INITIAL ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT (IEAR) FOR T & D NETWORK IN LUNGLEI & LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS UNDER NERPSIP TRANCHE-1, MIZORAM Lu,iqsen osuhLungrnng Lunglen Diltlang Sou[h Google ear th Prepared By ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. (A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE) For POWER AND ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT, GOVT. OF MIZORAM MIZORAM/IEAR/TRANCHE-112015 MAY'2015 CONTENTS Section Description Page No. Section -I Project Description - 1-4 -Background - 1 - Benefits of The Project - 2 - Project Justification - 2 -Project Highlights 3 -Project Scope & Present Study - 3 Section - II Baseline Data - 5-9 - Mizoram - 5 Section- III Policy, Legal & Regulatory Framework - 10-16 - Environmental - 10 - Social - 14 Section- IV: Criteria for Route/Site Selection - 17-31 - Route Selection - 17 - Study of Alternatives - 17 - Evaluation of Alternatives Route Alignment for 132 kV S/C (on D/C - 18 Tower) Lungsen-Chawngte Transmission Line - Evaluation of Alternatives Route Alignment for 132 kV S/C (on D/C - 20 Tower) Chawngte - S. Bungtlang Transmission Line - Evaluation of Alternatives Route Alignment of associated - 22 Distribution Lines - Substation - 22 Section - V Potential Environmental Impact, their Evaluation & - 24-31 Management - Impact Due to Project Location & Design - 24 - Environmental Problem Due to Design - 27 - Environmental Problems during Construction Phase - 28 - Environmental Problems resulting from Operation - 30 - Critical Environmental Review Criteria - 31 - Public Consultation - 32 - Conclusion - 33 Section- VI: Implementation Arrangement & Monitoring - 34-53 - Administrative Arrangement for Project Implementation - 34 - Review of Project Implementation Progress - 34 - Environmental Monitoring In Utility - 35 - Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) - 36 - Environment Review - 37 LIST OF ENCLOSURES S. No. Title/Name Description Annexure 1 Annexure -1 Tree I crop/ tower footing compensation process 2 Annexure- 2 Safety Plan 3 Annexure -3 Safety Conditions in Contract Document 4 Annexure -4 Health & Safety Checklist 5 Annexure -5 Details of Public Consultation 6 Annexure -6 Contents of FEAR 7 Annexure -7 Estimated Budget Exhibit 8 Exhibit -1 Power Map of Mizoram 9 Exhibit -2 Schematic Map Showing Proposed Transmission & Distribution Network 10 Exhibit -3 PEDM's Organization Support Structure Figure 11 Figure -1 132 kV line Depicting actual position along with RoW and extent of damage 12 Figure- la 132 kV Tower base showing impact on agricultural land and crop 13 Figure -2 33 KV lines (Single & H pole) depicting base area impact 14 Figure -3 Typical Plan of Transmission line Tower footing indicating the above position and extent of damage 15 Figure -3a Schematic Diagram indicating area of influence/impact for 132 kV D/C transmission line Map 16 Map -1 Forest Cover Map of Mizoram 17 Map-la Proposed line route in respect of realignment of road under MSRP-ll and protected area 17 Map- 2 Alternatives Route Alignment for 132kV S/C (on D/C Tower) Lungsen- Chawngte & 132 kV S/C (on D/C Tower) Chawngte - S. Bungtlang Tran. line 18 Map -3 IBAT image for 132 kV S/C Chawngte - S. Bungtlang Tr. Line Plate 19 Plate-1 Proposed substations location SECTION - 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.0 BACKGROUND The road-map for development of power sector specifying the need for strengthening of overall Transmission, Sub-transmission and Distribution system of NER and Sikkim was brought out in the "Pasighat Proclamation on Power" released during the first Sectoral Summit of North Eastern Council at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh in January 2007. Pursuant to recommendations of Pasighat summit, a Sub-Group was constituted under the Chairmanship of Member (Power System), Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Transmission, Sub-transmission and Distribution related issues in North Eastern Region. The sub-group submitted its report in December, 2007 wherein a comprehensive scheme for strengthening of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution system was evolved by CEA in consultation with POWERGRID and states of North Eastern Region and Sikkim. Subsequently, a number of meetings took place regarding methodology for execution and funding of the scheme. In the meeting taken by Member, Planning Commission on February 24, 2009 and meeting of Committee of PIB chaired by Secretary, Department of Expenditure on March 24, 2009, it was decided that DPRs of the scheme comprising transmission, sub-transmission and distribution system upto 33kV should be prepared by POWERGRID. Accordingly, DPRs for strengthening of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution system in Mizoram were prepared and submitted to Ministry of DONER / Ministry of Power / Power and Electricity Deptt, Govt. of Mizoram (PEDM) by POWERGRID. Among the NER States and Sikkim, the project in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is proposed to be funded by Govt. of India. Implementation of the scheme in other 6 states in NER viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur & Nagaland is proposed through funding from World Bank / Govt. of India. The scheme is proposed to be funded by World Bank in three tranches. Accordingly, priority transmission, sub-transmission and distribution schemes to be taken up under tranche-1 of the World Bank fund have been finalized by CEA in consultation with the state and POWERGRID. Ministry of Power (MoP), Gol has appointed POWERGRID as Design cum Implementation Supervision Consultant (i.e. Project Management Consultant-PMC) and now re-designated as Implementing Agency (IA) to the six (6) North Eastern States for the said project. However, the ownership of the assets shall remain with the respective State government or State Utilities, which upon progressive commissioning shall be handed over to them for taking care of Operation and Maintenance of assets. The present report deals with Initial Environment Assessment for part of priority works of strengthening of transmission & distribution System in Mizoram under Tranche-1. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 1 1.1 BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT The proposed transmission and distribution schemes will not only improve overall power supply situation but will also improve reliability, quality, security and enhancement of power supply in the State. 1.2 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION The state of Mizoram is spread over an area of about 21100 sq. km with a population of more than 11 Lakhs. The present per capita energy consumption is of the order of 377 units (kWh) against the regional per capita consumption of about 258 units and national per capita consumption of about 779 units. The state meets its power requirement through about 49 MW of self-generation and about 66 MW of power allocation from various central sector generation projects of NHPC and NEEPCO. The present demand (met) is of the order of 75 MW whereas the un-restricted demand is about 85 MW. As most of the generation projects in the north eastern region are hydro in nature, the state faces shortage of power during low-hydro generation condition. Presently, the state draws its share of power from central sector generating stations through following inter-state transmission system: * Aizawal(POWERGID) - Zemabawk(Mizoram) 132kV D/C line * Badarpur(POWERGRID) - Kolasib(Mizoram) - Aizawal(PG) 132kV S/C inter- state transmission system. Further, Aizawal (POWERGRID) is also connected with the states of Tripura and Manipur via Aizawal-Kumarghat and Aizawal-Jiribam 132kV S/C interstate lines respectively. As per the 18th Electric Power Survey of CEA, the future demand of the state is expected to grow to about 285 MW by year 2016-17 and 352 MW by year 2021-22. This shall be met through various hydro and thermal projects coming up in the north- eastern region in near future, which are as follows: * Pallatana GBPP : 726 MW * Bongaigaon TPS : 750 MW * Kameng HEP :600 MW * Lower Subansiri HEP : 2000 MW The state has a share of about 90 MW from these future generation schemes. With this, the total share of the state from central sector generating stations shall be about 156 MW. A 400 kV interconnection (initially operated at 132 kV level) has been planned to transfer power from these future generation schemes to the state of Mizoram, which is as below: * Silchar(POWERGRID) - Melriat(POWERGRID) 400 kV D/C line (initially operated at 132 kV) - under construction * Melriat(POWERGRID) - Simhui(Mizoram) 132 kV D/C line IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 2 * LILO of one ckt of Aizawal(POWERGRID) - Zemabawk(Mizoram) 132kV D/C line at Melriat(PG) The present intra-state transmission system of the state is quite old & weak and is unable to cater to the growing power requirements of the state. Although the present T&D system covers many areas of the state, it is inadequate in its reach and due to non-availability of redundant T&D system, outage of any transmission system element results in long term power shortages making the system highly unreliable. Besides, some of the network elements have undergone long term outage due to break-down. Therefore, it has become essential to address the above situation through remedial measures in the transmission and distribution system. Accordingly, phase-wise strengthening of transmission & distribution system has been proposed. The transmission schemes proposed under DPR are priority schemes under Tranche-1 of the World Bank Fund and are essential for improving the power supply situation in the state. Implementation of these schemes will improve quantity, reliability, quality, security of the power supply in the state. 1.3 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS a) Project Name NER Power System Improvement Project (NERSPIP) - Tranche- 1, Mizoram b) Location Different parts of Mizoram State c) Beneficiary States/UT Mizoram d) Project Cost Rs.316.76 Crores e) Commissioning Schedule 2019 1.4 PROJECT SCOPE & PRESENT STUDY The present Initial Environment Assessment Report (IEAR) is a document developed to identify possible environmental and social issues associated with the construction of 132 KV transmission lines & associated 132/33 kV substations and 33 kV distribution lines and associated 33/11 kV substations in Lunglei and Lawngtlai district of Mizoram, covered under "NER Power System Improvement Project". The IEAR provides insight on possible environment & social issues and also describe management measures to minimize/mitigate it based on PEDM's Environment and Social Policy & Procedures Framework (ESPPF). The scope of IEAR covers the following subprojects; SI. Name of the Line Name of the New I Existing No. Substation A. Transmission Scheme 1. Lungsen - Chawngte 132 kV S/C Establishment of 2 x 12.5 MVA, line (charged at 33 KV) - 35.03 km 132/33 kV new substation at Lungsen IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 3 2 Chawngte-S. Bungtlang 132 kV S/C Augmentation of Lunglei substation line via S. Diltlang (Charged at 33 by replacing existing 2x12.5 MVA, KV) - 40.54 km 132/33 KV transformer with 2 x 25 MVA 132/33 KV transformer B. Distribution Scheme 1. 33 kV line from 132/33 KV Lungsen Establishment of 33/11 kV new (new) substation to 33/11 kV substation at South Bungtlang Lungsen (existing) substation- 5 km The project activities include the survey for finalizing the route alignment and installation of transmission/distribution lines and construction of substations (civil and electrical installation). Lattice towers/ poles are then erected on designated places using normal excavation and foundations thereafter conductors are strung across these using manual/stringing machines. The construction of substations is regular civil works for small buildings. The electrical installations consist of the transformers, breakers, capacitors etc. and other protection/controlling devices to ensure required power flow. A power map showing the transmission grid of Mizoram highlighting the above lines and other new projects placed as Exhibit - I. Schematic map showing the various subprojects covered under the subject lEAR is placed in Exhibit - 2. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 4 SECTION - I: BASE LINE DATA 2.0 The proposed project is an intra-state power sector project located in the State of Mizoram and project area covers the Lunglei and Lawngtlai districts of Mizoram. The basic environmental settings of the State and subject project area is given below: 2.1 MIZORAM Mizoram, is one of seven North Eastern States of India, collectively known as Seven Sisters. It shares international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar in south and domestic borders with Manipur, Assam and Tripura in North. The area of the state is 21,090 sq km which is 0.64% of the country's geographical area. The state lies between latitude 21056' N and 24o31'N and longitude 92016' E and 93026' E. The average altitude ranges from 500 m to 800 m with the maximum reaching 2,157m in Blue Mountain (Phawngpui). The tropic of cancer runs through the state nearly at its middle. The general land use pattern of the state is given in Table 2.1. Table-2.1 Land use Pattern Land Use Area in '000 ha Percentage Total geographical area 2,108 Reporting area for land utilization 2,075 100.00 Forests 1,585 76.39 Not available for cultivation 95 4.58 Permanent pastures and other grazing lands 5 0.24 Land under misc. Tree crops and groves 41 1.98 Culturable wasteland 7 0.34 Fallow lands other than current fallows 183 8.82 Current fallows 61 2.94 Net area sown 97 4.97 Source: Land Use Statistics, Ministry ofAgriculture, GOI, 2011-12 Lunglei district is located at 22.880N & 92.730E with an average elevation of 722 metres. Total geographical area of the district is 4,538 sq.km. Lawngtlai is located at 22.50oN 92.900E . Total geographic area of the district is 2,557 sq. km.. Climate The climate of Mizoram can be classified as Moist Tropical to Moist Sub-tropical. The winter temperature varies from 110 C to 240 C, while summer temperature varies from 180 C to 290 C. The region is influenced by monsoons, raining heavily from May to September, while winters are relatively rain free. As per National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the state is located in a region, where Cyclones and Landslides can cause weather related emergencies. The average annual rainfall of the state ranges from 2,160 mm to 3,500 mm The climate of the Lunglei district closely resembles that of the state. Lawngtlai district has a moderate climate. In general, it is cool in summer and not very cold in winter. In winter the temperature varies from 8 oC to 24 oC and in summer, the temperature varies between 18 oC and 32 oC. The district is under the direct influence of south-west monsoon and heavy precipitation is usually received from May to September every year. The average annual rainfall is about 2558 mm. The hottest period is from March to August every year. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 5 Minerals There are no useful minerals of economic significance apart from clays in the River Tlawng beds. The main mineral of Mizoram is hard rock of tertiary period formation which is crushed to various sizes of aggregate material. This product is very important for road construction work and building materials. Apart from these, several reports from Geological Survey of India and state Geology and Mining wing of industries Department have indicated the availability of minor minerals in different places. A number of oil and gas exploration activities have taken place due the geological condition with which Mizoram has been formed, leading to the possibilities that Oil reserves would be confirmed. However, major deposits of economic importance have not been reported so far in the State. Soils Typical soils in the state are sandy loam and clay loam, which have been heavily leached due to the high slopes leaving it porous and lacking in minerals or humus. The soils in the state are near neutral to strongly acidic (pH 4.5 - 7.3). Water Resources The most important and useful rivers of Mizoram are the Tlawng (also known as Dhaleswari or Katakhal), Tut (Gutur), Tuirial (Sonai) and Tuivawl which flow through the northern territory and eventually join river Barak in Cachar. The Koldoyne (Chhimtuipui) which originates in Myanmar, is an important river in the south Mizoram. It has four tributaries and the river is in patches. The Western part is drained by Karnaphuli (Khawthlang tuipui) and its tributaries. Lakes in the state are scattered all over the state. But the most important of them are Palak, Tamdil, Rungdil; and Rengdil. The Palak lake is situated in Chhimtuipui District in southern Mizoram and covers an area of 30 Ha. It is believed the lake was created as a result of an earthquake or a flood. The Tamdil lake is a natural lake situated 85 kms from Aizawal. The main rivers flowing through project districts are Kaladan, Tuiphang Chhimtuipui, Ngengpui, Chawngte etc. However, the project activity is not going to impact these water bodies in any way as the route alignment of proposed transmission and distribution lines has only one river crossing of normal span over Tuichang river, Ecological Resources The recorded forest area in the state is 16,717. sq. km which is around 79.30% of its geographical area. However, based on the interpretation of satellite data of January 2011, Forest cover of state is spread over an area of 19,054 sq.km. which is 90.38% of the State's geographical area.. According to legal status, Reserve Forest constitute 7909 sq. km, Protected Forests constitute 3568 sq. km and un-classed forests constitute 5240 sq. km of the total Forest Area (Map -1). In terms of forest canopy density classes, the State has 138.00 sq.km. very dense forest, 5900 sq.km. moderately dense forest and 13,016 sq.km. open forest. Forest types occurring in the State are Tropical Semi Evergreen, Tropical Moist Deciduous, Subtropical Broadleaved Hill and Subtropical Pine Forests. Apart from normal tree species of Bamboo, banana, orchid, other major species of forest comprises of Teak(Tectona IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 6 grandis), Sal (Shorea robusta). Pine (Pinus khasiana), Champa (Magnolia champaca), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Gamari (Gmelina arborea), Needlewood (Skima wallichi) etc. Distribution of Forest in Forest type groups is shown in the below given pie diagram: Subtropical Subtropical Pine Tropical Mais Broadleaved Forest, Deciduos Hill Forest, 0%2%Forest, 27.40% 004 11 Tropical Semi Evergreen Forest, 71.94% The proposed transmission and distribution lines shall pass through Lunglei & Lawngtlai district having forest cover of 92.72 % & 92.61 % respectively. However, by adopting careful route selection technique, forest area involvements along routes of all transmission and distribution lines under the subject scheme have been completely avoided thereby minimizing ecological disturbance. The details of forest resources available in the project districts are as follows: District Geographic (Area in Sq. km) % Forest Area Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total cover forest forest forest Lunglei 4536 1 1,292 3,003 4,196 92.50 Lawngtlai 2,557 0 704 1,646 2,356 91.93 Protected Areas Mizoram has two National Parks and eight Wildlife Sanctuaries covering an area of 1,240.75 Sq km which constitute 5.89% of the state's geographical area. Dampa Tiger Reserve is situated in the state covering an area of 500 sq km. The details of various Protected Areas located in the state are given below: SI. Name of Protected Areas Area in sq.km. District 1 Murlen National Park 100 Champhai 2 Phawngpui National Park 50 Lawngtlai 3 Dampa Tiger Reserve 500 Mamit 4 Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary 110 Lawngtlai 5 Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary 35.75 Lunglei 6 Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary 60 Champhai 7 Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary 35 Aizawl 8 Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary 50 Lunglei 9 Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary 50 Kolasib 10 Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary 250 Saiha Total 1240.75 IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 7 The important faunal species reported from reserve forest and Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary are Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang), Hoolock Gibbon (Hylobates hoolock), Oriental Small-clawed Otter (Amblonyx cinereus), and Hairyfooted Flying Squirrel (Belomys pearsoni), Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus), Gaur (Bos frontalis), Phayre's Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus phayre), Tiger (Panthera tigris), Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Barking deer(Muntiacus muntjak), Sambar(Rusa unicolor), Wild boar(Sus scrofa), , Rhesus macaque(Macaca mulatta) & Common langur (Hanuman langur), etc. Some important avian fauna found in sanctuary are the Whitecheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis), Great Pied Horn bill (Buceros bicornis), Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), Spot- breasted Scimitar Babbler (Pomatorhinus erythrogenys), Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus), White-crested (Laughingthrush Garrulax leucolophus), Great-eared Nightjar (Eurostopodus macrotis), Nepal Babbler (Pnoepyga immaculate), Red- headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus), Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus), Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulent) and Black Bazar (Aviceda leuphotes) etc As evident from the above table that 4 protected areas are located in Lunglei and Lawngtlai districts. However, the proposed transmission and distribution lines don't pass through any protected area like national parks, sanctuaries, elephant reserves/corridors and biosphere reserves etc. and are sited at sufficient distance from these protected areas through careful route selection. The nearest Protected Area i.e. Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 0.6 Km from Chawngte - S. Bungtlang 132 kV S/C transmission line route alignment. The alignment is routed parallel to under construction Chawngte - S. Bungtlang road under Bank funded scheme of MSRP-11. However, in view of the proposed realignment the matter was discussed with Project Director and other concerned officials of PWD. During the discussion it emerged that the proposed realignment of road is at very initial stage and even the feasibility studies have not yet commenced and may take at least 2 years for starting the project. Moreover, it may also be seen in attached map (Map-la) that the proposed realignment of road is not significantly deviating from existing road and also in respect of Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence, there seems to be no rationale for shifting transmission line route alignment which has already been chosen carefully avoiding habitation along the existing road and sanctuary. Wetland The state of Mizoram has a total wetland area of 13988 Ha, which is 0.66% of total geographical area of the State. Total number of wetlands present in the State is 88, but none of the wetlands is in the Ramsar list. Palak and Timdil are important wetlands of the State, which are identified under National Wetland Conservation Programme. However, none of these wetlands are getting involved! impacted in routing/RoW of proposed lines and locating substations. Human and Economic Development Mizoram's gross state domestic product (GSDP) in 2012-2013 stood at Rs. 7714 crores. The state's gross state domestic product (GSDP) growth rate was nearly 10% annually over 2001-2013 period. Both Agriculture and Industries contribute around 20% each in state's economy, while the contribution of tertiary/service sector stands at 60%. Though, the contribution of Agriculture in economy is around 20%, IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 8 about 60% of state's population depends upon agriculture and allied sector. Jhum cultivation is still carried out in state. Paddy is the primary food crop of the state. Mandarin Orange, Hatkora, Lemon, Banana, Pineapple, Papaya, Grape, Avocado are the main fruits grown in the state. The major vegetables grown in the state include Squash, Potato, Cabbage, Brinjal, Tomato, French Bean, Lady's Finger, Pumpkin, French Mustard, Bitter gourd etc. Various spices like Turmeric, Chillies, Ginger and Chillies are also grown. Industrial sector in Mizoram is limited to Micro and Small Industries. Upto 2010-11, 8088 small scale industrial units were registered in the state. (Ref: Economic Survey, Mizoram 2012-13). However, there is good potential for development of Agri based and Forest product based industries in the state. Zoram Industrial Development Corporation (ZIDCO) has been established by the state Govt in collaboration with the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). The purpose of ZIDCO is to set up industrial units of its own as well as to assist various enterprises. Another similar organization called Zoram Electronics Development Corporation has been established to promote electronics industry. Similarly, a State Government Undertaking called Mizoram Food and Allied Industries Corporation has been established to develop industries based on agro-horticulture products. With abundant scenic beauty and a pleasant climate, Mizoram has huge potential to develop its tourism related industries. The per capita income of Mizoram stood at Rs. 54689 against a National per capita income of Rs. 61,564 in year 2011-12. The state scores high on the front of literacy with a literacy rate of 91.6%, which is 3rd highest in India. The sex ratio of the state stands at 1000:975 agianst the National sex ratio of 1000:940. There are 370 Health Sub Centres, 57 PHCs and 12 CHCs in the state. About 25.2% of children are malnourished, while infant mortality rate stands at 37 per 1000 infants born. The state has around 3894 numbers of schools at different level of education. In Lawngtlai district one-third of the total inhabitants of rely entirely on agriculture, which is mostly based on traditional method of shifting cultivation. Only a small fraction of urban population is involved in permanent employment, such as state government service, bank and schools, and few engaged in small-scale business. The economic status of the district is in fact the lowest among the districts in Mizoram. Similarly most of the indigenous local inhabitants of Lunglei district depends on agriculture and earn their livelihood from growing crops. The cash crops of coffee and rubber help the district to earn its revenue. The farmers of the district mostly practice the traditional method of shifting cultivation, which is popularly referred to as jhum. Rice is the principal crop in the agricultural economy. Cottage industries produce handloomed cloth, furniture, agricultural equipment, woven textiles, and bamboo and cane work. Additional/detailed information regarding the environmental and social features along the alignment is provided in Section- IV. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 9 SECTION III: POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 3.0 Power transmission and distribution project activities by their inherent nature and flexibility have negligible impacts on environmental and social attributes. Indian laws relating to environmental and social issues have strengthened in the last decade both due to local needs and international commitments. PEDM undertakes its activities within the purview of Indian and State specific laws keeping in mind appropriate international obligations and directives and guidelines with respect to environmental and social considerations of Funding Agencies. 3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL 3.1.1 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS Subsequent to the first United Nations Conference on Human Environment at Stockholm in June, 1972, which emphasized the need to preserve and protect the natural environment, the Constitution of India was amended through the historical 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 by inserting Article 48-A and 51-A (g) for protection and promotion of the environment under the Directive Principles of State Policy and the Fundamental Duties respectively. The amendment, inter alia provide: "The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country". (New Article 48A) "It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures". (New Article 51 A (g) Article 21 of the constitution provides, "no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law". Article 21 is the heart of the fundamental rights and has received expanded meaning from time to time after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1978. The Article 21 guarantees fundamental right to life - a life of dignity to be lived in a proper environment, free of danger of disease and infection. Recently, Supreme Court has broadly and liberally interpreted the Article 21, transgressed into the area of protection of environment, and held that the protection of environment and citizen's right to live in eco-friendly atmosphere interpreted as the basic right guaranteed under Article 21. Thus the Indian Constitution has now two fold provision: (a) On the one hand, it gives directive to the State for the protection and improvement of environment. (b) On the other hand the citizens owe a constitutional duty to protect and improve natural environment. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 10 Article 371 G Provides special provision with respect to state of Mizoram which states "no act of parliament in respect of religious and social practices of the Mizos, Mizo customary laws and procedures, administration of civil and criminal justices involving decisions according to Mizo customary law and ownership and transfer of land shall apply to the state of Mizoram, unless Legislative Assembly of the state, by a resolution, so decides". Sixth Schedule Special provisions have been extended to the Tribal Areas of the Mizoram state under the Sixth Schedule [Articles 244(2) and 275(1) of the constitution] in addition to basic fundamental rights. The Sixth Schedule is entirely focused at protection of tribal areas and interests by allowing self-governance through constitutional institutions at the district or regional level. These institutions are entrusted with the twin task of protecting tribal cultures and customs and undertaking development tasks. The Sixth Schedule provides for administration of tribal areas as autonomous entities. The administration of an autonomous district is vested in a District Council and of an autonomous region, in a Regional Council. These Councils are endowed with legislative, judicial, executive and financial powers. These institutions were expected to integrate these areas with the modern system of administration while preserving the traditional autonomy and local self-governing institutes of the tribal people. There are three District Councils cover two administrative districts- Lawngthlai and Saiha. 1. Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) - Area 1,500 sq km. 2. Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) - Area 1,445 sq. km 3. Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) - Area 1,871 sq.km. 3.1.