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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES (UKL) AND

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ACTIVITIES (UPL) FOR

POST-TSUNAMI HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION AT CRAK MONG HILLSIDE RELOCATION SITE R2,

SAMPOINIET SUB-DISTRICT, ACEH JAYA DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM

PT HATFIELD INDONESIAJl. Bango 2-4Tanah SarealBogor 16161 INDONESIA

CRC846

OCTOBER 2007

Submitted by:

Prepared for:

CANADIAN RED CROSSJl. Ajun Jeumpet No. 18

Desa Ajun JeumpetKec. Darul ImarahAceh Besar 23353

INDONESIA

PREFACE

Canadian Red Cross (CRC) plans to build up to 49 units of post-tsunami permanent housing for some former residents of Crak Mong, Sampoiniet Sub-District, Aceh Jaya Regency, on relocation parcels totalling approximately 16 ha of partly cleared land on a hillside above the existing coastal location of the village.

A document describing Environmental Management Activities and Environmental Monitoring Activities (UKL/UPL) has been prepared in cooperation with consultants from PT Hatfield Indonesia. The document is in response to requirements in Ministry of Environment Regulation No. 308/2005 and other relevant legislation. CRC will serve as the key responsible agency throughout the pre-construction and construction phases, whereas during the post-construction phase, the responsibility will be turned over to the community. In the transition period, CRC will still be responsible for strengthening community capacity for environmentally-aware village management.

CRC is committed to implementing effective environmental management practices, and to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. House design, project planning, materials sourcing, contractor selection and management, housing construction, infrastructure needs, and community planning will be conducted with the aim of minimising adverse environmental impacts, and promoting environmental sustainability.

This document focusses on the particular needs of post-tsunami reconstruction, and does not include detailed consideration of issues related to community and regional infrastructure needs, and coordination with the construction of houses in neighbouring areas. In future, it will be essential to prepare more integrated environmental management and monitoring plans covering all environmentally-related areas.

We extend our appreciation to the various parties who have been engaged in the preparation of these documents.

Warmest Regards,

Canadian Red Cross

Richard Langford-JohnsonSenior Construction Manager

CRC Environmental Assessment, UKL/UPL, Crak Mong hillside relocation site R2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE....................................................................................iEXECUTIVE SUMMARY..........................................................................................vii

1.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM PROPOSED ACTIVITIES....................11.1 APPENDIX II MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT DECREE 308/2005................1

I. IDENTITY OF INITIATOR...........................................................................1II. PLAN OF ACTIVITIES................................................................................1III. QUESTIONNAIRE (LIST OF TESTS)........................................................1

1.2 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS..........................10

2.0 SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PROGRAM.....................................................................................................13

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES (UKL)..............................143.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE.....................................................................14

3.1.1 Land Acquisition...............................................................................143.1.2 Flora and Fauna...............................................................................153.1.3 Risk of Flooding and Erosion...........................................................153.1.4 Raw Material Sources......................................................................153.1.5 Water Supply and Distribution..........................................................163.1.6 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................173.1.7 Community Relations.......................................................................18

3.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE.............................................................................193.2.1 Raw Material Sources and Construction Supplies...........................19

3.2.1.1 Bricks...............................................................................193.2.1.2 Lumber.............................................................................19

3.2.2 Transportation of Materials and Supplies.........................................203.2.2.1 Safety...............................................................................213.2.2.2 Environment and Public Health.......................................21

3.2.3 Water Supply and Distribution..........................................................223.2.4 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................23

3.2.4.1 Flooding and Erosion.......................................................233.2.5 Solid Waste Management................................................................243.2.6 Community Health............................................................................243.2.7 Community Relations.......................................................................243.2.8 Business and Work Opportunities....................................................25

3.3 POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE..................................................................253.3.1 Water Supply....................................................................................253.3.2 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................263.3.3 Flood and Erosion Control...............................................................263.3.4 Solid Waste Management................................................................263.3.5 Landscaping.....................................................................................27


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3.3.6 Facilities Maintenance......................................................................273.3.7 Environmental Awareness, Education, and Training........................283.3.8 Business Opportunities and Livelihoods..........................................29

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ACTIVITIES (UPL).................................304.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE.....................................................................30

4.1.1 Land Acquisition...............................................................................304.1.2 Flora and Fauna...............................................................................304.1.3 Risk of Flooding and Erosion...........................................................304.1.4 Raw Material Sources......................................................................314.1.5 Water Supply and Distribution..........................................................314.1.6 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................314.1.7 Community Relations.......................................................................31

4.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE.............................................................................324.2.1 Raw Material Sources and Construction Supplies...........................324.2.2 Transportation of Materials and Supplies.........................................32

4.2.2.1 Safety, Environment, and Health.....................................324.2.3 Water Supply and Distribution..........................................................334.2.4 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................34

4.2.4.1 Flooding and Erosion.......................................................344.2.5 Solid Waste Management................................................................344.2.6 Community Health............................................................................354.2.7 Community Relations.......................................................................354.2.8 Business and Work Opportunities....................................................35

4.3 POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE..................................................................354.3.1 Water Supply and Distribution..........................................................364.3.2 Wastewater Disposal........................................................................364.3.3 Flood and Erosion Control...............................................................374.3.4 Solid Waste Management................................................................374.3.5 Landscaping.....................................................................................374.3.6 Facilities Maintenance......................................................................374.3.7 Environmental Awareness, Education, and Training........................374.3.8 Business Opportunities and Livelihoods..........................................38

4.4 RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AND FUNDING FOR UKL/UPL........................38


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – construction phase...............................................................................10

Table 1.2 Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – post-construction (occupation) phase..................................................11

Table 4.1 Implementation of environmental management activities (UKL) and environmental monitoring activities (UPL)...........................................38


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 AIPRD site plan for Crak Mong R2 December 2006.............................40

Figure 2a North Crak Mong before the tsunami....................................................41

Figure 2b North Crak Mong after the tsunami.......................................................42

Figure 3a Central Crak Mong before the tsunami.................................................43

Figure 3b Central Crak Mong after the tsunami...................................................44

Figure 4a South Crak Mong before the tsunami....................................................45

Figure 4b South Crak Mong after the tsunami.......................................................46

Figure 5 Cleared area with potential for erosion and slippage............................47

Figure 6 Erosion on cleared area........................................................................47

Figure 7 Cleared area on hillside.........................................................................47

Figure 8 Cleared area above Crak Mong E1 site................................................48

Figure 9 Cleared land on hillside.........................................................................48

Figure 10 Cleared trail on hillside..........................................................................48

Figure 11 Early stage construction of elementary school July 2007.....................49

Figure 12 Rocks removed from Crak Mong R2 hillside.........................................49

Figure 13 Trail from site susceptible to flash floods..............................................49


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LIST OF APPENDIXES

Appendix A Water Quality Assessment

Appendix B UKL and UPL Matrixes


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OverviewThis report contains environmental management and monitoring plans (UKL/UPL) resulting from an environmental assessment of potential impacts from housing reconstruction to be undertaken by the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) at a relocation site for some survivors of the December 26, 2004 tsunami from Crak Mong village, Kecamatan (Sub-district) Sampoiniet, Kabupaten (Regency) Aceh Jaya, Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Before the tsunami, Crak Mong consisted of three coastal dusuns (hamlets), Drien Tameng, Alue Silimong, and Pulau Ie. The tsunami destroyed or irreparably damaged all buildings in the village with considerable loss of life. CRC plans to assist with the construction of up to 49 houses for 170 residents at a partly cleared relocation area (R2) on hillside at an elevation of approximately 30 – 75 metres above the pre-tsunami coastal site of Crak Mong village. CRC will construct 63 houses for 215 other former residents at and near the original village site. A separate UKL/UPL has been prepared for this location based on information available in July 2007.In the past few months, there have been significant increases in the number of households wishing to remain on the coast compared with those preferring to move to the hillside relocation site. Early in 2007, the plan was for all families to relocate away from the coast. During an on-site environmental assessment in July 2007, 29 households favoured the existing coastal site (E1), compared with 78 who were intending to move to hillside site R2. In September 2007, the numbers were 64 at the existing site, 49 on the hillside R2 site. This UKL/UPL is based on these most recent household numbers available, which are subject to change.

The environmental assessment was conducted using the questionnaire approach specified in Regulation 308/2005 concerning Implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Activities, and Environmental Monitoring Activities for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Activities in the Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and the Island of Nias, Province of North Sumatra. Information was obtained through on-site observations, and interviews and informal discussions with village officials, local residents, and specialists in construction, water, and sanitation.The assessment found that all the original forest cover has previously been cleared from the coastal hillside immediately above Crak Mong. The vegetation currently consists of shrubs, ferns, groundcover vines, and weed trees on moderately steep slopes. As a result, the proposed construction site does not contain “valued environmental components”, such as rare or endangered animals or plants. However, healthy second growth forest habitat at the fringes of the site is under pressure from freelance logging. Because the hillside is composed of loose, soft, sandy soil, erosion is evident on areas of


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bare land, and some places are vulnerable to landslips and mudslides. None of the site preparation to date has been authorised or requested by CRC.A site layout plan for 78 houses was prepared in December 2006 by AIPRD, and several patches in the relocation area have been cleared of shrub vegetation. In July 2007, a primary school was under construction on the lower slopes of the relocation area. However, since then the number of families wishing to relocate from the coast has diminished considerably, and a new site plan is needed.

Under Regulation 308/2005, a detailed ecological assessment is not required. However, based on information obtained at many other sites in Aceh Jaya, the coast mountains are home to monkeys, tigers, elephants, deer, and wild pigs. While the terrain and vegetation at Crak Mong R2 site are not likely to attract these species, relocation of 49 households to hillside closer to their natural habitat in the neighbouring mountains could increase opportunities for interaction and pressure.

The hillside site is in the lower reaches of the watershed from which the supply for coastal and hillside Crak Mong sites will be taken. Further incursion by the community into forested watersheds may also adversely affect water quality and quantity. Hillside spring water is the only suitable option for the relocation site, and is also the best available source of supply for Crak Mong coastal site E1.

Long-term responsibility for management of these issues lies with government agencies, such as the Ministries of Forests, Environment, and Public Works. However, creating the opportunity and circumstances under which these impacts are enabled and facilitated is a responsibility of the project proponent.

Another concern is the potential need for new means of livelihood for villagers accustomed to a coastal existence, where the principal occupations are fishing, farming, and trading based on highway traffic. In the hillside environment these sources of livelihood will not be as feasible for the most part, although the Crak Mong R2 site is only a few minutes walk uphill from the coast, so the consequences may be reduced. There is unauthorised logging in the area, and it is possible that this activity will increase given the change in location closer to forest resources. Relocation to the hillside will also require some changes in goods, services, and the human circulation system, including road access, power supply, and community facilities.

UKL/UPL Scope and Key Issues

CRC will be responsible for management of material procurement for, and construction of, up to 49 houses on the Crak Mong R2 relocation site and, in conjunction with other NGOs, will assist with the provision of some community facilities and infrastructure needs. American Red Cross (ARC) has responsibility for planning and implementing water supply and sanitation (WATSAN) requirements.


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CRC has developed environmental management and monitoring plans (UKL/UPL) for pre-construction and construction phases to address potential impacts related to:

i. the acquisition of raw materials and supplies for housing construction, in particular gravel, rock, soil, sand, wood, and bricks;

ii. transportation of construction materials;iii. on-site construction activities;iv. construction waste disposal; v. water supply and distribution (American Red Cross WATSAN);vi. sanitation and wastewater disposal (American Red Cross WATSAN); andvii. in-migration of construction workers.

However, it is not feasible to provide a comprehensive UKL/UPL that addresses all the potential environmental impacts identified during the assessment, since some are not amenable to practical mitigation efforts, and others are outside the purview of CRC’s mandate. The following key issues, which encompass all phases of the project, have not been addressed in this UKL/UPL:

1. Vulnerability of the housing site to flash floods, erosion, and landslides due to storm water run-off on bare or sparsely vegetated hillside.

2. Expansion of unauthorised logging facilitated by the establishment of a community in the hills, and road and trail access to new areas.

3. Increased risk of watershed damage and consequent adverse impacts on community water supply.

4. Retraining for livelihoods suited to a hillside location, compared with the previous traditional coast-based lifestyle.


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1.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

1.1 APPENDIX II MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT DECREE 308/2005

I. IDENTITY OF INITIATORName of organisation: Canadian Red Cross (CRC)

Address: Jl. Ajun Jeumpet No. 18B, Desa Ajun Jeumpet, Aceh Besar 23353

II. PLAN OF ACTIVITIESName of planned activity: House construction

Location: Crak Mong hillside relocation site R2, Sampoiniet sub-district, Aceh Jaya district, Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

Description of activities: Construct permanent houses for qualified tsunami survivors

Scale of activities: Up to 49 houses for 170 people on partly cleared hillside at approximately 30 - 75 m elevation above the coastal location of Crak Mong

Main components ofplanned activities:

Site preparation, house construction, and community infrastructure

III. QUESTIONNAIRE (LIST OF TESTS)

A. LAND USE

No. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION YES NO DESCRIPTION

A-1 Are planned activities situated in and / or have direct boundaries with:

The housing development is in the same water

catchment as the existing village supply.

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protected forest area x

peat area x

water catchment area x

river embankments x

the vicinity of lake/dam x

the vicinity of a water spring x

nature reserve area (consisting of nature preserve, wildlife reserve, tourism forest, core protection area, and animal protection area)

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No. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION YES NO DESCRIPTION

Risk of earthquake, landslides

marine nature reserve area and other waters (including seawater, fresh waters, coastal area, river estuary, coral groups or coral reefs, and atolls which have unique characteristics, such as diversity and / or unique ecosystem)

x

mangrove forest x

national park x

forest park x

natural tourism park x

culture and science preserve area (including karst area; area with special community culture; area with ancient sites or high value artifacts)

x

natural disaster prone area. x

A-2 Are there any conflicts in the spatial planning with other activities currently being carried out or planned for the future?

x

There are no other known activities planned for this location. A site plan prepared by AIPRD in 2006 for 78 households (Figure 1) will have to be revised for the reduced number of houses (49 in September 2007).

