132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT CHAPTER 7: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE- SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Table 1: Social Management Plan Activity / Issues Potential Impacts Proposed Management / Mitigation Measures Parameter to be monitored Measurement & frequency Implementation Schedule Action taken Typical “general impacts” during “pre-construction phase” and corresponding mitigation measures for transmission and distribution projects.  Securing for land substations  Loss of land,  Use of government land for assets and substations as far as possible income;  Careful site selection to avoid existing Change in settlements and sensitive locations social status  Careful selection of site to avoid encroachment of socially, culturally  Social and archaeological sensitive areas Inequities (e.g. sacred groves, graveyards, religious worship place, monuments etc.)  As no involuntary land acquisition is taking place, the provisions of RFCTLARRA, 2013 will not be triggered in the case of Package 5 Location of  Social Inequities overhead line and towers  Land documents  At time of On f i l i n g o f l a n d land securing requisition by utility  Consultation with local  Once authorities/ autonomous councils and land owners Before starting construction of the substations  Consultation Women Before starting construction of the substations with  Once  Stakeholder Consultations with prior notice conducted with a minimum of 15-20 persons per consultation.  Careful route selection to avoid  Consultation with local  Once existing settlements and sensitive authorities/ autonomous locations councils, land owners and  Transmission lines in Package 5 largely women on location of crosses over farm land. Ensure women line overhead towers/poles/ laying of receive compensation for RoW, and damage to crops, trees etc. in underground distribution cases where land rights are with line & alignment and women design At time of detailed survey for route alignment 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT  Damage to  Careful selection of site and route  Consultation with local  Once alignment to avoid encroachment of authorities/ autonomous socially / culturally socially, culturally and archaeological councils and land owners sensitive areas (e.g. sacred groves, on location of overhead sensitive and historical sites graveyards, religious worship place, line towers/poles/ laying of underground monuments etc.) distribution line & alignment and design At time of detailed survey for route alignment  Loss of  Use existing tower or footings  Payment of damages /  Quarterly till Prior to the start of agricultural wherever possible. compensation. process is construction production/ completed Compensation is paid  Payment for crop and tree damages in change for: Land coming in during construction and cropping corridor of width of Right compensation for tower footing pattern of Way, Land under the  Compensation for RoW Corridor tower footing, Damage to trees and crops, and Damage to constructed structure Refer to Compensation Plan for Temporary Damage in Annexure 2  Interference with communicatio n n channel  Proposed projects which involve lines  PTCC Approval over 132kV to get approval from Power & Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC) before commission  Once  Encroachme  The proposed projects sites that have  Encroachers and  Once, with  squatters to be notified periodic nts and presence of encroachers and that the land is for public monitoring presence of squatters to be notified for eviction purpose and to be given Squatters and harvest of any standing crop. adequate time for removal of standing crops /assets At time of detailed survey for route alignment At time of detailed survey for route alignment, with periodic monitoring till construction phase. 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Constructio  n of substation and laying of lines Impact on worker health and safety – possibility of electrification, falling from height, and exposure to magnetic fields  Impact on community and health safety due to exposure electric to currents, hazardous materials, electromagnet ic fields etc.  Contractor should follow defined protocols for health & safety  Electric Safety Officer to be appointed  Safety manger to be deployed during construction  Construction camps should have adequate sanitation / safety facilities  Safety equipment should be provided to workers  Sign-boarding of hazardous areas / materials should be done  Presence of documented  Daily for health & safety protocols safety  Safety manger present at equipment site during construction  Weekly for other  Use of safety equipment by workers measures  Presence of signboards at appropriate locations  Adequate sanitation / safety standards at camps  During construction Refer the Annexure 2: Labour Management Plan  Display danger signs at appropriate  Signboards / instructions  Weekly for During Construction locations are displayed at signboards appropriate places  Display boards with precautions to be  Monthly for adopted by consumers, owners,  Use of insulated wires in compensatio occupiers, electrical contractors, congested areas n electric workmen and suppliers  Compensation is paid  Display of instructions for resuscitation of persons suffering from electric shock.  Use of insulated wires in highly congested residential areas  Compensation is paid to nondepartmental persons in the case of fatal accidents due to electrocution. 