. Project Activities Determining the condition of the asphalt is important to assign the proper pavement rehabilitation activities. The pavement rehabilitation activities consist of three activities: (1) either pavement maintenance or (2) overlay on existing pavement or (3) complete removal of deteriorated pavement and constructing a new one. An estimated 80% of the works to be executed within this project fall under the following pavement related types of activities: • A- Patching • B- Milling and Overlay • C- Pavement Total Reconstruction. The phases for the main three activities are as follows: A- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Pavement Patching • A.1-Saw-cut existing pavement in a rectangular shaped area where pavement distresses are located as per tender drawings and specifications. • A.2-Remove asphalt layer within the limits of the executed saw-cut using hammer drill breaker operated by air compressor. • A.3-Examine the exposed pavement structure under the removed asphalt using proper testing for base course and sub-base course layers as well as the subgrade level & material. • A.4-Remove and replace or repair under asphalt layers as per technical assessments and recommendations. • A.5-Execute asphalt layer(s) similar to surrounding asphalt thicknesses and parameters by either applying binder course asphalt layer and a wearing course asphalt layer (with prime coat & tack coat where required) or by applying directly the final wearing course after spraying prime coat over the prepared base course surface. B- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Milling & Overlay • B.1- Contractor to proceed with the milling activity as described in the tender document with regards to the thicknesses of existing asphalt to be milled. • B.2- New surface of asphalt obtained after milling shall be cleaned from all debris and dust with the use of mechanical road sweepers and water jets. • B.3- Tack coat will be sprayed on the newly prepared clean surface of existing asphalt. Associated Consulting Engineers 41|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • B.4- Asphalting activity will take place using the right thickness of the new asphalt layer as per the design/tender documents. Such activity includes spreading asphalt as well as compaction of the new layer. C- Phases of Construction for a stretch of road that needs: Pavement Total Reconstruction (Error! Reference source not found.1) • C.1- Scrape and remove asphalt layer(s) to reach base course level. • C.2- Excavate and remove the sub-base and base course layers to reach subgrade level. • C.3- Prepare sub-grade surface after making sure by soil tests that reached subgrade level is suitable to receive pavement structure. If not, unsuitable material to be replaced by suitable borrow fill and compacted to reach required compaction percentage. • C.4- Execute sub-base/base course layers as per specifications and thicknesses according to tender documents. Compact sub-base/base-course layers to reach required compaction level/percentage. • C.5- Spray prime coat over the prepared and leveled surface of base course in order to receive asphalt binder course layer(s). • C.6- Spread and compact asphalt binder course layer(s) as per the thicknesses and specifications specified in tender documents. • C.7- Spray tack coat over the newly executed asphalt binder course in order to receive asphalt wearing course layer. • C.8- Spread and compact asphalt wearing course layer as per the required specifications and thicknesses). Figure 1: New Pavement Cross Section Scheme The proposed project also consists of other activities beside the pavement rehabilitation works. These activities consist of: • Installing concrete safety barriers • Adding adequate traffic signs for stoppage give ways as warning signs, mirrors at sharp edges, and other regulatory and warning signs • Marking lanes and stoppage line • Rehabilitating sidewalks • Construction or improvement of drainage systems • Construction or improvement of retaining walls; stones (where existing) shall be reinstated after rehabilitation works are over to preserve the cultural aspect. During the execution of rehabilitation activities, activities, roads will not be closed or shutdown. Works will be executed on the road right of way/passageway only and will not use or undermine any existing adjacent facilities. In addition, the rehabilitation activities will maintain a passing corridor within the alignment to grant access to nearby properties. Associated Consulting Engineers 42|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza In case the works imply any temporary closure of the road, traffic will be secured by the project Contractor via alternative routes to reach relevant destinations. Detours and diversions were not included in the design. Therefore, before the execution of rehabilitation works, the Contractor, based on the schedule of works and if needed, will secure the access and traffic movement via other alternative routes and means in coordination with the related Municipality. Accordingly, all detours will be on existing alternative roads (public domain properties) and there is no need to use or rent some land to create the detour. As this project is a road rehabilitation project, the speed limit will be assigned