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL) * GoM order/sanction under The Electricity Act, 2003 Sanction of GoM is a mandatory requirement for taking up any new transmission/ distribution project under the section 68(1) of The Electricity Act, 2003. The sanction authorizes PEDM to plan and coordinate activities to commission the new project. Electricity act does not explicitly deal with environmental implications of activities related to power transmission, distribution and construction of substation. However, PEDM integrates environmental protection within its project activities. * Forest Clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 When transmission projects pass through forest land, clearance has to be obtained from relevant authorities under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. This Act was enacted to prevent rapid deforestation and environmental degradation. State governments cannot de-reserve any forest land or authorize its use for any non- forest purposes without approval from the Central government. PEDM projects, IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS I I when involving forest areas, undergo detailed review and approval procedures to obtain a Forest Clearance certificate from MoEF, Government of India before starting any construction activity in designated forest area. * Environmental Clearances under Environment (Protection) Act,1986 Since transmission & distribution line projects are environmentally clean and do not involve any disposal of solid waste, effluents and hazardous substances in land, air and water, they are kept out of the purview of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, amendment in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on 7th May' 1992 made it necessary to obtain clearance from MoEF for power transmission projects in three districts in the Aravalis (viz., Alwar in Rajasthan and Gurgaon & Mewat in Haryana). The Aravali range, in these two areas, is heavily degraded; hence, any industrial activity there becomes critical. Environment Impact Notification, 1994 & 2006 lays down specific project categories that require clearance from MoEF. However, Power transmission and distribution projects are not included in this list. * Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 MoEF vide its notification dated 17th July, 2000 under the section of 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has notified rules for regulation /control of Ozone Depleting Substances under Montreal Protocol adopted on 16th September 1987. As per the notification certain control and regulation has been imposed on manufacturing, import, export and use of these compound. PEDM shall follow provisions of notification and phase out all equipments which uses these substances and planning to achieve CFC free organization in near future. * Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 MoEF vide its notification dated 16th May, 2001 under the section of 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has put certain restriction on disposal of used batteries and its handling. As per the notification it is the responsibility of bulk consumer (PEDM) to ensure that used batteries are not disposed of, in any manner, other than by depositing with the dealer/manufacturer/registered recycler/importer/ reconditioner or at the designated collection centres and to file half yearly return in prescribed form to the concerned State Pollution Control Board. * Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 Vide notification dated 24th September, 2008 under the EPA, 1986, MoEF notified rules for environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes to ensure that the hazardous wastes are managed in a manner which shall protect health and the environment against the adverse effects that may result from such waste. The used transformer oil has been declared as a hazardous waste vide this notification. PEDM, being a bulk user of transformer oil shall comply with the provisions of the said rules (MoEF notification dated 24th September 2008) if the practice of storing of IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 12 used oil is maintained. In case it is decided to outsource the process of recycle of used oil to registered recycler as per the provisions of notification then PEDM shall submit the desired return in prescribed form to concerned State Pollution Control Board at the time of disposal of used oil. * E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 Vide notification dated 12th May 2011 under the EPA, 1986, MoEF notified rules for environmentally sound management of e-waste to ensure that e-waste are managed in a manner which shall protect health and the environment against the adverse effects that may result from hazardous substance contained in such wastes. Thus, it is the responsibility of the bulk consumer (i.e. PEDM) to ensure that e-waste generated is channelized to authorized collection center(s) or registered dismantler(s) or recycler(s) or is return to the pick-up of take back services provided by the producer. PEDM, being a bulk consumer of electrical and electronics equipments shall maintain the record as per Form-2 for scrutiny by State Pollution Control Board. * The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed at Rio de Janeiro on the 5th June, 1992 of which India is also a party, MoEF has enacted the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith. As per the provision of act, certain area which are rich in biodiversity and encompasses unique and representative ecosystems are identified and designated as Biosphere Reserve to facilitate its conservation. All restrictions applicable to protected areas like National Park & Sanctuaries are also applicable to these reserves. PEDM will abide by the provision of act wherever applicable and try to totally avoid these biosphere reserves while finalizing the route alignment. * The Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 This act recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation in forest land to forest dwelling. Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have been residing in such forests for generations but whose rights could not be recognized. The definitions of forest dwelling schedule tribes, forestland, forest rights, forest villages, etc. have been included in Section 2 of the Act. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is the nodal agency for implementation of the Act while field implementation is the responsibility of the government agencies. Its implementation has also been linked with forest clearance process under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 w.e.f. August 2009 by MoEF. PEDM shall abide by the provisions of the act if any portion of the transmission line is passing through forest land, in occupation of the forest dwelling scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers for laying of transmission lines. However, for linear projects including transmission lines obtaining IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 13 of NoC from the gram sabha has been exempted for the requirement of FRA compliance as per MoEF circular dated 5th February 2013. 3.1.3 FUNDING AGENCY For PEDM, mandatory environment requirements with respect to WB Operational Policies are as follows: * World Bank (WB) Operational Policies (OP) 4.01: Environmental Assessment The policy objective is to ensure the environmental and social soundness and sustainability of investment projects and support integration of environmental and social aspects of projects in the decision-making process. PEDM takes remedial measures to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impact and improve environmental performance. Environment Assessment will take into account the natural environment, human health and safety, and social aspects and trans- boundary and global environmental aspects. During EA process public is also informed at every stage of project execution and their views are considered during decision-making process. * World Bank OP 4.04: Natural Habitats The policy objective is to promote sustainable development by supporting the protection, conservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of natural habitats and their functions. * World Bank OP 4.11: Physical Cultural Resources The policy objective is to preserve PCR and in avoiding their destruction or damage. PCR includes resources of archeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, and religious (including graveyards and burial sites), aesthetic, or other cultural significance. * World Bank OP 4.36: Forests The objective of this policy is to realize the potential of forests to reduce poverty in a sustainable manner, integrate forests effectively into sustainable economic development, and protect the vital local and global environmental services and values of forests. 3.2 SOCIAL 3.2.1 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS Constitutional provisions in regard to social safeguards are well enshrined in the preamble such as JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles guarantee the right to life and liberty. Health, safety and livelihood have been interpreted as part of this larger IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 14 right. Social safeguards provisions are dealt in detail in different Article such as Article-14, 15 17, 23, 24, 25, 46, 330, 332 etc PEDM shall implement the said constitutional provision in true sprit to fulfill its environmental and social obligations and responsibilities. 3.2.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL) The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARRA) : Govt. of India replaced the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and notified the new RFCTLARRA, 2013 which came into force from 1st January 2014. This act ensures appropriate identification of the affected families/households, fair compensation and rehabilitation of titleholders and non-titleholders. However, the new act i.e. RFCTLARRA, 2013 authorizes State Govt. (i.e. GoM) or its authorized Government agency to complete the whole process of acquisition of private land including Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Action Plan for R&R (i.e. Rehabilitation and Resettlement) & its implementation and the PEDM responsibility is limited to identification and selection of suitable land based on technical requirement and ensuring budget allocation. However, it is worth mentioning that this Act is not applicable to Mizoram, till the state legislative Assembly adopts a resolution in this regard, as per the provision of Article 371 G of the Constitution of India. * Rights of Way and Compensation under Electricity Act, 2003: The Electricity Act, 2003 has a provision for notifying transmission company under section 164 (B) to avail benefits of eminent domain provided under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Under this section PEDM may seek for GoM authorization to exercise all the powers that the Telegraph authority possesses and can spot, construct and erect towers without acquiring the land. Moreover, all damages due to its activity shall be compensated at market rate. In case of agricultural or private land the provisions of section- 67 and or section-68 (5 & 6) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and section-10 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 are followed for assessment and payment of compensation towards such damages. * The Mizoram (Land Revenue) Act, 2013: The act provides for procedure to be followed in case of allotment of govt. land, its tax collection etc. It also specifically mention about the land not to be processed for allotment within the areas of 800 metres measuring from the centre on either side of the following rivers, which may alter the transmission alignment in some cases. (a) Tlawng; (b) Tut; (c) Teirei; (d) Langkaih;(e) Chemlui; (f) Serlui;(g) Tuivawl; (h) Tuirini; (i) Tuirial; (j) Kau;(k) De; (1) Phairuang;(m) Tuiruang ; (n) Khawthlangtuipui;(o) Mat; (p) Tuichang (Lunglei District); (q) Tuichang ; (r) Tuipui;(s) Tiau. 1 The new land acquisition act i.e RFCTLARRA,2013 is currently not applicable in the State as the State Legislative Assembly has not yet adopted the resolution regarding applicability of new act as per provision under article 371 G of the constitution of India. Based on current requirementfor tranche-1, land acquisition is not an issue as landfor all substaions covered under this tranche is in possession ofPEDM. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 15 3.2.3 FUNDING AGENCY For PEDM, mandatory social requirements with respect to WB Operational Policies are as follows: * World Bank OP 4.12: Involuntary Resettlement This policy covers direct economic and social impacts both resulting from Bank- assisted investment projects, and are caused by the involuntary taking of land. To avoid or minimize involuntary resettlement and, where this is not feasible, assist displaced persons in improving or at least restoring their livelihoods and standards of living in real terms relative to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation, whichever is higher. * World Bank OP 4.10: Indigenous People (IP) This policy contributes to the Bank's mission of poverty reduction and sustainable development by ensuring that the development process fully respects the dignity, human rights, economies, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. The objective is to design and implement projects in a way that fosters full respect for indigenous peoples" so that they receive culturally compatible social and economic benefits, and do not suffer adverse effects during the development process. The project shall ascertain broad community support for the project based on social assessment and free prior and informed consultation with the affected Tribal community, if any. IAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 16 SECTION IV: APPROACH FOR ROUTE/SITE SELECTION 4.0 ROUTE SELECTION - (ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT PROCESSI At the system planning stage itself one of the factors that govern the evolution of system is the possible infringement with the forest. Wherever such infringements are substantial, different alternative options are considered. The route/ site selection criteria followed is detailed below: While identifying the transmission and distribution system, preliminary route selection is done by PEDM based on the Survey of India Topo sheets, Forest Atlas (Govt. of India's Publication) and Google Maps etc. During route alignment all possible efforts are made to avoid the forest involvement completely or to keep it to the barest minimum, whenever it becomes unavoidable due to the geography of terrain or heavy cost involved in avoiding it. Presence of important/protected natural habitats (IUCN category I - IV) is verified by superimposing the proposed alternative alignment on the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBA T2) map 4.1 STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES Environmental Criteria for Route selection For selection of optimum route, the following points are taken into consideration: (i) The route of the proposed transmission & distribution lines does not involve any human rehabilitation. (ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the transmission & distribution line. (iii) The proposed route of transmission & distribution line does not create any threat to the survival of any community with special reference to Tribal Community. (iv)The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services like playgrounds, schools, other establishments etc.. (v) The line route does not pass through any Sanctuaries, National Park etc. (vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources. In order to achieve this, PEDM undertakes route selection for individual transmission and distribution lines in close consultation with representatives of concerned Forest Department and the Department of Revenue. Although under the law, PEDM has right of eminent domain yet alternative alignments are considered keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors during site selection, with minor alterations often added to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and settlements at execution stage. 2 IBAT is a very informative decision-making tool to address possible infringement with potential biodiversity important areas and has been developed through a partnership of global conservation leaders including Bird Life International, Conservation Intemational (CI), the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (lUCN) for conservation/protection of such areas IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 17 * As a rule, alignments are generally cited away from major towns, whenever possible, to account for future urban expansion. * Similarly, forests are avoided to the extent possible, and when it is not possible, a route is selected in consultation with the local Divisional Forest Officer, that causes minimum damage to existing forest resources. * Alignments are selected to avoid wetlands and unstable areas for both financial and environmental reasons. In addition, care is also taken to avoid National parks, Sanctuaries, Eco-sensitive zones, Tiger reserves, Biosphere reserves, Elephant corridors and IBA sites etc. Keeping above in mind the routes of proposed lines under the project has been so aligned that it takes care of above factors. As such different alternatives for transmission lines were studied with the help of Govt. published data like Forest atlas, Survey of India topo maps, Google Maps etc. to arrive at most optimum route which can be taken up for detailed survey and assessment of environmental & social impacts for their proper management. 4.1.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES ROUTE ALIGNMENT FOR 132 KV S/C (ON DIC TOWER) LUNGSEN- CHAWNGTE TRANSMISSION LINE Three different alignments (Map-2) were studied with the help of Google Maps and walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. The comparative details of these three alternatives in respect of the proposed line are as follows: S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III 1. Route particulars i. Route Length (km) 35.03 38.15 41.66 ii. Terrain Hilly/Undulated 100% 100% 100% Plain Nil Nil Nil 2. Environmental details i. Name of District Lunglei & Lawgtlai Lunglei & Lawgtlai Lunglei & Lawgtlai through which the line passes ii. Town in alignment Nil. Nil. Nil. Nearby Semi urban Nearby Semi urban Nearby Semi urban area are Lungsen, area are Lungsen, area are Lungsen, Ratlangg, Lalnutui, Ratlangg, Lalnutui, Ratlangg, Lalnutui, Lungrang, Rangta, Lungrang, Rangta, Lungrang, Rangta, Ruatlang Chwangte Ruatlang Chwangte Ruatlang Chwangte iii. House within Shall be Shall be Shall be ROW ascertained after ascertained after ascertained after detailed survey detailed survey detailed survey iv. Forest involvement Nil Nil Nil in Ha . IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 18 S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III v. Type of Forest (RF/PF/Mangrove! Wildlife Area! Elephant corridor/ N.A. N.A. N.A. Biodiversity Hotspots/Biosphere Reserve/Wetlands or any other environmentally sensitive area.) vi. Density of Forests N.A. N.A. N.A. vii. Others Line is passing Line is passing Line is passing through Jhum through Jhum through Jhum cultivation land cultivation land cultivation land and and private/ and private/ private/ community community owned community owned owned land having land having some land having some some tree cover tree cover tree cover viii. Type of flora Bamboo(Bambusa Bamboo(Bambusa Bamboo(Bambusa vulgaris), Gamari vulgaris), Gamari vulgaris), Gamari (Gmelina arborea), (Gmelina arborea), (Gmelina arborea), Champa(Magnolia Champa(Magnolia Champa(Magnolia champaca), champaca), champaca), Banyan(Ficus Banyan(Ficus Banyan(Ficus benghalensis) benghalensis) benghalensis) Gulmohar (Delonix Gulmohar (Delonix Gulmohar (Delonix regia) Needlewood regia) Needlewood regia) Needlewood (Skima wallichi) (Skima wallichi) (Skima wallichi) ix. Type of fauna Porcupine (Hystrix Porcupine (Hystrix Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Mongoose indica), Mongoose indica), Mongoose (Herpestes (Herpestes (Herpestes edwardsii) and edwardsii) and edwardsii) and common fauna like common fauna like common fauna like Fox, Monkey, Fox, Monkey, Fox, Monkey, Sparrow etc. Sparrow etc. Sparrow etc. x. Endangered Nil Nil Nil species, if any xi. Historical/cultural Nil Nil Nil monuments xii. Any other Line is mostly relevant passing along the information existing Lungsen- Chwngte state road (Portion from Chhumkhum- Chawngte appx. 42 km is being upgraded under scheme MSRP-II funded by World Bank) IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 19 S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III 3 Compensation Cost (in Lakhs) i. Crop (Non Forest) Provision of 5 Provision of 5 Provision of 5 Lakhs/km kept Lakhs/km kept Lakhs/km kept in the budget in the budget in the budget ii. Forest (CA+NPV) N.A. N.A. N.A. 4. No. of Crossings (Nos.) i. Highway Nil Nil Nil (National/State) ii. Power line Nil Nil Nil iii. Railway line Nil Nil Nil iv. River crossing 1 1 1 5. Overall Remarks Easier access as it Line length is Access is very is routed along the more in difficult due to non Lungsen-Chawngte comparison to Alt- existing roads and state road. 1. paths up to the route and line length is highest. From the comparative analysis of three alternative routes, it is evident that Alternative- I is not only shorter in length than alternative II & III but also involve less tree felling as it passes mostly through Jhum cultivated areas with low density tree cover area. Furthermore, Alternative- I is easily accessible due to its proximity to existing corridor of Lungsen-Chawngte road which is now being upgraded under scheme MSRP-II funded by World Bank.Hence, Alternative - I is considered as the most optimized route and recommended for detailed survey 4.1.3 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES ROUTE ALIGNMENT FOR 132 KV S/C (ON DIC TOWER) CHAWNGTE- S. BUNGTLANG TRANSMISSION LINE Three different alignments (Map-2) were studied with the help of Google Maps and walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. This was then verified on web-based IBAT Database and an image for the same is provided in Map - 3. The comparative details of these three alternatives in respect of the proposed line are as follows: S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III 1. Route particulars i. Route Length (km) 40.54 44.59 45.11 ii. Terrain Hilly/Undulated 100% 100% 100% Plain Nil Nil Nil 2. Environmental details i. Name of District Lawngtlai Lawngtlai Lawngtlai through which the line passes ii. Town in No major township. No major township. No major township. alignment Nearby places are Nearby places are Nearby places are Chawngte, Mualbu, Chawngte, Mualbu, Chawngte, Mualbu, Cxawngtelhi, S. Cxawngtelhi, S. Cxawngtelhi, S. Bungtlang. Diltlang, Bungtlang. Diltlang Bungtlang. Diltlang IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 20 S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III iii. House within RoW Shall be Shall be Shall be ascertained after ascertained after ascertained after detailed survey detailed survey detailed survey iv. Forest involvement Nil Nil Nil in Ha v. Type of Forest N.A. N.A. N.A. (RF/PF/Mangrove/Wi Idlife Area! Elephant corridor/ Biodiversity Hotspots/Biosphere Reserve/Wetlands or any other environmentally sensitive area) vi. Density of Forests N.A. N.A. N.A. vii. Others Line is passing Line is passing Line is passing through Jhum through Jhum through Jhum cultivation land and cultivation land and cultivation land and private/ community private/ community private/ community owned land having owned land having owned land having some tree cover some tree cover some tree cover viii. Type of flora Bamboo(Bambusa Bamboo(Bambusa Bamboo(Bambusa vulgaris), Gamari vulgaris), Gamari vulgaris), Gamari (Gmelina arborea), (Gmelina arborea), (Gmelina arborea), Champa(Magnolia Champa(Magnolia Champa(Magnolia champaca), champaca), champaca), Gulmohar (Delonix Gulmohar (Delonix Gulmohar (Delonix regia) Needlewood regia) Needlewood regia) Needlewood (Skima wallichi) (Skima wallichi) (Skima wallichi) ix. Type of fauna Porcupine (Hystrix Porcupine (Hystrix Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Mongoose indica), Mongoose indica), Mongoose (Herpestes (Herpestes (Herpestes edwardsii) and edwardsii) and edwardsii) and common fauna like common fauna like common fauna like Fox, Monkey, Fox, Monkey, Fox, Monkey, Sparrow etc. Sparrow etc. Sparrow etc. x. Endangered Nil Nil Nil species, if any xi. Historical/cultural Nil Nil Nil monuments xii. Any other Line mostly passing relevant along the existing information Chwngte - S. Bungtlang road. (Portion from Chawngte to S.Bungtlang up to Multimodal Road Junction appx. 76 KM being upgraded under Bank funded scheme of MSRP- l ) . IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 21 S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-Il Alternative-III 3 Compensation Cost (in Lakhs) i. Crop (Non Forest) Provision of 5 Provision of 5 Provision of 5 Lakhs/km kept Lakhs/km kept Lakhs/km kept in the budget in the budget in the budget ii. Forest (CA+NPV) N.A. N.A. N.A. 4. No. of Crossings (Nos.) i. Highway Nil Nil Nil (National/State) ii. Power line Nil Nil Nil iii. Railway line Nil Nil Nil iv. River crossing Nil Nil Nil 5. Overall Remarks Shorter in length Line length is Access is very and easier access more in difficult due to non as it is routed comparison to Alt- existing roads and along Chawngte- 1 and also paths up to the S. Bungtlang state difficulty in route and line road. accessibility. length is highest From the comparative analysis of three alternative routes, it is evident that Alternative- I is not only shorter in length than alternative II & III but also involve less tree felling as it passes mostly through Jhum cultivated areas with low density tree cover area. Moreover, protected areas have been completely avoided and Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary is at a distance of around 0.6 km. Furthermore, Alternative- I is easily accessible due to its proximity to existing corridor of Chawngte- S. Bungtlang roads which is now being upgraded under scheme MSRP-II funded by World Bank. Hence, Alternative - I is considered as the most optimized route and recommended for detailed survey 4.1.4 ANALYSIS OF ALTERANATIVE ROUTES FOR DISTRIBUTION LINE Since the proposed distribution line i.e. 33 KV line from proposed 132/33 KV Lungsen to existing 33/11 KV Lungsen connects two substations in close vicinity and having line length of 5 km, hence no alternative have been studied for the subject line as there are no environment or social issues involved including forest area that require such studies. 4.1.5 SUBSTATION For substation site selection also analysis of 2-3 alternatives sites is usually carried out based on environment and social aspects and technical requirement. Such analysis considers various site specific parameters that include availability of infrastructure facilities such as access roads, water, distance from railheads, type of land (Government/ revenue/private land); social impacts such as number of families getting affected; Common Property Resources (CPR) including feasibility of acquisition. The finalization of substation land is done based on above analysis and site visitiverification. The social aspects are provided due weightage after technical requirement in decision making for selection/finalization of land for substation. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 22 It may be noted that in the instant case land for all the proposed substations are already in possession with PEDM and no fresh land is required to be acquired and therefore, the said exercise is not required/needed for proposed project. As per the provisions of ESPPF, all land donations and direct purchases (Not applicable in the instant case) will be subject to a review/ approval by a broad based committee comprising representatives of different sections including those from the IA and GoM. Table 4.1: Status of land availability for proposed Substations S. Name of Area Location Surrounding Accessibility Land N Substation (acre) Status 1 132/33 kV 0.88 The proposed The land use Location is just Donated (New) land is located surrounding the adjacent to land and substation adjacent to proposed Lungsen- already in at Lungsen- substation site is Lunglei road possession Lungsen Lunglei road mostly jhum However, 50- with PEDM via cultivated land 100 meter Chhumkhum. having medium approach may Approx. 4.5 dense tree be required. Km from cover owned by Lungsen town. individual/Comm unity. No Co-ordinates: habitation is 22050'19.32"N, found. 92 036'5.76"E 2 Augmenta NA Existing NA NA Govt. land tion of Lunglei and already 132/33 kV substation. in substation possession at Lunglei Co-ordinates: of PEDM. 22055'05.6"N, 92046'56.6"E 3 33/11 kV 2.97 The proposed The land use Location is Govt. land (New) land is located surrounding the approx. 70 and already substation appx. 70 meter proposed metre way in at away towards substation site is from the possession South valley side in mostly jhum existing road. of PEDM. Bungtlang the western cultivated land Existing side of the having medium access to the existing dense tree propose site is Chwangte - S. cover owned by already Bungtlang individual/ available but road on the Community. its periphery of Sparse strengthening the S. habitation is may be Bungtlang found on the required. town. Southern part of Co-ordinates: the proposed 22019'42.56"N, plot. 92045'57.35"E Further details about proposed substations land have been provided in Section-5.0(i). IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 23 SECTION- V: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, THEIR EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT 5.0 IMPACT DUE TO PROJECT LOCATION AND DESIGN Environmental impacts of Transmission & Distribution (T & D) projects are not far reaching and are mostly localized to RoW (refer Table- 5.1). Actual 132 KV line including tower on ground along with RoW and extent of impact on land/vegetation is placed as Fig.-1 & la while Fig.2 depicts the base of 33 kV distribution line (Single & H pole). However, T & D projects have some effects on natural and socio-culture resources. These impacts can be minimized by careful route selection. In order to get latest information and further optimization of route, modern survey techniques/tools like GIS, GPS aerial photography are also applied. Introduction of GIS and GPS in route selection results in access to updated/latest information, through satellite images and further optimization of route having minimal environmental impact. Moreover, availability of various details, constraints like topographical and geotechnical details, forest and environmental details etc. help in planning the effective mitigative measures including engineering variations depending upon the site situation/location. In the instant scheme also these techniques are used and detail survey using GIS/GPS is under progress. Although, all possible measures have been taken during the finalization of route alignment for the proposed transmission and distribution line but due to peculiarity of terrain and demography of the area where project is being implemented, some environmental impacts may be there. The explanations in brief with regard to specific environment review criteria based on preliminary survey are as follows: Table- 5.1: RoW Width & Clearance between Conductors and Trees Transmission Voltage Max. RoW (In Meters) Mi. Clearance (in Meters) between conductor & Trees* 132 kV 27 4.0 33 kV 15 2.8 As per IS:5613 and MoEF guidelines finalized in consultation with CEA (i) Resettlement Land is required for a) construction of substations and b) erection of transmission lines. In general requirement of land area for substation varies from 0.3 acres (for 33 kV) to 10 acres (132 kV) depending upon voltage levels and no. of bays. In the instant scheme, required land for establishment of 2 New substations i.e132/33 kV substation at Lungsen & 33/11 kV substation at South Bungtlang and also land for augmentation of 132/33 KV Lunglei substation is already available with PEDM. As no fresh land is needed to be acquired for these substations, issue related to acquisition of land including possible R & R is not envisaged. Location map along with photographs depicting proposed substation land, its location and accessibility etc. is enclosed as Plate-1. In respect of (b), no permanent acquisition is envisaged. Land for tower and right of way is not acquired as agricultural activities can continue. A Typical plan of transmission line tower footing indicating the above position and extent of IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 24 damage/area of influence are depicted in Fig.-3 & 3a. As described earlier all measures are undertaken by PEDM at the line routing stage itself to avoid settlements such as cities, villages etc. It may be seen from the above description of proposed route alignments and also keeping in mind that no permanent acquisition of land is involved for tower foundation as per existing law, these subprojects don't require any resettlement of villagers. However, some temporary damages/ disturbances can happen. Same will be compensated by the project under Compensation Plan for Temporary Damage (CPTD) to minimize the damages and provide compensation for temporary damages in consultation with the state government and affected persons and/ or community. The project is being implemented in the tribal areas of Lawngtlai district governed by two separate district councils i.e. Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) and the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) with their headquarters at Lawngtlai and Kamalanagar respectively in accordance with the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. It may be noted that all social issues shall be dealt separately in accordance with the provisions of Social Management Framework (SMF, A-C) placed in the ESPPF of PEDM. (ii) Land value depreciation Based on past experience land prices are generally expected to rise in the areas receiving power. Generally transmission lines pass through uninhabited area, agriculture fields and forests, where the land-use is not going to change in foreseeable future. Therefore, the value of land will not be adversely affected to a significant degree. However, distribution lines are primarily intended to provide power supply to populated area which will boost the economic status as well as land price of the area after receiving power outweighing possible negative impacts, if any. (iii) Historical/cultural monuments/value As per the policy of route selection, only that route alignment is finalized which avoids all the historical and cultural monuments. As per the preliminary assessment carried out during finalization of route alignment in consultation with State revenue authorities and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), no such monuments are coming in the proposed route alignments. Moreover, utmost care shall be taken during detailed survey to avoid such areas. Jiv) Lines into precious ecological areas As already explained all precautions have been taken to avoid routing of line through forest and protected areas like national park/sanctuaries. In the instant scheme, Forest area covered under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 has been completely avoided with careful selection of route alignment. However, certain areas having vegetation under control of community/village councils prevalent in Mizoram state may be encountered. As specified in EMP4 , (refer clause- 9) suitable mitigation measures like minimizing RoW requirement, use of existing tower, use of tall or SMF has 3 main elements: One, RAP for involuntary land acquisitions; Two, CPTD for poles/ towers; and Three, Tribal People Development Framework 4 Environment Management Plan (EMP) is placed at Table -6.1 IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 25 extended tower etc, wherever feasible, will be undertaken to minimize the loss of vegetation. Further, protected area like wildlife sanctuary, national parks, biosphere reserves etc. have also been avoided completely. However, reference in EMP is maintained to address the issues in case of any eventuality and shall be appropriately addressed during Final Environment Assessment Report (FEAR). (v) Lines into other valuable lands Impacts on agricultural land will be restricted to the construction phase and when large-scale maintenance measures are required. The proposed transmission line will pass mostly through agricultural fields. As per existing law, land for tower/pole and right of way is not acquired and agricultural activities are allowed to continue after construction activity and PEDM shall pay compensation for all damages including cost of land below tower to its owner. Agricultural lands under private ownership will be identified, and compensation will be paid to the affected villagers as per the entitlement matrix of CPTD as described in Annexure -3 (Part-B) of the ESPPF. The procedure for providing compensation is described in Annexure-1. Budgetary provision of Rs. 380.35 lakhs is made in the cost estimate to meet these expenses. (vi) Interference with other utilities and traffic As per regulations enacted by Government of India, it is mandatory for PEDM to seek clearance prior to construction from department of Railways, Telecommunications and wherever necessary from aviation authorities that are likely to be affected by the construction of transmission & distribution lines. The transmission & distribution lines affect nearby telecommunication circuits by causing electrical interference. A standing committee -- Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee (P.T.C.C.) has been constituted by Government of India to plan and implement the mitigating measures for the induced voltage which may occur to nearby telecom circuit and suggest necessary protection measures to be adopted. The committee suggests measures like rerouting of the telecom circuits, conversion of overhead telecom circuits into cables etc. to minimize the interference. The cost of such measures is determined by the Committee on the basis of prevailing norms and guidelines. Though the exact cost to mitigate the impacts of induction in neighboring telecom circuits would vary from case to case, the cost on an average works out to be Rs.50000/- per km. Provision to meet these expenses has been made in the cost estimate for the same for transmission line proposed under the instant scheme. The main approach road for accessing the construction sites is through existing Lungsen-Chwngte & Chwngte-S.Bungtlang state road which are now being upgraded under scheme MSRP-ll funded by World Bank as the proposed lines are running parallel and substation sites are situated just adjacent to it. It has been observed that volume on these inter connected road is quite negligible as it comprises of mostly small vehicles. Therefore, we don't foresee any steep rise in volume of traffic due to mobilization for said projects. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 26 Wherever transmission & distribution line crosses the railways, clearance is taken from that department. In general, the system is planned and executed in such a way that adequate clearance is maintained between transmission lines on the one hand, and railways, civil aviation and defense installations on the other. Wherever the transmission lines pass by the airports the towers beyond specified height are painted in alternate orange and white stripes for easy visibility and warning lights are placed atop these towers. (vii) Interference with drainage pattern As the transmission lines are constructed aerially and the blockage of ground surface is limited to area of tower footings, which is very small, there is little possibility of affecting drainage pattern. Moreover, the transmission lines proposed under the subject don't not involve any tower to be placed in river beds for river crossing. However, management measures as specified in EMP (refer clause - 5 & 12) like appropriate siting of towers shall be undertaken during detailed alignment survey and design to avoid any incidence of flooding hazards of loss of agricultural production due to interference with drainage patterns or irrigation channels. In the infrequent instances where the natural flow/drainage is affected, flow will be trained and guided to safe zones. In case of substations, all drainage channels along or inside substations shall be trained and connected to main or existing drainage to avoid any erosion due to uncontrolled flow of water. 5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS DUE TO DESIGN (i) Escape of polluting materials The equipments installed on lines and substations are static in nature and do not generate any fumes or waste materials. However, detailed specification with respect to equipment design and substation sewage design has been included in tender document to avoid any incidence of land and water contamination. Apart from this, solid waste like packing materials, cables, aluminium conductor, sand, aggregate material, cements and steel generated during construction is carefully handled and removed from site. (ii) Explosion/fire hazards During the survey and site selection for transmission lines, and substations, it has been ensured that these are kept away from oil/gas pipelines and other sites with potential for creating explosions or fires. Fires due to flashover from lines can be a more serious problem in forest. However, adequate safety measures shall be taken to avoid such incidence and has been included in EMP (refer clause - 15, 23 & 51). Besides this forest authorities also incorporate measures like making fire lines to prevent spreading of fire in the affected forest area. Apart from this, state of art safety instruments are installed in the substations on both the ends so that line gets tripped within milliseconds in case of any fault. (iii) Erosion hazards due to inadequate provision for resurfacing of exposed area Construction of 132kV line involves only small scale excavation of area i.e. 3m L x 3m W x 3m H for tower footing that may result in generation of 108 m3 of excavated IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 27 material from each tower. In case of 132/33 kV substation foundation, excavation of soil to the tune of 7500 m3 is required depending on site condition. Similarly, in case of 33 KV line, soil excavation is limited to 0.72 m3 for each pole, and for 33/11 KV substation, excavation of around 2000 m3 is required. It is estimated that a total of approx. 36752 m3 (252 X 108 + 7500 X 1 + 50 x 0.72 + 1 X 2000) of excavated materials will be generated for construction of 252 nos. of tower, 1 no. of 132/33 KV substation, 50 nos. of poles and 1 no. of 33/11 KV substations proposed under present scheme. However, most of these excavated materials (about 80-90%) will be used for re-filling after construction work is over and remaining materials will be disposed properly as detailed out in EMP(refer clause - 25, 26 & 28). Moreover, the topsoil disturbed during the development of sites will be stored properly and used to restore the top surface of the platform. Left over infertile and rocky material will be dumped at carefully selected dumping areas and used as fill for foundations and leveling. Excavation in the hilly areas is avoided in rainy days. In hill slopes and erosion prone soils, internationally accepted engineering practices including bio- engineering techniques, wherever, feasible shall be undertaken to prevent soil erosion thereby reducing the possibility of any erosion of exposed area due to construction activity. (iv) Environmental aesthetics Since spacing between the towers/poles in case of 132 kV transmission & 33 kV distribution lines is approx. 300 meters and 100 meters respectively, these will not affect the visual aesthetics of the localities particularly when it is ensured to route the lines as far away from the localities as possible. PEDM takes up plantation of trees to buffer the visual effect around its substations and to provide better living conditions. Wherever PEDM feels it appropriate, discussions will be held with local Forest Department officials to determine feasibility of planting trees along roads running parallel to transmission lines to buffer visual effect in these areas. In addition, towers may be painted grey or green to merge with the background. (v) Noise/vibration nuisances The equipment installed at substation are mostly static and are so designed that the noise level always remains within permissible limits i.e. 85 dB as per Indian standards. The noise levels reported during normal operating conditions are about 60 to 70 dB at 2 m. distance from the equipment. To contain the noise level within the permissible limits whenever noise level increases beyond permissible limits, measures like providing sound and vibration dampers and rectification of equipment are undertaken. In addition, plantations of sound absorbing species like Casuarinas, Tamarind, and Neem are raised at the substations that reduce the sound level appreciably. (vi) Blockage of Wildlife passage The proposed transmission & distribution lines are passing mostly through agricultural land, wasteland etc.. Since there are no protected areas, migration path of wildlife like elephant corridors exist near the subproject project locations, possibility of any disturbance to wild life is not anticipated. Another phenomenon reported in some places viz. Bird hit/electrocution by electric lines during landing and IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 28 takeoff near the water bodies, fly path of birds is also not envisaged in the instant case due to routing of line away from such areas. 5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE (i) Uncontrolled silt runoff As already explained, during construction limited quantity of excavated material will be generated from tower/pole foundations and substation foundation. However, adequate measures shall be taken to store excavated materials properly for refilling after construction is over. In hill slopes and erosion prone soils, internationally accepted engineering practices including bio-engineering techniques, wherever, feasible shall be undertaken to prevent soil erosion. Moreover, excavation in the hilly areas is avoided in rainy days. Hence, uncontrolled silt run off is not anticipated. (ii) Nuisance to nearby properties As already described in preceding paras, during site selection due care is taken to keep the lines and substations away from settlements. Further, all the construction activities will be undertaken through the use of small mechanical devices e.g. tractors and manual labour, therefore nuisance to the nearby properties if any, is not expected. Since all construction related activities for new substations shall be confined to existing substations which are already inaccessible for general public due to its separation/demarcation by the boundary wall. Moreover, such areas are declared as prohibited for general public as per the provisions of Electricity Act. Hence, any adverse impact arising during the construction of these substations will be temporary and limited to the boundaries of existing substations only and will neither impact nearby habitat/property nor health & safety of neighboring community. (iii) Interference with utilities and traffic and blockage of access way Since all the locations of subprojects are not well connected through rail link, transportation of construction materials will be mostly through road network. Access to the site will be along existing roads or village paths; minor improvements to paths may be made where necessary, but no major construction of roads will be necessary either during construction or as a part of maintenance procedures. In case, access road is not available at some places, existing field/path may be utilized and compensation for any damage to crop or field is paid to the owner. As and when a transmission line crosses any road/ railways line, adequate care/caution is taken so as not to cause any hindrance to the movement of traffic. Stringing at the construction stage is carried out during lean traffic period in consultation with the concerned authorities and angle towers are planted to facilitate execution of work in different stages. Apart from this, safety precaution like barricading of work area and placement of visible signage shall be undertaken to avoid any unforeseen incident. (iv) Inadequate resurfacing for erosion control Since, the towers/poles for the proposed transmission and distribution lines are to be constructed mostly in hilly area due care will be taken to control erosion. If due to terrain at some points towers/poles may be placed on slopes and erosion prone IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 29 soils, internationally accepted engineering practices including bio-engineering techniques, wherever, feasible shall be undertaken to prevent soil erosion. This will include cutting and filling slopes wherever necessary. The back cut slopes and downhill slopes will be treated with revetments. Wherever sites are affected by active erosion or landslides, both biological and engineering treatment will be carried out, e.g. provision of breast walls and retaining walls, and sowing soil binding grasses around the site. Further, construction is generally undertaken in dry/non- monsoon period. (v) Inadequate disposition of borrow area As mentioned earlier the tower/pole foundations involve excavations on small scale basis and the excavated soil is utilized for back filling. In case of substations, generally the sites are selected in such a manner that the volume of cutting is equal to volume of filling avoiding borrowing of the area. As such acquisition/opening of borrow area is not needed. (vi) Protection of Worker's health/safety All health and safety issues and its management aspects are integral part of project/contract specific safety plan (Annexure - 2) which is also part of contract condition. Various aspects such as work and safety regulations, workmen's compensation, insurance are adequately covered under the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), a part of bidding documents. Project is executed as per the approved plan and is regularly monitored by dedicated Safety personnel. Moreover, for strict compliance of safety standard/plan a special provision as a deterrent has been added in the contract which provides for a heavy penalty of Rs.10 lakhs for each accidental death and Rs1.0 lakh/each for any injury and is deducted from the contractor's payment and paid to the deceased/affected family (Annexure - 3). PEDM maintains safety as a top priority and has framed guidelines/checklist for workers' safety as its personnel are exposed to live EHV apparatus and transmission/distribution lines. These guidelines/checklists include work permits and safety precautions for work on the transmission/distribution lines both during construction and operation (Annexure - 4) and is regularly monitored by site in- charge. In addition training is imparted to the workers in fire fighting and safety measures. Standard safety tools like helmet, safety belt, gloves etc. are provided to them in accordance to the provisions of Safety Rules. First aid facilities will be made available with the labour gangs, and doctors called in from nearby towns when necessary. The number of outside (skilled) labourers will be quite small, of the order of 25-30 people per group and remaining workforce of unskilled labourers will be comprised of mostly local people. As per policy/norms preference shall be given to the eligible local labor having required skills a specific clause has been incorporated in contract conditions (refer clause- 22.2.1 of GCC) for compliance of same by Contractor. Workers are also covered by the statutory Workmen (Compensation) Act. Regular health checkups are conducted for construction workers. The construction sites and construction workers' houses will be disinfected regularly if required. In order to minimize/checking of spread of socially transmitted diseases e.g. HIV/AIDS etc. PEDM will conduct awareness building programs on such issues for the construction workers. 5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM OPERATION IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 30 (i) O&M Staff/Skills less than acceptable resulting in variety of adverse effects The O& M program is normally implemented by substation personnel for both the lines as well as substations. Monitoring measures employed include patrolling and thermo-vision scanning. The supervisors and managers entrusted with O&M responsibilities are intensively trained for necessary skills and expertise for handling these aspects. A monthly preventive maintenance program will be carried out to disclose problems related to cooling oil, gaskets, circuit breakers, vibration measurements, contact resistance, condensers, air handling units, electrical panels and compressors. Any sign of soil erosion is also reported and rectified. Monitoring results are published monthly, including a report of corrective action taken and a schedule for future action. PEDM follows the best international practices while designing its system to maintain acceptable prescribed EMF level. The approved international standards and design, which The ICNIRP guideline for the general public (up to 24 hours a day) is a maximum exposure level of 1,000 mG or 100 T. Further, because of issues relating to need to ensure health and safety relating to the line such as fire safety, safe voltages on metallic parts of buildings, and safety clearances to avoid flashover, the transmission lines will not pass directly over any residential properties and as such the potential for EMF effects to occur will be further diminished. Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) due to their high heat capacity, low flammability and low electrical conductivity were extensively used as insulating material in capacitors and transformers. But after the finding that these PCBs are non-biodegradable and have carcinogenic tendency, its use in electrical equipments as insulating medium has been banned all over the world long back. However, it has been reported in some studies that chances of contamination of oil with PCB is possible. Keeping that in mind, PEDM has discontinued procurement electrical equipments containing PCB more than 2 mg/kg and specification (as per IEC 61619 or ASTM D4059) is being stated in the tender document. Moreover, the subject scheme doesn't involve replacement of any PCB containing equipment, hence no disposal of such equipment is anticipated. 5.4 CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CRITERIA (i) Loss of irreplaceable resources The T & D projects do not involve any large scale excavation. In transmission line land is affected to the extent 144 sq. m below the tower base for which compensation is paid to land owner. However, loss of land is insignificant due to erection of pole for distribution line. Moreover, the subject transmission and distribution lines are not passing through any forest area; hence the problem of losing natural resources is not envisaged. (ii) Accelerated use of resources for short-term gains The subprojects will not be making use of any natural resources occurring in the area during construction as well as maintenance phases. The construction material such as tower members, cement etc. shall come from factories while the excavated soil IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 31 shall be used for backfilling to restore the surface. During construction of line, very small quantity of water is required which is met from nearby existing source or through takers. However, for substation water requirement is met mostly by ground water derived by digging a borewell during construction as well as for operational stage. Moreover, provision of rain water harvesting in all proposed new substations under the present scheme has been made to conserve precious water resources and enhance the ground water level. Hence, it may be seen that the activities associated with implementation of subject project shall not cause any accelerated use of resources for short term gain. (iii) Endangering of species As described earlier, no endangered species of flora and fauna exist in the subprojects area is getting affected thus there is no possibility of endangering/ causing extinction of any species. (iv) Promoting undesirable rural-to urban migration The subprojects will not cause any submergence or loss of land holdings that normally trigger migration. It also does not involve acquisition of any private land holdings. Hence, there is no possibility of any migration. 5.5 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public consultation/information is an integral part of the project implementation. Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution. During survey also PEDM site officials meet people and inform them about the routing of transmission and distribution lines. During the construction, every individual, on whose land tower is erected and people affected by RoW, are consulted. Apart from this, Public consultation using different technique like Public Meeting, Small Group Meeting, informal Meeting shall also be carried out during different activities of project cycle. During such consultation the public are informed about the project in general and in particular about the following: * Complete project plan (i.e. its route and terminating point and substations, if any, in between); * Design standards in relation to approved international standards; * Health impacts in relation to EMF; * Measures taken to avoid public utilities such as school, hospitals, etc.; * Other impacts associated with transmission & distribution lines and PEDM approach to minimizing and solving them; * Trees and crop compensation process. In the instant project also many group meetings were organized (informally and formally) in different villages where the interventions are likely to happen. Village women folk have actively participated in these meetings. Of the total participants, women constitute around 30%. Such consultation culminated in Public meeting organized at S. Bungtlang and Lungsen on 9th Sept.' 2014, and 11th Sept' 2014 at respectively for proposed transmission & distribution lines under the scheme in the first phase. During the Public consultation programme the details of line and its IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 32 importance were explained to the villagers by the officials of PEDM and POWERGRID. The programme was arranged in interactive way and queries like tree/crop compensation, routing of lines avoiding heavily populated area/houses, engagement of local people in construction activity etc. were replied. The programme was arranged in interactive way and queries like tree/crop compensation, engagement of local people in construction activity etc. were replied. The programme was appreciated by the villagers and they assured to extend their cooperation for construction of the said subprojects. The process of such consultation shall continue during project implementation and even during O&M stage. Details of above public consultation including photographs and minutes of meeting are enclosed as Annexure-5. 5.6 CONCLUSIONS As it is clear from the above discussion that though the region is rich in natural resources, by careful route selection following the principle of avoidance, ecologically sensitive areas like National Park / Wildlife Sanctuaries as well as forests have been avoided completely. Since, the subject project area experiences acute shortage of power, the project will directly benefit the locals in meeting their energy needs. The infrastructural constraints are very real and pose a limiting factor on the development of the area. The availability of power will also strengthen the basic infrastructure in the area, which is essential for development of the area. Thus the project in long run will bring much needed development in the area and significantly improve living standard of the locals. The above facts while on the one hand underline the need for implementation of the subject scheme for overall development of the area and on other hand suggests that a detailed EIA may not be necessary as per the provisions of existing regulations. Further, a detailed Final Environmental Assessment Report (FEAR) listing action/measures adopted for mitigation of possible environmental impacts, details of environment/forest clearance (if required), EMP implementation, monitoring details etc. shall be compiled and submitted to Bank (refer Annexure- 6 for content of FEAR). IAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 33 SECTION - VI : PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT & MONITORING 6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Ministry of Power (MoP), Gol has appointed POWERGRID as Design cum Implementation Supervision Consultant (i.e. Project Management Consultant-PMC) and now redesignated as Implementing Agency (IA). However, the ownership of the assets shall be with respective State government or State Utilities, which upon progressive commissioning shall be handed over to them for taking care of Operation and Maintenance of assets. The arrangement for monitoring and reviewing of project from the perspective of environment and social management will form part of overall arrangements for project management and implementation environment. Following implementation arrangement has been proposed at different levels for smooth implementation of this project; Central Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) - A body responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of the project and shall be housed within the IA's offices at Guwahati. The "Project-In-Charge" of IA & Head of each of the SPCU shall be a member of CPIU. State Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) - A body formed by the Utility and responsible for coordinating with IA in preparing and implementing the project at the State level. It consist of experts across different areas from the Utility and shall be headed by an officer of the rank not below Chief Engineer, from the Utility. Project Implementation Unit (PIU) - A body formed by the IA, including members of Utility on deputation, and responsible for implementing the Project across the State, with its personnel being distributed over work site & working in close association with the SPCU/ CPIU. PIU report to State level "Project Manager" nominated by the Project-in-Charge of IA. The IA will have a Core team stationed at the CPIU on permanent basis and other IA officers (with required skills) will visit as and when required by this core team. This team shall represent IA and shall be responsible for all coordination with SPCU, PIU, within IA and MoP, Gol. CPIU shall also assist MoP, Gol in monitoring project progress and in its coordination with The Bank. 6.1 REVIEW OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS To enable timely implementation of the project/subprojects, following committee has been setup to review the progress; A. Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC): IA and SPCU nominate their representatives in a body called JCC to review the project. IA shall specify quarterly milestones or targets, which shall be reviewed by JCC through a formal monthly review meeting. This meeting forum shall be called as Joint Co- ordination Committee Meeting (JCCM).The IA shall convene & keep a record of every meeting. MoP, Gol and The Bank may join as and when needed. Minutes IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 34 of the meeting will be shared with all concerned and if required, with Gol and The Bank. B. High Power Committee (HPC): The Utility in consultation with its State Government shall arrange to constitute a High Power Committee (HPC) consisting of high level officials from the Utility, State/ District Administration, Law enforcement agencies, Forest Department. etc. so that various permission/ approvals/ consents/ clearances etc. are processed expeditiously so as to reach the benefits of the Project to the end consumers. HPC shall meet on bimonthly basis or earlier, as per requirement. This forum shall be called as High Power Committee Meeting (HPCM) and the SPCU shall keep a record of every meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be shared with all concerned and if required, with Gol and The Bank. C. Contractor's Review Meeting (CRM): Periodic Review Meeting will be held by officials of PlU with Contractors at field offices, State Head Quarters (PlU location) and if required with core team of IA at Guwahati. These shall be called "Contractor's Review Meeting" (CRM). PlU shall keep a record of all CRMs, which shall be shared with all concerned and if required, with Gol and The Bank. D. A review will be held among MoP, Gol, The Bank, State Government., Utility and IA, at four (4) months interval or earlier if needed, primarily to maintain oversight at the top level and also to debottleneck issues that require intervention at Gol! State Government level. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by IA and shared with all concerned. 