Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment

Environmental Monitoring Report

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Project Number: 43464-027February 2021

Period: July 2020 – December 2020

India: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 3

Submitted by Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL)

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Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 43464-026

Loan No. 3733-IND

Reporting Period: July to Dec, 2020

January, 2021

India: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program

Tranche–III

Prepared by H.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL)

Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR) Tranche-III

HP Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Page 2 of 110

Table of Contents

A. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 4

C. PROJECT PROGRESS STATUS ..................................................................................................... 8

D. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH NATIONAL/STATE/LOCAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 9

E. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS AS STIPULATED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT ...................................................................................................... 12

F. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) IMPLEMENTATION COMPLIANCE STATUS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD .......................................................................... 15

G. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS/ ATTRIBUTES .................................... 27

H. ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS OBSERVED DURING IMPLEMENTATION, WHICH WERE NOT COVERED EARLIER DURING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT. .......................................................... 29

I. DETAILS OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL COMMITTEE AND COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ACTIONS TAKEN THEREOF TO RESOLVE ........................................ 29

J. PUBLIC CONSULTATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD ............................................................. 30

K. INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ...................................................... 30

ANNEXURES ......................................................................................................... 32

Annexure-I: - Physical Progress Photographs of Sub-project Sites ............................................................ 33

Annexure-II: - Copy of Final Forest Clearance of Bagipul- Kotla Transmission Line .............................. 37

Annexure III-: - Copy of Forest Clearance Lahal Rajera (Chamera) Transmission Line ........................... 39

Annexure-IV: - Copy of Forest Clearance Bajoli Holi to Lahal Transmission Line .................................. 41

Annexure-V: - Copy of Forest Clearance Mazra Karian Transmission Line ............................................. 43

Annexure-VI: - Copy of Forest Clearance Mazra Substation ..................................................................... 46

Annexure-VII: - Copy of Land Transfer for Hatkoti Substation ................................................................ 48

Annexure-VIII: - Copy of Forest Clearance for 33/132kV GIS at Barshaini ............................................. 49

Annexure-IX: - Copy of Forest Clearance Barshaini-Charor Transmission Line ...................................... 51



Annexure-X: - Copy of Forest Clearance of 132kV LILO Kurtha- Bathri (132 kV) D/C Transmission Line to proposed 33/132/220 kV GIS substation Mazra at Pukhari ........................................................... 53

Annexure-XI: Sample Photographs of Health & Safety related awareness and other good practices in the sub-project sites .......................................................................................................................................... 55

Annexure-XII: Status of Muck Disposal .................................................................................................... 62

Annexure-XIII: Photographs showing status of labor camp facilities ........................................................ 64

Annexure-XIV: Sample copies of Advance Notices served to Community for temporary outage of electricity due to shut down operations ....................................................................................................... 67

Annexure-XV: HPPTCL’s Health and Safety Plan in response to Covid-19, pandemic ............................ 68

Annexure-XVI: - Results of Air, Noise, Water and Soil Quality Monitoring ............................................ 77

Annexure-XVII: - Grievance Redressal Committee ................................................................................. 109

Annexure-XVIII: - Environment & Social Monitoring Cell (ESC) of HPPTCL ..................................... 110

List of Abbreviations and Colloquial Terms Used

ADB Asian Development Bank AP’s Affected Persons C/o Construction of Distt. District Dept Department EHV Extra High Voltage ESSP Environment and Social Safeguards Policy of HPPTCL FCA Forest Conservation Act FRA Forest Right Act,2006 GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear GOI Government of India GRC Grievance Redress Committee Ha. Hectare (10,000 sq. m. land) NPV Net Present Value CA Compensatory Afforestation HPPTCL H.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. IE Rule Indian Electricity Rule INR Indian Rupee NPV Net Present Value MPAF Main Project Affected Family MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Pvt. Land Private Land PIU Project Implementing Unit RRRCP Resettlement, Relief, Rehabilitation and Compensation Policy of HPPTCL RoW Right of Way



A. INTRODUCTION

1. Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous State in Northern India with a population of slightly over 6 million, has abundant water resources in the five major rivers flowing through the state from the western Himalayas. The hydropower generation potential of Himachal Pradesh is about 27436 MW, which is about one-fourth of the total hydropower potential of India. In its Hydropower Policy (2007), the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) targets its comparative advantage in hydropower with the goal to become the "Hydropower State" of the Country.

2. For improvement/ strengthening of existing infrastructures and addition of new infrastructure for effective power evacuation, the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) through the Government of India (GoI), has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a Multi-Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) to provide financial assistance to the power sector investment program in the State. The investment program covers investments for transmission of clean energy to National Grid of India by construction of pooling substations and EHV transmission lines. To implement this activity, Himachal Pradesh Government has established HP Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) vide HP Government Notification No.: MPP-A (1)-4/2006-Loose dated 11th September 2008 as the State Transmission Utility (STU) and HPPTCL was declared as the State Transmission Utility (STU) vide notification no. MPP-A (3)-1/2001-IV dated 10th June 2010.

3. The Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program (HPCETIP) is a $350 million multi tranche financing facility (MFF) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which will contribute to economic development in Himachal Pradesh through expanded power supplies from clean energy sources, and support a sustainable electricity sector in the state. HPCETIP will produce the following outcomes: (i) increase availability of clean energy downstream at pooling stations for effective power evacuation in a financially sustainable manner, (ii) improve state finances and power sector financial viability from sales revenue earned from power exports, (iii) improve sector governance, (iv) improve capacity in HP Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) for better planning, implementation and management of power evacuation infrastructure, and energy efficiency, and (v) improvement in implementation standards of environmental and social safeguards in the sector. With ADB support, the proposed program will sustain the energy sector reform agenda, and is expected to help attract other long-term financiers to the State.

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

4. The Tranche-III subprojects are located in Kullu, Chamba and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh. The Tranche-III components of the Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Project include construction of Power Transmission Lines & Sub-stations. Details of sub-



projects including scope of the work under loan 3733-IND (Tranche-III) are provided in following Table-1.0. Figure-1.0 shows the indicative location of the transmission lines and the substations under Tranche-III sub-projects.

Table-1.0: Details of the Subprojects of Tranche-III

S. No.

Sub-Project Description Components of the Sub-Project

Name of the Contractor

Contract Signing Date

Contract Closing Date

1 66/22 kV GIS Substation station at Baghipul

22/66 kV Transformer, 250 kVA, 22 / 0.433 kV LT Transformer;

66kV GIS, 5 Bays, 3 Future

M/s Kanohar Electricals Ltd.

29-03-2019 23-04-2021

2 66 kV DC Line from Baghipul To kotla.

66kV D/C Transmission Line

Line Length-23 Km

Towers -74

M/s Man Structure limited

23-01-2019 20-02-2021

3 400 kV D/C (Twin MOOSE) from 400/220 kV,2x315 MVA Lahal GISS to 400 kV Chamera (Rajera) pooling station of PGCIL


Line Length-35.31 Km

Towers-112

M/S

Apar Industries

21-05-2018 30-09-2021

4 220 kV D/c Line (Twin Moose) from Bhajoli Holi to HEP to 400/220 kV Lahal GISS


Line Length- 18.340 Km

Towers-59

M/S

Apar Industries

26-12-2017 31-12-2020

5 220 kV D/C line from Mazra to Karian



Towers-52

M/S R.S. Infra Projects Ltd.

28-01-2019 25-02-2021

6 132/220 kV,2x80/100 MVA GISS at Mazra.

80/100 MV Transformers-2 No

M/s TBEA Energy (India) Pvt. Limited & TBEA Zonfa Shanghai, China

18-07-2019 15-08-2021



S. No.





7 220kV GIS Switching Station at Hatkoti.