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT  Safety  Construction sites are properly lit and security  Minimize blockage of access roads concerns of women and other population around the construction site  Site is adequately lit at  Weekly night  Access roads are usable  Violation labour standards  Labour laws are being  Monthly followed of  Contractor should follow labour standards as per applicable laws such as minimum wages, equal pay for equal work, no child labour etc.  Provision of welfare measures such as canteens, first aid facilities, housing accommodation for workers near the work place etc. Operation Impact on worker  and health and safety maintenanc – possibility of  e of electrocution, substations falling from height,  and and exposure to   maintenanc magnetic fields  e of lines  Welfare available facilities are Safety equipment should be provided  Use of safety equipment  Weekly to workers by workers Sign boarding of hazardous areas /  Presence of signboards materials should be done at appropriate locations Careful design  Adequate sanitation / Safety awareness safety standards Emergency planning Sanitation and medical facilities During construction  During Construction  Refer the Annexure 2: Labour Management Plan  During running of the substation Refer the Annexure 2: Labour Management Plan 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Impact on  community health and safety due to  exposure to electric current Display danger signs at appropriate  Signboards / instructions  Weekly for During running of the locations signboards substation are displayed at appropriate places Display boards with precautions to be  Monthly for adopted by consumers, owners,  Compensation is paid compensatio occupiers, electrical contractors, n electric workmen and suppliers  Display of instructions for resuscitation of persons suffering from electric shock.  Compensation is paid to nondepartmental persons in the case of fatal accidents due to electrocution. Implementation Schedule- Environmental Management Plan Table 2: Environment Management Plan Project stage - anticipated Environmental issues and impacts Proposed mitigation measure Parameter to be monitored Institutional Responsibility Implementation Action taken Pre-construction Phase (Planning and Design) Planning Phase Impacts  Impacts due to Project Location  Selection of route for the transmission lines and sites for  sub- stations need to avoid the environmentally sensitive areas like wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, reserved forest area, historical and cultural sites, or private land to the extent possible. Location of  substations and line alignment Avoided wildlife sanctuaries, Field Staff national parks, reserved forest (AE and area, historical and cultural ADE) sites, or private land to the extent possible 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT  Loss of property and impact on habitation  The alignment of proposed new sub-stations, transmission lines to be finalized after detailed physical survey.    The line routing will be finalized avoiding existing settlements such as cities, villages, houses, huts, buildings, fruit bearing trees or any other existing settlement directly related with the livelihood of people. Route alignment of transmission lines Field Staff Maximum possible extent and avoided cities, villages, (AE ADE) houses, huts, buildings, fruit bearing trees or any other existing settlement directly related with the livelihood of people  Encroachment on Sites / Structures of into Cultural, Historical or Archaeological Importance  In the proposed project, preliminary selection of sites for  sub- stations and route alignment of transmission lines to be ensured, no encroachment into cultural / religious structures. Route alignment of transmission lines  Field Staff (AE and ADE) Maximum possible extent avoided  Cutting of trees and damage to vegetation  Alignment of sub-stations and route of lines to be finalized  to avoid or minimize the cutting and removal of trees   Field Staff (AE and ADE) Pruning of branches of trees wherever possible Alignment of lines. and layout of substations Route itself covers minimal tree cutting are, trees are allowed to grow up to 5.0 mtr height.  Trees allowed growing up to a height within the ROW by  maintaining adequate clearance between the top of tree and the conductor as per the regulations. Ensure record keeping of trees in the area and trees to be felled. Field Staff (AE and ADE) The Route of the Transmission line doesn’t Encroach into precious ecological areas Field Staff (AE and ADE) The line doesn’t enter in to forest area, bird guards used. Encroachment into precious ecological areas Afforestation plan Avoid encroachment into National Park, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Location of subReserved Forest and other ecologically sensitive area by stations and line alignment careful site and alignment selection Minimize the need by using existing towers, tall towers and ROW, wherever possible Obtain statutory clearances from the Government Blockage of Wildlife Passage Avoid Blockage of Wildlife Passage by careful site and alignment selection and addition of deflectors need to propose to minimize the avian collision risks with power Lines. Place bird guards on towers if in line of bird migratory paths Location of line alignment Location of bird guards on towers 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Impact on Aesthetic Value Ensure the design of the system should not have any impact on visual aesthetics. Design of sub-stations Field Staff (AE and alignment of lines and ADE) Necessary steps taken Loss of Property Value and Livelihood Finalize the alignment to minimize impact on livelihood to neighboring communities. Compensation for loss of crops