Subproject: Renovation of Abovyan MC of Syunik marz
Municipality: Kotayk marz
Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
PART A: General Project and Site Information
INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVECountry / Armenia
Project title / Renovation of Abovyan Medical Center (MC)
Scope of project and activity / The project envisages upgrading and renovating of the main hospital buildingof the Abovyan MC(3500sqm). The reconstruction of the mentioned building will include roof renovation, reconstruction of walls, renovation offloors, replacement of doors , replacement of old communications: water supply, sewage, heating, electricity supply systems. The MC will also be provided with modern medicalequipment and furniture.
Institutional
arrangements
(Name and contacts) / WB
(Project Team Leader)
Ms. Susanna Hayrapetyan
/ Project Management
Health Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Health
Acting Director Mr. NelsonZuloyan
/ Local Counterpart and/or Recipient
Abovyan Medical Center administration
Director Mr. Arthur Petrosyan
Implementation
arrangements
(Name and contacts) / Safeguard Supervision
Darejan Kapanadze
/ Local Counterpart Supervision
L. Mirzoyan / Local Inspectorate Supervision
Kotayk marz local government’s architectural-construction department / Contactor
“AkhuryanCOOPshin” LLC
SITE DESCRIPTION
Name of site / Abovyan MC
Describe site location / The project site is located in Abovyan city of Kotayk marz of the RA.
Distance from Yerevan is approximately 12km. / Site Map [ ]Y [ ] N
Who owns the land? / Abovyan Medical Center CJSC
Description of geographic, physical, biological, geological, hydrographic and socio-economic context / The marz of Kotayk is located to the north-east from Yerevan, in the very center of Armenia. It is the only “internal” marz in Armenia.
The region is famous for its extraordinary natural riches. Thick woods occupy one third of the territory. There are high peaks and deep gorges, wide green river valleys and mountain plateaus. In the eastern part near the Geghama Mountains there are several volcanoes. The springs in the marz are plentiful. The territory is crossed by the river Hrazdan carrying its waters in deep gorges and canyons.
The foundation and development of the settlements in this marz were conditioned by Sevan-Hrazdan hydroelectric power plants cascade.
Hrazdan is the administrative centre of Kotayk and the biggest city of the marz. Abovyan is the second city of the marz. It is a new industrial city founded in 1963 on the site of the early village of Elar. Abovyan city is 12 km far from Yerevan. The area of the city is 7 sq km.
Abovyan is a satellite city of Yerevan. In the years of sustainable industrial development of Armenia new factories were built here, resulted in limitation of exaggerated increase of Yerevan city. Precision Machinery plants, especially electronic equipment powerful plants are functioning here. According to 2009 census, the city had a population of 46000.
Locations and distance for material sourcing, especially aggregates, water, stones? / Water will be available at the construction site from the municipal water supply system.
Volume of waste generated during the subproject implementation is expected to be modest and will be disposed at municipal landfill7km far from the site.
LEGISLATION
Identify national & local legislation & permits that apply to project activity / The subproject has been classified as low risk Category B according to the WB policies and the EMF. Abovyan municipal authority approved the subproject.
Armenian legislation does not require any type of environmental review, approval, or permitting for the subproject. Though according to the national regulatory system,
(i)works contractor must be licensed,
(ii)construction materials must be obtained from licensed providers,
(iii)if contractor wishes to operate own concrete plant (rather than purchasing these materials from other providers), then the contractor must obtain an environmental permit with an established ceiling of pollutant concentrations in emissions;
(iv)disposal of the construction waste into a landfill or permanent placement of access inert material generated in the course of earth works in a selected location must be approved by Abovyan local municipality in written.
Copies of construction licenses if applicable, and waste disposal permits will be attached to this EMP once the contractor is selected and mobilized to the work site.
GOST and SNIP norms must be adhered.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Identify when / where the public consultation process took place / Subproject-specific EMP will be made available for Abovyan population and EMP will be discussed in a consultation meeting prior to the commencement of works.
INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITYBUILDING
Will there be any capacity building? / [ ] N or [ ]Y
PART B: safeguards information
ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENINGWill the site activity include/involve any of the following?? / Activity/Issue / Status / Triggered Actions
- Building rehabilitation
- New construction
- Individual wastewater treatment system
- Historic building(s) and districts
- Acquisition of land[1]
- Hazardous or toxic materials[2]
- Impacts on forests and/or protected areas
- Handling / management of medical waste
- Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
PART C: Mitigation measures
ACTIVITY / PARAMETER / MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST0. General Conditions / Notification and Worker Safety / (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities
(b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works)
(c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation
(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’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots)
(f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow.
A. General Rehabilitation and /or Construction Activities / Air Quality / (a)During interior demolition debris-chutes shall be used above the first floor
(b)Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust
(c)During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site
(d)The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust
(e)There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site
(f)There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
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)
Water Quality / (a)The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers.