220kV GIS Sub-Station

M/s GE T&D India Ltd.

04-12-2018 30-06-2021

8 33/132 kV Substation Barshaini

33/132kV GIS Sub-Station.

2x31.5 MVA, 3-Phase Transformer.

M/s GE T&D India Ltd.

04-12-2018 30-06-2021

9 132 kV D/c transmission Line from Barshaini to Charor



Towers-144

M/S Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd.

15-02-2018 06-07-2020

Additional scope of works

10 Augmentation of existing 220/132 kV Kangoo Sub Station and stringing of 2nd circuit of 220 kV S/C line (3.2 Km) on D/C Towers from Dehar Power House of BBMB to Kangoo sub-station in Mandi district

Augmentation of 220/132 kV Sub Station

A Circuit of 220 kV S/C line

M/s GE T&D India Limited

21-03-2020 30-08-2021

11 Construction of 2 No. AIS Bays in the existing 220/66kV Baddi substation and loop-in and loop-out (LILO) 2nd circuit of 220 kV Kunihar to Panchkula transmission line (2.5 Km) at Baddi sub-station in district Solan

2 No. AIS Bays M/s GE T&D India Limited

18-03-2020 30-03-2021

12 Construction of 66/220 kV, 80/100 MVA transformer in 400/220 kV Gumma sub-station in district Shimla

66/220kV, 80/100 MVA transformer

M/s GE T&D India Limited

21-03-2020 30-07-2021

13 LILO of 132 kV D/C Kurthala-Bathri line


M/s RS Infra Projects

26-05-2020 22-09-2021



S. No.





(3.5 Km D/C) at Mazra sub-station in district Chamba

Line Length- 3.5 Km

Total Towers-31

14 Creation of a joint control and operations center for TL assets in district Solan and Sirmaur

Joint control and operations center

M/S GE T&D Ltd.

16-12-2020 15-10-2021

Figure-1.0; Indicative location of the transmission lines and the substations



C. PROJECT PROGRESS STATUS

5. Construction works of the Tranche-III (Loan No. 3733-IND) subprojects are on-going (refer Site Progress Photographs at Annexure-I). The status of overall progress and progress during the reporting period for the sub-projects under Tranche-III is provided in Table 2.0.

Table-2.0: Status of Physical Progress during the Reporting Period

S No Sub-Project Description Physical Progress Status

1 66 kV GIS Substation station at Baghipul 19 % of physical progress during the reporting period.

Total 36% up to the reporting period

2 66 kV DC Line from Baghipul to kotla 33% of physical progress during the reporting period.


3 400 kV D/C (Twin MOOSE) from 400/220 kV,2x315 MVA Lahal GISS to 400 kV Chamera pooling station of PGCIL

17% Physical Progress during the Reporting Period.


4 220 kV D/c Line (Twin Moose) from Bhajoli Holi to HEP to 400/220 kV Lahal GIS

39% of physical progress during the Reporting Period.


5 220 kV D/C line from Mazra to Karian 41% Physical Progress during the Reporting Period.


6 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GISS at Mazra



7 220kV GIS Switching Station at Hatkoti. 29 % Physical Progress during the Reporting Period.


8 33/132 kV Substation Barshaini 16% Physical Progress during the Reporting Period.


9 132 kV D/c transmission Line from Barshaini to Charor



10 Augmentation of existing 220/132 kV Kangoo Sub Station and stringing of 2nd circuit of 220 kV S/C line (3.2 Km) on D/C Towers from Dehar Power House of BBMB to Kangoo sub-station in Mandi district

Construction activities are yet to be commenced

11 Construction of 2 No. AIS Bays in the existing 220/66kV Baddi substation and




S No Sub-Project Description Physical Progress Status

loop-in and loop-out (LILO) 2nd circuit of 220 kV Kunihar to Panchkula TL (2.5 Km) at Baddi sub-station in district Solan

12 Construction of 66/220 kV, 80/100 MVA transformer in 400/220 kV Gumma sub-station in district Shimla


13 Creation of a joint control and operations center for TL assets in district Solan and Sirmaur


14 LILO of 132 kV D/C Kurthala Bathri line (3.5 Km D/C) at Mazra S/stn in district Chamba


D. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH NATIONAL/STATE/LOCAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

6. Power Transmission projects have been exempted from Environmental Clearance as they are not listed in the schedule of MoEF&CC EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.

7. Wildlife clearance under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is required for the projects located within notified protected areas (Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, etc.). As the subproject sites are not located within notified protected areas or its Eco-sensitive zone, Wildlife clearance is not required.

8. Since few subproject sites are in forest area, clearance under Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is required from MoEF&CC before starting construction activities in forest areas for sub projects located in the forest. Details of the sub-projects required forest clearance and status of clearance is provided in the Table-3.0.

Table-3.0: Status of Forest Clearance of the Sub-projects

S. No.

Sub-Project Description Forest Clearance Status Remarks, if any

1 66 kV GIS Substation station at Baghipul

Forest clearance is not required.

Private land


Forest Clearance has been obtained for Diversion of 36.4344 Ha.

Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure-II.



S. No.


3

400 kV D/C (Twin MOOSE) from 400/220 kV, 2x315 MVA Lahal GISS to 400 kV Rajera (Chamera) pooling station of PGCIL

Forest clearance has been obtained for Diversion of 78.8158 Ha.

Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure-III

4

220 kV D/c Line (Twin Moose) from Bhajoli Holi to HEP to 400/220 kV Lahal GIS.


Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure IV

5 220 kv D/C line from Mazra to Karian


Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure V.

6 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GISS at Mazra.


Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure VI


The land was transferred by HPPCL to HPPTCL

Ref Annexure-VII for the transfer letter

8 33/132 kV Substation Barshaini Forest clearance has been obtained for Diversion of 0.6800 Ha.

Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure VIII.

9

132 kV D/c transmission Line from Barshaini to Charor132 kV D/c transmission Line from Barshaini to Charor


Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure-IX.

Additional Scope of the Works

10

Augmentation of existing 220/132 kV Kangoo Sub Station and stringing of 2nd circuit of 220 kV S/C line (3.2 Km) on D/C Towers from Dehar Power House of BBMB to Kangoo sub-station in Mandi district


Private and HPSEBL land

11

Construction of 2 No. AIS Bays in the existing 220/66kV Baddi substation and loop-in and loop-out (LILO) 2nd circuit of 220 kV Kunihar to Panchkula transmission line (2.5 Km) at Baddi sub-station in district Solan


Existing yard of HPSEBL Land



S. No.


12

Construction of 66/220 kV, 80/100 MVA transformer in 400/220 kV Gumma sub-station in district Shimla


HPPTCL Land

13

Creation of a joint control and operations center for transmission line assets in district Solan and Sirmaur

Forest clearance is not required. Existing building in

HPSEBL Land

14

LILO of 132 kV D/C Kurthala-Bathri line (3.5 Km D/C) at Mazra sub-station in district Chamba


Copy of FC Letter is enclosed as Annexure X.

9. The labor license and workman’s compensation insurance applicable for the sub-projects have been obtained by the concerned civil contractors. Details are provided in Table-4.0

Table-4.0: The Labor License and Workman’s Compensation Insurance Applicable for the Sub-Projects

S. No.

Sub-Project Description Name of the Contractor

License Validity

1 66 kV GIS Substation station at Baghipul

M/s Kanohar Ltd.

a.) Labour License- Labour License- valid till 02-09-2021.

b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-valid till 27-05-2021.


