Environmental Management Plan (Emp) Tunnel: Project Construction of New Electrified Railway Angren-Pap

REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Project «Construction of new electrified railway

Angren-Pap»
World Bank
SJSRWC «Uzbekiston Temir Yullari»
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
TUNNEL
Tashkent, 2015
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Content
List of Acronyms ........................................................................................................................... 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 4
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 8
1.1. Background ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Brief Description of the Project Tunnel ....................................................................... 8
1.3. Context for the EMP ...................................................................................................... 9
2. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ................................... 10
2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan .............................................. 10
2.2. Environmental Clearance ........................................................................................... 11
2.3. World Bank Policies ..................................................................................................... 12
3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ......................... 14
3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14
3.2. Potential Impacts during Construction Phase ......................................................... 14
3.2.1. Impact on Geology ....................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Air Quality and dust emissions................................................................................... 15
3.2.3. Impact on Water Environment ................................................................................... 17
3.2.4. Waste management..................................................................................................... 19
3.2.5. Noise .............................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.6. Impact on Land Environment ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.7. Health protection and labor safety............................................................................. 22
3.2.8. Flora and fauna ............................................................................................................ 24
3.2.9. Cultural Heritage .......................................................................................................... 25
3.2.10. Socio-Economic Impacts ........................................................................................ 25
3.3. Potential Impacts During Operational Phase........................................................... 25
3.3.1. Impacts Connected with Tunnel Operational Stage ............................................... 25
3.3.2. Air Quality and dust emissions................................................................................... 26
3.3.3. Impact on Water Environment ................................................................................... 26
3.3.4. Noise .............................................................................................................................. 27
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN............................................................. 28
4.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 28
4.2. Objectives of the EMP ................................................................................................. 28
4.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) ................................................................... 29
4.4. Institutional Framework for EMP Implementation ................................................... 29
4.5. Monitoring of EMP Implementation ........................................................................... 31
4.6. Reporting on EMP Implementation ........................................................................... 32
5. CONCLUSIONS ........................................................................................................... 33
Annex 1 Approval from the State Nature Protection Committee (SNPC) ......................... 35
Annex 1 Approval from the State Nature Protection Committee (SNPC) ......................... 35
Annex 2: Environmental Mitigation Plan ................................................................................. 39
Annex 3. Environmental Monitoring Plan ........................................................................... 48
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List of Acronyms
CRTG China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd
CSE Construction Supervision Engineer
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EPA Environmental Protection Agency the
EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan
KMK Construction norms of Uzbekistan
OP Operational Policies
SNPC State Nature Protection Committee
PIU Project Implementation Unit
UTY Uzbekiston Temir Yullari
WB The World Bank
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
As part of the project preparation, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been
undertaken by China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd., (CRTG) for the proposed tunnel.
This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the tunnel is based on the findings of
EIA and it is an integral part of the detailed studies carried out in relation with the
construction of tunnel. It also details the effective implementation of the environmental
management measures required for addressing the potential environmental impacts in
the project. This EMP assists the project proponent and the contractor to implement the
environmental management measures suggested as an outcome of the EIA.
Project Description
Uzbekistan has the territory like "corridor" on which collapse of the Soviet Union had
negative impact. The Uzbek part of Fergana Valley is the most aggrieved; it is isolated
from other part of the country that interferes with its economic growth.
Transport communications between the valley and Tashkent are weak. There is also
very limited air communications. The most direct route between these two regions
passes through Khujand in Tajikistan. Number of problems, including border control and
tariffs, caused considerable worsening of traffic along this railroad for the last decade.
As for the pass Kamchik, it is used for transportation of commercial freights. The pass
Kamchik is the only way for people entering and exiting from the valley by private cars
or taxi.
The proposed project of the railroad Angren-Pap will connect the existing railway
junction at the end of Angren branch railway with Pap located on the existing railway in
the valley. From the Pap there are connections with Kokand and Fergana in the West,
with Namangan and Andijan in the East. The proposed project should reduce
transportation costs and provide the increase in reliable transport capacity due to
construction of reliable railway communication between the Uzbek part of Fergana
Valley and the rest part of Uzbekistan. The project is technically challenging as it is new
construction passing through the mountain area and includes 19,1 km of the railway
tunnel.
The proposed project will support UTY in creation of uniform railway of 124,14 km long
uniting Angren and Pap, including 19,1 km of the railway tunnel through the pass
Kamchik. UTY engaged the competent international company from Germany, Deutsche
Bahn International for engineering supervision of construction of the tunnel more than
19 km long.
Legal Context
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The EIA was carried out in accordance with requirements of the current Uzbek
environmental legislation and this Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will add the
World Bank’s safeguard policies and the international good practice to EIA.
Environmental Baseline
The natural environment prevailing along the proposed route is characterized by diverse
physical conditions, although with lesser developed biodiversity.
Pass height on a watershed under which the route of the tunnel is designed, is within
the marks of 2400 – 2970 m above the sea level. There are no settlements in the
territory adjoining entrance and exit portals of the tunnel. The distance to the nearest
settlement makes more than 5 km.
The railway tunnel is designed of horseshoe section with sizes in light of 5,5 x 6,8. The
whole construction site is conditionally divided into 5 sites for transport and
organizational reasons: Sardala, Sardala 1, Gulistan 2. Gulistan 1, Gulistan. In each
zone it is planned to organize residential zone for accommodation of the personnel, as
well as production site including the site of tunnel construction, the site for preparation
of structures and materials. Organization of plants for production of concrete for
fastening of the tunnel walls is planned in four sites. In two sites construction of crushing
and sorting lines is planned for provision of concrete plants with raw materials. Besides
that, organization of dumps for storing of rock drilled from the tunnel is provided in each
of the sites.
Tunnelling is planned by drilling-and-blasting method using 2 drilling machines SBU –

2K at each of the portals. Drilled rock is provided to be transported and stored in dumps
by auto conveyors. At the following design stage it is necessary to prove the areas of
temporarily withdrawn lands, as well as to submit actions plan on re-cultivation of lands
broken at construction of the tunnel.
Water supply of the designed works is provided from the transported water for
household and drinking purposes and from drainage waters for production purposes.
Diversion of household drains is provided in waterproof cesspools with removal to the
nearest treatment facilities.
According to the presented documents at operation of machinery and equipment there

will be atmospheric emission of polluting substances in amount of 133,62 tons/year
containing nitrogen oxides, soot, coal dust, cement dust, inorganic dust, sulphur oxides,
aldehydes, benzpyrene, hydrocarbons, manganese oxides. According to the presented
documents exceeding of the established norms within the limits of the construction site
is not anticipated.
During the process of assessment of the environment baseline the following

components have been considered:
• Climate and meteorology;

• Geology and geomorphology;
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• Seismicity;
• Hydrogeology;
• Hydrology and surface waters;
• Topsoil;
• Flora and fauna;
• Noise;
• Radiation environment;
• Ambient air.
Detailed information on the above issues is provided in the EIA prepared by CRTG.
Impact Types and Mitigation Measures
The Project is classified as category A in accordance with WB’s environmental

classification criteria based on a number of known and unknown significant construction
related adverse impacts. As a consequence of the categorization, an EIA was required
that examines the detailed design of the project, assesses the impacts, develops
comprehensive mitigation measures that can be applied through design options and
utilize the environmental management and monitoring plan to meet environmental due
diligence during construction activities to ameliorate impacts. EIA was prepared in 2014
and received approval № 18/1031з dated September 13, 2014 from the State Nature
Protection Committee (SNPC) based on the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No.
491 of 31 December 2001 (Annex 1).
The main approach adopted by Project regarding environmental impact aims at

ensuring prevention, elimination or minimization of the impacts during design,
construction and operation of the railroad tunnel.
The present EMP will describe environmental impacts and mitigation measures for
various project stages, including contractor’s mobilization (construction of camps,
access railroads and tunnel, vehicle parking sites, etc.), tunnel construction works and
tunnel operation.
The adverse impacts of the tunnel construction to the natural and socioeconomic
environments can be best mitigated by preventing them from happening in the first
place. One approach to prevent the adverse impacts is to take full considerations of
pollution control and environmental protection in the engineering design taking into
account the variety, location and sensitivity of environmental receptors. During
developing the mitigation measures, high attention was paid to disposal of recrement
waste removed from the tunnelling. As this EMP focuses mainly on the project
construction stage, the design stage migration measures are not presented.
Another set of developed mitigation measures aimed at reduction of impacts generated

due to establishing the temporary construction camp. In addition to above, the mitigation
measures have been prepared to reduce adverse impacts on personnel safety,
reinstatement of the areas used for construction activities and impacts caused by
domestic wastes.
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Key environmental impacts of the project during the construction phase are related to
the need to:
• Air pollution inside the tunnel during construction and impacts on health, safety,
environment;
• Fire and smoke emergency and evacuation needs in case of accident;
• Potential increase in drainage while construction works with need in wastewater
treatment;
• Concrete and rock disposal generated from tunnel construction works;
• Impacts on soil from temporary stockpiling of inert construction waste;
• Generation of non-hazardous household waste from temporary construction
camp operation;
• Risk of releasing hazardous materials from temporary camp operation, refuelling,
maintenance;
• Disposal of wastewater from temporary construction camp operation;
• Range of sanitary and hygiene as well as health and safety concerns for the
workforce.
Impacts of the project during the operation phase are related to:
• Noise;
• Air quality inside the tunnel;
• Drainage waters;
• Serious concern is related to tunnel safety and emergency response in case of
accident or fire.
Public Consultation
Public consultation is an integral part of the EIA process. It contributes to early