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING IN UTILITY Monitoring is a continuous process for PEDM projects at all the stages, be it the site selection, construction or maintenance. PEDM has formed a separate cell at the Circle office level under SPCU namely Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) headed by Chief Engineer (Transmission Circle) for proper implementation and monitoring of environmental & social management measures. PEDM organization support structure is depicted in Exhibit - 3. Key responsibilities of the ESMC are follows: * Coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives with various multilateral agencies, GoM and MoEF. * Coordination of all environmental activities related to a project from conceptualisation to operation and maintenance stage. * Advising and coordinating /Site office to carry out environmental and social surveys and route alignment for new projects. * Advising site offices to follow-up with the state forest offices and other state departments for expediting forest clearances and other E & S issues of various projects. * Providing a focal point for interaction with the MoEF for expediting forest clearances IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 35 * Training of Circle and Site officials on E & S issues arising out of Transmission/ Distribution projects and their management plan. * Training of other departments to familiarize them with the ESPP document. As regards monitoring of impacts on ecological resources particularly in Forest, Sanctuary or National Park, it is generally done by the concerned Divisional Forest Officer, Chief Wildlife Warden and their staff as a part of their normal duties. As no forest area is involved in the instant project such monitoring/provision shall not be applicable to proposed project. A detailed Environment Management Plan (EMP) including monitoring plan for all possible environmental and social impact and its proper management has been drawn (Table- 6.1) and will be implemented during various stage of project execution. Since many provisions of EMP are to be implemented by contractor hence, for proper monitoring EMP has included in the contract document. A budget estimate towards tree/crop/tower base compensation and EMP implementation is prepared and is placed at Annexure-7. A summary of the same is presented below: Sr. No. Budgetary Head Amount (Rs. Lakhs) 1 Forest compensation Nil 2 Tree & Crop Compensation 380.35 3 Land Compensation for Tower Footing 34.27 4 Implementation Monitoring & Audit 18.05 Total 432.67 Any other measures like provision of bird guards, spike guards, barbed wire fencing or any other arrangement for addressing the issues like bird hit/animal/elephant scratching etc. shall be finalized only after detailed/ check survey and finalization of route alignment. Since the detailed/ check survey is part of main package requirement of such measures, its extent and estimated cost shall be incorporated in the revised cost estimate proposal which is normally prepared for all projects as there is a considerable time gap between planning and actual implementation. However, as per the preliminary assessment such additional measures may not be required in the instant scheme as no such impact are envisaged due to routing of lines far away from such sensitive areas. 6.3 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM (GRM) GRM is an integral and important mechanism for addressing/resolving the concern and grievances in a transparent and swift manner. Many minor concerns of peoples are addressed during public consultation process initiated at the beginning of the project and broadly outlined in Annexure-23. For handling grievance, PEDM shall establish Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at two places, one at the project/scheme level and another at Head Quarter (HQ) level. The GRCs shall include members from PEDM, Local Administration, Village Panchayat Members, Affected Persons representative and reputed persons from the society and representative from the autonomous districts council in case of tribal districts selected/decided on nomination basis under the chairmanship of project head. The GRC is aimed to provide a trusted way to voice and resolve environment & social concerns of the project, and to address affected person/community concerns in a IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 36 time bound manner without impacting project implementation. The composition of GRC shall be disclosed in villages/their councils office and concerned district headquarter for wider coverage. The complainant will also be allowed to submit its complaint to local project official who will pass it to GRC immediately but not more than 5 days of receiving such complaint. The first meeting of GRC will be organized within 15 days of its constitution/disclosure to formulate procedure and frequency of meeting. However, GRC meeting shall be convened within 15 days of receiving a grievance for its solution. GRC endeavor will be to pronounce its decision/ may also refer it to GRC at HQ for solution within 30-45 days of receiving grievances. In case complainant/ appellant is not satisfied with the decision of GRC they can approach PEDM HQ Level Committee /District Collector or Court of law for solution. The HQ level GRC shall function under the chairmanship of Engineer-In- Chief who will nominate other members of GRC including one representative from ESMC at Circle Office who is conversant with the environment & social issues. The composition of HQ level GRC shall be communicated to all project head who is also the chairman of project level GRC. The meeting of HQ GRC shall be convened within 7-10 days of receiving the reference from project GRC or complainant directly and pronounce its decision within next 15 days. 6.4 ENVIRONMENT REVIEW Periodic review by higher management including review by Heads of SPCU and CPIU for all environmental and social issues will be undertaken to ensure that EMP and other measures are implemented at site for compliance of agreed policy and management plan. IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 37 Table- 6.1: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN5 Clause Project activity. Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Pre-construction 1 Location of Exposure to Setback of dwellings to overhead Tower location and Setback distances Implementing Part of overhead overhead line safety related line route designed in accordance overhead/ underground to nearest houses Agency (IA) lines tower/poles/ towers/ poles/ risks with permitted level of power alignment selection - once laying of underground frequency and the regulation of with respect to nearest underground distribution supervision at sites. dwellings cable sitting lines and survey and alignment & detailed design alignment survey and design 2 Equipment Release of PCBs not used in substation Transformer design Exclusion of IA Part of tender specifications chemicals transformers or other project PCBs in specifications for and design and gases in facilities or equipment. transformers the equipment parameters receptors stated in tender (air, water, specification - land) once Processes, equipment and Process, equipment Exclusion of CFCs IA Part of tender systems not to use and system design stated in tender specifications for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), specification -once the equipment including halon, and their use, if any, in existing processes and Phase out Part of equipment systems should be phased out schedule to be and process and to be disposed of in a manner prepared in case design consistent with the requirements still in use - once of the Government 5 Compliance of these measures with quantity etc. shall be provided in the Final Environment Assessment Report (FEAR) to be prepared after obtaining all statutory clearances and execution ofproject" IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 38 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule 3 Transmission/ Exposure to Line design to comply with the Electromagnetic field Line design IA Part of design Distribution electromagne limits of electromagnetic strength for proposed compliance with parameters line design tic interference from overhead power line design relevant interference lines standards - once 4 Substation Exposure to Design of plant enclosures to Expected noise Compliance with IA Part of detailed location and noise comply with noise regulations. emissions based on regulations - once siting survey and design substation design design Social Careful selection of site to avoid Selection of substation Consultation with Part of detailed inequities encroachment of socially, location (distance to local authorities/ siting survey and culturally and archaeological sensitive area). autonomous design sensitive areas (i.g. sacred councils -once groves, graveyard, religious worship place, monuments etc.) 5 Location of Impact on Avoidance of such water bodies Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of tower/pole overhead line water bodies to the extent possible. and overhead/ local authorities- sitting survey and towers/poles/ underground line once detailed laying of Avoidance of placement of tower alignment selection underground underground inside water bodies to the extent (distance to water /overhead line distribution line of possible bodies) alignment survey & alignment and design and design Social Careful route selection to avoid Tower/pole location and Consultation with IA Part of detailed inequities existing settlements and sensitive overhead/ underground local authorities/ tower/pole sitting locations line alignment selection autonomous and (distance to nearest councils and land overhead/undergro dwellings or social owners - once und alignment institutions) survey and design Minimise impact on agricultural Tower location and Consultation with land overhead/ underground local authorities/ line alignment selection autonomous (distance to agricultural councils and land land) owners - once IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 39 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Careful selection of site and route Tower/pole location Consultation with alignment to avoid encroachment and overhead! local authorities! of socially, culturally and underground line autonomous archaeological sensitive areas (i. alignment selection councils -once g. sacred groves, graveyard, (distance to sensitive religious worship place, area) monuments etc.) 6 Securinglands Loss of land! In the case of Involuntary Compensation and As per provisions State Govt. Prior to for income Acquisitions, Compensation and monetary R&R laid out in the act award/start of substations. change in R&R measures are extended as amounts! facilities substation social status per provision of RFCTLARRA, extended before construction. etc. 2013 6 possession of land. 7 Encroachment Loss of Avoid encroachment into such Tower/pole location and Consultation with IA Part of detailed into protected precious areas by ca refulI site and overhead! underground local forest siting and area! precious ecological alignment selection (National line alignment selection authorities - once alignment survey ecological area values! Parks, Wildlife Sanctuary, (distance to nearest /desig n damage to Biosphere Reserves! Biodiversity designated ecological precious Hotspots) protected! sensitive species areas) Minimize the need by using RoW Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed wherever possible and overhead! local authorities sitting and underground line and design alignment survey alignment selection engineers - once /design 6 The new land acquisition act i.e RFCTLARRA,2013 is currently not applicable in the State as the State Legislative Assembly has not yet adopted the resolution regarding applicability of new act as per provision under article 37] G of the constitution ofIndia. In the instant case also no fresh land acquisition (permanent) is involved hence this clause shall not be applicable. fEAR NERPSWP - TRANCHE-1I LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 40 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule 8 Line through Damage to Study of earmarked elephant Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed identified the Wildlife/ corridors to avoid such corridors, and overhead/ local forest sitting and Elephant Birds and Adequate ground clearance, Fault underground line authorities - alignment survey corridor / also to line clearing by Circuit Breaker, alignment selection. once. /design and Migratory bird Barbed wire wrapping on towers, Operation reduced spans etc., if applicable Minimum/maximum ground clearance Monitoring - quarterly basis Avoidance of established/ Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed identified migration path (Birds & and overhead/ local forest sitting and Bats). Provision of flight diverter/ underground line authorities - once alignment survey reflectors, bird guard, elevated alignment selection /design and perches, insulating jumper loops, Operation obstructive perch deterrents, raptor hoods etc.7, if applicable 9 Line through Deforestation Avoid encroachment by careful Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed forestland and loss of site and alignment selection and overhead/ local authorities - sitting and biodiversity Minimise the need by using underground line once alignment edge effect existing towers, tall towers and alignment selection Consultation with survey/design RoW, wherever possible (distance to nearest local authorities protected or reserved and design forest) engineers - once Measures to avoid invasion of Intrusion of invasive Consultation with alien species species local forest authorities - once Obtain statutory clearances from Statutory approvals Compliance with the Government from Government regulations - once for each subproject 7 As per International/National best practices and in consultation with concerned forest/wildlife authority IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 41 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Consultation with autonomous Permission/ NOC from Consultation with councils wherever required autonomous councils autonomous councils - once during tower placement 10 Lines through Loss of Use existing tower or footings Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed farmland agricultural wherever possible and overhead/ local authorities alignment survey production/ underground line and design and design change in alignment selection engineers - once cropping Avoid sitting new towers on Tower/pole location Consultation with Part of detailed pattern farmland wherever feasible and overhead/ local authorities sitting and underground line and design alignment survey alignment selection engineers - once /design 11 Noise related Nuisance to Substations sited and designed to Noise levels Noise levels to be IA Part of detailed neighbouring ensure noise will not be a specified in tender equipment design properties nuisance documents - once 12 Interference Flooding Appropriate sitting of towers to Tower/pole location Consultation with IA Part of detailed with drainage hazards/ loss avoid channel interference and overhead/ local authorities alignment survey patterns/ of agricultural underground line and design and design irrigation production alignment selection engineers - once channels (distance to nearest flood zone) 13 Escape of Environment Transformers designed with oil Equipment Tender document IA Part of detailed polluting al pollution spill containment systems, and specifications with to mention equipment design materials purpose-built oil, lubricant and respect to potential specifications - /drawings fuel storage system, complete pollutants once with spill cleanup equipment. Substations to include drainage Substation sewage Tender document IA Part of detailed and sewage disposal systems to design to mention substation layout avoid offsite land and water detailed and design pollution. specifications - /drawings once IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 42 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule 14 Equipments Contaminatio Substations constructed above Substation design to Base height as IA Part of detailed submerged n of the high flood level(HFL) by account for HFL per flood design- substation layout under flood receptors raising the foundation pad (elevation with respect once and design to HFL elevation) /drawings 15 Explosions Hazards to Design of substations to include Substation design Tender document IA Part of detailed /Fire life modern fire fighting equipment compliance with fire to mention substation layout prevention and control detailed and design Provision of fire fighting codes specifications - /drawings equipment to be located close to once transformers Construction 16 Equipment Noise and Construction techniques and Construction Construction IA Construction layout and vibrations machinery selection seeking to techniques and techniques and (Contractor period installation minimize ground disturbance. machinery machinery through creating minimal contract ground provisions) disturbance- once at the start of each construction phase 17 Physical Disturbed Construction activities on Timing of start of Crop disturbance IA Construction construction farming cropping land timed to avoid construction -Post harvest as (Contractor period activity disturbance of field crops (within soon as possible through one month of harvest wherever but before next contract possible). crop - once per provisions) site 18 Mechanized Noise, Construction equipment to be well Construction equipment Complaints IA Construction construction vibration and maintained. - estimated noise received by local (Contractor period operator emissions authorities - every through safety, 2 weeks contract efficient provisions) operation IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 43 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Noise, Turning off plant not in use. Construction equipment Complaints IA Construction vibration, - estimated noise received by local (Contractor period equipment emissions and authorities - every through wear and operating schedules 2 weeks contract tear provisions) 19 Construction of Increase in Existing roads and tracks used for Access roads, routes Use of IA Construction roads for airborne dust construction and maintenance (length and width of established roads (Contractor period accessibility particles access to the line wherever new access roads to be wherever possible through possible. constructed) - every 2 weeks contract provisions) Increased New access ways restricted to a Access width (meters) Access restricted IA Construction land single carriageway width within to single carriage (Contractor period requirement the RoW. -way width within through for temporary RoW - every 2 contract accessibility weeks provisions) 20 Construction Safety of Coordination with local Periodic and regular No. of incidents- IA Construction activities local villagers communities for construction reporting /supervision once every week (Contractor period schedules, Barricading the of safety arrangement through construction area and spreading contract awareness among locals provisions Local traffic Coordination with local authority/ Traffic flow (Interruption Frequency (time IA Construction obstruction requisite permission for smooth of traffic) span)- on daily (Contractor period flow of traffic basis through contract provisions) 21 Temporary Overflows, Measure in place to avoid Temporary fill Absence of fill in IA Construction blockage of reduced dumping of fill materials in placement (iM) sensitive drainage (Contractor period utilities discharge sensitive drainage area areas - every 4 through weeks contract provisions 22 Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be Vegetation marking and Clearance strictly IA Construction removed prior to clearance, and clearance control (area limited to target (Contractor period IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 44 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule strict control on clearing activities in M2) vegetation - every through to ensure minimal clearance. 2 weeks contract No use of herbicides and provisions) pesticides 23 Trimming Fire hazards Trees allowed growing up to a Species-specific tree Presence of target IA Construction /cutting of trees height within the RoW by retention as approved by species in RoW (Contractor period within RoW maintaining adequate clearance statutory authorities following through between the top of tree and the (average and max. tree vegetation contract conductor as per the regulations. height at maturity,in clearance - once provisions) meters) per site Loss of Trees that can survive pruning to Species-specific tree Presence of target IA Construction vegetation comply should be pruned instead retention as approved species in RoW (Contractor period and of cleared. by statutory authorities following through deforestation vegetation contract clearance - once provisions) per site Felled trees and other cleared or Disposal of cleared Use or intended IA Construction pruned vegetation to be disposed vegetation as approved use of vegetation (Contractor period of as authorized by the statutory by the statutory as approved by the through bodies. authorities (area statutory contract cleared in M2) authorities - once provisions) per site 24 Wood! Loss of Construction workers prohibited Illegal wood /vegetation Complaints by IA Construction vegetation vegetation from harvesting wood in the harvesting (area in M2, local people or (Contractor period harvesting and project area during their number of incidents other evidence of through deforestation employment, (apart from locally reported) illegal harvesting contract employed staff continuing current - every 2 weeks provisions) legal activities) 25 Surplus Runoff to Soil excavated from tower Soil disposal locations Acceptable soil IA Construction earthwork/soil cause water footings/ substation foundation and volume (M3) disposal sites - (Contractor period pollution, disposed of by placement along every 2 weeks through solid waste roadsides, or at nearby house contract IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 45 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule disposal blocks if requested by landowners provisions) 26 Substation Loss of soil Loss of soil is not a major issue Borrow area sitting Acceptable soil IA Construction construction as excavated soil will be mostly (area of site in M2 and borrow areas that (Contractor period reused for filling. However, in estimated volume in provide a benefit through case of requirement of excess soil i) - every 2 weeks contract the same will be met from existing provisions) quarry or through deep excavation of existing pond or other nearby barren land with agreement of local communities Water Construction activities involving Seasonal start and Timing of major IA Construction pollution significant ground disturbance finish of major disturbance (Contractor period (i.e. substation land forming) not earthworks (pH, BODI activities -prior to through undertaken during the monsoon COD, Suspended start of contract season solids, others )construction provisions) activities 27 Site clearance Vegetation Tree clearances for easement Ground disturbance Amount of ground IA Construction establishment to only involve during vegetation disturbance - (Contractor period cutting trees off at ground level or clearance (area, in2) every 2 weeks through pruning as appropriate, with tree Statutory approvals Statutory contract stumps and roots left in place and approvals for tree provisions) ground cover left undisturbed clearances - once for each site 28 Substation Waste Excess fill from substation/tower Location and amount Appropriate fill IA Construction foundation/Tow disposal foundation excavation disposed of (M3)of fill disposal disposal locations (Contractor period er erection next to roads or around houses, - every 2 weeks through disposal of in agreement with the local contract surplus community or landowner. provisions) earthwork/fsill 29 Storage of Contaninatio Fuel and other hazardous Location of hazardous Fuel storage in IA Construction chemicals and n of materials securely stored above material storage; spill appropriate (Contractor period materials receptors high flood level, reports (type of material locations and through (land, water, spilled, amount (kg or receptacles - contract fEAR NERPSfP - TRANCHE-1I LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 46 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule air) m3) and action taken to every 2 weeks provisions) control and clean up spill) 30 Construction Noise Construction activities only Timing of construction Daytime IA Construction schedules nuisance to undertaken during the day and (noise emissions, construction only (Contractor period neighbouring local communities informed of the [dB(A)] - every 2 weeks through properties construction schedule. contract provisions 31 Provision of Contaminatio Construction workforce facilities Amenities for Presence of IA Construction facilities for n of to include proper sanitation, water Workforce facilities proper sanitation, (Contractor period construction receptors supply and waste disposal water supply and through workers (land, water, facilities. waste disposal contract air) facilities - once provisions) each new facility 32 Influx of Conflict with Using local workers for Avoidance/reduction of Observation & IA Construction migratory local appropriate asks conflict through supervision-on (Contractor period workers population to enhancement/ weekly basis through share local augmentation of contract resources resource requirements provisions) 33 Lines through Loss of Use existing access roads Usage of existing Complaints IA Construction farmland agricultural wherever possible utilities received by local (Contractor period productivity Ensure existing irrigation facilities Status of existing people /authorities through are maintained in working facilities - every 4 weeks contract condition provisions) Protect /preserve topsoil and Status of facilities reinstate after construction (earthwork in M3) completed Repair /reinstate damaged bunds Status of facilities etc after construction completed (earthwork in M3) IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 47 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Social Land owners/ farmers Process of Crop/tree Consultation with IA During inequities compensated for any temporary compensation in affected land construction loss of productive land as per consultation with forest owner prior to existing regulation. dept.(for timber yielding implementation tree) and Horticulture and during deptt.(for fruit bearing execution. tree) 34 Uncontrolled Soil loss, Need for access tracks Design basis and Incorporating IA Construction erosion/silt downstream minimised, use of existing roads. construction good design and (Contractor period runoff siltation Limit site clearing to work areas procedures (suspended construction through Regeneration of vegetation to solids in receiving management contract stabilise works areas on waters; area re- practices - once provisions) completion (where applicable) vegetated in i for each site Avoidance of excavation in wet amount of bunds seasonconstructed [length in season2 Water courses protected from meter, area in m , or siltation through use of bunds and volume in i3]) sediment ponds 35 Nuisance to Losses to Contract clauses specifying Contract clauses Incorporating IA Construction nearby neighbouring careful construction practices. good construction (Contractor period properties land uses/ As much as possible existing Design basis and Incorporating through values access ways will be used layout good design contract proceduresi (susende Productive land will be reinstated Reinstatement of land Consultation with prvso) following completion of status (area affected, affected parties - construction i n2) twice- immediately after completion of construction and after the first harvest fEAR NERPSfP - TRANCHE-1I LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 48 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Social Compensation will be paid for Implementation of Consultation with IA Prior to inequities loss of production, if any. Tree/Crop affected parties - construction compensation (amount once in a quarter paid) 36 Flooding Flooding and Avoid natural drainage pattern/ Contract clauses (e.g. Incorporating IA Construction hazards due to loss of soils, facilities being disturbed/blocked/ suspended solids and good construction (Contractor period construction contaminatio diverted by ongoing construction BOD/COD in receiving management through impediments of n of activities water) practices-once for contract natural receptors each site provisions) drainage (land, water) 37 Equipment Contaminatio Equipment stored at secure place Store room level to be Store room level IA Construction submerged n of above the high flood level(HFL) above HFL (elevation as per flood period under flood receptors difference in meters) design-once (land, water) 38 Inadequate Loss of land Existing borrow sites will be used Contract clauses Incorporating IA Construction siting of borrow values to source aggregates, therefore, good construction (Contractor period areas (quarry no need to develop new sources management through areas) of aggregates practices - once contract for each site provisions) 39 Health and Injury and Safety equipment's (PPEs) for Contract clauses Contract clauses IA Construction safety sickness of construction workers (number of incidents compliance - (Contractor period workers and Contract provisions specifying and total lost-work days once every through members of minimum requirements for caused by injuries and quarter contract the public construction camps sickness) provisions) Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan. Contractor to arrange for health and safety training sessions IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 49 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule 40 Inadequate Likely to Training of environmental Training schedules Number of IA Routinely construction maximise monitoring personnel programs throughout stage damages attended by each construction monitoring person - once a period year Implementation of effective Respective contract Submission of environmental monitoring and checklists and remedial duly completed reporting system using checklist actions taken thereof. checklists of all of all contractual environmental contracts for each requirements site - once Appropriate contact clauses to Compliance report Submission of ensure satisfactory related to duly completed implementation of contractual environmental aspects compliance report environmental mitigation for the contract for each contract measures. - once Operation and Maintenance 41 Location of line Exposure to Setback of dwellings to overhead Compliance with Setback distances PEDM During operations towers/poles safety related line route designed in accordance setback distances ("as- to nearest houses and overhead/ risks with permitted level of power built" diagrams) - once in quarter under-ground frequency and the regulation of line alignment & supervision at sites. design 42 Line through Injury/ Avoidance of Regular monitoring for No. of incidents- PEDM Part of detailed identified bird mortality to established/identified migration any incident of once every month siting and flyways, birds, bats path (Birds & Bats). Provision of injury/mortality alignment survey migratory path etc due to flight diverter/ reflectors, elevated /design and collision and perches, insulating jumper loops, Operation electrocution obstructive perch deterrents, raptor hoods etc., if applicable 43 Equipment Contamninatio Equipment installed above the Substation design to Base height as PEDM During operations submerged n of high flood level (HFL) by raising account for HoFL ("as- per flood design - under flood receptors the foundation pad. built" diagrams) once Oland, waterpe IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 50 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule 44 Oil spillage Contaminatio Substation transformers located Substation bunding Bunding (Oil PEDM During operations n of within secure and impervious (Oil sump) ("as-built" sump) capacity land/nearby sump areas with a storage diagrams) and permeability - water bodies capacity of at least 100% of the once capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks. 45 SF6 Emission of Reduction of SF6 emission Leakage and gas Continuous PEDM During management most potent through awareness, replacement density/level monitoring Operations GHG causing of old seals, proper handling & climate storage by controlled inventory change and use, enhance recovery and applying new technologies to reduce leakage 46 Inadequate Injury and Careful design using appropriate Usage of appropriate Preparedness PEDM Design and provision of sickness of technologies to minimise hazards technologies (lost work level for using operation staff/workers staff /workers days due to illness and these health and injuries) technologies in safety during crisis - once each operations year Safety awareness raising for staff. Training/awareness Number of Preparation of fire emergency programs and mock programs and action plan and training given to drills percent of staff staff on implementing emergency /workers covered action plan - once each year Provide adequate sanitation and Provision of facilities Complaints water supply facilities received from staff /workers every 2 weeks 47 Electric Shock Injury/ Careful design using appropriate Usage of appropriate Preparedness PEDM Design and Hazards mortality to technologies to minimise hazards technologies (number of level for using Operation staff and injury incidents, lost these technology public work days) in crisis - once a mnnth IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 51 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule Security fences around Maintenance of fences Report on substations maintenance - Barriers to prevent climbing on/ Maintenance of barriers every 2 weeks dismantling of transmission Appropriate warning signs on Maintenance of facilities warning signs Electricity safety awareness Training /awareness Number of raising in project areas programs and mock programs and drills for all concerned percent of total parties persons covered -once each year 48 Operations and Unnecessary Adequate training in O&M to all Training/awareness Number of PEDM Operation maintenance environmenta relevant staff of substations & programs and mock programs and staff skills less I losses of transmission/ distribution line drills for all relevant percent of staff than various types maintenance crews. staff covered - once acceptable Preparation and training in the each year use of O&M manuals and standard operating practices 49 Inadequate Diminished Staff to receive training in Training/awareness Number of PEDM Operation periodic ecological environmental monitoring of programs and mock programs and environmental and social project operations and drills for all relevant percent of staff monitoring. values. maintenance activities. staff covered - once each year 50 Equipment Release of Processes, equipment and Process, equipment Phase out PEDM Operations specifications chemicals systems using cholofluorocarbons and system design schedule to be and design and gases in (CFCs), including halon, should prepared in case parameters receptors be phased out and to be disposed still in use - once (air, water, of in a manner consistent with the in a quarter land) requirements of the Govt. 51 Transmission/ Exposure to Transmission/ distribution line Required ground Ground clearance PEDM Operations distribution electromagne design to comply with the limits of clearance (meters) -once line tic electromagnetic interference from IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 52 Clause Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation measures Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation No. stage impact monitored frequency responsibility schedule maintenance interference overhead power lines 52 Uncontrolled Fire hazard Periodic pruning of vegetation to Requisite clearance Assessment in PEDM Operations growth of due to growth maintain requisite electrical (meters) consultation with vegetation of tree/shrub clearance. forest authorities - /bamboo once a year(pre- along RoW No use of herbicides/ pesticides monsoon/post- monsoon 53 Noise related Nuisance to Substations sited and designed to Noise levels {dB(A)} Noise levels at PEDM Operations neighbouring ensure noise will not be a boundary nearest properties nuisance. to properties and consultation with affected parties if any - once IEAR NERPSIP - TRANCHE-1 LUNGLEI AND LAWNGTLAI DISTRICTS 53 EXHIBIT - I POWER MAP OF MIZORAM EXIB■T -l 긔 EXHIBIT - 2 SCHEMATIC MAP SHOWING PROPOSED TRANSMISSION NETWORK Exhibit- 2 showing Transmission and Distribution Network in Lunglai & Lawngtlai districts proposed under NER Power System Improvement Project in Mizoram EXISTING STATE OWNED 132 KV LINE (PRESENTLY CHARGED AT 33 KV) 3 V LI NE 132 KV LINE 132 KV LINE (NEW) TO BE (NEW) TO BE CHARGED AT /CHARGED AT 33KV 33/11 KV 33KV 314K SC/HWEXNGTE G. )UG,N EXISTING STATE OWNED S/S -IEXISTING STATE LINE NEW S/S PROPOSED UNDER NERPSIP NEW LINE PROPOSED UNDER NERPSIP S/S BAY ADDITION PROPOSED UNDER NERPSIP EXHIBIT - 3 PEDM's ORGANIZATION SUPPORT STRUCTURE EXHIBIT-3: PEDM Organization Chart for ESPP Implementation Commissioner & Secretary to GOM Joint Sect. Under Sect. (Tech.). Office of the Engineer-in-Chief Engg.