ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY 400kV Transmission Line Chişinău to Vulcanesţi and Substations at Chişinău and Vulcanesţi Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan July 2017 Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.1 Document title: Task 7: Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan Issue date: July 2017 Responsibility - Name / Signature Specialty Chapter Elaborated by Checked by Approved by PhD. Eng. Claudia Environment PhL. Eng. Oana FALUP Eng. Irene SAMOILA TOMESCU Impact Environment PhL. Eng. Iulia BUNDA Impact PhD. Eng. Valentin Environment RUSU Impact Eng. Gloria POPESCU Social Impact PhD. Soc. Mathias Social Impact GUSTAVSSON Anja KARLSSON Social Impact Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.2 List of Acronyms BtB Back-to-Back E&S Environmental and social EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EHS Environment, Health, and Safety EMF/EMR Electromagnetic Field/Radiation EPRI Electric Power Research Institute ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study (or Report) ESMMP Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan ESS EIB Environmental and Social Standards IFI International Financial Institution INCIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection kV kiloVolt LACF Land Acquisition and Compensation Framework LACP Land Acquisition and Compensation Plan MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet NCR Noncompliance Report NTS Non-technical Summary O&M Operation and Maintenance OHL Overhead Line OHS Occupational Health and Safety OP World Bank Operational Policy PCB Polychlorinated biphenyl PIU Project Implementation Unit PMU Project Management Unit PPE Personal Protective Equipment PR EBRD Performance Requirements SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.3 SF6 Sulphur hexafluoride USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency WB World Bank WHO World Health Organisation Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.4 Introduction Moldelectrica proposes to upgrade the electricity grid in Moldova by developing a new high-voltage transmission line between Chişinău and Vulcanesţi and a new substation at each end of the line (“the Project”). Several international financial institutions (IFIs), including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank (WB) are considering providing financing for the project. Therefore, the Project will have to meet not only the environmental and social (E&S) requirements of Moldovan law but also the E&S standards of the IFIs, including EBRD Performance Requirements (2014), EIB Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), and WB Operational Policies (OPs). The Project includes design, construction, and operation of the following elements:  A new “back-to-back” (BtB) substation within the existing 400kV Vulcăneşti substation, and a short connection to the existing 400kV Isaccea-Vulcăneşti transmission line  Construction of a 158-kilometer 400kV transmission line between Vulcăneşti and Chişinău. The line will run through the area of Moldova shown in Figure 1.  Adaptation of the existing 330/110/35 kV Chişinău substation by adding a new 400kV substation and a new 400/330kV autotransformer bay. An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been prepared to identify potential environmental and social impacts impacts and measures to avoid, control, or otherwise reduce those impacts to acceptable levels. This Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) describes the required actions required by the ESIA and how environmental and social impacts will be managed and monitored so they meet the requirements of Moldovan law and the environmental and social standards of the IFIs. These applicable standards include, inter alia:  Moldovan legislation: - Law no. 86/2014 on Environmental Impact Assessment - Law no. 1515/1993 on Environmental Protection - Law no. 272/2011 on Water - Law no. 1538/1998 on natural areas protected by the State - Law no. 325-XVI/2005 related to Republic of Moldova Red Book - Law no. 94-XVI/2007 on the ecological network Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.5 - Law no. 439-XIII/1995 on Figure 1. Project location animal kingdom - Law no. 239-XVI of 8.11.2007 on vegetal kingdom - Law no. 1531/1993 on cultural heritage monuments protection - Law no. 2018/2010 on protection of archaeological heritage - Land Code no. 828-XII/1991 - Law no. 488-XIV/1999 on expropriation in case of public utility; - Law no. 1308/1997 on land compensation - Forest Code no. 887-XIII/1996 - GD no. 1451, 24 December 2007, for approval the procedure for land assignment, change of land use and land exchange - Law no. 186/2008 on Occupational Health and Safety amended by the Law no. 201/28.07.2016 - Labour Code of Republic of Moldova no. 154-XV of 28 March 2003.  EBRD: - PR1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Impacts and Issues - PR2: Labour and Working Conditions - PR3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Control; - PR4: Health and Safety - PR5: Land Acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement and Economic Displacement - PR6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources - PR8: Cultural Heritage - PR10: Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement.  EIB: Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.6 - ESS 1 - Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Impacts and Risks - ESS 2 - Pollution Prevention and Abatement - ESS 3 - EIB Standards on Biodiversity and Ecosystems - ESS 4 - EIB Climate-related Standards - ESS 5 - Cultural Heritage - ESS 6 - Involuntary Resettlement - ESS 7 - Rights and Interests of Vulnerable Groups - ESS 8 - Labour Standards - ESS 9 - Occupational and Public Health, Safety and Security - ESS 10 - Stakeholder Engagement.  WB: - OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment - OP 4.04 Natural Habitats - OP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources - OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement - OP 4.36 Forests.  