B. LAND AND SOILB-1 Will the project acquire land from the community or other legal entities? If yes,

what is the total area needed and the procedure for acquisition? x Yes No

A total of approximately 16 ha of previously cleared hillside land now covered in shrubs and ferns has been allocated for up to 49 houses (45 m2 each), community facilities, and infrastructure at an approximate elevation of 30 - 75 metres above sea level, and 100 – 500 metres by steep uphill trail from the existing coastal site of Crak Mong. Figures 2 – 4 show satellite images of Crak Mong before and after the tsunami. Relocation site R2 is in the contoured area at the bottom left of Figure 3. BRR and BPN are responsible for acquiring and transferring ownership of the land. Current status of negotiations is not known.

B-2 Will the project cause slope instability or build levees which have high risk of slippage?

x YesNo

Some areas of the hillside are steep, and removal of vegetation has increased risks of erosion and land slippage (Figures 5, 6).

B-3 Will project activities cause large scale changes in the landscape or remove a large amount of soil?

x YesNo

Large-scale changes in the landscape have already occurred as a result of hillside vegetation clearance (Figures 7 - 10). Additional landscape changes will occur as housing, public facilities, such as a school (Figure 11), and roads are built in accordance with the site plan (Figure 1).

B-4 Will project activities remove agricultural land, production forest, or other productive land?

Yesx No

Forest cover has previously been cleared, but the project will not remove additional productive land.

B-5 Will project activities change the contour of a coastline, hinder drainage, or disturb river flow?

Yes x No



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B-6 Will project activities permanently damage, cover, fill, or alter unique landscape? Yes x No

B-7 Will project activities cause enhanced soil erosion due to water or wind? x Yes No

The hillsides at the proposed housing site are susceptible to erosion and landslips (Figures 5, 6). Erosion is also likely in locations where soil needed for fill and other materials, such as rock and gravel are excavated unless controls are implemented. At Crak Mong R2 location, removal of rocks during site preparation for a school (Figure 12) may contribute to hillside instability.

B-8 Will project activities restrict the use of land for other uses in the long term? x Yes No

Construction of permanent houses will eliminate other possible uses of the land.

C. AIR QUALITY, CLIMATEC-1 Will project activities release air emissions that are estimated to exceed

environmental quality standards, or which may decrease ambient air quality? x Yes No

During construction, there will be road dust and vehicle emissions from transport of materials and on-site activities, such as unloading and transfer of some materials, which will affect air quality temporarily.

C-2 Will project activities cause changes in wind direction, humidity or temperature? Yes x No

C-3 Will project activities cause objectionable odours? Yes x No

D. WATERD-1 Will project activities use surface water during the construction and operation

phase? x Yes No

Small volumes of freshwater will be needed for cement making and other miscellaneous cleaning and washing needs. The water can be obtained from hillside springs.

D-2 Will project activities discharge liquid waste to a river, lake, or seawater which may cause changes in water quality, including changes in temperature and turbidity?

Yes x No

Wastewater discharge methods and locations have not yet been determined. However, except for rainwater runoff, no direct discharges of liquid waste to surface waters are expected from CRC houses.

D-3 Will project activities involve the use of groundwater? Does the removal of groundwater potentially disturb the direction of flow and flow rate of groundwater.

Yes x No

American Red Cross (ARC) WATSAN (water and sanitation) is responsible for assessing water sources and wastewater collection and treatment requirements and installing suitable facilities. It is unlikely that groundwater will be used as a supply in this hillside location.

D-4 Will the project involve construction which may disturb the flow and flow rate of groundwater?

Yes x No



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D-5 Will the project cause changes in groundwater quality? If yes, define the variables that will impact groundwater temporarily or permanently, and the area of impact, as well as management measures.

x Yes No

Adverse effects on shallow groundwater quality are possible as a result of disposal of liquid wastes from households. Effects may include increases in coliform organisms, BOD, and nutrients. However, engineered treatment solutions are planned for wastewater discharges from CRC houses.

D-6 Will the project cause pollution of groundwater used to meet the residents’ water needs?

Yesx No

As noted in D-3, it is unlikely that residents will use groundwater supply sources. As noted in D-5, wastewater discharges from the new houses may affect shallow groundwater quality, but the impacts will be mitigated by proposed treatment options.

D-7 Will the project produce significant quantities of domestic liquid waste (WC, kitchen wash water, use by employees or visitors, etc.)? If so, from where, and what volume? Explain management measures for the waste.

x Yes No

The final number of villagers planning to reside at Crak Mong relocation site R2 has not yet been determined. Over recent months the number of households wanting to relocate has decreased. Based on figures available in September 2007, there would be a maximum population of 170 at the site. Assuming a maximum use of 100 litres (L) water per person per day, plus an additional 20% for community and business use, and that 80% of the water is discharged, the total volume of liquid waste from the site will be approximately 16,300 L/day.

D-8 Will the project cause enhanced risk of flooding? x Yes No

There is a potential for flash floods in the residential areas and contamination of the community water supply by run-off from cleared areas during heavy rainfall (Figures 6, 13).

E. SOLID WASTE E-1 Will construction activities and project operations produce non-hazardous and

non-toxic solid wastes ? x Yes No

Some construction waste is inevitable, but management and monitoring procedures will be in place to minimise amounts of solid wastes as environmental protection and cost-saving measures.

E-2 Will construction activities and project operations produce hazardous and toxic solid waste?

Yes x No

E-3 Will solid waste management be carried out at the location of the project? x Yes No

During construction, solid wastes will be managed on-site through the implementation of routine housekeeping and disposal measures. After construction, domestic solid waste management practices will be developed, evolved, refined, matured, and improved over time for the community. There is no sanitary landfill in Aceh at present, and according to women in Aceh Jaya communities, the current practice of residents burning domestic waste is likely to continue in the immediate future.

F. NOISE, VIBRATION, RADIATION, GLAREF. NOISE, VIBRATION, RADIATION, GLARE

F-1 Will the project cause increased noise during construction and operation? x Yes No

During construction, there will be additional noise on access roads and on-site from trucks transporting materials, and on-site from construction activities, such as cutting, hammering, unloading materials, genset operation, etc. Based on observations at existing construction sites in Aceh Besar, in most cases the noise will not be excessive or unduly disturbing.



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F-2 Will the project cause vibration, radiation, or glare in the community? Yes x No

G. FLORAG-1 Will the project cause changes in diversity or productivity of plant species? Will

the project cause changes in the number of plant species?x Yes No

Based on visual estimation, 15 - 20 ha of hillside vegetation has been cleared at the housing site and from surrounding areas (Figures 5 - 9). There were no prior assessments of vegetation characteristics, but satellite images (Figures 3a, 4a) show that the area previously consisted of the same types of vegetation as the remaining adjacent forested areas, which are early-stage secondary growth lowland forest.

G-2 Will the project affect the habitat of rare or protected plants? Yesx No

It is unlikely that rare or protected plants have survived or recolonised areas of prior forest clearance.

H. FAUNAH-1 Will the project affect the habitat of wild or protected animals? x Yes

No

Pre-construction clearance of forest has removed natural wild animal habitat. Since site clearance took place before any assessment, satellite images (Figures 3a, 4a) are the only record of prior conditions. However, a variety of birds were observed in the shrub vegetation at the site during assessment visits.

H-2 Will the project cause the introduction of new species of animals? Yes x No

H-3 Will the project cause barriers which may limit the migration/movement of animals or fish?

x Yes No

Animal movement has been curtailed in the housing area and will be further constrained in surrounding areas if there is further human encroachment.

H-4 Will the project cause disturbance to the habitat of fish or wild animals? x YesNo

As noted in H-1, wild animal habitat has been disturbed, and further disturbances are possible.

H-5 Will the project cause emigration of wild animals and allow for interaction between the residents and wild animals resulting from the emigration?

x Yes No

The proposed housing site is on previously cleared forest land (Figures 3a, 4a, 6 - 10). The nearby coastal mountain forests provide habitat for tigers, elephants, wild pig, monkeys, and deer, all of which have been observed or reported near other coastal Aceh Jaya locations. Further intrusions into forested land by the villagers will increase the probability of human – animal interactions.

I. NATURAL RESOURCESI-1 Will the project cause increased use of natural resources? x Yes

No

Unauthorised logging is underway in the vicinity of Crak Mong R2 hillside relocation, and housing construction at the site could facilitate expansion of logging and other forest-related activities. During construction, wood may be used to reinforce roof frames, for window frames, doors, and interior wood panels. Strenuous efforts will be made to ensure only legally harvested timber is used in CRC housing construction, and to employ alternative materials where possible.



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I-2 Will the project cause a reduction in non-renewable natural resources? x Yes No

Non-renewable mineral resources, including soil, sand, gravel, rock, rebar, metal framing, cement and brick manufacture are required for the construction of homes.

J. ENERGYJ-1 Will the project consume energy in significant amounts? Yes

x No

Each house will have a minimum capacity of 900 watts electrical power installed internally. External supply and connections will be completed by PLN. Since the site is a hillside relocation, power supply infrastructure will be additional to existing facilities for the coastal site.

J-2 Will the project increase energy needs outside the location of the project due to activities in the future?

Yes x No

Energy-intensive activities resulting from the re-building are not anticipated in the foreseeable future.

J-3 Is it necessary to build new energy sources to meet the needs of the project or to anticipate any growth in the vicinity of the project?

Yes x No

It will not be necessary to expand energy supplies for the community alone, but a detailed energy audit will be needed to assess total needs for all Aceh Jaya communities.

K. TRANSPORTATIONK-1 Will the project cause increased numbers and movement of motor vehicles? x Yes

No

There will be a significant increase in traffic during the construction phase, primarily due to trucks transporting materials, some movement of heavy machinery, and contractors’ and CRC vehicles. After construction is completed, traffic volume on the coast highway will diminish to levels expected initially to be similar to those before the tsunami. Since there was no habitation on the site previously, there will be an increase in local traffic. The rebuilt USAID Banda Aceh to Calang highway will pass through the coastal Crak Mong site E1 along the route marked by white ”tramlines” on Figures 2 and 4.

K-2 Will the project bring about impacts on existing parking lots and increased needs for parking lots?

Yes x No

K-3 Will the project affect the current traffic system? x YesNo

A steep new trail to the hillside location from Crak Mong coastal site has been constructed by the villagers. Access to the new site will significantly affect local traffic patterns.

K-4 Will the project change the goods, services and human circulation system? x Yes No

Relocation from coastal- and highway- based activities to a hillside environment will require changes in goods, services, and the human circulation system. The nature and magnitude of these changes are not known at this time.

K-5 Will the project increase the risk of road accidents, and pose a risk to pedestrians and other road users?

x Yes No

As Noted in K-1, there will be increased traffic, including trucks and heavy equipment during the construction phase. Safety and environmental protection measures will be implemented to minimise risks to workers and the public during construction.



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K-6 Will the project require the construction of new roads. x Yes No

The access road from the coast to the site will have to be upgraded to transport construction materials. A limited number of roads will be constructed to service the housing areas. Roads will have to be constructed on moderately steep hillsides to service the housing areas. Civil engineering works will be required for road drainage and discharge of water within and from the hillside site.

LL. PUBLIC FACILITIESL-1 Will the project cause changes in the need for public facilities, services and

government institutions, such as fire-fighting, schools, sub-district offices, public health facilities, etc?

x YesNo

New public facilities and services will be required for the relocated community, in addition to those needed for villagers who choose to remain in the Crak Mong coastal location.

M. M. UTILITIESM-1 Will the project require the construction of new facilities, or affect facilities such

as electrical networks, telecommunication networks, supply of clean water, drainage system etc?

x Yes No

New electrical supply, telecommunications, water, drainage, and sanitation are all required for the relocated community.

N. POPULATION N. POPULATION N-1 Will the project remove residents or change the composition of the population? x Yes

No

The composition of the population has already been changed by the impact of the tsunami. However, before the tsunami Crak Mong was a single village made up of three adjacent hamlets, but the rebuilt community will be split between coastal and hillside locations, although the distance between them is only 100m at the nearest point.

O. RISK OF ACCIDENTO. RISK OF ACCIDENT O-1 Will project activities pose risks of exposure to hazardous materials, such as oil,

pesticides, chemicals, radiation or other materials if a work accident occurs, or there is disturbance to operations?

Yes x No

O-2 Are there activities that use, store, and dispose of hazardous and toxic materials?

Yes x No

O-3 Do project activities during preparation, construction, operation, and post-operation have a high risk of accident or disaster?

Yes x No

During the post-construction (occupation) phase, there are risks of accidents resulting from encroachment into previously untouched forested areas.

O-4 Are activities in the project prone to accident because of the project is situated in a hazardous area?

x Yes No

The re-development is in an earthquake-prone region. As noted in B-2, there is a risk of erosion and landslips due to clearance of vegetation from the hillsides.



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P. ECONOMYP. ECONOMY P-1 Will the project cause negative impacts on the local or regional economy?

a) interference with tourism Yes x No

b) interference with local community income x Yes No

c) decrease in land values Yes No Undetermined

d) decrease in job opportunities and increase in unemployment x Yes No

e) transfer of economic, trade, and industry facilities x Yes No

Migration from the coast to a hillside location may require changes in income sources, employment, and trade, although the distance from the new site to the coast is not great enough to prevent some continuation of traditional vocations and livelihoods. However, see comment in Q-1 below. There may be additional environmental impacts from increased logging facilitated by the relocation to a site with easier access to the surrounding forest.

Q. PUBLIC PERCEPTIONQ. PUBLIC PERCEPTION Q-1 Can the planned project bring about controversy with the local community? x Yes

No

The community is not in agreement over relocation to the hillside site R2. Some village officials are advocating relocation, but an increasing number of villagers prefer to remain on the coast. A potential for conflict may arise if the relocated hillside dwellers try to set up businesses on the limited available land where the new USAID Banda Aceh to Calang highway passes through the existing coastal site E1.