-in. Chief SE(E)-Design Jt. Director DD (Admin.) EO to E-in-C CE (Civil) SE (E)-Plg. SE(E)-Com. CE(E) RE (A/C) (RGGVY) Circle Office CE (SO) P&E CE (Dist.) CE (New) SPIU for PS Improvement Project W /ol Funding Chief elect. SLDC Project Circle-II Aizwal Power Lunglei Power Transmission Project Circle-I Champhal Power Inspectorate. Circle Aizwal Circle Circle Circle Aizwal Aizwal Circle SPIU Finance (A/C SE (Civil) SE(Civil) Land Acquisition officer-New) (Existing) (Existing) Officer (New) EE (Env) EE (E) EEE (E) (New) AE (Eny.) I AE (E) AE (E) AE (E) Existing Existing Existing Vacant Post Vacant Post Vacant Post V V EXPERT GROUP FOR TAXONOMIST, ECOLOGIST, SOCIOLOGIST & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST ETC SHALL BE ENGAGED WHENEVER REQUIRED FIGURE - 1 132 KV LINE DEPICTING ACTUAL POSITION ALONG WITH ROWAND EXTENT OF DAMAGE Fig. -1 132 kV line depicting actual position along with RoW and extent of damage FIGURE - 1 a 132 KV TOWER BASE SHOWING IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND AND CROP Fig-1(a) 132 kV Tower Ba.se showing extent of impact on agricultural land and Crop with Anti climbing device . S * 5 Another 132 kV Tower Base showing extent of impact on agricultural land and Crop FIGURE - 2 33 KV lines (Single & H pole) depicting base area impact Fig. -2: 33 KV lines (Single & H pole) depicting base area impact iA ...a... FIGURE - 3 TYPICAL PLAN OF TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER FOOTINGS SHOWING ACTUAL GOUND POSITION AND EXTENT OF IMPACT Fig.-3 TYPICAL PLAN OF TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER FOOTINGS SHOWING ACTUAL GOUND POSITION AND EXTENT OF IMPACT i x al T R A N s M Y S S 0 N L l N E ACTUAL POSITION ON GROUND INDICATIVE MEASURES X & Y = 10-15 METERS a = 300- 450 mm FIGURE - 3 a SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INDICATING AREA OF INFL UENCE/IMPA CT FOR 132 KV DIC TRANSMISSION LINE Fig.-3a POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (A Government Of India Enterprise) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR INDICATING AREA OF INFLUENCE/IMPACT for 132 KV D/C Transmission Line Conductor 12m 12m I 4m Tree Fellin for --oConductor swng Ar INormal Span 35 I e Te f 3 w o I e bTree F Aling Zone I 12m :oer: Tower Felling/Pollardling/P -uning* 12 mrIIn l''II I IIIITree Felling Zone Conductor I------ Iodco swi- -re2 IA I - - - - ** * - - I - - Tree Felling for Foun=dati,on =Area Tree Felling for FoundlationAe Normal Span 1350 mn Note : Tree felling in 3m wide corridor/zone below each conductor is applicable in forest area only. MAP -I FOREST COVER MAP OF MIZORAM MAP - 1: FOREST MAP OF MIZORAM MIZORAM Å ~FOREST MAP AssAM - L BANMANDPUR TRIPURA Ro n sa I tProposed Subprojects BANGLADESH > gu Area Ulphuän" ak LEGEND -----International Boundary ling - - - State Boundary - -- - -- Diýstirict Boundary State Capital {k) District Headquarte.rs Map not te scage Open Forest Copyight 0 2012 www.mapsofindiacom Dense Forest (Updated on 19th December 2012) MAP - fa Proposed line route in respect of realignment of road under MSRP-Il and protected area C (ý 21OX22.ý#d.22wi-an-cIientM,,ap.aspx?gpjw= 8dc7bfI2-f381-48e-b19-7abeO g em .e ..... .__. jI *1Khav-0 n Diltnq i. o MAP -2 A L TERNA TI VES OF TRA NSMISION L INES * e e *~. , ~., ~, k% Muallianpul -Sangau oSuth Lun grang Chawnigte C'ý 3~~~C b id itdC n H il Is t an o thSiaha cNiawh tIaing IM 1 ,.ae cP201 5VitiGaSiea) Imagery Date: 1/,5/;2014 22 ý36'11.73" N 92: 53'29.30" E elev 3741 ft eye alt 40.19 mi PLATE - I PROPOSED SUBSTATION LOCATION 132/33 kV New substation at Lungsen JfT Ap roah Rk 132/33 kV Existing substation at Lunglei 33/11 kV New substation at South Bungtlang - ç- IOp C, Proposed Sit A NNEXURE - I TREE, CROP AND TOWER BASE COMPENSATION PROCEDURE Annexure-1 TOWER FOUNDATION/FOOTING LAND /TREE / CROP COMPENSATION PROCESS OTHER THAN FOREST LAND COMPENSATION As per the statutory requirements (IS-5613, Part 3, 1989) all the trees and bushes, including saplings coming in the ROW limit i.e. clearance belt of transmission lines must be cut and removed. The procedure for clearing of trees and crops is as illustrated below. As per the provisions of Indian Telegraph Act1885 Part III Section 10 (b) which prohibits acquisition of any rights other than that of use only, land for tower and right of way is not acquired and agricultural activities are allowed to continue. However, as per clause 10 (d) of same act stipulates that the user agency shall pay full compensation to all interested for any damages sustained during the execution of said work. Accordingly, PEDM pays compensation to land owners towards damages if any to trees or crop during implementation of transmission project as well as during Operation and maintenance phase. The procedure followed for such compensation is as follows: PEDM follows the principle of avoidance, minimization and mitigation in the construction of line in agricultural field having crop due to inherent flexibility in phasing the construction activity and tries to defer construction in cropped area to facilitate crop harvesting. However, if it is unavoidable and is likely to affect project schedule, compensation is given at market rate for standing crops. All efforts are also taken to minimize the crop damage to the extent possible in such cases. As regards trees coming in the Right of Way (ROW) following procedure is adopted for enumeration: All the trees which are coming within the clearance belt of ROW on either side of the center line are identified and marked/numbered from one AP (Affected Person) to the other and documented. Type, Girth (Measured 1 m. above ground level), approximate height o the tree is also noted for each tree. Trees belonging to Govt., Forest, Highways and other local bodies may be separately noted down or timely follow up with the concerned authorities for inspection and removal. Cashew, Guava, Lemon and other hybrid trees which are not of tall growing nature are not marked for cutting since these trees can be crossed using standard tower extensions if required. PEDM also pay compensation to affected land owners for utilization of their land for tower footing. To arrive compensation rate mechanism of negotiated settlement is followed. The association of local authorities like Dy. Commissioner/Addl. Dy. Commissioner (Revenue) of concerned district and concerned Circle officers is also ensured during such negotiation. The circle value for the land price fixation as per the Department of Registration for different categories of land for the villages along the transmission line corridor will be obtained from the district registrars. This guidance value will be referred to by the negotiation committee. Once the negotiated rate is finalised & consent is received from land owners, the same is approved by Dy. Commissioner of concerned district for payment of compensation to land owners by PEDM. All efforts are made to release such payment before construction activities. A notice under Indian Telegraph Act/Electricity Act, 2003 is served to the landowners informing that the proposed transmission line is being routed through the property of the individual concerned. The notice shall contain the particulars of the land, ownership details and the details of the trees/crops inevitability likely to be damaged during the course of the construction of the proposed transmission line and acknowledgement received from land owner. A copy of said notice is further issued to the Revenue Officer, who has been authorized by the Mizoram Govt. for the purpose of assessment/valuation and disbursement of compensation to the affected parties. The revenue officer shall further issue a notice of intimation to the concerned landowner and inspect the site to verify the documents related to the proof of ownership and a detailed Mouja list is prepared for the identified trees and crops inevitability damaged during the course of the construction. For assessing the true value of timber yielding trees help of forest officials is taken and for fruit bearing trees help of Horticulture department is taken. The Mouja list shall contain the land owner details type of tree/crop, its present age, variety, yielding pattern etc. and the same is prepared at site in the presence of the land owner. These Mouja lists are further compiled and a random verification is conducted by the concerned District Collector or his authorized representative in order to ascertain the assessment carried out by the revenue office is genuine and correct. After this process the District collector issues a tree cutting permit to PEDM to enable removal / damage to the standing tree/crop identified in the line corridor. Once the tree/crop is removed / damaged, PEDM shall issue a tree cutting/crop damaged notice to the land owner with a copy to the Revenue Officer to process the compensation payment. Based on the above the compensation payment is generated by means of a computerized programme developed by the National Informatics Center exclusively for this purpose. The detailed Valuation statement thus generated using this programme is verified at various levels and approval of payment of compensation is accorded by the concerned District Collectors. On approval of compensation, the revenue officer shall further intimate the amount payable to the different landowners and PEDM arranges the payment by way of Demand Draft to the affected parties. The payment is further disbursed at the local village office after due verification of the documents in presence of other witnesses. TOWER FOUNDATION/FOOTING LAND /TREE / CROP COMPENSATION PROCESS OTHER THAN FOREST LAND COMPENSATION Walk over / preliminary survey of route alignment Detailed / Check Survey of final route alignment to fix the angle point and tower spotting If the line passing through 10private cultivable/Jote land/areas. As per land document/Khaitan produced by Land owner, compensation notice served to land Owner with copies to SDM & Tahasildar of Said-Mouja for verification Preparation of Mouja list by Revenue official at site in ----- presence of landowner, PEDM and two witnesses. Inspection/verification of plot by SDM/DC or his authorized representative to assess the plot being affected & its rate etc. Issue of tree cutting permit, if any by DC Cutting of trees by PEDM and issue of cutting certificate to land owner and revenue official by PEDM Grievance Procedure APs may represent if not Preparation of checklist and valuation Association of Forest Deptt. satisfied with assessment statement by revenue official / Horticulture for to revenue to SDM/DC fortimber and fruit bearing trees resnectivelv. If he/she Despite land Approval of valuation statement by SDM/DC is still not compensation, either individual or group basis satisfied, if owner they may doesn't allow move to installation of Disbursement of compensation of Court. tower PEDM Crops/trees/land to affected farmers/owner shall approach and acknowled2ement SDM/DC for ocvoresolution. Courtrticulture-for ANNEXURE - 2 SAFETY PLAN Section IX. Contract Forms 9-149 Annexure- 2: SAFETY PLAN 13. FORM OF SAFETY PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN SIXTY DAYS OF AWARD OF CONTRACT [TO BE EXECUTED ON A NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER WORTH RS. TWENTY ONLY] SAFETY PLAN THIS SAFETY PLAN is made this ...............day of ........ 20...... by ......a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956/Partnership firm/proprietary concern having its Registered Office at .................. [to be modified suitably for JV Contractor] (hereinafter called as 'Contractor' which expression shall include its successors and permitted assigns) for approval of ......(insert name of the Employer)........ a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 having its Registered Office at ......(insert registered address of the Employer)........ for its Contract for ............... ......(insert package name, project name alongwith Specification number of the Contract)......... WHEREAS ......(abbreviated name of the Employer)........ has awarded to the Contractor the aforesaid Contract vide its Notification of Award/Contract No. ..... ...... dated ...........and Amendment No. ...........(applicable when amendments have been issued) (hereinafter called the "Contract") in terms of which the Contractor is required to submit 'Safety Plan' along with certain documents to the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager of the Employer within Sixty (60) days of Notification of Award for its approval. NOW THEREFORE, the Contractor undertakes to execute the Contract as per the safety plan as follows: 1. THAT the Contractor shall execute the works as per provisions of Bidding Documents including those in regard to Safety Precautions / provisions as per statutory requirements. 2. THAT the Contractor shall execute the works in a well planned manner from the commencement of Contract as per agreed mile stones of work completion schedule so that planning and execution of construction works goes smoothly and consistently through out the contract duration without handling pressure in last quarter of the financial year/last months of the Contract and the shall be finalized in association with EMPLOYER Engineer In-charge/Project Manager from time to time as required. 3. THAT the Contractor has prepared the safe work procedure for each activity i.e. foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. to be executed at site, which is enclosed at Annexure - 1A (SP) for acceptance and approval of Engineer In- charge/Project Manager. The Contractor shall ensure that on approval of the same from Engineer In-charge/Project Manager, the approved copies will be circulated to Employer's personnel at site [Supervisor(s)/Executive(s)] and Contractor's personnel at site [Gang leader, supervisor(s) etc.] in their local language / language understood by gang. Section IX. Contract Forms 9-150 THAT the Contractor has prepared minimum manpower deployment plan, activity wise as stated above, which is enclosed at Annexure - 1B (SP) for approval of Engineer In- charge/Project Manager. 4. THAT the Contractor shall ensure while executing works that they will deploy minimum 25% of their own experienced work force who are on the permanent roll of the company and balance 75% can be a suitable mixed with the hired gangs / local workers / casual workers if required. The above balance 75% work force should be provided with at least 10 days training by the construction agencies at sites and shall be issued with a certificate. No worker shall be engaged without a valid certificate. Hired gang workers shall also follow safe working procedures and safety norms as is being followed by company's workmen. It should also be ensured by the contractor that certified fitters who are climbing towers / doing stringing operations can be easily identifiable with a system like issue of Badge / Identification cards (ID cards) etc. Colour identification batches should be worn by the workers. Contractor has to ensure that inexperience workers / unskilled workers should not be deployed for skilled job. 5. THAT the Contractor's Gang leader / Supervisor / Senior most member available at every construction site shall brief to each worker daily before start of work about safety requirement and warn about imminent dangers and precautions to be taken against the imminent dangers (Daily Safety Drill). This is to be ensured without fail by Contractor and maintain record of each gang about daily safety instructions issued to workers and put up to EMPLOYER site In-charge for his review and record. 6. THAT the Contractor shall ensure that working Gangs at site should not be left at the discretion of their Gang Leaders who are generally hired and having little knowledge about safety. Gang leader should be experienced and well versed with the safe working procedures applicable for transmission line/ Sub Station works. In case gang is having Gang leader not on permanent roll of the company then additional Supervisor from company's own roll having thorough knowledge about the works would be deployed so as to percolate safety instructions up to the grass root level in healthy spirits. Contractor has to ensure close supervision while executing critical locations of transmission lines / sub stations and ensures that all safety instructions are in place and are being followed. 7. THAT the Contractor shall maintain in healthy and working condition all kind of Equipments / Machineries / Lifting tools / Lifting tackles / Lifting gears / All kind of Ropes including wire ropes / Polypropylene ropes etc. used for Lifting purpose during execution of the project and get them periodically examined and load tested for safe working load in accordance with relevant provisions and requirement of Building & other construction workers Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services Act and Central Rule 1998, Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Act 2003 before start of the project. A register of such examinations and tests shall be properly maintained by the contractor and will be promptly produced as and when desired by the Engineer In-charge/Project Manager or by the person authorised by him. The Contractor has to ensure to give special attention on the formation / condition of eye splices of wire rope slings as per requirement of IS 2762 Specification for wire rope slings and sling legs. THAT the Contractor has prepared a list of all Lifting machines, lifting Tools / Lifting Tackles / Lifting Gears etc. / All types of ropes and Slings which are subject to safe Section IX. Contract Forms 9-151 working load is enclosed at Annexure - 2 (SP) for review and approval of Engineer In- charge/Project Manager. 8. THAT the Contractor has to procure sufficient quantity of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)conforming to Indian / International standards and provide these equipment to every workman at site as per need and to the satisfaction of Engineer-in-charge/Project Manager of EMPLOYER. The Contractor's Site Supervisor/ Project Manager has to ensure that all workmen must use Personal Protective Equipment at site. The Contractor shall also ensure that Industrial Safety helmets are being used by all workmen at site irrespective of their working (at height or on ground). The Contractor shall further ensure use of safety shoes by all ground level workers and canvas shoes for all workers working at height, Rubber Gum Boots for workers working in rainy season and concreting job, Use of Twin Lanyard Full body Safety Harness with attachment of light weight such as aluminium alloy etc. and having features of automatic locking arrangement of snap hook, by all workers working at height for more than three meters and also for horizontal movement on tower shall be ensured by contractor. The Contractor shall not use ordinary half body safety harness at site. The Contractor has to ensure use of Retractable type fall arrestors by workers for ascending / descending on suspension insulator string and other similar works etc., Use of Mobile fall arrestor for ascending / descending from tower by all workers. The contractor has to provide cotton / leather hand gloves as per requirement, Electrical Resistance Hand gloves for operating electrical installations / switches, Face shield for protecting eyes while doing welding works and Dust masks to workers as per requirement. The Contractor will have to take action against the workers not using Personal Protective Equipment at site and those workers shall be asked to rest for that day and also their Salary be deducted for that day. EMPLOYER may issue warning letter to Project Manager of contractor in violation of above norms. THAT the Contractor shall prepare a detailed list of PPEs, activity wise, to commensurate with manpower deployed, which is enclosed at Annexure - 3 (SP) for review and approval of Engineer In-charge/Project Manager. It shall also be ensured that the sample of these equipment shall be got approved from EMPLOYER supervisory staff before being distributed to workers. The contractor shall submit relevant test certificates as per IS / International Standard as applicable to PPEs used during execution of work. All the PPE's to be distributed to the workers shall be checked by EMPLOYER supervisory staff before its usage. The Contractor also agrees for addition / modification to the list of PPE, if any, as advised by Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager. 9. THAT the Contractor shall procure, if required sufficient quantity of Earthing Equipment / Earthing Devices complying with requirements of relevant IEC standards (Generally IECs standards for Earthing Equipments / Earthing Devices are - 855, 1230, 1235 etc.) and to the satisfaction of Engineer In-Charge/ Project Manager and contractor to ensures to maintained them in healthy condition. THAT the Contractor has prepared / worked out minimum number of healthy Earthing Equipments with Earthing lead confirming to relevant IS / European standards per gang wise during stringing activity/as per requirement, which is enclosed herewith at Annexure Section IX. Contract Forms 9-152 - 4 (SP) for review and acceptance of Engineer In-Charge! Project Manager prior to execution of work. 10. THAT the Contractor shall provide communication facilities i.e. Walky - Talkie / Mobile Phone, Display of Flags / whistles for easy communication among workers during Tower erection / stringing activity, as per requirement. 11. THAT the Contractor undertakes to deploy qualified safety personnel responsible for safety as per requirements of Employer/Statutory Authorities. THAT the Contractor employing more than 250 workmen whether temporary, casual, probationer, regular or permanent or on contract, shall employ at least one full time officer exclusively as qualified safety officer having diploma in safety to supervise safety aspects of the equipment and workmen who will coordinate with Engineer In-charge /Project Manager/Safety Coordinator of the Employer. In case of work being carried out through sub contractors the sub - contractor's workmen / employees will also be considered as the contractor's employees / workmen for the above purpose. If the number of workers are less than 250 then one qualified safety officer is to be deployed for each contract. He will report directly to his head of organization and not the Project Manager of contractor He shall also not be assigned any other work except assigning the work of safety. The curriculum vitae of such person shall be got cleared from EMPLOYER Project Manager / Construction staff. The name and address of such safety officers of contractor will be promptly informed in writing to Engineer In-charge with a copy to safety officer - In-charge before start of work or immediately after any change of the incumbent is made during the currency of the contract. The list is enclosed at Annexure - 5A (SP). THAT the Contractor has also prepared a list including details of Explosive Operator (if required), Safety officer / Safety supervisor / nominated person for safety for each erection / stringing gang, list of personnel trained in First Aid Techniques as well as copy of organisation structure of the Contractor in regard to safety. The list is enclosed at Annexure - 5B (SP). 12. The Project Manager shall have the right at his sole discretion to stop the work, if in his opinion the work is being carried out in such a way that it may cause accidents and endanger the safety of the persons and/or property, and/or equipment. In such cases, the Contractor shall be informed in writing about the nature of hazards and possible injury/accident and he shall comply to remove shortcomings promptly. The Contractor after stopping the specific work can, if felt necessary, appeal against the order of stoppage of work to the Project Manager within 3 days of such stoppage of work and decision of the Project Manager in this respect shall be conclusive and binding on the Contractor. 13. THAT, if, any Employer's Engineer/ supervisor at site observes that the Contractor is failing to provide safe working environment at site as per agreed Safety Plan / EMPLOYER Safety Rule/ Safety Instructions / Statutory safety requirement and creates hazardous conditions at site and there is possibility of an accident to workmen or workmen of the other contractor or public or the work is being carried out in an un safe manner or he continues to work even after being instructed to stop the work by Engineer / Supervisor Section IX. Contract Forms 9-153 at site / RHQ / Corp. Centre, the Contractor shall be bound to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000/ - per incident per day till the instructions are complied and as certified by Engineer / Supervisor of Employer at site. The work will remain suspended and no activity will take place without compliance and obtaining clearance / certification of the Site Engineer / Supervisor of the Employer to start the work. 14. THAT, if the investigation committee of Employer observes any accident or the Engineer In-charge/Project Manager of the Employer based on the report of the Engineer/Supervisor of the Employer at site observes any failure on the Contractor's part to comply with safety requirement / safety rules/ safety standards/ safety instruction as prescribed by the Employer or as prescribed under the applicable law for the safety of the equipment, plant and personnel and the Contractor does not take adequate steps to prevent hazardous conditions which may cause injury to its own Contractor's employees or employee of any other Contractors or Employer or any other person at site or adjacent thereto, or public involvement because of the Contractor's negligence of safety norms, the Contractor shall be liable to pay a compensation of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh only) per person affected causing death and Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) per person for serious injuries / 25% or more permanent disability to the Employer for further disbursement to the deceased family/ Injured persons. The permanent disability has the same meaning as indicated in Workmen's Compensation Act 1923. The above stipulations is in addition to all other compensation payable to sufferer as per workmen compensation Act / Rules THAT as per the Employer's instructions, the Contractor agrees that this amount shall be deducted from their running bill(s) immediately after the accident, That the Contractor understands that this amount shall be over and above the compensation amount liable to be paid as per the Workmen's Compensation Act /other statutory requirement/ provisions of the Bidding Documents. 15. THAT the Contractor shall submit Near-Miss-Accident report along with action plan for avoidance such incidence /accidents to Engineer - In-charge/ Project Manager. Contractor shall also submit Monthly Safety Activities report to Engineer - In-charge/ Project Manager and copy of the Monthly Safety Activities report also to be sent to Safety In-charge at RHQ of the Employer for his review record and instructions. 16. THAT the Contractor is submitting a copy of Safety Policy/ Safety Documents of its Company which is enclosed at Annexure - 6 (SP) and ensure that the safety Policy and safety documents are implemented in healthy spirit. 17. THAT the Contractor shall make available of First Aid Box [Contents of which shall be as per Building & other construction workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services Act and Central Rule 1998 / EMPLOYER Guidelines)] to the satisfaction of Engineer In-Charge/ Project Manager with each gang at site and not at camp and ensures that trained persons in First Aid Techniques with each gang before execution of work. 18. THAT the Contractor shall submit an 'Emergency Preparedness Plan' for different incidences i.e. Fall from height, Electrocution, Sun Stroke, Collapse of pit, Collapse of Tower, Snake bite, Fire in camp / Store, Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Militancy etc. while carrying out different activities under execution i.e. foundation works including civil works, Section IX. Contract Forms 9-154 erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. which is enclosed at Annexure - 7 (SP) for approval of the Engineer In-Charge Project Manager before start of work. 19. THAT the Contractor shall organise Safety Training Programs on Safety, Health and Environment and for safe execution of different activities of works i.e. foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. for their own employees including sub contractor workers on regular basis. The Contractor, therefore, submits copy of the module of training program, enclosed at Annexure - 9 (SP), to Engineer In-charge/Project Manager for its acceptance and approval and records maintained. 