Waste management / (a)Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities.
(b)Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers.
(c)Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors
(d)The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed.
(e)Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except asbestos)
B. Individual wastewater treatment system / Water Quality / (a)The approach to handling sanitary wastes and wastewater from building sites (installation or reconstruction) must be approved by the local authorities
(b)Before being discharged into receiving waters, effluents from individual wastewater systems must be treated in order to meet the minimal quality criteria set out by national guidelines on effluent quality and wastewater treatment
(c)Monitoring of new wastewater systems (before/after) will be carried out
(d)Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies.
C. Historic building(s) / Cultural Heritage / (a)It shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible “chance finds” encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds.
D. Acquisition of land / Land Acquisition Plan/Framework / (a)If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to income of legal or illegal users of land was not expected but may occur, that the Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted.
(b)The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the project) will be implemented
E. Toxic Materials / Asbestos management / (a)If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material
(b)When possible the asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure
(c)The asbestos prior to removal (if removal is necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust
(d)Asbestos will be handled and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals
(e)If asbestos material is 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.
(f)The removed asbestos will not be reused
Toxic / hazardous waste management / (a)Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with details of composition, properties and handling information
(b)The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in an leak-proof container to prevent spillage and leaching
(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
F. Affected forests, wetlands and/or protected areas / Protection / (a)All recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities.
(b)A survey and an inventory shall be made of large trees in the vicinity of the construction activity, large trees shall be marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided
(c)Adjacent of streams shall be protected from construction site run-off with appropriate erosion and sediment control feature to include by not limited to hay bales and silt fences
(d)There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas, especially not in protected areas.
G. Disposal of medical waste / Infrastructure for medical waste management / (a)In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that newly constructed and/or rehabilitated health care facilities include sufficient infrastructure for medical waste handling and disposal; this includes and not limited to:
- Special facilities for segregated healthcare waste (including soiled instruments “sharps”, and human tissue or fluids) from other waste disposal;
- Appropriate storage facilities for medical waste are in place; and
- If the activity includes facility-based treatment, appropriate disposal options are in place and operational
H Traffic and Pedestrian Safety / Direct or indirect hazards to public traffic and pedestrians by construction
activities / (b)In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. This includes but is not limited to
- Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards
- 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.
PART D: Monitoring Plan
Activity / What / Where / How / When / Why / WhoCONSRUCTION PHASE
Provision of construction materials / Purchase of construction materials from the licensed provider / In the provider’s office or warehouse / Verification of documents / During conclusion of supply contracts / Provide technical order of facility and its safety for human health / HPIU
Transportation of construction materials and waste
Movement of construction machinery / -Technical condition of vehicles and machinery
-Confinement and protection of truck loads with lining
-Respect of the established hours and routes of transportation / - Construction site
- Routs of transportation of construction materials and wastes / Inspection of roads adjacent to the construction object in the direction of the movement rout / Undeclared inspections during work hours and beyond / - Limit pollution of soil and air from emissions;
Limit nuisance to local
- Communities from noise and vibration;
- Minimize traffic disruption. / HPIU,
Inspection Police
Maintenance of construction equipment / - Washing of cars and construction equipment outside the construction site or on maximum distance from the river
- Refueling or lubrication of construction equipment and outside the construction site or at the predetermined arranged point.
- Technical order of the construction equipment maintenance point
- solid impenetrable floor or adsorbent (sand fine gravel, membrane) cover
- enough area and impenetrable barriers around fuel containers
- basic fire extinguishing means
- Timely localize and decrease expected damage in case of fire / HPIU
Earth works / - Topsoil removal and temporary storage at a separate place at the beginning of works (to dispose to landfill in case of pollution and for re-cultivation of the land if it is good)
- Temporary storage of excavated soil at determined and allowed places in compliance with ground piling parameters.
- Backfilling of the excavated material as needed and disposal of the excess mass to the places, approved in writing.
