SFG2345 V3 REPUBLIC OF IRAQ MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION, HOUSING, MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS ROADS AND BRIDGES DIRECTORATE Emergency Operation Development Projects (EODP) (EODP/MOCHPM/W1/4) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST FOR REHABILITATION OF 45.02 KM OF SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD In Salahaddin Governorate Aug 25, 2017 0 / 40 Revision History Description or Revision Discipline Director Version Reason for Approval Date Review Review Change 01 25/08/2017 Initial release 02 21/09/2017 Reviewer’s comments addressed 03 27/09/2017 Final Version Prepared by: EODP-RBD-PMT / Eng.Mustafa Harith Contributor: Linda Khalil 1 / 40 PART A: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Country IRAQ REHABILITATION OF 45.02 KM OF SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD in Project Title Salahaddin Governorate EODP/MOCHPM/W1/4 Project Owner: Roads and Bridges Directorate (RBD) Person in Charge: Name: Mr. Issam Mehdi Title: General Director Telephone: +964 770 471 5011 email: issam_mh1@yahoo.com Local Counterpart(s): Salahaddin Directorate of Environment Person in Charge: Institutional Name: Samir Abdulrazzaq Yahya arrangements Title: Director. Tel: 812406 / 811906- Tikrit email: Ten iraq_ @yahoo.com Local Counterpart(s): Salahaddin Regional Office (RDB) Project Engineer (Supervision): Name: Eng. Ahmed Hadid Title: Manager email: sdrb_2005@yahoo.com Resident Engineer Name: TBDL Contact: PMT Supervision: Name: Dr. Hayder Mohammed Abdul-Hameed Title: Environmental and Social Safeguards Consultant Environmental Contact: hayderabdul_hameed@yahoo.com and Social Local Site Supervision: Management Name: TBDL - Implementation arrangements Title: Engineer Directorate: Salahaddin Roads Directorate. Contact: TBDL Local Counterpart Supervision: Eng. --------------- Contractor: TBDL Name----------- 2 / 40 Safeguard Supervision Name: TBDL Title: Deputy chief engineer. Contact: ---------- PROJECT LOCATION &SITE DESCRIPTION The road under study consists of 3 segments within SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD in Salahaddin Governorate North East of Iraq. The rehabilitation works will be undertaken on intermittent lengths totalizing (45.02 km). The project site is located within a sub-urban and Project rural area, sparsely populated. Location The road is mainly used to travel between Samarra-Dor and Alalam towns. It is also one of the main roads to travel from the southern region of Iraq to the northern region. The road under study consists of three segments that need rehabilitation. They were constructed and paved during the 80s. These segments are described as follows: 1. Segment one: Alalam- Dor road. Alalam- Dor secondary road is a two-lane two way, 7 m asphalt paved carriageway and 2m shoulders, stabilized with granular materials. This segment of road starts at station 0+000 at Alalam Town roundabout in Tikrit district (coordinates: Northing 3839728.368, Easting 382218.062) and ends at Dor district (coordinates: Northing 3815663.076, Easting 389093.424) at station 25+300. This segment of the road crosses Fursan Alalam roundabout at station 7+250 and passes through sub-urban area and rural area (see Figure 1 and 2). 2. Segment two: Dor municipality road. Project This segment is a four-lane road divided with a median. It has 7 m Description asphalt paved carriageway with 2m outer shoulders stabilized with granular materials. This segment of road starts at station 0+000 Northing 3813010.000 , Easting 389176.000 and ends at station 3+100 N 3810062.776 E 390134.378. (See Figure 3). 3. Segment three: Samarra-Dor road. This segment is an extension for the other two segments mentioned above and has same geometric properties and structure properties as segment one. It starts at Sammara district (Coordinates: Northing 3786018.000, Easting 396780.000) and ends at station 16+600 at Dor district (Coordinates: Northing 3800885.828, Easting 391711.614). (See Figure 4). Because of the military operation sabotage and daily traffic volume, distresses and big damages appear along the surveyed segments, and need 3 / 40 urgent maintenance and rehabilitation. Site Location Map Figure 1: General Location of Samarra – Dor – Alalam Road (Google Earth) Figure 2: Location of Segment 1 4 / 40 Figure 3: Location of Segment 2 Figure3: Location of Segment 3 Due to unavailability of devices and equipment to assess the condition of this road, the visual inspection has been adopted to specify the distresses on the road using strip maps prepared for this purpose. Technical team from Salahaddin office of the Roads and Projects Directorate to determine the thicknesses of pavement courses and materials properties carried test pits Current Road every two kilometers. Condition The main distresses and damages can be summarized as follows: 1- Transverse cracks associated with longitudinal cracks that resulted in block cracks with width 0.5-5 cm. These cracks represent the main failure of the road. 5 / 40 2- Fatigue cracks, also called "alligator". They are caused by fatigue, insufficient pavement structure, or excessive deflection. 3- Disintegration of pavement surface (raveling and weathering) in some areas. 4- Shoving and corrugation, longitudinal displacement of asphalt in a localized area, produced by traffic loading, indicating an unstable liquid asphalt mix. 5- Patch and utility cut patch in the pavement after original construction. In order to install a variety of underground conduits, portions of pavement surface have been removed and replaced or additional material applied to the pavement after original construction. . 6- Potholes through one or more layers of the asphalt pavement structure, between about 15 cm and 100 cm in diameter. 7- Raveling of granular materials of the shoulder surface, the level of shoulder surface is 6 cm in average lower than pavement edges. 