China - Second Shaanxi Provincial Highway Project - environmental assessment (Vol. 5 of 17) : Environmental action plan of the Weinan-Tongguan Expressway

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN (EAP) of the WEINAN - TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY SHAANXI II HIGHWAY PROJECT SHAANXI PROVINCE, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Sbaanxi Provincial Trnsportation Department May 1995  CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION I 1.1 General Description I 1.2 Major Environmental Impacts 3 1.3 Consideration of Project Alternatives 3 2. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 3 2.1 Significant Environmental Impacts 3 2.1.1 Location-Issues 3 2.1.2 Construction Issues 5 2.1.3 Operation Issues 5 2.2 Proposed Mitigation Concepts and Measures 6 2.2.1 Design Phase 6 2.2.2 Construction Phase 10 2.2.3 Operation Phase 13 3. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 17 3.1 Introduction 17 3.2 Monitoring Plan: Schedule, Parameters and Locations 18 3.3.1 Construction Phase 18 3.3-2 Operation Phase 19 3.3 Monitoring Organizations and Personnel 22 4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 22 4.1 Project Environmental Management and Supervision 22 4.2 Environmental Training 23 4.3 Environmental Equipment 28  S. IMIPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND COSTS 30 5.1 Implementation Schedute 30 5.2 Summary or Costs 30 APPENDIX I Key Elements of the EAP/EMP ror the Proposed Weinan-Tongguan Expressway . MAP I Locations of Sensitive Sites and Excavation Sites MAP II Locations of Cultural Relics and Monitoring Sites This document was prepared in English by ERM-Environomics (Beijing) under supervision of the Shaanxi Provincial Highway Survey and Design Institute, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. l  ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN tEAP) WEINAN - TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Ge;neral Description 1. The proposed Weinan - Tongguan expressway is an integral component of National Highway No. 310 (Lianyungang-Houcheng National Trunk Highway). It is also a key section of the Shaanxi provincial highway network which will connect the local districts of Weinan, Xi'an, and Tongguan (Figure 1.1). The number of vehicles traversing the proposed highway is predicted to reach between 20,000 to 30,000 vpd by the year 2000; increasing to approximately 55,000-80,000 by 2018. The present highway from Weinan to Tongguan is a Grade III roadway which in some areas deteriorates significantly and is inadequate for coping with current traffic loads. 2. The primary objective for construction of the Weinan - Tongguan expressway is to increase transportation capacity in order to meet current and predicted traffic volumes, and improve access to and from the project area as a means of facilitating economic growth. The proposed expressway will strengthen communications between Shaanxi and the neighboring provinces of Henan and Shanxi to the east and northeast respectively. The proposed project area and adjoining regions in the adjacent two provinces have been designated an economic development center due to abundant resources and physically accessible location. 3. Additional anticipated benefits of the pwoposed project include growth in tourism due to improved access to many historic and cultural sites along the alignment, and increased market access for goods produced within the project area The variety and quality of goods imported into the area will also improve as transportation cost is reduced and the purchasing power of local residents increases. 4. The main physical components of the proposed project include construction of a 78.14 km long, restricted access auto vehicle expressway; erection of eight large and nine medium span bridges; and six interchanges. The interchanges will provide access to nearby towns and villages along the roadway. The proposed project will entail acquisition of 6093.8 mu (406.3 ha) of agricultural land and demolition of 30,774 ml of building area. 5. The expressway traverses mainly flat topographies and low hills for approximately 49km, and highlands for 29km with designed speeds of 120km/hr and l00km/hr respectively. It has a design capacity of over 25,000 vpd. I  1.2 Major Environmental Impacts 6. Cultivated land acquisition, resettlement, socio-economic disturbance and potential disruption to cultural and historic sites and ecologically sensitive areas are anticipated due to the project development. 7. During construction, environmental impacts primarily include, disruption of areas adjacent to construction locations and excavation areas, soil erosion, and potential air and water quality degradation. 0 8. Operadon of the road will polentially lead to air pollution and noise impacts.: Moreover, the risk of accidents resulting in spills of hazardous materials will increase. 1.3 Consideration of Project Alternatives 9. Three alternative alignments were considered from the point of view of physical constraints, technical and economic leasibility and relative environmental impacts. The selected alternative minimizes land acquisition and potential enivironmental impacts, as well as avoiding cultural relics and sensitive geological conditions relative to the other two alignments (see Figure 1.3). 2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 2.1 Significant Environmental Impacts 2.1.1 Location Issues i. Relocation and Cultivated Land Acquisition 10. Approximately 30,774 m2 of construction area will be demolished and 238 families (1151 people) in 10 villages will be resettled as a result of the project implementation. One school and one hospital will be totally relocated and two senools partially relocated in areas where noise levels from operation of the road cannot be mitigated to Class II Noise Standards. The location of affected sensitive sites and villages are shown in Map I appended to this report. 11. The total cultivated area impacted by construction of the expressway is estimated at 406.3 ha, which is 95% of total land acquisition. Approximately 1018 families (4989 people) will require compensation with land of similar or superior quality. In addition, 572.1 mu (38.1 ha) of agricultural land will be temporarily disrupted where the fertile topsoil will be removed and stockpiled and subsurface soil excavated for construction materials. The topsoil will then be replaced and the land restored to its original use. 3  I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I. I N.IIAAS5 -;"Z (oZz3 Shr | 4z } x t \ tw lins Couniv t~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c w e LEGEND A ---; i - rl\rSCounty. Village or Town 41 S 2E_ X _Propsed xpreswayWEINAN-TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY PRO] iCT I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Propoised Expressway,Fgre1 \ > f.! t5 J -i>.I-.-;! pt; River ENVIRONOMICS Figure 1.1 1%' 1 ~*AW~'~ Location of die Expressway I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ala  I 12. Details of resettlemenit and land acquisition compensation issues not related to environmental impacts is providcd in the project Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). ii. Cultural and Historical Sites 13. Fourteen cultural sites have been identified along the proposed alignment by the Shaanxi Provincial Archaeological Institute (SPAI), which may to various degrees be - impacted by the construction project as discussed below. (Map 1) iii. Ecological Impacts 14. No significant impacts on wildlife, sensitive habitats or protected areas were identified in the EIA as the alignment has long been disrupted by agricultural and industrial activities. Ecological concerns include potential impacts in areas of farmed wetland at Xiquandian. (Map I) An existing road passes through these areas wiie:h afe degraded and have little remaining natural wetland vegetation due to several decades of lotus cultivation. Approximately 137,600n9 of the lotus field area will be disrupted as a result of the construCtion. 2.1.2 Construction Issues 15. Potential construction phase impacts include disruption of areas adjacent to construction and excavation sites, soil erosion and waterway siltadon, noise and vibration impacts, and air quality degradation resulting from construction activities and material transportation. Impacts on water quality in 18 seasonal water courses traversed (Map 1, or used as borrow sites by the project, may also arise should construction activities continue during the rainy season or if excavation during the dry season is not carefully managed. Additional direct impacts may arise due to solid and liquid wastes generated in construction camps or material storage areas including sewage, sanitary, construction and hazardous wastes. 