M/s Man structure Ltd.

a.) Labour License- valid till 03-06-2021. b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-

valid till 25-05-2021

3 400 kV D/C (Twin MOOSE) from 400/220 kV,2x315 MVA Lahal GISS to 400 kV Chamera (Rajera) pooling station of PGCIL

M/S Apar India Limited.

a.) Labour License- valid till 21-09-2021;

b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-valid till 31-03-2021.

4 220 kV D/c Line (Twin Moose) from Bhajoli Holi to HEP to 400/220 kV Lahal GIS.

M/S Apar India Limited.

a.) Labour License- valid till 21-09-2021 b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-


5 220 kV D/C line from Mazra to Karian

R.S. Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd., Noida





S. No.

Sub-Project Description Name of the Contractor

License Validity

6 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GISS at Mazra.

TBEA Energy (India) Pvt. Limited & TBEA Zonfa Shanghai




M/S G.E India LTD.

a.) Labour License- 17-07-2021 b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-


8 33/132 kV Substation Barshaini

M/S G.E India LTD.

a.) Labour License- Valid till 06-05-2021.

b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-valid till 02-07-2021

9. 132 kV D/c transmission Line from Barshaini to Charor

M/s Salasar Ltd. a.) Labour License- valid till 28-05-2021. b.) Workman’s compensation Insurance-

valid till 29-06-2021.

10. All the Civil Contractors are procuring the construction material from authorized & approved sources in compliance with Environmental regulation of the Country.

E. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS AS STIPULATED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT

11. The compliance status during the reporting period with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the loan agreement is provided in Table 5.0.

Table-5.0: Compliance Status with the Environmental Covenants as Stipulated in the Loan Agreement

Reference As per ADB loan covenant Status

Para-8, schedule-5

The State and HPPTCL shall ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of each Subproject comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health, and safety; (b) the Environmental Safeguards; (c) the EARF; and (d) all measures and requirements set forth in the IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Being Complied

All applicable laws & regulations are complied with and the requisite permissions required for subprojects have been obtained.

Environment Safeguard measures as suggested in IEE report are being implemented.

EMP is a part of the Contract Document and mitigation measures suggested in EMP are being




implemented on site.

Para-13, schedule-5

The State and HPPTCL shall ensure that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to:

(a) comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMP, the RP and any IPP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventative actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;

(b) make available a budget for all such Environmental and Social measures;

(c) provide HPPTCL with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or any IPP;

(d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and

(e) fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least

Being complied.

It has been ensured that Bidding/Contract documents have all the provisions that is required by the Contractor to mitigate measures as suggested in IEE and Environment Management Plan (EMP).

Budgetary provisions have been ensured for Environmental and Social measures.

Contract agreement have provisions to serve notice to HPPTCL for any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks which have not been considered in the IEE, EMP, the RP or any IPP.

Bidding document also have provisions to reinstate any damages to local pathways, infrastructure and agricultural land.

Para 14, of schedule-5

Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting

The State and HPPTCL shall do the following:

(a) submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;

(b) if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or any IPP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and

As required semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports are submitted to ADB in routine.

Spreading of pandemic; a highly pathogenic coronavirus disease (Covid-19) was an unanticipated health and safety risk that broke out during the last reporting period and continued its effects during this reporting period too.

HPPTCL have advised Contractor in writing to follow all guidelines issued by the Govt. and also, HPPTCL




(c) report any breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, the RP or any IPP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

prepared a health and Safety plan in response to pandemic and was shared to the Contractors to follow up.


The Borrower, the State and HPPTCL shall ensure that no proceeds of the Loan are used to finance any activity included in the list of prohibited investment activities provided in Appendix 5 of the SPS

Being complied

Loan is not being used for any of the prohibited investment activities as provided in SPS and the same will be ensured in future too by HPPTCL.


The Borrower shall ensure or cause the State and HPPTCL to ensure that Works contracts follow all applicable labor laws of the Borrower and the State and that these further include provisions to the effect that contractors (i) carry out HIV/AIDS awareness programs for labor and disseminate information at worksites on risks of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS as part of health and safety measures for those employed during construction; (ii) follow and implement all statutory provisions on labor (including not employing or using children as labor, equal pay for equal work), health, safety, welfare, sanitation, and working conditions; and (iii) maximize employment of women and local poor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes, provided that the requirements for efficiency are adequately met. Such contracts shall also include clauses for termination in case of any breach of the stated provisions by the contractors.

Being complied

It has been ensured that all the applicable labor laws, statutory provisions and other requirements have been considered in Contract agreements and the same is being implemented by the Contractor on site.

HIV/AIDS awareness programs for labor have been included in the Contract agreements and are being implemented by the Contractor on site.

Labor licenses have been obtained.

No child labor has been employed & provisions of health, safety, welfare, sanitation and equal payments for equal works have been ensured.

Local poor and disadvantaged persons have been preferred for employment for construction purposes.



F. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) IMPLEMENTATION COMPLIANCE STATUS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD

12. The status of EMP implementation for the sub-projects under tranche-3 during the reporting period is provided in Table 6.0.

Table-6.0: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Implementation Compliance Status during the Reporting Period

Project Activity Potential Environmental Impact

Mitigation Action Parameters to be Monitored

Standards/ Measurement/ Frequency

Institutional Responsibility

Implementation Schedule

Status during the reporting period

Follow-up action, if any

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

A. Physical Resources

Equipment specifications and design parameters

Release of chemicals and harmful gases in receptors (air, water, land)

PCBs, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), including halons not used in transformers, or any other equipment.

Transformers and other equipment specifications compliant with GoI rules/regulations & (International Electro-technical Commission) IEC standards

Exclusion of PCBs, CFCs stated in tender documents - Once.

HPPTCL

Detailed Design

Complied

The specification of Transformer and other equipment comply to GoI rules/ regulations.

B. Environmental Resources

Location of land for substations/ transmission towers

Impact to the existing environment

Construction facilities should be placed at suitable distance from water bodies, natural flow paths, important ecological habitats and residential areas

Water and Air Quality

Air Quality Standards and Water Quality standards – Once

HPPTCL Detailed Design/ Planning Stage

Complied during transmission line route survey and identification of sites for the substation.

Baseline Air and water quality standards were also monitored.

Substation location and design

Noise generation Exposure to noise,

Nuisance to neighboring properties

Substation location/ designed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance to neighbouring properties.

Expected noise emissions based on substation design,

noise levels

Noise control regulations

Noise levels to be specified in tender documents-Once

HPPTCL Detailed Design/ Planning Stage

Complied during location identification survey process. Sites have been identified away from communities.

Location of transmission towers

Impact on water bodies / land/

Consideration of site location to avoid water

Site location, transmission line

Consultation with local

HPPTCL Part of detailed project siting, survey

Complied during transmission line route










and transmission line alignment and design

residences bodies or agricultural land/orchards as much as possible.

Careful site selection to avoid existing settlements

alignment selection (distance to dwelling, water and/or agricultural land)

authorities and land owners, water quality standards-Once

and design. survey.

Routes were finalised by avoiding water bodies and having minimum impacts to agricultural land/ orchards.

Interference with drainage patterns/Irrigation channels

Temporary flooding hazards/loss of agricultural production

Appropriate siting of towers to avoid channel interference

Site location and transmission line alignment selection

Consultation with local authorities and design engineers – Once

HPPTCL Detailed alignment survey and design

Complied during transmission line route survey. Tower locations have been selected so that it avoids any water channel interference.

C. Ecological Resources

Encroachment into precious ecological areas

Loss of precious ecological values/ damage to precious species

Avoid encroachment by careful site and alignment selection and reconnaissance before final siting of facilities.