Q-2 Does the planned project contradict cultural values of the local community? x Yes No

A majority of the villagers are fishers and farmers. Moving to a hillside environment will require some lifestyle changes.

Q-3 Does the planned project interfere with facilities in the local community? x Yes No

Some duplication of facilities will be needed for the split locations between coast and hillside.

R. PUBLIC HEALTHR. PUBLIC HEALTH

R-1 Are there non-local workers who might bring disease to the project area? x Yes No

During construction, contractors from outside the region will bring in skilled workers. Controls will be implemented to screen workers to prevent introduction of disease to the project area.

R-2 If the project will cause transfer of people, does the new settlement area have a higher potential to cause health disturbance?

Yes x No

Adverse health effects may arise if the standard of living is lowered as a result of migration to the hillside location.

R-3 Is the planned project likely to increase the burden on local public health facilities (toilets, clean water, etc.)?

x Yes No

Facilities will be needed to service the hillside community in addition to those required for the coastal site.



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R-4 Could the planned project change the habitat of disease vectors with regard to:

a) changes in hydrology (water flow, depth, temperature) Yes x No

b) changes in morphology (slope, plant cover) x Yes No

c) climatic changes (rainfall and climatology) Yes x No

d) biological changes (composition of plants and food chains). x Yes No

Site morphology, plant and food chain composition have been changed during site preparation.

S. AESTHETICSS. AESTHETICS

S-1 Will the planned project change natural panorama or affect public spaces? x Yes No

The natural panorama at the site has been significantly changed by hillside vegetation clearance (Figures 7 -10). Housing and facilities construction will cause additional impacts on the natural panorama.

T. ARCHAEOLOGY, CULTURAL PRESERVES, AND HISTORICAL SITEST. ARCHAEOLOGY, CULTURAL PRESERVES, AND HISTORICAL SITEST-1 Will the planned project disturb archaeological sites, cultural preserves, or

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1.2 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

As required by Ministry of Environment Decree 308/2005, Tables 1.1 and 1.2 summarise project activities during the construction and operation (occupation) phases that are likely to impact the environment, the nature of the impacts, and their potential magnitude. Bapedalda, Banda Aceh, has requested inclusion of additional matrixes summarising UKL/UPL activities. These are contained in Appendix B.

Table 1.1 Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – construction phase.

Environmental ImpactCommentsSource Type Magnitude

Vegetation removal during clearance of the housing site and surrounding areas

Destruction of natural habitat. Risk of erosion, landslides, watershed damage, drainage problems.

Severe. Not managed to date.

No obvious available short- or medium- term mitigation measures. Long-term awareness and community sensitisation to environmental conservation needed.

Extraction and removal of non-renewable raw materials (sand, soil, gravel, rock, clay, etc.) for housing construction

Erosion, landslides, watershed and aesthetic damage, drainage.

Potentially severe if unmanaged.

Need to use licenced quarries or other government-authorised locations to obtain non-renewable raw materials. Rock will not be used in Aceh Jaya house foundations.

Acquisition of raw wood and lumber for housing construction

Deforestation, loss of habitat and endangered species, damage to watersheds.

Potentially severe if unmanaged.

To be done in accordance with BRR1, WWF2, and ADB3 guidelines. Plan to use alternative materials, such as aluminum window frames, gypsum interior walls.

Brick manufacture Deforestation due to removal of wood for fuel; smoke emissions from kilns. Clay removal from agricultural land.

Moderate to severe depending on the number of operating brick kilns.

Plan to use sand-cement blocks and “Calciboard” instead of bricks.

Transport of construction materials and equipment by road

Air pollution from road dust and vehicle emissions. Also noise and public safety concerns from increased

Locally moderate to high, especially for road dust during the dry season; temporary.

Also affects communities not receiving housing assistance.

1 Timber Administration: Information and Guidelines for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, NAD – Nias. Badan Rehabilitasi dan Rekonstruksi

(BRR) NAD-Nias. 2007. 2 Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines for Aceh. WWF. 2005.3 Environmentally Friendly Construction Material Procurement. ADB Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project. 2005.



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Table 1.1 (cont’d.) Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – construction phase.


On-site construction activities

Air pollution from dust; noise; public safety in relation to traffic and equipment.

Low; temporary. Observations at Aceh Besar construction sites indicated low, localised impacts. Nearby wild animals likely to be disturbed.

Disposal of construction wastes

Land use; land, surface water, and groundwater contamination; aesthetic effects. Air pollution if burned.

Low to moderate. Use authorised tsunami debris landfill areas. Reuse and recycle where possible.

In-migration of contractors’ construction workers.

Social and cultural stressors.

Moderate to high; temporary

Potential conflict due to village officials’ position that only local labour and supplier should be engaged.

Livelihoods Opportunities for small businesses serving contractors, workers.

Moderate, temporary. Food and equipment suppliers, and drivers will benefit

Table 1.2 Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – post-construction (occupation) phase.


Earthquake Destruction of land, property, water, human resources, and infrastructure.

Catastrophic Man-made protective measures will be put in place by “building back better” to minimise damage and loss of life.

Flash flood, erosion, landslide from cleared hillsides at and near the housing site

Destruction of land, property, water, human resources, and infrastructure.

Severe No obvious mitigation strategy available. Revegetating the hillside will require many years to provide effective protection. Site drainage options not yet determined

Removal of vegetation cover and wildlife habitat

Destruction of vegetation and animal life. Damage to watersheds and water supply.

Severe No obvious mitigation strategy available for current impacts. Long-term awareness and community sensitisation to environmental conservation needed.



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Table 1.2 (cont’d.) Potential sources, types, and magnitude of environmental impacts – post-construction (occupation) phase.

Environmental ImpactComments

Source Type MagnitudeWithdrawal of spring water for community supply

Depletion of water resources.

Moderate to severe American Red Cross WATSAN will plan and install water supply system. Need ongoing monitoring of quality and quantity.

Wastewater from houses and from commercial sources

Groundwater and surface water pollution – BOD5, coliform organisms, nutrients. Previously there were no discharges at the site

Low to moderate Sanitary waste management will be installed for CRC houses, but may not be available for other housing and facilities at the site. Education and awareness programs will be needed to change traditional sanitation practices.

Solid waste disposal Land use; land, surface water, and groundwater contamination; aesthetic effects. Air pollution if burned. No previous waste disposal at the site.

Low to moderate Solid waste management will be improved for CRC houses compared with pre-tsunami situation. Education and awareness programs will be needed to change traditional methods of solid waste disposal.

Energy supply Various from energy production and transmission facilities.

Low Overall strategy and planning of electrical supply to be done by PLN.

Community planning Community sustainability and wellbeing

Unknown Strategic planning is needed to create a sustainable community.

Livelihoods New livelihoods may be needed suited to hillside dwelling compared with life on the coast. Illegal logging is prevalent and likely to increase.

High NGOs are likely to provide training in new trades and skills. However, adapting to the new environment will take time, and encroachment into the forest threatens further expansion of vegetation and habitat destruction. Short-term mitigation measures are not obvious.



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2.0 SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PROGRAM

The following activities and issues have been identified as sources of potential and actual environmental impacts requiring management and monitoring based on answers to the List of Tests in Appendix II of Decree 308/2005:

Removal of vegetation cover and wildlife habitat; road construction. Susceptibility to earthquake, flash floods, erosion, and landslips. Acquisition of non-renewable and renewable raw materials for

construction, such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, bricks, and wood. Transportation of construction materials. On-site construction. Use of construction labour from outside the local area. Sources and distribution of fresh water. Disposal of domestic liquid wastes. Disposal of construction and domestic solid wastes. Internal community relations. Changes in community livelihoods at the relocation site, and the need

for greatly improved environmental awareness.

CRC plans for Environmental Management Activities (UKL) and Environmental Monitoring Activities (UPL) are designed to address some of these key concerns, and others that were identified during the environmental assessment. However, some key issues relating to removal of forest habitat and unauthorised logging cannot be effectively managed under the purview of CRC’s mandate.



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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES (UKL)

CRC is responsible for management of material procurement for, and construction of, housing and, in conjunction with other NGOs, will assist with the provision of some community facilities and infrastructure needs. American Red Cross (ARC) has responsibility for planning and implementing water supply and sanitation (WATSAN) requirements.

CRC will plan and implement the following environmental management activities to minimise adverse impacts and optimise positive impacts of housing and community development on the environment.

3.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.1.1 Land Acquisition

Before the tsunami, Crak Mong consisted of three coastal dusuns (hamlets): Drien Tameng, Alue Silimong, and Pulau Ie. The tsunami destroyed or irreparably damaged all buildings in the village with considerable loss of life. The current population eligible for housing assistance according to CRC statistics is 385 people in 112 households.CRC plans to assist with the construction of up to 49 houses for 170 survivors of the disaster at relocation site R2 consisting of approximately 16 ha of previously cleared hillside immediately above the existing coastal Crak Mong E1 location. Based on data available at the beginning of October 2007, 63 houses will be constructed for 215 former residents near the original village site on the coast. A separate UKL/UPL has been prepared for this location. There is additional land on the coast adjacent to the original site that could be used for housing, and in recent months (July to September 2007) increasing numbers of families have elected to remain on the coast, where the USAID Banda Aceh to Calang road will be rebuilt (see white “tramlines” in Figures 2 – 4).Comprehensive procedures have been agreed upon, and are being implemented, involving BRR, BPN, CRC, public and private land owners, to ensure that land surveys, mapping, and ownership are conducted equitably for the beneficiaries and the various levels of government. BRR is responsible for negotiations with individual property owners regarding acquisition of land, and for signing agreements confirming or transferring ownership. The following criteria are the framework for qualification of beneficiaries:

1. The family home was destroyed or damaged beyond repair by the tsunami and/or earthquake.

2. At the time of the tsunami the family was living in the home and was:

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c. a renter.3. At least one family member survived the tsunami.4. Where more than one family lived in the same house at the time

of the tsunami, each surviving family is eligible for a new house.

Formal legal and traditional inheritance rights are being recognized for family members who were living in the same house at the time of the tsunami, and where the head of the household is deceased as a result of the tsunami. These rights include:

a. children who have been orphaned; andb. women who have been widowed.

Post-disaster marriages occurring before June 1, 2006, are being recognized for the purpose of housing eligibility. At least one member of the new household must have previously lived in the village, and have lost their house in the disaster.

3.1.2 Flora and Fauna

Extensive land clearing and trail construction at the relocation site and in the surrounding areas have removed most of the original flora and fauna in advance of any formal site preparation authorised by CRC (Figures 5 - 13). Varied birdlife was evident in the shrub vegetation during site assessment visits. There is no evident, workable environmental management plan that can ameliorate the impacts to date or control further probable expansions into neighbouring forested areas.

3.1.3 Risk of Flooding and Erosion

As a result of extensive clearance of stabilising vegetation from the hillsides (Figures 7 - 10), there is a risk of landslips, flash floods, and erosion (Figures 5, 6, 13) during and after heavy rainfall. Stabilisation measures will be needed during construction to reduce the risks from these hazards in residential and surrounding hillside areas.

3.1.4 Raw Material Sources

There are now a few authorised quarries in Aceh Jaya for extraction of gravel and rock. However, there is ample evidence of “wild-cat” excavation and logging along the roadsides throughout the coastal plain and in the coast mountain range.The immediate and obvious environmental insults from illegal mining and logging are the ugly scars caused by such activities. The probable consequences are erosion, stream sedimentation, slope instability, and landslides which, in addition to being potential physical hazards, degrade



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watersheds and the appearance of the landscape in Aceh Jaya, and create an impression that such operations are condoned and acceptable.In addition, to using government-licensed quarries, CRC will make efforts to acquire materials removed during the rebuilding of the USAID-funded road from Banda Aceh to Calang. Coordination will be needed between CRC and USAID contractors to ensure that excavated sand, soil, rock, and gravel that are not needed for road fill are stored at specified locations for reuse in housing construction. Subsequent monitoring and policing of CRC construction material suppliers will be keys to the effective implementation of such initiatives.The materials of construction for CRC houses in Aceh Jaya will differ from those in Aceh Besar. Rock will not be used in the foundation area of the houses, and sand-cement blocks will be used in place of bricks. These changes will reduce the environmental impacts by eliminating the need for excavation of rocks, and the scavenging of clay and wood for brick kilns. In addition, CRC is examining the possibility of eliminating the use of wood from house frames, window frames, and doors, by substituting aluminum framing, and glass-fibre doors. Some wood may still be needed for the front verandah, but the quantities will be greatly reduced compared with previous houses in Aceh Besar.CRC will develop and implement procedures to ensure they, and their designated agents, require suppliers of raw materials for housing construction to provide documentary evidence that delivered goods are from government-approved sites or, if such sites have not been officially specified in Aceh Jaya, from locations authorised by CRC in consultation with Bapedalda. Contract requirements for suppliers of timber components will conform with BRR1, WWF2, and ADB3 advisories for reconstruction in Aceh (see Table 1.1 for reference citations). Current plans are for CRC to obtain the reduced lumber requirements for Aceh Jaya houses from overseas sources, but Indonesian suppliers are also under consideration.. Criteria specified in contracts with suppliers of raw materials for housing construction will provide the basis for monitoring and assessing their performance in relation to environmental conservation and protection.

3.1.5 Water Supply and Distribution

American Red Cross (ARC) WATSAN is responsible for planning and installing freshwater supply and distribution systems in Aceh Jaya. Preliminary proposals4 have been put forward for extensive water distribution systems from various sources in Aceh Jaya. However, these will take many years to install, and therefore ARC is assessing the availability of local sources for adequate supply and quality of freshwater.

4 ESP (Environmental Services Program). Infrastructure outline concept plan: kabupaten Aceh Jaya: water, sanitation, solid waste, drainage. USAID. February 2006.