2.1.3 Operation Issues 16. Operation of the road may potentially lead to deterioration of air quality and an increase in background noise levels. In some areas, projections indicate that noise and air pollution levels may exceed national standards in the future. ! 17. Since the road will restrict access to all but motor vehicles, the risk from mixed vehicle type accidents will be eliminated. However, existing industrial activity along the alignment and plans to develop the industrial base in the region, will increase the risk of traffic accidents resulting in chemical and other hazardous materials spills. Emergency response measures and facilities are required and have been planned as discussed below to 5  respond to spill incidents, and mitigate impacts on the ecological environment and human |hcalth. 2.2 Proposed Mitigation Concepts and Mcstires 18. Environimental protection strategies for mitigation of potential project impacts: a. projcct design includes elements which optimize opportunities for environmenial improvemnent and avoids or minilnizes adverse environmental impacts. Where avoidance or minimization is not possible, economically and technically feasible mitigation measures have been formulated and shall be undetaken within.a reasonable time frame during project implementaLion. b. environimiental protection measures include mitigation of impacts during the I construction and operation phases of die project. 19. In accordance with these principles, the proposed alignment was selected on the basis of minimizing both socio-economic and environmental impacts. Where impacts are unavoidable, the project design includes minimization measures including adequate I resettlement and compensation measures for families affected by the project. 20. Several environmental improvement measures have been incorporated or are 1 inherent in the project design, including: a. the use of pulverized fuel ash (PFA) from Qinling power station as a sub-base consi-ructon material is a means of re-utilizing a waste resource which currently is a source of environmental pollution. J b. irmprovement and upgrading of existing dirt roads along routes used for cransport of materials. This reduces fugitive dust and improves rural traffic 1 movement. c. diversion of through traffic from the center of villages will have a net positive d impact on air quality and noise levels within settlements. It will also serve to reduce congestion and the risk of accidents which may involve loss of human life or release of hazardous materials. 2.2.1 Design Phase i. Environmental Considerations 21. The project was formulated and authorized in accordance with the "Three Synchronization' rule, which requires that all development and construction projects 6  I incorporate environmental protection measures in planning, design, constructionl and operation phases. 22. Environmental factors have been taken into considcration to minimize visual impacts and the need for physical alteraLion of the landscape, as well as impacts to natural resources, sensitive ecosystems, cultural resources, agricultural lands and populated areas. ii. Route Selection, 23. The alignment of the proposed Weinan-Tongguan expressway (Alternative 2) was selected from among three alternatives in order to minim ize land acquisition, social and economic disturbance, advcrse environmental imnpacts including atmospheric pollution, noise on sensitive sites and residential areas, water quality degradation and ecological disruption, as well as to avoid cultural relics and unfavorable gcological conditions. iii. Social Disruption 24. Provisions have been made in the project design for residential areas affected by the project development. These include reducing right-of-way land requirements and minimizing severance of local access roads in selecting transportation routes. 25. In order to solve the problem of community separation and isolation due to the project construction and to meet the requirements of vehicle access, 178 crossings (equivalent to 2.8 crossings/km) and six interchanges have been incorporated into the project I design. iv. Soil Erosion 26. A total of 16,588m of slope protection, 7030m of retaining walls, 7030m of protection walls and 164 culverts were included in the engineering design so as to facilitate natural drainage and avoid soil erosion and slope failures. In addition, temporary and permanent drainage systems were designed to minimize soil erosion and alteration of hydrological regimes, including impacts on irrigation and artificial ponds. Overland drainage * will be controlled to prevent channeling and sediment transport by diverting flows from areas where soils are exposed. Drainage channels will be properly lined where necessary. 27. The deficit of cut and fill earth works required by the project will be borrowed from a number of locations within the construction corridor. Following the completion of activities at each site, grading will be undertaklen and the area will be re- vegetated. Where appropriate, grading and revegetation of cut slopes, embankments, median dividers, shoulders and closed borrow sites will be undertaken. 7  28. An extensive landscape program has been integrated into the engineering design according to topographical and geological characteristics along the alignment to reduce erosion and prevent land sutbsidence, v. Fugitive Dust and Air Pollution 29. Quarries, borrow areas and transportation routes, as well as waste disposal sites were identified, taking inito account adjacent land uses and transportation distances from material source areas to constriction sites. Dust and atmospheric lollution arising from tLhese areas were evaluated with particular einphasis to protection of environmentally sensitive locations such as rcsidential areas. ThC locations of excavation sites are shown in Map 1. 30. Pulverized Ftuel Ash (PFA) used as constniction material for Lhc road base will be stabilized witlh lime to avoid fuigitive dust and potential contanlinalion of lhe underground formations. vi, WaLer PollutionI 31. Adequate permanent anid temporary drainage systems were incorporated in hlie project design to miinmize surface water pollution and disturbance to irrigation channels and drainage systems. SeLtling basins will be installed to reinove sediment before runoff is discharged into surface water bodies. 32. Sanitary waste water facilities (septic systems) were designed for service stations in order to prevent direct discharge to surface waters. 33. Underground storage tanks for gasoline and other hazardous materials will be installed in a crypt to prevent groundwater contamination. vii. Noise 34. Adequate noise mitigation measures were integrated in the design and bid documents which include installation of noise barriers and surrounding walls and planting of forest belts. Sensitive facilities where noise impacts cannot be mitigated to acceptable levels after implementation of the above measures will be relocated. * viii. Flooding _ 35. Bridges, culverts and roadside drainage systems were adequately designed to meet requirements for safe discharge of flood, 8  ix. Cultural Relics 36. In addliton to route selection, the design phase included initial studies and rclic site surveys, identilication, avoidance and excavation planning where necessary. A detailed Cultural Relics ActioIn Plan has bacn prcpared by Shaanxi Provincial Archaeological - In~~lStitull. x. Ercological Resourccs 37. MiLigatioll plans have been formulated to minimnize disrupLion of Lhc potential ecological function of farmod lotus fields throuigih restricting excavation and construction to a narrow corridor adjacent to the cxisting road. 38. Opportunities lor creation and upgrading of new and existing wetlands will be optimized through usc of cxcavated lotus field soils. Drainage facilities were designed and will bc installed to prevent run-off from the road surface to the farms to thc nortil of thc roadway. xi. Safety Managmcent and Einergency Response 39. B1uildinigs, bridges and other strucLures were designed to criteria appropriate to the local seismic risk, wind and snow loading, and other dynamically imposed loads associated with climatic and geological factors inherent at the locations, 40. Restriction of the road to auto vehicles will significantly reduce the occurrence of accidents, however the risk of accidents involving spills of hazardous materials will increase as the economy develops. Adequate provisions have been incorporated in the project design to minimize the risk of accidents: a. Protection fences will be installed on either side of bridges and embankments where the road base is over 2 meters high; b. the central segregation belt will be planted with vegetation (to 1.2m) to avoid glare from oncoming traffic; c. adequate signs and signals will be erected and emergency telepliones will be provided at one kilometer intervals along both sides of the road; d. supervision and emergency response services and facilities wi'l be enhanced to inmprove response to accidents involving chemical spills. 