Good international practice (GIP), including World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) General Guidelines and EHS Guidelines for Transmission Lines. Organization and Structure of the Project’s Environmental and Social Management The Project will be overseen by a Project Management Unit (PMU) and directly implemented by a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) that will be established within Moldelectrica and dedicated specifically for this project. Figure 2 shows the indicative high-level organization of the Project. Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.7 PMU: IFIs Ministry of Economy EBRD Ministry of Finance EIB Ministry of Environment WB Consultant PIU -Moldelectrica (“consulting engineer”) General Contractor Figure 2. Indicative Project Organization The PMU will include representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Environment and will be responsible for high-level coordination and monitoring of the Project, including particularly the schedule, budget, and communication with national and international bodies. The PIU will be responsible for implementing the Project – to accomplish this, the PIU will engage a general contractor (or possibly more than one) to construct the transmission line and substations, and also a Consultant (also known as the consulting engineer) to supervise the day-to-day activities of the contractor(s). Figure 2 shows the indicative organization of the PIU, which will include managers and staff with expertise in the following disciplines:  Project Management and administration  Technical/engineering  Procurement  Financial  Environmental  Social / Land Acquisition  Occupational safety Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.8  Communications. The PIU team will be drawn from within Moldelectrica, including staff and managers whose sole responsibilities will be for this Project. The PIU will work closely with other organizations within Moldelectrica, including:  Financial and Economic Department – administration of project financial matters, ensuring adherence to financial agreements by Moldelectrica, cooperation with relevant Governmental authorities  Legal Department – legal support and approval on the project, proposal related to legal options and supervision of contract requirements  Investment Division - preparing and supervision of design and execution processes, planning and investment execution monitoring, design and execution documentation, legal issues related to lands Project Consultant Manager Project Manager Assistant Environment Social / Land Communication Technical Procurement Safety al Manager / Acquisition and Information Expert Expert expert Expert Expert Expert Support Team Figure 3. Indicative organization of PIU within Moldelectrica  OHL Department – supervision of 400kV OHL construction process, approval of technical aspects, checking conformance of Project execution with technical requirements of the contractor;  Power Substation Department - supervision of power substations construction process, approval of technical aspects, checking conformity of Project with technical requirements of the contractor; Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.9  Accounting and Reporting Department - support for the Project audit, accounting and payment of loan obligations. Implementation of the requirements of the ESMMP will be the responsibility of the following individuals and organizations. Moldelectrica may employ experts directly or procure the services of consultants to fill certain responsibilities. Within the PIU:  The environmental manager/expert will be responsible for overseeing implementation of most ESMMP requirements, with the exception of the SEP, LACP, and grievance mechanism. The environmental expert will report to and advise the Project Manager and will communicate regularly with the consulting engineer’s Resident Engineer and environmental expert(s), and with the contractor through the consulting engineer. The environmental manager/expert will also have primary responsibility for preparing E&S reports for submission to Lenders, including coordinating input from land acquisition/social expert and safety expert.  The social/land acquisition and communication expert(s) will have primary responsibility for leading implementation of the SEP, including the grievance mechanism, and for preparing (or coordinating consultant1 preparation of) the LACP, and then overseeing Plan implementation. This expert (or experts) will also prepare summaries of land acquisition, compensation payments, grievances and resolutions, and stakeholder engagement activities for inclusion in reports to the Lenders.  The safety expert will coordinate with the consultant’s and contractor’s safety managers to ensure the Occupational Health and Safety Plan and Traffic Management Plans, and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan are kept up to date and fully implemented. The safety expert will also compile data from the consulting engineer and the contractor for inclusion in reports to the Lenders. These PIU environmental and social managers/experts will participate in Project progress meetings and advise the Project Manager on environmental, health and safety, and social issues. Within the Consultant (also known as the consulting engineer, or supervising engineer) organization, one or more environmental, safety, and social experts will have the following responsibilities: 1 This refers to an individual or firm with expertise in land acquisition, livelihood restoration, and other relevant topics, including the requirements fo Moldovan law and the IFI’s standards, and not to the consulting engineer (who is referred to elsewhere as the Consultant). Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.10  Day-to-day supervision of the contractor’s implementation of the ESMMP and of associated E&S management plans (OHS plan, waste management plan, etc.