LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND HANDICRAFTS ELECTRICITE DU LAOS Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan October 2006 Electricity Du Laos * EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................... i ... LIST OF TABLES.............................................................................................. 1 1 1 ... LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................ III I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Background ........................................................................................................... I 1.2. Name and Address of Project Owner .................................................................... I 1.3. Name, Address and Affiliation of the Author of the Plan...................................... 1 II DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ..........................................................................2 2.1. Objectives of the Project ....................................................................................... 2 2.2. Need for the Project .............................................................................................. 2 2.3. Scope of the Project .............................................................................................. 2 2.4. Project Study Area ................................................................................................ 3 2.5. Project Activities. TiminglSequencelConstruction Period......................................3 2.6. Project Cost...........................................................................................................3 2.7. Executing Agency.................................................................................................. 4 Ill . ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AREA ................................4 3.1. Physical Resources............................................................................................... 4 3.1.1. General Topography ................................................................................................................. 4 3.1.2. Affected Villages along the Proposed Transmission Line........................ .. ......................4 3.1.3. Topography along the Transmissioll Line .................... ... ................................................ 4 3.1.4. Soils ........................................................................................................................................ 5 3.1.5. Water Resources ....................................................................................................................... 5 3.1.6. Climate ................................................................................................................................... 5 3.2. Biological Resources ............................................................................................. 6 3.2.1. General.......................... ............................................................................................................ 6 3.2.2. Vegetation Cover along Proposed Translnissioll Line Routes ....................... 6 .................... EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and assoc~atedSubstat~onin Saravan 3.2.3. Wildlife and Aquatic Animals .................................................................................................. 6 3.2.4. National Biodiversity Conservatioll Areas (NBCAs) and/or Protected Areas .........................6 3.3. Socio-economic, Cultural and UXO Conditions..................................................... 7 3.3.1. Population and Demographics .................................................................................................. 7 3.3.2. Ethnic Conlposition ................................................................................................................7 ; ; ; 3.3.3. Econon~icConditions ...................... ..... .......................................................................... 7 3.3.4. Agricultural Production and Livelihood Systems..................................................................... 7 3.3.5. Conlmercial and Industrial Activities ..................................................................................... 9 3.3.6. Health and Educational Conditions within the Project Area .................................................... 9 3.3.7. Infrastructures and Facilities within Project Area ....................... .......................................9 3.3.8. Energy Collsu~llptionand Existing Generation ........................ ............................................. 9 3.3.9. Cultural Conditions ............ . ........................................................................................... 9 3.3.10.UXO Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 10 IV. MITIGATION PLAN..................................................................................................10 V. MONITORING PLAN................................................................................................18 5.1. Monitoring Plan ................................................................................................... 18 5.2. Monitoring Schedule............................................................................................ 24 5.2.1.Monitoring during Construction ................................................................................................ 24 5.2.2. Monitoring during Operation and Maintenance .......................................................................... 25 5.3. Budget Estimation .................................................................................................. 26 VI INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT......................................................................... 28 . 6.1. Institutional Responsibilities and procedures ........................................................28 6.2. Environmental Information Flow............................................................................. 33 VII. CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL PEOPLE AND PROJECT AFFECTED GROUPS ...........................................................................................................................35 7.1. Methodology of Consultation..................................................................................35 7.2. Date of Consultation...............................................................................................35 7.3. Place of Consultation ............................................................................................. 35 7.4. Participants ............................................................................................................ 36 EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission L~neSystem and assoc~atedSubstation in Saravan 7.5. Main discussion points ........................................................................................... 36 ANNEX Pictures and Sample Data Sheets Of Consultation with Villagers Concerned along Transmission Line ........................................................................39 LIST OF TABLES Table 4: Mitigation Plan ................................................................................... 12 Table 5.1: Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. .I9 Table 5.3a: Estimated Budget for Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation.................27 Table 5.3b: Budget Estimation for fieldwork of PEMC.............................................28 Table 6.1: Participants and Responsibilities of Provincial Environmental Management Committee.................................................................................... .32 Table 6.2: Reporting Arrangement............:........................................................ ..35 Table 7.5: List of Names of head of villages and local organization and authorities participated in consultative process................................................................. .37 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 6.1: Project EMC Organization Chart ...................... iii .- .- EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and assoc~atedSubstation in Saravan ABBREVIATIONS DAFEO: District Agriculture and Forestry Extension Office DOE : Department of Electricity (under Ministry of Industry and Handcraft) DPA : District Protected Area EMP : Environmental Management Plan EMU : Environmental Management Unit (under EDL) NBCA : National Biodiversity Conservation Area PAFO : Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department (P)EMC: (Project) Environmental Management Committee PPA : Provincial Protected Area PEMC: Project Environmental Management Committee ROW : Right-of-Way TL : Transmission Line UXO : Unexploded Ordinance * EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transm~ssionLine System and associated Substation in Saravan (Sexetx Ban Nadonkhuang/Saravanh l l ~ k Transmission Line) - v I INTRODUCTION 1.I.Background The Sexet 1- B. Nadonkhuang (Saravanh) 115 Kv Transmission line likes many projects throughout the country such as Ban Hat-Veun Kham (the extension of Pakxe - Ban Hat TL), especially Pakxan-Pakbor transmission line (currently being investigated and designed), Pakxe-BanHat transmission line (already completed), Ban Na-Attapeu transmission line (being completed), exemplifies the government's commitment in meeting its electrification development target; it not only aims to foster economic activities at the domestic level but to meet with the ever increasing power demands of its ASEAN neighbors. To realize the above objectives and commitment while at the same time ensuring that the environmental and socio economic conditions of the project area are protected or preserved, TEPCO was engaged by World Bank to carry out the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) study. This report presents the IEE results of Sexetl-Saravanh 115 Kv Transmission line project, reflecting the above environmental regulatory requirement for power project development, in accordance with the local and international Environmental Protection Law, Regulations and Guidelines. 1.2. Name and Address of Project Owner Electricity Du Laos (EDL), Ministry of Industry and Handcraft (MIH), Nong Bone Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: (856-21) 451519-22,451537; Fax: (856-21) 416381 1.3. Name, Address and Affiliation of the Author of the Plan Electricity Du Laos (EDL), Ministry of lndustry and Handcraft (MIH), Nong Bone Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: (856-21) 451519-22,451537; Fax: (856-21) 416381 EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substat~onin Saravan , I1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2.1. Objectives of the Project The objective of this project is to construct 115 Kv double circuit transmission line and associated substations from Xeset 1 Hydro Power Station to Ban Na Done khouang substation Saravanh district and Saravanh province. This project is one of the 21 transmission lines listed as the "Optimum Transmission Systems" (Master Plan of Transmission Line and Substation System in Lao PDR a JICA- TEPCO, NlPON KOEl2002 Study). They are to be completed between 2006 and 2010 2.2. Need for the Project Lao PDR has one of the least developed economies in Southeast Asia with average annual income of about US$ 290 per capita. Achieving 90% electrification by the year 2020 throughout the country is one of the ways that the Lao government is addressing its least developed economy Xeset 1- Ban Nadonkhuanglsaravanh 115kv transmission line, like other transmission line projects in the Southern region, is to satisfy the power need and requirement which is essential in fostering the local economy and brought about the betterment of socio economic conditions of the communities. Saravanh first cement plant would need, when completed 25 MW, and the government is committed to satisfy such requirement; the construction of the Xeset I-Saravanh transmission line is the essential part of such commitment The availability of the power in this region would not only play a significant role in the local economy but form significant overall country economic output as well as facilitating the implementation of government's poverty eradication programme. 2.3. Scope of the Project This project consists of two major construction components. First is the Construction of 115kV double circuits of ACSR 240 mm2 transmission line (25.06Km) from Xesetl Substation (115kVl22kV) to Ban Nadonkhuang Substation (I 15kV122kV), including in total of 68 towers. Secondly is the construction of the expansion of the existing Xesetl Substation and the construction of the new Ban Nadonkhuang substation. The alignment generally follows existing National Road No 20 (Thang Beng to Saravanh) for the first 15Km on the Eastern side of the road. It then crosses to the West of Road No 20 at Ban Naxay-Nhay, continues in the Northly direction mainly in paddy fields along the existing roads to Ban Donkhouang subsation (west of Saravanh township)- refer to Alignment Map. Another essential component of the construction is the 25 m width clearance (trees, bushes and buildings, if any) along the transmission line Right-of-way. Trees, if any higher than 3 meters that are within the transmission line Right-of-way will be removed. EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan Buildings, houses or any man made structures will also be removed, losses due to project impact will be compensated for. During the operation of the transmission line, periodic inspections and maintenance works will be carried out which form part of the operational routine. 2.4. Project Study Area - The project study area covers approximately 250 ha - with 100m wide strip and stretches 25km long, encompasses 1,048 households with the total population of 6,800 in 15 villages within Saravanh district and Saravanh province see Table 4.3.1. The project area constitutes various types of land-use and forest mainly, Unstocked ~orests'and some of agricultural land such as rice paddy field and farm land. 2.5. Project Activities, TiminglSequencelConstruction Period The details project activities are as follow: a). Detail Desiqn Staqe: (2.5 months) b). Biddinq and Selection of Contractors: (6 months) c). Construction of transmission line (TL): (10 months) d).-Substation Facilities: (will be started at the same time with TL works) 2.6. Project Cast According to TEPCO's study report, the total Project cost is estimated at US$ 2,264,000 (based on lnternational Competitive Biddingstructure), this includes: Transmission line: US$ 1,097,000 Sub-station facilities: US$716,700 Other costs include Consultants fee and Contingency: US$ 450,300 (Land and ROW Compensation is included in Contingency.) 'Unstocked Forest Areas are previously forested areas in which the crown density has been reduced to less than 20% because of logging, shifting cultivation or other heavy disturbance. If the area is left to grow undisturbed it becomes forest again. EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and assoc~atedSubstation in Saravan 2.7. Executing Agency EDL is the Executing Agency for the project as well as the project owner Project detailed design, including detailed transmission line surveys, preparation and evaluation of tenders, and construction supervision, will be carried out by consultants in accordance with the WB,MIH and EDL's regulation and guidelines. Construction of the transmission line and associated sub-station works will, likewise, be contracted out under international competitive bidding (ICB), in accordance with WB procurement guidelines and procedures. Management of the project will be the responsibility of the general manager of EDL, with day-to-day implementation carried out by an EDL's project management team, and under the direction of the Distribution Manager. Environmental and socio-economic aspects of the project will be the responsibility of EDL's Environmental and Social Unit (EMU). 111. ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AREA 3.1. Physical Resources 3.1.I. General Topography The southern province, particularly in Saravanh district, Saravanh Province, in which the project locates the topography of the land is generally flat and in part low laying which had formed part of the overall Mekong flood plain. However, some rugged terrains and mountains stretching predominantly in parallel and on the east side of the main road from Pakxe to Saravanh and the transmission line are well outside the sensitive areas such as NBCAs and protection forests. The proposed transmission line ROW traverses mainly through flat areas comprises of rice paddy fields, lowland cropping and rice cultivation by villagers and forest land. Because of these flood and fertile plain, Saravanh Province is also known as one of the Rice Plains of the Country ("Ou Khao - Ou Pa" or Cradle of Rice) as well as having high potential for other agricultural production. 3.1.2. Affected Villages along the Proposed Transmission Line The Project covers only 15 villages, under one district of Saravanh province, meaning that only 15 villages are affected by the project. The total numbers of affected household is 129 (these include only those households who use the land for agricultural production along the line ROW such as paddy fields, farmland for growing crops). Apart from these land use types, along the line ROW, there are some Village Used Forests. 