9  I 2.3.2 Construction Phase i. Temporary Land Take 41. During the construction phase, reasonable actions will be taken to incorporate good construction practices in the project implementation in order to avoid undue or long term disturbance of farmland and water courses. 42. At 13 locations along lhe alignment, cultivated lands will be used for construction soil borrow sites, fertile topsoil will be removed, stockpiled and after compledon of subsoil removal, will be restored and the land reverted to its original condition. ii. Soil Erosion/Water Pollution 43. Erosion control will be achieved by minimizing vegetation removal and exposed surfaces until required by construction and by installing silt traps, and other erosion prevention measures. Excavation sites will be reclaimed, stabilized and re-vegetated following cessation of activities. To further minimize risk of erosion, borrow and quarry areas will be terraced as necessary. Silt screens wiU placed at excavation sites. In addition excavated land will be reclaimed and reverted to its original condition as soon as soil has been removed. Digging and refilling activities will be avoided during the rainy season. 44. Temporary ponds shall be placed where appropriate within construction areas to capture surface drainage and settle out eroded soils. In areas adjacent to surface water bodies, rivers, irrigation ditches and drainage channels, surplus excavated material disposal shall be apprr,priately controlled so as to prevent sedimentation and adverse water quality impacts. Temporary channels or conduits shall be constructed where necessary to facilitate irrigation and drainage, during the construction of permanent drainage systems. 45. All reasonable measures shall be taken to prevent direct discharge of polluted j water from construction activities into rivers and irrigation channels. Waste water and run-off from construction sites will be collected and settled before discharge to water courses. 46. Construction of bridge piers and material excavation from water courses will be avoided during the rainy season. Drainage interception facilities will be installed at bridges to prevent poliuted run-off from entering water courses. iii. Fugitive Dust and Air Pollution 47. Road surfaces, excavation areas and construction sites will be sprayed and kept moist as necessary particularly near towr.;, water resources and sensitive locations. * Identified access roads will be upgraded, and where necessary widened and pavxd, and sprayed regularly to minimize fugitive dust. 10  48. Stockpiles and storage areas will be covered or sprayed to prevent fugitive dust impacts. Construction materials will be covered during hauling to prevent undue dust or debris on roads. I 49. Asphalt and concrete mixing equipment will fitted with dust collection facilities and located 500 meters down wind of residential areas. Workers will be provided with dust masks and trained in their usage. Construction machines will be equipped with exhaust gas control units. iv. Construction Camps 50. Septic tanks shall be installed at construction camp sites to prevent direct | - discharge of sanitary sewage to surface water bodies. Sewage sludge and domestic waste from construction sites will be collected to be used as fertilizer or disposed of following I recovering of recyclable components. Septic tanks shall be regularly emptied. 51I. Disposal sites shall be approved and secured to avoid environmental I contamination or site failures. Camp domestic solid wastes shall be collected in containers and/or at designated areas and disposed of regularly in order to enhance sanitation. 52. Drinking water at construction sites shall meet China's national drinking water standards. V v. Noise and Vibration ] 53. Operation of machinery associated with excavation and road construction may cause hearing damage to construction workers in the event of prolonged exposure. Hearing protection for construction workers will be provided and construction activities will be prohibited between lOpm and 6am near residential areas. 54. Construction machinery and trucks will be properly operated and maintained. Devices for the control of noise will be properly installed so as to control noise in compliance with Chinese Class IV noise standards in urban areas, and with Class II standards in sensitive areas including schools and hospitals. 55. Vibration monitoring will be undertaken by environmental supervisors at each contract lot and mitigation measures will be properly adopted to rectify any detected damage as a result of vibration of construction machinery. Heavy machines will not be operated simultaneously. 11  vi. Ecological Resources 56. During construction at Xiquandian, temporary drainage facilides will be installed to ensure that construction run-off flows away from the lotus fields to the north of roadway. Excavation and construction will be restricted to a narrow area adjacent to the existing road which will accommodate the proposed alignment and optimize opportunities for upgrading of existing farmed lands. 57. Where amble land is selected as material borrow sites, fertile topsoil will be removed and stockpiled and the sub-soil excavated for construction materials. Following compledon of excavation, topsoil will be replaced and the area will be reverted to original uses. 58. Forests will not be used for material borrow sites. Education of construction workers will be strengthened to protect natural resources, wild plants and animals. Poaching will be strictly prohibited. Construction trucks will be restricted to approved or designated roads so as to avoid damage to farms. vii. Cultural Relics 59. Work will be stopped if new relics are discovered as a result of road construction or excavation activities. The Shaanxi Provincial Archaeological Bureau(SPAB) and Shaanxi Provincial Archaeological Institute (SPAI) will be notified immediately and a survey of the site will be undertaken by authorized personnel. Necessary mitigation measures will be identified and implemented under the supervision of SPAB. Detailed action plans will be formulated for discovered sites where excavation is required. viii. Risk Management 60. In order to guarantee construction safety, construction vehicles shall have effective lights; and safety signs and lighting shall be installed on roads and intersections used during construction. Traffic control measures will be implemented at intersections, especially of access roads used for material transportation, to avoid risk of accidents. Adequate traffic regulations shall be adopted and enforced for all construction routes. 61. Unauthorized personnel will be prohibited from entering hazardous or restricted areas. Blasting times, signals and guards shall be stipulated according to Chinese regulations. People and vehicles in dangerous areas shall be evacuated in time. Careful and thorough checks shall be made before blasting. Management and blasting materials usage protocols shall strictly observe Public Security Department requirements. 12  I_ ix. Traffic and Transportation 62. Local sources will be used to the extent possible to avoid long distance I transportation of construction materials. PFA brought into the construction site by trucks will be loaded directly to the road base to avoid contamination arising from temporary stockpiling. 63. Where necessary, slow traffic lanes and paved shoulders for pedestrians and non-motored transportation will be provided to minimize disruption to local communities and secure access requirements. Adequate traffic control measures will be implemented in consultation with Communications and Public Security Departments when roads are congested E during the construction period. The contractor is required tO provide adequate diversions and signs where the construction crosses existing alignments. I 64. Where sections of existing roads are used for transportation of construction materials, temporary service roads shall be constructed as appropriate to alleviate congestion i 3o n existing roads. A construction materials transportation plan and schedule shall be formulated to avoid hauling activities during peak hours especially on existing roads. 