identification of problematic issues and due discussion of proposed mitigation
measures. From the project outset stages, it is necessary to create a basis of mutual
understanding with a view to establishing good, long-term relationships in future.
Present EIA report and EMP will be disclosed in-country and a consolation meeting with
stakeholder communities will be held after World Bank approval.
Conclusion
Based on results of environmental assessment, it may be stated that the majority of

potential environmental impacts attributed to the proposed tunnel construction activities
are likely to occur during construction works and mainly will be of temporary nature.
Implementation of the proper mitigation measures during design and construction
stages will ensure reduction of the adverse project impacts to acceptable levels. The
project impact will be manageable if all proposed mitigation measures and monitoring
activities are implemented properly.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared by Al Mar Consulting for
the World Bank. The EMP was developed based on the findings and recommendations
of project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and was reviewed and agreed by the
World Bank.
This document summarizes the environment impact assessment of the railway tunnel
construction within the framework of Project "Construction of the Electrified Railway Line
Angren-Pap" (Tunnel hereafter) in Uzbekistan, highlighting the main issues and
conclusions of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment
Management Plan (EMP) of the project. According to both Uzbek Environmental Impact
Assessment laws and regulations and the World Bank’s Operational Policy 4.01
Environmental Assessment, the proposed project is Category A for environmental
assessment purposes, due to the scale and significance of potential environmental and
social impacts and the sensitivity of the project areas. Therefore, a full environmental
assessment report was required.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for construction of the railway line and the
tunnel was prepared by the Design Institute Boshtransloiha (Uzbekistan). Also, SJSRC
"Uzbekiston Temir Yullari" (UTY) retained China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd (CRTG)
for EIA preparation special for tunnel construction. An EIA was prepared following
relevant provisions specified in Uzbek EIA laws/regulations and technical guidelines.
1.2. Brief Description of the Project Tunnel
Construction of the railway tunnel is planned in the area of existing highway А-373 in
Angren and Pap districts of Tashkent and Namangan regions. Actual elevations of the
construction territory make 1350 – 1450 m. The proposed tunnel section alignment is
shown in Map 1.
Map: 1 Proposed Project Location Map
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The tunnel is mainly designed to ensure transport link: single railway line with the train
movement in both directions.
Main structures of the facility under design include following:
• main 19.1-km tunnel under the main mountain range with entrance and exit
portals;
• maintenance adit located parallel to the main tunnel;
• connecting passages.
Construction zone is nominally divided into five facilities as follows:
1. Sardala;
2. Sardala 1;
3. Gulistan 2;
4. Gulistan 1;
5. Gulistan.
Construction and tunnelling were started at the end of 2013. Radioactive danger degree
was determined, but sampling assumes no excessive radiation levels in the tunnel and
shafts so far. The target action plan on management of radioactivity risk including
independent monitoring and check of radioactivity levels, places for burial of any
radioactive materials are prepared by the contractor on tunnel construction for
monitoring of radioactivity in the working zone. The company on engineering
supervision1 was mobilized and will be engaged in monitoring of environmental activity
of the contractor and observance of the action plan for radioactivity control.
1.3. Context for the EMP
In this report, the different activities that are likely to take place to achieve the project
objectives, have been analysed and the potential impacts that may accompany them
have been discussed. The EMP addresses the environmental management
requirements of: (i) the Government of Uzbekistan (GoUz), (ii) the WB, and (iii) the
Project. In general, the EMP addresses the following:
• Provides information on potential environmental impacts of the proposed

subproject activities with its magnitude, distribution, and duration.
• Provides information on required mitigation measures with cost to minimize the
impacts.
• Formulate environmental management and monitoring plan with institutional for
effective implementation of mitigation measures proposed.
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Deutsche Bahn International
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2. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
The major laws, regulations, national standards and technical guidelines, and the
relevant clearance documents that may affect the Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) process of the proposed project, are outlined below which are the general
guidance to the preparation of EMP.
2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan
The implementation of the activities of this project will be in accordance with the
following current legislation, practices and standards in Uzbekistan relevant to
Environmental Impact Assessment (see Table 1) and the project investments in
general:
Table 1. Current legislation, practices and standards in Uzbekistan relevant to

Environmental Impact Assessment
Legislation Year Passed Purpose / Content

(Amended)
Constitution of the 1994 Land, subsoil, air waters, forest, wildlife
Republic of and other natural resources shall be
Uzbekistan utilized and, at same time, protection shall
be give
«Law on 1992 The general legal framework for
Environmental comprehensive environmental protection
Protection» and for the use of them, including
environmental standards setting, legal
regime of specially protected area, rules
and procedures for the use etc
«Law on Ecological 2000 About the use of public ecological
Expertise» expertise and environmental assessment
procedures
«On the State sanitary 1992 public relations on ensuring sanitary and
epidemiological epidemic wellbeing and radiation safety of
supervision in the the population
Republic of
Uzbekistan»
«Law on Protection Approved in About protection, use, and reproduction of
and Management of December 26 flora.
Flora» 1997/ New Laws
of the Republic
of Uzbekistan.
18th Edition, p.2
«Law on Wildlife dated 26 About protection of wildlife habitats.
Protection and December 1997
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Management»
«Law on Atmospheric 1999. Including ambient air quality standards,
Air Pollution» emission standards and Guidelines for
Application (#469-1999)
«Law on Water 1999 Ensuring rational use of waters for needs
Pollution» of the population and economy branches,
protection of waters from pollution,
contaminations and exhaustions,
prevention and elimination of harmful
effects of waters, improvement of condition
of water objects, and also protection of the
rights and legitimate interests of the
enterprises, institutions, organizations,
farmer, dehkan farms and citizens in the
field of the water relations.
«Law on Mineral October 23, borrow areas and quarries
Resources» 1994
«Law on Health Safety May 6, 1993 Occupational Health and Safety
and Environment»
«Law on Protection October 13, regulation of the relations in the range of
Archeological 2009 protection and use of cultural heritage
Monuments» objects which is national property of Uzbek
people
«Law on the dated 27 About protection of ambient air
Protection of Ambient December 1996
Air»
«Law on Waste» dated About waste management
05.04.2002
«On protection of the Dated

population and areas 20.08.1999
from emergency
situations of natural
and anthropogenic
character»
The Environmental 30 April, 1998
Code of the Republic
of Uzbekistan
2.2. Environmental Clearance
In terms of the SNCP categorization, this project comes under category ‘A’. Since, the
proposed road construction activity involves new alignment and there is construction of
tunnel, it is required to get the prior environmental approval.
The requirement to obtained respective clearances from different authorities at the

central and state level for the proposed project is indicated in Table 2.
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Table 2: Clearance requirement for the present project
№ Date of receipt Date of Date and Statutory Authority which

Number and name of the receipt number of the granted the
license license license/permission/certificate
agreement
1 License for Blasting 24 December № 35 dated 25 Cabinet of Ministers of RUz.
Permissions ПМ №0096 2013 December 2013 Operating part:
State Inspection
Sanoatgeokontekhnazorat
2 License for development of 3 February АЛ-750 State Committee of the Republic of
design estimates № 001687 2014 №001687 dated Uzbekistan for Architecture and
3 February Construction.
2014
3 License for works on design, 23 February №076-ЛС/МТ Cabinet of Ministers of RUz.
construction and repair of 2014 Operating part: State Committee of
bridges and tunnels.№ the Republic of Uzbekistan for
001316 Architecture and Construction
4 The license for works on 23 February № 220-ЛС/ПР Cabinet of Ministers of RUz.
design and construction of 2014 Operating part: State Committee of
facilities with increased risk the Republic of Uzbekistan for
and potentially dangerous Architecture and Construction
productions. № 001315
5 License for implementation of 30 May 2014 - The Ministry of Internal Affairs of
activities for design, the Republic of Uzbekistan
installation, fettling, repair and
maintenance of means for
fire-prevention automatic
equipment, security, fire and
security fire alarm system.№
0968
6 License for attraction of 20 May 2014 - External labor migration agency
foreign labor.№8303
7 Certificate on employment № 20 May 2014 - External labor migration agency
8303
8 Permission for drilling-and- 12 December State Inspection
blasting operations № 61 2014 Sanoatgeokontekhnazorat
2.3. World Bank Policies
The World Bank requirements include primarily the Bank’s safeguards policies,
including Operational Policies (OP). The Bank’s policies and procedures include:
• Environmental Assessment (OP/BP/GP4.01);