based on existing road curves. The designer thus defined the best fit center line for each road, in which the existing radius of each curve could be identified and posted the speed limit that complies with the minimum radius of curvature. The applicable speed limit for most of the roads were 60 kph based on road geometry in general cases and was reduced accordingly at stretches where sharp curves were encountered in which it was reduced as much as to reach 30pkh at very sharp curves. The depth of excavations for each proposed road is not more than 15cm in roads sections, and not more than 1.5m for walls and 3 to 4m for new culverts. Staff, Materials & Equipment Site Construction Staffing The total number of workers for the overall road/project shall be based on the total volume of each activity as per the bill of quantities of the tender documents, as well as the independent assessment of the awarded contractor subject to the project duration and the planner’s effort to produce a relevant program of work to cover all project activities. Therefore, the total number will be deduced accordingly. As a result, the total number of labor (including equipment operators and machinery drivers) shall be in correlation with: • Volume of each type of work (quantities in Bill of Quantities BOQs) • Division of work as per the program of works to be submitted for approval by the awarded contractor. Such program of works shall be resource loaded to cover all required activities as per the tender documents and shall reflect actual numbers of labor with regards to each activity and the time dedicated for it, as well as for the total of the Project. Furthermore, some indicative numbers of workers and drivers are provided in Table 1 and Table 2 per task and per day. All rehabilitation activities need the involvement of a certain number of workers ranging from unskilled labors to equipment drivers to foremen/engineers. As described in Table 1, the activities vary from pavement works to earthworks, piping, structural, and road safety. Each of such activity requires specialized/skilled resources. As shown in tables below Table 1 and Table 2, the number of persons involved from engineers, technicians to workers as well as machinery drivers is variable as per the activity needed on each road. It is assumed that an estimate total number of workers shall range between 100 and 150. In addition, efforts will be made by the contractor minimize labor influx and to equally hire local (from the same region as the project location) and foreign (refugees) workers and drivers with equal contractual benefits and working conditions. Since priority will be given to people living in the region, labor influx is not expected. If labor influx is needed, it will be as minimized as possible. It is worth to mention that the workers will sign code of conduct before starting the work and training sessions will be conducted to inform the workers about their responsibility to act ethically. The duration of the project is 7 months with a one-year liability period. Associated Consulting Engineers 43|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Table 1: Number of Workers for the Different Project Activities Safety Officer Site Engineer Semi-skilled Semi-skilled (Steel Fixer) Bar Bender Electrician Carpenter Carpenter Assistant Surveyor Surveyor Foreman Laborer Laborer Laborer Welder Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Total # ACTIVITIES 1 Pavement Patching 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 11 2 Milling & Overlay 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 13 3 Pavement Total Reconstruction 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 8 17 4 Concrete Retaining Walls 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 9 5 Concrete Safety Barriers 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 9 7 Culverts & Channels 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 12 8 Traffic Marking 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 9 9 Guardrails Fixing 1 1 1 1 2 6 10 Sidewalk & Tiling 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 10 11 Structural Elements 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 12 12 Earthwork (Excavation & Backfill) 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 7 18 13 Piping or Pipe Repair 1 1 1 1 1 5 Associated Consulting Engineers 44|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Table 2: Numbers of the Machinery Drivers MACHINERY DRIVERS Asphalt Roller Road Marking Motor Grader Asphalt Paver Mobile Crane Pick-up Truck Dump Truck Post Driving Mixer Truck Water Tank Steel Roller Pneumatic Excavator Guardrail emulsion Concrete Concrete Machine Machine Machine Sprayer # ACTIVITIES Asphalt Mobile Loader Milling Pump Truck Total 1 Pavement Patching 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 2 Milling & Overlay 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 11 3 Pavement Total Reconstruction 1 2 1 2 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 18 4 Concrete Retaining Walls 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 Concrete Safety Barriers 1 1 1 1 4 6 Electrical Street Lighting Work 1 1 2 7 Culverts & Channels 1 1 1 1 4 8 Traffic Marking 1 1 1 1 4 9 Guardrails Fixing 1 1 1 3 10 Sidewalk & Tiling 1 1 2 11 Structural