2.3.3 Operation Phase t. Transportation Management and Road Safety I 65. The Public Security Department shall be informed prior to transportation of hazardous materials on the roadway, especially with regard to the nature of t .e hazard, and the time, routes and parking places of vehicles transporting suchmaterials. '1he vehicles and drivers will be checked by the Public Security Department. Experienced, qualified drivers - will be required. Pertinent danger sign will be posted on the vehicles indicating the nature of the hazard. Transport of hazardous material will be restricted to a limited number of off- peak hours and will be accompanied by escort vehicles if necessary. Hazardous material may | not be transported tog-cner with passengers, or other goods. 66. The local fire-fighting department will be responsible for responding to spills, fires and major accidents during operation. ii. Vehicle Management 67. Vehicles speeds on the expressway shall not exceed 120 kIm/h in flat areas and 100 km/h in mountainous areas. -: 68. Vehicles that do not meet noise and exhaust emission standards will be baired ! from using provincial roads including the expressway. A tail gas inspection station will be established at Huaxian Interchange to enforce emission laws. 13  69. Public awareness and education campaigns will be undertaken to familiarize people with air and noise pollution regulations for vehicles. iii. Noise 70. Sound barriers will be erected at affected sensitive sites and villages where noise levels are predicted to exceed national noise standards (GB 3096-93). Where necessary, mitigation measures such as structural noise barriers and forest belts will be implemented. 71. Taoxia Hospital and Xiaoquan Primary School will be totally relocated since it is not possible to reduce noise impacts to acceptable levels at the current locations. Two primary schools: Fengliang and Fushui will be partially re-located so as to meet Class II National Urban Noise Standards for sensitive sites. Relocation of these facilities forms part of the resettlement and compensation plan for the projecL Details of mitigation measures that will be implemented at different stages of operation of the expressway are listed in Table 2.3a. Table 2.3a Noise Mitigation Measures and hnplementation Schedule location Action Schedule A) Sensitive sites ?) Lianhuasi Vocational School Construction of surrounding wall' L=2lOm 1999 H=3m 2) Chishui Vocational School Forest belts L=llOm W=6m. In 2018 1999 appropriate actions will be adopted based on monitoring data. 3) Bayi Middle School No measure for playground 1999 (pl *ground) 4 Lianhuasi Primary School Surrounding wall L=70m H=2.5m 1999 5) Zhashichang Affiliated School Surrounding wall' L=160m H=3m 1999 6) Fengliang Primary School The classrooms adjacent to the road will be used 1999 as storehouse: classrooms of same size will be constructed within the school. 7) Xinglin primary school' Forest belts L=40m W=6m 1999 8) Fushui Primary School The first row of classrooms adjacent to the road 1999 will be used as storehouse: a new classroom building wil! be constructed north of the school- 9) raoxia Middle School Forest belts- L=90m W=6m 1999 14  LA"IiGnSchool ionesSchedulerW=6 10) Xiquandian Primary School Surrounding wall' L= lOOm H =2.Sm 1999 B) Villages 1999 I) Quanhu Village Noise barrier' L 420m Hl=r3m 1999 2) Xin Pu Zi Noise barrierC L= 160m H=2.S5m 1999 3) Qian Jia Yao" Surrounding wall' Lnortb= l7Oni Lsouth= lOOm 1999 H=2.5m; In 2018 apprpriate actions willI be adopted based on monitorin'g data. 4) Fuahong Village" Surrounding wall' L=200m H=2.5m; in 29 1999 appropriate actions will be adopted based on monitoritng data. 5) Taoxia town" Forest belts L= 140m W =6m 1999 6) Xi Quan Dian Surounding wall' L=450 H2.5m; in 2018 1999 appropriate actions will be adopted based on monitoring data. 7) Jiao Ni Gou" Surrounding wall' Lnorth=60m Lsouth=260m 1999 H=2.5m; in 2018 appropriate actions will be adopted based on monitoring data. 8) Xiao Gao Jia He" Forest beltsC L9Omn W=6m. 1999 9) Shaohua Village Forest belts' L= 190m W =6m 2005 10) Gao Jia He Forest beltsC D=70m W=6m 2005 1I) Wufhong Village Forest beltC7 L=40m W=6m; in 2018 2005 appropriae mitigation measures will be adopted based on monitoring data. 12) Gong Zbuang" Forest belts L=Z10m W =6m: 2005 Surrounding wall- L=ll0U H=2.5m. in 20 18 appropriate actions will be adopted based on monitoring data. 13) Diao Qiaoe Forest belts" Lnortfr=400m W=6m; 2005 Surrounding wall' Lnorth,Lsouth=2150m 9=2.5m 14) Shi Li Pu Forest belts L=40m W=6m 2013 15) Zhangjia Village Forestbelts L=12OmW=6m 2013 10) ao ia H Foest elt - L70mW=6m215  **.n.* f,:'! ..j.? Ltuion Action . Scedule 16) Yaoli Village Forest belt L=200m W=6m 2013 17) JieFang Village Forest belts L= 120m W=6m 2013 18) Zhang Qu Yuan Forest belts' L=l120m W= 6m 2013 19) Nai Village' Forest belts- L= 190m W=6m -2013 20) Dang Jia He Forest belts: L=20m W=6m 2013 21) Ban lie Shan Forest belte L=160m W=6m 2013 22) Sushui local government Forest belts L=90m W=6m 2013 23) Nan Cheng Zi Forest belts' L=330m W=6m 2013 24) Xiwu Village Forest belts L=230m W=6m 2013 25) Beidong Village Forest belts- L=280m W=6m 2013 26) army barrack?s Afforestation 2013 27) Zhao Ping Afforestation 2013 28) Xi Ya Zi Afforestation 2013 29) Ren Yi Bao" Forest belts L= lOOm W=6m 2013 30) Gangkou West Pass Afforestation 2013 31) Qili Village Forest belts L=280 W=6m 2013 Notes: #: No teaching program at night ND: Partia rnsettlement due to right-of-way land acquisition Surrounding wall- brick & cenent structure and will be erected in front of the buildings adjacent to the road **: Forest belts- trees(chinese parasol, locust tree) and will be planted in front of the buildings adjacent to the road in a 4m interval, shrubs of 3 rows will be planted between the space. '4":; Noise barrier- hollow brick & cemnt structure which wiU be creced at road side 72. Blowing of vehicle horns in posted sensitive sites will be prohibited at night. Additional mitigation measures will be implemented at locations where noise impacts are found to exceed standards based on the results of monitoring.- 73. To avoid future impacts, planning controls will be implemented along the alignment which would restrict development of residential areas within approximately 60 meters from the edge of the roadway or 100 meters in the case of sensitive facilities such as 16  I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -,. I 'I . schools, hospitals, sanatoriums and rest homes. In addition, data on predicted noise levels reported in the EIA will be provided to local planning authorities for use as reference information in future development planning. iv. Service Stations 74. Solid waste and waste water from service stations will be collected and treated. Septic tanks shall be installed for sanitary sewage, solid waste will be collected at designated areas and disposed of regularly. iv. Air Pollution 75. Vegetative barriers shall be planted along the road sides to reduce particulate migration, and to serve aesthetic and slope protection purposes. 76. To avoid lead contamination in crops from vehicle emissions, cultivation of Chinese cabbage and other types of vegetables will be prohibited within 40 meters of the alignment after 1998 and shall be substituted with non-edible crops. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 3.1 Introduction 77. The Environmental Monitoring Plan of the project has been formulated in consultation with the Shaanxi Provincial Highway Survey and Design Institute and the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Environmental Science. 78. The overall project impacts are minimized through well planned implementation strategies on the part of the project proponents. An overall monitoring program has been formulated in order to (i) ensure early detection of conditions that necessitate particular mitigation measures, and (ii) provide information on the progress and consequences of mitigation measures. 79. The purpose of monitoring activities during highway construction and operation is to determine the influence on air, noise, and water quality so that appropriate mitigation measures can be undertaken to alleviate any identified impact. Monitoring parameters, network distribution and frequency have been determined according to the nature and locations of potentially significant impacts as well as results of the baseline monitoring program. 