3.1.3. Topography along the Transmission Line The topographic description along the transmission line alignment we used 1:100,000 scale contour map or alignment map as the reference as well as land use and forest map supplied by EDL for identification of the transmission line ROW. Both maps were used for EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan on the ground identification of the "exact" location of the centerline (IPS) of the transmission line to which all measurements were referred. It must be noted that at the time of the study, the alignment was yet to be finalized and it was not marked or had no on site identification, except for Pll-PI3 that have been marked on the field. However, alignment identification was an approximation based on these maps. In addition our survey team, prior to field survey, the transmission line alignment (as given by EDL) was superimposed on the Land Use and Forest Map based on the 1:100,000 contour map. The field check has been conducted based on the both contour and Land Use-Forest Maps (see Figure 4.2.2). In each portion reference will be made to existing land characteristic, types of vegetation, forest, water resources and types of land use. See Annex for diagrammatic description of the topography along the right of way of fhe transmission line. 3.1.4. Soils Saravanh Province situates in the southern part of Lao PDR and except for the Boloven Plateau the altitude of the lowlands varies from 200 to 350 m. Both the Boliven Plateau and the low land of the surrounding area are covered with Quaternaly basaltic lava overlying and Upper Mesozoic formation. It is this geological influence in the region which determine the soil characteristics and formation of the present soil structure. The soils along the ROW and the surrounding area are generally deep and well structured with sandy grey in the low lying area, to redish and darksbrown in colour in higher area. Small outcrops of basaltic rocks as well as volcanic rocks are found in some sections of the alignment. The soils are well drain but less fertile in particular in the lower areas due to over cultivation and farming. 3.1.5. Water Resources The steep terrain of Sai Phou Louang (or Troung Son Mountain) in the eastern part of central-southern Lao PDR is part of an intricate system of rivers and streams that form the Mekong River watershed. As mentioned early, Southern part of Lao PDR is consisted of many Plains of the Mekong River which is called as a Plain of Rice (Cradle of Rice) where has high potential for rice and other agricultural production. During the field reconnaissance, within and around the project area, there are some significant streams where the proposed transmission line will cross namely Houay Kapok, Houay Soung, Houay Pao and Houay Thone. All of these streams the water is available in both dry and rainy seasons except for small stream such as Houay Lavang locates in Senvang-Nhay village where water is dry in the dry season. Along the alignment there are 8 sites (points) of four main streams where the TL will be crossed. 3.1.6. Climate The climate of Southern provinces is tropical and strongly influenced by the annual southwest monsoon rains that affect the region from AprilIMay to September (mean annual rainfall at Saravanh is 2,294.3mm and at Champasack is 1,956.1mr-n). The period of the dry season between two Provinces; Saravanh and Champasack is not different (October to April); however, the rain may fall in some months. The hottest month is April EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transrnlssion Llne System and associated Substation in Saravan (35.2OC at Saravanh and 35.8"C at Pakxe), and the coolest month is January (16.3"C at Saravanh and I9.I0C at Pakxe). I 3.2. Biological Resources I 3.2.1. General For the Southern Lao provinces, 56.5% of the total national land area is covered by Current Forest. Saravanh province is the third province which mostly covered by the natural forests (Current Forest covers 54.8% of total provincial land area) which largely includes Dry Dipterocarp Forest (17.6%), Lower and Upper Mixed Deciduous Forest (27.1) and Lower and Upper Dry Evergreen Forest (9.4%) (Deparfment of Forestry, MAF, July 2005). 3.2.2. Vegetation Cover along Proposed Transmission Line Routes According to the field survey, based upon the Land Use and Forest Cover maps we see that along the proposed alignment from Sexetl to Nadonkhuang, Saravanh District, about 29.8% is forest which mainly includes Dry Dipterocarp and Unstocked Forests, about 47.4% is seasonal paddy field, about 19.2% is Ray, 3.1% is other agricultural land and about 0.5% is water body and other areas such as road. Total affected land along the line ROW is an approximately 63 ha. As under mentioned, forests of high ecological value are not existing. 3.2.3. Wildlife and Aquatic Animals Within the Project Area, wildlife conditions were surveyed and assessed by visual inspection and villagers' interview. Most affected villagers within affected villages were interviewed regarding their perceptions on wildlife conditions around their village areas. According to the survey, the results showed that only significant habitats remaining occurred on the steep inaccessible areas of Xe-Bang-Nouane and Xe-Sap NBCAs outside and far away from the study or project area. All wildlife is extensively hunted and the majority of all significant wildlife species have either been eliminated from the study area due to the project area was involved construction of many infrastructures which the forestry resources and wildlife habitats have largely been destroyed and removed as a result of past and recent development activities. However, according to the results of villagers' interview; total 129 respondents were interviewed; the results showed that there are some wildlife species still remain within some village areas but very rare such as Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjak), Wild boar, Non flying squirrel, Jungle fowl and some species of snake and wild rats. However, these wildlife species are not included in the protected and controlled lists. 3.2.4. National Biodiversity Conservation Areas (NBCAs) andlor Protected Areas Amongst 20 NBCAs and two corridors throughout the country, Saravanh province that the Transmission Line Project located consist of 2 NBCAs such as Xe-Bang-Nouane (150,000 ha) and Xe-Sap (133,500 ha) with the total area of about 283,500 ha. None of the proposed alignments pass through any NBCAs within the province. The closest NBCA is Xe Bang Nouan NBCA, which is more than 10km far from the proposed EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan transmission line. Since the alignment will closely follow, parallel and cross the main road, and as the land and forest adjacent to the main road has been affected by human activities (logging, slash and burn cultivation and others) since the road was completed, the transmission line will not impinge on any environmentally sensitive areas that may be part of the PPAs and DPAs except for some village cemeteries. 3.3. Socio-economic, Cultural and UXO Conditions 3.3.1. Population and Demographics As mentioned earlier, the project covers only 15 villages within one district; namely Saravanh district, Saravanh Province. According to the field survey conducted by the team survey we see that among 15 affected villages within the project areas, the total population is 6,800 people with 3,339 female and total of 1,048 households and 1,274 families. 3.3.2. Ethnic Composition As mentioned early, the project area encompasses 15 villages, which belong to only one district in Saravanh province, while 129 households are affected by the project which consists of two main ethnic groups namely Lao which is under the Tai-Kadai family that also referred to as Lao-Loum and Lao Theung which under the Khmu and other members of the Austro-Asiatic family. However, most of them live together in the same village and practice paddy rice cultivation. 3.3.3. Economic Conditions Based on the NGPES (2004), Saravanh district is not considered as poor district. However, according to the information gathered from field survey, it is indicated that among the different affected villages with total 1,048 households and 1,274 families, 95 families were seen as good in terms of economic condition, while 525 families were seen as medium, 468 families were sufficient and only 168 families were seen as insufficient. 3.3.4. Agricultural Production and Livelihood Systems Most of the Lao people especially rural population, involve their livelihood mainly with agricultural productions which include a diversity of cultivation such as paddy rice cultivation, swidden cultivation, upland cultivation, cultivation of vegetable and crash crops, animal raising, fishing, harvesting of NTFPs and others. Rice cultivation: In Saravanh district. most ~ e o ~aree relied on paddy rice cultivation. Dry season irrigated l agric still kmited (only one village practices irrigated Source: Department of Forestry (2002) padd I) as irrigation system is limited and electricity is requirea Tor pumping warer rrorn rne nlver and most streams lack of water in the dry season. -Figure 4.2.4: Map shows the Location of NBCAs Nationwide 7 EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission L~neSystem and associated Substation in Saravan Most lowland households maintain permanent vegetable gardens near streams and sprlngs where they grow a wide variety of vegetables and fruits for sales as well as household consumption. Swidden farmers also grow a wide diversity of crops during the rainy season, either intercropped with rice during the rainy season or in separate plots during both rainy and dry seasons. In addition, different tree plantations are also extensively cultivated as cash crops, as are various other crops, but in a very small scale by small holders which include, depending on the region within the study area, but not fall within the transmission line