8- The side slope is in bad condition (corrupted) and needs treatment. Alternative Route Currently, there is no alternative route to Samarra-Dor-Alalam road. Thus, the contractor shall make a number of temporary detours for smooth and fast passing. The cost of these detours were included in the bills of quantity to ensure the full rights of the contractor. All works will be under the supervision of the resident engineer and within the government owned land right of way, which is 15m. - Rutting& rutting associated with bleeding more than 10 cm: Cold milling of damaged asphalt layers in the affected area and replacement with new A/C layers. - Cracks (traverse, longitudinal): The treatment of cracks is included in asphalt concrete treatment. It includes also cleaning and sealing of cracks Distress description and - Alligator cracks: Removal of damaged asphalt layers in the affected area briefing on and replacement with new A/C layers. relevant - Potholes: Cutting the affected area in regular shape with perpendicular maintenance edges (at least 25cm beyond the edges) and clean the hole, apply tack coat, activities needed and patching with asphalt concrete mixture. - Settlement of shoulder: Remove foreign material, and apply courses with suitable fill materials well compacted to required level. - Side slope: Remove debris and unsuitable material and reshape the side slope by trimming &leveling. In order to divert traffic during road maintenance, the contractor shall make a number of temporary detours for smooth and fast passing. The cost of these Alternative detours was included in the bills of quantity to ensure the full rights of the Route contractor. All works will be under the supervision of the resident engineer and within the government owned land right of way, which is 15m. Project According to contract agreement, the expected project duration is about 545 Duration days. 6 / 40 The project maintenance activities will include: 1. Cleaning and Drying the cracks Debris left in a crack, resulting from pavement use will affect the adhesion of the sealant or filler. Debris also contaminates the sealing or filling material and reduces cohesion. Reduced adhesion or cohesion normally results in early failures. To avoid these contaminations - related failures, cracks must be cleaned prior to being treated. Several cleaning methods can be used, including: • Air blasting involves directing a concentrated stream of air into the crack or joint to blow it clean. Air blasting equipment is effective and efficient for cleaning cracks. Air blasting is not efficient for drying cracks. Should a crack require drying, hot air blasting should be used. • Hot air blasting is done using a hot compressed air heat lance. While cleaning and drying the crack, hot air blasting also promotes enhanced bonding associated with the crack edges being warmed. Care must be taken to ensure that the pavement is not overheated or heated for excessive periods of time as this will result in unnecessary hardening of the asphalt binder in the pavement adjacent to the crack. • Sand blasting involves directing a stream of sand in compressed air into the crack. The abrasive nature of the sand cleans the crack or joint. However, sandblasting is messy and typically requires a two-phase operation. The first operation is cleaning the joint surface; the second Details of cleans the sand from the joint and its surroundings. Proposed • Wire brushing or booming involves the use of a wire broom stock or stiff Project standard broom to brush out the crack or joint. Wire brushing can be an Activities effective cleaning method. Wire brushing may be done manually or using power driven brushes. 2. Apply Sealer or Filler: Typically, asphalt emulsions are applied directly to the cracks. Emulsions must be blotter coated prior to being trafficked. Emulsions may be applied via gravity feed devices, such as pour pots, or via pressure hoses. Some emulsions may require heating to achieve appropriate application viscosity. The application rate of a sealant or filler plays an important role in the quality of a crack sealing or filling project. Problems associated with over applied sealer or filler material include fat spots, localized tenderness, and flushing when treated areas are overlaid with hot mix. Finishing techniques will vary depending on the application and type of material chosen. Blotter coats of clean sand are usually used with emulsion crack filling to prevent pick -up of an over-band. A blotter coat is often used to prevent pick-up upon reopening to traffic. To ensure a high-quality blotter coat, only clean and dry sand should be used. 3. Asphalt Emulsions: Asphalt emulsions are applied directly to the cracks. They must be blotter coated via gravity feed devices, such as pour pots or via pressure hoses. Then a blotter coat of dry and clean sand must be bloomed. Sealants and fillers undergo a curing cycle depending on the type of material used. Emulsions cure by water loss 7 / 40 and reduce in volume. This process usually takes several days and creates a concave surface in the crack. Generally, cracks filled with these materials should not be overlaid for at least a year. Trafficking should not be allowed until after the emulsion has set sufficiently so that tires passing over the sealant / filler will not pick it up. It is normally recommended to sand the sealer prior to opening to traffic. The road was built on state owned land. The maintenance activities will take Land place within the state-owned land. No temporary or permanent land Acquisition acquisition is required at any stage of the project. The contractor will establish his camp within the project area, for the workers, equipment and storage of material. The camp will mainly include offices with possibility of accommodation (if needed). The contractor may employ 30-40 Contactor’s workers (skilled and unskilled) from the nearby village. The contractor camp Camp will be on state owned land. The camp will be erected far from residential area in order to avoid any disturbances that may arise from the maintenance activities that may bother the local community. PROJECT BASELINE CONDITIONS The climate of this area is warm, semi-arid, hot in summer and cold in winter with (160mm/year) rainfall. Pavement surface temperature reaches Climate 60-70°C occasionally during summer season, especially during July and August, and rarely reaches 0° in winter. Except for the normal road traffic, no additional sources for air pollution exist or may be expected near the project site. Due to security restrictions, it was not possible to conduct air quality measurements. However, according to the Air Quality previous scattered recorded data from the Ministry of the Environment for the same characteristics and functional areas, the air quality parameters can be considered within the acceptable levels. Noise levels near the project site are considered within the allowable limits due Noise to absence of significant noise sources except for the regular traffic. There are no significant impacts of the road maintenance activities on the Water hydrological parameters in the project area; Flooding of the road has not been Resources and reported in the past years and is not expected in the future. According to the potential floods hydrological maps, the water table in the area is ranging from 25-60 m. The project area is located in a semi-arid area &ecosystem. There is no observed wild life or significant naturally grown plants or flora species due to Flora and the human activities and presence in the area. No rare or endangered species Fauna were identified within or nearby the project site. No protected areas are located within the project site. The area within and surrounding the road section consists of flat areas Topography (plateau) that starts from the middle of Iraq until the mid-southern parts