• Natural Habitats (OP/BP4.04);
• Involuntary Resettlement (OP4.12);
• Physical Cultural Resources (OP4.11);
• Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP/GP7.60); and
• Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP/GP7.50).
Since no project components will involve international waterways, dam construction, in

disputed areas, indigenous people, forest or usage of pest control substance as defined
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in OP7.50, OP4.37, OP7.60, OD4.20, OP4.36 and OP4.09, respectively, policies related
to these subjects are not applied in the EIA and EMP.
Regarding Natural Habitats (OP4.04, 2001), the project will not involve Critical natural
habitats which indentified in OP4.04, ANNEX A, but part of the project impacted area
will go through habitats for some wildlife. The general principle of this policy will be
applied to the EMP.
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
3.1. Introduction
This chapter discusses the expected environmental impact for different stages of the
project. This includes: the stage of contractor mobilization (creating temporary camps,
temporary roads, car parks etc.) and the stages of construction works and tunnel
operation. Mitigation measures are also discussed which are important for elimination of
potential impacts. If such impact is not eliminated completely such an impact is
discussed as a residual.
To ensure implementation of the mitigation measures, construction works contracts

should include in the Technical Specifications contractual clauses on environmental
protection, and the Mitigation Plan (Annex 2) as well as the Monitoring Plan (Annex 3)
should be attached to these Technical Specifications thus complying with the
requirements of Uzbek’s Law and World Bank’s operational policies.
For most construction works under the proposed project, adverse impacts of the
proposed activities on the environment would largely materialize during the construction
stage, and they may include emission of polluters in the air, surface waters and soil as
well as changes in acoustic environment and generation of waste construction.
During the construction period, there will be emitted mainly dust and exhaust fumes
from the construction and transportation machinery. During operation period, significant
emissions of air polluters are not expected because of use of electric power traction
machinery.
Excavation works and emissions caused by construction and motor vehicle engines are
the main sources of environmental impact during construction works. In view of that, the
ground to be developed, roads and passages will be regularly watered at the
construction site. The equipment in good conditions with well maintained engines will be
provided for works. Direct flows of industrial water to open water bodies are not installed
at the construction site.
The equipment that results in significant pollutant emissions and noise background
during construction of railway tunnel will not be used.
3.2. Potential Impacts during Construction Phase
3.2.1. Impact on Geology
Tunnel excavation will require extraction of geological resources consisting of

sedimentatries i.e. sandstones, shales, limestone and conglomerates and metamorphic
i.e. basalts and andesites. Such extraction/ removal are not likely to result in loss of
mineral resources as no mineralized zone is present along the axis of the tunnel.
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Excavation activity from tunnels may have some impact on the fossil finds in the
sedimentary
The blasting operations will lead to rock movement, minor fragmentations and
vibrations. Thus directly impacting the geology.
Likely impact on the geological resources will occur from the extraction of
materials (borrow of earth, stone metals, granular sub base and aggregates for
base courses and bridges).
Mitigation measures:
• In case of finding of mineralized zones along the tunnel alignment during

excavation, it will be brought to the notice of the Department of Geology and
Mining of the State Government for directions from their end.
• Appropriate blasting design will be adopted which will consider safety, blast
geometry, free faces, burden, spacing, initiation pattern and angled holes.
3.2.2. Air Quality and dust emissions
During construction stage air quality is to be impacted of dust generation and

construction vehicle emissions. The potential for air quality impacts from construction
activities will arise from:
• Raising of dust from open construction areas by wind, vehicle movements and
other activities
• Spill of construction material during transportation, loading, unloading & materials
transfer operations of construction material.
• Haulage roads used for transportation of material and for disposal of debris
generated due to various construction activities.
• Emissions from installed batching plants can pose a problem to environment due
to dust produced. Dust is not only a threat to lungs and eyes, but may contribute
to poor visibility, especially when trucks, front-end loaders, or other equipment
are working around the stockpiles.
• Fugitive emissions from construction machinery / vehicles involved in
construction.
• Vehicles working at the surface construction site, including earth/ debris moving
equipment, concrete trucks, material delivery trucks, truck-mounted cranes etc.
(i) Stationary plant emissions like mobile generators, dewatering pumps,

concrete pumps etc.
(ii) Vehicles and equipment within the underground excavation area or within
the enclosed work shed including the front-end loaders, trucks, mobile
generators and the like.
(iii) Stone crushers may contribute in deterioration of air quality due to
generation of dust.
Combustion emission sources typically associated with this type of project include:
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• diesel exhaust emissions from mobile sources, including earth-moving
equipment, and dump trucks;
• exhaust from stationary combustion sources, including generators, heaters,
and possibly off-site construction and fabrication (including concrete-casting
facilities); and
• exhaust from tunnel boring machines, either directly, in the case of diesel
powered tunnel boring machines, or indirectly, in the case of electric tunnel
boring machines powered by diesel generators at the surface.
Storages of inert materials will be located at four concrete-mixing plants which are
designed to establish at Sardala, Sardala 1, Gulistan 1 and Gulistan. Based on
technology of the required concrete production, 175 200 tons of sand, 233 600 tons of
crashed stone and 143 080 tons of cement will be stored at these sites. No waste will
be formed.
The contractor will be responsible for putting in place a comprehensive dust and odor
management strategy and typical components of such a strategy will include:
• Demolition activities will be performed using appropriate dust controls such as

consideration of meteorological conditions, use of water sprays and ensuring
proper covering of materials transported from the one site and to other site.
• Trucks transporting excavated material will be washed down and covered with
Tarpaulin prior to exit from the worksites to prevent windblown dust during
transport.
• The place where muck generated due to the construction will be collected shall
be kept covered from all the sides and upto sufficient height, So that soil/ rock
particles are not carried by wind.
• Water will be sprinkled regularly twice a day on haulage roads.
• Provision of water sprays on unsealed trafficked areas in the worksites and newly
established stockpiles at the dumpsites.
• All vehicles / construction machineries involved in the construction will adhere to
the Emission norms as specified by the State Pollution Control Board.
• Bathing plants will be sited around 1 km away from the congested locations &
human settlements.
Management measures of diesel exhaust emission will include:
• Avoiding queuing of the construction traffic vehicle fleet on the roads adjacent to
the sites to minimize the exhaust emissions generated during construction work
• Wherever possible exhaust emissions from mobile and stationary plant will be
directed away from the ground
• Vehicles, plant and machinery will be fitted with appropriate emission control
equipment and maintained adequately to meet manufacturer’s specification.
Specific Mitigation Measures
The measures that are proposed to mitigate/restrict the impact on air quality are:
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• not to use road and railroad construction machines as well as rail self-propelled
machines with damaged engines;
• Excavation at the tunnel portals will be performed within the enclosed work sheds
constructed prior to the commencement of works Tunnel ventilation air during
construction will be treated by passing through particulate filter prior to the exit
from work sheds to meet the required standards.
• Storage areas should be located downwind of the habitation area.
• Mask and other PPE shall be provided to the all construction workers.
• Road transportation vehicles should not be loaded with bulk materials beyond the
safe-clearance and the materials should be covered during transportation;
• Disposal of waste, not subject of frequent loading-unloading activity, to be
protected from the wind by covers; practice speed restrictions.
• Burning of wastes generated at the construction sites, work camps and other
project-related activities shall be strictly prohibited.
• Keep stockpiles moist and cover vehicles with tarpaulin sheets or other suitable
materials to minimize dust emission and prevent spillage of materials (e.g., soil,
cement, stone, sand, aggregates, etc.).
• Artificial ventilation of underground excavations should be applied at all stages of
tunnel and installation and construction works
• All operating diesel, petrol construction machines should be equipped with the
systems of neutralization of exhaust gases of engines.
• The amount of air necessary for airing of the constructed underground
excavations, should be chosen basing on the condition of non-exceeding the
content of harmful and poisonous gases, as well as dust of maximum permissible
concentration.
• Air quality monitoring should be carried out during construction phase. If
monitored parameters are above the prescribed limit, suitable control measures
shall be taken.
3.2.3. Impact on Water Environment
(A) Surface water
The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of current legislation in the field of
water protection in regards to ensuring all necessary permits (for use of water and
waste water discharge) and take over administrative and criminal responsibility.
With regards to surface water, contamination of water by digging soil is possible during
construction activity in case of accidental oil spills during construction. In the period of
operation, changes in the quality of surface water is expected to be minimal. With the
purpose to protect and prevent surface and underground water contamination, to
ensure sanitary control in compliance with the KMK 2.04.02-97 and Construction norms
245-71 "For water-retaining construction", a range of measures will be performed
described in sections 3.5.1 and 3.5.2, that will exclude the possibility of contaminated
water flow into underground waters and open water bodies. Water consumption and
water disposal systems which are planned to be used during construction of the railway
tunnel will exclude potential contamination of surface and underground waters.
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The measures that are proposed to mitigate / restrict the pollution impact on surface
water are related to restricting disposal of excavated earth, grease, oil, etc. in existing
water sources, rivers, streams, irrigation canals, etc. To protect surface water from oil
and oil products penetration, proper working equipment and machinery shall be used.
Drip boards and other protection must be considered for all specific places on the
structure, for preventing water and humidity penetration.
During the whole construction period, the Contractor shall guarantee that all river beds
and drainages in and around the construction site will be maintained in good condition
and no excavation material or other particles originated by works will fall in them. The
Contractor shall submit an Action Plan for incidents involving spills of hazardous
substances before the actual rehabilitation works may commence. The designs of the
proposed works will include adequate measures for water drainage.
The measures that are proposed to mitigate/restrict the impact on water quality are:
• water from excavation at tunnelling to ascent should be drained in the duct by

gravity.
• diversion of the polluted superficial drain from the territory of construction site
should be carried out through special treatment facilities;
(B) Ground Water
Ground water conditions are indicative that the jointed and sheared rock masses, and
jointed lime-stones and quartzites will lead to water seepage in the tunnel. During
tunnelling in situations where the water table is higher than the project road level water
may drip from the roof and also enter from the sidewalls of the tunnel. The discharge
volume of such water will primarily depend upon the head of such ground water. Ingress
of ground water under conditions of high head of more than 100m is expected in some
stretches. Ground water inflow under variable hydraulic head is anticipated in profusely
jointed rock formations, sheared/fault zones at the contacts of different rock formations
particularly in sequence of sedimentary rocks especially in the northern part of the
tunnel.
Investigations carried out for the tunnel construction indicated that the seepage along
the tunnel varied from wetting/dripping seepage to heavy seepage depending on the
degree of fracturation of rocks.
Therefore, it is clear that the likely impacts of ground water during tunnelling in different
stretches of the alignment may be of varying degrees, duration and this will call for
specific management measure both during the construction and the operation phase.
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation measures to avoid degradation of the water quality will include:
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Development of a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan prior to
earth-moving activities;
Construct settling ponds where silt-laden water can settle before being
discharged into natural watercourses;
Application of erosion and sediment control practices to prevent excessive onsite
damage;
Apply perimeter control practices to protect the disturbed areas from onsite run-
off and to prevent sediment damage to areas below the construction site
Keeping run-off velocities low and trying to retain much of the run-off on the site
Stabilization of the disturbed areas as soon as the final grade has been attained.
The adoption of these measures will be strengthened and supported by:
Use of oil/ water separators to extract floating oils.