ROW, such as Teak, coffee, bananas, orange, mango, jackfruit, tamarind, pineapple, sugar cane, peanuts, groundnuts, cardamom and vegetables. However, there is no any plantation area, farmland andlor planted trees to be affected by the project. Animal raising: Most of rural households raise one or more kinds of livestock, the sale of which constitutes a major source of cash incomes. Nearly all households involve in this activity, for consumption as well as for sale, which is the most important source of cash income, especially for those who own limited agricultural land. On average, each household raises one or more kinds of livestock that include buffaloes, cattle, goat and pigs. In general, buffalo are used are draught animals in rice paddies. Manure from these large animals is often the only fertilizer used in the production of rice and other crops. Rural households also raise pigs and poultry such as chicken and ducks, for their own consumption and for occasional sale. NTFPs harvesting and Fishing: Main NTFPs are available within and around the affected villages and have also high potential for generate family income include: Rattan, Yang resin (Dipterocarpus alatus), mushrooms, bamboo shoot, wild fruits, wild vegetables, Khisi resin, Nhot-Nhe (Calumus sp.), Nhot-Boun (Daemonorops schmidtii) and others. In terms of fishing, in Saravanh District fishing are not seen as very important activities. However, fishing activity is primarily for subsistence need of the people living along the main big streams and rivers such as Houay Sexet and Xedone river. Fishing in the main rivers is practiced throughout the year, while fishing in the small streams and non-river habitats such as ponds and rice fields, even it is most intensively utilized, last only for some months of the rainy season. Of these fishing habitats, the Xedone river is the productive both in terms quantity and quality. The non-river habitats are considered to be subsidiary fishing. People settled in the area such main river have developed over the centuries a very rich capture fisheries tradition. Income and Sources of income: The main source of income of most villagers is agricultural production and livestock due to most of villages within project areas are located not far away from the main Road. Meanwhile, the other sources are seen as minor such as small businesslservices and daily employment/workers. The sources of income in this case do not mean that one household has only one source, it means that one household may have many sources of income which implied the multiple occupations and livelihoods system of the villagers within the affected areas. EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmiss~onL~neSystem and associated Substation in Saravan 3.3.5. Commercial and Industrial Activities In terms of Commercial activities, based on available information, within and around the project area particularly the villages located in the town and near to the main roads, in addition to the temporary village market there are also small 3-5 shops for each village in the town center that selling food, consumptive goods; and, a few seasonal restaurants. 3.3.6. Health and Educational Conditions within the Project Area Based on the information gathered from villagers' interview regarding the health and disease conditions during the last three years within the affected area of the project, the result shows that there is no any dangerous disease broken-out within the project area except for Malaria and Diarrhea which seen as very familiar with the Lao local people particularly who live in the remote areas. However, it needs to be closely and carefully monitored in order to avoid such disease. Educational conditions within the Project area (affected villages), based on the on-site interview of Villages Chief, it was found that the educational levels of the villagers within the affected villages are quite different. It was also found for some villages, quite large numbers of illiteracy are still existed, despite some claims of total literacy achievement. In terms of labour force, within the Project area (15 affected villages), each village is available in terms of labour force for Project construction. The total number of main labour is 2,295 (1,159 female), while the total secondary labour is 1,200 (668 female). 3.3.7. Infrastructures and Facilities within Project Area Since the transmission line alignment runs along with and crosses the National Road where most of the lands along the two sides of the road have been developed/developing and converted/converting into other used purposes. However, most affected villages are located quite far away from the main road, therefore, some infrastructures and facilities within the project area such as access roads and electricity are available and some are not. 3.3.8. Energy Consumption and Existing Generation Only 7 villages within the project area are provided electricity especially the villages that locate near to the main road, district or town. While some remote villages which locate quite far away from the main road have no access to electricity. 3.3.9. Cultural Conditions The proposed alignment will be altered if, as a result of the detailed alignment survey, any property removals are unacceptable and unsatisfactory by villagers who are seen as the owners of the properties and heretofore-unknown culturallheritage monuments are discovered or identified by villagers. From the result of field survey, there is no any cultural and heritage property located along the alignment except one village cemetery at Naxay-Nhay village where the suspension tower will be located and two village cemeteries; at Dongnong and Dongko-Neua villages, where the TL will be traversed. Some requiescat ceremonies will be required for the relocation. EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transm~ssionLine System and associated Substation in Saravan 3.3.10. UXO Conditions According to the information gathered from the UXO office as shown in the following UXO map, UXO scarcely still remain on some areas within the project area, except for rice paddy fields where have been cleared by local villagers, but only on the ground surface. Paying particular attention to the mentioned portions of the Transmission Line, we investigated-by interviewing the appropriate villagers, according to the results from the interview of villagers within the Project Area especially along the transmission line. It was found that there are some villages that still have severe UXO contamination, although some portions of these areas have already been developed and converted into other used purposes. The main UXOs are bombs dropped from the jet bombers or airplane bombers including BLU-3, BLU-26, BLU-42, BLU-61, BLU-63, M-14 and others. IV. MITIGATION PLAN Potential social and environmental impacts, which may be caused by the project and mitigation plan, are summarized in Table 4 EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan 1 Table 4: Mitigation Plan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation I. Desian and Construction Phases 1) Clearing of forest Trees and bushes cleared shall be disposed only to areas Minor Contractor Before After and bushes along permitted by Authorities concerned. construction of construction the TL ROW Use of herbicides or pesticides will be prohibited to control TL is started activities are vegetation along ROW. Only manual or mechanical I / methods will be allowed. I I I / completed I Burning to clear and control vegetation along ROW is also prohibited. No high commercial tree species, however, before ROW clearing, the detail survey by Provincial Forestry Section and District Forestry Unit to list and mark big trees or commercial tree species (if any) for felling is needed. Logging and logs selling process will be based on the Forestry Law No 01-96(11110/96)Article No 15 and conducted by PAFO and DAFO in accordance to the Regulation No 02211MAF 2000. Selling of logs by EdL or the Contractor is prohibited. I I I I I 2) Wastes from camps 1 Worker camps will be sited at least: (a) 1 km from National I Minor Contractor When When I of workers Biological Conservation Areas, (NBCAs), construction of construction NationaliProvinciaIIDistrict Protected Areas (NPAS. I PPAs,DPAs),. (b) 50 meters from any surface water bodies, I I I I . . TL is started activities are and (c) 1 km from any villages or sites of cultural / completed significance Water for the camps will be provided by villagers, otherwise purchased from cities. EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmiss~onL ~ n eSystem and assoc~atedSubstation In Saravan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation Sewage and solid waste will be stored at a temporarily made pond or tank near the camps and then sediments will be buried weekly in the field. Garbage from the camps will be buried daily and other trash will weekly be brought to outside for disposal. I 3) Disposal of Main waste will be vegetation debris from ROW Minor Contractor Before After construction debris clearances; debris will be stacked outside area of the ROW construction of construction and wastes and burning off shall not be permitted; wherever possible and where safety is assured, villagers will be permitted to TL is started activities are remove vegetation such as bamboo and small trees, that completed have an economic or practical value; packaging wastes from electrical equipment will be recycled wherever possible (making them accessible to villages, otherwise it will be disposed of in local approved landfills). If there is any relocation of buildings, most of the materials will be utilized for reconstruction of buildings. 