Elements 1 1 1 1 1 5 12 Earthwork (Excavation & Backfill) 2 1 2 1 1 7 13 Piping or Pipe Repair 1 1 Associated Consulting Engineers 45|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Materials and Equipment The required main materials and equipment for the rehabilitation of the proposed road and its associated works are presented in the tables below (Tables 3 and 4). Table 3: Materials Used during the Rehabilitation Works Materials Quantity Aggregates (fine and coarse) 9000 cu.m Asphalt mix 3000 cu.m Liquid Asphalt 15800 liters Concrete mix 3750 cu.m Water** Fuel** Thermoplastic Paint Material 3750 sq.m Steel Guardrails 0 Stones (for stone pitching) 200 m Reinforcing Steels 450 tons Manhole Covers 246 Rubber Bitumen 2000 sq.m Cat Eyes 3500 Delineators 200 Traffic Signals 400 **These items could not be estimated at this stage Table 4: Equipment Used during the Rehabilitation Works Equipment Quantity Steel-wheeled Rollers 2 Pneumatic-tyred Rollers 1 Asphalt Distributor 0 Concrete mixing trucks 2 Trucks 5 Excavators 1 Loaders 2 Asphalt Milling Machines 1 Steel Rollers 1 Motor Graders 1 Thermoplastic Road Marking Machines 1 Liquid Asphalt Spraying Tanks 1 Guardrail Post Driving Machines 0 Paver instead of Asphalt Distributors 1 Dumper Trucks instead of Trucks 5 Air Compressors 2 Asphalt Cutters 1 Associated Consulting Engineers 46|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 2: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC COMPONENTS ALONG THE ROAD Road Natural Environment (Trees, land use, surface Infrastructure (Lighting, Phone/Electricity Socio-Economic (Shops, Residential areas, CAZA Name Code water …) lines, culverts, water canals, …) traffic, …) Sta. 0+460: Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa Sta. 0+760: S Cape Lounge & Restaurant (restaurant) Sta. 0+960: Chalet du Lac (restaurant) Sta. 1+180: Joubran Lebanese (restaurant) Sta. 1+570: Masay Lounge Sta. 2+860 to Sta. 3+200: scattered residential buildings - Olive, Peach, Apple, Cherry, Walnut, Box Culvert (Stations 1+820, 2+200, 3+980, Sta. 3+200: Bab Maraa Catholic Church Fig, Vine and Almond trees West Saghbine - 4+965) Sta. 4+400: Al Ferzli Gas Station - Pine, Cypress, Oak, Mysa, Cedar, Bekaa Machghara Sta. 3+610: Pipe Culvert Sta. 5+500 to Sta. 6+100: urban areas Eucalyptus, Willow trees Sta. 6+180: Temporary Pipe Culvert Sta. 5+720: Aitanit Municipality Sta. 5+760: Restaurant Loulouat Al Bouhaira Near Sta. 5+800: St Georges Greek Melkite Church Sta. 7+350: Abou Ayman Clothes Sta. 7+550: Mobil Gas Station Sta. 7+600: BHC Hardware store Sta. 7+660: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) Sta. 7+890: Restaurant Karm Al Hawa Associated Consulting Engineers 47|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 1: Cypress trees along the Road at Sta. 4+200 Associated Consulting Engineers 48|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 2: Pipe Culvert at Sta. 3+610 Associated Consulting Engineers 49|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 3: Blue Lake Hotel and Restaurant Saghbine West Bekaa at Sta. 0+460 Figure 4: S Cape Lounge & Restaurant at Sta. 0+760 Associated Consulting Engineers 50|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 5: Chalet du Lac (restaurant) at Sta. 0+960 Figure 6: Joubran Lebanese (restaurant) at Sta. 1+180 Associated Consulting Engineers 51|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 7: Bab Maraa Catholic Church at Sta. 3+200 Figure 8: Aitanit Municipality at Sta.5+720 Associated Consulting Engineers 52|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 9: St Georges Greek Melkite Church near Sta. 5+800 Figure 10: Abou Ayman Clothes at Sta. 7+350 Associated Consulting Engineers 53|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 11: Gas Station at Sta. 7+550 Figure 12: Afran Al Amir (Bakery) at Sta. 7+660 Associated Consulting Engineers 54|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 13: Restaurant Karm Al Hawa at Sta. 7+890 Associated Consulting Engineers 55|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 3: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OF WEST BEKAA CAZA Source: Topographic-Map Website, 2022 Associated Consulting Engineers 56|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 4: GEOLOGY MAP Figure 1: Geology Map of the Road Associated Consulting Engineers 57|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 5: HYDROLOGY MAP Figure 1: Hydrology map of the Road Associated Consulting Engineers 58|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 6: CLIMATE DATA Figure 1: Climograph of Saghbine in West Bekaa Caza (for the last 30 years) Source :https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/saghb%c3%aene_lebanon_2684 24 Associated Consulting Engineers 59|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 2: Wind Rose for Saghbine in West Bekaa Caza (for the last 30 years) Source: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/saghb%c3%aene_lebanon_268424 Associated Consulting Engineers 60|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 3: Climograph of Machghara in West Bekaa Caza (for the last 30 years) Source: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/machghara_lebanon_270991 Associated Consulting Engineers 61|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 4: Wind Rose