of 8 / 40 the country. This segment of road passes mainly through agricultural land to the exception of the first 3 km of the first segment of the road that passes near a residential Land use area with some scattered residences. Traffic Level According to local witnesses, the AADT is estimated at 3,000 vehicle/day. There are no touristic or cultural sites in the proximity of the road over the whole length of segments 1 and 2. However, on segment 3 there are few historical sites. The nearest one lays at 50 m from the side of the road. Those historical sites on segment 3 are as listed below: 1-Jawsaq al Khaqani palace about 300m away from the road. 2- Abbassid era ruins about 100 m away from the road. 3-Turkman ruins about 50m away from the road. Heritage The rehabilitation works on the road will not include any widening to the already existed road. The Roads and Bridges Directorate (RBD/PMT) has communicated with Iraqi Ministry of Culture for full clarifications and permission prior to initiation of the intended works. The scope of the communication is to ensure no damage will occur to the historical sites during implementation. The Ministry of Culture demanded that one of its inspectors be assigned to oversee and monitor the works at segment 3 of the road (Ref. to Annex 1 for Chance Find Procedure). The project consists of the rehabilitation and repair of an existing state-owned road. There will be no need for any land acquisition. The work that EODP Land planned to do is a rehabilitation and Emergency Maintenance of destructed Acquisition roads and bridges in area liberated from ISIS and those roads are already established in Right Of Ways. This segment of road passes through calcareous, then sedimentary soil south of Geology and agricultural land at both sides of the road. Along the road section which will be rehabilitated, there are no roadside vendors, either licensed or non-licensed who would need to be displaced as a result of maintenance activities. It is expected that the local community members overwhelmingly support the maintenance because of its potentially very significant contribution to local transportation, marketing of local produce, and stimulation of local business opportunities from new passing traffic. During the maintenance phase, the Socio-Economic Project will generate additional new employment opportunities for local Context community residents. These will be for both skilled and unskilled workers. It is agreed that, for both work categories, first preference will be given to local residents. However, in case of any negative aspects which may have not been identified at this stage, the local community will be able to communicate their complaints through a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) which will be developed by the project and will be easily accessible. 9 / 40 The required construction materials are: Aggregates, gravel, diesel fuel. It is worth mentioning that there will be a fuel storage in the site (TBD after award of contract). The construction material will be transported by trucks from the nearest existing quarries in Salahaddin governorate suburban areas. Asphalt will be bought from Al-Mutasem SOE asphalt plant located at about Source and 30 km distance from the road under study or a non-governmental asphalt plant distance of that belongs to Ibn-Yakteen construction company located at about 35 km Material distance from the road under study. The fresh water will be provided by trucks from the nearest villages that have an access to the tap water. There is no information provided related to competition over water in this villages). Drinking water will be provided to workers and engineers via bottled water, which will be provided by a local supplier. LEGISLATION& POLICIES The Iraqi applicable Laws and other relevant World Bank Operational Procedures will be followed (See Annex 2 for details). Legislation and OP 4.12 does not apply in this specific project because rehabilitation will be Policies confined to existing road and no involuntary resettlement is expected. Health and Safety Occupational Procedure Plan shall also apply. (See Annex 3 for details) PUBLIC CONSULTATION Due to the current security situation of the area, and taking into utmost consideration the safety of people (as terrorists may target public meetings), individual interviews with the local people were conducted. A set of questions that covers the key environmental and social aspects related to the project (See Annex 4 for Details). Public The face –to-face interview took place on July 10, 2017 with 3 local inhabitants Consultation of the surrounding communities chosen randomly to have their opinions and Process thoughts. To obtain sound and representative information on the possible socio-economic circumstances of the local community members and better understand any possible adverse socio-economic effects of project activities on the local community. The questionnaire forms were distributed in the area for the locals near the project in order to reflect their opinion, suggestions, and objections (if exist) regarding the rehabilitation activities. 10 / 40 According to the results revealed from these questioners, the local community individuals agreed that, the maintenance activities would have a positive impact on their social daily life. None of the locals expressed any reservations against the project and did not specify any negative impact that might affect him or his family. No environmental or social concern was raised by the interviewed. However, the interviewed required adequate road signs and safety instructions to be in place to avoid road accidents during road repair and later during road operation. All interviewed persons expressed their demand to complete the road maintenance and repair as soon as possible to improve their livelihood conditions. (See Annex 4 for details). This draft Checklist was posted on the website of Roads and Bridges Directorate for public knowledge and opportunity for comments and feedback. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM Bank procedures require that Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) be established and operational prior to commencement of the project, and that they continue to operate for one year following completion of the works for third party settlement of disputes arising from resettlement. This GRM should take into account the availability of judicial recourse as well as traditional and community dispute resolution mechanisms. Accordingly, a GRM will be established at the project level to ensure any grievance can be addressed in an amicable manner. Resolving complaints at community level is always encouraged to address the problem that a person may during implementation and/or operational phase. Grievance The project grievance redressed system should be developed in consultation Redress with communities, which might include the following for written complaints: Mechanism • First, the affected person sends his/her grievance in writing to the communities’/community leaders. The grievance note should be signed and dated by the aggrieved person. Where the affected person is unable to write, s/he should obtain assistance from the community to write the note and mark the letter with his/her thumbprint. The community should respond within 14 days. • Second, if the aggrieved person does not receive a response or is not satisfied with the solution provided by the community, s/he lodges her or his grievance to PMT which should respond within 14 days. • Third, if the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the solution of PMT, s/he can go to the court. The PMT must maintain records of grievances and complaints, including minutes of discussions, recommendations and resolutions made. 11 / 40 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING Will there be [X] N or [] Y any capacity building? 12 / 40 PART B: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/ Typology Status Triggered Actions 1. Maintenance(or/and) reconstruction of urban(or/and) rural [ x] Yes [] No See Section A below roads 2. Reconstruction of private homes, housing estates or public [] Yes [x]No buildings 3. Reconstruction of / impacts on surface drainage system [x] Yes [] No See Section B below Will the site activity include/involve any of 4. Activities in Historic building(s) and districts [] Yes [x] No the following? 5. Required acquisition of land1 or temporary / permanent [] Yes [x]No impacts on livelihoods 6. Handling or presence of hazardous or toxic materials2 [x] Yes [] No See Section C below 7. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [] Yes [x]No 8. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [] Yes [ x] No 9. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [x] Yes [] No See Section D below 1 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 2 Toxic / hazardous material includes, but is not limited to, asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. 13 / 40 PART C: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST General Notification and a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of Conditions Worker Safety upcoming activities (See Annex 3 for b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at detailed measures on publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) Health and Safety) c) All legally required permits have been acquired for the maintenance activities d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. e) Workers’ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will comply with international standards and regulations (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots). f) . Appropriate signs and instructional banners within the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. Section A: Air Quality a) During works dust control measures, shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground General Rehabilitation b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with and /or water mist to reduce debris dust Construction c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water Activities spraying d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site f) All machinery will comply with Iraq emission regulations, shall be well maintained and serviced and there will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites 14 / 40 ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST Noise a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit b) During operations, the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible c) The operational period for the probable noisy equipment will be minimized. Water Quality a) Sewage from construction offices and rest areas will be collected and transferred by trucks to the nearest sewage treatment plant in Salahaddin Governorate Waste management a) Minimize waste generation on site. b) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities. c) Construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. d) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly according to the municipality instructions e) Simple waste management plan for specific waste streams must be developed. f) General waste must be collected and transported to local council approved disposal sites. g) Food wastes must be collected, where practicable, considering health and hygiene issues, for disposal off-site through licensed contractors. h) Waste containers must be located at each worksite. i) Storage, transport and handling of all chemicals must be conducted in accordance with all legislative requirements, through licensed contractors and in coordination with the local authority. Section B: Flooding a) Road maintenance activities may have impacts on the hydrological parameters in the project area as Surface culverts are being reconstructed but Flooding of the road has not been reported in the past years. In Drainage System general, there are no hazards of flooding which were recorded previously or expected in the future. The Contractor shall preferably work during no rain events and provide temporary surface water discharges during construction phase to prevent flooding hazards. 15 / 40 ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST Section C: Toxic Toxic / hazardous a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled materials waste management with details of composition, properties and handling information b) The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in a leak-proof container to prevent spillage c) The wastes shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in a licensed facility. d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used e) Chemical wastes must be collected in 200 liter drums (or similar sealed container), appropriately labeled, for safe transport to an approved chemical waste depot or collection by a liquid waste treatment service. f) All hazardous wastes must be appropriately stored in bounded areas and should be clearly identified as “hazardous”. g) Transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes should be done through licensed contractors and in close coordination with the relevant local authority and in compliance with the legal requirements and instructions of the coordination with the as ministry of science and technology. h) Hazardous liquids, such as solvents, rust proofing agents and primer must be managed in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and industry standards. i) A hazardous materials inventory for the construction period must be prepared. j) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials must be available on-site during construction and made available and explained to workers. k) Hydrocarbon wastes, including lube oils, must be collected for safe transport off-site for reuse, recycling, transport