—required plans are listed in the next section), including preparing inspection protocols, conducting inspections, reviewing reports, assessing compliance with applicable standards, advising contractor’s E&S experts  Recordkeeping and preparation of relevant sections of progress reports, based on reports from the contractor and direct observation  Advising the Resident Engineer of deficiencies in contractor implementation of the ESMMP and of actions required to regain compliance, including preparation of compliance schedules.  Making recommendations to the Resident Engineer for issuing noncompliance reports (NCRs) in case of continuing or serious noncompliance with contract requirements related to environmental, health and safety, and social performance, including timebound compliance actions and warnings of temporary or permanent penalties in case of continued noncompliance. Within the contractor’s organization:  One or more full-time environmental experts will oversee contractor and subcontractor managers’ and work crews’ implementation of ESMMP requirements and will lead training of workers and supervisors in E&S matters. Responsibilities will include regular inspections of all work sites, advising the contractor’s project manager and supervisors of measures needed to improve E&S performance, keeping records and submitting reports on E&S matters for inclusion in project progress reports. The environmental expert(s) will also assist the safety expert(s) in overseeing worker and site safety and compliance with the OHS and Traffic Management Plans.  One or more full-time safety experts will have primary responsibility for overseeing implementation of the OHS Plan, the Traffic Management Plan, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. This will include managing stores of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment, preparing materials and training workers and supervisors (including those of the contractor and the consulting engineer) in task hazards and safety measures, inspecting safety conditions and safety equipment at all work sites, enforcing use of PPE and safety equipment, advising contractor managers and supervisors of measures needed to improve worker and community health and safety, investigating near misses and incidents, compiling statistics as required by the OHS plan, and providing safety-related input to progress reports. Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.11 Requirements for Management and Monitoring of Environmental and Social Performance This section summarizes specific requirements to avoid or mitigate potential environmental and social impacts required by the ESIA and the applicable standards. This ESMMP is considered to be a “living” document that will be updated throughout construction, operation, and decommissioning of the project as needed to ensure compliance with the applicable standards. The ESMMP requires that a number of more detailed E&S management plans and programmes be prepared, including2:  Occupational Health and Safety Plan  Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan  Traffic Management Plan  Land Clearing, Erosion Control, and Site Restoration Plan  Land Acquisition and Compensation Plan  Chance Find Procedure  Air Quality Management Plan/Procedure  Noise & EMF Control Plan/Procedure  Waste and Materials Management Plan  Spill Prevention and Response Plan  Work Camp Management Plan (including accommodations plan if workers are to be accommodated)  Worker Code of Conduct  Construction and Post-Construction Bird Monitoring Programmes  Vegetation Management Plan. These plans and programmes are considered to be part of this ESMMP, and will be prepared and approved prior to construction, or as otherwise indicated. The PIU will be responsible for preparing these plans, engaging external experts and consultants (again, not the consulting engineer) to prepare them, or requiring the construction contractor to engage experts/consultants to prepare them. Any or all of the Plans are subject to review by the Lenders, at the Lender’s discretion. If prepared by external consultants or the contractor(s), they will be approved by PIU following review by 2 As needed, the contractor may prepare method statements or procedures to implement specific requirements of the various management plans. Any such statement or procedure will be approved by the consulting engineer prior to implementation. Document code: 8389/2015-7-S0096337-N0 Revision: 0 Pg.12 persons with suitable expertise. It is important to note that many of the Plans, including the LACP, the erosion control plan, and chance find procedure, will require surveys and/or other significant activities to be completed before construction can begin. Each of these E&S management plans/procedures will include the following:  Identification of who (that is, what positions) within the contractor, consulting engineer, and PIU organization(s) will be responsible for ensuring the requirements are implemented  The applicable standards – including Moldovan law, IFI requirements, and good international practise – that are required to be met. In case of conflict or inconsistency, the most stringent standard is to be followed unless that is in explicit violation of Moldovan law, in which case Moldovan law will apply.  Requirements for training supervisors and workers in their responsibilities for implementation, supervision, and reporting on performance/compliance.  Recordkeeping, monitoring, and reporting requirements for the contractor(s), the consulting engineer, and the PIU, including (for each party) what is to be monitored, how and when it is to be monitored, and potential actions to be taken in case of noncompliance In addition, the PIU will require that the contractor compile all training requirements into a single training plan and that the consulting engineer supervise implementation of this plan. Besides the E&S plans, the PIU will also ensure that the Project’s Procurement Plan includes requirements to include E&S requirements, and relevant contract management requirements, into tender documents and contracts for the construction contractor and the Consultant. The table below outlines management and monitoring requirements, organized by EBRD Performance Requirement. The table describes actions to be taken, the party primarily responsible, the measure of completion, and the timeframe for implementation. Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Impacts 1 Establish Project Management Unit (PMU) to be PMU in place Ministry of - As required by responsible for: Economy financing agreements - Coordinating and monitoring Project implementation - Prior to signing of MoU on behalf of Government between Moldelectrica 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 - Maintaining communications with national and and CNTEE international bodies involved and monitor PIU activity. Transelectrica SA 2 Establish Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to manage Establish: as required by implementation of the Project, including the ESMMP and PIU in place Moldelectrica financing agreements associated plans 3 Develop Procurement Plan, to include requirements: - Plan approval by PIU - Submission to Lenders: - For tender documents and contracts for design and Lenders 30 days prior to construction contractors and for consulting engineers - E&S qualifications requests for tenders to include (specifically or by reference) (a) the ESIA and considered in - Approval by Lenders: this ESMMP, (b) clauses that explicitly require contractor and prior to requests for contractors to comply with ESIA and ESMMP Consultant tenders and awards of requirements and applicable standards and (c) explicit selection contracts statement that consulting engineers will be responsible - E&S-qualified for supervision of E&S performance contractors and - For tender documents and contracts for contractors consulting and consulting engineers to require environmental, engineers Revision: 0 social, and safety experts be identified as key persons, - Contracts with with minimum qualifications for these positions enforceable E&S - For contractor tender documents and contracts to provisions explicitly state that E&S performance/compliance is an integral part of technical performance and that payments may be withheld in case of noncompliance, Pag.13 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators whether temporarily until compliance is achieved, or possibly permanently in case of continued noncompliance or if noncompliance adversely affects people or the environment - For tenders and contracts for consulting engineers to 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 include responsibility for monitoring E&S compliance and requiring actions in case of noncompliance, including withholding payments temporarily or permanently - For the evaluation and selection of contractors and consulting engineers to include consideration of (a) qualifications of proposed E&S experts and (b) past performance relevant to compliance with E&S requirements 4 Appoint managers/staff with expertise and experience in Qualified - PIU, consulting - PIU: within 30 days of managing and overseeing environmental, social, land managers/staff in all engineer, and PIU establishment acquisition & livelihood restoration, safety, and organizatio4 (ns contractor(s) - Consulting engineer & communications performance to implement and oversee contractor(s): implementation of this ESMMP and applicable standards immediately upon contract award 5 Obtain all environmental permits and approvals No work performed PIU Prior to financial close without Revision: 0 authorization 6 Develop and implement Decommissioning Plan for any - Plan approval - Plan: PIU Plan approved prior to project element(s) to be taken out of service, to include - Sites restored to - Implementation: start of decommissioning requirements for worker safety, waste management, beneficial uses contractor future land uses and restrictions, site restoration, noise - Confirmation: Pag.14 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators and air emissions control, traffic management, notice to independent and consultation with authorities, and independent consultant confirmation of successful decommissioning Labour and Working Conditions 7 Develop and implement Work Camp Management Plan Plan developed and - Plan: PIU or Prior to construction 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 (including major storage/laydown areas), to include approved contractor requirements/definitions as needed for: Work camp O&M - Implementation: - Delineation of the boundaries of work areas and roads according to Plan contractor - Definition and marking of discrete areas within the boundaries (e.g., accommodations, vehicle maintenance, fuel storage, materials storage, waste storage, offices, materials storage, etc.) - Separation of accommodations (if any) and maintenance/storage areas - Hours and curfews - Security and access control - Fire safety - Requirements for sanitation, potable water, site maintenance - Requirements for gray water and sewage management - Accommodations management (if the camp includes Revision: 0 accommodations) 8 Establish goals for contractor to hire local workers, with - Local hires - PIU to establish Goals established: at time priority for affected people, and require contractor to - Increased skills goals of tender requests provide skills training and to report on workforce - Contractor to composition in terms of local vs nonlocal vs expat. hire Pag.15 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators Provide for bonus/reward for meeting and exceeding goals. Resource Conservation and Pollution Prevention and Control 9 Develop and implement Waste and Materials - Plan(s) approved - Plan - Approval: prior to Management Plan (separate plans or sections for and implemented development: relevant phase and 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 construction vs operation, OHL vs substations), to - All materials and PIU and/or location (construction include: wastes managed contractor vs operation, OHL vs - Identification of and estimated amounts of materials to according to - Implementation SS) be used and wastes to be generated applicable in construction