20. THAT the Contractor shall conduct safety audit, as per Safety Audit Check Lists enclosed at Annexure - 8 (SP), by his Safety Officer(s) every month during construction of Transmission Lines / Sub Stations / any other work and copy of the safety audit report will be forwarded to the Employer's Engineer In-charge / Site In-charge/Project Manager for his comments and feedback. During safety audit, healthiness of all Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) shall be checked individually by safety officer of contractor and issue a certificate of its healthiness or rejection of faulty PPEs and contractor has to ensure that all faulty PPEs and all faulty lifting tools and tackles should be destroyed in the presence of EMPLOYER construction staff. Contractor has to ensure that each gang be safety audited at least once in two months. During safety audit by the contractor, Safety officer's feedback from EMPLOYER concerned shall be taken and recorded. The Employer's site officials shall also conduct safety audit at their own from time to time when construction activities are under progress. Apart from above, the Employer may also conduct surveillance safety audits. The Employer may take action against the person / persons as deemed fit under various statutory acts/provisions under the Contract for any violation of safety norms / safety standards. 21. THAT the Contractor shall develop and display Safety Posters of construction activity at site and also at camp where workers are generally residing. 22. THAT the Contractor shall ensure to provide potable and safe drinking water for workers at site / at camp. 23. THAT the Contractor shall do health check up of all workers from competent agencies and reports will be submitted to Engineer In-Charge within fifteen (15) days of health check up of workers as per statutory requirement. 24. THAT the Contractor shall submit information along with documentary evidences in regard to compliance to various statutory requirements as applicable which are enclosed at Annexure - 10A (SP). The Contractor shall also submit details of Insurance Policies taken by the Contractor for insurance coverage against accident for all employees are enclosed at Annexure - 10B (SP). Section IX. Contract Forms 9-155 25. THAT a check-list in respect of aforesaid enclosures along with the Contractor's remarks, wherever required, is attached as Annexure - Check List herewith. THE CONTRACTOR shall incorporate modifications/changes in this 'Safety Plan' necessitated on the basis of review/comments of the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager within fourteen (14) days of receipt of review/comments and on final approval of the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager of this 'Safety Plan', the Contractor shall execute the works under the Contract as per approved 'Safety Plan'. Further, the Contractor has also noted that the first progressive payment towards Services Contract shall be made on submission of 'Safety Plan' along with all requisite documents and approval of the same by the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor has hereunto set its hand through its authorised representative under the common seal of the Company, the day, month and year first above mentioned. For and on behalf of M/s........... ......... WITNESS 1. Signature . Signature.......... Name.... Name............. 2. Signature . Authorised representative Name .... (Common Seal) Address . (In case of Company) Note: All the annexure referred to in this "Safety Plan" are required to be enclosed by the contractor as per the attached "Check List " 1. Safety Plan is to be executed by the authorised person and (i) in case of contracting Company under common seal of the Company or (ii) having the power of attorney issued under common seal of the company with authority to execute such contract documents etc., (iii) In case of (ii), the original Power of Attorney if it is specifically for this Contract or a Photostat copy of the Power of Attorney if it is General Power of Attorney and such documents should be attached to this Safety Plan. 2. For all safety monitoring/ documentation, Engineer In-charge / Regional In-charge of safety at RHQ will be the nodal Officers for communication. Section IX. Contract Forms 9-156 CHECK LIST FOR SEFETY PLAN S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents 1. Annexure - 1A (SP) Yes/No Safe work procedure for each activity i.e. foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. to be executed at site. 2. Annexure - 1B (SP) Yes/No Manpower deployment plan, activity wise foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. 3. Annexure - 2 (SP) Yes/No List of Lifting Machines i.e. Crane, Hoist, Triffor, Chain Pulley Blocks etc. and Lifting Tools and Tackles i.e. D shackle, Pulleys, come along clamps, wire rope slings etc. and all types of ropes i.e. Wire ropes, Polypropylene Rope etc. used for lifting purposes along with test certificates. 4. Annexure - 3 (SP) Yes/No List of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), activity wise including the following along with test certificate of each as applicable: 1. Industrial Safety Helmet to all workmen at site. (EN 397 / IS 2925) with chin strap and back stay arrangement. 2. Safety shoes without steel toe to all ground level workers and canvas shoes for workers working on tower. 3. Rubber Gum Boot to workers working in rainy season / concreting job. 4. Twin lanyard Full Body Safety harness with shock absorber and leg strap arrangement Section IX. Contract Forms 9-157 S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents for all workers working at height for more than three meters. Safety Harness should be with attachments of light weight such as of aluminium alloy etc. and having a feature of automatic locking arrangement of snap hook and comply with EN 361 / IS 3521 standards. 5. Mobile fall arrestors for safety of workers during their ascending / descending from tower / on tower. EN 353 -2 (Guided type fall arresters on a flexible anchorage line.) 6. Retractable type fall arrestor (EN360: 2002) for ascending / descending on suspension insulator string etc. 7. Providing of good quality cotton hand gloves / leather hand gloves for workers engaged in handling of tower parts or as per requirement at site. 8. Electrical Resistance hand gloves to workers for handling electrical equipment / Electrical connections. IS : 4770 9. Dust masks to workers handling cement as per requirement. 10. Face shield for welder and Grinders. IS : 1179 / IS : 2553 11. Other PPEs, if any, as per requirement etc. 5. Annexure - 4 (SP) Yes/No List of Earthing Equipment / Earthing devices with Earthing lead conforming to IECs for earthing equipments are - (855, 1230, 1235 etc.) gang wise for stringing activity/as per requirement 6. Annexure - 5A (SP) Yes/No List of Qualified Safety Officer(s) along with their contact details 7. Annexure - 5B (SP) Yes/No Details of Explosive Operator (if required), Safety officer / Safety supervisor for every erection / stinging gang, any other person nominated for safety, list of personnel trained in First Aid as well as brief information about safety set up by the Section IX. Contract Forms 9-158 S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents Contractor alongwith copy of organisation of the Contractor in regard to safety 8. Annexure - 6 (SP) Copy of Safety Policy/ Safety Document of the Yes/No Contractor's company 9. Annexure - 7 (SP) Yes/No 'Emergency Preparedness Plan' for different incidences i.e. Fall from height, Electrocution, Sun Stroke, Collapse of pit, Collapse of Tower, Snake bite, Fire in camp / Store, Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Militancy etc. while carrying out different activities under execution i.e. foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. 10. Annexure - 8 (SP) Yes/No Safety Audit Check Lists ( Formats to be enclosed) 11. Annexure - 9 (SP) Yes/No Copy of the module of Safety Training Programs on Safety, Health and Environment, safe execution of different activities of works for Contractor's own employees on regular basis and sub contractor employees. 12. Annexure - 10A (SP) Information along with documentary evidences in regard to the Contractor's compliance to various statutory requirements including the following: (i) Electricity Act 2003 Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (ii) Factories Act 1948 Yes/No Section IX. Contract Forms 9-159 S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (iii) Building & other construction workers (Regulation Yes/No of Employment and Conditions of Services Act and Central Act 1996) and Welfare Cess Act 1996 with Rules. [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (iv) Workmen Compensation Act 1923 and Rules. Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (v) Public Insurance Liabilities Act 1991 and Rules. Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (vi) Indian Explosive Act 1948 and Rules. Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (vii) Indian Petroleum Act 1934 and Rules. Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (viii) License under the contract Labour (Regulation & Yes/No Abolition) Act 1970 and Rules. [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (ix) Indian Electricity Rule 1956 and amendments if Yes/No Section IX. Contract Forms 9-160 S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents any, from time to time. [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (x) The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Yes/No Rules. [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (xi) Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986. Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (xii) National Building Code of India 2005 (NBC 2005). Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (xiii) Indian standards for construction of Low/ Medium/ Yes/No High/ Extra High Voltage Transmission Line [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] (iv) Any other statutory requirement(s) Yes/No [please specify] [Name of Documentary evidence in support of compliance] 13. Annexure - 10B (SP) Details of Insurance Policies alongwith documentary evidences taken by the Contractor for the insurance coverage against accident for all employees as below: Section IX. Contract Forms 9-161 S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks of Submission of information/ documents (i) Under Workmen Compensation Act 1923 and Yes/No Rules. [Name of Documentary evidence in support of insurance taken] (ii) Public Insurance Liabilities Act 1991 Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of insurance taken] (iii) Any Other Insurance Policies Yes/No [Name of Documentary evidence in support of insurance taken] EMPLOYER ANNEXURE - 3 SAFETY CONDITIONS IN CONTRACT DOCUMENT 6-10 Sbction VIIIl Particular Conditions ordered by the Employer consistent with the requirements of the Contract. PC 21.4 Replace the word 'materials' in line nor. 2 with 'Plant and Equipment'. Add the word 'including liabilities for port charges If any' after the word 'clearance' in line no. 3. Addition of Sub-Clauses (PC22.2.3.1, PC22.2.3.2, PC22.2.3.3, PC 22.2.3.4) of GC 22.2.3 PC 22.2.3.1 Compliance with Labour Regulations During continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his sub-contractors shall abide at all times by all applicable existing labour enactments and rules made thereunder, regulations notifications and byelaws of the State or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law (including rules), regulations bye laws that may be passed or notificatioh that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central Government or the local authority. The employees of the Contractor and the Sub-contractor in no case shall be treated as the employees of the Employer at any point of time. PC 22.2.3.2 The Contractor shall keep the Employer indemnified in case any action is taken against the Employer by the competent authority on account of contravention of any of the provisions of any Act or rules made thereunder, regulations or notifications including amendments.' PC 22.2.3.3 If the Employer is caused to pay under any law as principal eniployer such amounts as may be necessary to cause or observe, or for non observance of the provisions stipulated in the notifipations/ byelaws/Acts/ Rules/regulations including amendments, if any, on the part of the Contractor, the Employer shall have the right to deduct any money due to. the Contractor under this contract or any other contract with the employer including his amount of performance security for adjusting the aforesaid payment. The Employer shall also have right to recover from the Contractor any sum required or estimated to be required for making good the loss or damage suffered by the Employer. PC 22.2.3.4 Salient features of some major laws applicable to establishments engaged in building and other construction works are Indicated at Appendix-I to PC. Addition of New Sub-Clauses (PC22.4.1 to 22.4.3 includirg its sub- clauses) of GC 22.4 PC 22.4.1 Protection of Environment The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to protect the environment on and off the Site and to avoid damage or nuisance to persons or to property of the public or others resulting from pollution, noise or other Tower Packages ASM-TWO1 & ASM-TWO2 for Assam associated with NER Power System Improverrtent Project. Secton VI II Particular Conditions 6-11 causey arising as consequence of his methods of operation. During continuance of the Contract, the Contractor and his Sub- contractors shall abide at all times. by all existing enactments on environmental protection and rules made there under, regulations, notifications and bye-laws of the State or Central Government, or local authorities and any other law, bye-law, regulations that may be passed or notification that may be issued in this respect in future by the State or Central Government or the local authority. Salient features of some of the major laws that are applicable are given below: The Water ('Prevention and Control of Pollutionl Act. 1974, This provides for the prevention nd control of water pollution and the mainta.ining and restoring of wholesomeness of water. 'Pollution' means such contamination of water or such alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of water or such discharge of any sewage or trade effluent, or of any other liquid, gaseous or solid substance into water (whether directly or indirectly) as may, or is likely to, create a nuisance or render such water harmful or injurious to public health or safety, or to -domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other legitimate uses, or to the life and health of animals or plants or of aquatic organisms. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) At 1981, This provides for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend'to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment. *T _he Environment (Potection) Act. 1986 This provides for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith1 and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. 'Environment' includes water, air and land and the inter-relationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property. I - T iInsranceAchis ov f puic liabilit insurance for the purpose of, providing immediate, relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling hazardous substances and for matters connected herewithor incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and exceeding such quantity ah may be specified by notification by the Central Government. PC 22.4.2 (i) The Contractor shall (a) establish an operational system of managing environmental impacts, (b) carry out all the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the environment management plan attached to the Particular TeConditions as Appendix-b -and (c) allocate the budget required Tower Packages ASM-TW01 & ASM-TWO2 for Assam associated with NER Power System Improvement Project b- 8-12 Section VIII.Particular Conditions to ensure that 'such measures are carried out. The Contractor shall submit to the Employer (quarterly) semi-ahnual) reports on the carrying out of such measures. (ii) the Contractor shall adequately record the conditions of roads,, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to, transport of material and construction commencement, and. shall fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure and agricultural land to atleast their pre-project condition Upon construction completion. (iii) The Contractor shall undertake detailed survey of the affected persons -during transmission line' alignment finalization under the Project, where applicable, and (iv) The Contractor shall conduct health and safety programme for workers employed under the Contract and shall include information on the risk of sexually' transmitted diseases, including lV/AIDS in such programs. PC 22.4.3 Safety Precautions, PC 22.4.3.1 The' Contractor shall observe all applicable regulations regarding safety on the Site. Unless, otherwise agreed, the Contractor shall, from the commencement of work on Site until taking over; provide: a) fehcing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works wherever required, and b) temporary. roadways, footways, guards and fences which may be necessary for the accommodation and protection of Employer / his representatives and occupiers of adjacent property, the public and others. PC 22.4.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure proper 'safety' of all the workmen,, materials, plant and equipment belonging to him or to THE EMPLOYER or to others, working at the Site. The Contractor shall also be responsible for provision of all safety notices and safety equipment required both by the relevant legislations and the Engineer, as he may deem necessary. PC 22.4.3.3 The Contractor will notify well in advance to the.Engineer of his intention to bring to the Site any container filled with liquid or gaseous fuel or explosive or petroleum substance or such' chemicals which may involve' hazards. The' Engineer shall 'have the right to prescribe the conditions, under which such container is to be stored, handled and used during the -performance of, the works and the Contractor shall strictly adhere to and comply with such Tower Packages ASM-TWO1 & ASM-TWO2 for Assam associated with NER Power System Impfovement Project. c Vii P,l[l;.;[!.Er i . h'l s - instructions. The Engineer shall have the iht at his sole discretion to inspect , any . such contfine or SuCh construction. plant/equipnent for vhch maleal in the container is required to be used and if in his opinion, its Lise is not safe, he may forbid its use. No claim due to such p'rohibition shall be entetIained. by [he Owner and the Owner shall not entertain any cirm o1 the ona cOIIIor towards additional safety provisions/conditons% to bo provided for/corstruicted as per the Engineer s instructions Further, any such decision ot the Enirr t , h r nt i V way, absolve the Contractor of liNs esponsibihes nan n case, use of SuCh a container Hr ntry t'ereof tO tf tu area is forbidden by the Engineer tiip, netoI hail use alterna.tive methods with the appen ' 'Lhe Engcineer wtott any nimrpication to 1E E Y- h 3,xlension of WOrk scthdle- PC 224.3,4 Where it is necessary to prov:de anllur store petroleum products ör petroleurm mixtures and explosives, he Contractor shall be responsible Knr carryirj-out such provision and/or storage in accordaince with the ruies and regulations laid down in Petroleum Act 1934, Explosives Act, 1948 and Petroleum and Carbide of Calcium Manual published by the Chief Inspector of Explosives of india. Al such storage shall have prior approval oF the Engineer. ln case, any approvals are necessary from the Chief Inspecto (Explosives) or any statutory authorities -tho Contracto shall be résponsible for obtaining the same. PC 22A.3:5 All equipment used in construcC vn r ection b< Contraclor shall meet SndLan/internaanal Standardis ana where such standards do not exisi, the Contractor shall ensure these to be absolutety safe. Al equrpment skall be strictly operated and maihtained by he Centractor i accordance with manufacturr s Opetion Manuai and safety iistructions and as per Guidolnnesrulcs of THE EMPLOYER in this regard. PC 224.36 Periodical exarnjnations and all tests for all liting/hoisting equipment & tackles shall be carried-out in accordance with the relevant provisions 'of Factories Act 1948, indian Electricity Act.1910 and associated Laws/Ruesin force from time to time. A register of such examinations and tests shall be properly maintained by the Contractor and will be promptly produced as and when desired by the Engineer or by thd person authorisec by him. PC 22.4.3 7 The Contractor skall be fully responsible for (he safe storage of his and his Sub-Contractor s radoacttve sourcos in accordanco with BARC/DAE Rus and other applicabo provisions. All precautonary measures supuI!d LV 1x ir ; i , l1 !-i , BÖ/DAE 'in connection with use, storage and handling of such material will be taken by the Contractor. PC 2 2.1 3, The Contractor shall provide suitable safety equipment of prescribed standard to all emplovees and workmen according to the need, as may be directed bv the Engineer wh wIl alse have right to examine these safety equipment -c n e rmine their suitability. relIability. acceptabilDtv and sives o be used, the sam shalb useo uL id the direct control and supervision of an expert, experienced, qualified and competent person stricily in accordance with the Code of Practice/Rules framed under Indian. Explosives Act pertaining to händling, storage and use of explosives. PC 221-3.1 The Contractor shall provide safe working conditions to ä vvorkmen and eiployees at the Site infcuding safe meanå of access. railings, stairs. ladders, scahfoldings etc. The scaffoldings shall be erected under the control and supervision of an experienced and compelentiperson. For ereotion, good and standard quality of material only shall be used by the Contractor. P, C 92,4.3,2 1 1 The ContraEctor shal not. interfere or disturb electric fuses, wIEHng and other olectical equiphient belonginq to the Owner eo othei Contractors under any circumstanceå, whatsoevr. Linless exprèéssly permitted in writing by THE EMPLEOYER to handle such fuses, wiring or electricalt equipment PC 22.3.12 Before the Contractor connects any electrical appliances lo any plug or socket belonging to the other Contractor or Owiner. he shall: a, Satisfy tie Engineer that the applance is in good working condition: b. Inform the Engineer of the maxmum current rating, voltage and phases of the appliances; c. Obtin permission of the Engineer detailing the ockets to which the appfiances may be.connepted. PC i . 1h, E iner v ii 0ot uran t permission .to connect until he e appliance is in good condition anid is fitted with s uitable plug; b. The appliance is fitted with a sultable cable [having !wo earth conductors, one ol which, shall be an earthed metal sheath surrounding the cores. PC 22.4.3.14 *No electric cable in use by the Contractor/Owner will be disturbed without 'prior permission. No weight of any description will be imposed on any-cable and no ladder or similar equipment will rest against or attached to it. PC 224.3.15 No repair work shall be carried out on any live equipment. The equipment must be declared safe by the Engineer and a permit to work shall be issued by the Engineer before any repair work is carried out by the Contractor. While working on electric lines/equipment, whether live or dead. suitable type and sufficient quantity of tools will have to he provided by' the Contractor to dlectricians/Workme n/officers. PC 22.4.3.16 The Contractors shall employ necessary 'number of qualified, full time electricians/electrical supervisors to maintain his temporary electrical installation. PC 22.4.a17 The Contractor employing more than 250 workmen whether temporary, casual, probationer, regular or permanent or on contract, shall employ at least one full time officer exclusively as safety officer to supervise safety aspects of the equipment and workmen, who will coordinate with the Project Safety Officer. In case of work being carried out through Sub-Contractors, the Sub- Contractor's workmen/employees will also be considered as the Contractor's employees/workmen for the above purpose. The name and address of SUch Safety Officers of the Contractor will be promptly informed- in writing to Engineer with a copy to Safety Officer-In charge before he starts work or immediately after any change of the incumbent is made during currency of the Contract. PC 22.4.3.18 In case any accident occurs during the construction/ erection or other associated activities undertaken by the Contractor thereby causing any minor or major or fatal injury to his employees due to any reason, whatsoever, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to promptly inform the same to the Engineer in prescribed form and also to all the authorities envisaged under the applicable laws. PC 22.4.3,19 The Engineer snall have the right at his sole discretion to stop the work, if in his opinion the work is being carried out in , such a way that it may cause accidents and encanger the safety of the "persons and/or property, and/or equipment. In such cases, the Contractor shall be informed in writing about 1he nature of hazards and possible injLry/actident and ho shall cornply to remove shortcomings promptly. The Coritçactor after stopping the specific work can, if felt necessary, appeal against the order of stoppage of work to the Engineer within 3 days fl such stoppage of work and decision of the Engineer in this res pect salal be conclusive and binding on the Contractor. PC 22A4.320 The Con tractor shall not be entitled for any damagqescorpenstio for stoppage of work due to salGV reas4ons as provided in para GCC 2213.19 abOve aid the peiod øl such stoppage of work wil not be taken as an extenslon of time for cornpletiQl.of work ad wiI not be the groun for waiver Qf tevy of liqiidated damages. P '.'22,-3. 1t is mandatory for the Contractor to observe dlring the exccution of the woiks: requiremnents of Safety Rules which would generally include but not limited to following: Safety Rules a) Each emptoyee shall be provided with initial incoctrination regarding safety by the Contractor. so as to enable hin to conduct hi work in, a safe man ner. b) No emlployee sball be given a new assignment of wak un tamiiliar to him withlout propei introduction as to the hazards incidert thereto, both to htmselt and hIS tellow epyoyees. Uind er nio cirlcumIstance-s sh all an employee3 hurry cor. take uiinecessary chance when working under hazardous conditions. Émployees must not leave naked fires unattended. Smoking shall not be peritted arouhd fire prone areas and adequate fire fightind equipment shall be provided at crucial location. ei Employees under the influence of any intoxicatinig beverage. even to the slightest. degree shall not be permitted to remain at work. t W-There sall be a suitable arrangement at overY work site tor rerdering prompi and suflicient first aid to the The~ Stircases and pa¾sSageways shaul be aidequatety luihte u -The employees when working around .moving achiniiey, muls not be permitted to weai loos& Sor any other person whO are Skr H oadcen, -heeto. then the ContraKtOr skall be responsible for payMeM o a surn as indicated below to be dcposited with THE EMPLOYERt which will be pnssed on by THE EMPLOYER lo such person or next to itl and km he dll5eceaSEdC atal ny o H s. 000 - per ccident cauls ng pelson or Rs. 1 MooN, Per akccidentl CLausing 25% pron .0f or more permanent disablement Pl urmanent disableient shall have sanv meanlifl S ted in W km s Compensation arou t be dPPOSited with THE EMPLOYER ani passed on to iii- peon mentioned above skall be in addition to the Ic-mpO nsflc t o n paya Nr un e k .r le antýprovisio nls of thn Wo nen' CoatpiofnO1 Act and rules framed there under oi any other applicabl, laws as applicable trom iner to li e. ln case the Contractor does not deposit the nxve ientoned amount with THE EMPLOYER, suock i shlI be recovered by THE EdPLOYEP from any due or becorming duc to the Contracto ,under the i raci any other on-going contrace. 11 t hrv C ojntllrautor observes all the Salety Rules and Codes, C2 ateuory Laws nd Rules during the currency of Conkract· aJardcd by the Owner and no cccidert ocours then THE EMIPLOYE IR may consider the péej1~ormanlce ot the Contractör and award suitable ACCIDENT FREE SAFETY MERITORIOUS AWARD as per sch'emd as may be announced separately from time to time. PC22 43:26 The Contractor shall also subriit 4Safety Plan, as pe proforma specified in Section IX: Contre rFomis Pai- of Bidding Documents afongwid alle the requisite roéMments. mentionied tkerein and as Oier check-list tne therein to the Enginere lnCarge for its approval within 60 days of award of Contract. rhr oine of the contio to!' of fist Sontract shal be subliission oi 'Safety Plan' Snqwith all requisite documents. and approval of the same by the Engineer In-Charge. . Secti I VI I ticular Con diionris PC 22.6 Emergency Work (GC Clause 22.6) Repiace the words "Otherwise" with "In case such work is not in the scope of the ContraLtor", in the second last line of second paragraph of GC clause 22.6. . PC 23.3 Supplementing sub-clause GC 23.3 . For notification of testing, four weeks .shall be deemed as reasonable advance notice PC 23.1 Test and Inspection (GC Clause 23.7) Replace the words GC Sub-Ciause 6.1 with 2G Sub-Clause 46.1. in the last lirKe of GC clause 2S.7. PC 24 Replace the marginal words/headings 'Completion of the Facilities' with 'Pre Commissioning' PC 24.5 Replace sub clause GC 24.5 with the following: The Project Manager shall, within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Contractor's notice under sub clause GC 24.4 notify the Contractor in writing of any defects and/or deficiencies. It the Project Manager notifies the Contractor of any defects and/or deficiel1cies, the - Contractor shall then correct sIch defects and/or deiiciencies., and shall repeat the procedure described in sub clause GC 24.4. It-.1he Project Manager is satisfied that the Facilities or that part thereof have passed Pre-commissioning, the Project Manager shall. within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Contractor's notice! seven (7) days attet receipt of the Contractor*s repeated notice, advise the Contractor to proceed with the Commissioning of the Facilities or that part thereof. If the Project Manager is not so satisfied, then it shall noti!y the Contractor in wrtyg of any detects and/or deficiencies within seven (7) days atter receipt of the Contractpr's repeated notice, and the above procedure shall be repeated. PC 24.6 Replacing Sub-Clause GC 24.6 If the Project Manager fails to advise the Contractor to proceed with the nComnmissioning of the Facilities or the relevant part thereof or inform the Contractor of any defects and/or deficiencies within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Contractor's notice under GC Sub-Clause 24.4 or within seven (7),days after receipt of the Contractors repeated notice under GC Sub-Clause 24.5. then the Facilities or that part thereof shall be deemed to have passed Precommissioning, as oi the daie ol the Contractors notice or repeated notice, as the case may be. PC 24.7 Replace the word Completion' with ' Pre-comissioing in the 1st line of sub odiuse GC 24.7 ANNEXURE - 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST Annexure-4 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST Safety Related Check List durin2 Construction of Transmission Lines Name of the Circle: Date of Safety Audit:......... Name of Tr. Line:..................................................... Loc. No: ........................................Voltage Level: ......... Name of Contractor:................................................. Name of Sub Contractor:............................................... A. DURING TOWER FOUNDATION: SN Description of Activity Feed Remarks back i) EXCAVATION: 1. Dumping of Excavated soil. (Minimum 1.5 Mts. or half the depth of the pit whichever is more) Yes /No. 2. Whether angle of repose of soil as per design in the foundation is maintained or not. Yes /No. 3. De-watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes /No. 4. Working area has been protected properly to avoid against fall of passerby or animal in the excavated pit. Yes /No. 5 Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against fall exists. Yes /No. 6 Arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. (if required) Yes /No. 7 Check proper/adequate arrangement is made for extension of electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes /No. connection for De-watering Pumps/ Illumination / Electric compressors etc. if applicable). 