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Prior to the tsunami, most Aceh Jaya coastal communities relied on groundwater as a readily accessible source of supply via shallow dug wells, since the depth of the water table is typically less than two metres in the coastal zone. At the Crak Mong hillside relocation site R2, groundwater is unlikely to be a significant source of water. The village geucik stated that spring water from the surrounding hills will be more than adequate to supply the relocation site and the original coastal location. However, the hillside R2 site is in the lower drainage basin of the watershed through which the supply flows, which increases the need for erosion control and safe wastewater disposal procedures at the site.Assessments of water requirements and supply options are to be conducted by ARC. Laboratory analysis results are shown in Table A4, Appendix A for a sample of spring water from a public outlet at the coastal Crak Mong site E1. The same source is also a candidate to supply site R2. CRC houses will be constructed with facilities for piped water, indoor plumbing, and wastewater collection and primary treatment. However, given the natural human tendency to resist change, it may be some time before the household plumbing is used as intended.Unofficial ARC estimates of water supply requirements specify 100 litres (L) per person per day, with additional capacity (estimated at 20%) for public markets and other business, institutional, and community buildings. For the projected immediate population of 170 in 49 houses, a total of approximately 20,000 L/day will be needed. The figure does not include losses during distribution, or requirements for future population growth. Rainwater is a supplementary source of supply that could be considered. Long-term average rainfall in Banda Aceh (the nearest place for which data are available) is 1,600 mm per year (Haider 20065). With this amount of precipitation, the average daily roof-drain water for each 45 m2 CRC house would be at least 200 litres, a portion of which could be stored, as is currently the case at some temporary houses. CRC permanent house design will include gutters and downspouts as a component of site drainage infrastructure, and these will also enable implementation of water conservation.

3.1.6 Wastewater Disposal

ARC WATSAN personnel are assessing the feasibility, benefits, and specifications for various wastewater treatment configurations and designs for “black water” (sewage) from toilets involving engineered and natural wetlands, and other in-ground systems. Individual house and communal systems are under consideration. A recent UNEP report (Haider 20065) recommended an arrangement where “several tens of houses” are connected to a single septic tank, from which the discharge flows to a leach/tile field or constructed wetland. Treatment options under consideration include:

5 Haider, J. Environmental aspects of reconstruction in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam two years after the tsunami: brown environmental issues. UNEP. October 2006.



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a septic tank for black water at each house, from which the outflow is treated by a sealed engineered wetland in the yard of the house; treatment of the combined outflow from septic tanks at multiple houses in a sealed engineered wetland; several such wetlands could be constructed throughout a dusun; collecting toilet waste from multiple houses in a single septic tank, from which the clarified effluent flows to an engineered wetland5

or a leach/tile drainage field; and the use of natural wetlands for polishing.

Treatment and disposal options for household grey-water are also under review by ARC. A key consideration in disposal of all household wastewater will be to avoid contamination of the watershed supplying hillside relocation R2 and coastal E1 Crak Mong sites. The building code for Aceh6 specifies a minimum separation distance of 10 metres between a wastewater treatment or disposal location and a clean water source. Crak Mong relocation site R2 does not have the same land restrictions as most coastal sites, so it should be practical to conform with the building code.

However, much of the proposed housing at Crak Mong R2 relocation site is on moderately steep slopes (Figures 5 – 8). Although the sandy hillside soil appeared to be well-suited to filtration beds, construction of in-ground wastewater handling, treatment, and transfer facilities on the sloping terrain will pose structural engineering challenges. In a geotechnical report on another hillside site, Golder Associates proposed the use of above-ground raised sand-beds or terraced wetlands. The geotechnical report for Crak Mong R2 was not available at the time of this environmental assessment was prepared.

Final polishing, if any, and discharge will require the wastewater to be conveyed to the coast. Maintenance of the infrastructure and piping will be essential for long-term effectiveness of the system.

3.1.7 Community Relations

There appears to be a few strong advocates for relocation to the hillside site among Crak Mong village officials, but significant and increasing numbers of residents prefer to remain on the coast, where traditional lifestyles and livelihoods can be maintained, and there is ready access to transportation and business on the Banda Aceh to Calang highway, which will be rebuilt along a similar route to the existing road through Crak Mong (Figures 2 – 4).

6 PU Building Code matrix of NAD Province. Shelter Data Pack, Book 3, Guidelines on Housing Repair and Construction, Matrix of Building Code, NAD Province; Chapter 2.2.4.c: Disposal and processing of wastewater. UN HIC and BRR. 2005.



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An overall community development plan is needed involving representatives of all points of view, with balanced input from those who wish to remain on the coast and those who voluntarily want to relocate to the hillside site. A robust and inclusive process of consensus and community rebuilding must be set up to achieve cohesion in village governance, planning, and organisation. Benefits and drawbacks of relocating to the hillside must be clearly and objectively stated and understood.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.2.1 Raw Material Sources and Construction Supplies

Projected quantities of the major materials and supplies required for construction of 45 m2 houses have been extrapolated from existing data for CRC houses built in Aceh Besar. Raw material resources (i.e., soil, sand, gravel, and wood) will be obtained from government-authorised locations or from designated sites agreed upon between CRC and Bapedalda during the pre-construction phase of the project, with the goals of minimising physical, biological, and aesthetic damage to the environment, and risks to workers, the public, communities, livelihoods, and infrastructure. Excess materials removed during route preparation for the USAID-funded road from Banda Aceh to Calang are also potential sources of supply for CRC housing.

Project management control procedures will include contractual requirements for suppliers to extract or obtain raw materials using techniques that minimise the risk of erosion or landslides, adverse effects on watersheds, visual aesthetic impacts, and incursions into previously undamaged areas. Contracts with transporters of raw materials will require them to verify the sources of their deliveries to construction sites.

3.2.1.1 Bricks

There are few brickworks in Aceh Jaya, so most brick supplies would have to be transported from kilns in Aceh Besar. Based on information from a brick manufacturer near dusun Alue Batak, desa Lhok Geulumpang, kecamatan Setia Bakti, daily output from a moderately-sized operation is 3,000 bricks. This level of production would supply sufficient bricks to construct approximately 150 houses per year. A total of 18 such brickworks would be needed to construct all the CRC houses planned for Aceh Jaya in one year. Brick kilns are fired with wood, and the heavy fuel demands result in substantial timber scavenging and consequent depletion of forest resources and damage to watersheds. The clay is often obtained from agricultural land, causing further reduction in valuable natural resources.As a consequence of these drawbacks, CRC favours the use of sand-cement blocks, but Aceh Jaya communities generally prefer houses to be constructed



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in the traditional manner with brick walls. Efforts will be made to minimise the use of bricks in all CRC housing developments in Aceh Jaya through prior discussions with communities, and construction of demonstration houses using sand-cement blocks.

3.2.1.2 Lumber

Alternative materials will be sought to replace wood for roof and window frames, and for doors and door frames in Aceh Jaya houses. Where wood must be used, it will be sourced from legally-procured timber supplies in accordance with BRR1, WWF2, and ADB3 guidelines (see Table 1.1 for reference citations) to the maximum extent possible under current conditions in Aceh. Proof of legitimacy will be required from vendors. Certified lumber will be used wherever practical. CRC recognises its role in the donor community’s responsibility to help conserve forest and watershed resources in Aceh and throughout Indonesia. To minimise adverse impacts on all types of natural resources and the environment from activities related to housing construction, CRC will specify relevant performance requirements related to sourcing and procurement of raw materials in supplier contracts as an integral component of the project management system and procedures.

3.2.2 Transportation of Materials and Supplies

During construction, traffic movement on the Banda Aceh to Calang road will increase substantially as materials and supplies are delivered to the various housing locations. A minimum of 30 return (60 total) 7-tonne truck journeys per house will be needed for the various types of raw materials and goods. For Crak Mong relocation site R2, the estimated minimum total number of journeys is approximately 3,000. The estimate is contingent on various assumptions, including optimum use of available box space for each load. In reality, it will not be practical to maximise the loading of every truck. There will also be deliveries of small items such as pipe joints, door hinges, sinks, toilets, light switches and fixtures, fuse boxes, handles, bolts, nails, and other hardware, and removal of construction wastes, which could add another 25% to the number of journeys. In addition, there will be movement of construction equipment and CRC vehicles. For reasons of transportation costs, efficiency, safety, and environmental protection, the haulage distance for all items will be minimised by sourcing supplies as close to the building sites as possible. The steep access road constructed by Crak Mong villagers to the site from the coast will have to be upgraded and re-routed to accommodate trucks and heavy equipment. This will probably entail further removal of hillside vegetation, and it will be necessary to incorporate slope stabilisation measures.The following environmental impacts and community health and safety concerns arise in connection with increased traffic movements during housing construction:

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o Road conditions and signage.o Vehicle condition, e.g., brakes, windshield, truck box, tires, steering, etc.o Overloading of trucks, and driving habits.o Pedestrian and motorcycle traffic in village areas and on the open road.

Environment and public healtho Vehicle noise and exhaust emissions.o Dust and debris blow-off from trucks.o Road dust emissions.

A wide range of Aceh Jaya residents will be subjected to these impacts, but the greatest concerns are likely to arise in communities that are not included in rebuilding efforts, where the people will bear costs of increased traffic volume with no evident benefits, and in villages where residents are waiting for construction of their home to begin.

3.2.2.1 Safety

The condition of the Banda Aceh to Calang road north of Lamno has deteriorated significantly over the past year, and is now in a similar poor state to the road between Lamno and Calang. All prefabricated and manufactured items needed for housing construction will most likely pass along this section of the road. However, authorised sources of bulk non-renewable raw materials have not yet been fully identified, and it is probable that some or all may be transported from south of Lamno, where long dirt stretches of the road are severely potholed, with surface water and mud pits during wet weather. While the poor driving conditions help to control traffic speed, the numerous obstacles, and detours to avoid them, increase the hazards.

Regular grading of dirt sections of the Banda Aceh to Calang road is required to provide the safest possible travel conditions. Posted speed limits are needed at the entrances to occupied areas alongside the road to help protect local inhabitants, and it may be advisable to augment and formalise homemade “sleeping policemen” that many communities have constructed to slow traffic. The Ministry of Public Works is officially responsible for road maintenance, and for installing signs and “traffic calming” measures.

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Construction site safety measures will be implemented rigorously for residents and workers. On-site security personnel will attempt to ensure that children and other local people do not encroach on areas where house construction is underway. Parents will be encouraged by means of posters, handouts, and community meetings to keep their children away from dangerous areas of traffic movement and construction activities.

3.2.2.2 Environment and Public Health

Specifications in contracts with haulage companies will include requirements that vehicle noise and exhaust emissions are controlled, i.e., mufflers are in good condition and are operating effectively, and that emission controls are in place so that there are no visible fumes from trucks under full load. Contracts will require vehicles transporting dusty materials (e.g., soil or sand) to use covers to minimise blow-off. The same requirements will apply to IFRC vehicles.

During dry conditions, dust created by vehicle movements is a severe problem along dirt sections of the Banda Aceh to Calang road. Poor visibility due to clouds of road dust significantly increases the hazards for vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, bystanders, and animals. It is also a health hazard and a nuisance, causing respiratory difficulties and eye irritation, and coating laundry, food, and surfaces inside and outside of homes and other buildings. While many members of beneficiary communities may be willing to endure temporary discomfort and inconvenience to obtain a new home, residents of non-involved villages, and those still waiting for their homes to be built, are unlikely to be as tolerant.

CRC will investigate the feasibility of using road dust suppression measures to reduce the impacts of these emissions on the public. Various commercial formulations are available to control road dust by wetting and binding surface particles. However, it has been shown that spraying seawater on road surfaces is one of the most effective, and inexpensive, means of dust suppression. Magnesium salts are the principal binding ingredients in proprietary solutions, and seawater contains a high concentration of these chemicals. The dust particle binding action is more important than mere wetting of the surface, since it provides longer-term control of dust emissions. Since all CRC reconstruction sites are near the coast, seawater could provide a cost-effective, simple remedy for the road dust problem. It will be important to ensure that road drainage is channelled directly to the sea to avoid increasing the salinity of soils and freshwater bodies. Responsibility for implementing road dust controls will be determined in discussions between CRC, the Ministry of Public Works, and other government agencies.


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to each CRC house, and/or to communal outlets distributed throughout the site. Data from the pre-construction assessment phase will be used to verify that water supply sources are sustainable. Project management procedures will be implemented to prevent contamination of groundwater during construction activities. Responsibility for water supply to additional housing planned by village officials has not been determined.

CRC houses will have gutters and downspouts to capture rainwater from the roof. As a conservation measure, this water could be collected and used to supplement the formal water supply source. In some villages a few temporary houses are already equipped with plastic barrels to store roof-drain water, which is used for various purposes such as laundry and watering gardens, but not for consumption because of fears about adverse effects on health. Ongoing education and awareness programs will be needed to familiarise all residents with alternative sources of water supply, and to socialise procedures for water usage and conservation from proposed new distribution and delivery facilities.


ARC WATSAN will install wastewater treatment and disposal facilities at CRC housing sites to handle “black water” from household and public toilets, and grey-water from other domestic and community sources, such as kitchens, markets, school, mosque, public buildings, etc.

Present plans are for each CRC house to be constructed with an adjacent two-compartment, sealed brick and cement septic tank, into which the in-house toilet will drain. Solids will settle in the first compartment, and the overflow to the second compartment will discharge to whichever treatment system is selected by ARC. However, installation of in-ground tanks on the sloping hillsides at Crak Mong R2 site may be impractical, and alternative solutions will have to be assessed during the pre-construction phase. In informal discussions, men in Aceh Jaya noted that indoor toilets are fine for women, but that male residents would continue to follow traditional practices using various outdoor venues. Consequently, ongoing education and awareness programs will be needed to encourage and promote behaviour changes over time in order to realise the full benefits from the improved sanitation facilities that will be installed.

Assuming that 80% of the water delivered to CRC houses is disposed of as waste, approximately 16,300 L/day will be discharged from the proposed maximum of 49 households and community facilities. Grey-water and rainwater runoff from roads and other paved areas will be collected in concrete surface drainage channels that are graded to promote outflow and to minimise standing water. The final discharge point for wastewater and rainwater will be the ocean, and measures will be needed to convey these flows from the hillside to avoid erosion and the risk of flooding. Natural wetlands on the coast could be used to polish the combined wastewater flow prior to final discharge.