Implementation: - Prohibition on use of transformers that contain standards period: throughout relevant polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in transformer oils - No uncontrolled contractor phase - MSDS/fact sheets for all hazardous materials/wastes releases of - Implementation (fuels, lubricants, fluorescents, paints, epoxies, etc.) wastes or in O&M period: - Methods and locations for storing and using each type materials PIU of wastes and material - Rules for fueling (designated locations, >50m from water, over impervious surface) - Use of licensed waste haulers - Permits for waste storage and disposal as required - Methods of storage and disposal of sanitary sewage (>50m from water, licensed haulers) Revision: 0 - Local and national permitting requirements 10 Develop and implement Wastewater Management - No uncontrolled/ - Development: - Approval: prior to Plan/Procedure (separate plans or sections for unauthorized Moldelectrica or relevant phase and construction vs operation, OHL vs substations), to wastewater contractor location (construction include: emissions - Implementation: vs operation, OHL vs - Identification of waste streams, including sewage, gray - Maximize contractor SS) Pag.16 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators water at camp(s), vehicle/equipment washwater, beneficial use of (construction) - Implementation: concrete washwater wastewater and throughout relevant - Evaluation of suitability of, and rules for, wastewater Moldelectrica phase use for vehicle/equipment washing, dust control, and (O&M) other beneficial purposes 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 - Treatment as necessary to meet standards for use or discharge - Discharge only as authorized by permit 11 Develop and implement Land Clearing, Erosion Control, - Plan developed - Development: - Plan approved prior to and Site Restoration Plan, to include requirements for: and approved PIU or construction - Marking and keeping works within boundaries, - No working contractor - Plan implemented including temporary roads and tracks outside - Implementation: throughout - Prohibition of off-road vehicle and equipment boundaries contractor construction movement - No loss of topsoil - Sites monitored until - Removal and storage of topsoil in secure locations (no - No uncontrolled vegetation meets topsoil wastage) with erosion controls run-off, minimal restoration goals - Storage and disposal of spoil in designated locations erosion with erosion controls sedimentation - Planning for stable configuration (maximum grades, - Disturbed areas revegetation, etc.) of temporary and permanent spoil restored to dumps productive use - Adoption of rules to maximum beneficial use of spoil immediately after Revision: 0 (as fill, in concrete, etc.) disturbance - Use of best-practice erosion control measures, including silt fences, drainage control, flow retardation structures, settling ponds, etc. - Inspections after heavy rainfall events, immediate repairs to erosion controls as needed Pag.17 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators - Restoration of disturbed areas (tower locations, temporary roads, others) immediately after local construction is complete: grading, topsoil replacement, seeding/planting, monitoring - Program for monitoring revegetation in non- 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 agricultural areas until 75%+ vegetative cover is self- sustaining Plan is to apply to all works that involve vegetation removal, excavation or grading, and earth-moving 12 Develop and implement Procedure/Plan for Working - Minimal - Development: - Plan approved prior to Near Water, to include: disturbance of PIU or construction - No towers or work activities within 5m of standing or banks contractor - Plan implemented moving surface water - No water - Implementation: throughout - No vehicles or equipment to work in or cross standing contamination contractor construction or moving water or wetlands - No worker - Minimal disturbance and immediate restoration of incidents stream banks - Safety training and equipment (e.g., life rings, barriers, no working alone) for workers who work near ponds/lakes or rivers (see Occupational Health and Safety Plan below) Revision: 0 Pag.18 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators 13 Develop and implement Air Quality and Emissions - Plan approved - Development: - Plan approval: prior to Management Plan/Procedure(s), to include: - No visible dust Moldelectrica or construction (or - Requirements for dust control in dry conditions, - Minimum contractor substation including continual observations and wetting or other emissions of - Implementation: commissioning, in the controls in case of visible dust pollutants and contractor, case of SF6) 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 - Reduced speed on dusty roads GHGs except - Implementation: - Covers on earthen/dusty loads - Moldelectrica throughout relevant - Maintenance of all vehicle and equipment engines per for SF6 phase manufacturers’ instructions requirements - Immediate removal from service and repair of any vehicle or equipment emitting black smoke - Prohibition of trash-burning and other open fires - Inspect and maintain SF6-containing equipment according to Moldovan law, manufacturer’s specifications, and good international practice (e.g., programs recommended by EPRI, WB, ABB Group, UK National Grid, etc.) 14 Develop and implement Plans/Procedures for Noise and - Plan for noise: - Noise protocols: - Noise: prior to EMF Control, to include: prior to Moldelectrica or construction - Noise and EMF: Monitoring at residences or other construction contractor - EMF: Prior to sensitive locations upon request of potentially affected - Plan for EMF: - Noise commissioning of OHL parties (either monitoring protocols or arrangements prior to OHL and implementation: and substations Revision: 0 for consultant services) substation contractor - Noise: Working on weekends or outside daylight hours commissioning (construction) & only after consultation with local authorities and Moldelectrica notice to residents (operation) - Noise: good-practice mitigation measures (engine - EMF protocols & maintenance, limits on air brakes, careful dumping, implementation: Pag.19 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators mufflers on engines, sound barriers, etc.) Moldelectrica - Rules for reducing noise and/or EMF in case monitoring shows exceedances of Moldova or international standards (ICNIRP, WHO, WBG EHS Guidelines, etc.) 