and livelihood Design of sub-stations Field Staff (AE and alignment of lines and ADE) Minimized the impact on livelihood Compensation for loss of crops and livelihood arranged Interference with other utilities Seek clearance prior to construction from National Highways and traffic authority wherever necessary Clearances obtained Plan and implement the mitigating measures for the induced voltage Consultation with the public and implementation of traffic management plan Implementation of traffic management plan Transformers designed with oil spill containment systems, and purpose-built oil, lubricant and fuel storage system, complete with spill cleanup equipment. The transformers specifications will be selected as per internationally adopted standards Specifications of equipment Field Staff (AE and ADE) Prior clearances obtained Design Impacts Escape of polluting materials EE Transformers / capacitors should be free from polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) Transformers / other equipment should not contain any chemical causing GHG emission. Noise and vibration of equipment Sub-stations sited and designed to ensure noise will not be a Design document Bid nuisance Equipment should comply with Indian and document International standard Generators complying with MoEF standard shall be purchased EE Explosion/fire hazards Site selection for transmission lines and substations are ensured away from oil/gas pipelines and other sites with potential for creating explosions or fires. EE Design documents of sub-stations and alignment of lines Ensured away from oil & gas pipelines 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Construction Phase Impact on air quality Spraying of water in construction sites and on exposed earth surfaces and stock piles of sand and other construction materials, Construction site Contractor Water sprinklers Tarpaulins used used, Ambient air quality Covering of transportation vehicles with tarpaulins Training of monitoring for equipment operators and drivers in fuel efficiency and anti- suspended particulate matter and respirable idling can effectively reduce the air emissions. suspended solid Equipment and vehicles used at construction site shall comply with the norms and standards prescribed by the Environment (Protection) Act 1986. Monitoring of ambient air at major construction sites Impact due to underground Signposts along the way of underground cabling should be cabling well displayed Alignment of Contractor underground cabling Doesn’t arise as the line was Over Head EHT Line To reduce the EMF from underground cable, it can be shielded with specific metal alloys. Deep rooted trees to be avoided in the areas of underground cabling network to avoid interference with duct banks. Mowing with heavy-duty power equipment is used to control growth of ground covers and prevent the establishment of trees and shrubs in the right-of-way. Herbicides and mowing, should be used to control fast-growing weedy species. Impact due to blasting of rocks If spacing and weight are within acceptable ranges the ground vibrations and noise can be controlled by controlling delay interval and charge/delay. The airborne dust suppression measure like water sprinklers should be used to ensure that the airborne dust is within the permissible limits. Use of excessive explosives should be avoided and proper blast parameter to be selected to control fly rocks. Locals must be informed in advance to avoid blasting sites. Construction site Contractor & Control Blasting adopted local panchayat 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Silt run off from construction activities Develop and implement Construction Site Management Plan to cover site preparation to minimize clearance to adjoining vegetation and natural resources; protection of unstable soil surface from high velocity runoff with interception drains and stabilization; proper siting and protection of construction materials; construction wastes disposal practice etc. Implementation of Construction Site Management Plan Contractor All procedures Adopted Erosion Hazards due to Inadequate Provision for Resurfacing of Exposed Area Excavated materials need to be used for re-filling after construction work is over and remaining materials will be disposed as per the regulation. Implementation of Construction Site Management Plan Contractor Excess Earth was disposed as per the local regulations Nuisance to Neighboring Community from Construction Activities including Noise, Health and Safety, Blockage of Access Roads The vehicles, plants machineries used for construction to comply with the statutory norms. Monitoring of sound Contractor levels at construction sit, Health and Safety, Noisy construction works such as piling, concrete mixing, Blockage of Access mechanical compaction, etc., will be carried out only during Roads daytime (between 0600 hours to 2200 hours. All vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silences. No road access was blocked to general public. Sound levels monitored to maintain in limits During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers shall be checked and if found to be defective shall be replaced. Monitoring of sound levels at construction sites Develop and implement Construction Site Management Plan covering the above Impact from work in flood prone areas Precautions to avoid blocking of drainage path by construction activities Avoid storing materials, chemicals and other items of work in areas where those can be washed away by the floods. Stocking of materials and construction activities Contractor blocking of drainage path avoided 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Adopt