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For this reason, and as an environmental conservation measure, efforts will be made to protect wetland areas during and after construction.

3.2.4.1 Flooding and Erosion

The absence of stabilising vegetation at the site and surrounding areas increases the chances of flash floods, landslips, and erosion. Engineering construction techniques appropriate to potentially unstable hillside terrain will be needed for housing, roads, wastewater collection and treatment, and site drainage to minimise the hazard. Short-term mitigation measures are unlikely to be effective in significantly reducing the hazard; for example any efforts to revegetate will require several years to become effective in providing slope stabilisation and controlling runoff.

Provision of site drainage will be a priority. Major avenues of run-off from the site will be identified, and the rainwater collected in a network of concrete drains and directed to roadside channels eventually flowing to the ocean via engineered conduits.

3.2.5 Solid Waste Management

For environmental and economic reasons, CRC will implement plans and procedures to minimise generation of solid wastes during construction activities. Wastes are a result of incomplete or inefficient use of purchased natural resources and supplies, and therefore loss control measures are an essential component of project management by CRC. Construction wastes will be stored in specified locations at each site, and regularly transported to a waste site in Banda Aceh when sufficient volume has accumulated. Unused non-renewable raw materials (sand, soil, gravel, rock), and other left-over materials and supplies will be taken to other CRC housing construction sites. Scrap metal, empty paint cans, wood trimmings, and other reusable or recyclable items will be provided to recyclers. Waste disposal requirements, including prohibition of on-site burning or burial of wastes, will be incorporated into contracts with suppliers and construction contractors.

3.2.6 Community Health

A vital component of CRC’s commitment to “build back better communities” is the creation of healthier environmental and living conditions. A recent WHO report7 stated that 88% of debilitating and fatal diarrhoea globally is attributable to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene. The report also noted that 40% of malaria deaths in Southeast Asia could be avoided by environmental management of accumulated water in low-spots and open drains, and in water storage sites and wastewater treatment ponds, which provide habitat for mosquito larvae. Incidences of dengue and lymphatic

7 Prüss-Üstün, A. and Corvalán, C. Preventing disease through healthy environments. Towards an estimate of the environmental burden of disease. WHO. 2006.



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filariasis, for which mosquitoes are also vectors, can also be substantially reduced by such measures.

Improvements in water supply, sanitation, and waste management planned by CRC and ARC are key components of a healthier living environment in Aceh Jaya. In planning and constructing housing sites and the associated infrastructure, CRC and ARC will address the need to minimise standing water by, for example, attending to land preparation and site levelling, rainwater drainage, covered domestic water storage, and eco-management of wetlands.


The local people recognise that the community does not have the skills required for housing construction, so they will accept construction workers from other parts of Indonesia in order to have their houses built. Workers from elsewhere will be expected to behave appropriately while in the area. CRC will include clauses in contracts to require that employers control their workers to ensure they do not harass or offend the local people. A procedure will be developed in cooperation with village officials to deal with complaints during the planning and construction phases concerning housing, ownership, and land issues; activities of construction workers; environment, health, and safety concerns; community facilities and livelihoods; and other matters related to CRC’s mandate.

3.2.8 Business and Work Opportunities

CRC contracts with transportation and construction firms will require them to make available employment and business opportunities to local residents and neighbouring villages.

Although only a few men in the community have construction experience, they and others may be interested in learning trades and skills during the rebuilding project. Openings for truck drivers and assistants will also arise. Small businesses in the area, such as restaurants and market vendors will benefit from the presence of construction crews, and there could be opportunities for the establishment of one or two emergency maintenance and repair shops for vehicles in the area.

3.3 POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The relocated community of Crak Mong faces, and may create further, environmental problems after construction is completed. Key issues relate to unauthorised logging and incursions into forest areas and endangered species’ habitat; the effects of the housing construction and further intrusions on watersheds; and the options for livelihoods in a hillside environment for people who have traditionally worked and lived on the coast, although this last concern may not be too serious since the relocation site is only 100-500. metres from the coast.



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3.3.1 Water Supply

Long-term supply of freshwater to communities will be possible only if the water sources are sustainable and are adequately maintained. Watersheds must be protected against indiscriminate logging, which alters water flow and quality. This is especially poignant in Crak Mong hillside R2, where the housing is located in the watershed that provides the water supply for R2 and E1 sites. In addition, logging is a source of livelihood for some members of the community. Unauthorised logging is likely to cause further damage to the watershed, adversely affecting water quality and quantity. Responsibility for management lies with government agencies, such as the Ministries of Forests, Environment, and Public Works. However, creating the opportunity and circumstances under which these impacts are enabled and facilitated is a responsibility of the project proponent.

Maintenance of water supply infrastructure is outlined in Section 3.3.6.


Settled solids and sludge from toilet waste at CRC houses will have to be removed periodically from septic tanks and safely disposed of. The procedure involves pumping the contents from the first compartment of each septic tank into a tanker truck for transport to a suitable disposal location. Since there are no facilities in Aceh for digestion of sewage sludge, and it is unlikely they will be built for some time, application on land is the simplest, most economical, and probably the only feasible method of sludge disposal for the foreseeable future in Aceh. Care will be needed in selecting locations for, and methods of, application to ensure the sludge does not pose a direct health risk or cause contamination of surface water or groundwater. Consultation with the Ministries of Health, Environment, Forests, and Public Works will be required to develop appropriate procedures and to determine responsibilities for sludge handling and disposal. International donor agencies may provide funding in the future for one or more sludge digestion units to serve Aceh Jaya. Maintenance requirements for sanitation facilities, operations, and infrastructure are described in Section 3.3.6.

Disposal of wastewater from non-CRC houses on the site has not yet been addressed.

3.3.3 Flood and Erosion Control

Flood and erosion control may be a serious challenge after housing construction and infrastructure provisions are completed, since pre-construction site clearance has created potentially unstable hillside slopes. At a minimum, there will be a need to continually maintain and upgrade drainage channels and revegetation initiatives. Responsibility will lie with the Department of Public Works, Department of Forests and the local community.



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However, given the current state of the surrounding areas, the flash flood, erosion, and landslip hazard will probably remain high.


Traditional methods of dealing with solid wastes throughout Aceh Jaya involve burning, burying, and dumping in selected and random locations. Combustible organic materials are burned by each household every day or two. Plastics and non-combustibles are buried or deposited on roadsides, stream and river banks, drainage channels, and any other convenient location.

According to a recent UNEP document (Haider 2006 – see previous footnote 5), Aceh Jaya residents generate an estimated 0.6 kg/person/day of solid waste. Another report (ESP - see previous footnote 4) estimates 2.5 L waste per capita per day at a density of 0.2 – 0.3 kg/L, which is in line with the UNEP figure. An estimated 65 – 80% of the waste is organic kitchen and garden material, which could be composted rather than burned.

Based on the above data, the projected initial population in CRC houses will generate an estimated 100 kg (0.42 m3) of domestic solid waste per day. Interpolating figures in the ESP report4, markets and public facilities are predicted to contribute a further 25% or thereabouts, resulting in a total of approximately 125 kg (0.53 m3) of garbage daily.

Installation of receptacles for individual household waste is planned for the construction phase and, in time, provisions will be made for garbage pick-up, transfer to a temporary storage site (TPS), and subsequent final disposal in a sanitary landfill (TPA). In order to be used, new provisions for waste disposal will need to be conveniently placed for individual households. Even then, traditional methods of waste handling probably will continue to be the norm in the community for some time to come, until awareness programs and practices are adequately socialised. Development of sanitary landfill facilities for Aceh Jaya are planned through international donor projects, and managed by the Department of Public Works. The private sector could be engaged to collect and transport garbage, and to operate and maintain temporary storage areas and landfills, offering additional sources of livelihoods and income for local residents.

3.3.5 Landscaping

The proposed housing site is on a southwest-facing hillside exposed to sun and wind. Once construction has been completed, the residents could be engaged in landscaping the site to provide shade and shelter, erosion control, fruit and vegetable crops, and aesthetic benefits. It is likely that various NGOs would be willing to assist with these endeavours.



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3.3.6 Facilities Maintenance

Continual, routine maintenance of fresh water and sanitation, flood and erosion control, and solid waste handling facilities will be vital to the health, wellbeing, and sustainability of the community. The required activities will also offer new livelihood opportunities to residents.

Fresh water sources and distribution systems will require regular maintenance and prompt repairs to ensure a reliable, safe supply. Sanitation facilities and infrastructure, such as septic tanks and piping, treatment units (leach/tile fields and/or engineered wetlands), and surface drainage and discharge channels must be kept in working order, and free of detritus that could cause blockages. In locations such as drains and surface pools, standing water should be removed on a routine weekly basis, where practical, to reduce breeding sites for mosquitoes. Solid waste handling and disposal facilities and procedures need daily attention to maintain effective control of health and safety hazards, and to reduce environmental contamination from accidental or intentional dispersion of wastes.

Practical procedures and skills for local implementation of maintenance requirements will be developed in collaboration with the community as a component of the awareness, education, and training programs described in the next section. Responsibility for these activities will be shared by various NGOs, government agencies, and community residents.

3.3.7 Environmental Awareness, Education, and Training

Implicit in CRC’s commitment to “build communities”, and the NGO and international donor agencies’ promise to “build back better”, is an obligation to provide support for the software of community development and livelihoods in order to back-up and optimise use of the hardware provided in the form of houses, public facilities, and infrastructure. Traditional lifestyle practices, such as use of the outdoors for toilets, burning and random dumping of garbage, use of surface waters as sewers and solid waste conduits, consumption of impure water supplies, and indiscriminate logging and removal of hillside vegetation are unlikely to change significantly in the short-term, regardless of the improved living conditions and facilities provided by CRC and others.

In the past 50 or so years western countries have implemented waste management programs that have transformed previously dirty, untidy towns and cities, and grossly polluted rivers into cleaner, more healthy living environments. Lessons learned from strategies, plans, and initiatives in these countries can be adapted and applied in Aceh Jaya communities to help raise awareness, change behaviours, and improve understanding of the importance of long-term environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability.

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and training programs to help optimise the benefits of the new housing developments. Schools, women’s groups, and other community organisations are avenues through which gains can be made in awareness and understanding of the links between lifestyle practices and behaviours, waste management, preventive maintenance, environmental sustainability, and health. Specifically, the following areas should be targeted for awareness, education, and vocational knowledge and skills training:

Conservation of hillside and forest vegetation for erosion control and protection of fresh water supplies.

Effects of excessive logging on forest and ecological values and benefits, and on watersheds.

Rainwater capture, storage, use, and health concerns. Wastewater treatment and disposal. Use and maintenance of sanitation facilities, including engineered

wetlands, if developed. Mosquito control. Solid waste management practices. Composting and recycling of food and garden wastes. Conservation of wetlands. Importance of routine maintenance of structures and facilities for water

supply, sanitation, flood control, and solid waste handling and disposal.

Knowledge and skills training in alternative livelihoods, including community facilities’ operation and maintenance requirements.

Other traditional and non-traditional livelihood opportunities.Government-sponsored programs in Aceh Jaya to encourage improved environmental care, analogous to the Ministry of Environment ADIPURA (clean cities) initiative, could promote competition among communities to implement healthier environmental behaviours and practises.

3.3.8 Business Opportunities and Livelihoods

Many of the traditional sources of livelihood, such as farming, animal husbandry, fishing and roadside businesses, which were sources of income for many people on the coast before the tsunami will be more difficult to pursue from the new location. Hunting and logging will be more convenient from a hillside base, at probable costs to the environment. Work opportunities may arise through the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities developed during the rebuilding program. Water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste handling, and flood control will require ongoing attention and improvement. Business and skills training for new occupations may be offered to residents by some of the many NGOs active in Aceh Jaya. They will be



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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ACTIVITIES (UPL)

CRC will implement the following program to monitor activities that may impact the environment at each stage of the project. Personnel will be assigned to ensure that all elements of the environmental management and monitoring plans are implemented, with the goal of continually improving performance.

4.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

4.1.1 Land Acquisition

Monitoring plan. Monitor land and cadastral surveys, acquisition, and ownership to ensure complete, equitable allocation of houses to eligible beneficiaries.

Frequency and responsibility. Continually during pre-construction and construction phases by CRC management in Banda Aceh and field officers in Lamno, BRR and BPN, and by CRC’s planning contractor, McElhanney.

4.1.2 Flora and Fauna

Monitoring plan. Because there has already been extensive changes in flora and faunal habitat at the proposed relocation site and in the surrounding areas as a result of logging, land clearance, and trail construction, monitoring will be a passive record of the environmental impacts to date and ongoing effects from further activities. CRC does not have the authority to control these activities. However, the organisation recognises its obligation to strive to minimise adverse environmental effects associated with the Shelter Program.

Frequency and responsibility. CRC will work with the responsible government agencies, such as Ministry of Forests and Bapedalda, to try to contain the spread of incursions into forested hillside areas surrounding Crak Mong relocation site R2. However, in the short-term it does not appear to be feasible to prevent ongoing damage to the environment near this site.

4.1.3 Risk of Flooding and Erosion

Monitoring plan. Geotechnical surveys have been conducted to determine the stability of the hillside substrate, and to assess the potential for flash floods, landslips, and erosion caused by rainfall run-off at the relocation site.

Frequency and responsibility. In the pre-construction period, these activities have been done by Golder Associates to provide baseline information on the risk of serious accident from flooding and landslips.



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4.1.4 Raw Material Sources

Monitoring plan. Advocate and track government initiatives to specify and certify authorised sites in Aceh Jaya for extraction of renewable and non-renewable raw materials (i.e., wood, soil, sand, gravel, rock, clay) for housing construction. Monitor availability and locations of surplus non-renewable construction raw materials produced during route preparation for construction of the USAID road from Banda Aceh to Calang. Monitor the preparation of CRC contracts with raw material suppliers and transportation companies to ensure requirements that materials are obtained only from authorised sources, and penalties for non-compliance, are specified.