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 15 Develop and implement Spill Prevention and Response - Plan approved - Development: - Plan approved: prior to Plan (separate plans or sections for OHL vs substations, - Spills contained PIU or construction construction vs operation), to include: and cleaned up contractor - Spill cleanup: - Fuel and hazardous materials storage and use in immediately - Implementation: immediately designated locations with impervious surfaces with contractor - Plan implemented: containment capacity at least 110% of volume stored (construction) & throughout - Immediate removal from service of equipment and Moldelectrica construction and vehicles with evidence of leaking fuel or oil (operations) operation - Spill kit and training in use at all work sites - Containers for contaminated soil and cleanup media Health and Safety 16 Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety - Approved OHS - Develop: PIU or - Construction-period Plan for construction and for operation (separate plans Plan contractor plans approved prior to or sections for construction vs operation, OHL vs - Trained workers - Implement: all construction substations), to include: - 100% PPE use parties - Operations-period - Job hazard analysis for all tasks Zero accidents and plans approved prior to Revision: 0 - Defined hazard controls for all tasks, with PPE as last incidents commissioning resort - Annual reviews and - Training programme, including induction training for all revisions as needed workers and visitors, training on safe work practices and conditions for all workers, periodic refresher training, toolbox training Pag.20 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators - Special training for workers with high-hazard tasks/locations: working at heights, in/near excavations, with electricity, with hazardous materials/wastes, with heavy equipment - Special training for supervisors and foremen, first 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 aiders - PPE requirements for all workers and visitors - Formal and informal safety monitoring of work practices and site conditions - Enforcement of PPE use, work practices, and site conditions - Procedures for responses to accidents with injuries or fatalities - First aid kits and at least one trained first aider at all OHL work sites, kits and at least two first aiders at substation sites - Recordkeeping requirements, including hours worked, near misses, injuries, fatalities, root cause investigation results - Contact information for first responders, hospitals, medical providers, site and corporate managers - Annual reviews and updates of Plan as needed Revision: 0 - Regular reporting to project and corporate management, authorities, & Lenders, and immediate reporting of serious injuries and fatalities to Lenders and authorities 17 Conduct study of the need for and feasibility of - Contamination Moldelectrica & - Sampling & analysis remediation of the area of Vulcăneşti substation needed defined Ministry of plan: August 2017 Pag.21 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators for BtB substation to reduce soil and groundwater - Feasibility study Environment - Field sampling: contamination by PCBs & dioxins to levels safe for completed September 2017 workers, to include: - Substation - Lab analysis & report: - Detailed sampling & analysis plan location selected October 2017 - Field sampling of soil & groundwater - Feasibility study & 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 - Laboratory analysis decision: 31 October - Determination of need for remediation 2017 - If remediation required to reduce contamination, identify technical limitations and cost as part of evauation of the technical and economic feasibility of remediation - Make decision whether BtB substation is to be at Vulcanesti substation or at alternative site shown in ESIA 18 Develop and implement Emergency Preparedness and - Plan approved - Development: - Plan approved: prior to Response Plan (separate plans or sections for - Minimum Moldelectrica or relevant phase construction vs operation, OHL vs substations) to include: number of contractor - Plan implemented: - Identification of types of emergencies and means to emergencies - Implementation: throughout relevant reduce probability of occurrence and severity - Orderly contractor phase - Organization and identification of response teams responses to (construction) & - Response procedures (evacuation, management emergencies they Moldelectrica occur (operations) Revision: 0 notice, communications, etc.) - Location of firefighting and other emergency response equipment and supplies - Inventory of flammable and hazardous materials - Assessment of vulnerability of towers and substations to flood, wind, fire, and assessment of need to include Pag.22 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators adaptation/resilience measures to designs and/or maintenance procedures - Contact information for police, emergency responders, local/District/national authorities, medical providers/responders 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 19 Develop and implement Traffic Management Plan, to - Plan approved by - Development: - Plan approval: prior to include: traffic/road PIU or construction - Speed limits (and engine controls, as needed) authorities contractor - Implementation: - Minimum driver qualifications - No accidents - Implementation: throughout - Driver training - Minimal contractor construction - Special requirements for oversize and special loads disturbance to (routes, times, etc., in order to