- Immediate termination of activities in case of unexpected archaeological findings and providing of full information to the Agency of cultural heritage / Construction site / Inspection of activities / During earth works / - Limit loss of vegetations due to ground piling and minimization of pollution of surface water reservoirs with particles
- Limitpollution with contaminated soil of surface and ground waters
- Avoid loss of cultural heritage / HPIU
State Agency for Historical and Cultural Monuments Protection
Extraction of inert material / - Purchase of inert materials from the existing suppliers, if there is such opportunity
- Obtaining of the license for production of inert materials and strict compliance with the license
- Terracing of quarries, backfilling ofexploited areas and harmonization with the landscape
- Excavating gravel outside water flow, arrangement of separating ridges between water flow and excavation area, banning entrance of watery by vehicles andmachinery / Quarries of inert materials / Inspection of documents
Inspection of activities / During excavation and reclamation at quarries / - Limit slope erosion and landscape damage
- Limit erosion of river banks, pollution of water flow with weighted particles and disturbance of aquatic life / HPIU
Ministry of Nature Protection
Generation of construction waste / Temporary storage of construction waste in especially allocated areas;
- timely disposal of wastes to the formally designated locations / Construction site;
Waste disposal site / Inspection of activities / Periodically during construction and upon its completion / - Prevent pollution of soil, surface water and ground water,
- Avoid accidents at the construction site due to scattered fragments of construction materials and debris,
- Retain esthetic appearance of the construction site and its surroundings / HPIU
Abovyan Municipality
Generation of asbestos containing construction waste from roof replacement / -Removal of asbestos containing roof sheets with minimal fragmentation to avoid dust generation,
-Watering of roof sheets during removal to minimize dust generation,
-Temporary storage of removed roof sheets under a cover in a designated location of the construction site,
-Timely removal of roof sheets to the designated disposal site in a covered truck,
-Covering of asbestos containing waste with a layer of earth at the site of its final disposal,
-Wearing uniforms and protective gear (eyeglasses and respirators) by workers and personnel handling asbestos containing waste at any stage. / Construction site;
Waste disposal site / Inspection of activities / Periodically during construction and upon its completion / - Prevention of health hazards to construction workers and other people which may enter the construction site,
-Prevention of health hazards to waste disposal workers and other people which may enter waste disposal site / HPIU
Abovyan Municipality
Production of domestic wastes / - Placement of waste collection containers at the construction site and construction base (if any)
- Agreement with Abovyan Municipality on regular disposal of domestic wastes / Construction site and construction base (if any) / Visual observation / Total period of construction / Prevent pollution of soil and water with domestic waste / HPIU
Abovyan Municipality
Production of liquid wastes / - Arrangement and maintenance of toilets in compliance with sanitation norms at the construction site and construction base (if any)
- Arrangement and regular cleaning of drainage system for rain water collection and drain
- Arrangement of sedimentation pond for water used for domestic and machinery washing purposes / Construction site and construction base (if any) / Visual observation / Total period of construction
In case of waste precipitations / - Prevent flooding of construction site and disruption of works due to water logging
- Reduce pollution of surface and ground waters / HPIU
Operation of asphalt-concrete plant / - Obtaining of emission permit by the construction contractor and strict compliance with it
- Selection of a place for the plant that provides minimal disturbance of population with noise, dust and exhaust
- Arrangement of sedimentation pond for waste water from the plant / Construction site and construction base (if any) / Inspection of documents
Inspection of activities / Total period of plant operation / - Limit population disturbance near the construction site
- Limit atmospheric air and surface water pollution / HPIU,
Ministry of Nature Protection
Construction site re-cultivation and landscaping / - Dismantlement of construction base (if any) and temporary access roads to the site (if any) and asphalt-concrete plant and harmonization of the areas with the landscape
- Final cleaning of the construction site and permanent access roads and landscaping-greening of the area / Construction site, construction base and temporary access roads (if any) / Inspection of activities / Final period of construction / - Reduce loss of aesthetical value of the landscape due to the water treatment facility construction / Abovyan Municipality
Workers’ health and safety / - Provision of constructors with working clothes and PPE
- Strict compliance with the rules of construction equipment operation and usage of PPE / Construction site / Inspection of activities / Total period of works / Reduce probability of traumas and accidents to constructors / HPIU
OPERAION PHASE
Medical waste management / - Separation of medical waste from other types of waste generated at MC
- Arrangements in place with especially licensed entity for regular out-transporting and disposal of medical waste in compliance with the national legislation and the best national practice / Premises of MC / - Inspection of MC premises
- Checking presence and validity of waste removal and disposal agreement with a licensed entity / Total period of operation of the facility / - Maintenance of good sanitary conditions at MC
- Avoid spread of infection from MC area
- Limitation of soil, surface and ground water pollution / Relevant State inspection agencies
Household waste management / - Presence of adequate type and number of household waste bins.
- Timely removal of household waste from the MC territory on the basis of out-transporting and disposal arrangements / Premises of MC / - Inspection of MC premises
- Checking presence and validity of waste removal and disposal agreement with a licensed entity / Total period of operation of the facility / - Maintenance of good sanitary conditions at MC
- Limitation of soil, surface and ground water pollution / Relevant State inspection agencies
Emergency preparedness / Presence of fire alarm and fire localization system, and emergency back-up systems for power and water supply / Premises of MC / Periodic check-ups / Total period of operation of the facility / - Reduce risks for the staff and patients of MC,
- Avoid disruption in the provision of utility services to the MC / Abovyan MC
[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.