for Machghara in West Bekaa Caza (for the last 30 years) Source: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/machghara_lebanon_270991 Associated Consulting Engineers 62|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Figure 5: Climograph of Machghara at 1,032 m from LARI Station for the Year 2019 30 400 350 Average Precipitation (mm) Average Temperature (°C) 25 300 20 250 15 200 150 10 100 5 50 0 0 Month Precipitation (mm) Average temperature(°C) Source: LARI, 2019 Additional data on climate in the area was obtained from the Lebanese Agriculture Research Institute (LARI) from its station in the village of Machghara located at the altitude 1032 meters a.sl. This data represents the average temperatures and average precipitation of the year 2019 (Annex 6, Figure 5). Table 1: Monthly and Yearly Averages of Wind Speed (m/s) and Direction (degrees) registered by Hasbaya LARI Station in 2019. Average Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec per year 2019 Monthly Average 1 1.1 0.7 1 1.3 0.81 0.8 0.75 0.07 0.93 1.19 0.81 0.87 Wind Speed (m/s) Monthly Average Wind Direction 168.6 157 176 165 164 185 188.5 180 174.7 143.2 116 144.2 163.5 (Degrees) Source: Data provided by LARI on January 21, 2020 As for the wind data, wind speed and direction data were also obtained from LARI from its nearest station in Hasbaya. Annex 6 – Table 1 represents the average monthly and annual wind speed and direction for the year of 2019. Associated Consulting Engineers 63|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 7: AIR QUALITY DATA The mean modelled annual concentrations maps for NO2 and PM10 (Source: Abdallah et al., 2018) Associated Consulting Engineers 64|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 8: LAND USE/LAND COVER MAP Figure 1: LU/LC map along the Road Associated Consulting Engineers 65|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 9: INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS AND MOST VULNERABLE LOCALITIES Source: OCHA, 2016 Associated Consulting Engineers 66|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 10: SENSITIVE AREAS MAP Associated Consulting Engineers 67|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 11: PLANS AND PROCEDURES DURING REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES Pollution Prevention Plan The Contractor shall prepare and abide by a Pollution Prevention Plan to ensure that pollution to air, water or land is prevented or, where this is not possible, reduced and mitigated as far as practicable during the construction phase. The Pollution Prevention Plan will be developed for managing: • liquid effluents • air emissions • noise and vibration • fuel, oil, and chemical storage and handling • hazardous, non-hazardous, and household waste handling, storage and final disposal • vehicle and equipment selection and maintenance Effluent Management Provisions • No effluent shall be discharged under any condition neither into water courses or bodies including surface water bodies nor to ground surface or infiltrated into subsoils • Install mobile porta-cabins and connect the generated wastewater from workers to the existing sewage network or to polyethylene tank • Empty the tank in the sewer network or into nearby operational wastewater treatment plants either by municipality-owned or contracted wastewater tankers Rainwater run-off Management Provisions • Install temporary structures to prevent runoff from reaching nearby water bodies • Remove base coarse and sand from active rehabilitation sites to prevent the transfer of suspended solids in rainwater • All platforms where generators or hydrocarbon storage tanks are installed have an impervious layer • Restrict excavation activities during periods of intense rainfall Atmospheric Emissions and Dust Management Provisions • Exercise care to minimize emissions of dust from its activities, including traffic, at work sites, in residential areas and on access roads. • Stop dust generating activities during windy weather especially in residential areas • Where it is deemed that dust is impacting or may have an impact on human, plant or animal receptors or where dust may cause sedimentation of watercourses/water bodies or unacceptable levels of soil loss, water shall be applied to the area creating the dust • Control vehicle speeds to reduce traffic-induced dust dispersion and resuspension by setting and enforcing speed limits • Post speed limit signs in sensitive areas • Ensuring trucks hauling sand, dirt or other loose materials are covered (sheeting trucks) • Cover dusty stockpiles • Suspending topsoil stripping and replacement during strong winds • Using a dust collection system for bulk materials unloading • Ensure proper handling and storage of materials thus minimising the areas of stockpiled materials • When storage, transport and handling of bulk materials is made in the open air and exposed to the wind, necessary dust abatement measures shall be implemented • Regular maintenance of construction machinery, equipment and vehicles Spill Prevention and Management • Spill clean-up procedure to reduce the risks of accidental leakages Associated Consulting Engineers 68|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • Carry out all re-fuelling in designated areas with impervious surfaces and guarantee