or disposal at approved locations. Section D: Direct or indirect a) In compliance with national regulations the Contractor will ensure that the construction site is Traffic and hazards to public properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. pedestrian safety traffic b) The site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards by signs, 16 / 40 ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST barricades...etc. c) Traffic management system must be prepared by the contractor with the approval of the client avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement d) Ensuring safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction e) Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement f) If required, there should be an active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site for safe passage for the public 17 / 40 PART D: MONITORING PLAN Table (1) Summary of ESMP during Maintenance Phase NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures • Waste minimization concept must be adopted and applied • Storage of construction waste in locations nominated by the • A monitoring municipality and the Ministry of routine must be the Environment. conducted. • Coarse and fine waste materials • continual should be used as filling, instructions and Included construction (as possible) and awareness Included within Generation, within the stabilization material procedures must be the contract storage, contract implemented. bidding disposal of • Handling of liquid waste in sealed Resident bidding 1 Contractor documents construction containers as possible • Maintaining a Engineer documents approximately and domestic record of type, approximately • Simple waste management plan for quantity and 2600$ waste 4600$ specific waste streams must be disposal location of developed. solid and liquid • General waste must be collected waste generation and transported to the local • Frequency: once/ municipality approved disposal week sites. • Food wastes must be collected, where practicable, considering health and hygiene issues, for 18 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures disposal off-site through licensed contractors. • Waste containers must be located at each worksite. • Chemical wastes must be collected in 200 liter drums (or similar sealed container), appropriately labeled, for safe transport to an approved chemical waste depot or collection by a liquid waste treatment service. • Storage, transport and handling of all chemicals must be conducted in accordance with all legislative requirements, through licensed contractors and in coordination with the local authority. • All hazardous wastes must be appropriately stored in bounded areas and should be clearly identified as “hazardous”. • Transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes should be done through licensed contractors and in close coordination with the relevant local authority and in compliance with the legal 19 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures requirements and instructions of the coordination with the as ministry of science and technology. • Hazardous liquids, such as solvents, rust proofing agents and primer must be managed in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and industry standards. • A hazardous materials inventory for the construction period must be prepared. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials must be available on-site during construction and made available and explained to workers. • Hydrocarbon wastes, including lube oils, must be collected for safe transport off-site for reuse, recycling, transport or disposal at approved locations. • Accidents due to the hazardous waste dispersion response and cleanup plan must be presented by the contractor and approved latter as mitigated for impacts. 20 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures • Usage of well-maintained equipment • Engines of vehicles and other machinery are kept turned on only if necessary, avoiding any unnecessary emission; • Machines and equipment are periodically checked and maintained to ensure their good working condition; • Visual observation Included and photographic Included within • All equipment and machines must within the documentation of the contract contract be maintained and tested for equipment induced bidding Deterioration Resident bidding 2 compliance with standards and emissions and dust Contractors documents of air quality Engineer documents technical regulations for the clouds from works approximately approximately protection of the environment and and trucks 2800$ 6000$ • Frequency: Once a have appropriate certifications; week • Activities are carried out using the minimum required number of means at the same time; and • Electric small-scale mechanization and technical tools are used when available and feasible; • Concerning dust control methods 21 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures and measures, the following actions are to be taken into account to reduce the generation of dust: o Unpaved roads, e.g. detours to access the construction site, which may be utilized for construction vehicles movement or transportation of construction materials, should be prepared in a way to avoid dust emissions. A sub base layer of 15 cm and wet compaction should take place to get sufficient compaction to avoid dust emissions. o The detour(s) should always be maintained in good conditions. o Watering or increase of the moisture level of the open materials storage piles to reduce dust levels; o enclosure or covering of inactive piles to reduce wind erosion; 22 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures o loads in all trucks transporting dust-generating materials have to be sprayed with water to suppress dust, as well as wheels of means moving inside and outside of the construction- site; and o Speed reduction for vehicles approaching the site to less than 40 km/hr. On site, speed should not exceed 20 km/hr. o Using good quality fuel to reduce exhaust emissions. o Water spraying for dust control o Cleaning of vehicle tires o Covering of trucks carrying fine grade construction materials o Avoiding earthworks near settlements and dust generation • Construction activities are to take • Site supervision, Resident Included within Included place within reasonable hours inspection and Engineer in the contract within the 3 Noise level during the day and early evening. documentation to Contractor coordination bidding contract Night-time activates near noise ensure the with the documents bidding sensitive areas, such as residential implementation Contractor approximately documents 23 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures buildings, should not be allowed. • Frequency: Once 3400$ approximately /week 5000$ • Equipment must be kept in good . working order and where appropriate fitted with silencers