water-saving construction practices and conduct Impact on water environment training of construction workers to minimize the discharge and ground water level of wastewater. Ensure that pollution of natural watercourses, ponds, tanks and reservoirs is avoided. Prevent the Waste water produced in construction from entering directly into streams, water bodies or the irrigation systems. NOC from Ground water board for borewell Construction site Contractor Conducted awareness programs on water saving and waste water disposal and accordingly steps taken Implementation of health and safety measures Contractor Provided to all workers safety goggles, helmets, masks, boots, etc, arranged health and safety training sessions Oil and fuel spills from construction equipment will be minimized by good O&M practices. Vehicles /machinery and equipment serving and maintenance work shall be carried out only in designated locations /service stations. The cans and containers of oil and lubricants to be provided with spill trays to contain the spills Public and Workers Safety during Construction Phase Comply with requirements for the safety of the workmen as per the existing national /state /local regulations. Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan. Supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, masks, boots, etc., to the workers and staff. Contractor to arrange for health and safety training sessions Comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe movement of the workers and staff. Adequate precautions will be taken to prevent danger of electrocuting from electrical equipment and power supply lines including distribution boards, transformers, etc. Measures such as danger signboards, danger /red lights, fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public and workers. All electric power driven machines to be used in the construction shall be free from defect, be properly maintained and kept in good working order 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Disturbed Farming Activity Construction activities on cropping land will be timed within one month of harvest wherever possible. Timing of start of construction Contractor Construction activities minimized for one month and crop compensation paid Clearing of trees and vegetation Contractor Route itself covers minimal tree cutting area, trees are allowed to grow up to 5.0 mtr height. Necessary compensation arranged to the concerned . Compensation for crop damage, if any Impact on Flora and Fauna Marking of vegetation to be removed prior to clearance Strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance. Trees allowed growing up to a height within the ROW by maintaining adequate clearance between the top of tree and the conductor as per the regulations. Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities If cutting of trees is unavoidable, then obtain appropriate Compensatory regulatory approvals Compensatory afforestation at the rate afforestation of twice the trees cut/removed Felled trees and other cleared or pruned vegetation to be disposed of as authorized by the statutory bodies. Avoid Blockage of Wildlife Passage by careful site and alignment selection and addition of deflectors need to propose to minimize the avian collision risks with power Lines. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase Oil Spillage during Operation and Maintenance Sub-station transformers to be located within secure and impervious bunded areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks. Oil traps will be provided to reclaim the oil from the storm water drained from the bunded area. Sub-station bunding 132 KV SS KOTHAPALLI ALONG WITH CONNECTED LINE FROM 132 KV SS NOONEGUNDLA PALLI IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT Management of Solid Waste Generated Replaced equipment i.e. transformers, capacitors, conductors, meters, batteries, transformer oil and other electrical equipment to be collected and disposed of through registered recycling/reprocessing units or handed over to the manufacturers/dealers as per the provisions of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules1989 and the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. Disposal of wastes Obtain statutory clearances for disposal of wastes Staff/workers health and safety during operations Adequate precautions to prevent danger of electrocuting from Health and safety electrical equipment and power supply lines including practices distribution boards, transformers, etc. Measures such as danger signboards, danger/red lights, fencing and lights will be provided to protect the staff and workers All workers employed in hazardous activities shall be provided with necessary protective gear At every workplace, first aid kit shall be readily available including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials, medicines and appliances in accordance with the regulations All workers and staff will be given training/awareness programs on safety measures to be followed during the operation and maintenance of the system. Operations and maintenance staff skills less than acceptable Exposure to electromagnetic interference Adequate training in O&M to all relevant staff of sub-stations Posting of Staff and transmission line maintenance crews. O&M manuals and standard operating practices (SOP) will be prepared Regular training will be given to all relevant staff and maintenance No of training crews to operate the system in accordance with the manuals conducted and SOPs. Transmission line design to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference from overhead power lines Ground clearance