no fuel spills • A spill collection tank must be installed under generators and specific equipment • All chemicals shall be stored in dedicated areas on a paved or sealed floor and in tightly closed containers and be protected from adverse weather conditions • Used oil or chemical must be stored in an appropriate area until it is collected and disposed in licensed sites • Use of secondary containment basins for long term storage of lubricants and fuels • Ensure that the plan is present at the construction site and that oil spill response kits are available • Ensure proper housekeeping conditions are maintained at the oil/chemical storage areas • Train all workers to implement this plan in case of accidental spillage Waste Management Plan This plan shall be developed and implemented by the Contractor to manage the generated waste effectively. The plan shall include the following components: • Establish and maintain a waste register which is at the disposal of the Engineer. This register will record all waste management operations: production, collection, transport and disposal. Waste shall be categorized according to the following definitions: - Non-hazardous solid waste generated at rehabilitation sites and offices includes excess fill materials from grading and excavation activities, scrap wood and metals, and small concrete spills. Other non-hazardous solid wastes include office and kitchen wastes. - Hazardous solid waste includes contaminated soils, oily rags, used oil filters, used oil, as well as spill cleanup materials from oil and fuel spills • Waste shall be collected from rehabilitation sites and from offices at the same rate that it is produced • All the waste materials generated at work sites and offices shall be segregated into domestic (organic/ paper and cardboard/ metals, glass and plastics) and hazardous waste and disposed into the color-coded containers (one for the disposal of organic waste, one for paper and cardboard and one for aluminium, glass and plastics) • The domestic waste containers shall be emptied 2 to 3 times per week by the municipality to maintain rehabilitation sites sanitation • Segregated recyclables shall be sent to recycling facilities in the area where possible • Reuse of excavation materials generated during cutting and filling activities whenever possible and disposal of remaining material in controlled disposal site to be identified by the contractor in coordination with the relevant municipality • Approval letters shall be obtained from the concerned municipalities for domestic and construction waste disposal • Reuse or recycle the generated waste whenever possible • Train workers on waste reduction procedures • Provide workers with nearby sanitation facilities and inform them about their location • The work zone shall be cleaned on a daily basis. Construction leftovers that are external to the working zone shall be removed regularly. Site housekeeping must be maintained Hazardous Materials Management Plan A Hazardous Materials Management Plan will be developed for hazardous materials that pose a potential risk to human health or the environment and include cleaning chemicals, solvents and fuels. The plan shall include the following: • Fuel and hazardous chemicals/materials shall be stored in designated areas, except for quantities generated or required for the daily construction activities. Associated Consulting Engineers 69|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • All fuel and hazardous chemical storage facilities shall be located on flat or gently sloping ground and shall be contained within a bund designed to contain at least 110% of the total capacity of the storage containers plus 10% of the aggregate tank volume within the containment area or as otherwise specified by regulatory requirements. The bund walls and floor shall be constructed of concrete or other suitably impermeable material. The filling connection must be within the bund. No drain valves or other connections through the bund walls shall be permitted. Tanks shall be fitted with a gauge to allow the fill level to be monitored during refilling and preferably with a high-level alarm. • Hydrocarbons, lubricants, paints, solvents and batteries are transported in drums to suitable waste management facilities, if available Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) will be developed so that the Contractor is prepared to respond to accidental and emergency situations in a manner that prevents and mitigates harm to people and the environment. The EPRP needs to be discussed and disclosed to service providers and local affected communities prior to construction. The EPRP shall cover the following emergency situations as a minimum/; • Medical emergency • Fire or explosion; • Hazardous Material Spill or Release; The EPRP will identify • Accidents and emergency situations and the communities and individuals that may potentially be impacted • Response procedures, provision of equipment and resources, designation of responsibilities, communication systems and channels and periodic response training The Project will need to ensure that the Contractor shall • Maintain fit-for-purpose Emergency Response Capability, which shall be clearly documented • Make contingency arrangements for calling a Doctor and transporting