which are kept in good working order. Equipment to run only when necessary; and • Positioning of the noise sources in a concealed area with respect to acoustic receptors, consistent with the needs of the construction site. • Usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment • Provision of speed limit signs at critical locations • Informing local population about noisy road works • Provide proper side sloping of the • Site inspection and road to prevent the accumulation photo Included of water on the road surface Included within Disruption of documentation of within the Contractor in the contract the runoff • Re-vegetation of disturbed soils water harvesting contract coordination with Resident bidding 4 water and activities and re- bidding • Reconstruct all damaged culverts, Supervision Engineer documents drainage vegetation documents execution of temporary detour Engineer approximately systems activities approximately including embankment for 1300$ 1000$ carriageway and shoulders with • Checking on suitable soil free from defects and culverts 24 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures organic materials also construction particularly of steel pipes with suitable following rainfall diameter at the stream of water events under the temporary detour if • Frequency: Twice a needed. month during the rainy season • In case of using septic tanks on site, the engineering drawings of these tanks should be presented to the Resident Engineer for approval. • In case of the need to change engine, oils or refuel some Included construction equipment, a proper • Monitoring of fuel Included within within the Deterioration maintenance workshop or shelter and oil handling Contractor in the contract contract of should be installed to ensure and storage. coordination with Resident bidding bidding 5 groundwater containment of any fuel or oil Supervision Engineer documents documents quality spills. • Frequency: Once Engineer approximately approximately every month 1800$ 1100$ • Storage of liquid materials (especially hydrocarbons) in sealed containers. • Application of liquid fuels and oils in sealed and paved areas with sump. • Refueling in sealed locations 25 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures • Development and implementation of Waste management plan. • Planting trees • Monitoring of re- Included • Waste and spoil cannot be dumped planting activities Included within within the near any vegetation covered areas the contract contract • Site inspection and Contractor in • Keeping culverts unblocked to bidding bidding Damage to photographic coordination with Resident 6 facilitate amphibians crossing documents documents fauna, flora documentation of Supervision Engineer approximately approximatel • Restoring affected land along the the condition of Engineer 1000$ y 1000$ road alignment to the culverts . preconstruction status • Frequency: twice/month • Preventing leakages of fuel • Informing the public about Included within Included schedule of repair and the contract within the • Site inspection and Contractor in maintenance works bidding contract photographic coordination with Disruption of Resident documents bidding 7 • Provision of temporary alternative documentation the traffic Engineer approximately documents access roads/ by-passes • Frequency: Local Traffic 2000$ approximatel twice/month Department • On the spot traffic management y 1000$ . • Ensure traffic safety • Limit speed of construction Included within Included • Inspection and Deterioration vehicles and provide road signage the contract within the photo evidence of health & for drivers and local community. Resident bidding contract 8 • Maintaining Contractor safety Engineer documents bidding • Qualified personnel must be records of injuries conditions approximately documents employed for the construction • Frequency: weekly 3000$ approximatel equipment, and personnel must be 26 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures trained for health and safety y 2000$ issues. . • Personal protection equipment such as eyeglasses, gloves, hard heads and safety belts must be supplied and continuously used all workers, technicians, engineers and site visitors. • Compliance with international standards for good construction practices; • Adherence to local and international guidance and codes of practice on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management during construction; • Management, supervision, monitoring and record-keeping; • Implementation of EHS procedures as a condition of contract with contractors and their sub- contractors; • Clear definition of the EHS roles and responsibilities of the companies involved in construction and to individual staff (including the nomination of EHS supervisors 27 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures during construction and an EHS coordinator during operation); • Pre-construction assessment of the EHS risks and hazards associated with construction and operation, including consideration of local cultural attitudes, education level of workforce and local work practices; • Provision of appropriate training on EHS issues for all construction and operation workers, including initial induction and regular refresher training, taking into account local cultural issues; • Provision of health and safety information; • Regular inspection, review and recording of EHS performance; and • Maintenance of a high standard of housekeeping at all times. • Provision and use of personal protective equipment to workers • Installing construction and warning signs • Speed limit bumps in settlements 28 / 40 NO. POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY ADDITIONAL COST IN USD IMPACTS Implementation Monitoring Mitigation Monitoring measures • Installing barriers in sharp curves Contractor Resident No additional No Physical, • Apply “Chance Find Procedure” • site inspection by Engineer costs additional 9 Cultural (Annex1) MoA inspector. costs Resources PMT • Coordinating with the public schedule of maintenance activities in residential areas • Site inspection and Included • Employ local workers documentation of Included within within the community the contract • Provide alternative access Contractor in contract activities along bidding roads/by-passes coordination with Resident bidding 10 Social Impacts roads. documents Supervision Engineer documents • Traffic management • Inspections of approximately Engineer approximatel worker camps 2,000 USD • Workers’ camps have to be located y 1000$ • Frequency: Bi- away from settlements weekly • Camps must be equipped with sealed septic tanks and waste containers. TOTAL USD 19,900 USD 22,700 29 / 40 Annexes: Annex 1: Chance Find Procedure Chance find procedures will be used as follows: • Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance find; • Delineate the discovered site or area. • Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be