Floral and faunal habitats loss

Enumeration of flora and fauna at the site - Once

ESC of HPPTCL

Detailed design/planning stage

Complied during planning stage. Line routes were selected away from ecological sensitive areas (National Parks, Wildlife or any other Eco sensitive areas).

Also, efforts were made to minimise acquisition of forest land. Whereas, some of the subprojects (6 transmission lines and 2 substations) are passing through forest and requisite forest clearances have been obtained for all these subprojects1.

1 Subprojects passing through or located in forest land are; 1) 66 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line from 66 kV GIS Bagipul sub-station to Kotla substation, 2) Lahal-Rajera

transmission line, 3) Mazra-Karian transmission line details, 4) 220 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line on D/C towers from Holi Bhajoli to Lahal substation, 5) 132 kV D/C transmission line from Barshaini to 132/220 kV substation at Charor, 6) 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA substation at Mazra, 7) 33/132 kV 2x25/31.5 MVA GIS substation at Barshaini and 8) LILO of 132 kV D/C Kurthala-Bathri line at Mazra substation (Additional Scope of works).










D. Human Resource

Involuntary resettlement or land acquisition

Loss of lands and structures

Compensation paid for temporary/ permanent loss of productive land

Public complaints Rates paid as per the Resettlement plan/Frame work for the project – Once

ESC of HPPTCL

Prior to Construction phase/land acquisition

Complied

Resettlement frame work has been prepared and it includes compensation for loss of lands, and structures.

Encroachment into farmland

Loss of agricultural productivity

Avoid siting towers on farmland/orchards wherever possible

Farmers compensated for any permanent loss of productive fruit trees that need to be trimmed or removed along RoW.

Tower location and transmission line alignment selection

Statutory approvals for tree trimming /removal from Horticulture department

Implementation of crop and tree compensation (based on affected area)

Consultation with local authorities and design engineers - Once

ESC of HPPTCL

Part of detailed alignment, survey and design.

Complied during survey/design stage. Compensation for damages has been proposed for any losses of agricultural productivity by thorough loss evaluation process with concerned department.

Location and design of Substation

Disturbance to adjacent lands and the people due to cut and fill operations

Maintain adequate clearance, construction of retaining structures, minimise cut and fill operations adjoining the dwellings

Transformers and specifications and compliance with setback distances (“as-built” diagrams)

Technical specification- Once

Measure setback distances to nearest house structures – Once

HPPTCL Detailed design/planning stage

Complied during survey by maintaining adequate clearances and keeping provisions of retaining walls to stop flow of excess debris.

Location of transmission towers and transmission line alignment and design

Exposure to Electro-magnetic Frequency (EMF) and other safety related risks

Setback of dwellings to overhead line route designed in accordance with Indian Electricity Act (Rule 77 & 80) for each permitted level of power frequency and its proper

Tower location and transmission line alignment selection with respect to nearest dwellings – Once

Setback distances to nearest houses, clearance of conductor from ground –

HPPTCL Part of tower siting survey and detailed alignment survey and design

Complied during survey. Adequate clearances have been designed as per Indian Electricity Act.










supervision at each tower site.

Once

Explosions/Fire Hazards to life Design of substations to include modern fire control systems/firewalls.

Provision of firefighting equipment to be located close to transformers, switchgear

Substation design compliance with fire prevention and control codes

Tender document to mention detailed specifications – Once

HPPTCL Part of detailed substation layout and design/drawings

Complied.

Provisions of Firefighting equipment are integral part of Substation design.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE


Site clearance Soil erosion and surface runoff

Construction near seasonal rivers, erosion and flood-prone areas should be restricted to the non-rainy season.

Provision and maintenance of drains and retention ponds.

Treat clearing and filling areas against flow acceleration & const. work should be carefully designed to minimize obstruction or destruction to natural drainage.

Soil erosion Visual inspection

(Turbidity and sedimentation) – Once

Contractor through contract provisions under supervision of HPPTCL

Construction period Being Complied

Construction activities in erosion prone areas are taken during non-rainy season.

As designed, retaining walls have been provided, which accommodate excavated material.

Removal of disturbance to public utility services-Water supply, sanitation

Public inconvenience

Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption.

Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators to reduce accidental damage to the public utilities - pipelines

Disruption to other commercial and public activities/public complaints

Technical specification – per public complaint – Once each time

Throughout the construction period

Being Complied

Advance notices are issued in case there is any utility disruption.










Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience

Equipment layout and installation

SF6 leakage during storage and erection of Switchgear

Record of all substation switchgear, cylinders located within secure casings

Switchgear casings and substation bounded area.

As per (International Electro-technical Commission) IEC standards - Once per year

throughout construction/erection

Being Complied

SF6 Gas cylinders are located/ kept vertical and tied together as shown in photographs at Annexure XI.

No incident related to SF6 gas handling was reported during the reporting period.

Surplus earthwork/soil

Runoff to cause water pollution, solid waste disposal

Excess fill from tower foundation excavation to be reused on site or disposed of next to roads or around houses, in agreement with the local community or landowners.

Location and amount (m3) of fill disposal

Soil disposal locations and volume (m3)

Appropriate fill disposal and dispersal locations - Quarterly

Construction Period Being Complied

Excavated material has been filled back in tower foundation, retaining wall and other developmental activities on site with provision of protection measures.


Equipment layout and installation

Noise and Vibrations

Selection of construction techniques and machinery to minimize ground disturbance.

Construction techniques and machinery

Minimal ground disturbance – Monthly

Construction Period Being Compiled

As designed, low noise producing machineries/ equipment are being used.

Substation Construction

Loss of soil Cutting and filling for the substation foundations obtained by creating or improving local drainage system.

Borrow area siting (area of site in m2 and estimated volume in m3)

CPCB norms - Quarterly

Contractor through contract provisions under the supervision of ESC, HPPTCL


Debris has been used for filling and levelling of the substation sites.

Whereas, excess debris has been disposed of at pre identified designated location (ref Annexure










XII)

Water pollution Minimize construction activities involving significant ground disturbance (i.e. substation land forming) during the monsoon season. Provide drains and retention ponds if required.

Water Quality (pH, BOD/COD, suspended solids, other) during major earthworks

GoI water quality standards – Once prior to start of construction activities

Construction Period Water quality monitoring was carried during the reporting period and the results are within the prescribed limits of CPCB standards as given in Annexure XVI.

Provision of facilities for construction workers

Contamination of receptors (land, water, air)

Construction workforce facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal facilities.

Amenities for Workforce.

Presence of proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal facilities -

Once


There is a provision of kitchen, proper sanitation, washing and waste disposal facilities for workers as shown in sample photographs at Annexure XIII.

Mechanised construction

Noise, vibration and operator safety, efficient operation

Noise, vibration, equipment wear and tear

Construction equipment to be well maintained.

Construction techniques and Machinery selection to minimize ground disturbance.

Proper maintenance and turning off plants, not in use.

Construction techniques and equipment - estimated noise emissions and operating schedules

Technical specifications, safety regulations,

Noise control regulations -

Quarterly

Contractor through contract provisions under the supervision of HPPTCL


Low noise producing machineries/ equipment are being used.

Construction of roads for accessibility to substations

Increase in airborne dust particles

Increased land requirement for temporary accessibility

Existing roads and tracks used for construction and maintenance access to the site wherever possible.

New access ways restricted to a minimum of single carriageway width.

Access roads, routes (length and width of access roads)

Use of established roads wherever possible

Access restricted to a minimum of single carriageway



Air quality monitoring was carried during the reporting period and the results are within the prescribed limits of CPCB standards as given in Annexure XVI.










width-Once


Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be removed prior to clearance, and strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance.