minimize disruption) normal traffic - Consultations with and notice to authorities and nearest residences before working near populated areas - Contact information for traffic authorities, police, and medical providers/responders - Requirements for warning signs and controls (lights, flagmen, signs) at access points on public roads 20 Develop and implement measures to minimize risk to No uncontrolled - Construction: Throughout construction local communities, to include: access to sites contractor and operation Revision: 0 - Access controls at all work sites and camps, and at - Operation: substations (fences, guards, barriers, signs, as needed Moldelectrica to control access) - Measures to discourage/prevent climbing on towers - Consultation with local authorities on hazards, materials and training programmes for schools Pag.23 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators 21 Establish goals for contractor procurement of local firms Number of - PIU Establish goals: prior to and services, with rewards for achieving goals contracts with local tendering firms/services Land Acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement, and Economic Displacement 22 Initiate procedure and take the necessary steps to have Project declared in Ministry of Energy Declaration at least 12 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 Project declared as being in the “national interest”. national interest & Moldelectrica months prior to construction 23 Establish goals for contractor to hire local workers, with - Local hires - PIU to establish Goals established: at time priority for affected people, and to provide skills training, - Increased skills goals of tender requests and including requirements to report on workforce - Contractor to composition in terms of local vs nonlocal vs expat. hire Provide rewards/bonus for meeting and exceeding goals. 24 Appoint qualified expert(s) to prepare and oversee - Plan agreed with - Appointment & - Full compensation for implementation of Land Acquisition and Compensation IFIs compensation: land and economic Plan in accordance with LACF, relevant applicable IFI - Land acquired PIU displacement prior to standards, and Moldovan law, including inter alia: - Compensation at - Plan construction start - Census, cadastral work, and other activities needed to replacement cost preparation: - Audit complete: 90 identify and value owners and assets external expert days prior to - Replacement or compensation for losses at full - Audit: construction start replacement cost independent Revision: 0 - Compensation for economic displacement for loss of expert land and use by owners and users, including unauthorized users - Compensation for damage to crops and land, and for livestock death or injury - Compensation audit at completion of land acquisition Pag.24 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators and compensation - Consultation with affected parties 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 Revision: 0 Pag.25 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources 25 Implement recommendations of the May 2017 - Recommendation Construction: As recommended in “Biodiversity Impacts Assessment Report for the LEA s implemented, contractor report unless otherwise Project”, including actions 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 25e minimal bird Operation: specified in actions below disturbance nd Moldelectrica 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 morality 25a Install and maintain anti-collision bird diversion devices - Diverters - Install: - Install: as power lines (flappers, reflectors, etc.) on middle 60%+ of conductor installed, contractor are suspended from spans between towers 01 – 205, 224–230, 268–277; 310- overseen by - Maintain/replac towers 314, 354-355, 357-358, 390-465; 485-482; 508-509. expert e: Moldelectrica - Maintain/replace: Appoint qualified expert to oversee and approve throughout installation. (Note: tower numbers are based on construction preliminary design, to be confirmed and modified as needed to ensure devices are placed in the areas of concern.) 25b Construct towers 01–18 and Vulcănești substation - No disturbance of Contractor At time of constructon of outside the April-July breeding period of Saker falcon nesting falcons towers 01-18 (Falco cherrug). (Note: for the substation, construction could occur if timely surveys by qualified experts show no nesting of Saker falcons within 2km of the substation) Revision: 0 Pag.26 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators 25c Appoint qualified expert to identify towers where nesting - Nesting platforms - Appoint expert: - Identify towers: prior platforms could be placed on towers to support nesting placed PIU to final approval of of Saker falcons (Falco cherrug) and other raptors and - Successful use of - Install platforms: design cranes. Place nesting platforms as recommended platforms by contractor - Install platforms: at Saker falcons and time of tower 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 other species of construction concern 25d Appoint experts to design and implement a Bird - Programme - Appointment of - Experts appointed: 90 Monitoring Programme for migrating and resident birds developed and experts: PIU days prior to during construction period to verify and update findings implemented - Programme construction and conclusions of prior assessment, to include: - Current development: - Programme developed - Monitoring protocols (observation methods, timing understanding of expert and approved: prior to and frequency, locations, reporting, etc.) risk confirmed or - Programme construction - Surveys during migration and nesting/fledging seasons refined approved: - Programme - Annual reports on annual and cumulative findings, - Additional independent implemented: from including possible changes in conclusions of prior mitigation expert approval through end assessments and recommendations for changes in defined and - Programme of construction mitigations. Reports to be reviewed by independent implemented, if