17  3.2 Monitoring Plan: Schedule, Parameters and Locations 80. Baseline environmental monitoring along the alignment was performed by the Shaanxi Provincial Environmental Monitoring Center (SPEMC) between 1993 and 1994, which included air quality, background noise level, surface water quality, and soil and crop lead content monitoring. 81. In addition, a survey of habitat and wildlife along the alignment was undertaken and no significant ecologically sensitive locations were identified. 82. A systematic monitoring plan is presented in Table 3.1. The detailed locations of proposed monitoring sites are shown in Map 11. 3.3.1 Construction Phase -' i. Air Quality Monitoring 83. TSP will be monitored four times per year over a period of three consecutive days, 6nce in the morning and afternoon around the construction sites, quarries, material borrow sites and major roads used for transportation of material. Monitoring results will be assessed in relation to Class II National Air Quality Standards (GB 3095-82). 84. Fugitive dust monitoring will be undertaken by environmental supervisors at each contract lot every 5-10 days. Dustpans will be placed in at least 6 sampling locations at construction sites, quarries and material borrow sites and major access roads. More frequent monitoring will be undertaklen during the beginning stages of construction. ii. Noise and Vibration Monitoring 85. Noise monitoring will be undertaken by environmental eupervisors on a weekly basis, three times per day (in the morning, afternoon and at night) at construction sites and major transportation routes. Ad hoc noise monitoring will also be undertaken as appropriate. Monitoring data will be assessed on the basis of National Urban Noise Standards (GB 3096-93) Class lI for sensitive sites and Class IV for residential areas. Noise monitoring at construction sites will comply with Noise Standards at Construction Boundary (GB 12523- 90). The vibration monitoring data shall be analyzed in compliance with National Standards of Environmental Vibration in Urban Areas (GB 10070-88). iii. Water Quality Monitoring 86. Water quality monitoring will be undertaken by the environmental monitoring group of the Central Supervision Laboratory at permanent streams near construction sites and where bridges are being constructed. COD, SS, DO, oil, temperature and pH will be 18  monitored one month before construction starts and after this three times each year for two consecutive days. 3.3.2 Operation Phase i. Air Quality Monitoring 87. Monitoring of TSP, NQO and CO will be undertaken at four locations (See Map 11), semi-annually on five consecutive days, four times per day. ii. Noise Monitoring 88. Regular monitoring will be undertaken to establish noise levels and trends and enable the need for additional noise mitigation measures to be assessed. Monitoring of noise levels at 7 sensitive sites (Map 1) will be undertken four times a year over a period of tree consecutive days, at daytime and night time as well as ad hoc monitoring where appropriate. Resulting data will be assessed for compliance with National Standards for Noise in Urban Areas (GB 3096-93 - standards for sensitive sites and areas bordering trunk roads). iii. Water Quality Monitoring 89. COD, SS, DO, oil, temperature and pH will be monitored three times per year at permanent streams, semi-annually for a period of two consecutive days. 90. Following accidents involving spills of chemicals or other hazardous substances monitoring of water quality impacts will be undertaken as appropriate. Parameters, frequency and location will be detenined according to the nature of the incident. iv. Lead Monitoring in Soils and Crops 91. The lead content in soils and crops along the highway will be monitored at five locations once a year during the operation phase. Monitoring will be undertaken at 20m from the road edge to the depth of 20cm. Wheat and maize are the main crops that will be monitored. If elevated levels are identified appropriate measures will be taken including crop substitution. Since there is currently no national standard for lead content in soils, a reference standard of < 300 mglkg will be adopted. Lead content of crops will be assessed in accordance with National Food Hygiene Criteria. V. Vehicle Emissions Monitoring 92. An inspection station will be established at Huaxian interchange to undertake ad hoc monitoring of CO and THC generated from gasoline vehicles and TSP generated from diesel vehicles using the highway. 19  Table 3.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan AIR CONSTRUCTION PHASE OPERATION PHASE TSP: - frequency: semi-annually, once in - frequency: four times per year for January and July, over a period of 5 3-consecutive days; once in the consecutive days and 4 times per day; morning and afternoon; - monitoring items: TSP, CO, NO.; - monitoring sites: around - monitoring sites: 4 construction sites, quarry areas and access roads; Fugitive dust: - at least 6 pans at each site; - every 5-10 days, more frequent at the beginning stage ot construction activities NOISE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OPERATION PHASE - monitoring sites: at construction - frequency: 4 times a year, at daytime sites, quarry areas, and major and night; access roads: - moniwring sites: 7 - frequency: weekly, 2-3 times - ad hoc monitoring (mornin. afternoon and night): - ad hoc monitoring: noise. vibration I WATER CONSTRUCTION PHASE OPERATION PHASE QUALITY - monitoring items: COD. SS. DO, - monitoring items: COD. SS. DO, oil. pH. tempefature: oil. pH. temperature; - monitoring sites: permanent streams - monitoring sites: permanent and where bridges are being streams constructed: - frequency: two times each year for - frequency: three times per year for a a period of two consecutive days. period of two consecutive days: monitor one month before the start of construction. of 20  I VEHICLE EXHAUST CONSTRUCTION OPERATION PHASE h PHASE - inspection items: TSP(diesel none vehicles), CO and Hydrocarbons 1 (gasoline vehicles); - monitoring site: Huaxian interchange; - frequency: random checks Pb CONTENT IN CONSTRUCTION OPERATION PHASE SOILS AND CROPS PHASE l - monitoring sites: 5 locations; none - monitoring frequency: once a year; - monitoring item: lead content in sail .-and crops (wheat and maize) 21  3.3 Monitoring Organizations and Personnel 93. An environmental monitoring office comprising five to ten monitoring specialists in the Central Supervision Laboratory under SPTD will be established for the purpose of undertaking the environmental monitoring plan during construction and operation of the expressway. 94. All the monitoring activities were/will be undertaken by experts who hotd certificate wd in compliance with mbnitoring technical criteria issued by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). With the exception of fugitive dust, noise and vibration, sampling and analysis of monitoring data will be undertaken by the Central Supervision Laboratory. Fugitive dust, noise and vibration monitoring will be undertaken by environmental supervisors at each contract lot who will be trained in the use of the monitoring equipment. 4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 4.1 Project Environmental Management and Supervision 95. In order to ensure the implementation of environmental measures as stipulated in the Environmental Action Plan (EAP), the following agencies have assigned responsibility for environmental issues during the construction and operation phases. 96. Shaanxi Provincial Transportation Department (SPTD) has overall authority within the project. A Deputy Director of SPTD is responsible for the overall project administration. The Director of Shaanxi High-level (Expressway) Highway Administration Bureau (SHHAB) shall be responsible for the management of the construction and operation phases of the proposed project. The project headquarters located in Xi'an will have project responsibility during both construction and operation phases. Within this overall framework an institutional structure for management of environmental issues has been formulated as described below. i. Construction Stage a. An Erngineer's Office will be established within SPTD, with the chief supervision engineer and three assistan engineers. One of the three assistant engineers will be assigned clear responsibility for environmental issues related to the project. b. Under the Engineer's Office at the project Headquarters (HQ), in addition to three divisions and one central supervision laboratory, an Environmental Supervision Unit (ESU) will be established. One senior environmental officer 22  and one environniental expert will be assigned in this Unit on a full time basis I to develop appropriate onvironmental policies for the highway construction, to guide environmental staff at district offices and environmental supervisors at contract lots where necessary, and to liaise with lhe Provincial Environmcntal Protection Burcau (EPB) and the World Bank. c. At the Weinan-Tongguan District Ofrfce, one well trained full timc environmental staff wiU bc assigned to guide environmental supervisors at contract lots, to review environmental monitoring data of the project, to report the results of environmental supervision to the HQ and to liaise local EPBs on environmental protection regarding the project. d. At each of the five contract lots, one cnvironmental supervisor will be assigned lo carry out the environmental supervision of the construction | activiLiCs, ensure that all protection measures stated in the construction bid documents or addressed in the Environmental Action Plan (BAP) are implemented, undertake noise, vibration and fugitive dust monitoring and to I report the results of the environmental supervision to the district environmental staff. 