Vegetation marking and clearance control (area in m2)

Clearance strictly limited to target vegetation-Once


Construction Period Being complied

Tree cutting activity for “220kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line from Holi-Bhajoli” has been completed after taking requisite permission from the forest department.

Tree cutting has not been initiated and shall be started after getting requisite permission from the Forest department for remaining 6 more projects

Trimming/cutting of trees within RoW

Loss of vegetation and deforestation

Trees that can survive cutting should be pruned.

Felled trees and other cleared or pruned vegetation to be disposed of by authorised agents/forest department.

Species-specific tree retention as approved by statutory authorities (average and maximum tree height at maturity, in meters)

Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities (area cleared in m2)

Presence of target species in RoW following vegetation clearance – Once.

HPPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions under supervision of forest department


Tree cutting/disposal activity has been/will be done by HP Forest corporation, a subsidiary of HP Forest department.

Wood/ vegetation harvesting, cut and fill operations

Loss of vegetation and deforestation

Construction workers prohibited from harvesting wood in the project area during their employment.

Illegal wood/vegetation harvesting (area in m2, number of incidents reported)

Complaints by local people or other evidence of illegal harvesting – Once

HPPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions.


Workers are prohibited to harvest any wood or vegetation.










Effect on fauna Prevent work force from disturbing the flora, fauna including hunting of animals and fishing in water bodies.

Proper awareness program regarding conservation of flora, fauna including ground vegetation to all workers.

Habitat loss Complaints by local people or other evidence of illegal hunting - Once


Workers are prohibited to hunt or disturb any animals and fishing in water bodies.

D. Human Environment

Construction schedules for substation

Noise nuisance to neighbouring properties

Minimize construction activities undertaken during the night and local communities informed of the construction schedule.

Timing of construction (noise emissions, dBA)

Construction as per Scheduled timings only

HPPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions


Substation sites are away from communities and construction activities are restricted in day time only.

Noise quality monitoring was carried during the reporting period and the results are within the prescribed limits of CPCB standards as given in Annexure XVI.

Acquisition of cultivable lands

Loss of agricultural productivity

Avoid faming/harvesting season for field crops wherever possible for the project activities.

Ensure existing irrigation facilities are maintained in working condition

Protect /preserve topsoil and reinstate after construction completed

Repair /reinstate damaged

Land area of agriculture loss

Usage of existing utilities

Status of facilities (earthwork in m3)

Implementation of crop compensation (amount paid, dates,

Loss of crops-work in post-harvest period but before next crop – Once per site

HPPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions

Throughout Construction Period

Being complied

Farming/harvesting seasons are avoided during project activities.

existing irrigation facilities are maintained in working condition.

Topsoil and damaged bunds are being reinstated after completion of construction activities.










bunds etc. after construction completed

Compensation for temporary loss in agricultural production

etc.)

Temporary use of land

Losses to neighbouring land uses/ values

Contract clauses specifying careful construction practices.

As much as possible existing access ways will be used.

Productive land will be reinstated following completion of construction

Compensation will be paid for loss of production, if any.

Contract clauses

Design basis and layout.

Reinstatement of land status (area affected, m2).

Implementation of Tree/Crop compensation (amount paid).

Incorporating good construction management, design engineering practices - Once.

Consultation with affected parties immediately after completion of construction and after the first harvest – Once.



Existing access ways are being used. Any sites used temporarily and damaged are restored to its original state and also compensation is being paid, as per the HPPTCL’s policy for any damages.

Transportation and storage of materials

Nuisance to the general public

Transport loading and unloading of construction materials should no cause nuisance to the people by way of noise, vibration and dust

Avoid storage of construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, residential or public sensitive locations

Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions and such materials should be bundled in environment

Water and Air Quality

CPCB Emission standards and Water Quality standards -

Quarterly


Throughout the construction Period

Being Complied

Transportation, loading and unloading is being carried without causing nuisance on site.

Material in every project has been stored at designated places in the office premises sample photographs of the material stockyard for different subprojects are shown in Annexure XI.










friendly and nuisance free manner

Temporary outage of the electricity

Loss of power supply to the local community when distribution lines crossing the new transmission line are switched off

Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption

Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience

Disruption of power supply to houses and commercial premises.

Regular monitoring during the period of construction - At each public complaint.

Contractor through contract provisions under the supervision of HPPTCL,

Throughout the construction period

Being Complied

HPPTCL takes permission from Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board limited (HPSEBL) for shutdown requirements. HPSEBL issues advance notice to local community for temporary outage of electricity through local Newspapers. Annexure XIV provides sample Newspaper cuttings of such advance notices.

Health and safety Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public

Contract provisions specifying minimum requirements for construction camps

Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan and provide workers with required PPE.

Contractor to arrange for health and safety awareness programs including on AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

Contract clauses (number of incidents and total lost-work days caused by injuries and sickness)

HPPTCL and ADB Health and safety standards -

Monthly


Construction period Being Complied.

PPE discipline is being maintained on sub project sites.

No fatal accident was reported from any subproject sites during the reporting period. Though, there had been some minor injuries and these were treated on site by giving first aid2.

Photographs pertaining to health and safety awareness and other good practices at project sites are given in Annexure

2 During the reporting period, some minor injuries were reported from sub project sites i.e., C/o 220 kV D/C transmission line from 132/220 kV GIS substation Mazra to 33/220 kV Karian substation site (3 Nos) and C/o 66 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line from 66 kV GIS Bagipul S substation to Kotla (5 nos). These injuries were treated by giving first aid on site.










XI.

Capacity Building Improve standards of implementation and monitoring

Training of HPPTCL staff Training schedules Number of the training program - Yearly

HPPTCL- ESC Construction Period No trainings were provided to HPPTCL’s staff during the reporting period.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE


Operation of Switchgear

Leakage of SF6 gas

Record of all substation switchgear located within secure casings.

Training on handling and management of SF6 gas.

Switchgear casings and substation boundary

Ozone Depleting substances – Monthly

HPPTCL Throughout the operation

Projects are still in Construction stage and compliance as required will be done during operation stage.


Soil Erosion at tower base of transmission line

Removal of top soil

Planting of buffer zone species suitable for hilly terrain

Turbidity of water

(Visual Inspection)

Visual inspection

(Turbidity and sedimentation)-Quarterly



Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies

Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks.

Substation bounding

(“as-built” diagrams)

Hazardous Waste (Management, handling, Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2009 - Monthly



Soil Erosion at tower base of transmission line

Removal of top soil

Planting of buffer zone species suitable for hilly terrain

Turbidity of water

(Visual Inspection)

Visual inspection

(Turbidity and sedimentation)-Quarterly












Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies

Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks.

Substation bounding

(“as-built” diagrams)

Hazardous Waste (Management, handling, Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2009 - Monthly


D. Human Environment

Maintenance of Transmission line

Exposure to electromagnetic interference

Transmission line design to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference from overhead power lines

Required ground clearance (meters).

Ground clearance, standards on EMF – Annual

HPPTCL Operation Period Projects are still in Construction stage and compliance as required will be ensured during operation stage.

Substation maintenance

Exposure to electromagnetic interference

Substation design to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference within floor area

Required noise vibrations levels

Technical specifications – on public complaint


Noise generation Nuisance to the community around the site

Provision of noise barriers near substation sites

Noise level Noise level (dbA)- Once a year


Electric shock Death or injury to the workers and public

Security fences around substation. Establishment of warning signs

Careful design using appropriate technologies to minimise hazards

Proper maintenance of fences and sign boards

Usage of appropriate technologies (lost work days due to illness and injuries)

Periodic maintenance

Number of programs and percent of staff/ workers covered


Training for Electric safety

Raising awareness for electrical safety measures

Training of HPPTCL personnel.