present until the responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture take over; • Notify the supervisory Engineer who in turn will notify the responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture immediately (within 24 hours or less); • Responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture would be in charge of protecting and preserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures. This would require a preliminary evaluation of the findings to be performed by the archeologists from the Department of Antiquities and the Ministry of Culture (within 72 hours). The significance and importance of the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant to cultural heritage; those include the aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social and economic values; • Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities from DA and the Ministry of Culture. This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain of cultural or archeological importance) conservation, preservation, restoration and salvage; • Implementation for the authority decision concerning the management of the finding shall be communicated in writing by the Ministry of Culture; and • Construction work could resume only after permission is given from the responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture concerning safeguard of the heritage. • These procedures must be referred to as standard provisions in construction contracts, when applicable. During project supervision, the Site Engineer shall monitor the above regulations relating to the treatment of any chance find encountered are observed. • An Archaeological inspector will be assigned by the Iraqi Ministry of Culture / Samara Archaeological Inspectorate to supervise over the cultural sites and will be expected to report in case of any violation to the PMT once/month. 30 / 40 ANNEX 2: 1 Iraqi environmental legislations During rehabilitation and operation, the work must follow the Iraqi laws and regulations for the environmental standards. These are: • Laws of the environment protection No.3 issued in 1997 and the published regulations. The environmental regulations for gaseous emissions, noise and other air pollution standards are not in force and legally binding. However, limits for water disposal in any surface waters and main sewers are subject to regulation no. (25)/1967 and its modifications published by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE). • Law of heritage and antiques no. (55) issued in 2002. This law defines all movable and immovable antiquities, archaeological properties and artifacts in Iraq. It regulates communication channels between the public and the authorities for each type of contact between the public and the revealed and non-revealed archaeological sites. • New environmental framework Law No. 27 of 2009 for the Iraqi national government. This Law was introduced but its executive decrees remain to be prepared. The requirements for environmental assessment are not legally binding. • Regulations governing contact with archaeological sites extend also to encompass developmental activities like road construction and rehabilitation wherever these developmental activities lie within archaeological vicinity. • Regulations of the MOE on sanitary waste must be followed, and for the rubbles (construction & demolition waste) the regulations, legislations and instruction of MOE and Ministry of Construction, Housing and Public Municipalities (MOCHPM). The following Table summarizes the Iraqi’s laws applicable to the project's activity. Table 1: Applicable Environmental Laws and Regulations in Iraq Applicable Iraqi Law Subject Law no. 37 of 2008 Describes institutional arrangements of the MOE and outlines policies and roles and responsibilities toward protecting the environment. Instructions issued by the Contamination limits and protection of rivers. Ministry of Health pursuant of Law no. 25 of 1967 Law no. 27 of 2009 Protection and Improvement of Environment Laws No.3 issued in 1997 Environment protection Regulations no. 2 of 2001 Preserving water resources. 31 / 40 Legally, the works under rehabilitation and operation must follow the Iraqi laws and the regulations for the Environmental Standards. These are laws of the environment protection No.3 issued in 1997 and the published regulations. The following should be noted: • There are no environmental regulations for gaseous emissions, noise and other air pollution standards that are and legally binding. • Water disposal into any surface waters and main sewers is regulated by regulation by regulation no. (25)/1967 and its modifications released by the MOH and MOE • The Law of heritage and antiques no. (55) was Issued in 2002, • The sanitary waste (municipal) disposal should follow the regulations of the MOE • For rubbles (construction &demolition waste) the regulations, legislations and instruction of both MOE and MOCHPM must be followed. It should be noted that legislation related to social safeguards issued in Iraq since 2003 has focused primarily on the ratification of international conventions and protocols on issues such as cultural heritage. Currently, there aren't Law related to social and environmental assessment. 2 The World Bank Safeguards Policies In addition to the Iraqi laws and regulations the ESIA follows the policies and procedures of the WB. The following section presents the WB operational policies that are relevant to the rehabilitation of the bridges that ensure that projects proposed for Bank financing are environmentally and socially sound and sustainable. 2.1: Environmental assessment procedure OP/BP 4.01 The Bank requires environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financing. The objectives of the EA are to: • Inform decision makers of the nature of environmental and social risks. • Increase transparency and participation of stakeholders in the decision-making process. 2.2: Involuntary resettlement OP/BP4.12 OP/BP 4.12 focuses on the following principles: • Involuntary resettlement is avoided wherever feasible, or minimized, exploring all viable alternative project designs; • Where it is not feasible to avoid involuntary resettlement, activities are conceived and executed as sustainable development programs. Displaced persons are to be meaningfully consulted and have opportunities to participate in the planning and implementing of resettlement programs affecting them; and • Displaced persons are assisted in their efforts to improve their livelihoods and standards of living, or at least to restore them, in real terms, to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation, whichever is higher. The mechanism of assisting displaced persons is based on full and prior mitigation and compensation for loss of assets or livelihoods. • OP 4.12 applies whenever, in a Bank-financed project, land is acquired involuntarily or access is restricted in legally designated parks or protected areas. • In this specific project, OP 4.12 does not apply as the works consist of reparation and rehabilitation of road and will be within the existing footprint of the road and no land acquisition is needed neither permanently nor temporarily. 