implemented: expert approved by Lenders needed team of experts - Reviews of results: independent Revision: 0 expert - Implementation of changes to mitigations: PIU/ Moldelectrica 25e Appoint experts to develop and implement a Post- - Programme - Appointment of - Programme developed Pag.27 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators Construction Monitoring Programme to assess bird developed and experts: PIU and approved: prior to mortality along OHL route, with priority for diverter- implemented - Programme OHL commissioning marked spans and IBAs/Emerald sites, to include: - Mortality development: - Monitoring: During first - Monitoring protocols (methods, timing, locations, accurately expert three years of OHL reporting, etc.) assessed - Programme operation, or until 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 - Defining adjustments to mortality statistics based on - Additional approved: experts determine risk probability of carcass scavenging mitigation independent is sufficiently - Establishing thresholds for determining need for defined and expert understood and further mitigation/compensation/offsets implemented as - Program mitigated - Annual reviews and reports of current and cumulative needed implemented: results expert - As needed, recommendations for changes in mitigation - Reviews of measures (modifications to specific towers, change results: type or increase numbers of diverters, nesting independent platforms, offsets, etc.) expert - Threshold for determining need for continued monitoring in case of uncertainty of conclusions - Programme and reports to be reviewed by independent expert approved by Lender 26 For towers in forests, Emerald network sites, and IBAs, - Experts - Appoint: PIU Conduct surveys within appoint qualified experts to conduct preconstruction appointed - Surveys: experts 90 days of construction - Surveys - Tower location: Revision: 0 surveys to identify need for limiting construction during start for individual towers certain times, seasons, or areas in order to minimize conducted PIU & contractor impact on fauna species of conservation concern (IUCN - Impacts - Changes to or Moldova Red List), and whether micro-location of avoided/minimize construction d schedules: towers is needed to avoid impact on plants of contractor conservation concern (Moldova Red List). Pag.28 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators 27 Inform the Lenders on an annual basis, based on annual - Annual PIU As part of annual E&S reports prepared under action 25d and 25e, whether assesssments and report submitted to results of monitoring programme (action 25d) and reports to Lenders mortality monitoring (action 25e) show likelihood or Lenders existence of adverse impacts on Emerald Areas, IBAs, - BAP submission in 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 and/or protected species. If impacts are likely or present: case of impacts - Prepare and submit for Lenders’ approval a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) that meets the requirements of EBRD. - Plan to include site-specific measures (such as moving tower locations, seasonal restrictions on activities at specific locations, enhancements or additions to habitat, etc.) to achieve no net loss/net gain of priority biodiversity features or habitat, as defined in EBRD PR6 (also see EU Habitats and Birds Directives) - Plan to be approved by Lenders and authorities. 28 Develop and implement a Vegetation Management Plan - Plan developed - Development: Plan developed and in order to: and approved PIU approved 60 days prior to - Minimize O&M tree-cutting within working corridor - Minimal cutting - Implementation: OHL commissioning - Define proper methods for vegetation clearance and and associated PIU tree-cutting as part of right-of-way maintenance, income loss Revision: 0 including no use of herbicides - Schedule vegetation maintenance activities to minimize disruption to nesting/breeding fauna - Provide advice to LACP in replacing trees and compensating for loss of income from trees Cultural Heritage Pag.29 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators 29 Appoint qualified/licensed archaeologist to conduct - Appointment PIU Report approved prior to Archaeological Survey as part of process for obtaining made construction relevant permits from Ministry of Culture, submit report - Survey completed to Ministry - Report submitted to Ministry and 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 approved 30 Obtain relevant permits from the National Archeological Permit(s) received Moldelectrica/PIU One month prior to Agency of the Ministry of Culture. construction start 31 Develop and implement Chance Find Procedure, to - Expert appointed - Procedure - Procedure approved by include to prepare development: authorities: 30 days - Consultations with authorities Procedure PIU or prior to construction - Training for foremen in areas of most concern and - Procedure contractor - Implementation: most probable finds developed - Procedure throughout - Training for workers in actions to take in case of finds - Procedure implementation: construction - Procedures & rules for stopping work, securing approved by contractor discovery, notifying authorities, permitting removals, Lenders and re-starting work, etc. authorities - Training conducted - No damage to artefacts Revision: 0 Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement 32 Implement Stakeholder Engagement Plan, review and - Stakeholder PIU, with support - Implement: throughout revise as needed to ensure effective communications engagement per from contractor construction and with stakeholders SEP and consulting operation engineer - Review & update: as needed, and prior to Pag.30 Document code: Table 2. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Requirements Monitoring/ Action Action Performance Entity responsible Timetable no. indicators operation 33 Implement Grievance Mechanism - Register PIU Throughout construction maintained and operation - Grievances resolved 8389/2015-6-S0091538-N0 Revision: 0 Pag.31