Training schedules Number of training program - Yearly

HPPTCL-ESC Operations



G. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS/ ATTRIBUTES

13. The ADB approved environmental monitoring plan is provided in Table 7.0.

Table 7.0: Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental component

Project stage Parameters to be monitored

Location Frequency Standards Implementation Supervision

1.Air Quality

A. Pre-construction stage (The project once assigned to contractor)

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO along with Meteorological data- temperature Humidity, wind speed, wind direction

Inside and outside (0.5 km) of the proposed substation

One time National Ambient Air Quality Standard, 2009

Contractor by CPCB approved laboratory

Contractor/ PMU

B. Construction Stage



Two times /year National

Ambient Air Quality Standard, 2009


Contractor/ PMU

C. Operation Stage



One time National Ambient Air Quality Standard, 2009


PMU

2.Water Quality


EC, TSS, DO, BOD, PH Oil and grease, Pb,

Nearest downstream spring/handpump wells (2 wells) around the substation

One time IS: 10500 Drinking Water Quality Standard


Contractor/ PMU


EC, TSS, DO, BOD, PH, Oil and grease, Pb


Two times /year

IS: 10500 Drinking Water Quality Standard


Contractor/ PMU

C. Operation Stage

EC, TSS, DO, BOD, PH Oil and grease, Pb


Yearly IS: 10500 Drinking Water Quality Standard


PMU



Environmental component

Project stage Parameters to be monitored

Location Frequency Standards Implementation Supervision

3.Noise/ Vibration


Noise level in dB (A) Inside and outside (0.25 km) of the proposed substation

One time CPCB standards for Noise and vibrations


Contractor/ PMU



2 times/ year

CPCB standards for Noise and vibrations


Contractor/ PMU

C. Operation Stage


Yearly CPCB standards for Noise and vibrations


PMU

4. Soil A. Pre-construction stage (The project after assign to contractor)

PH, Sulfate (SO3), Chloride, ORP, water Soluble salts EC, Organic Matter, Moisture Content

Inside and outside (just close to the proposed site, 2 locations) of the proposed substation

One time

Technical specifications


Contractor/ PMU




Two times /year



Contractor/ PMU

C. Operation Stage



A single time



PMU

ESC –Environment & Social Cell of HPPTCL

Abbreviations:

SO2- -Sulphur Dioxide; NO2- - Nitrogen Dioxide; CO- Carbon Monoxide; Pb – Lead; PM2.5 - Particulate Matter <2.5; PM10 - Particulate Matter <10; EC - Electrical Conductivity; DO - Dissolved Oxygen; TSS - Total Suspended Solids; BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand; ORP – Oxidation Reduction Potential.



14. During the reporting period Air, Noise, Water and soil quality monitoring was carried for the projects; 22/66 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Pooling station at Bagipul (Construction stage), 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GIS substation at Mazra (Construction stage), 220 kV GIS switching station at Hatkoti (Construction stage), 33/132 kV 2x25/31.5 MVA GIS substation at Barshaini (Construction stage), Construction of 66/220 kV and 80/100 MVA transformer in 400/220 kV Gumma substation (Pre-construction stage) as per ADB approved monitoring plan. The results of all the tested parameters were found well within the prescribed limits of CPCB standards and are given in Annexure XVI.

H. ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS OBSERVED DURING IMPLEMENTATION, WHICH WERE NOT COVERED EARLIER DURING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT.

15. The effect of Pandemic due to novel Covid-19 continued during the reporting period too and the Contractor adhered to HPPTCL’s Health and Safety Plan (Ref Annexure XV) and the guidelines issued by Govt. of India or State Govt. to prevent the spread of the virus.

16. Some cases of Coronavirus infections were reported from different subprojects and all these were cured by following the guidelines in HPPTCL’s Health and Safety Plan and Govt’s guidelines. The cases reported were from subprojects i.e., C/o 66 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line from 66 kV GIS Bagipul substation to Kotla (13 Nos) and C/o 220 kV D/C transmission line from Holi Bhajoli To Lahal (25 Nos). All these reported cases were isolated and quarantined at designated places by the Contractor and were provided with all required facilities (food and medicines). Infected workers were paid full wages during the isolation/quarantine period. All these workers rejoined the works after recovery.

I. DETAILS OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL COMMITTEE AND COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ACTIONS TAKEN THEREOF TO RESOLVE

17. The Grievance Redressal Committee has been constituted by HPPTCL. The grievances, if any are generally addressed at PIU level efficiently. There are eight nos. of PIUs under HPPTCL. The initial Grievances are received at PIU levels in case the grievance could not be attended at PIU level; the grievance is redressed by the Head/Corporate office-level grievance redressal committee. Copy of the office order regarding the constitution of Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) at Corporate Office level & PIU level is provided in Annexure-XVII. Copy of the same is also uploaded on HPPTCL’s website (http://www.hpptcl.com/page/Office-Orders.aspx). Contact details of GRC are also displayed at project sites & PIU offices. No Environment safeguard related grievances were received during the reporting period.



J. PUBLIC CONSULTATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD

18. Public Consultation is a continuous process and conducted throughout the project during design, pre-construction, construction and operation. One to one interaction with affected people/families or with very few people are being conducted frequently by PIU representatives at project sites. Organized consultations with the group of the people were avoided due to restrictions of maintaining social distancing to comply with Covid-19 guidelines. During the consultations, people showed their satisfaction with the project construction activities. Also, they were anticipating the development or other benefits (like jobs or business growth) to the locals during the operational stages of the project. Figure-2 below presents the sample photograph of consultation carried by PIU representatives at Bagipul Village with local people in the presence of Environmental Expert (HPPTCL) during the reporting period.

Figure-2.0; Consultation with Local people at Bagipul

K. INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

19. Environment & Social Monitoring Cell (ESC) at the PMU level has been constituted, a copy of the same is provided in Annexure-XVIII. Copy of the same is also uploaded on HPPTCL’s website (http://www.hpptcl.com/page/Office-Orders.aspx). ESC is headed by GM, Projects and supported by other members consisting, Sr. Manager Projects, Dy. Manager Projects Environmental Expert (Consultant) and Social Safeguard Expert (Consultant).

20. The Environment and Social Cell (ESC) monitors the policy and implementation related to environmental impacts of all projects of HPPTCL. Environmental Expert (Consultant) was mobilized during the reporting period in the team of ESC, HPPTCL to assist PIUs in all



environmental aspects of the projects in compliance with HPPTCL’s Environment and Social Safeguards Policy, May 2011 and ADBs Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009.

21. Environmental Expert (HPPTCL) visited different subprojects i.e., C/o 22/66 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Pooling station at Bagipul, c/o 66 kV double circuit (D/C) transmission line from 66 kV GIS Bagipul S substation to Kotla, c/o 400 kV (D/C) transmission line from 220/400 kV Lahal substation upto Rajera (Chamera II), 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GIS substation at Mazra, c/o 220 kV D/C transmission line from 132/220 kV GIS substation Mazra to 33/220 kV Karian substation, c/o 220 kV GIS switching station at Hatkoti in the month of December, 2020 to monitor the compliance status of Environment Safeguard measures at the site. PIU and Contractor’s representatives were also oriented with compliance requirements ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 during the site visit by the Environmental Expert. Figure-3 below presents the discussions carried during the interactive session by the Environmental Expert and representatives of PIU and Contractor at Bagipul Substation site during the site visit of Expert.