Proper storage of contaminated liquids and disposal after treatment to bring such
liquids within prescribed permissible limits.
Restricting construction activities near water courses as far practicable during the
dry season.
On site fuelling area of vehicles and equipments will be selected away from water
bodies and should be protected by a berm to prevent runoff from leaving the
area.
A construction material handling protocol (e.g. storage away from water sources
and provision of retention areas to contain accidental spills of such toxic,
hazardous and harmful construction materials like asphalt, oil and petroleum
products) will be prepared and applied.
Special Mitigation measures for the tunnel part will include:
Installation of a water proofing system between the initial ground support system
and the final concrete lining. This will consist of a PVC membrane with protection
layers made from geo-textile material
Collection of roadway water in a dedicated drainage system to separate it out
from the clean water drainage system. As the tunnel will be open for vehicular
traffic carrying dangerous goods, the drainage system will consist of a slotted
gutter. This will be connected to the principal longitudinal drains by gully pits
containing a siphon system.
Water collection basins will be put at each end of the portals where drainage
water will be collected.
3.2.4. Waste management
Waste will be generated both during construction and operation periods and will be
stored in and transported to places specialized for that purpose.
Wastewater discharged during the construction phase will consist of wash water from
the equipment maintenance shops and sanitary wastewater effluent from the work
camps. The oily wash water will be passed through an oil separator prior to discharge.
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There will be 5 construction camps along the alignment. If construction camps are large
(e.g., population over 300), liquid wastes, prior to their discharge to a natural
watercourse, will receive primary-equivalent treatment in an anaerobic pond preceded
by a bar screen. Septic tanks will be used for sanitary wastewater disposal in smaller
camps. There will be no direct discharge of untreated sanitary waste to surface water
bodies.
Solid waste generated during construction will consist of (i) domestic waste and
construction waste from work camps, (ii) hazardous waste from work sites, and (iii) spoil
and muck from the cuts and tunnels. Disposal of domestic waste and construction
waste will occur regularly to approve disposal sites. There will be no on-site
development of landfills. Hazardous waste will be collected and stored on-site in
approved facilities according to relevant standards. Hazardous waste will then be
removed from site to approved hazardous waste disposal facilities. The spoil from the
cuts and tunnel will be used, where possible, for embankment fill. Excess spoil will be
placed in storage areas with containment walls.
The measures that are proposed to mitigate / restrict the impact of the construction
waste generated during works are:
• re-use and recycle the materials and proper disposal of waste in accordance with
permit.
• Wastes generated at construction and operation of the tunnel, are subject to the
obligatory registration and assessment.
• Toxic industrial wastes of the I − III classes of danger are subject to utilization at
specialized landfills for toxic wastes. Solid industrial wastes of the IV − V classes
of danger in coordination with sanitary and epidemiologic bodies and municipal
services are removed to the city household waste dumps.
• Waste waters removed from the tunnel in case of their discharge in reservoirs or
the system of rain sewerage which does not have treatment facilities in the
distance from discharge point to reservoir should be preliminary treated. For this
purpose grids for manual treatment, mud settlers, petrol- and oil collectors, filters
settlers and other means of water treatment from pollution should be installed in
the cameras of dewatering plants before the entrance to water chamber sumps,.
• In order to avoid freezing of water in drainage facilities, pressure pipelines,
drainage systems and water chambers it is necessary to provide their heat
insulation and heating in the zones of possible influence of negative temperature.
Waste generated during the whole construction period will be systematically collected,
stored and disposed in the corresponding specialized sites in accordance with
regulatory requirements in the field of waste management in Uzbekistan.
The Contractor shall develop a program for waste management before works start as
required under the Uzbek legislation on waste management.
3.2.5. Noise
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During construction works, temporary changes in acoustic characteristics of the
environment and settlements will take place. This will be a result of concentration of
working construction and machinery used. The noise level will increase temporarily in
the close vicinity of various construction activities, maintenance workshops and vehicles
and earthmoving equipment. The major sources of noise pollution during construction
are movement of vehicles for transportation of construction material, waste materials
to/from the construction site and the noise generating activity at the construction site
itself.
The Contractor shall develop and adopt effective measures both in terms of
management and the technologies applied to minimize noise levels, particularly near
settlements.
Measures proposed to mitigate / reduce the impact of noise are organizational

management measures, namely:
• to limit the impact of noise in residential areas in according with national

legislation, construction activities will be coordinated with local residents,
restriction on idling time for machines and equipment, servicing and regular
maintenance of heavy construction vehicles,
• to travel on predetermined routes and approaches to strictly comply with the
permissible speed when crossing settlements, limiting working hours in time
zones designated by local authorities, in the case of acoustic emission in a
specific direction - to use acoustic barriers to break the line of impact from noise
source to noise receiver.
• to reduce noise level in the tunnel and constructions adjacent to the tunnel it is
necessary to use the soundproofing and sound-absorbing barriers.
• to provide installation of noise suppressors at inducing and exhaust in ventilation
systems.
3.2.6. Impact on Land Environment
The implementation of the Project will cause permanent changes in land use and loss of
property and other assets caused by occupation of land for the new road and tunnel,
temporary changes in land uses caused by short term occupation of land for
construction, and changes in accessibility to existing land uses resulting from the
temporary or permanent presence of the Project.
As a part of project proceedings huge amount of solid waste will be generated in the
form tunnel excavations, muck etc. Disposal of these excavated materials without any
proper management may pose a problem to environment.
Movement of construction machinery, vehicles during construction especially haul roads

will lead to physical disruption of soil.
The excavations from tunnel sites can be specifically used in following way:
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• Soft sedimentary from excavations may be used in road embankments if
necessary after proper treatment.
• Recrement obtained from tunnel excavation can be used in production of
aggregates for road making.
• Hard sedimentary rock formations and quartzites can be used in construction of
breast and retaining walls as well as gabion walls. Reuse of excavated material
after testing their suitability will minimize requirement surface areas for dumping.
During the process of tunnel construction the following should be provided:
• security of especially protected natural territories and valuable objects of

environment;
• maximum decrease in volumes and intensity of emissions (discharges) of
polluting substances in the territory of construction site and adjacent lands;
• rational use of lands during the discharge of industrial wastes, placement of
dumps and solid waste landfills;
• timely re-cultivation of lands broken at construction and operation of the object;
• removal and use of soil layer for broken lands re-cultivation or fertilizing of low-
yield farmlands with rich soil.
• After completion of the tunnel construction it is necessary to restore soil and
vegetation cover, to fix and ramp the formed slopes, worked-out quarries and
dumps.
3.2.7. Health protection and labour safety
Regarding working environment, the basic requirements for safe working conditions
shall be met. The Contractor shall develop a Plan for health and safety at work,
including: risk assessment of workplace; measures and requirements for safety and
health performance of construction works, risk factors, personal protective equipment,
safe work instructions, plans for fire prevention and fire fighting, emergency and
evacuation plans for workers and occupants of the site, on-site contractor coordinator of
health and safety and other requirements arising from legislation on labour protection.
The impacts on whole can be classified as:
• Migration of workers and establishments of construction camps which may lead

to problems of sanitation. This might also lead to transmission of communicable
diseases.
• Uncontrolled digging of borrow areas will result in water accumulation and thus
breeding of vector diseases.
• Psychological impacts on project affected people.
• Discomforts arising out of air and noise pollution especially due to blasting
activities.
All electric installation works must be performed by a qualified personnel who will have
had passed training on healthy and safe labour conditions.
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The measures for ensuring the work safety will be determined and performed by
documenting in logbooks, assignments of duties, etc. according to specified templates.
Electric installation works will be performed using electric protection equipment which
will avoid electric power injuries, the electric arc effect and the products of its burning,
as well as the impact of an electromagnetic field.
The measures for ensuring the work safety during works are:
• Conduct orientation for all workers on safety and environmental hygiene.

• Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers.
• Safety conditions for personnel also need to be managed (hygiene and sanitation
facilities/toilets with sufficient water supply, removal of domestic waste, supply of
drinking water, facilities for storing materials, etc).
• Provide appropriate personnel safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets,
gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, and ear protection
• Provide sufficient lighting such as the tunnel areas, excavation sites as well as in
other construction areas, as appropriate, to enable safe equipment operation.
Provide emergency lighting system of adequate intensity that is automatically
activated upon failure of the principal artificial light source to ensure safe
equipment operation, safe shut-down, evacuation, etc.
• Ensure that sufficient fresh air is supplied at confined work spaces such as the
tunnel and excavation sites. Re-circulation of contaminated air is not acceptable.
Air inlet filters shall be kept clean and free of dust and microorganisms.
• Confined spaces (e.g., tunnel) shall be provided with safety measures for
venting, monitoring, and rescue operations, to the extent possible.
• design of works connected with the use of explosive materials should be carried
out according to the requirements of uniform safety rules during the blasting
works.
• plan of accident elimination should be developed and approved
• content of toxic substances in ventilation emissions should not exceed the
maximum permissible values for each ingredient according to the norms
established by Sanitary and Epidemiological Bodies.
• content of harmful substances in the air of underground excavations and
drainage waters should not exceed maximum permissible concentration,
• Tunnelling, construction, load-lifting, transport vehicles, mechanisms and
equipment should conform to the state requirements, the rules for installation and
safe operation, as well as to the manuals of manufacturers.
• protection of people in the tunnel from influence of products of burning (smoke) it
should be ensured by timely evacuation outside through portals or safe zone (in
the next tunnel) through evacuation passes (linkage), thus operation of the
smoke protection system if available should be considered.
Protection of people and property against the impact of dangerous factors of the fire and
(or) limitation of consequences of their impact in the tunnel should be provided with one
or several of the following ways:
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• application of space-planning decisions and means providing limitation of
distribution of the fire out of the centre limits;
• organization of evacuation ways meeting the requirements of safe evacuation of
people at fire;
• installation of fire detection systems [fire alarm devices and systems], systems of
people warning and evacuation management at fire;
• use of systems of collective protection (including smoke protection);
• application of fireproof compositions (including fire-retardant agents and fireproof
paints) and construction materials (coatings) for increase of fire resistance limits
of construction structures;
• application of emergency fire fighting equipment;
• application of automatic installations of fire extinguishing;
• organization of activity of fire protection divisions.
The following mitigation measures to ensure public safety shall be implemented by the
contractor:
• Fencing of construction sites and excavation sites and guarding such areas to
restrict public access.
• Prior to excavation work, provide fencing on all sides of areas to be excavated.
• Provide warning signs at the periphery of the construction site.
• Strictly impose speed limits on construction vehicles along residential areas and
where other sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, and other populated
areas are located.
• Educate drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent
spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport
3.2.8. Flora and fauna
In the course of construction and operation of tunnel conditions for development of flora
and fauna should not be disturbed; deforestation and cutting down of bushes, change of
hydrological mode of water objects, deterioration of ways of animals migration,
reduction of the sizes of populations, extinction of species are inadmissible.

Construction and operation of the Project will have only a minimal effect on existing flora
and fauna. Flora degradation is expected to occur marginally as a result of tunnel
construction. The work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through
the clearance of areas of vegetation (ground cover) at major work sites and ancillary
sites. During construction, a short-term impact on ecology is likely to occur in and
around the quarry sites, material stockpiling areas, and worksites due to vegetation
clearance. A permanent but relatively minor impact on ecology is likely to occur due to
the alignment of any unstable section. Vegetative cover stripped from these locations
will be kept for landslide and slope protection. Contractors will be responsible for putting
new vegetation in removal sites. Construction vehicles should use temporary roads
constructed to minimize damage to agricultural land and local access roads. Where
local roads are used, they will be repaired to their original condition after the completion
of work. Compaction around trees will be performed carefully to avoid damage to the
tree drip-line.
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Potential impacts from construction worker camps include poaching of edible animals
and birds in the locality, despite prohibitions. The contractors’ environmental health and
safety manager will be responsible for providing adequate knowledge to workers
regarding the protection of fauna. Workers will be trained regarding nature protection
and the need to avoid cutting down trees during construction. Contractors will be
responsible for supplying appropriate fuel in the work camps to prevent fuelwood
collection.
3.2.9. Cultural Heritage
All archaeological property found during works should be treated in accordance with
national legislation. In the event of the unexpected discovery of archaeological objects
the Contractor shall immediately cease the activity at the site until further order from the
Supervision Engineer, and immediately inform the Supervision Engineer, the Employer,
and the local and archaeological authorities and follow their directions.
3.2.10. Socio-Economic Impacts
The proposed activity in general have beneficial impact on socioeconomic front both
locally and regionally through improved connectivity of the project area with adjoining
areas.
No potential negative social impacts are anticipated during the course of the works in
the project. Since the nearest village from the tunnel is situated about 5 km away from
the structure the impact of the construction works is minimal.
Impacts that shall possibly occur against different natural receptors are given below:
¾ Within the course of the construction works part of the reinforced concrete shall
be removed from the tunnel. The construction debris, except asbestos, shall be
taken out of the tunnel and temporarily stored at the designated areas and
promptly taken to disposal
3.3. Potential Impacts during Operational Phase
3.3.1. Impacts Connected with Tunnel Operational Stage
For tunnels, structural and technical safety installations will comply with national and
international recommendations, regulations or standards. These safety installations will
be effective only when they are well operated with combination of an efficient
emergency service. Appropriate behaviour of the tunnel users in emergency situations
may also contribute significantly to tunnel safety during operation.
Main impacts characteristic of the operational period are: noise, ambient air and storm
sewage. The first two ones have special importance for the settled areas, but settled
areas are located far enough from the tunnel. As for the environmental impacts after the
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construction works and at the exploitation stage, there are no significant changes
expected in this respect. The sewage collecting system has nothing in common with the
situation outside the tunnel. Only serious concern is related with the safety and
emergency response in case of accidents or fire and respective measures are
envisaged for UTY to take care of in its operations.
To achieve optimal level of safety in tunnels, the primary objective has been kept at
prevention and the secondary objective will be reduction of consequences. To deal with
situations as accidents and fires, the objective has been to create ideal conditions for:
• People involved in accidents to rescue themselves

• Immediate intervention of road users to prevent greater consequences. This
stems from the experience that tunnel fires can be extinguished immediately after
it breaks out but after a few minutes , there are chances of development of full
blaze involving loss of life and damage to tunnel
• Ensure appropriate and timely response by emergency services.
• Protecting the environment
• Limiting material damage
3.3.2. Air Quality and dust emissions
Emissions from trains running on railway road and discharge from tunnels to the open
environment may deteriorate the ambient air quality in the immediate corridor of impact.
The overall impact will be positive. During the operation period, no significant air
pollution is expected.
Mitigation measures identified in operational phase to maintain and monitor air quality
includes:
• Installation of CO and NO censors at both the ends of tunnels connected to the

tunnel SCADA system supported by uninterrupted power supply for monitoring of
CO and NO.
• Longitudinal Ventilation System in tunnel to maintain the desired levels of
ambient air quality in the tunnels.
• Monitoring of ambient air quality at the ventilation outlets and airflows will be
manipulated accordingly to conform to the air discharge norms.
• Monitoring of traffic flows and management in tunnel to maintain ambient air
quality in the tunnel.
3.3.3. Impact on Water Environment
Groundwater. No adverse impacts are anticipated during operation phase.
Surface Water. No surface water bodies occur within the tunnel section. During the
operation period, no significant surface water pollution is expected.
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3.3.4. Noise
During operation, it is expected that the noise level will be within the permissible limits
due to the construction works performed under this project and will meet the relevant
requirements of the Uzbek legislation.
During the operation phase, the main source of noise will be from running of trains.
Noise radiated from train operations and track structures generally constitute the major
noise sources. Airborne noise is radiated from at-grade and elevated structures, while
ground-borne noise and vibration are of primary concern in underground operations.
Sources of wayside airborne noise are
¾ Wheel / Rail Noise : Due to wheel /rail roughness

¾ Propulsion Equipment: Traction motors, cooling fans for TM, reduction gears etc.
¾ Auxiliary Equipment: Compressors, motor generators, brakes, ventilation
systems, other car mounted equipment
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1. Introduction
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) consists of mitigation measures,

monitoring programme and institutional arrangements to be taken during the design,
construction phases and operation phase of the project to eliminate adverse
environmental impacts, to offset them and to reduce them to acceptable levels. The
plan also includes the actions needed for the implementation of these measures.
A detailed EMP is prepared and presented in Annex 2. The EMP is divided into two
sections corresponding to the stage of project development: during-, and post-
construction. During construction, the contractors are given details on how to mitigate
identified significant adverse impacts from tunnelling, cut and cover, spoil disposal,
ground water extraction, temporary disruption of services, occupational and community
health and safety, and decommissioning. During tunnel operation, mitigation measures
to be implemented by UTY are recommended to control noise, vibration, and depletion
of groundwater.
4.2. Objectives of the EMP
The main objective of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to ensure that the
various adverse impacts associated with the project are properly mitigated. The
objective of the EMP at various stages of the project planning and implementation are
as follows:
Construction Phase
• To prevent and reduce the negative environmental impacts of the project by

implementation of techno-economically feasible mitigation measures, and
• To ensure that the provisions of the EMP are strictly followed and implemented.
• Establish the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the project’s
environmental management;
• Ensure implementation of recommended actions aimed at environmental
management and its enhancement; and
• Ensure that the environment and its surrounding areas are protected and
developed to meet the needs of the local communities including other
stakeholders and safeguard and the interests of the common people
Operation Phase
• To prevent deterioration of environmental components viz. air, water, soil, noise

etc.,
• To improve the safety of the highway users and road side communities.
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4.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)
The Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) is an important component of

environmental management aspects relevant to the proposed works. To ensure the
effective implementation of the EMP, it is essential that an effective monitoring
programme be designed and carried out. The broad objectives are:
• Verification of the estimated expected impacts based on selective parameters