Frequency and responsibility. As required in discussions on development of government-authorised sites and for contract terms by CRC management in Banda Aceh. For USAID roadworks, weekly by CRC field officers.


Monitoring plan. Sample and analyse potential sources of fresh water to assess their quality, quantity, sustainability, and suitability for potable and other uses.

Frequency and responsibility. Monthly by ARC for each prospective source until a decision has been made. A sample of spring water that may be used at the site was collected for laboratory analysis during the environmental assessment visit. Results are shown in Table A4, Appendix A.


Monitoring plan. Assess performance needs for wastewater treatment facilities, and monitor space requirements and availability at the housing area based on projected population and land use to specify the optimum process, configuration, and construction for wastewater treatment and disposal. Monitor natural wetland water quality on the coast, and wastewater polishing capacity at the site.

Frequency and responsibility. Continuously by ARC for treatment performance and space needs, and monthly for natural wetland water quality and polishing capability until a decision has been made on the location, design, and configuration of wastewater treatment facilities and discharges.


Monitoring plan. Review process and outcomes at community meetings to discuss construction plans, environmental protection and conservation needs, water supply plans and options, waste management, community strategic planning. Ensure all villagers’ interests are fairly represented and heard, and consensus is achieved.



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Frequency and responsibility. Biweekly (semi-monthly), until understanding and rapprochement has been reached regarding existing and relocation preferences, advantages, and drawbacks. CRC field officers can assist with process facilitation and, where required, mediation, but the villagers must take ultimate responsibility for resolving any disagreements.

4.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

4.2.1 Raw Material Sources and Construction Supplies

Monitoring plan. Visual spot checks will be conducted at locations where non-renewable raw materials are extracted (a) to verify that only authorised sources are used; (b) to assess environmental impacts of extraction procedures with regard to erosion potential, impacts on watershed integrity, and aesthetic effects; (c) and to ensure that raw material shipments are accompanied by valid documentation. Spot checks will also be carried out on documentation provided by transportation company employees when delivering loads to housing sites to monitor compliance with contract requirements for acquisition of supplies only from authorised locations. For wood shipments, the accompanying documentation will be monitored to verify that the source and legality of supplies are in accordance with contract requirements.

Frequency and responsibility. Daily for documentation with deliveries of non-renewable raw materials at construction sites; weekly for non-renewable supply sources; and for every shipment of lumber throughout the construction period. CRC Banda Aceh management will be responsible for planning and implementing the monitoring program with support from staff environmental advisors and field officers.

4.2.2 Transportation of Materials and Supplies

Monitoring plan. Transportation logistics for materials and supplies will be monitored to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness, and minimum environmental impacts. Environmentally-related factors to be monitored will include optimum use of truck load capacity, minimum haulage distance, and scheduling to provide timely deliveries to building sites.

Frequency and responsibility. Daily by CRC construction management personnel and field officers.

4.2.2.1 Safety, Environment, and Health

Monitoring plan. Spot checks will be carried out to verify:



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Safe road conditions, and adequate posting of road signs; the Ministry of Public Works will be notified of any deficiencies. Safe loading and roadworthy condition of vehicles transporting construction materials and equipment, and competent driving by operators. Monitoring will include checks that vehicle mufflers and exhaust emission controls are operating effectively, and that truck boxes are fitted with covers when dusty loads are carried. Drivers and truck owners will be notified of any deficiencies, and cautioned, if necessary, regarding future performance and consequences of subsequent non-compliance with contract terms and conditions. The effectiveness of road dust suppression measures. Any additional mitigation measures required will be immediately communicated to personnel responsible for dust control. Flooded road sections, and “wetspots” where mud pits have formed due to rainfall, are provided with means of safe passage. Adequate measures are in place to protect the environment, and the health and safety of community members on construction sites.

Interviews will be conducted at communities along transportation routes to monitor public opinion regarding the effectiveness of health, safety, and environmental management measures. Community meetings and informal discussions with local residents will provide opportunities to monitor feedback on construction site environmental, health, and safety procedures.

Frequency and responsibility. All the above monitoring activities will be carried out daily by staff environmental advisors and field officers, reporting to CRC construction management personnel.


Monitoring plan. Construction of water delivery systems from source(s) to housing sites will be monitored to ensure piping is routed so as to cause minimum environmental impact. Water sources will be monitored by visual inspection and sampling to ensure water quality is maintained, and extraction of water does not significantly impact other important uses or watershed needs. Configurations and procedures for rainwater conservation and use will be monitored to optimise efficiency of recovery, storage, and use. Rainwater captured from house roof drains, and groundwater from hillside R2 site and the coastal E1 site, will be sampled to assess ongoing water quality for future decisions on alternative and supplementary sources of supply and, for groundwater, to also ensure construction activities are not causing contamination.

Frequency and responsibility. ARC personnel will be responsible for monitoring any impacts during the installation of water supply infrastructure, and for assessing water quality. Monitoring of delivery systems will be on a continual



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basis during installation. Spring water and groundwater sampling will be conducted monthly during housing construction. Roof drain rainwater will be sampled quarterly to monitor changes due to seasonal variations and storage time. Samples will be analysed in accordance with requirements in Decision of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 907/MENKES/VII/2002 concerning Drinking Water Quality Supervision and its Requirements.


Monitoring plan. During construction of wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, the design and location of installations such as septic tanks, piping, leach/tile fields, surface drains, and engineered wetlands will be monitored to control potential impacts on the natural environment, in particular, on surface waters and groundwater. Groundwater quality sampling will be conducted as described under the water supply and use monitoring plan. Coastal wetlands water, vegetation, and bottom sediments will also be sampled to acquire further baseline data and to assess purification and waste assimilation capacity.

Frequency and responsibility. ARC personnel will be responsible for monitoring the installation of wastewater treatment and disposal infrastructure. Construction of facilities will be monitored daily. Sampling for laboratory analysis will be conducted monthly for groundwater, and quarterly (three-month intervals) for wetlands.

4.2.4.1 Flooding and Erosion

Monitoring plan. The effectiveness of site drainage channels and conduits in safely and efficiently collecting and removing storm water will be monitored, and improvements in design, location, and routing will be made if needed.

Frequency and responsibility. CRC, ARC, and construction contractors will be responsible for conducting routine observations on rainwater run-off patterns, and the effectiveness of installed drains to collect and remove it from the site safely and without erosion. CRC will be the lead agency for this component of the monitoring plan during construction, since the safety of houses and the community depends on proper design and location of drainage channels.


Monitoring plan. Waste minimisation, reuse, recycle, storage, and disposal will be monitored during the construction phase to ensure efficient use of raw materials and supplies, and to reduce environmental impacts of disposal. Proper use of on-site solid waste storage areas will be checked, as will the effectiveness of reuse and recycling initiatives, and the transport of wastes to a final authorised disposal site. Amounts of various types of wastes, such as raw materials, metal and wood trimmings, paint cans, unused cement,



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packaging, etc. will be logged to improve construction management procedures and loss controls, and to reduce environmental impacts.

Frequency and responsibility. CRC construction managers will be responsible for ensuring that contractors, staff environmental advisors and field officers continually monitor solid waste handling and disposal procedures during construction, including the prohibition on burning and burying wastes.

4.2.6 Community Health

Monitoring plan. Site surveys will be conducted during the construction phase to detect temporary, and potential permanent, low spots on housing sites, where water could accumulate and provide breeding sites for mosquitoes. Rainwater drains will also be monitored to identify and remediate locations where water may pool.

Frequency and responsibility. Monitoring of site preparation and drainage channels for actual and potential water accumulation will be conducted routinely by CRC and ARC environmental staff and field officers at a minimum frequency of once per week. Corrective measures, if required, will be conveyed to construction managers.


Monitoring plan. Internal community relations concerning provision and construction of houses, and relations between residents and construction crews will be assessed through formal and informal discussions with community officials, family members, and workers. The effectiveness of complaint procedures will be monitored, and adjustments made if needed to ensure prompt and fair treatment of any issues.

Frequency and responsibility. CRC field managers and officers will be responsible on an ongoing basis before and during construction to monitor internal and external community relations and, jointly with community leaders, to facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes related to housing construction.

4.2.8 Business and Work Opportunities

Monitoring plan. Through communication and exchange of ideas with village leaders and residents, opportunities will be assessed for ways in which local people can participate directly and indirectly in housing construction employment and related businesses. Contractor employee rosters, and postings for openings will be monitored to ensure local representation is considered, when possible.

Frequency and responsibility. CRC field managers and officers on an ongoing basis during the construction phase.



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4.3 POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, education, awareness, and skills training programs will be essential to ensure the sustainability and wellbeing of the rebuilt community. CRC cannot commit to undertake long-term maintenance or environmental monitoring of Aceh Jaya communities, and it will be incumbent on national, provincial, and local governments to provide support for facilities and infrastructure provided in the “build back better” initiatives of the Shelter Program, with potential input from donor agencies. CRC will engage in discussions with the various levels of government, NGOs, and foreign government aid agencies to facilitate establishment of responsibilities for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. The following proposed monitoring plan to address long-term needs of the new community is subject to amendment by agencies who ultimately will be accountable for implementing the plan.


Monitoring plan and frequency. If, as expected, spring-water is used as the principal source of supply, the surrounding watershed areas must be monitored to ensure that logging and other potentially destructive activities do not adversely affect water quality and quantity. This is especially critical in the case of Crak Mong relocation site R2, since there is ample evidence of unauthorised logging surrounding the site. Year-round sufficiency of water supply must be verified by monitoring seasonal variations of the volume available. All sources of water used in the community, including shallow groundwater and borehole water supplies, if used, should be sampled and analysed routinely to assess their suitability for human consumption and other uses. Water should be obtained from all sources (spring, borehole, and a representative number of shallow wells), for analysis of relevant parameters related to drinking water and other household uses.

Watershed conditions, and year-round flow-rate and volume from spring and borehole sources, should be monitored monthly for at least the first two years. Water quality surveys should be conducted initially on a monthly schedule, progressively decreasing to quarterly (every three months) if laboratory results demonstrate that water quality is acceptable. This is a key public health issue.


Monitoring plan and frequency. Wastewater and rainwater run-off should be initially sampled monthly at surface locations where they discharge to receiving waters such as wetland, river, stream, or ocean. Monthly monitoring of surface receiving water quality also should be undertaken in the vicinity of discharges or subsurface outflows for early detection of any contamination. Groundwater sampling at R2 and E1 sites will also provide information on any subsurface contamination due to wastewater treatment and disposal. Water quality variables to be monitored will be in accordance with Government



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Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 82/2001 concerning Water Quality Management and Water Pollution Control, and State Minister of Environment Decree No. 115/2003 concerning Guidelines for Determining the Status of Water Quality.

The volume of septic tank sludge should be monitored at six month intervals for a representative number of households to determine the rate of accumulation and required frequency of removal. To protect the environment and public health, sludge application on land, and any adjacent water bodies, including groundwater, must be monitored monthly for the first six months after application, and subsequently at a frequency to be determined through consultation with Bapedalda and other relevant Ministries. Soil pathogens, and water quality variables required by the above-noted legislation should be monitored.

4.3.3 Flood and Erosion Control

Monitoring plan and frequency. Ongoing visual monitoring will be needed at the site to check for instability, signs of landslips, erosion, and subsurface streams on the surrounding hillsides. The effectiveness of any revegetation programs should also be monitored and improvements or expansions implemented when needed.


Monitoring plan and frequency. Solid waste management plans for the community have not yet been developed. It will be necessary to monitor volumes and, if possible, weights and general classes of solid wastes generated, initially on a weekly basis, to optimise plans for reuse, recycle, and disposal. Disposal practices and preferences of residents, market stall owners, and other businesses should be also be monitored each week to design appropriate handling and transportation plans, and suitable awareness and education programs for the community. Plans for neighbouring communities should be monitored with a view to coordinating solid waste management plans.

4.3.5 Landscaping

Monitoring plan and frequency. The effectiveness of landscaping initiatives in providing shade, erosion control, and attractive and useful garden and community crops should be monitored periodically.

4.3.6 Facilities Maintenance

Monitoring plan and frequency. Maintenance procedures for fresh water sources and distribution, sanitation, flood control, and solid waste handling and disposal facilities and operations should be monitored daily to verify their effectiveness as part of a community development program.



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4.3.7 Environmental Awareness, Education, and Training

Monitoring plan and frequency. Evaluation of the effectiveness and success of education and training programs should be an integral component of their design. Monitoring the retention, understanding, and transfer of knowledge, skills, and behaviours into everyday living, and consequent effects on the quality of the environment, public health, and individual and community lifestyles should be incorporated into each program as a feedback mechanism to improve content, communication, and training methods.

4.3.8 Business Opportunities and Livelihoods

Monitoring plan and frequency. Ongoing assessment should be undertaken of emerging business and livelihood opportunities in the community, and of successful and unsuccessful ventures and skills training to refine and improve methods of identification and implementation. Monitoring new business and employment opportunities needs to be a permanent focus for the community, assisted by government, NGOs, and other donor agencies. More intensive monitoring and, when needed, course correction, will be required for Crak Mong R2 site because of the changes in location, livelihoods, and lifestyle that will be needed to survive in a hillside environment compared with working and living on the coast.

4.4 RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AND FUNDING FOR UKL/UPL

Implementation, funding, and oversight of the environmental management and monitoring plans will be the responsibility of the agencies shown in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1 Implementation of environmental management activities (UKL) and environmental monitoring activities (UPL).

UKL/UPL Activity ProjectPhase

Responsible Agency Funding Oversight Agency1

Land acquisition Pre-construct. BRR, BPN BRR, BPN BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests

Forest removal All phases Ministry of Forests

Ministry of Forests

Ministry of Forests, Bapdealda

Flood control, erosion, drainage

Pre-construct. CRC CRCBapedalda,

Ministry of Public WorksConstruction TBD2 TBD2

Post-construct. Local Gov’t TBD2

Raw material sources – authorised supplies

Pre-construct.CRC, Bapedalda,

Ministry of Energy and Min.