Figure-3; Environment Expert orienting PIU and Contractor’s representatives about ADB’s Environmental Safeguard requirements at Baghipul Substation project site

22. Contractors have deployed their environmental and Safety Officer (ESO) on different subproject sites to ensure compliance of Environment, Health and Safety concerns at sites.



ANNEXURES



Annexure-I: - Physical Progress Photographs of Sub-project Sites

Work under progress at Baghipul-Kotla transmission line project

Protection works under progress at Bagipul Substation site



Tower erection in Holi-Bajholi transmission line Project

Stringing completed in Urni-Wangtoo transmission line project



Tower erection in Barshaini Charor line Project Tower erection and stringing in Hatkoti Sunda line

Work under progress at Hatkoti Substation site



Tower erection in Lahal-Rajera line project Tower erection in Mazra-Karian line project



Annexure-II: - Copy of Final Forest Clearance of Bagipul- Kotla Transmission Line





Annexure III-: - Copy of Forest Clearance Lahal Rajera (Chamera) Transmission Line





Annexure-IV: - Copy of Forest Clearance Bajoli Holi to Lahal Transmission Line





Annexure-V: - Copy of Forest Clearance Mazra Karian Transmission Line







Annexure-VI: - Copy of Forest Clearance Mazra Substation





Annexure-VII: - Copy of Land Transfer for Hatkoti Substation



Annexure-VIII: - Copy of Forest Clearance for 33/132kV GIS at Barshaini





Annexure-IX: - Copy of Forest Clearance Barshaini-Charor Transmission Line





Annexure-X: - Copy of Forest Clearance of 132kV LILO Kurtha- Bathri (132 kV) D/C Transmission Line to proposed 33/132/220 kV GIS substation Mazra at Pukhari





Annexure-XI: Sample Photographs of Health & Safety related awareness and other good practices in the sub-project sites

Awareness programme on general Health and Safety at Hatkoti Substation project site

Training/Awareness programme on use of tools and tackles at Hatkoti Substation project site



Training/Awareness programme on working at height at Hatkoti Substation project site

EHS Induction room at Hatkoti Substation project site

Motivational programme at Baghipul-Kotla line project

Awareness programme on general Health and Safety of the workers at Barshainin-charor line project

Awareness program on General Health and Safety of the workers at Mazra karian transmission line project



HIV/AIDS awareness program conducted at Mazra-Karian substation site

Awareness program on General Health and Safety of the workers at Mazra Substation project site

Material stacking by the Contractor at Baghipul Kotla transmission line project

Sand buckets for fire prevention at Baghipul Substation project site

Material stacking by the Contractor at Baghipul Substation project site



Material stacking at designated place by the Contractor at Mazra-Karian line project

Material stacking by the Contractor at Hatkoti Substation project site



First aid box availability in Holi Bajholi to Lahal transmission line project site

First aid box availability in Lahal Rajera transmission line project site

First aid box availability in Baghipul substation First aid box availability in Baghipul kotla substation

site

Spreading information to aware workers about Covid-19 related issues



Temperature scanning of the workers on sub project sites

Sample copy of the record keeping of temperature scanning at subproject sites

Drainage extension by installing pipe in newly constructed access by the Contractor near Mazra Substation site

Storing of SF6 Gas Cylinders at Barshaini Substation project site



Storing of SF6 Gas Cylinders at Hatkoti Substation site

Designated area with fire safety for the storage of hazardous material (diesel) at Barshaini Substation site

Sample Waste management practices at sub project sites

Sanitation facilities at sub project sites



Annexure-XII: Status of Muck Disposal

As a result of construction-related activities, soil and debris is generated. Improper disposal of the debris will have an impact on the surrounding ecology, public health and scenic beauty. If not planned properly, dumped materials interfere with the drainage pattern of the area, any water bodies, agricultural lands, marshlands and down slope or any environmental sensitive areas. To avoid any impact on the environment, spoil materials (soil, sand, rock) generated from construction activities is being used for site leveling and back-filling (wherever possible). Wherever, there is excess muck, it has to be disposed at pre identified dumping site. Prior approval has to be obtained for such dumping grounds/land fill sites from relevant concerned authorities such as Forest, Roads, or Panchayats (local community) by the contractor as per contract provisions. Following is the status of muck disposal of the sub-projects.

1. 33/132kV GIS Substation Barshaini

Being the hilly area and steep site for construction of this substation, a huge volume of excavated soil (approx. 25,000 to 30,000 cum) needs to be dumped from the site of the substation. Excess muck approx. 14,000 to 15,000 cum needs to be disposed of at pre identified designated muck disposal location. For this private land has been acquired and an accord in the form of minutes of meeting held between negotiation committee and the land owner is attached over leaf. Provision of Protection works in the form of crate wall has been made by HPPTCL. The site is still in use and photograph of the site is shown below (LHS).

2. 66/22 kV GIS Baghipul Sub-Station

Site selection and development of layout design is such that the muck generated during the construction was minimum and was to be utilized in backfilling. If in future, there is an excess debris generation then it will be disposed of at pre identified approved sites.

3. 33/132/220 kV GIS Mazra Substation

As per design, the excavated material was to be utilized in backfilling. Though, a location in the land of HPPTCL land near to substation has been designated to dispose of excess muck. The site is in use and photograph of the site is shown below (RHS).

Designated place for muck disposal at Barshaini S/stn. Designated place for muck disposal at Mazra S/stn.



Minutes of meeting held for negotiation of private land acquisition for muck disposal at Barshaini substation



Annexure-XIII: Photographs showing status of labor camp facilities

Rented accommodation for labours at Baghipul-Kotla line project

Bedding and sanitation facilities for labours at Baghipul-Kotla line project

Bedding and sanitation facilities for labours at Baghipul substation project site



Rented accommodation for labours at Barshaini Substation site

Accommodation provisions for labour at Barshaini Charor TL Project

Accommodation provisions for labour at Barshaini Substation Project



Labour accommodation facilities at Mazra substation site



Annexure-XIV: Sample copies of Advance Notices served to Community for temporary outage of electricity due to shut down operations



Annexure-XV: HPPTCL’s Health and Safety Plan in response to Covid-19, pandemic



















Annexure-XVI: - Results of Air, Noise, Water and Soil Quality Monitoring a) 66 22/66 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Pooling station at Bagipul

- Results of Air Quality Sampling/monitoring:







- Results of Noise Quality Sampling/monitoring:







- Results of Water Quality Sampling/monitoring:

* not under NABL Scope - limits are in reference to IS 10500:2012 - N.D mean not detected

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit Acceptable limit

Permissible limit

Results G Water Surface Water 900 1800 2700 3600

1 pH ---- 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.3 7.3 7.2 7.3 2 Electrical

Conductivity µS/cm 750 0-2000 466 441 450 447

3 Turbidity NTU 1 5 0 0 0 0 4 TDS mg/l 500 2000 298 282 288 286 5 Chloride as Cl mg/l 250 1000 19 19 18 22 6 Acidity mg/l 200 600 14 12 12 12 7 Alkalinity mg/l 200 600 33 33 31 27 8 Total hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 130 130 132 127

9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 34 343 35 39 10 Magnesium as Mg2+ mg/l 30 100 11 11 11 7.3 11 COD mg/l No guidelines - 24 25 26 24 12 BOD mg/l - 2 <5 <5 <5 <5 13 DO mg/l - 6 5.8 5.4 5.6 5.6 14 Taste* ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 15 Odor ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 16 TSS mg/l <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 17 O&G mg/l N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 18 Lead as Pb* mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 19 Color Pt. Co.