4) Affecting wildlife To ensure that the alignment and new access tracks are Minor Contractor When When normally sited at least 1 km from areas officially designated construction construction as environmentally sensitive, a member of EdL's EMU will starts activities are conduct detailed site survey and review the alignment on completed this report and conducted monitoring since early stage of construction. Strict rules against wildlife hunting, poaching and trading in accordance to Forestry Law No 01-96(11110/96)Article No 43 will be imposed on project staff, workers, and all contractors engaged to the Project. Violators will be penalized. 5) Erosion and Silt The towers will be located so that to avoid high slope Minor EdL, Before After construction of construction EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation Control (>30°) areas. TL is started activities are Contractor completed In case that it cannot be avoided to select such slope areas, the legs of the tower will be designed to minimize to excavation on slopes. I I Constructionwill proceed during dry conditions. 1 1 I I I 6) Interferencewith Construction must be carried out during dry (non-farming) Minor Contractor Before After local villagers' season, approximately from October to April; construction of construction activities during TL is started activities are Bamboo mats will be placed on the top of the paddy soils construction and completed where temporary access tracks need to be constructed transportationof over agricultural lands. The bamboo mats will be removed materials after completion of the construction. Temporary access paths will be decommissioned once construction completed; The existing drainage system such as streams will be maintained by building appropriate structures such as bridges, culverts etc. To avoid contamination by oils from heavy equipment, sump oils will be stored in drums or containers, and then brought to companies licensed to manage these materials. Transportation of material is allowed only in daytime (from 7.00AM to 6.00PM). Contractor should adhere to its established practices of I posting warning signs and managing traffic to protect the traveling public and its workers. 7) Dust emission Water spraying in dry and windy conditions on the local Minor Contractor When After road where the trucks pass through and any construction construction construction activities are 13 EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transrniss~onLine System and associated Substatton In Saravan 1 1 1 Issue Mitigating Measure Z:En 1 Responsibility* Start Date End Date 1 1 sites I I I starts I completed I 8) Noise (civil works) Construction would take place only during daytime (from Minor 1 Contractor When After 7.00AM to 6.00PM) construction construction activities are If noise level is exceeding 55dB of the noise limit in starts completed daytime, measure such as installing protection walls will be taken. If construction during evening is required, the local affected people will first be consulted at least one week in ! advance. -- 9) Interference with Contractor should adhere to its established practices of Minor Contractor Before other infrastructure posting warning signs and managing traffic to protect the (depends on the construction of construction during construction traveling public and its workers. quantity of TL is started activities are and transportation of completed In the event that stringing conductor presents a possible material and materials risk to traffic on public roads or rivers, bamboo scaffolds will quality of be constructed across the roads and rivers to protect roadslbridges) pedestrians, vehicles, boats (and the conductor itself) from potential injuryidamage during conductor stringing. In case of overweight material during transportation, it may be necessary to temporarily reinforce some of the weaker roads andlor bridges. The earth-moving to be disposed only to areas permitted Minor Contractor When After by technical field survey Team and local authorities construction construction concerned. starts completion 11) Loss of historical, In case any historical, cultural or archeological asset 5,000,000 kip EDL Before After cultural and in encountered during excavation, the excavation work for affected ~ 0 n ~ t r u ~ tofi 0 n construction archeological shall be stopped and the Provincial Culture and Tourism village in case TL is started activities are property. Directorate (PCTD) shall be informed thereof. The of unavoidable EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation In Saravan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation I 1 Encroachment into construction work will be resumed after inspection and or could not completed village properties approval by the authorities. reset the TL such as cemetery away from such In case of the transmission line passing village areas cemeteries, the alignment would be normally changed. If it is unavoidable, a special consultation with the affected communities would be held to determine culturally appropriate means of relocating the gravesites in accordance to local customslbeliefsltraditions. No tower pads would be placed in cemeteries. 12) Injury and sickness Contractor will be required to develop a health and safety Minor Contractor Before When of workers and plan two weeks before starting construction work, and then construction of construction members of the EDL will review and approve it; workers will be subjected to TL is started activities are public health screening and health and safety training sessions completed will be provided; public health education will be part of the EDL program. Necessary safety tools such as helmets, working shoes, ear protection, dust filter and others will be provided and be required to be used by workers. 13) Encroachment into UXO risk assessment to determine potential areas at risk; Dependent on Contractor and Before Before areas contaminated UXO pathfinder survey and clearance of transmission line the real UXO surveyor clearance TL construction is by UXO ROW when UXO encountered situation ROW started 14) Contamination of Location of towers will be adjusted to avoid streams and Minor EDL Before After water wetlands. constr~ctionof construction TL is started activities are completed II. Operation Phase I EMP for Xesel-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transm~ss~onLine System and assoc~atedSubstation In Saravan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation 15) Maintenance of No herbicides will be used to control vegetation along Minor EDL (Saravanh After During Project ROW and ROW ROW. Manual or mechanical methods will be used. Provincial Branch construction Life checking Burning to clear and control vegetation along ROW is also Operations Unit) activities are prohibited. completed Rather, local villagers living along routes will be participated under contract to manually cut vegetation along rights-of-way. Plantation trees and crops with higher than 3 meters will not be allowed. ROW checking and maintenance of ROW should be conducted at least once or twice a year 16) Contaminationof Transformers will be placed upon concrete pads bunded Minor EDL (Saravanh Before When watercoursesand to contain any routine spills or leaks. Provincial Branch construction of construction soils by leakage of Substation is activities are Oil containment systems such as oil separators will be Operations Unit) oils from started completed installed close to transformers. The oil separator has transformers functions to tentatively store leaked oils and to separate the oil from water. Operation and inspection procedures will be defined and training of operators on the procedures will be conducted. -- -- Bidding documents will specify no equipment containing Minor EdL Project When After watercourses and PCBs will be permitted. Management Office equipment is construction soils by PCBs delivered activities are completed 18) Safety; Injuryto Sign boards (Dangerous Warning Signs) need to be put Minor EDL (Saravanh After During Project villagers on every tower as well as on the conductors where the line Provincial Branch construction Life is crossing roads and rivers. Operations Unit) activities are EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan Issue Mitigating Measure Cost of Responsibility* Start Date End Date Mitigation completed 19)'People' health 25m width of ROW will be obtained. Minor Contractor When After effects from electro- Safety Clearance to Live Conductor for 115 kV;minimum construction construction magneticfield clearance distance (meter) according to EdL standards: starts activities are completed 9 Ground surface: 7.5 meters 9 Navigable river: 5.0 meters(above