97. Figure 4.1a presents the organizational structure for environmental management of the Weinan-Tongguan Expressway during construction and Figure 4.lb presents the roles and responsibilities of each organization involved. ii. Operation Stage a. The Environmental Protection Office of SPTD comprising three environmental staff will be responsible for overall environmental management of the Shaanxi II Highway project. b. Shaanxi High-level Highway Administration Bureau (SHHAB) will be responsible for environmental management of the Weinan-Tongguan Expressway project. At SHHAB Headquarters, one Deputy Director will be responsible for the environmental issues related to the highways under Shaanxi [I Highway Project. One staff at deputy chief level in the Administration Division oF HQJSHHAB will be assigned for environmental issues. c. At the Xian-Tongguan Division which includes Weinan-Tongguan Expressway, one environmental staff at deputy chief level will be responsible for environmental protection of the expressway. 23  Shaanxi Provincial Transortation De artment fl~ Engineer's Ofice Shaanxi 2 Highway Project Other ProJect Environmental Central Laboratory Divisions _|Suprvslon Un Environental Weinan - rongsugn |Monitoring Offlce| Expressway District Office I + a a A A I *~I5tL~ FContract Lot Contrc Lot Contract Lot Contrac Lot nrc No.1 No. Figure 4.1 a Institutional Arrangement of the Weinan - Tongguan Expressway During Construction Phase .:  - . , : -nr I FIGURE 4.1 B TASK ORGANISATION DIAGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TASKS DURING CONSTRUCTION WEINAN -TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY SHAANXI PROVINCE, PEOPLE'S REPUBUCOF CHINA I Shaanxi Provincial Transportation Department Staff: I Assistant Engineer Tasks: - Overall Responsibility for Environmental Issues I related to Shaanxi 2 Highway Project Central laboratory Environmental Superision Unit Envrsionmental Monitoring Office Staff Senior Environmental Officer (l) Stat 5-l10 technical staff EnvironmenXtl Expert (1) I Tasks: Tasks: - Implementation of TSP manitoring - develop appropriate environmental policies - Data Tabulation and reporting for highway construction to district office - provide guidance to environmental staff at district offices and contract lots liaise with Environmental Protecdon Bureau and World Bank 'I _____________________________ District Office Staff Environmental officer (1) Tasks: - guide environmental supervisors at contract lots I - review of environmental monitoring data - reporting results of environmental monitoring data to Environmental Supervision Unit - liaise with local EPBs on environmental protection regarding ihe project Contract Lots (5) Staff Environmental Supervisor (1 for each contract lot) Tasks: - environmental supervision of construction activities - ensure imp!ementation of protection measures outlined in bid document and EAP - uhdertake noise and fugtive dust monitoring - periodic reporting to district environmental staff on results of environmental supervision  l l ~~~~~~~~~~~~i Il - _lI I SPTD EnvironmentalProtection Office Environmental DIrector Monitorin Office SHA_ HH Administration Division DeubDrector I Deputy Director |Xlan - Tongguan Dlvlsioni D Oeputy Director D Jingjia - Oin Museum Welnan -Tongguan Class 2 Highway ExpresswaY Figure 4.2a Institutional Arrangement of the Welnan - Tongguan Expressway During Operation Phase  FIGURE 4.2B TASK ORGANISATION DIAGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TASKS DURING OPERATION WEINAN-TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY SHAANXI PROVINCE, PEOPLE'S REPUBUC OF CHINA Shaanxi Provincial Transportation Departrnent Deputy Director 'entral Laboratory SPTD Environmental Protection Ofice Environmental Monitoring Office Stat Environmental Staff (3) I Stafft 5-10 technical staff -asks Tasks: - Monitoring of air quality -responsible for overall environmental noise, soil and crops management of the Shaanxi 2 Highway _ and vehicle emissions inspections project l - Data Tabulation and reporting to division Shaanxi High-Class Highway Administration Bureau Statf SHHAB Deputy Director (1) Environmental Staff (1) at Deputy Chief Level from administration division Task: - Deputy Director responsible for environmental issues related to Shaanxi 2 Highway Projects under responsiblity of SHHAB - Environmental Staff assigned to deal with environmental issues Xian - Tongguan Division Stat Environmental staff (1) at deputy chief level Tasks: -responsible ftr environmental protection of highways  98. Figure 4.2o presents the organizational structure for environmental management of the Weinan-Tongguan Expressway during operation and Figure 4.2b presents the roles and responsibilities of each organization involved. 4.2 Environmental Training 99. A comprehensive training program for the Shaanxi 2 Highway Project has been formulated within the overall project budget, part of which will be assigned to improving the expertise of environmental staff anid ensure the implementation of the Environmental Action Plan for the Weinan-Tongguan Expressway Project. The level ef training will be determined by the qualification of the staff. Appropriate forms of training will be selected to optimize the effects- takdng into consideration financial feasibility and duration of the training. 100. The overall training plan and schedule for the Shaanxi II Highway Project is proposed as follows: a. The senior environmental officer at HQ who will head the ESU shall be sent abroad for two or three weeks, if necessary, to attend a seminar on environmental management of highway projects and to learn about environmental management practices from administrations of various highways. b. The environmental expert in the ESU, environmental staff at the district office and several highway designers and planners will be sent for environmental training within China for two to three months, if necessary. In addition, the two highest achieving experts during training in China will be sent abroad for two to three months to receive extensive and advanced training on environmental management of highway projects, if such training courses are not available in China. c. Environmental training courses of approximately one month's duration will be undertaken in Xi'an to train engineers responsible for environmental supervision related to the construction of highways included under Shaanxi II Highway Project. The resource persons may be invited from Xi'an, other parts of China or from abroad. 4.3 Environmental Equipment i. Central Supervision Laboratory 101. The Central Supervision Laboratory will play a key role in environmental monitoring during both construction and operation, including air quality, water quality and 28  operadional noise. In order to carry out this monitoring program the list of priority equipment shown in Table 4.3a was identified and will be purchased as part of the project. The cost of procuring equipment will be shared between the various components of the Shaanxi 11 Highway project. Table 4.3a Equipment Procurement List for Central Supervision laboratory No. Name of Equipment Number 1 COD detector I 2 Ultra-violet spectra-photometer I 3 TSP samnpler 6 4 atmospheric sampler 6 5 CO detector 6 atomic absorption photoimeter 1 7 high-grade noise detector 5 8 analytical balance 2 9 vibration analyzer 1 10 monitoring vehicle 2 11 computer and related equipment for data I analysis 12 vehicle exhaust monitoring equipment 1 13 other equipment and apparatus for chemical __________ analysis _ ii. District-level Supervision 102. Equipment to measure local meteorological conditions along the proposed alignment will be procured such as atmospheric temperature gauge, hydrometer and wind gauge, and provided to environmental staff at the district office. iii. Contract Section Supervision 103. Fugitive dust, noise and vibration monitoring will be undertaken by environmental supervisors and the following package listed in Table 4.3b will be provided to each contract lot. 29  Table 4.3b Equipment Procurement List for Each Contract Section Laboratory Name of Equipment Set Unit Price __ _ _(RMB) I Noise level detector 1 5,000 2 Accelerometer , I 15,000 3 Fugitive dust collection equipment 1 500 S. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND COSTS 5.1 Implementation Schedule 104. Environmental issues that require appropriate addressing prior to inception of project construction and operation have been taken into consideration during the design phase by Shaanxi Highway Survey and Design Institute and Shaanxi Highway Bureau in close coordination with Shaanxi Provincial Research Institute of Environmental Sciences, Shaanxi Provincial Transportation Department and various local authorities. 105. Mitigation measures proposed for the construction period will be implemented by contractors during construction of the expressway. During the operation phase the Environmental Protection Office of SPTD will be responsible for implementation of mitigation nieasures as appropriate. 5.2 Summary of Costs 106 A total of 4.59 million RMB will be provided for implementation of the EAP, including engineering measures, direct mitigation measures, environmental personnel training and equipment purchase. This does not include environmental training, equipment procurement for the Central Supervision Laboratory and cultural relics protection which has been assigned an overall budget shared between the six components of the Shaanxi I Highway Project. A summary detail of proposed expenditures is presented in Tabk 5.2. 30  - l I Table 5.2 Summary Costs of Environmental Action Plan Phase Actions Quantity Cost(l,OOORMB) Resource Implementation Remarks 1. Mitligation Measures Design Phase 1. Environmental protection design 100 ProJect pre- SHDSI construction 2. Environmental <lesign of the budget ._ expressway_. 3. Soil eroslon l0 Project Contractors engineering .__ ______________ budget .4. Spraying 300 300 5. Domestic waste water treatment 20 80 Construiction (septic tanks) . . Phase 6. Covering of construction 50 material stockpiles and storage areas 7. Construction material 100 transportation covering (tarpaulin) . ; 8. Soil borrowing, land reclamation 829 mu 497.1 and 'afforestation 1  - ~ ~ - -- ___ _ _ _ 9. Noise barriers 6384 m' 1596 Project Environmental Height=2.8 maintenance Protection m budget Office (SPTD) 10. Construction of surrounding 1620 m2 259 Height=3.0 Operation Phase walls of schools m I1. Riisettlement of the primary 350 m' 105 schools 12. Comprehensive landscape 3.3 km 523.6 engineering 2. 13. Construction period 280 Project Engineer's Environmnenlal supervision Office Monitoring budget 14. Operation period 600 Project Environmental Lead content management Monitoring in soil/crops budget Office monitored by SPEMC . Sub-total 4591 . 3. Aejlons foir 15. Environmental training 400 Project SPTD 5 people will the overall training be trained Shaianxl HI budget abroad igojway 16. Equipment procurement 1466.5 Project SPTD rroject ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~equipment budget 17. Cultural relics protection 5000 Pre- SPAI cbnstruction __________ _________ _______________ ~~~budget _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  Appendix I Key Elements of the EAP for the Proposed Weinan - Tongguan Expressway Project Environmental lssucs Action Taken/To he Taken Responsihle Entity Remarks A, Design Pj!qgc I. Environmental The project was formulated and authorized in accordance to the "Three Shaanxi Provincial Considerations Synchronization" rule, Transportation Department (SPTD) 2. Route Selection The alignment was selected from among three (3) proposed alternatives to SPTD minimize land acquisition, impacts of air pollution and noise on residential areas and avoid cultural relics and unfavorable geological conditions. 3. Social Disruption 8 large, 9 medium, and 6 short span bridges; 178 crossings; and six Shaanxi Provincial interchanges were incorporated into the project design in order to minimize Highway Survey and separation and isolation of communities and meet access requirements. Design Institute (SPHSDI) 4. Soil Erosion 16,588m of slope protection, 7030m of retaining walls, 7030m of protection SPHSDI walls and 164 culverts were incorporated in the engineering design in order to facilitate natural drainage and avoid soil erosion and slope failures. Grading and revegetation of cut slopes, ombankments, median dlividers, and shoulders, where appropriate will be undertaken. Following the completion of activities at each site grading will be undertaken and the area will be re- vegetate, Temporary and permanent drainage systems were designed to minimize soil erosion and alteration of hydrological regimes, including impacts on irrigation and artificial ponds.  Environmental Issues Action Taken/To he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 5. Dust/Air Pollution Quarries, borrow areas and transportation routes, as well as waste disposal sites were identified, with particular emphasis of dust and atmospheric pollution impacts on environmentally sensitive locations such as residential areas. 6. Water Pollution Sanitary waste water facilities (septic systems) were designed for service SPHSDI stations in order prevent direct discharge to surface water bodies. 7. Noise Adequate noise mitigation measures such as resettlement, noise barriers and SPHSDI forest belts were integrated in the design and bid documents. S. Flooding Bridges and culverts were adequately designed to meet requirements of safe SPHSDI discharge of flood. 9. Cultural Relics The design phase included initial studies and relic site surveys, identification, Shaanxi Province avoidance and excavation planning where necessary. Archaeological Institute 10. Ecological Drainage facilities have been designed and will be installed to prevent run-off SPTD and SPHSDI Resources from the road surface to the farms. Drainage facilities have been designed and will be installed to prevent run-off from the road surface to the farms to the north of the roadway. Excavated lotus field soils will be used to create or upgrade new or existing wetlands. . . .. ..~~~1  Environental Issues Action TakenlTo he Taken Responsible Entity Renarks B. Cafsicflion Ph*ase 1. Temporary Land Reasonable actions will be taken to incorporate good construction practices in SPTD and Contractors Take the project and avoid undue or long term disturbance of fartnland and water courses. 2. Dust/Air Pollution Road surfaces, excavation areas and construction sites will be sprayed and Contractors kept moist particularly near towns, water resources and sensitive locations. Dirt access roads w"' be upgraded and those affected by construction traffic will be sprayed regularly. Stockpiles and storage areas will be covered or sprayed to prevent fugitive dust pollution. Construction materials will be covered during hauling. Asphalt and concrete mixing equipment will be fitted with dust collection facilities and located 500m down wind of residential areas. Workers will be provided with dust masks,  Envirornmental Issues Action TakeniTo he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 3. Soil Erosion/ Erosion control will be achieved by minimizing vegetation removal and Contractors Water Pollution exposed surfaces until required by construction and by other erosion prevention measures. Excavation sites will be reclaimed, stabilized and re- vegetated following cessation of activities. Temporayr ponds shall be placed where appropriate within construction and excavation areas. In areas adjacent to surface water bodies, rivers, and drainage systems surplus excavated material disposal shall be appropriately controlled so as to prevent sedimentation and adverse water quality impacts, Temporary channels or conduits shall be constructed where necessary to facilitate inigation and drainage, during the construction of permanent drainage systems. All reasonable measures shall be taken to prevent direct discharge of polluted water from construction activities into rivers and irrigation channels. Waste water and run-off from construction sites will be collected and settled before discharge to water courses. Construction of bridge piers and material excavation from water courses will be avoided during the rainy season. Drainage interception facilities will be installed at bridges to prevent polluted run-off from entering water courses. Storage areas for gasoline and other hazardous materials will be enclosed.  