injured persons to hospital. The telephone numbers of the emergency services and the name, address and telephone number of the Doctor and the nearest hospital shall be prominently displayed in the Contractor´s office. • Ensure that all personnel are informed and aware of how to react in an emergency situation, and responsibilities are defined. Information and awareness training shall be documented, and available on all Project Areas • Organize and document emergency simulation exercises within 3 months of the physical start of the works, and subsequently once every 12 months Traffic Management Plan A Traffic and Management Plan (TMP) will need to be developed by the main contractor. The TMP shall be a starting point for further discussion between the main contractor, local authorities and road agencies. The plan will include preventative measures to manage the risks from potential increases in traffic from construction activities including transportation of material and workers to and from the rehabilitation activity sites. In addition, it will include measures to protect workers and manage the risks from civilian traffic within close proximity to rehabilitation activities especially within residential areas. The TMP will be refined and updated as access routes are confirmed and the timing and type of abnormal loads become known. The TMP shall include the following: • Proposed program of works; • Details of key stakeholders; • Details regarding the proposed method of construction; • Proposed temporary traffic control plans; Associated Consulting Engineers 70|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • Various traffic diversion plan layouts for various type of activities; • Diversion signs; • Regulatory signs; • Informative signs; • Analysis of impacted roads; • Risk Assessment; • Proposed working hours; and • Protection of Work Zones and road users including pedestrians Public Health and Safety Plan An effective Public Health and Safety Plan for construction will need to be developed by the main contractor. It shall include at least the following components: • Secure the site and restrict access to it • Prohibit unattended/unauthorized public access • No children are allowed to be present on the work site, reminding workers and community members of this in all related communications • Install barriers with warning lights at night around excavations, material dumps or other obstructions at the rehabilitation sites • Install warning signs for drilling and maintenance at the external part of the site and at a distance of 100 meters • Inform residents and place proper safety and diversion signs at sensitive areas within the project area (i.e. near schools, shops hospitals and agriculture areas) • Install pedestrian and vehicular passages near residential areas • Accidental oil spillage shall be well controlled • Make sure at least three sets of first aid kits are present on the construction site. • Access to hospitals should not be impeded at any time • Properly manage trucks and heavy machinery entering and exiting the construction site. • Training of heavy machinery drivers about road safety • Equip Project drivers with telephones for contacting the emergency services to enact the EPRP if necessary in case of emergency. • Keep stakeholders informed of rehabilitation schedule and abide by assigned timing • Manage the grievance mechanism through which community members can make complaints about project activities • The community health and safety plan shall cross reference with other relevant management plans such as the TMP and EPRP. Local health care and emergency services shall be consulted in the development of the plan. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Plan In addition, the Contractor will need to develop a site-specific OHS plan to ensure the workers’ health and safety against possible accidents and injuries from the various rehabilitation activities. The plan shall be reviewed by the Employer or his designated representative and shall include, inter alia, the following: • Hazard Identification and assessment including (Physical injuries from: Traffic accidents, Falling from moving vehicles, Loss of stability and overturning of equipment, Falling from height, Hit by construction materials, Slips, trips and falls, Electrical incidents, Burns from hot works, Health problems due to: Fumes and dust, Noise and vibration, Excessive manual handling, Disease outbreaks, Asphyxiation in confined spaces and Fire) • OHS protection measures for the identified hazards • OHS protection measures for Unexploded Explosive Ordnance • Prevention and precaution measures for COVID-19 • Identify the mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used including hard hats, safety boots, reflective vest as well as specific PPEs Associated Consulting Engineers 71|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza • Identify and manage dangerous substances planned to be used on the project area • Work Permit System for Confined Space Entry, Hot Works, Excavation, Lifting, Working at Height, Handling of Hazardous Materials, and Electrical works • Safe Work Method Statements • Hazard communication • Emergency and Evacuation procedures • Accident and incident reporting and investigation The Contractor shall implement