and determine the actual scale of impacts, as well as registration of unforeseen
effects
• To evaluates the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the EMP;
• To evaluates the adequacy of Environmental Impact Assessment;
• To suggests improvements in management plan, if required;
• To enhance environmental quality; and
• To satisfies the legal and community obligations.
The monitoring plan will be used for performance monitoring of the project. A monitoring
plan defining all parameters to be monitored, with tentative location, project stages for
measurements, implementation and institutional responsibility for different
environmental components is prepared for all stages of project and presented in Annex
3.
Uzbekiston Temir Yullari (UTY) is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of
Environmental Monitoring Plan. Potential environmental impacts and safety of people
can easily be avoided or mitigated by adopting good engineering practices. The
contractors that will carry out the works will also follow the requirements of national
legislation on territorial planning and the current environmental management plan.
UTY will assign some monitoring activities during construction and operation of the
investments under the project to a supervision engineering consultant.
The results of monitoring activities will summarized by UTY in an annual report to be

submitted to the competent authorities and to the World Bank. In case there are
discrepancies with the statutory requirements for environmental, UTY develops
additional mitigation measures for unforeseen impacts that exceed the established
norms.
Competent authorities confirm the results of the monitoring and the proposed additional
measures, where appropriate.
4.4. Institutional Framework for EMP Implementation
With the view of successful fulfilment of the environmental requirements determined in

the Environmental Impact Assessment and the management plans it is necessary for all
parties such as the environmental protection agency (EPA) of various levels of
governments, the project proponent (i.e., Project Implementation Unit (PIU), the
Contractor (CRTG), and the Construction Supervision Engineer (CSE) to have
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appropriate institutional potential that shall ensure correspondence of the construction
works with the environmental requirements.
The main environmental responsibilities of respective parties are described below:
Environmental Protection Agency
As the regulatory agency, the various levels of EPAs will make the environmental
regulations and the policies, and the guideline to the project construction and operation
activities, as well as be responsible for enforcement the laws, regulations, standards
and environmental practices of all organizations within their respective jurisdictions.
More specifically, SNPC has the provincial committee for project environmental
supervision and administration and their roles and responsibilities are:
• supervise the implementation of EMP;

• enforce applicable laws, regulations and standards;
• coordinate the environmental protection effort between departments
concerned;
• check and supervise the construction, completion and operation of
environment facilities;
• guide the city and county EPAs to carry out environmental management.
Project Proponent
Uzbekiston Temir Yullari (UTY), also known as the Client or project owner has the
ultimate responsibility for environmental performance of the project during both
construction and operational phases. This is a day to day management organization for
management of all aspects of project preparation and construction. As such, it will also
responsible for environmental management with, but not limited to, the following specific
responsibilities:
• Ensure that all relevant EMP requirements (including environmental designs and
mitigation measures) are duly incorporated into the project bidding documents.
• Obtain necessary permits and/or clearance, as required, from SNPC and other
relevant government agencies, ensuring that all necessary regulatory clearances
are obtained before commencing any civil work on the project.
• Ensure that contractors understand their responsibilities to mitigate
environmental problems associated with their construction activities and facilitate
training of their staff in implementation of the EMP.
• Monitor the contractor’s implementation of the EMP in accordance with the
environmental monitoring plan.
• In case unpredicted environmental impacts occur during the project
implementation, prepare and implement as necessary an environmental
emergency program in consultation with SNPC, any other relevant government
agencies, and WB.
Construction Supervision Engineers (CSE)
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A Construction Supervision Engineers (CSE) is generally included in the Project team
and is responsible for overseeing the construction works of the project and monitor
other works and activities undertaken by the Contractor for ensuring compliance with
the specification and contractual requirements. The responsibilities of the CSE include:
• Review construction organization design to ensure compliance with project

engineering design and the EMP with regard to environmental protection and
impact mitigation. The construction may only be ordered to start after the review
is completed and CSE is satisfied with the environmental arrangement;
• Regularly monitor the performance of the Contractor’s environment staff,
verifying monitoring methodologies and results. In case the CSE considers that
the Contractor’s environment staff fails to discharge duties or fails to comply with
the contractual requirements, instruct the Contractor(s) to replace the
Contractor’s environment staff;
• Instruct the contractors to take corrective actions within the CSE determined
timeframe. If there is breach of contract or strong public complaints on contractor
environmental performance, the CSE will order contractor to correct, change or
stop the work, reporting to relevant agencies and the Client at the same time;
• Supervise the Contractor’s activities and ensure that the requirements in the
EMP and contract specifications are fully complied with;
• Instruct the Contractor(s) to take actions to reduce impacts and follow the
required EMP procedures in case of non-compliance / discrepancies identified;
• Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
The Contractor
The duties of the Contractor include but not limiting to:
• Strictly implement the listed measures in EMP;

• Compliance with relevant environmental legislative requirements;
• Work within the scope of contractual requirements and other tender conditions;
• In case of non-compliances / discrepancies, carry out investigation and submit
proposals on mitigation measures, and implement remedial measures to reduce
• Verify that all construction materials suppliers have valid operating licenses and
any necessary environmental permits;
• Ensuring the EMP is implemented effectively throughout the construction period;
• In case of non-compliance or discrepancies with respect to EMP implementation,
carry out investigation and submit proposals on mitigation measures, and
implement remedial measures;
4.5. Monitoring of EMP Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation are critical activities in implementation of the proposed

project. Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are going
according to the plans. It provides the necessary feedback for project management to
keep the program on schedule. By contrast evaluation is essentially a summing up at
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the end of the project to assess whether those activities actually achieved as was
intended.
Photographic records will also be established to provide useful environmental

monitoring tools. A full record will be kept as part of normal contract monitoring.
Reporting and Monitoring Systems for various stages of construction and related
activities have been proposed to ensure timely and effective implementation of the
EMP.
Supervisors and their inspectors should be well equipped and provided with required
equipment (GPS, camera, basic measurement devices, etc.) with safe vehicles with
maintenance and sufficient fuel for unrestricted mobility.
Similarly, contractor should have Environmental Manager / HS Manager to manage

environmental and HS processes and should have access to similar tools and
amenities.
4.6. Reporting on EMP Implementation
Contractor shall prepare monthly status reports on the EMP implementation. Such
reports must carry information on the main types of activities carried out within the
reporting period, status of any clearances/permits/licenses which are required for
carrying out such activities, mitigation measures applied, and any environmental issues
emerged in relations with suppliers, local authorities, affected communities, etc.
Contractor’s monthly status reports shall be submitted to the technical supervisor and
UTY. Construction supervisor prepares monthly reports on the status of EMP
implementation and environmental performance of the contractor. These reports shall
be based on the contractor’s reports and carry analysis of their contents. The
construction supervisor shall assess how accurate is the factual information provided in
the contractor’s reports, fill any gaps identified in them, and evaluate adequacy of
mitigation measures applied by contractor. Construction supervisor should highlight any
cases of incompliance with EMPs, inform on any acute issues brought up by contractor
or revealed by supervisor himself, and propose corrective actions.
UTY, through its environmental consultants, shall report each semester to the World
Bank on the status of environmental compliance of construction works. Such reporting
shall contain information on all violations identified and the actions taken for fixing of
such cases. UTY shall inform the World Bank on any major environmental issues at any
time, independently from the schedule of regular reporting.
The Project Reports submitted to the World Bank will include a chapter on the
Environmental monitoring activities.
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5. CONCLUSIONS
Potential environmental impacts from the tunnel construction arise from (i) earthworks
disposal, (ii) soil erosion, (iii) air pollution, (iv) degradation of surface water quality, (v)
noise pollution, (vi) solid waste pollution, and (vii), (viii) impacts on flora and fauna.
Potential environmental impacts have been identified and measures developed to
mitigate impacts.
The recommended environmental mitigation measures cover the construction and

operation stages of the project. Key issues that are addressed in the plan pertain to
impacts on air quality, noise, groundwater quality, spoils disposal, health and safety of
workers. A monitoring plan has also been developed to assess land subsidence and
settlements along the underground component of the Project. The EMP also specifies
that the contractors shall develop and implement environmental management action
plans in the form of specific management plans on dust and noise control, spoils
disposal, spill management, occupational and community health and safety, and
emergency response.
Implementation of the recommended set of environmental management plans and