32 / 40 33 / 40 ANNEX 3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH'S' AND SAFETY The objectives of occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures plan that should be applied for the project are to: • Develop, in the workplace, a collaborative approach to managing Occupational health and Safety between management and workers. • Provide and maintain safe working procedures and operations. • Ensure awareness of all potential work related risks and hazards and to develop preventive strategies against these risks and hazard. • Provide appropriate training to all concerned to work safely and effectively. • Maintain a constant and continuing interest in the improvement of occupational health and safety performance and to provide the required resources necessary for the implementation and maintenance of the OHS plan. For the projects of the Rehabilitation of Civil Works Project, the occupational health and safety primarily focuses on work equipment and protective gear. The following section provides guidelines for work equipment, and safety and health signs. Safety Guidelines for Work Equipment It is the Contractor’s obligation that every possible measure is taken to ensure the safety of the work equipment made available to workers. During the selection of the work equipment the employer shall pay attention to the specific working conditions, which exist at the workplace, especially in relation to safety and health of workers. A brief list of work equipment safety issues is given below: • Work equipment control devices which affect safety must be clearly visible and identifiable and appropriately marked where necessary. • Work equipment presenting hazards due to emissions of gas, vapor, liquid or dust must be fitted with appropriate containment and/or extraction devices near the sources of the hazard. • Where there is a risk of mechanical contact with moving parts of work equipment, which could lead to accidents, those parts must be provided with guards or devices to prevent access to danger zones or to halt movements of dangerous parts before the danger zones are reached. • Work equipment may be used only for operations and under conditions for which it is appropriate. • Work equipment must bear the warnings and markings essential to ensure the safety of workers. • All work equipment must be appropriate for protecting workers against the risk of the work equipment catching fire or overheating, or of discharges of gas, dust, liquid, vapor or other substances produced, used or stored in the work equipment. • All work equipment must be appropriate for preventing the risk of explosion of the work equipment or of substances produced, used or stored in the work equipment. • All work equipment must be appropriate for protecting exposed workers against the risk of direct or indirect contact with electricity. • Mobile work equipment such as Bulldozer or Road Rollers with ride-on workers must be designed to restrict, under actual conditions of use, the risks arising from work equipment roll-over. 34 / 40 • Fork-lift trucks carrying one or more workers must be adapted or equipped to limit the risk of the fork-lift truck overturning. • Self-propelled work equipment, such percussion drills, which may, when in motion, engender risks for persons must have facilities for unauthorized start-up. • Machinery for lifting loads, such as Crane, must be clearly marked to indicate its nominal load, and must where appropriate be fitted with a load plate giving the nominal load for each configuration of the machinery. • Work equipment must be erected or dismantled under safe conditions, in particular observing any instructions, which may have been furnished by the manufacturer. • First aid facilities must be available on site at all times. • All equipment is maintained in a safe operating condition. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for all construction staff. Helmets and safety shoes must be worn at all times and other PPE worn were necessary i.e. dust masks, ear plugs etc. • Adequate warning signs of hazardous working areas. • Emergency numbers for local police and fire department will be placed in a prominent area. • Firefighting equipment will be placed in prominent positions across the site where it is easily accessible. This includes fire extinguishers, a fire blanket as well as a water tank. • No open fires will be allowed on site. 35 / 40 ANNEX 4: CONSULTATION WITH THE PUBLIC English Form of the Questionnaire Name of the respondent: Occupation of the respondent: Date of interview: In your opinion, would the rehabilitation of the bridge/road have 1 yes no positive impact on the residents of the area? Are there any claims on private land ownership in the project 2 yes no area? Would there be any damages to income generating crops, trees, 3 yes no and vegetation due to the rehabilitation activities? Would there be any losses of income of local residents due to the 4 yes no rehabilitation activities? Would there be any damages whether permanent or temporary 5 which would affect the livelihood of the residents due to the yes no rehabilitation activities? Would the rehabilitation activities require relocation of the 6 yes no residents of the area, whether permanent or temporary? Is there any usage by local residents of the facilities or land of the 7 yes no facilities by the local residents? In your opinion, would there be any negative social impacts due to 8 yes no the rehabilitation activities? Would there be any changes to the demographics or social 9 structure in the project area induced by the rehabilitation yes no activities? Would there be any damages to the structures or houses induced 10 yes no by the rehabilitation activities? Will the project improve the operations of transportation and 11 reduce the isolation of the communities adjacent to the yes no bridge/road? Is there any need for warning and directional signage during the 12 yes no rehabilitation activities? 36 / 40 Name of the Project: REHABILITATION OF 45.02 KM OF SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD in Salahaddin Governorate Date: 10.07-.2017 Name of the Respondent (1) Ahmed Sami Hameed 37 / 40 Name of the Project: REHABILITATION OF 45.02 KM OF SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD in Salahaddin Governorate Date: 10.07.2017 Name of the Respondent (2) Mohamed Namer Abd 38 / 40 Name of the Project: REHABILITATION OF 45.02 KM OF SAMARRA –DOR- ALALAM ROAD in Salahaddin Governorate Date: 10.07.2017 Name of the Respondent (3) Abdul Satar Abdul Jabar Jomrad 39 / 40