8 Check for damage / Uneven settlement of foundation. Yes /No. 9 Ensure Life saver arrangements have been made during construction of well foundation in riverbed. (Where necessary) Yes /No. 10 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of blasting material at safe place. (if required) Yes /No. 11 Check that the blasting materials is handled with due care at site. ( If required) Yes /No. 12 Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / SN Description of Activity Feed Remarks back Passerby are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform Yes /No. public by caution markings (Red Flag) / Public Notices. 13 Check that the Blaster is holding the proper license issued by the appropriate authority as per the Indian Explosive Act. Yes /No. 14 Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting operation is adequate. Yes /No. 15 Ensure Laying of temporary cable used for operation of Machines used during construction should not cause any danger Yes /No. for electrocution of workmen. 16 Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blaster and their gang members during blasting. Yes /No. 17 Ensure that Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in I:S: 3764. Yes /No. 18 Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous Yes /No. gas, necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases. 19 The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water pipes and electrical cables have been verified and in case of their Yes /No. existence, they must be isolated. 20 Arrangement shall be made to prevent external vibrations due to rail / road traffic (If required). Yes /No. 21 Safety is ensured during the construction of Tr. Lines for buildings, structures etc. which are coming in the vicinity of the Yes /No. excavated area from collapse. ( If required ) 22 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes /No. 23 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area beyond shoulder level. Yes /No. 24 Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond / river should be estimated and taken care of. Yes /No. 25 After excavation the work has been completed speedily and back filling done at the earliest. Yes /No. n1) CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING: 1 Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also does not cause any danger. (Away from pit by 1.5 Mtrs. Or half Yes /No. the depth of pit, whichever is more.) 2 Check arrangement of illumination at Construction Site. (If required). Yes /No. 3 Ensure life saver arrangements have been made during construction of Well foundation in River Bed. Yes /No. SN Description of Activity Feed Remarks back 4 Check that the Concreting Mixer machine is placed at a safe place. (Not very near to pit.) Yes /No. 5 Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes /No. connection for De-watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric compressors etc. if applicable). 6 Check that laying of temporary cables used during construction Yes /No. activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to workmen. 7 Inspection of excavations shall be made by a Competent Person every day. In case, possible cave in or slide is apparent, all Yes /No. working in the excavation shall be seized until the necessary precautions have been taken to safeguard the possible cave in or slide. 8 Jacks and vertical supports shall be positioned in such a manner that the vertical loads are distributed equally and do not exceed Yes /No. the capacity of the jacks and the jacks are placed away from pit edge etc. 9 Proper Jacking arrangement is made to take the entire load of template. Yes /No. 10 In case of long template in stub setting, more jacks have been provided and check that the Jacks are placed on levelled and hard Yes /No. surface to avoid the unbalancing and fallen. 11 Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous recoiling action. Yes /No. 12 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated Yes /No. area. 13 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes /No. B. TOWER ERECTION: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1 Check proper communication facility is available at site during Tower erection. (If required) Yes / No. 2. Check damages or uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No. 3. Ensure the derrick used before tower erection has been checked for adequate strength/ size. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the Yes / No. lifting machines and tackles. 4. Ensure that the pulleys used before tower erection has been checked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter). Also in case of open Yes / No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of Safety Pin is made. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the lifting machines and tackles. 5. Ensure that the ropes used before tower erection has been checked for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No. strands and knots etc. 6. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No. has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate). 7. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority for erection of special towers. (Where necessary). Yes / No. 8. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority for erection of towers which comes in the vicinity of flying zone. Yes / No. (Where necessary) 9. Check that the safety measures has been taken before undertaking for the Road / Rail / River Xing jobs involving likewise stretches. Yes / No. 10. For rail or road crossing check whether written working plan is available at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local earthing, Yes / No. skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength and height of scaffolding to maintain the required clearance etc. 11. Ensure that all the members and proper size of Nuts and Bolts of lower section are fitted properly before erection of the upper section Yes / No. of tower is taken up. 12. Check that the anti climbing devices are provided in the tower after erection job. Yes / No. 13. Check that the danger plates have been provided. Yes / No. 14. Check that only erection team members are allowed to stand near the tower while erection is in process and should wear the safety Yes / No. helmet / Safety Shoes. 15. Working area of the tower has been demarcated during erection. Yes / No. 16 Check that proper guying arrangement has been made. And also to see that proper size of the crow bars has been used which has been Yes / No. fixed at hard surface in case of sandy soil or loose soil. 17 Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the tower members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size and strength of Yes / No. the hook used for lifting the tower members. 18 Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the assembled cross arm and also avoiding use of single sheeve pulleys Yes / No. while lifting the assembled cross arm / heavy load. C. CONDUCTOR STRINGING: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1. All drivers and plant operators are holding the valid driving license. Yes / No. 2. Check that the permit has been obtained from the Competent Authority for stringing of conductor while crossing through Road / Yes / No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks Rail / River / Venerable areas etc. ( Where necessary) 3. Check that required painting has been made on tower falling in the vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No. 4. Check that all safety measures have been taken during stringing of conductor crossing the HV / LT lines (Earthing of existing lines Yes / No. etc.) 5. Ensure that proper size of Nuts and Bolts is rigidly tightened and punching / tacking / tack welding is done in towers before Yes / No. undertaking stringing job. 6. Ensure that proper scaffolding arrangements made during stringing of conductor ( While Road Xing / Power Line Xing etc. Yes / No. 7. Ensure that all members are fitted in tower before undertaking conductor stringing work. Yes / No. 8. Check that the back filling of the foundation has been done as per specification. Yes / No. 9. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No. 10. Stringing Machine / Tension puller Machine are properly earthed. Yes / No. 11. Check the brake arrangement of the TSE Machines is working. Yes / No. 12. Ensure that the pulleys used before conductor stringing has been checked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter), also in case Yes / No. of open type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of Safety Pin is made Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the lifting machines and tackles. 13. Ensure the ropes used before conductor stringing has been checked for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No. strands and knots etc. 14. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No. has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate). 15. Check for the brake arrangement of the Drum reel of conductor during laying / paying out of conductor. Yes / No. 16. Check that proper communication facility is available at site during of stringing of conductor ( If required ) Yes / No. 17. Whether the tower has been permanently earthed. Yes / No. 18. Check that Sag Board is provided at two locations. Yes / No. 19. Check that the Sag Board arrangement is made by the experienced / trained persons. Yes / No. 20. Check approved Sag tension chart is available and followed at site. Yes / No. 21. While clamping of conductor / EW to be done, check for earthing. Yes / No. 22. Ensure sending signal to puller to stop when last layer of conductor / EW being pulled. Yes / No. 23. Check tension applied on the dynamo meter dial and check values with approved data. Yes / No. 24. Before stringing starts check that the villagers do not come SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks underneath the job of the concerned section. Yes / No. 25. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductor stringing in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No. 26. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority. Yes / No. 27. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No. 28. For LT lines, whether special persons are posted at each point of isolation till return of permit (PTW). Yes / No. 29. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and precautions taken Against inadvertent charging. Yes / No. 30. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for development and use of a Portable Earthing and Short - Circuiting Devices which Yes / No. can be engaged and disengaged to and from the LT lines, keeping away from the LT lines, until all operations on the same are completed and all men and materials are removed from LT lines. 31. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and back staying (Where necessary). Yes / No. 32. Check demarcation of feeder is done for D/c Line. Yes / No. 33. Ensure that all the insulator strings are thoroughly checked for availability and proper fixing of cotter / split pins before hoisting the Yes / No. same. General Points common for all activities during Excavation, Casting of Foundation A. ERECTION OF TOWER AND STRINGING OF CONDUCTOR: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1. Check whether the contractor had procured required quantity of PPEs considering maximum numbers of erection gangs deployed Yes /No. at one time. 2. Supervisors/ Workmen have been provided with required healthy PPEs, like Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Gum Yes /No. Boot etc. as applicable. 3. Availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at site. Yes /No. 4. Instruction register is available at site. Yes /No. 5. Ensure that Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to the Workmen before start of work. Yes /No. 6. Ensure that supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site during construction. Yes /No. 7. All driver and plant operators are holding valid driving license. Yes /No. 8. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes /No. 9. Ensure engaged labour are aware of the job. Yes /No. 10. Check that the unskilled labourers are not engaged in skilled job. Yes /No. 11. Ensure that supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall Yes /No. from the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under the debris etc. 12. Check for nearby Hospital / Doctor in case of emergencies Yes /No. arises. 13. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, and Yes /No. Tractor. The safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of moving machinery is to be checked. 14. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are Yes /No. used for excavation. 15. Check the competence (Qualification / Experience) of supervisor / gang leader of contractor. Yes /No. REMARKS IF ANY: Signature Signature Signature Name: Designation: Name : Name: Representative of Designation: Designation: Contractor PEDM Rep. from Site. PEDM Rep. from Circle office Safety Related Check List during Construction of Sub - Station Name of the Circle : .................. Date of Safety Audit:......... Name of Sub Stn. / Switching Stn.:........................................... Name of Contractor:.................................................... Contractor License / Registration No.:.................... .....Validity............ Name of Sub Contractor :................................................ A. SuB-STATION CIVIL WORKS: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1): SAFETY DURING EXCAVATION : 1. Check Substation area has been protected by constructing boundary wall all around the substation to avoid entry of Yes /No. passerby / unauthorized person or animal in the substation. 2. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes /No. 3. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes /No. connection and no naked wire connection to Pumps / Illumination / Electric compressors etc. if applicable). 4. Check arrangement of illumination at construction site is Yes /No. available. 5. Check dumping of Excavated soil (Minimum 1.5 Mts. Or half the depth of the pit whichever is more from the edge of the pit.) Yes /No. 6. Check Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil Yes /No. against fall. (if required). 7. Check lone worker is not allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes /No. 8. Ensure Laying of temporary cables used for operation of Yes /No. Machines used during construction should not cause any danger for electrocution of persons / animals. 9. Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous Yes /No. gas, necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases. 10. The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water pipes and electrical cables has been verified and in case of their Yes /No. existence, they must be isolated before further excavation works to ensure Human Safety. 11. Check that the scaffolds are not overloaded in any case. Yes /No. Scaffolds are to be erected and supported properly. 12. Stability of the soil of the excavated pit for safe working is to be checked and certified by a competent person daily before start of Yes /No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks work. A register at site is maintained where competent person can certify accordingly. No manhole should remain uncovered during night & off days. 13. Check the provision of sufficient strong ladder of suitable length Yes/No. is available near the working place during excavation. 14. Check if any permission is required from local statutory body before excavation. Yes /No. 15. Check for No undercutting / toe cutting in soil. Yes /No. 16. Check after excavation the work should be speedily completed Yes/No. without delay and back filling done at the earliest. 17. Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond / Yes /No river has been estimated and taken care of 18. Check to avoid slide / collapse of side walls of excavated pit, the Yes /No. excavation is to be done in trapezoidal cross - section. OF BLASTING II): SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE MATERIAL: 1 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of blasting material at safe place. (Temporary Magazine is to be Yes /No. installed observing all norms) as per Indian Explosive Act. 2. Check that the blasting materials is handled by licensed blaster Yes /No. with due care at site. (If applicable) 3. Check smoking is prohibited in the vehicle carrying explosives. Yes /No. 4. Check that the Blaster is holding proper license issued by the Yes /No. appropriate authority. As per Indian Explosive Act. 5. Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting Yes /No. operation is adequate. 6. Check while transportation, no unauthorized person is allowed in Yes /No. vehicle carrying explosives. 7. Check that the loading and unloading of explosives is being done Yes /No. carefully. 8. Check explosives and detonators or blasting caps is not being Yes /No. transported in the same vehicle. 9. Check while transportation the detonators and explosives are not Yes /No. carried loose or mixed with other materials. 10 Check surplus explosives shall not be stacked near working area Yes /No. during loading / unloading. 11. Check explosives shall not be held in hands when lightening the Yes /No. fuse. 12. Check that blasting in the open has been carried out during the Yes /No. fixed hours every day or on fixed days in the week so that the public at large should know about this. 13. Check that arrangement has been made to display sufficient Yes /No. warnings / sign board to enable the people to get out of the SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks blasting area to get off the danger zone 14. Check that the danger zone has been suitably cordoned off Yes /No. 15. Check during blasting operations begin / after the firing of explosives shall follow the loud siren. Yes /No. 16. Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / Passerby are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform Yes /No. public by caution markings ( Red Flag ) / Public Notices etc. 17. Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blaster and their gang members during blasting and also the Yes /No. persons supervising the blasting operations. 18. For covered blasting ensure placement of cover plates of proper thickness and sufficient numbers of sand filled bags. Yes /No. 19. Ensure that permission for blasting has been obtained from the appropriate authority. Yes /No. n11) SAFETY DURING CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING: 1. Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also does not cause any danger. (Away from pit) i.e. 1.5 Mtrs. or half Yes /No. the depth of the pit whichever is more.) 2. Check proper arrangement of illumination at Construction Site of Sub station is available. Yes /No. 3. Check that the Concreting Mixer/ Vibrator machines etc are placed at a safe place (Not very near to any pit at least 1.5 Mtr. Yes /No. from the edge of the pit) to avoid transfer of vibrations and should be operated by skilled persons. 4. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes /No. connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric compressors etc. if applicable). 5. Check for laying of temporary cables used during construction activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to Yes /No. persons / animals. 6. All bracing, struts and shuttering in excavations shall be adequately secured so as to prevent their accidental Yes /No. displacement. 7. Ensure Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in 1:S: 3764 for protecting the loose rock / soil against fall. Yes /No. 8. Check for proper placing of Hydraulic jacks with stability and constant watch of these instruments (which are continuously Yes /No. loaded) to avoid any danger of displacement causing sever accident. B. SAFETY DURING STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT ERECTION & CABLE LAYING ETC.: SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks 1. Check Back filling done prior to erection activity. Yes / No. 2. Check the derrick used before structure erection has been Test certificate is checked for adequate strength / size and no joints are Yes / No. required apart permitted. from visual inspection. 3. Check that the pulleys used before structure erection / Test certificate is Equipment Erection has been checked for adequate Yes / No. required apart strength / proper size (diameter), also in case of open type from visual pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of inspection. Safety Pin is made Safe working load should be punched. 4. Check the ropes used before structure erection / Equipment Test certificate is Erection has been checked for adequate strength / physical Yes / No. required apart condition (free from break of strands and knots etc. from visual inspection. 5. Check that the lifting tools and tackles are in healthy Test certificate is condition and has been tested periodically. Yes / No. required apart from visual inspection. 6. Check permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority for erection of Lightning Mast which comes in Yes / No. the vicinity of flying zone. (Where necessary) 7. Check that all Nuts and Bolts are fitted in the structure before undertaking the job of other section of the structure Yes / No. and are tightened. 8. Check area has been cordoned off to prevent injuries to unauthorized persons from hitting against structural Yes / No. component or falling in the excavated pits. 9. Check that danger plates are available on all the equipment & structures in the switchyard. Yes / No. 10. Check demarcation of feeder is done for Double Circuit Yes /No. Line. 11. Check only erection team members are allowed to stand near the structure / Equipment while erection is in process Yes / No. and should wear the safety helmet / Safety Shoes. 12. Check proper guying arrangement has been made while lifting structure / Equipment, if necessary. Yes / No. 13. Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the structure members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper Yes / No. size and strength of the hook used for lifting the structure members. 14. Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the assembled structure / heavy loads and also avoiding use Yes / No. of single sheeve pulleys while lifting the assembled SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks structure / heavy load. 15. Check arrangement has been made for equipment identification. Yes /No. 16. Check that required painting made on tower falling in the vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes /No. 17 Check no live wires nearby. Take shut down if necessary. Yes /No. 18. Check the structure has been permanently earthed. Yes /No. 19. Check crane are preferably be used for erection of pipe structure in the substation building works ( if required.) Yes /No. 20. Check all safety procedures for erection work like use of safety helmets, Safety belts, use of guy wires, lowering / Yes /No. lifting of tools by rope etc. are strictly adhered to during structure erection works is in progress in the switchyard. 21. Check that correct size of spanner (Box or ring type) as well as DE spanners is being used. Yes /No. 22. Check working area of the structure has been demarcated during erection. Yes /No. 23. Check heavy structures are lifted with crane with proper Yes /No. safety. 24. Only polypropylene ropes are to be used to tie the aluminium tube / Bus bar since this is soft material and Yes / No. will not damage aluminium tube / Bus bar during erection. 25. Ensure that R clips in insulator caps are fixed properly to avoid disconnection of insulator discs. Yes / No. 26. Ensure that all the necessary security pins (split pins) are fixed. Yes /No. 27. Check all nuts of jumper fittings are properly tightened and live metal clearance have been maintained as per TSECL Yes /No. specification. 28. In case of tension fitting dead end joint dimensions before & after the compression are checked and recorded. Yes /No. 29. No damaged component of any hardware fitting should be used on works. Yes /No. 30. Length of jumpers has been measured properly to give it a parabolic shape. No sharp bend should exist. Yes / No. 31. Check surge counter erection facilitates proper reading and that earthing is done with minimum bends. Yes / No. 32. Check Surge monitor has been earthed by connecting it to main earth mat with (G I Flat 75 x 12 mm) and earth pit Yes / No. separately as per drawing. 33. Check the alignment of earth switch with isolator, earth switch of isolator is put into operation and the contacts are Yes / No. SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks cleaned. After completion of pre commissioning checks and formats are dully filled and signed. 34. Ensure that the rubber beedings are kept in good condition. Yes / No. 35. Check CT has been placed on the support structure very carefully and all nuts have been tightened. Earthing is done Yes / No. as per drawing. 36. Ensure the lattice structure of CT has been earthed at two points. Yes /No. 37. Check the marshalling box in the switchyard has proper illumination arrangement. Yes /No. 38. Check the capacitor unit is short circuited & earthed, until erection and commissioning works are being done on Yes / No. CVT. (The capacitor get charged by the electrical fields in the vicinity and they keep these charges for a long time, which can be dangerous to human life. Hence the shorting of capacitor unit is necessary). It should be removed before tests / use. 39. Check Fuses in the marshalling box are OK. Yes / No. 40. Check proper earthing of CVT tank has been done. Yes / No. 41. Check all housing accessories, mounting stools including bolts / Nuts for fixing Line Trap and insulators are of non Yes / No. magnetic material. 42. Check H.F. point of CVTs on which the coupling device is not mounted has been earthed. Yes / No. 43. Check the remaining CVTs have been earthed thro' coupling device. Yes / No. 44. Cable drums after visual inspection should be stored preferably in the covered area. Cable ends should be Yes / No. clamped. 45. Ensure each cable and conduit run should be tagged with cable identity numbering as per the approved that appear in Yes / No. the cable and conduit schedule. 46. The tag should be of aluminium plate with ID number punched on it and securely attached to the cable conduit by Yes / No. not less than two turns. Cable tags should of rectangular shape for power cables and of circular shape for control cables. 47. Check underground cable markers should project 150 mm above ground and spaced at an interval of 30 Mts. They Yes /No. shall be located on both sides of road and drain crossing and also at every change in direction. 48. Check cable tags should be provided inside the switchgear, motor control centres, control and relay panels etc. Yes /No. wherever required for cable identification, where a number SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks of cables enter together through a gland plate. 49. The cable (power and control) between LT stations, Control room, DG set building and fire fighting pump Yes / No. house should be laid in the buried cable trenches. In addition to the above, for lighting purpose also, buried cable trench can be used in outdoor area.(as per Technical specification of specific contract) 50. Cable route and joint markers and RCC warning covers should be provided wherever required. The voltage grade Yes /No. of cables should be engraved on the marker. 51. Tray Identification Number on each run of trays at an interval of 10 Mtrs should be painted. Yes /No. 52. In case the outer sheath of a cable is damaged during handling / installation, the same should be repaired to the Yes / No. satisfaction of the site. In case any other part of a cable is damaged, the same should be replaced by a healthy cable. Power cables should be at the top most layers. The armour of control cable is to be earthed. 53. All cable termination should be appropriately tightened to ensure secure and reliable connections. All the exposed Yes /No. parts of cable lugs should be covered with tape, sleeve or paint. 54. Power and control cables are laid on separate cable trays Yes / No. 55. Co-axial cable is laid separately from power cable. Yes / No. 56. All cable trays, racks and metallic ducts have been grounded by connecting each to earth / mat. ( As per Yes / No. Scheme) 57. Check sections of cable trays have been bridged by copper jumpers/ G I to retain continuity of earthing. (As per Yes / No. Scheme) 58. Check earthing of panel is done by the erection contractor for connecting it with switchyard earth mat. ( As per Yes / No. Scheme) 59. Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, Voltage Transformer circuits, annunciation circuits and other Yes / No. common services is provided near the top of the panels running through out the entire length of the panels. 60. All internal wiring to be connected to external equipment is terminated on terminal blocks, preferably vertically Yes / No. mounted on the side of each panel. 61. Check whether Mimic Diagram is available preferably made of anodized aluminium or plastic of approved fast Yes / No. colour material and screwed on to the panel that can be easily cleaned. SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks 62. Check the panels all equipment mounted on front and rear side as well as equipment mounted inside are provided Yes /No. with individual name plates with equipment designated engraved. 63. Check on top of each panel on front as well as rear side, large and bold name plates are provided for circuit / feeder Yes / No. designation. 64. Check all front mounted equipments are provided at the rear with individual name plates engraved with tag Yes /No. numbers corresponding to panel internal wiring to facilitate easy tracing of the wiring. 65. Check the name plates mounted directly by the side of the respective equipments should not be hidden by equipment Yes /No. wiring. 66. Check availability of 240V single phase 50 HZ, AC socket with switch suitable to accept 5 Amps and !5 Amps pin Yes /No. round standard plug, is provided in the interior of each cubicle with ON-OFF switch for connection of hand lamps. 67. Check that panels are provided with a fluorescent lighting fixture rated with 240 Volts single phase, 50 Hz supply for Yes / No. the interior illumination of the panel during maintenance. The fittings are complete with switch fuse unit and switching of the lighting is controlled by the respective panel door switch. Adequate lighting with fuse unit is also provided for the corridor in control panels. 68. Check control panels are provided with necessary arrangements for receiving, distributing, isolating and Yes /No. fusing of DC and AC supplies for various control, signalling, lighting and space heater circuits. The incoming and sub circuits are separately with switch fuse units. 69. Check panels are provided with a space heater rated for 240 V, single phase, 50 Hz, AC supply for the internal Yes / No. heating of the panel to prevent condensation of moisture. 70. Check all panels are equipped with an earth bus securely fixed Yes /No. 71. Check when several panels are mounted adjoining each other, the earth bus is made continuous with necessary Yes / No. connectors and clamps for this purpose. 72. Check provision is made for extending the earth bus bars to adjoining panels on either side. Yes / No. 73. Check provision is made on each bus bar of the end panels for connecting earthing grid. Yes /No. 74. Check all metallic cases of relays, instruments and panel SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks mounted equipment including gland plates are connected Yes / No. to the earth bus by copper wires of specified size. 75. Check the colour code of the earthing wire is green. Yes / No. 76. Check that earthing made with equipment is with Nuts and Bolts i.e. For such connection lugs should be pressed and Yes / No. tightened to the terminals through Nuts and Bolts. 