mast height) P Un-navigable river: 7.0 meters P Road crossing: 8.5 meters P Building: Not permitted 9 Telecommunication Line: 4.0 meters o An exclusion perimeter around the substation of at least 12 meters will be maintained with a fence. Note: All items which are noted to be the responsibility of the Contractor will be specified in the bidding document. EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan V. MONITORING PLAN 5.1. Monitoring Plan Monitoring Plan for the project is as follows: Table 5.1: Monitoring Plan Phase Issues What Where How When Parameter is to Responsibility Start Date End Date Parameter is Parameter Parameter is to be to be is to be be monitoredlmeasurement monitored monitored monitoredltype frequency or continuous of monitoring equipment - 1) Clearing of Ways of ROW and Visual Weekly EMU in the Start of End of forest and bushes clearing forest surrounding observation and GMS-PMO construction Construction along TL ROW and bushes, areas interview with Site Office log selling contractor (EMUIPMO) process and PAFOIDAFO 2) Wastes from Way of Camp sites Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of camps of workers treatment of and observation construction Construction wastes from surrounding C cainps areas EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and assoc~atedSubstation in Saravan 3) Disposal of Way of ROW and Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of construction disposal of construction observation and Local construction Construction debris and wastes debris and sites Village wastes from Authority construction, Head recycle of woods and other construction materials by villagers 4) Affecting Wildlife Access road Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of wildlife hunting and observation and Local construction Construction activities surrounding Village conducted by areas Authority persons Head related to the project -. 5) Erosion and Excavation Bases of Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of First rainy silt control activities and towers and observation construction season after erosion access roads During rainy day after co~npletion construction is completed of construction EMP for Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Transmission L ~ n eSystem and associated Substation in Saravan I 6) Interference IAccess road Access Visual Weekly, during dry EMUIPMO Start of End of with local conditions and roads obseniation, season colhtruction Constructio~l Villagers traffic control interview with activities during measures, local v~llagers construction and transportation of Villagers materials colnplaints Placement of agricultural protection mats 7) Dust Dust Construction Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of e~nissions conditions site and observation, construction Constructiorl access roads interview with Co~nplaints local villagers from villagers 8) Noise (civil Decibels Villages Noise meter, Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of works) nearby interview with construction Construction Complaints access roads local villagers When there is a co~nplaint from villagers or from local villagers co~lstnlction sites EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and assoc~atedSubstation in Saravan 9) Interference Appropriate ROW and Visual As required, prior to start Start of End of with other location of access roads observation, of constniction construction Construction infrastructure warning signs interview with during local villagers construction and Temporary transportation of structures to inaterials protect traffic Reinforcement of roads and bridges 10) Earthinoving .Way and place Construction Visual Weekly EMUIPMO Start of End of of earth areas and observation and Local construction Construction moving disposal Village sites Authority Head 11) Loss of Accidental ROW, Visual When required-if EMUIPMO Start of End of historical, cultural finds of access roads observation, artifacts are uncovered and construction Construction and archeological historical, and interview with (chance find) Provincial cultural or construction local villagers Culture and arc:heological Isites I I Tourism Directorate EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan 16)Contamination Oil At Visual As per EdL substation EM0 End of End of of watercourses containination substation observation system inspection and construction project life and soils by of water and site schedule EMUIPMO leakage of oils soils from transformers 17)Contamination Certificatelor Checking Once, on delivery of oil EM0 End of End of of watercourses bill of lading substation material to substation and construction project life and soils by for up011 specifications EMUIPMO PCBs transformer delivery of transformer 18) Safety to Placement of At every Visual Oncelyear E M 0 End of End of villagers warning signs transmission observation and construction project life EMUIPMO 19) Health Distances Along the I Visual /Once, before transmission EM0 End of End of effects to people from ROW and at by protective the electromagnetic fence substation fields (substation) fenceline and heights (transmission line) tMP tor Xeset-1 to baravan 115 kV Iransrnlsslon L~neSystem and associated Substatlon In Saravan 5.2. Monitoring Schedule The monitoring will be based on the following schedule: 5.2.1. Monitoring during Construction 5.2.1.I.Monthly Monitoring Agreed time schedule would be arranged once a month, which the EDL's EM0 will send their staff to the project site to work with the EDL Branch Liaison Officer (EMU officer) to monitor the implementation. The main tasks would be included: I Consultation with the EDL Branch Liaison Officer (EMU officer) and environmental working committee to see if the EMP is working as expected or not. I Participate in some field work of the Liaison Officer and Environmental Working Committee. Conduct some interview with the Project Affected Personslvillagers to get ideas and listen to them on how their feeling about the compensation and mitigation of the project. Prepare a field report to the EM0 Manager which would be further report to EDL or Department of Electricity, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft and Science Technology and Environment Agency (STEA). I To conduct the above tasks it may require about 3 dayslweek to be in the project site and another 1-2 day(s) for reporting. I 5.2.1.2. Three Months Monitoring An agreed time schedule, a joint monitoring and evaluation between EDL's EM0 and Social Environmental Unit (SEU) of Department of Electricity, Ministry of Energy and Mine is going to the project site every month with the main tasks of: Working with EDL Branch Liaison Officer and Environmental Working Committee to review of the work progress and to see if the EMP is affective and carry on according to time frame allowance. Record on the possibility of the adjustment to EMP if there is any requirement with the aims to make EMP more effective. Consult with villages' representative and Project Affected Persons to hear from them any suggestions and/or opinions for improvement of the compensation and mitigation measures. Arrange the field report to concerned parties. I To conduct completely the above tasks, we would propose also 5 days at the filed t M P tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Iransmisslon L ~ n eSystem and associated Substat~onIn baravan 5.2.1.3. Six Months Monitoring A joint monitoring and evaluation of Provincial STEO, DOE and EDL at every 6 months is may be give better ideas how the IEE and EMP work in the real field of the project. The main tasks are to: Review the entire recommends made by the monthly and 3 month monitoring reports and evaluation reports. Consultation with liaison officer, Environmental Working Committee for their opinions. Consultation with the project affected personslvillagers. Consider and make change to EMP as necessary to reflect the requirement. Prepare the site report to concerned parties. To complete the tasks another 5 days to the project site may be needed to get overview of the whole project picture. 5.2.1.4. Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Base on the STEA's guidelines for independent review-(or 3third party review) and a requirement of some international donor projects World Bank , it is recommended that EDL to conduct the review, as this would assist EDL's staff to gain experience for its implementation of future project. The Social Specialist could be engaged to assist in this work with the basic review of: Review the relevant document including this IEE. Interview some affected persons/villagers within project area. Prepare a report and present to concerned parties. A contract of 10 days may award to independent consultant to conduct the review works which may 3-5 days at project site and the time left for reporting. Details Terms of Reference can be jointly set up between STEO, DOE and EDL. 5.2.2. Monitoring during Operation and Maintenance Monitoring during operation in order to maintain the transmission line is also necessary. EDL shall carry out corridor maintenance using manual means of trimming the vegetation. Based on the previous practice, EDL shall conduct inspection of transmission line at least twice per year with aiming to check the condition of towers, conductors, and insulators as well as clearing or trimming vegetation and cut any tree with higher than 3 meters in order to avoid electrical arching or service interruption. However, any crop cultivation with lower than 3 meters of local people under transmission line is allowed. Villagers' participation in maintenance of Transmission Line is more recommended. Rather, local people living along routes will be participated under contract to manually clear and cut vegetationltrees along ROW under supervision of EDL technical staff. tLlP tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 KV Iransmlsslon Llne System and assoc~atedbubstat~onIn Saravan 5.3. Budget Estimation Budgets for monitoring activities mentioned above and PEMC under mentioned are estimated as US$ 18,380 and 99,550,000 Kips respectively as shown in Table 5.3.a and Table 5.3.b. Table 5.3a: Budget Estimation for Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation Please note that: the above recommendation is only of basic requirement, the actual practice is largely dependence on the real implementation in the field, the monitoring schedule's frequency may be reduced or increased in order to meet the EMP requirement at the time. EMOU of DL will make a detail action plan for field monitoring. tblP tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV I ransmlssion Line System and assoc~atedSubstation In Saravan t M V tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV I ransrnlsslon Llne bystern and associated bubsta!lon In Saravan VI. INSTITUTIONALARRANGEMENT 6.1. Institutional Responsibilities and procedures EdL and its EM0 will be responsible for ensuring the project complies with the environmental policies, procedures, and best practices of the GoL and World Bank, and the specifications and special provisions that are set out in the construction contract. EDL will be responsible for ensuring, on a day-to-day basis, that the mitigation measures and monitoring activities identified in the EMP are carried out. EdL will be required to assign two environmental specialists to the EMU in (Saravanh Provincial Branch Operations Unit) Province during the construction phase and one permanent environmental specialist during project implementation to efficiently implement the required environmental monitoring and evaluation works at the site. This Officer will be in charge of all coordination of the concerned environmental work of this project. This person may be from the EDL branch office. Environmental procedures to be followed are described below: DATA COLLECTION Construction Most data collection would be performed by the EMU in the GMS PMO in Saravanh Province. For some activities (see Monitoring Plan, Table 5.1) the local village head will participate in the monitoring activities and report his findings to the EMU. In addition, some monitoring activities are the responsibility of government authorities (e.g. DAFOIPAFO for forestry and PCTD for cultural properties), again these are specified in the Monitoring Plan. Operation The EMU local office has full responsibility for data collection. DATA ANALYSIS For both construction and operation activities, data will be provided by the EMU to the GMS PMO. The GMS PMO will include one environmental specialist assigned to analyze all the environmental data collected MANAGEMENT Both the EdL Deputy Manager (construction) and the EdL Provincial Branch Manager (operation) have the authority to implement any actions based upon the recommendations in the environmental reports. tMP tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 KV Iransmissron Lrne System and associated Substat~onIn Saravan Project Environmental Management Committee (PEMC) In order to carry out compensation and monitoring work, Project Environmental Management Committee (PEMC) will be established in the Saravanh province. The mentioned PEMC will consist of at least 10 persons who are representative from the different authorities concerned such as DOE, EDL in Vientiane, Provincial EDL Branches of Saravanh, Provincial STEO, Provincial Industry and Handcraft Department, Provincial Land Office, Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department (Provincial Forestry Section), Provincial and District Cabinets and other related. The EM0 of EDL will be responsible for the following activities: Providing environmental training to Contractor before starting the project including provincial EDL Branch staff responsible for inspection of construction. Topics would include: Environmental Protection Laws of the Lao PDR and regulations concerned; environmental best management practices for erosion control, fuel handing and spill clean-up measures. Waste disposal, and health and safety; and stop work authority. The session of training is 3 to 5 days, which are conducted by environmental consultants from national or international level. Monitoring of the contractors construction activities regularly to ensure that work is carried out in full compliance with the environmental specifications and provisions set out in the construction contract. Monitoring the social conditions associate with the project, including identification of potential problem arising from influxes or movement of populations into or out of the project areas as a result of the project; problems with price speculation; grievances amongst villagers toward project construction practices. Preparing quarterly environmental reports and summaries for inclusion in the Quarterly Progress reports to the WB the summaries should include results of the monitoring program as well as the implementation status of mitigation or compensation measures that were taken since the last reporting period. The PEMC will be responsible for the following activities: holding consultation meetings Determining value of timbers, lands and other compensation amount Preparing compensation guideline Monitoring environmental issues such as clearing process, disbursement of compensation payments and others The detail implementation plan including budget for fieldwork will be prepared by PEMC to submit to EDL for approval. I EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan I Fisure 6.1: Project EMC Organization Chart (Sexetl-Ban Nadonkhuang 115 kV Transmission Line Project) Project Concession by Provincial Authorities .2r and Establishing Project Environmental d , Management Committee (PEMC) mi :'i EDL VTE (Projectand Env Office) EDL of Saravanh Prov~nce participation of: Province, EDL, Way leave Schedule STEO, Contractor, Districts, V~llagesand Affected villagers etc. I Forest Clearing Committee I Each Village Affected Authority Persons Above Authorities and Provincial Forestry Officer C H Saravanh District Each Village Affected Grievance Committee Cabinets (Saravanh Authority Persons J Province) Above Authorities and Local Village head. Affected I Y H Each Village Authority Compensation Committee 1"- Persons Above Authorities and EMP for Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Transmission Line System and associated Substation in Saravan Table 6.1: Participants and Responsibilities of Provincial Environmental Management Committee I / 1 InstitutioniOrganisation Participants Responsibilities - - DOE andlor EdL Vientiane Environmental Dept of DOE Co-ordination with contractor and WB and other stake holders EdL project management Office (PMO) Implementation of RAP EdL Environmental Office (EMO) Saravanh Provincial EdL Branch (EMU) Supervision of environmental activities Co-ordination with local authorities and affected persons, data collection and reporting EdL Saravanh Project consultation meetings Project Environmental Management Provincial Cabinet Office(Saravanh) Monitoring, evaluate review environmental plan and Committee (PEMC) District Cabinet Office (Saravanh) implementation work Provincial Industry & Handicraft Dept. Negotiating compensation unit costs, supervision and Provincial STEOs authorization of compensation payment Provincial Agriculture & Forestry Dept Provincial Health Dept Provincial Lands & Asset Dept 1 1 Provincial Communication Transport Post & Construction (PCTPC) 1 EdL VTE (EMO) and (EMU) Determination of timber value Forest Clearing Committee( Sub PEMC) ProvinciallDistrict Cabinets Monitoring of clearing process Provincial lndustry & Handicraft Dept. Provide guidance and authorization of timber sale and or Provincial STEOs relocation, appoint contractor in timber handling activities ProvinciallDistrict Forestry Officer EdL VTE (EMO) and (EMU) Determination, negotiation of value of land Compensation Committee( Sub PEMC) ProvinciallDistrict Cabinets preparation of compensation guidelines Provincial Industry & Handicraft Dept. monitoring of disbursement of compensation payments Provincial Land Officer Participation in Compensation Committee Certification of transfer of land ownership 1 I / Payment of compensation (with EdL) t M P tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Iransrnlsslon Llne System and associated Substation In Saravan Third party monitor A third party monitor, with international experience in monitoring and supervision of environmental aspects of electricity projects, will be contracted to initiate implementation the plan and assist EDL in order to ensure the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is effectively implemented. Independent or third party monitoring should be experienced in environmental assessment and monitoring of major construction works including transmission line and substation and will be responsible for the following tasks: Assisting the EM0 in undertaking its environmental monitoring functions during project implementation as outline above. Carrying out periodic environmental audits of project construction works (both those completed and in progress) to identify potential environmental issues and provide guidance on alternative options to resolve them. Providing guidance on the content of environmental component of Progress report to the World Bank. Providing post-audit briefings to the EDL project manager, EDL EMU and the Contractor's environmental representative. Prepare audit reports for submission to EDL and the World Bank, as well as the final project environmental completion report. 