Res.

Ministry of Energy and Min.

Res.Bapedalda,

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Construction CRC CRC

Transportation of Pre-construct. CRC CRC Bapedalda,



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materials – health, safety, environment

Ministry of Public Works

Construction CRC CRC

Road maintenance Construction CRC, Ministry of Public Works

CRC, Ministry of Public Works

Vehicle maintenance Construction CRC CRC Bapedalda

Water supply and distribution

Pre-construct. ARC ARCBapedalda, Ministries of Health and Public Works

Construction ARC ARC


Wastewater and sanitation

Pre-construct. ARC ARCBapedalda, Ministries of Health and Public WorksConstruction ARC ARC




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Table 4.1 (cont’d.) Implementation of environmental management activities (UKL) and environmental monitoring activities (UPL).

UKL/UPL Activity ProjectPhase

Responsible Agency Funding Oversight Agency1

Solid waste management

Construction CRC CRC Bapedalda, Ministries of Health and Public WorksPost-construct. Local Gov’t TBD2

Community health Construction CRC CRC Bapedalda, Ministry of HealthPost-construct. Local Gov’t TBD2

Community relations Construction CRC CRC Ministry of Social Affairs


Business and work opportunities

Construction CRC CRC Ministry of Labour and TransmigrationPost-construct. Local Gov’t TBD2

Landscaping Construction CRC CRC Bapedalda


Facilities maintenance

Post-construct. Local Gov’t, TBD2

TBD2 Ministry of Public Works

Environmental awareness, education and skills training

Post-construct. Local Gov’t, TBD2

TBD2 Bapedalda,Ministry of Labour and

Transmigration1 District level office, except for Bapedalda. 2 To be determined. NGOs and other donors are potential funding agencies and responsible parties.



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FIGURES

Figure 1 AIPRD site plan for Crak Mong R2 December 2006.


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Figure 2a North Crak Mong before the tsunami.





Figure 2b North Crak Mong after the tsunami.



Figure 3a Central Crak Mong before the tsunami. Relocation site R2 is in the bottom left contoured area.



Figure 3b Central Crak Mong after the tsunami. Relocation site R2 is in the bottom left contoured area.



Figure 4a South Crak Mong before the tsunami.



Figure 4b South Crak Mong after the tsunami.



Figure 5 Cleared area with potential for erosion and slippage.

Figure 6 Erosion on cleared area.

Figure 7 Cleared area on hillside.



Figure 8 Cleared area above Crak Mong E1 site. Figure 9 Cleared land on hillside.

Figure 10 Cleared trail on hillside.



Figure 11 Early stage construction of elementary school July 2007.

Figure 12 Rocks removed from Crak Mong R2 hillside.

Figure 13 Trail from site susceptible to flash floods.



Appendix A

Water Quality Assessment

APPENDIX A

WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT

FIELD SAMPLING METHODS

Sample Containers, Sample Storage and Shipment – General Information

Table A1 provides details of sample bottle materials, volumes, and preservation methods for the various types of analysis. All bottles were new, and pre-treated by the analytical laboratory when required, before shipment to the field. The volume and number of bottles were sufficient to permit a full suite of analyses to be conducted. The mouth of each plastic bottle was fitted with a polyethylene insert and cap to form a double seal. Metal caps on glass bottles had a polystyrene liner or polyethylene insert to prevent direct contact of the water sample with metal, and to provide an airtight seal. At all times, care was taken to eliminate the risk of contaminating sampling equipment, bottle and bottle cap surfaces, and the collected samples.

Chemical preservative was added to a sample bottle, if required (as indicated in Table A1), immediately after collection. Bottles were filled completely to avoid air entrainment. A travel blank containing deionised water was included in the sampling program.

Following collection, sample bottles were stored in insulated coolers, and chilled using pre-frozen plastic ice packs prior to shipment by air from Banda Aceh to Jakarta at the end of the day. Glass sample bottles were protected from breakage during storage and shipment using plastic “bubble wrap”. Coolers were sealed by airline security personnel in the presence of the sampling team prior to loading at Banda Aceh airport. A Hatfield Indonesia technical staff member accompanied the samples from the time of collection to the point of delivery and acceptance for chemical analysis at ALS Indonesia laboratory, Bogor within 24 hours of collection. Documented chain of custody procedures were followed to ensure sample integrity.

Sampling ProceduresHillside spring water was collected directly into sample bottles from a public faucet at Crak Mong existing (E1) coastal housing site. The same spring water source of supply is being proposed by village officials for hillside R2 site. The water was clear and was preserved without filtration. Table A2 shows the sample site coordinates.

LABORATORY ANALYTICAL METHODSAnalyses were undertaken by PT ALS Indonesia laboratory in Bogor, West Java. A summary of the analytical methods used is presented in the following sections.



The sample was analysed in accordance with requirements in Decision of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 907/MENKES/VII/2002 concerning Drinking Water Quality Supervision and its Requirements, omitting odour, taste, total cyanide, radioactivity, VOC, and pesticides; and adding TSS, alkalinity, salinity, ammonia, calcium, magnesium, potassium, COD, BOD5, oil and grease. Physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics were analysed using APHA procedures described in “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater”, 20th edition. Method references are listed in Table A4, together with detection limits for each analysis.

Laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality ControlProcedures conformed with international standards of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) throughout the analyses. The chain of custody that began in the field at the time of collection was continued on receipt of the sample at the laboratory. A copy of the chain of custody form was returned to PT Hatfield Indonesia with the paper copy of the completed analysis results.

Elements of quality control routinely undertaken by ALS Indonesia include method blanks, replicate analyses of samples, spike recoveries, and analysis of certified and standard reference samples to assess accuracy and precision. A travel blank was included with the samples submitted. This is a sample of laboratory deionised water that is taken to the field and returned unopened to the laboratory as a means of monitoring potential contamination during shipment.

QA provides an overall assessment of analytical laboratory competence and procedures, and includes participation in inter-laboratory analysis programmes, control charting of methods and instrumental performance, statistical analysis of laboratory QC data trends over time, and certification by independent external agencies. Quality control procedures included:

1. Replicate laboratory analyses.2. Method blank analyses of deionised water.

Determinations of analyte recoveries from reference samples (see Table A3).

Table A1 Sample bottles, volumes, and preservation methods.

Analysis Bottle type Vol (mL) PreservativeMajor cations, anions; physical properties

Polyethylene 1000 None

Metals Polyethylene 125 10% Nitric acid

Mercury Amber glass 125 10% Nitric acid

Hexavalent chromium Polyethylene 250 10% Sulphuric acid

Sulphide Polyethylene 125 10% Zinc acetate and sodium hydroxide

Ammonia, nitrate, nitrite Polyethylene 250 10% Sulphuric acid



Surfactants, COD Amber glass 1000 10% Sulphuric acid

Oil and grease Amber glass 1000 Pre-rinsed with solvent

Coliforms Polycarbonate 100 Sterilized

Table A2 Water sample from Crak Mong site E1 (same source as for site R2).Location Coordinates Date, Time

Public faucet delivering hillside spring water to temporary housing site at Crak Mong E1

N 4 54 4.50E 95 24 2.38

16-07-0709.00

Table A3 Laboratory analytical methods, detection limits, and quality control.

Analysis Units Detection Limit Method1 Method

Blank2

Reference Material

% Recovery3

Physical TestsColour TCU 5 APHA 2120D ND 99

pH - - APHA 4500H ND -

Hardness-total (calculated) mg/L 1 APHA 2340B ND -

Salinity 0/00 0.5 APHA 2520B ND -

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 1 APHA 2540C ND -

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 1 APHA 2540D ND -

Turbidity NTU 0.5 APHA 2130B ND 96

Dissolved AnionsAlkalinity-total as CaCO3 mg/L 1 APHA 3230B ND -

Chloride Cl- mg/L 0.5 APHA 4500 Cl- E ND 96

Fluoride F- mg/L 0.02 APHA 4500 F- C ND 97

Sulphate SO42- mg/L 2 APHA 4500 SO4

2- E ND 100

Sulphide H2S mg/L 0.002 APHA 4500 S2- G ND 102

NutrientsAmmonia - N mg/L 0.02 APHA 4500 NH3 D ND 104

Nitrate - N mg/L 0.005 APHA 4500 NO3 E ND 104

Nitrite - N mg/L 0.001 APHA 4500 NO2 B ND 88

MetalsAluminum Al mg/L 0.01 APHA 3125B ND 107

Arsenic As mg/L 0.0005 APHA 3114C ND 89

Barium Ba mg/L 0.01 APHA 3125B ND 94

Cadmium Cd mg/L 0.0001 APHA3125B ND 103

Calcium Ca mg/L 0.05 APHA 3120B ND 106

Chromium VI Cr mg/L 0.01 APHA 3500 Cr B ND -

Copper Cu mg/L 0.01 APHA 3120B ND 100

Iron Fe mg/L 0.005 APHA 3120B ND 80

Lead Pb mg/L 0.05 APHA 3120B ND 102

Magnesium Mg mg/L 0.05 APHA 3120B ND 100

Manganese Mn mg/L 0.01 APHA 3120B ND 94



Mercury Hg mg/L 0.00005 APHA 3112B ND 96

Potassium K mg/L 0.05 APHA 3111B ND 1131 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th edition. APHA, AWWA, WPCF.2 Method blank ND for each sample set. ND = Not Detected. 3 Percentage recovery of known amount of reference material.



Table A3 (cont’d) Laboratory analytical methods, detection limits, and quality control results.

Analysis Units Detection Limit Method1 Method

Blank2

Reference Material

% Recovery3

Selenium Se mg/L 0.0005 APHA 3114C ND 106

Silver Ag mg/L 0.02 APHA 3120B ND 103

Sodium Na mg/L 0.05 APHA 3111B ND 117

Zinc Zn mg/L 0.005 APHA 3120B ND 98

Organics5-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD5

mg/L 5 APHA 5210C ND 91

Chemical Oxygen Demand COD

mg/L 10 APHA 5220D ND 107

Oil and Grease mg/L 5 APHA 5520D ND 104

Surfactants mg/L 0.01 APHA 5540A,B,C ND 102

Microbiological TestsE. Coli Bacteria MPN/100

mL1 APHA 9221 ND -

Total Coliform Bacteria MPN/100 mL

1 APHA 9221 ND -

1 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th edition. APHA, AWWA, WPCF.2 Method blank ND for each sample set. ND = Not Detected. 3 Percentage recovery of known amount of reference material.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

A sample of hillside spring water used as a domestic supply for Crak Mong residents currently living in temporary housing at the proposed permanent coastal E1 site had low turbidity, hardness, dissolved and suspended solids, alkalinity, metals, and nutrients, and met drinking water criteria in Ministry of Health Decision 907/MENKES/VII/2002, except for coliform organisms, for which there is zero tolerance. Laboratory analysis results for the sample are shown in Table A4. Thoroughly boiling the water, as is the custom in Aceh Jaya, would normally render it safe for human consumption. The same spring water source is proposed as the supply for Crak Mong R2 site.



Table A4 Laboratory analysis results for a spring water sample proposed as a supply for Crak Mong hillside relocation site R2.

Analysis Result Analysis ResultPhysical Characteristics MetalsColour TCU <5 Aluminum mg/L 0.04

Total dissolved solids mg/L 28 Arsenic mg/L <0.0005

Total suspended solids mg/L <1 Barium mg/L <1

Turbidity NTU 1.9 Cadmium mg/L <0.005

Dissolved Anions Calcium mg/L 3.0

Total alkalinity mg/L CaCO3 23 Chromium VI mg/L <0.01

Total hardness mg/L CaCO3 15.7 Copper mg/L <0.01

Salinity 0/00 <0.5 Iron mg/L <0.05

Chloride Cl- mg/L 1.2 Lead mg/L <0.05

Fluoride F- mg/L 0.03 Magnesium mg/L 2.00

Sulphate SO4= mg/L 3 Manganese mg/L <0.01

Sulphide S= mg/L <0.002 Mercury mg/L <0.00005

Nutrients Potassium mg/L 0.33

Ammonia mg N/L <0.02 Selenium mg/L <0.0005

Nitrate mg N/L 0.011 Silver mg/L <0.02

Nitrite mg N/L <0.001 Sodium mg/L 3.96

Organics Zinc mg/L <0.005

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) mg/L <5 Microbiological testsChemical oxygen demand (COD) mg/L <10 Total coliform bacteria MPN/100mL <2420

Surfactants (MBAS) mg/L <0.01 E. Coli MPN/100mL 138

Oil and grease mg/L <5



Appendix B

UKL and UPL Matrixes

Table B1 UKL Matrix, Pre-Construction Phase

Environmental Component Source of Impacts Potential Impacts Measurement Implications for

Environmental Mitigation Location Implementer

Land, water Land acquisition, and forest clearance

Adverse impacts on valued environmental components, forest and habitat destruction

Loss of valued environmental components

Minimise encroachment on valued environmental components

Relocation housing site

BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests,

Bapedalda, CRC

Land, water Run-off from steep unvegetated hillsides

Flooding, landslides Slope stability, erosion, stormwater discharge routes

Avoid construction in flood-prone areas of the site


CRC, Bapedalda,Ministries of Forests

and Public WorksLand, water Removal of non-renewable

raw materials (sand, soil, gravel, rock, clay, etc.)

Erosion, landslides, watershed contamination, aesthetic damage

Availability of authorised, certified sites for acquisition of raw materials

Identify authorised, certified sites for removal of raw materials prior to construction

Aceh Jaya and Aceh Besar

Bapedalda, Ministry of Energy

and Mineral Resources

Land, water Deforestation due to logging

Loss of forest habitat and species, erosion, landslides, watershed contamination, aesthetic damage

Availability and sourcing of authorised, certified supplies of construction timber. Availability of alternative means of livelihoods

Contracts specifying use of timber only from authorised, preferably certified, sources

NAD, Sumatera, Indonesia

CRC, Bapedalda, Ministry of Forests

Land, air Brick manufacture Loss of forest habitat and species due to removal of wood for fuel. Air pollution from kilns. Clay removal from agricultural land

Construction needs for bricks compared with brickworks production capacity and fuel requirements.