mitigation measures during the various phases should minimize the negative impacts of
the Project to acceptable levels, providing all action is provided as set out in this report.
The EMP also defines the environmental monitoring requirements for various project
phases. Semi-annual monitoring on EMP implementation shall be submitted by PIU to
WB.
The main conclusions drawn from the EIA process are as follows:
• Plant cover within construction site will be inevitably destroyed, likely causing soil
erosion. By mitigation measure designed by EMP, these impacts would be
minimized.
• No major rivers will be affected by the proposed project. Provided the mitigation
measures being put in place, the negative impacts to other surface water bodies
will be minimized.
• With appropriate management of construction camps, proper treatment of the
wastewater generated, and proper disposal of the solid waste from the camps,
the impact of the camps will be minimized.
• This railway road construction project will significantly improve the local
transportation condition, thus bring substantial benefits to the local economy,
people's income and agricultural restructuring. It will also provide an easier
access for the roadside residents to market, service and education. As a result,
life quality of the local residents will be improved, and poverty alleviated. As the
negative impacts to environment will be minimized and mitigated, this project has
received strong supports from local people and governments. As a general
conclusion, this EMP has found this Project environmentally acceptable, provided
all mitigation measures designed for this Project is well implemented.
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This project will significantly improve the local transportation condition, thus bring
substantial benefits to the local economy, people's income and agricultural restructuring.
It will also provide an easier access for the roadside residents to market, service and
education. As a result, life quality of the local residents will be improved, and poverty
alleviated. As the negative impacts to environment will be minimized and mitigated, this
project has received strong supports from local people and governments. As a general
conclusion, this EMP has found this Project environmentally acceptable, provided all
mitigation measures designed for this Project is well implemented.
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Annex 1 Approval from the State Nature Protection
Committee (SNPC)
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36
37
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Annex 2: Environmental Mitigation Plan
Potential Institutional Responsibility
Activities Environmental Measures to mitigate the impact
Impacts Implement Monitor
Construction Stage
Construction Work
Tunnel Proper spoil • To the extent possible reuse spoils as embankment /sub grade or Contractor Environmental
construction disposal other facilities of the railway Expert of SC,
• Consultation with local government and community as to reuse spoils PIU
for urban or community infrastructure construction
Potential impact on • Proper disposal of remain spoils in the identified spoils sites.
drinking water • Geological advanced probe boring and prediction will be adopted.
safety for villagers Grouting will used to seal the leakage, and water discharge will limited.
Tunnel liner will be timely and properly installed.
• Sedimentation and filtration ponds will be adopted at tunnel
construction sites to treat wastewater before discharged to nearby
Blast impact on irrigation ditches
community, safety • Strictly follow blast operation and safety codes.
concern; • Prior notice will be announcement to local community
• Prior safety inspection of nearby buildings for determination of blasting
method and dosage. Strengthening and relocation of buildings if
necessary.
Impact on wildlife • Presplitting blasting, perimeter blasting and millisecond blasting
technique will be used for tunnels in sensitive areas to minimize
blasting impact on wildlife.
• Blast time arranged in daytime to minimize disturbance on wildlife.
Tunnel • Fossil finds may • Finding of mineralized zones & fossil finds along the tunnel alignment Contractor Environmental
excavations be disturbed will be brought to the notice of the Department of Geology and Mining Expert of SC,
• Blasting • Disturbance of of the State Government for directions from their end. PIU
operations rock formations, • Procurement of boulders from authorized suppliers
• Extraction of rock movements
materials and
fragmentations
Earth-stone Loss of vegetation • Woodland take will be conducted in compliance with relevant laws Contractor Environmental
excavation, Soil erosion issues • Top soil to be reserved for future reclamation Expert of SC,
borrowing • Temporary drainage system will be built during dumping operation. PIU
• Cutting/filling slopes will be timely protected with engineering or green
belt plantation.
• Education on environmental protection and identification of key
protected plants will be provided to construction personnel.
• After completion, intensive re-vegetation will be carried out for cut/fill
slopes, borrow / disposal sites, stations and green belt along the
alignment.
Crushers and Impact on air Crushers and Batching Plants should be sited sufficiently away from Contractor Environmental
Batching Plants settlements and agricultural operations or any commercial establishments. Expert of SC,
Location Noise disturbance Such plants will be located at least 1000 m away from the nearest PIU
including vibrations village/settlement preferably in the downwind direction.
The Contractor shall submit a detailed lay-out plan for all such sites and
approval of Environmental Expert of CSE shall be necessary prior to their
establishment.
Arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of windscreens,
sprinklers, and dust encapsulation will have to be provided at all such sites.
Specifications of crushers and batching plants will comply with the
requirements of the relevant current emission control legislations for all
such plants shall be submitted to the CSE and PIU.
The Contractor shall not initiate plant/s operation till the required legal
clearances are obtained and submitted.
Works near Impairment of • Submit a method statement or plan for the execution of works near Contractor Environmental
watercourses water quality, watercourses including measures that will be undertaken to address Expert of SC,
potential erosion of adverse environmental impacts such as erosion of river embankment PIU
river embankment and siltation of watercourses that may result from such activities.
• Discharge of sediment-laden construction water (e.g., from areas
containing dredged spoil) directly into surface watercourses will be
forbidden. Sediment laden construction water will be discharged into
settling lagoons or tanks prior to final discharge.
Drainage and Block the flow of Contractor will ensure that no construction materials like earth, stone, ash Contractor Environmental
Flood Control water of any water or appendage disposed off so as not to block the flow of water of any water Expert of SC,
course and cross course and cross drainage channels. PIU
drainage channels Contractor will take all necessary measures to prevent the blockage of
water flow. In addition to the design requirements, the contractor will take
all required measures as directed by the Environmental Expert of CSE to
prevent temporary or permanent flooding of the site or any adjacent area.
Access road Loss of surface • Access road will utilized existing rural roads as much as possible. Contractor Environmental
vegetation, Access road plan will fully consider the road development of local Expert of SC,
Soil erosion, communities. PIU
Local traffic • Access road shall meet specifications with adequate erosion control
disturbance and and safety measures.
community safety • Warning and safety signs used near communities.
concern • Accessibility of local community must be ensured.
• Periodic water spraying during dry season near local communities.
• Access roads will be well rehabilitated to return to local government, or
in other cases, restored with plantation.
Construction sites, Noise impact on • Construction vehicles slow down when going through towns and Contractor Environmental
Material hauling nearby residential areas. Expert of SC,
communities • Use of low noise construction machinery. PIU
• Noise monitoring will be conducted for sensitive sites during
construction
• Avoid transport night (22:00~6:00) where there are residents’
concentration sites on the both sides of construction access road,
within 30 meters.
• In case night-time construction is needed：
- Prior consultation with nearby community shall be conducted.
- Approval from local authorities shall be obtained
- Public notice shall be posted to inform nearby communities
- Noise monitoring shall be conducted
Pollution
• Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with Contractor Environmental
water mist to reduce debris dust Expert of SC,
• During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by PIU
ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site
• The surrounding environment (side walks, roads) shall be kept free of
debris to minimize dust
• There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the
General site
Construction Air Quality • There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
Activities • Vehicles delivering fine materials like sand and fine aggregate shall be
covered to reduce spills on roads.
• Do not use machines road construction machines as well as rail self-
propelled machines with damaged engines; there shall also not have a
prolonged idle running. It shall be ensured that the dust emissions from
the crusher and vibrating screen at the stone quarries are within the
emission standards.
• Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the Contractor Environmental
permit Expert of SC,
• During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors PIU
and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and
equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible
• The construction equipment will strictly conform to Uzbek noise
standards; Vehicles and equipments used shall be fitted with exhaust
silencers and shall be checked regularly. In residential areas,
construction activity in that part of the railway line near the locality will
Noise disturbance be in a good organization primarily during any period, the technique is
including vibrations not idling, servicing heavy construction vehicles to travel on
predetermined routes and approaches to comply strictly permissible
speed when crossing the settlements, limiting working hours in time
zones designated by local authorities, in the case of acoustic emission
in a specific direction to use acoustic barriers (barriers) to break the
line of impact from the noise source to receiver.
• Workers shall be provided with earplugs;
• Suitable noise barriers or double-glazing of windows will be provided to
the noise receptors.
• The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control Contractor Environmental
measures such as e.g. silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off Expert of SC,
Water Quality site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers. PIU
• All the existing flowing water bodies (rivers, streams, canals including
irrigation canals) hazard are provided with culverts to maintain the
natural drainage of the area.
• Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for Contractor Environmental
all major waste types expected from demolition and construction Expert of SC,
activities. PIU
• Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from
Waste general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting
management and stored in appropriate containers.
• Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed
collectors.
• The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper
management as designed.
• If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as Contractor Environmental
Asbestos hazardous material
Toxic Materials Expert of SC,
management • When possible the asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed PIU
to minimize exposure
• The asbestos prior to removal (if removal is necessary) will be treated
with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust
• Asbestos will be handled and disposed by skilled & experienced
professionals
• If asbestos material is be stored temporarily, the wastes should be
securely enclosed inside closed containments and marked
appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized
removal from the site.
• The removed asbestos will not be reused.
• Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be Contractor Environmental
in safe containers labelled with details of composition, properties and Expert of SC,
handling information PIU
Toxic / hazardous • The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in an leak-
waste proof container to prevent spillage and leaching
management • The wastes shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and
disposed in a licensed facility.
• Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not
be used.
Safety
Work site Worker’s health • Prior to the commencement of works, the work site personnel shall be Contractor Environmental
operation / and soil / water instructed about safety rules for the handling and storage of hazardous Expert of SC,
Operation of pollution substances (fuel, oil, lubricants, bitumen, paint etc.) and also the PIU
equipment cleaning of the equipment. In preparation of this the contractor shall
maintenance and establish a short list of materials to be used (by quality and quantity)
fuel storage areas and provide a rough concept explaining the training / briefing that shall
be provided for the construction personnel.
• Locate storage facilities for fuels and chemicals away from
watercourses. Such facilities will be bounded and provided with
impermeable lining to contain spillage and prevent soil and water
contamination.
• Store and dispose waste/used oil consistent with environmental legal
requirements.
• Mentioning all workers wearing hardhats at all time
• Сontractors shall put information stands at appropriate places at all
construction sites, with necessary safety information, basic rules etc.
etc. in languages understandable by workers.
• Work site restoration: After completion of construction works the
contractor shall execute all works necessary to restore the sites to their
original state (removal and proper disposal of all materials, wastes,
installations, surface modelling if necessary, spreading and levelling of
stored top soil).
Traffic and Direct or indirect In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the Contractor Environmental
Pedestrian Safety hazards to public construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic Expert of SC,
traffic and regulated. This includes but is not limited to PIU
pedestrians by Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will
construction be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards
activities Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site
access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and
crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes.
Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding
major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock
movement
Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if
required for safe and convenient passage for the public.
Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and
residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for
the public.
Personal Safety Contractor will provide: Contractor Environmental
Measures for • Protective footwear and protective goggles to all workers employed on Expert of SC,
Labour mixing asphalt materials, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. PIU
• Welder's protective eye-shields to workers who are engaged in welding
works
• Earplugs to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in
crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation.
• Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at
site are taken up.
• The contractor will comply with all regulations regarding safe
scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells,
excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.
Risk Force The contractor will take all reasonable precautions to prevent danger to the Contractor Environmental
Measure workers and public from fire, etc. resulting due to construction activities. Expert of SC,
The contractor will make required arrangements so that in case of any PIU
mishap all necessary steps can be taken for prompt first aid treatment.
Construction Safety Plan prepared by the Contractor will identify necessary
actions in the event of an emergency.
First Aid The contractor will arrange for - Contractor Environmental
• a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of Expert of SC,
sterilized dressing materials and appliances in every work zone PIU
• Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick
person(s) to the nearest hospital.
Blasting Explosives will be stored, Handled and used as per applicable laws. Contractor Environmental
Controlled and Slow Blasting will be carried out to minimize the damage. Expert of SC,
Areas near the blasting site will be given prior information of blasting; PIU
Flagmen will be stationed near the site.
Labor Camp Management
Camp and Heath, culture and • Contractor will set up construction camps in coordination with local Contractor Environmental
workers local custom governments and public Expert of SC,
• Adequate sanitary facility will be provided in camp sites PIU
• Utilities will be properly maintained or timely restored
• Safety education for the nearby residents will be done in advance,
including prevention and control of diseases transmission (e.g.
HIV/AIDS)
• Local labours will be hired to increase the income of local people.
• Provide safety instructions and protective clothing, safe organization of
temporary routes, safety will be determined and performed by
documenting in logbooks, assignments of duties, etc. according to
specified templates,
Potable Water The Contractor will construct and maintain all labour accommodation in Contractor Environmental
such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking Expert of SC,
and washing. PIU
The Contractor will also provide potable water facilities within the precincts
of every workplace in an accessible place.
The contractor will also guarantee the following:
• Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water in every workplace/labour
camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular
maintenance of such facilities.
• If any water storage tank is provided that will be kept such that the
bottom of the tank at least 1mt. from the surrounding ground level.
Sanitation and The contractor will ensure that - Contractor Environmental
Sewage System • The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in Expert of SC,
such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the PIU
air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place;
• Separate toilets/bathrooms, wherever required, screened from those
from men (marked in vernacular) are to be provided for women
• Adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals
• All toilets in workplaces are with dry-earth system (receptacles) which
are to be cleaned and kept in a strict sanitary condition.
Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or Contractor Environmental
any other persons from removing and damaging any flora Expert of SC,
(plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body PIU
and hunting of any animal.
If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time,
the contractor will immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the
Environmental Expert of CSE and carry out the CSE's instructions for
dealing with the same.
The Environmental Expert of CSE will report to the nearby forest office
(range office or divisional office) and will take appropriate steps/ measures,
if required in consultation with the forest officials.
Cultural Property
Archaeological All archaeological property found during works should be treated in Contractor Environmental
Chance finds accordance with national legislation. In the event of the unexpected Expert of SC,
discovery of archaeological objects the Contractor shall immediately inform PIU
the Supervision Engineer and the local and archaeological authorities and
follow their directions.
OPERATION PHASE
Damaged Harmful Routine monitoring of drainage system and erosion control at least twice a UTY UTY
drainage environmental year.
impacts resulting
from damaged
drainage or
uncontrolled
erosion.
Pollution The periodic monitoring of the ambient air quality, noise level, water (both UTY UTY
Monitoring ground and surface water) quality, soil pollution/contamination in the
selected locations as suggested in pollution monitoring plan will be
responsibility of UTY.
Noise emission • Noise pollution will be monitored as per monitoring plan at sensitive UTY UTY
locations. Noise control programs are to be enforced strictly.
from tunnel • Monitoring the effectiveness of the pollution attenuation barriers, if
operation there is any, will be taken up thrice in the operation period.
• Tunnel ventilation systems shall have suitable noise control measures
incorporated into their design to reduce mechanical noise to
acceptable levels in the surrounding community.
• Depending on the results of noise monitoring, installation of acoustical
treatment to the first few meters (i.e., < 15 m) of the tunnel portal shall
be implemented as necessary.
Annex 3. Environmental Monitoring Plan