6.2. Environmental Information Flow The Environmental and Social Office at EdL Headquarters (EMO) will prepare environmental reports and any recommendations for further actions based upon on the data analysis performed by the GMS PMO and issue reports as follows: During construction, quarterly reports to DOE and STEA During construction, weekly reports to the EdL Deputy Manager During operation, EdL Provincial Branch Manager will receive reports as required, but at least annually. Reporting to the World Bank will be done as part of the EdL regular reporting requirements. Each report to the World Bank will be required to include a separate section on environment, which will include a summary of the findings, any environmental issues that occurred during the reporting period and how they were managed, or how they will be managed, and a schedule for completion. t M P tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 kV Iransrnlsslon L ~ n eSystem and assoclated buDstatlon ~nSaravan Table 6.2 Reporting Arrangement Type of report Responsibility Frequency Report sent to Further sent to Regular Monitoring EM0 Whenever EDL,WB,DOE , Report Necassary STEA Monthly Environmental EMU Monthly PMO EDL,DOE, Report STEA. WB Quarterly EM0 Quarterly EDL,WB,DOE , Environmental Report STEA Quarterly Progress PMO Quarterly EDL,WB,DOE , Report STEA Audit Report& Final ITP Once at Project EDL ,WB Project Completion Completion Report EM0 Environmental Office at EDL Headquarter EMU Environmental Management Unit at Project Site Office EDL Director of EDL PEMC Project Environmental Management Committee ITP Independent Third Party tMP tor Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV Iransmlsslon Llne System and associated Substat~onIn Saravan VII. CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL PEOPLE AND PROJECT AFFECTED GROUPS 7.1. Methodology of Consultation (a) In every affected village and prior to the affected household individuals or the head of the village were being interviewed, all the villagers were requested to assemble in a centrally located place in the village; mostly at the village temple, school or at the residence of the village head. Place and location of the assembly was chosen by village committee. (b) At the assembly, the villagers were officially informed about the general objective of the project as well as the survey. The aspects such as what, where and why are to be constructed was discussed. General topographical map (1:100,000) on which the proposed transmission line alignment is shown, was used for visual reference. The potential benefits as well as the adverse impact to the environment, communities' social economic conditions and their overall livelihood were also thoroughly discussed. Assets relocation and compensation requirement, their rights and responsibilities as well as villagers' perception of the proposed project 'were specifically consulted, discussed. Minute of the consultation, especially their requests were recorded. At all time during the consultation and discussion session, particular effort was made so the villagers were aware that the project, as proposed, was in no way an imposition to the villagers, and that they had every right in determining the outcome of the project. By the end of the assembly session, the affected properties and the property owners would be known and only these household individuals were asked to stay for more detailed interviews (by using preset questionnaires). The affected households were shown "on site" where the proposed transmission line alignment would be situated, relative to the land and village. Even though the field survey was carried out in mid March at which time the villagers were not involved with rice cultivation or harvesting activity, but some villagers were not present due to other engagements, therefore in some villages the rate of participation in consultative process are low. 7.2. Date of Consultation From March 25thto April 4th,2006. 7.3. Place of Consultation The place of consultation for the majority of the villages is mainly at residence of the head of the village and occasionally at the village's temple. t M P tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 k V Iransmlsslon Llne System and assocrated Substation In Saravan 7.4. Participants Participants of the consultation are shown in Table 7.5 "List of Names of head of village and local organizations and authorities participated in consultative process". 7.5. Main discussion points In the consultations, the Outline of the Project, that is "What, Where and Why" was explained to the village representatives and villagers concerned. Alignments of the transmission line and affected land are discussed. Since the impacts and affected land by the Project will be minimal, all of participants basically agreed to the implementation of the Project with few comments. They expressed their willingness to participate in the construction work of the Project as labors to get income from the Project. Only in some villages, participants mentioned that proper compensation for affected lands should be ensured. Most villages that were not connected to main power line expressed their desires to have electricity for their villages. Table 7.5: List of Names of head of village and local organizations and authorities participated in consultative process No Date Time Village Participants Chair Remarks Name Names of Person Organization 1 28/03/06 17:30 Nadonkhaung - Head of Village Mr. Oudon lncluding - Youth Union Affected Village villagers - EDL Environment office - Local militia 2 28/03/06 09:15 Nathone - Head of Village Mr. Koun Including - Villager Affected - Lao National villagers Front - Local Militia 3 28/03/06 14:00 DongNong - Head of Village Mr. Somnok Including - Villager Affected - Lao National villagers Front - Local militia - Lao Women Union 4 29103106 14:OO Thongphapak - Head of Village Mr. Tong Including Nai - Villager Affected - Lao women villagers Union - Local Militia - Lao National Front - EDL Environment t M P tor Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV I ransmlssion Llne System and assoc~atedSubstatlor! ~nSaravan office 5 29/03/06 15:lO Thongphapok - Head of Village Mr. Bree Including Nok - Lao Women Affected Union villagers - Villager - EDL Environment office 6 30103l06 08:50 Naxay Gnai - Head of Village Mr. Khamdy lncluding - Lao National Affected Front villagers - Villager 7 30/03/06 14:15 Naxaykokphao - Head of Village Mr. Sisavan lncluding - Villager Affected - Lao National villagers Front - Local Militia - EDL Environment office 8 31/03/06 10:20 Done Khao - Head of Village Mr. Including - Lao National Khomphun Affected Front villagers - Loa Women Union - Local Militia - Youth union 9 31/03/06 09:45 Dongko Tay - Head of Village Mr. Sivanny lncluding - Villager Affected - Lao National villagers Front - Local Militia - Party Secretary - Volunteer of Village 10 31/03/06 08:45 Dongko Kang - Head of Village Mr. Including - Local Militia KhomSing Affected - Lao National villagers Front - EDL Environment office 11 31/03/06 13:OO Dongko Neua - Head of Village Mr. Pheng Only - Lao National village(Public) Front land is - Local Militia affected - EDL Environment office 12 01/04/06 08:20 Baeng - Head of Village Mr. Including t M P tor Xeset-1 to Saravan 115 KV I ransmlsslon Llne System and assoc~atedSubstat~onIn Saravan - Lao Women Bounhieng Affected Union villagers - Lao National Front - Villager 13 01/04/06 10:OO Senevang-Nay - Head of Village Mr.BouLai Including - Local Militia Affected - Lao women villagers Union - Lao National Front 14 01/04/06 16:45 Beung Ngam - Head of Village Mr. Including - Villager Changphun Affected - Lao National villagers Front - Lao Women Union - Local Militia 15 01/04/06 14:OO Baeng Sexet Head of Village Mr. Soune Including Lao National Affected Front Villagers Local Militia Lao Women Union kMP tor Xeset-I to Saravan 115 kV I ransmlssion Llne System and assoclated Substation In Saravan ANNEX Pictures and Sample Data Sheets of Consultation with Villagers Concerned along Transmission Line