Use of alternative construction materials to bricks. Use of tsunami wood debris for fuel to temporarily ameliorate forest depletion


CRC, Bapedalda

Land, air Transportation of materials Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, public health and safety

Requirements for contractors to control emissions

Contract specifications requiring emission controls, and maintenance of equipment and roads

Roads, raw material and construction sites

CRC, Ministry of Public

Works

Land, water Water supply sources and distribution networks

Loss of water and terrestrial resources. Public health

Distance from water source to points of use. Availability of adequate quantity and quality of supply

Water sources planning to minimise resource depletion and terrestrial impacts, and ensure a sustainable supply of suitable quality

At and near relocation housing site

ARC, CRC, Bapedalda,

Ministries of Health and Public Works

Land, water, air Wastewater and sanitation Land, water, and air contamination. Public health

Groundwater and surface water quality and distance from waste disposal sites

Planning and development of suitable wastewater and solid waste disposal and treatment facilities to maintain public and environmental health


ARC, CRC, Bapedalda,


Community health and relations

In-migration of workers Potential for social conflict and disease

Community health and wellbeing

Contracts specifying worker health pre-screening and behaviour on-site


CRC, Ministries of Health and Social

Affairs

CRC Environmental Assessment, UKL/UPL, Crak Mong hillside relocation site R2 55 Hatfield Indonesia

Table B1 (cont’d.) UKL Matrix, Construction Phase.

Environmental Component Source of Impacts Potential Impacts Measurement Implications for Environmental

Mitigation Location Implementer

Land, water Forest clearance Adverse impacts on valued environmental components, forest and habitat destruction



Relocation housing site and surrounding area

BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests, Bapedalda,

CRC

Land, water Runoff from deforested hillsides

Flooding, landslides Observation of site drainage patterns and flow volumes

Installation of site drainage Existing and relocation housing sites

TBD1, Bapedalda,Ministry of Public

Works

Land, water Extraction and removal of non-renewable raw materials (sand, soil, gravel, rock, clay, etc.) for housing construction


Consistent use of authorised, certified sites for acquisition of raw materials

Conduct raw material extraction in ways that minimise environmental damage. Ensure contractors deliver materials obtained only from authorised locations.


CRC, Bapedalda, Ministry of Energy and

Mineral Resources

Land, water, air Deforestation due to logging for construction lumber supplies


Use of authorised, certified sites for acquisition of construction timber

Use only timber from authorised, preferably certified, sources

Aceh Jaya CRC, Bapedalda, Ministry of Forests

Land, air Transportation of materials Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, public health and safety

Conformance of contractors with requirements to control vehicle emissions. Road dust suppression and safety measures

Monitoring and enforcement of specifications requiring emission controls and maintenance of equipment. Supervision of road maintenance procedures

Roads, raw material acquisition, construction sites

CRC, Ministry of Public

Works


Loss of water and terrestrial resources. Public health

Contamination of water sources, and destruction of terrestrial resources

Use construction procedures that minimise resource depletion and terrestrial impacts


ARC, Bapedalda, Ministries of Health and Public Works

Land, water, air Wastewater and sanitation Land, water, and air contamination. Public health

Groundwater and surface water quality

Construct wastewater disposal and treatment facilities and infrastructure to minimise impacts on aquatic resources


ARC, Bapedalda, Ministries of Health, and Public Works

Land, water, air Solid waste disposal Land, water, and air contamination. Public health

Construction site and neighbouring land contamination, groundwater and surface water quality

Optimise materials procurement and delivery schedules, use and recycle procedures. Implement on-site waste storage and disposal practices


CRC, Bapedalda, Dinas Kebersihan

Community and worker health and safety

Acquisition and transport of raw materials and supplies, and on-site activities

Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, worker and public health and safety

Implementation of transportation and construction site safety procedures

Optimise materials procurement and delivery schedules. Implement transportation and construction site safety procedures

Roads, raw material acquisition and construction sites

CRC, Ministries of Health and Public Works

Community relations In-migration of workers, internal community disputes, jealousies

Social conflict and disease Community health, wellbeing, and harmony

Enforce worker code of behaviour. Effective communications between CRC, community, contractors, workers


CRC, Ministries of Health and Social

Affairs

1 TBD – To be determined


Table B1 (cont’d.) UKL Matrix, Post-Construction Phase.

Environmental Component Source of Impacts Potential Impacts Measurement Implications for Environmental

Mitigation Location Implementer

Land, water Forest clearance Adverse impacts on valued environmental components, forest and habitat destruction



Relocation housing site and surrounding area

BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests, Bapedalda,

Local GovernmentLand, water Runoff from deforested hillsides Flooding, landslides Effectiveness of flood

control facilities and infrastructure

Continual improvement and maintenance of site drainage.

Relocation housing site ,Ministry of Public Works


Loss or contamination of water and terrestrial resources. Adverse effects on public health

Sustainability and contamination of water sources and distribution systems, and activities in watersheds. Community health status

Preventive maintenance of watershed and other sources of supply and distribution systems. Control logging and other impacts in watersheds. Keep water supply and water and solid waste disposal separated


Local Gov’t, Bapedalda, Ministries of Health and

Public Works

Land, water, air Wastewater and sanitation Land, water, and air contamination. Adverse effects on public health

Groundwater and surface water quality. Community health status

Preventive maintenance of wastewater disposal and treatment facilities and infrastructure. Keep wastewater disposal separate from water supply.



Public Works

Land, water, air Solid waste disposal Land, water, and air contamination

Amounts and types of solid wastes. Community and neighbouring land contamination, groundwater and surface water quality. Community health status

Implement waste reduction, recycling, storage, transfer, and disposal procedures in the community

Relocation housing site NGO, Bapedalda, Dinas Kebersihan

Community health Community sanitation, water supply, and living conditions

Disease Community health status, water quality, waste disposal practices

Implement education and training programs for environmental and public health awareness, and facilities maintenance. Provide public recreation facilities

Relocation housing site NGO, Local Gov’t, Bapedalda, Ministries of Health and Public Works

Livelihoods Business and work opportunities Community wellbeing and sustainability. Environmental degradation

Employment and business development. Community prosperity and wellbeing

Implement education and training programs for sustainable livelihoods and skills development

Relocation housing site NGO, Local Gov’t, Ministry of Labour &

Transmigration

Landscaping Exposure to weather Overheating, erosion, community health

Shade and groundcover Plant shade trees, encourage market gardening, enhance and maintain hillside vegetation for erosion control

Relocation housing site NGO, Local Gov’t

Facilities maintenance Deteriorating infrastructure Degraded water supply, and wastewater and solid waste disposal facilities; increased public health problems

Condition of natural resources, water supply, sanitation, and waste disposal facilities and infrastructure

Training and skills development in facilities maintenance and waste disposal for community members. Implement waste disposal and facilities maintenance procedures


NGO, Local Gov’t, Ministries of Health,

Education, and Public Works

Public environmental awareness and training

Traditional lifestyles and practices

Deterioration of natural environment and community facilities

Community environmental and health awareness and behaviour change

Implement education and training programs for environmental and public health awareness, and sustainable livelihoods

Relocation housing site NGO, Local Gov’t, Ministries of Health,

Education, and Labour


Table B2 UPL Matrix, Pre-Construction Phase

Environmental Component Source of Impacts Potential Impacts Measurement Monitoring Method Monitoring Period Location Implementer

Land, water Land acquisition, forest, vegetation, and habitat removal

Adverse impacts on valued environmental components


Land and GIS surveys Pre-construction, construction phases


CRC, BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests,

Bapedalda

Land, water Runoff from hillsides to site

Flooding, landslides Slope stability and volume and flow patterns of runoff

On-site observations Pre-construction phase


CRC, Ministry of Forests, Ministry of

Public Works, Bapedalda

Land, water Removal of non-renewable raw materials (sand, soil, gravel, rock, clay, etc.)


Availability of authorised, certified sites for acquisition of raw materials

CRC to advocate government initiatives to identify and certify raw material sources

Pre-construction phase

Aceh Jaya Bapedalda, Ministry of Energy and Mineral

Resources

Land, water Deforestation due to logging for construction lumber supplies


Availability and sourcing of authorised, certified supplies of construction timber

Monitor availability of lumber and procedures for obtaining it from certified sources in Indonesia and abroad

Pre-construction, construction phases

NAD, Sumatera, Indonesia

CRC, NGOs, Bapedalda, Ministry of

Forests

Land, air Brick manufacture Loss of forest habitat and species due to removal of wood for fuel. Air pollution from kilns. Clay removal from agricultural land

Construction needs for bricks compared with brickworks production capacity and fuel needs.

Review feasibility of using alternative construction materials, and improvements to brickworks operations

Pre-construction phase

Aceh Jaya CRC

Land, air Transportation of materials

Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, public health and safety

Requirements for contractors to control emissions

Monitor contract specifications for transportation


CRC office CRC


Loss of water and terrestrial resources

Distance from water source to points of use. Availability of adequate quantity and quality

Routine sampling and analysis of water sources and available volumes of supply



ARC

Land, water, air Wastewater and sanitation

Land, water, and air contamination


Monitor groundwater and surface water quality, and treatment facilities performance



ARC

Community health and relations

In-migration of workers

Potential for social conflict and disease

Community health and wellbeing

Monitor contract specifications for construction and transportation companies


CRC office CRC


Table B2 (cont’d.) UPL Matrix, Construction Phase.


Land, water Forest, vegetation, and habitat removal





CRC, BRR, BPN, Ministry of Forests,

Bapedalda

Land, water Runoff from hillsides to site

Flooding, landslides Slope stability, volume course of runoff and

Observation of site drainage patterns

Pre-construction, construction phase

Relocation housing site CRC, Ministries of Forests and Public Works, Bapedalda

Land, water Extraction and removal of non-renewable raw materials for housing construction


Consistent use of authorised, certified sites for acquisition of raw materials

Routine spot-checks at materials extraction sites and on transporters’ documentation

Construction phase Aceh Jaya CRC

Land, water, air Deforestation due to logging for construction lumber supplies


Use of authorised, certified sources for acquisition of construction lumber

Routine verification of documentation accompanying lumber shipments


Aceh Jaya CRC,various NGO

Land, air Transportation of materials

Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, public health and safety

Conformance of contractors with requirements to control vehicle emissions. Road dust suppression and safety measures

Routine spot-checks of emissions and vehicle condition. Effectiveness of road dust suppression and safety measures

Construction phase Aceh Jaya CRC


Loss of water and terrestrial resources

Contamination of water sources, and destruction of terrestrial resources

Sampling and analysis of water sources and delivery systems, and flow volumes

Pre-construction, construction, post-construction phases


ARC


Land, water, and air contamination


Sampling and analysis of groundwater and surface waters

Construction, post-construction phases

At and relocation housing site

ARC


Construction site and neighbouring land contamination, groundwater and surface water quality

Monitor material use, on-site temporary waste storage areas, recycling, and waste removal to authorised disposal site

Construction phase At and near relocation housing site, and at

disposal site

CRC

Community and worker health and safety

Acquisition and transport of raw materials and construction supplies; construction activities

Dust, noise, vehicle exhaust emissions, worker and public health and safety

Implementation of transportation and construction site safety procedures

Monitor vehicle and dust emissions, noise and construction site safety practices

Construction phase At and near relocation housing site

CRC

Community relations In-migration of workers, community jealousies, conflicts

Potential for social conflict and disease

Community health, wellbeing, and harmony

Community and worker disease and injuries Frequency, effectiveness of community meetings

Construction and post-construction phases


CRC


Table B2 (cont’d.) UPL Matrix, Post-Construction Phase.


Land, water Forest, vegetation, and habitat removal





Ministry of Forests, Bapedalda

Land, water Rainwater runoff to site from hillsides

Flooding, landslides Effectiveness of flood control facilities and infrastructure

Routine visual inspection Ongoing during post-construction phase

Relocation housing site Local Gov’t,Ministry of Public Works


Loss or contamination of water and terrestrial resources. Adverse effects on public health

Sustainability and contamination of water sources and distribution systems, and activities in watersheds. Community health status

Water quality and quantity monitoring program. Watershed management monitoring. Community disease incidence

Ongoing during post-construction phase



Public Works


Land, water, and air contamination. Adverse effects on public health

Groundwater and surface water quality. Community health status

Water and wastewater quality monitoring program. Community disease incidence




Public Works


Amounts and types of solid wastes. Community and neighbouring land contamination, groundwater and surface water quality. Community health status

Solid waste generation and disposal monitoring program. Community disease incidence.


Relocation housing site, waste disposal sites

Bapedalda, Dinas Kebersihan,


Community health Community sanitation, water supply, and living conditions

Disease Community health status, water quality, waste disposal practices

Community disease incidence.


Relocation housing site Local Gov’t, Bapedalda, Ministries of Health and

Public Works

Livelihoods Business and work opportunities

Community wellbeing and sustainability. Environmental degradation

Employment and business development. Community prosperity and wellbeing

Employment and income statistics


Relocation housing site Local Gov’t, Ministry of Labour & Transmigration

Landscaping Exposure to weather Overheating, erosion, community health

Shade and groundcover Visual inspection of vegetation in village and hillsides


Relocation housing site Local Gov’t

Facilities maintenance Deteriorating infrastructure

Degraded water supply, and wastewater and solid waste disposal facilities; increased public health problems

Condition of natural resources, water supply, sanitation, and waste disposal facilities and infrastructure

Visual inspection Ongoing during post-construction phase


Local Gov’t, Ministries of Health, Education, and

Public Works

Public environmental awareness and training

Traditional lifestyles and practices

Deterioration of natural environment and community facilities

Community environmental and health awareness and behaviour change

Community meetings Ongoing during post-construction phase

Relocation housing site Local Gov’t, Ministries of Health, Education, and

Labour and Transmigration


Documents

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