77. Check that no equipment is mounted on the panel doors. Yes / No. 78. Check each switch should bear clear inscription identifying its function. Yes / No. 79. Check those who have sufficient knowledge of steel structural job have been employed in steel structural works Yes / No. only. 80. Check necessary instruction has been communicated by supervisor before start of the day's works to workmen Yes / No. under his control. 81. Storing of equipments is to be made properly to avoid any accident during handling. Yes /No. 82. Check all Nuts and bolts are properly raised or lowered preferably using closed loop pulleys and gully bags / hand Yes / No. bags tied at the end for carrying nuts and bolts. 83. Check that Fire resistant sheets are used before entrance of control cable in control room. Yes / No. 84. Check air compressor tubing properly tightened. Yes / No. 85. Check all carrying connectors / clamps properly tightened. Yes / No. C. CONDUCTOR LAYOUTDURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1. Check all members are fixed in structure and ensure proper size of Nuts and Bolts are rigidly tightened and punching / tacking / Yes /No. tack welding is done in towers / structures before undertaking conductor laying job. 2. Ensure proper scaffolding arrangements made during laying of conductor (While Power/Distribution Line crossing etc). Yes /No. 3. Ensure that all members are fitted in structure before undertaking conductor laying work. Yes /No. 4. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes /No. 5. Ensure whether the structure is properly earthed. Yes /No. 6. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductor laying in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes /No. 7. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority when extension of existing substation is under execution. Yes /No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 8. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes /No. 9. For LT lines, check whether special persons are posted at each point of isolation till return of permit (PTW) if positioning of Yes /No. person is not possible then it is to be seen that all the point of isolation has been kept in the locked position till the work is in progress. 10. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and precautions taken against inadvertent charging. Yes /No. 11. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for grounding LT lines coming across during conductor laying. (This can be Yes /No. done by way of portable earthing and short circuiting devices which cab be engaged to and disengaged from LT lines, keeping away from the LT lines until all operations on the same are completed and all man and materials are removed from the LT lines). 12. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and back staying (Where necessary). Yes /No. 13. Check working of hydraulic crimping machine. Yes /No. 14. Check before and after crimping, dimensional changes in clamps and are in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Yes /No. D S wITCHYARD EARTHING DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1. Check that while earthing conductor crossing the road is laid 300 mm below the road or at greater depth depending upon the site Yes /No. conditions. 2. Check that while laying the Earthing conductor in outside area is buried at least 600 mm below the furnished ground level. Yes /No. 3. Check that the earthing pads have been provided for the apparatus / equipments at accessible position. Yes /No. 4. Check all steel columns, metallic stairs are connected to nearby earthing grid conductor by two earthing leads. Yes /No. 5. Check of earthing of lightening fixtures, receptacles switches, junction boxes lighting conduits has been done by a separate Yes /No. earthing conductor. 6. Check that the railway tracks within switchyard area has been earthed at a spacing of 30 Mts. / specified distance and also at Yes /No. both ends. 7. Check cable trays has been connected to earthing flat of 50X6 mm / specified sized earthing flat at intervals specified in Yes /No. approved drawing. 8. Check that this earthed flat is earthed at about 30 Mts. distance. Yes /No. 9. All accessories in transformer and reactor like radiators tank, SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks cooling banks etc are connected to the earthing grid at minimum Yes /No. two points. 10. Check metallic conduits are not used as earth continuity Yes /No. conductor. 11. Check flexible earthing connectors should be provided for the moving parts. Yes /No. 12. Check sheath and armor of single core power cable is earthed at switchgear end and equipment side. Yes /No. 13. Check contact surface of earthing pads for jointing free from scale, paint, enamel, grease, rust or dust. Yes /No. 14. Check that light poles, junction boxes on the poles, cable and cable boxes / glands, lockout switches etc. are connected to the Yes /No. earthing conductor running along with the supply cable which intern is connected to the earthing grid conductor at a minimum two points. Check earthing conductor which is generally buried 2000 mm 15. outside the switchyard fence. All the gates and every alternate Yes /No. post of the fence are to be connected to earthing grid. 16. Check megger used for measuring soil resistivity is calibrated with desired accuracy. Yes /No. 17. The earth resistivity has been measured in dry weather condition. Yes /No. 18. Check the earthing of Transformers and Shunt reactor, earth pits are constructed as per relevant standard / approved drawing. Yes /No. Check that the measured value of combined earth resistance 19. should be less than 1 Ohm. Yes /No. Check that for earth electrode and individual earth pits, this value 20. should not be more than one Ohm. Yes /No. Check all non current carrying metal parts shall be effectively 21. earthed by two separate and distinct earth connections ( Indian Yes /No. Electricity Rule 61,67 ) 22. Check that all pylon supports in the Fire Fighting IVSW system has been earthed to the earthmat. Yes /No. E: GENERAL POINTS COMMON FOR ALL ACTIVITIES DURING EXCA VATION, CASTING OF FOUNDATION Erection of structures, laying of Conductor, storage and transportation of material: SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 1. Check Supervisors / Workmen have been provided with required healthy PPEs. Like ( Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes Yes /No. / Gum Boot etc. as applicable ) 2. Check availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at Yes /No. site. 3. Check Site Instruction register is available at site. Yes /No. 4. Ensure Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to the Workmen including contractor labour before start of work. Yes /No. 5. Ensure supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site during construction. Yes /No. 6. Check all driver and plant operators are holding valid driving license. Yes /No. 7. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes /No. 8. Ensure engaged labour are aware of the job. Yes /No 9. Ensure supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of Yes /No. First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall from the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under the debris, rescue of person from drowning etc. 10. Check for availability and to keep a record of nearby Hospital / Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes /No. 11. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, Tractor. Yes /No. The safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of moving machinery is to be checked. 12. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are Yes /No. used for excavation. ( If applicable ) 13. Check the competence (Qualification / experience) of supervisor / gang leader of contractor. Yes /No. 14. Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous Yes /No. recoiling action. 15. Proper unloading arrangement has been made at site (Preferably with crane) to unload the material. Yes /No. 16. After unloading the material visual inspection of the materials has been carried out along with the erection contractor to check Yes /No. that the material has not been damaged or not (Galvanizing is proper or not) As per approved Field Quality Plan etc. 17. While transporting the heavy laden equipment like transformer / Reactor by road from Rly Stn to Sub station check whether for Yes /No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks all safety precaution taken. Like safe lifting capacity of crane, safe load on culvert / Bridge / Nala / Drain etc.and working plan is available at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local earthing, skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength and LT wires / HT wires interrupting the height of equipment and the required clearance maintained etc. Permission to be obtained from concerned authority if required. "Impact recorder on the equipment like Reactor / Transformer must be installed during transportation" 18. Check that the adequate and safe means of access and aggress has been provided for all work places as far as reasonably Yes /No. practicable and is being used by the workers. 19. Check proper illumination is provided at the work places and their approaches including passage ways. Yes /No. 20. Check that the lamps have been protected by suitable guards where necessary to prevent danger, in case the lamp breaks. Yes /No. 21. Check loose materials which are not required for use shall not be placed or left so as dangerously to obstruct work places or Yes /No. passage ways. 22. Check all projected nails has been removed or bent over to prevent injury. Yes /No. 23. Check scrap, waste and rubbish has not been allowed to accommodate on the site or the scrap materials has been stored at Yes /No. the isolated place. 24. Check that the worker while working at height scaffold materials, waste materials and tools are not being thrown by Yes /No. them to cause injury to any person. 25. Check whether contractor has procured required quantity of PPE considering maximum number of erection gangs deployed at one Yes /No. time. Check the quantity of PPEs. 26. Check that the PPEs required by the workmen are being utilized by them always. Yes /No. 27. Check the worker is under constant surveillance by the other person while working at height. Yes /No. 28. Check construction site has been barricaded for unauthorized persons / animals. Yes /No. 29. Check that lifting appliances and machines and vehicles used on the construction site is of sound material and good quality and is Yes /No. free from patent defects and is strong enough to with safely the load and stresses to which they will be subjected. 30. Check structures and equipment is being used only for the purpose for which they were intended. Yes /No. 31. Check equipment has been operated by the competent person. Yes /No. SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks 32. Check portable ladders shall not exceed 9 Mts. in length, Yes /No. otherwise may cause danger while climbing of person and back legs shall be equally braced. 33. Check unskilled labour are not utilized for skilled jobs and only experience persons are deployed for erection. Yes /No. 34. Check a well planed and documented procedure for the entire Construction works of Substation shall be prepared by contractor Yes / No. and get approved from TSECL for distribution to Contractors' field staff and TSECL for follow up. 35. Check no metallic measuring tapes are being used during expansion of charged bays. Yes /No. 36. Check metal ladders are not being used in the vicinity of exposed live electrical equipment. Yes /No. 37. Check one bore well is available for water supply in case Municipal Construction supply is not available Yes /No. 38. Check charged area of a yard should be properly fenced off. Yes /No. 39. Check ladders / lengthy articles / lengthy equipments etc. should always be carried in horizontal position. Yes /No. 40. Check insurance by contractor for the labour to provide adequate Yes /No. coverage for any accident etc. REMARKS IF ANY: Signature Signature Signature Name: Name: Name: Designation: Designation: Designation: PEDM Rep. Site office Rep. from Contractor Rep. from Circle office of PEDM ANNEXURE - 5 DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF POWER & ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: GOVT. OF MIZORAM Mizoram: : Azawl: 796 007 PROJECT SUMMARY North Eastern States a kan power ruangam (scenario) tihchangtlun nan India Sawrkar (Government of India) chuan World Bank tanpuinain North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) a din a. Hetah hian Mizoram pawh a tel ve a. NERPSIP hmathlir chu Power Sub-station thar siam, Transmission line thar leh Distribution line thar din te mai bakah Sub-station leh Transmission line hlul deuh tawhte thawm that Ieh tihchangtlun a ni. Mizoram state tana NERPSIP-in a tih turn te chu .- * Load sang zawk la thei tura Mizoram state transmission leh distribution network- te tihchangt1un leh Transmission & Distribution (T&D) loss tih hniam. * Power mamawh dan chiang taka hre tur leh power supply tha pe thei tura hmalak. Mizoram chhungah chuan Power & Electricity Department, Govt. of Mizoram hi a neitu an nia. A hnatak thawk tur chuan Govt. of India atangin Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(PGCIL) he project hi kengkawhtur a ruat an ni a. NERPSIP hnuaiah hian, Lungsen - Chawngte leh Chawngte - S.Bungtlang 132 kV line(charged at 33kV) slam te hi telh an ni a. Heng line siam avang hian a ngheta ram lak sak a tul hran lova. A siam laia ram emaw thlai tih chhiat palh te chu a hu tawk zel a rulh (compensate) an ni thung ang. Chumi ti thei tur chuan he project ruahman laiin ruahmanna slam fel vek a ni. Mizoram state-a North Eastern Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) kan hman hian ram leh hnam ngelnghehna leh intodelh kawnga hmasawnna a thlen ngei kan beisei a ni. Er. Liannghinglova Pachuau Engineer-in-Chief, P & E Deptt. 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C/-o ttokw__y __de_ Photographs of Public Consultation held at South Bungtiang on 9th Sept'2014 POwer & ElcregDepateme Govermn ofMzoa "PUBLIC MEETING" Nub--C(on,5truetion of transmij,sion line under SRI B.Al\, ass,istane nue -ol.e mh j,jge S.umGag1 TLfligin lov -m El E- TT PO~ OLI y~V kNK PUBLIC CONSULATION MEETING Venue: L. Date: o9¢592 /t ATTENDANCE SI. No. Name Signature / S' a/ Á __ __ __ _ 1 /v 1 15'> fti PUBLIC CONSULATION MEETING Venue: Dýate: -r ATTENDANCE S1. No. Name Signature StzNo 23 / / T ζ H- cid OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER -IN-CHIEF POWER AND ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: GOVT. OF MIZORAM MIZORAM: AIZARL: 796007 Minutes / proceedings of Public consultation held on 11' September, 2014 at LUNGSEN, Lunglai District, Mizoram under North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) in Mizoram Subject - Construction of 132 KV S/C LUNGSEN ---CHWANGTE Transmission Line and associated 33 KV distribution line (Frori 132 KV Lungsen (new) S/s to existing 33 KV Lungsen S/s) under the scope of NERPSIP in Lunglai & Longthlai Districts of Mizoram. Annexure -Signatures of members of the Village Council / general public and officials of Power and Electricity Department, Govt of Mizoram and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) who attended the meeting (Photogapbs of the pubMc meeing is also enclosed) Venue of the Meeting: - Young Mizo Association (YMA) Community Hal, Lungsen Pu Otto K. Lalchhuanawma, SDO, Power & Electricity Department, Lungsen chuan mipui leh hotu liante, an hun hlu tak senga an rawn kal thei chu lawmawrn a tih thu sawiin lo kalkhawm zawng zawngte alo lawm a. SDO chuan he project chungchang tawifel taka sawiin, a senso tur zawng zawngte chu World Bank leh India Sawrkar laipui turn tur anih thu te a sawi lang a. Mipui lo kalkhawm te chu sawrkar hmalakna thawhpuia sawmin PGCIL hotuten he project chungchang hi kimchang zawka an rawn sawi tur thu mipuite a han hrilh a. Pu H. Sailo, Manager, POWERGRID chuan North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) chungchang te sawifiahin, Mizoram chhunga he project kalphung leh nihdan te sawizauna a han nei a. He 132kV S/C(on D/C Tower) Lungsen -Chwangte Transmission line hi electric line lo awm tawh sate tihchangt1un nana ruahman anih thu te a han sawi chho zel a. Tin, 132 kV Sub-Station,Lungsen siam thar tur atangin 33kV line Lungsen Sub-Station lo awmsa chu thlunzawm ani anga, power semdarhna tihchangtlun nan Ich Lungsen leh a chhehvela mi te tan chhenfakawm tak anih tur thu pawh a han sawi lang nghal a. He line siam nan hian mihring chenna te tichhe lo thei ang bera kalpui anih tur thu leh, lohtheihloha ram lak leh tihchhiat te a awm anih erawh chuan, zawngnadawmna felfai tak, dan hnuaia tihfel turin he project ah hian ruahmanna siam ani tih te mipui a han hrilh hria a, mipuite chu he project hlawhtlinna tura theihtawp chhuahpui tur leh tawiawm turin a han sawm nghal bawk ani. Mipui lo kalkhawmte li Mizo vek an nih avangin Pu H.Sailo hian Mizo tawngin hrilhfiahna Ieh thusawina hun hi a hmang ani. Mipui lo kalkhawmte chuan zangnadawmna leh line kawng kal dan tur te an zawt chik hle a, in rawnkhawmna te neih leh zel nise an ti a. Lungsen SDO chuan he elctric kawng tur hi ruahman chhin phawt anih thu Ieh nakinah survey kimchang neih anih leh hnu ah he line ina mimal ram a brut dan tur leh zangnadawmna te tihfel ala ni dawn ani tih mipuite a han hrilh ve leh a. A theih chin chin ah nimal ram te tichhe lo zawnga kalpui anih tur thu leh, lohtheihloh ah erawh chuan sawrkar dan hnuai ah fel taka zangnadawmna pek an nih tur thu te a hrilh bawk a. Ngun taka sawiho anih hnu ah nipi lo kalkhawnte chuan he line leh sub-station siam tur te hi mipuite leh sawrkar hamthatna tur leh hmasawnna tur ani tih lungual takin an pawma. Amaherawhchu, thlai, thing leh mau leh bungrua te tichhe lo thei ber tura kalpui nise an duh ani. Tichuan, Executive Engneer, ungsen in lawmthusawina neiin, niipuite chu a tul ang zel a rawn an ni ang tih sawiin, he inrawnkhawmna hun hi a titawp ta ani. SDO,P&E Depptt., Lungsen OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER -IN-CHIEF POWER AND ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: GOVT. OF MIZORAM MIZORAM: AIZAWL : 796007 Minutes / proceedings of Public consultation held on 9' September, 2014 at BUNGTLANG SOUTH, Lawngtlai District, Mizoram under North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) in Mizoram Subject - Construction of 132 KV S/C ---CHWANGTE - S. BUNGTLANG Transmission Line under the scope of NERPSIP in Longthlai District of MizoraM. Annexure -Signatures of members of the Village Council / general public and officials of Power and Electricity Department, Govt of Mizoram and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) who attended the meeting (Photographs of the publc meeting is also enclosed) Venue of the Meeting: - Village Community Hall, Bungtlang, South Pu Hamsat Chougloi, SDO, Power & Electricity Department, S. Bungtlang chuan mipui leh hotu liante, an hun blu tak senga an rawn kal thei chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin lo kalkhawm zawng zawngte alo lawm a. SDO chuan he project chungchang tawifel taka sawin, a senso tur zawng zawngte chu World Bank leh India Sawrkar laipui tum tur anih thu te a sawi lang a. Mipui lo kalkhawm te chu sawrkar hmalakna thawhpuia sawmin PGCIL hotuten he project chungchang hi kimchang zawka an rawn sawi tur thu mipuite a han hrilh a. Pu H. Sailo, Manager, POWERGRID chuan North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) chungchang te sawifiahin, Mizoram chhunga he project kalphung leh nihdan te sawizauna a han nei a. He 132kV S/C (on D/C Tower) Chwangte - S. Bungtlang Transmission line hi electric line lo awm tawh sate tihchangtlun nana ruahman anih thu te a han sawi chho zel a. He line siam nan hian mihring chenna te tichhe lo thei ang bera kalpui anih tur thu leh, lohtheihloha ram lak leh tihchhiat te a awm anih erawh chuan, zawngnadawmna felfai tak, dan hnuaia tihfel turin he project ah hian ruahmanna siam ani tih te mipui a han hrilh hria a, mipuite chu he project hlawhtlinna tura theihtawp chhuahpui tur leh tawiawm turin a han sawm nghal bawk ani. Mipui lo kalkhawmte hi Mizo vek an nih avangin Pu H.Sailo hian Mizo tawngin hrilhfiahna leh thusawina hun hi a hmang ani. Mipui lo kalkhawmte chuan zangnadawmna leh line kawng kal dan tur te an zawt chik hle a, in rawnkhawmna te neih leh zel nise an ti a. S. Bunglang SDO chuan he elctric kawng tur hi ruahman chhin phawt anih thu leh nakinah survey kimchang neih anih leh hnu ah he line ina mimal ram a hrut dan tur leh zangnadawmna te tihfel ala ni dawn ani tih mipuite a han hrilh ve leh a. A theih chin chin ah mimal ram te tichhe lo zawnga kalpui anih tur thu leh, lohtheihloh ah erawh chuan sawrkar dan hnuai ah fel taka zangnadawmna pek an nih tur thu te a hrilh bawk a. Ngun taka sawiho anih hnu ah mipui lo kalkhawnte chuan he line leh sub-station siam tur te hi mipuite leh sawrkar hamthatna tur leh hmasawnna tur ani tih lungrual takin an pawma. Amaherawhchu, thlai, thing leh mau leh bungrua te tichhe lo thei ber tura kalpui nise an duh ani. Tichuan, SDO, S. Bungtlang, ungsen in lawmthusawina neiin, mipuite chu a tul ang zel a rawn an ni ang tih sawiin, he inrawnkhawmna hun hi a titawp ta ani. SDO, P&E Depptt., Bungtlang, South OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER -IN-CHIEF POWER AND ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: GOVT. OF MIZORAM MIZORAM - AIZAWL 796007 Minutes / proceedings of Public consultation held on 11 September, 2014 at LUNGSEN, Lunglai District, Mizoram under North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) in Mizoram Subject - Construction of 132 KV S/C LUNGSEN --CHWANGTE Transmission Line and associated 33 KY distribution line (From 132 KV Lungsen (new) S/s to existing 33 KV Lungsen S/s) under the scope of NERPSIP in Lunglai & Longthlai Districts of Mizoram. Annexure -Signatures of members of the Village Council / general public and officials of Power and Electricity Departnent, Govt. of Mizotam and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) who attended the meeting (Photgrphs of the pubhc meexg is aso eksed) Venue of the Meeting: - Young Mizo Association (IMA) Conmunity Hal Lungwen The SDO (Electrical.) Lungsen, welcomed all the public and officials who had spare their valuable time to attend the heaing. The SDO (Elect.) gave a brief description about the project and he also informed that the project will be funded by the World Bank and the Central Government of India. He urged the public to co-operate and inform that the officials of PGCIL will brief them about the project Accordingly, Shri H. Sailo, Manager, POWERGRID had given a brief account about the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) and explained the detail scope to be covered under the Project in Mizoram, He informed that a 132 KV S/C (on D/C Tower) Transmission line connecting LUNGSEN to CHWANGTE is proposed to be constructed under the scheme for strengthening the existing transmission network- He also informed that from 132 KV LUNGSEN Sub-station (proposed), a 33 kV distribution line will also be constricted connecting to 33 KV existing LUNGSEN S/s for strengthening of the distribution network and end user connectivity in the Lungsen and adjoining areas. H4e informed that the common public will be directly benefited by the Project He also informed that care will be taken to construct the line in such way as to avoid human habitat, but in case it is unavoidable, sufficient compensation will be paid by PGCIL as per State Government Assessment for which adequate provision has been kept in the project cost He sought the co-operation of all the public to make this project successful. Since most of the public attending the meeting belong to Mizo Community, therefore Shri H. Sailo has explained the details of the above speech in Mizo language. The public enquired various issues regarding compensation to be paid, final route of the line vis-1-vis affected persons, need for further consultation 'with the villagers etc. In this regard, the SDO (Electrical) LUNGSEN and POWERGRID representative explained that at present only a tentative route is identified for the line. However, a detail survey/check survey will be carried out before construction and accordingly each and every affected landowner/person will be identified for assessment of compensation, The compensation will be paid at par with Govt. rare after joint survey of the damages. It was also explained that every care will be taken to avoid any human habitation during final survey of the line and in case if it cannot be avoided the damages caused to the public will be adequately compensated. In conclusion, the public has unanimously agreed that the construction of the transmission line and sub-stations and associated distribution lines is for the sole benefit of the State and the public, provided care should be taken to inflict mininum damage to crops, forests and any structure during construction. The hearing concluded with the vote of thanks from the SDO (Electrical) Lungsen and also assured that all stake holder will be taken into confident during the construction. SDO (Elect) Lungsen OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER -IN-CHIEF POWER AND ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: GOVT. OF MIZORAM MIZORAM. AIZAWL 79607 Minutes / proceedings of Public consultation held on 9" September, 2014 at BUNGTLANG SOUTH, Lawngtlai District, Mizoranm under North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) in Mizoram Subject - Construction of 132 KV S/C (on D/C Tower) CHWANGTE - S. BUNGTLANG Transmission Line under the scope of NERPSIP in Longthlai District of Mizoram. Annexutce -Signatures of members of the Village Council / general public and officials of Power and Electricity Department, Govt of Mizoram and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) who attended the meeting (Phomzgrapbs of the pubr eedng is alro enlosed) Venue of the Meeting: - Village Community Hall, Bunglang, South The SDO (Electrical.) South Bungdang welcomed all the pubhc and officials who had spare their valuable time to attend the hearing. The SDO (Elect.) gave a brief description about the project and he also informed that the project will be funded by the World Bank and the Central Government of India. He urged the public to co- operate and inform that the officials of PGCIL will brief them about the project Accordingly, Shri H. Sailo, Manager FOWERGRID had given a brief account about the North Eastern Region Power System Jmprovement Project (NERPSIP) and explained the detail scope to be covered under the Project in Mizormm. He informed that a 132 KV S/C (on D/C Tower) Transmission line connecting CHWANGTE to BUNGTLANG SOUTH is proposed to be constructed under the scheme for strengthening the existing transmission network and to improve the end user connectivity in the Chwangte, Bungtlng and adjoining areas. He informed that the common public will be directly benefited by the Project. He also informed that care will be taken to construct the line in such way as to avoid human habitat, but in case it is unavoidable, sufficient compensation will be paid by PGCIL as per State Government Assessment for which adequate provision has been kept in the project cost. He sought the co-operation of all the public to make this project successful. Since most of the public attending the meeting belong to Mizo Community, therefore Shri H. Sailo has explained the details of the above speech in Mizo language. The public enquired various issues regarding compensation to be paid, final route of the line vis4-vis affected persons, need for further consultation with the villagers etc. In this regard, the SDO (Electrical) S. Bungtlang and POWERGRID representative explained that at present only a tentative route is identified for the line. However, a detail survey/check survey will be carried out before construction and accordingly each and every affected landowner/person will be identified for assessment of compensation. The compensation will be paid at par with Govt. rate after joint survey of the damages. It was also explained that every care will be taken to avoid any human habitation during final survey of the line and in case if it cannot be avoided the damages caused to the public will be adequately compensated. In conclusion, the public has unanimously agreed that the construction of the transmission line and sub-stations and associated distribution lines is for the sole benefit of the State and the public, provided care should be taken to inflict minimum damage to crops, forests and any structure during construction. The heating concluded with the vote of thanks from the SDO (Electrical) S. Bungtlang and also assured that all stake holder will be taken into confident during the construction. SDO (Elect) Bungtlang, South A NNEXURE - 6 CONTENTS OF FEAR Annexure -6 Table of Content for Final Environment Assessment Report (FEAR) for Transmission and Distribution Project Section - 1: Project Description: Brief description of the background, objective of the project, resultant benefit and scope of the work. Section - II: Baseline Data: Description of the relevant physical, physiographical, and socio- economic condition of the project area including description of natural resources base like forest resources or any other environment sensitive areas like National Park sanctuary etc. along with description of climatic condition, population and other demographic features of the project area. Section -III: Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework: Description of the policy, Legal and Regulatory framework applicable to transmission project and the environmental requirement under which environment assessment has been carried out. Section - IV: Major Features of Final Route & Environment Impact: Brief description of the environmental criteria for selection of route and major features of final route alignment , details of forest involvement including number of trees and species of the trees likely to be effected. The details of forest clearance and environmental impact matrix describing in brief the extent of impact of transmission line. Section - V: Potential Environmental Impact, Evaluation and its Management: Description of the measures adopted and under implementation for identified impact due to project location, design, construction, O&M details of public consultation and its documentation, details of contractual conditions regarding safeguard issues under scope of contract for compliance and conclusion listing the category of the project based on the impact and analysis. Section - VI: Monitoring and Organization Support Structure: Description of the monitoring plan, reporting pattern/frequency, external monitoring requirement/timing for potential environment & social issues with compliance status of Environment Management Plan (EMP) and organization support structure. Enclosures: 1) Original Topo / GIS map with Final route marked 2) Public Consultation details like list of participants, photos etc. 3) Copy of Forest proposal and Compensatory Afforstation plan. 4) Forest approval letters 5) Tree, Crop & Tower footing compensation details 6) Contract conditions regarding safeguard issues. 7) Budget/Expenditure 8) Compliance details of safety checklist/measures A NNEXURE - 7 BUDGET ES TIMA TE Annexure -7 BUDGET ESTIMATE TOWARDS FOREST AND CROP/ TREE/ TOWER FOOTING COMPENSATION Total 132 kV TIL length - 75.57 km. Total 132 kV tower locations - 252 approx. A. Compensation 1. Forest - Nil 2. Crop & Trees - Transmission Line length in Private /Revenue land - 75.57 km - Crop/tree compensation for 132 kV line- (75.57 x 5,00,000/-) = Rs. 377.85 lakhs - Distribution Line length in Private /Revenue land - 5.0 km - Crop/tree compensation for 33 kV line - (5 x 50,000) = Rs. 2.50 lakhs 3. Land compensation for 132 kV tower footing- (252 towers x 13,600) = Rs 34.27 lakhs Sub Total of A (1+2+3) - Rs 414.62 lakhs B. Implementation Monitoring & Audit i) Man-power involved for EMP implementation & Monitoring in entire route of transmission & distribution line (Rs.10, 000/-x 80.57Km) = Rs. 8.05 lakhs ii) Independent Audit (LS) if needed = Rs. 10.00 lakhs Sub Total of B(i+ ii) - Rs. 18.05 lakhs Grand Total (A+B) = Rs. 432.67 lakhs