mitigation measures as per the Occupational Health and Safety Plan. Measures include but not limited to: • Personnel and visitors to rehabilitation activity areas shall be equipped with a safety helmet, safety shoes and a reflective jacket as a minimum. • Adequate quantities of PPE shall be available on the project areas and stored properly • Personnel shall be trained on how to use and care for PPE • Conduct training and awareness meetings including correct use of PPE, health and safety procedures, and handling hazardous material containers and related wastes • Ensure refreshing training session on occupational health and safety measures is conducted on a monthly basis • Ensure that supervision, directly in charge of construction activities, fully brief and discuss with Personnel HS Tool Box Talks at the start of each work day and prior to commencing new activities. These talks shall be conducted in a language understood by the workforce. A checklist shall be utilised for this purpose. At a minimum it shall include the following: Nature of the job, associated hazards, safe working methods to be adopted and requirements of the Permit to Work • Ensure a minimum of first-aid provisions on any work site, including: suitably stocked first-aid kits; a person, respectively an adequate number of staff appointed and trained to take charge of first-aid arrangements and ensure that staff and workers are informed about first-aid arrangements • Equip the project area with a communication system exclusively for the purposes of communication with the first aid services. Information on how to communicate with the first aid services shall be clearly indicated near the communications equipment • Collaborate with local health authorities and make arrangement with an appropriate number of local doctors, and/or nurses, hospitals and ambulance services to ensure that medical staff, first aid facilities, and ambulance service are available within the project area • Measures as per national guidelines published by WHO and Ministry of Public Health regarding COVID-19 prevention and quarantine procedures • Workplace inspections Chance Finds Procedure The chance find procedure is a project-specific procedure that identify actions necessary if previously unknown heritage resources, particularly archaeological resources, are unexpectedly encountered during project construction phase. Chance Find Procedure will set out how chance finds associated with the project will be managed and will include the following requirements: • Notify relevant authorities (Directorate of General of Antiquities) of found objects or sites • Fence the area of finds or sites to avoid further disturbance • Conduct an assessment of found objects or sites by cultural heritage experts in order to identify and implement actions consistent with the national legal requirements Train project personnel and project workers on chance find procedures Associated Consulting Engineers 72|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 12: PUBLIC CONSULTATION Announcement Associated Consulting Engineers 73|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Invitation Sample Associated Consulting Engineers 74|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Invitation to public communities on Facebook platform on whatsapp group Associated Consulting Engineers 75|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Attendance Sheet Associated Consulting Engineers 76|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Public Hearing Presentation and Photos Associated Consulting Engineers 77|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Associated Consulting Engineers 78|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Associated Consulting Engineers 79|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Associated Consulting Engineers 80|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Associated Consulting Engineers 81|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza Associated Consulting Engineers 82|P a g e Roads and Employment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan West Bekaa Caza ANNEX 13: GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FORM AND LOG Reference No: Contact Information By Post: Please provide mailing address: ______________________________________________________________________ Please mark how you wish to ______________________________________________________________________ be contacted (mail, telephone, _______________________________ e-mail). By Telephone: _______________________________________________ By E-mail _______________________________________________ Preferred Language for Arabic communication English Description of Incident or Grievance: What happened? Where did it happen? Who did it happen to? What is the result of the problem? Date of Incident/Grievance One time incident/grievance (date _______________) Happened more than once (how many times? _____) On-going (currently experiencing problem) What would you like to see happen to resolve the problem? Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________ GM Log Book Name/group of Complaint Description Proposed Date of Status commenter/ Received of Issues Corrective Response Solved Ongoing Pending complainant date Actions Associated Consulting Engineers 83|P a g e