How is the
Where is the parameter to be When is the parameter to be
Issue What parameter is to be monitored? parameter to be monitored?/ type monitored? (frequency of
monitored? of monitoring measurement or continuous)
equipment
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Top soil preservation Stockpiling and means of protection Job site Inspections; Upon preparation of the
observation construction site, after stockpiling
and after completion of works on
shoulders
Construction Sites and Monitoring of: At Storage area and Check sanitation/ Quarterly in the construction stage.
Construction Camps 1. Storage Area construction camps Drainage and
2. Drainage Arrangements Standards of camp
3. Sanitation in Construction Camps sites and bring upto
level of satisfaction
of PIU
Equipment servicing and Prevention of spilling of oil and fuel Contractor’s yard Inspections; Unannounced inspections during
fuelling observations construction
Worker’s safety and Official approval for worker’s camp; Job site and Inspection; Unannounced inspections during
health Availability of appropriate personal protective worker’s camp interviews; construction and upon complaint
equipment; comparisons with
Organization of traffic on the construction site the Contractor’s
method statement
Surface water protection Contractor’s compliance with his Works near Inspection Unannounced inspections during
approved method statement watercourses works near watercourses
Tree protection If applicable, i.e. trees close to construction At sites where trees Supervision After begin of construction works at
site installation of tree protection fence. and forests are the respective site
located along the
construction site.
Air pollution from improper Exhaust fumes, dust In Tunnel, near Visual inspection Unannounced inspections during
maintenance of equipment bathing plants and construction works
crushers
Damaged drainage or Leakages in drainage system and damages Culverts and Documentation Throughout the Year
uncontrolled erosion due to erosion drainage facilities
OPERATION PERIOD
Power Power Equipment In Tunnel Supervision During Operation
Environmental Monitoring Maintenance of measures to minimise the risk Supervision Regular (monthly/
of ground and surface water pollution annual) reporting
Noise monitoring programme
Air quality monitoring programme
Water quality monitoring programme
Waste management monitoring programme
Incident book
Record of complaints from the public
(appointment of a public liaison officer)

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REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Project «Construction of new electrified railway

SJSRWC «Uzbekiston Temir Yullari»

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Tunnelling is planned by drilling-and-blasting method using 2 drilling machines SBU –

According to the presented documents at operation of machinery and equipment there

During the process of assessment of the environment baseline the following

• Climate and meteorology;

Impact Types and Mitigation Measures

The Project is classified as category A in accordance with WB’s environmental

The main approach adopted by Project regarding environmental impact aims at

Another set of developed mitigation measures aimed at reduction of impacts generated

Public consultation is an integral part of the EIA process. It contributes to early

Based on results of environmental assessment, it may be stated that the majority of

1.2. Brief Description of the Project Tunnel

Map: 1 Proposed Project Location Map

Main structures of the facility under design include following:

Construction zone is nominally divided into five facilities as follows:

1.3. Context for the EMP

• Provides information on potential environmental impacts of the proposed

2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan

Table 1. Current legislation, practices and standards in Uzbekistan relevant to

Legislation Year Passed Purpose / Content

«On protection of the Dated

2.2. Environmental Clearance

The requirement to obtained respective clearances from different authorities at the

№ Date of receipt Date of Date and Statutory Authority which

2.3. World Bank Policies

• Environmental Assessment (OP/BP/GP4.01);

Since no project components will involve international waterways, dam construction, in

To ensure implementation of the mitigation measures, construction works contracts

3.2. Potential Impacts during Construction Phase

3.2.1. Impact on Geology

Tunnel excavation will require extraction of geological resources consisting of

• In case of finding of mineralized zones along the tunnel alignment during

3.2.2. Air Quality and dust emissions

During construction stage air quality is to be impacted of dust generation and

(i) Stationary plant emissions like mobile generators, dewatering pumps,

• Demolition activities will be performed using appropriate dust controls such as

Management measures of diesel exhaust emission will include:

Specific Mitigation Measures

3.2.3. Impact on Water Environment

(A) Surface water

• water from excavation at tunnelling to ascent should be drained in the duct by

(B) Ground Water

Mitigation measures to avoid degradation of the water quality will include:

The adoption of these measures will be strengthened and supported by:

 Use of oil/ water separators to extract floating oils.

Special Mitigation measures for the tunnel part will include:

3.2.4. Waste management

Measures proposed to mitigate / reduce the impact of noise are organizational

• to limit the impact of noise in residential areas in according with national

3.2.6. Impact on Land Environment

Movement of construction machinery, vehicles during construction especially haul roads

During the process of tunnel construction the following should be provided:

• security of especially protected natural territories and valuable objects of

3.2.7. Health protection and labour safety

The impacts on whole can be classified as:

• Migration of workers and establishments of construction camps which may lead

• Conduct orientation for all workers on safety and environmental hygiene.

3.2.8. Flora and fauna

3.2.9. Cultural Heritage

Use of oil/ water separators to extract floating oils.