Envirnmnental Issues Action Taken/To be Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 4. Construction Adequate measures, such as provision of septic tanks shall be undertaken at Contractors Camps construction camp sites to prevent direct discharge of sanitary sewage to surface water bodies. Disposal sites shall be approved and secured to avoid environmental contamination or site failures. Septic tanks shall be regularly emptied. Drinking water at construction sites shall meet China's national drinking water standards. Camp domestic solid wastes shall be collected in containers and/or at designated ares and disposed of regularly. 5. Noise Hearing protection for construction workers will be provided and construction Contractors activities will be prohibited between lOpm and 6am. Construction machinery and trucks will be properly operated and nuintained so as to control noise in compliance with Chinese noise standards. ,:., ,-,  I I 1I I Il Environmental Issues Action Takeni/To he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 6. Ecological Excavation and construction will be restricted to a narrow corridor adjacent Contractors Resources to the existing roadway whi :h will accommodate the proposed alignment and optimize opportunities for crcs!ion and upgrading of new and existing farmed wettands. Drainage facilities will be installed to prevent run-off to farmed areas north of the roadway. Forests will nut be used for material borrow sites. Following completion of soil excavation, topsoil will be replaced and the area will be reverted to original uses. Education of construction workers will be strengthened to protect natural resources, wild plants and animals. Poaching will be strictly prohibited. Construction trucks will be restricted to approved or designated roads so as to avoid damage to the farms. 7. Cultural Relics Work will be stopped if new relics are discovered during construction. A Contractors, Shaanxi survey of the site will be undertaken by authorized personnel and necessary Archaeological Bureau, mitigation measures will be identifted and implemented. Shaanxi Archaeological Institute 8. Risk Management In order to guarantee construction safety, construction vehicles shal' have Contractors effective lights, and safety signs and lighting shall be installed on roads and intersections used during construction. Adequate traffic regulations shall be adopted and enforced for all construction routes. During the construction, effective safety and waming measures shall be adopted to reduce accidents. Blasting times, signals and guards shall be stipulated according to Chinese regulations. Management and bluting materials usage protocols shall strictly observe Public Security Departnment requirements.  Environmental _ssues Action Taken/To he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 9. Traffic and Local sources will be used as much as possible to avoid long distance Contractors Transportation transportation of construction materials, particularly soil and rock. Adequate traffic control measures will be implemented when roads are congested during the construction period. The contractor is required to provide adequate diversions and signs where the construction crosses existing alignments. PFA brought into the construction site by trucks will be loaded directly to the road base tt) avoid contamination arising from temporary stockpiling. C. Operational Phase Transportation The Public Security Department shall be informed prior to transportation of Shaanxi High-level Management hazardous materials on the roadway, with regard to the nature of the hazard, Highway and the time, routes and parking places of vehicles transporting such Administration Bureau materials. The vehicles and drivers will be checked by the Public Security (SHHAB) Department. Pertinent danger sign will be posted on the vehicles indicating the nature of the hazard. Transport of hazardous material will be restricted to a limited number of off-peak hours. Hazardous material may not be transported together with passengers, or other goods. Emergency response facilities will be provided to respond to accidents involving hazardous materials spills. Signs will be posted in environmentally sensitive locations in order to alert and warn drivers. 'I :. .--  Environmental Issues Action Taken/To he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks 2. Vehicle Vehicles speeds on the expressway shall not exceed 120 kmth in flat areas SHHAB Management and 100 km/h in mountainous areas, Vehicles that do not meet standards will be barred from using provincial roads including the expressway Tail gas inspection stations will be established at selected interchange to enforce emission laws. Public awareness and education campaigns will be undertaken to familiarize people with air and noise pollution regulations for vehicles. 3. Noise Sound barriers will be installed or other mitigation measures implemented at SHlHAB and sensitive sites and impacted residential areas as included in the project design. Planning Department Three sensitive sites including two schools and one hospital will be totally or partially removed and relocated. Additional noise barriers shall be installed 'at locations where noise impacts are found to exceed standards based on the results of monitoring. Land use planning will be implemented which would restrict development within approxinately 60 meters from the edge of the roadway or 100 meters in case of sensitive facilities such as schools and hospitals. Blowing of vehicle homs in posted sensitive sites shall be prohibited at night. 4. Service Stations Solid waste and waste water from service stations will be collected and SHHAB treated. Septic tanks shall be installed for sanitary sewage, solid waste will be disposed of regularly. 5. Air Pollution Vegetative barriers shall be planted along the road embankment to reduce SHHAB particulate migration. 6. Soil and Growing of some types of vegetables will be prohibited along the alignment SHHAB Vegetation and substituted with non-edible crops. 7. Run-off Runoff will not be discharged directly into farmland or water courses. SHIHAB  i | I~ ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I I III I Environmental Issues Action Takeni/To he Taken Responsible Entity Remarks D. Envimrnmental ,bnfoflitorfa. 1. Atmosphere (1) Construction period: TSP: Environmental (a) monitoring items: TSP, fugitive dust Monitoring Office (b) monitoring frequency; 4 times a year, 3 days/term (EMO) (c) monitoring sites: construction sites, quarry areas and access roads Fugitive dust: (2) Operation period: environmental (a) monitoring items: TSP, CO. NO, supervisors (b) nmonitoring frequency: 4 times a year, 5 days/term (c) monitoring sites: 4 2. Noise and (1) Construction period Environmental- Vibration(construction) (a) monitoring frequency: every two days supervisors (b) ad hoc monitoring: vibration (c) monitoring sites: sensitive sites within lOOm of construction sites, along access roads (2) Operation period (a) monitoring frequency: twice a year for a period of 3 days (b) monitoring sites: 7 EMO 3. Water Quality (1) Construction period EMO (a) monitoring items: COD, SS, DO, oil, temperature and pH (b) monitoring frequency: 3 times per year on 2 days (c) monitoring sites: permanent streams (2) Operation period (a) monitoring items; COD, SS, DO, oil, temperature and pH (b) monitoring frequency: 3 times per year on 2 days (c) monitoring sites: permanent streams  Environmenlal Issus Action Taken/To he Taken Responsihle Entity Renarks 4. Vehicle emissions (1) OperE:ion period EMO (a) monitoring items: emissions from vehicles (b) monitoring frequency: random checks (c) monitoring sites: Huaxian interchange 5. Soil and Crops (Pb) (I) Operation period EMO (a) monitoring items: lead content in soil and crops(wheat and maize) (h) monitoring frequency: once a year (c) monitoring sites: S  C-01~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ua Courly~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CiMaC-/ S~~~~CCAji2Ci-  T~oq ...~~~~ ~ ~~ -. -- H ;ifzg h t 11:79,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ W,o - I LEGEND 0 Village or Town WEINAN-TONGGUAN EXPRESSWAY PROJECT ) _ Aanve ag IE?IENM ONOMICS 'i' . 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