Unit 5 15 0 0 0 0

20 Cyanide as (CN)* mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 21 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.0 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 22 Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 23 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 200 400 18 20 20 16 24 Phenolic Compound* mg/l 0.001 0.002 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 25 Copper as (Cu)* mg/l 0.05 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 26 Cadmium as (Cd)* mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 27 Manganese as Mn* mg/l 0.1 0.3 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 28 Zinc as (Zn)* mg/l 5 15 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 29 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 30 Boron mg/l 0.5 1.0 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 31 Iron mg/l 0.3 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 32 Phosphate* mg/l 0.5 1 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 33 Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil 34 Silica mg/l 0.1 0.4-1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 35 Sulphide mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation Nil Nil Nil Nil



- Results of Soil Quality Sampling/Monitoring:

* not under NABL Scope

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit Results

900 1800 2700 3600

1. pH (1:2) ---- 7.1 7.1 7.1 7

2. EC (1:2) µS/cm 314 302 310 318

3. Water Soluble Salts* mg/kg 1540 1479 1520 1560

4. Chloride as Cl mg/kg 122 105 106 142

5. Total Hardness* mg/kg 639 469 648 475

6. Organic Matter % 0.99 1.03 1.02 1.03

7. Sodium Oxide mg/kg 136 137 137 136

8. Potassium Oxide mg/kg 66 66 65 65

9. Calcium Oxide* mg/kg 48 48 73 97

10. MgO* mg/kg 224 155 210 122

11. Specific Gravity* g/ml 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

12. Water Holding Capacity % 36 36 37 36

13. Moisture % 14 12 12 11

14. ORP* mV 74 78 78 76

15. Total soluble Sulphate mg/kg 20 20 30 30

16. Available Nitrogen mg/kg 0.83 0.83 0.85 0.85



b) 132/220 kV, 2x80/100 MVA GIS substation at Mazra - Results of Air Quality Sampling/monitoring:







- Results of Noise Quality Sampling/monitoring









Sr. No.


Permissible limit

Results Surface Water

900 1800 2700 3600 1 pH ---- 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7 7 7.1 7.1 2 Electrical



CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 123 123 130 127

9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 35 36 37 38 10 Magnesium as Mg2+ mg/l 30 100 8 8 9 8 11 COD mg/l No guidelines - 30 30 26 27 12 BOD mg/l - 2 <5 <5 <5 <5 13 DO mg/l - 6 5.4 5.2 5.3 5.6 14 Taste* ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 15 Odor ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 16 TSS mg/l <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 17 O&G mg/l N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 18 Lead as Pb* mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 19 Color Pt. Co.

Unit 5 15 0 0 0 0

20 Cyanide as (CN)* mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 21 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.0 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 22 Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 23 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 200 400 14 15 12 11 24 Phenolic Compound* mg/l 0.001 0.002 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 25 Copper as (Cu)* mg/l 0.05 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 26 Cadmium as (Cd)* mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 27 Manganese as Mn* mg/l 0.1 0.3 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 28 Zinc as (Zn)* mg/l 5 15 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 29 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 30 Boron mg/l 0.5 1.0 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 31 Iron mg/l 0.3 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 32 Phosphate* mg/l 0.5 1 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 33 Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil 34 Silica mg/l 0.1 0.4-1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 35 Sulphide mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation Nil Nil Nil Nil





Sr. No.


900 1800 2700 3600

1. pH (1:2) ---- 6.8 7 6.9 6.9

2. EC (1:2) µS/cm 290 286 278 286




6. Organic Matter % 0.90 0.81 0.78 0.78




10. MgO* mg/kg 349 350 332 332


12. Water Holding Capacity

% 37 36 35 35

13. Moisture % 13 12 12 13

14. ORP* mV 88 75 75 76





c) 33/132 kV 2x25/31.5 MVA GIS substation at Barshaini - Results of Air Quality Sampling/monitoring:
















Sr. No.


Permissible limit

Result Surface water

1 pH ---- 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.2 2 Electrical

Conductivity µS/cm 750 0-2000 419

3 Turbidity NTU 1 5 0 4 TDS mg/l 500 2000 268 5 Chloride as Cl mg/l 250 1000 18 6 Acidity mg/l 200 600 12 7 Alkalinity mg/l 200 600 26 8 Total hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 127

9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 38 10 Magnesium as Mg2+ mg/l 30 100 8 11 COD mg/l No guidelines - 29 12 BOD mg/l - 2 <5 13 DO mg/l - 6 5.2 14 Taste* ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 15 Odor ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 16 TSS mg/l <10 <10 <10 17 O&G mg/l N. D. N. D. N. D. 18 Lead as Pb* mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation N. D. 19 Color Pt. Co.

Unit 5 15 0

20 Cyanide as (CN)* mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. 21 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.0 1.5 N. D. 22 Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation N. D. 23 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 200 400 13 24 Phenolic Compound* mg/l 0.001 0.002 N. D. 25 Copper as (Cu)* mg/l 0.05 1.5 N. D. 26 Cadmium as (Cd)* mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation N. D. 27 Manganese as Mn* mg/l 0.1 0.3 N. D. 28 Zinc as (Zn)* mg/l 5 15 N. D. 29 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. 30 Boron mg/l 0.5 1.0 N. D. 31 Iron mg/l 0.3 No Relaxation N. D. 32 Phosphate* mg/l 0.5 1 N. D. 33 Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2 1 Nil 34 Silica mg/l 0.1 0.4-1 <0.01 35 Sulphide mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation Nil





Sr. No.


900 1800 2700 3600

1. pH (1:2) ---- 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.9

2. EC (1:2) µS/cm 286 310 310 298




6. Organic Matter % 1.06 1.06 1.09 1.09




10. MgO* mg/kg 87 140 227 140



13. Moisture % 13 12 11 12

14. ORP* mV 80 82 84 80





d) C/o 66/220 kV, 80/100 MVA transformer in 400/220 kV Gumma substation - Results of Air Quality Sampling/monitoring:
















Sr. No.


Permissible limit

Results Ground Water Soil Water 900 1800 2700 3600

1 pH ---- 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.0 7.0 6.9 6.9 2 Electrical



CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 136 136 138 138

9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 34 34 35 35 10 Magnesium as Mg2+ mg/l 30 100 13 13 13 13 11 COD mg/l No guidelines - 16 18 21 19 12 BOD mg/l - 2 <5 <5 <5 <5 13 DO mg/l - 6 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.4 14 Taste* ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 15 Odor ------- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 16 TSS mg/l <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 17 O&G mg/l N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 18 Lead as Pb* mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 19 Color Pt. Co.

Unit 5 15 0 0 0 0

20 Cyanide as (CN)* mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 21 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.0 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 22 Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 23 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 200 400 18 N. D. 20 18 24 Phenolic

Compound* mg/l 0.001 0.002 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D.

25 Copper as (Cu)* mg/l 0.05 1.5 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 26 Cadmium as (Cd)* mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 27 Manganese as Mn* mg/l 0.1 0.3 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 28 Zinc as (Zn)* mg/l 5 15 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 29 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 30 Boron mg/l 0.5 1.0 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 31 Iron mg/l 0.3 No Relaxation N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 32 Phosphate* mg/l 0.5 1 N. D. N. D. N. D. N. D. 33 Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil 34 Silica mg/l 0.1 0.4-1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 35 Sulphide mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation Nil Nil Nil Nil





Sr. No. Parameter Unit Results 900 1800 2700 3600

1. pH (1:2) ---- 7 7 7.1 7

2. EC (1:2) µS/cm 327 310 306 318




6. Organic Matter % 0.84 0.81 0.81 0.81




10. MgO* mg/kg 122 157 175 140



13. Moisture % 13 14 14 13

14. ORP* mV 82 84 85 88





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