Plan No.

: CTGO-TGW-YA-10
Rev. NO.2022
Control hierarchy: Internal documents

NOISE MONITORING

MANAGEMENT PLAN

(NMMP)

China Three Gorges Power Operation Int’l Co, Ltd

Jhimpir, District Thatta (Sindh), Pakistan.
(TGF, TGS, TGT)
 CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2 SOURCES OF IMPACT ......................................................................................................................... 4
3 PROJECT STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................... 5
4 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................... 5
5. Control Measures .................................................................................................................................... 6
6 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLS .................................................................. 6
7 TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................. 11
8 MONITORING ...................................................................................................................................... 11
9 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS .............................................................................................. 13
1 INTRODUCTION
This Noise Monitoring Management Plan (the ‘Management Plan’) is designed to ensure the control and
limitation of potential sources of noise and vibration of the China Three Gorges Power Operation int’l Ltd
wind power projects (3x50MW). The plan describes measures proposed to be taken to protect people and
animals (domestic and wild) from nuisance and disturbance associated with vibration and airborne noise.
While the generation of some noise emissions and vibration is inevitable in the context of a mining
project, this plan sets out a systematic approach for noise and vibration control through the
implementation of good practice procedures. This Management Plan also includes the schedule for noise
and vibration monitoring during the construction phase.
The plan establishes guidelines for the management of noise and vibration, including identification of
applicable project standards, mitigation controls and monitoring programs.

1.1 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Management Plan are to:
• Outline the applicable standards with regards to noise and vibration control;

• Identify potential sources of noise and vibration impact;

• Define the operational procedures for noise and vibration control;

• Define roles and responsibilities;

• Define monitoring and reporting procedures; and

• Define training requirements.

1.2 SCOPE
The Three Gorges wind power projects is committed to comply with various environmental standards
which are managed through a suite of topic. The Framework sets out the management framework for
Management Plans for the following phases of the Project:

1. Construction Phase

2. Operations Phase
This Management Plan is part of the suite of construction phase Management Plans. The plan covers all
Construction Phase activities that have the potential to generate noise and vibration. Particular reference
is made here to the following EMPs that have direct cross-linkages to noise and/or vibration impacts:
 • The Construction Transport Management Plan (e.g. in relation of vehicle-generated noise and
vibration);
• The Construction Flora and Fauna Protection Management Plan (e.g. in relation to noise
disturbance to wildlife);
• Construction Community Health, Safety & Security Management Plan (noise and vibration
disturbance in residential areas and other non-project areas);
• The Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and
• Plans within the Three Gorges Second Phase wind power project Health and Safety Management
System (e.g. exposure to occupational noise and vibration).

2 SOURCES OF IMPACT
Noise and vibration sources during the Construction Phase relate primarily to plant use and vehicle
movements, equipment use, materials haulage (both on site and off site), and the use of generators,
drilling. These noise and vibration sources will be generated within the Area, roads used by the Project
and the available infrastructure.

Table 1.1: Key Noise and Vibration Sources

Source Emissions of Primary Concern Comments

On site vehicle Movement of vehicles throughout the project Area including
Noise
movements road construction areas.
Crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, concrete
Construction plant Noise and Vibration
mixers, impact equipment used during construction
Loading and movement of heavy machinery throughout the
Earth works Noise
Project Area, roads construction
Noise from temporary generators. Temporary generators to
Power generation Noise be replaced and relocated (and ultimately replaced once
long-term power is available).

Potential impacts associated with noise and vibration, include:

• Nuisance/loss of sleep and potentially stress induced illness (community health issue);
• Impacts on worker accommodation and sleep patterns;
• Building damage;
• Disturbance to wild life and domestic herd animals; and
• Safety impacts (related to inability to hear warning signals).
 3 PROJECT STANDARDS
Applicable noise and vibration standards will be complied with for all Project activities. These standards
specify maximum permissible levels at a particular location or receptor, typically the facade of a building.
• The International Finance Corporation (‘IFC’) noise limits are specified in the General EHS
guidelines, Noise Management, April 2007;
Table 1.2: Noise and Vibration Standards

Project (Most
Pollutant / Source Receptor IFC Comment
Stringent)
Boundary CTGO has adopted a noise limit of 75 dB(A) at
Noise NA 75 dB(A)
fence the boundary fence during normal operations
Industrial/
Commercial
70 60 dB(A)
(day and night
Noise (off site time)

receptors) Residential (day National standards stipulate a maximum day time

55 55 dB(A)
time) environmental noise exposure o f 60 dB (A).
Residential (night National standards stipulate a maximum night
45 45 dB(A)
time) time environmental noise exposure of 45 dB (A).
Noise The national laws define areas of ‘significant
Residential (day
(Construction - 65dB noise exposure’ as locations where noise meets
time)
Activities) or exceeds DNL 65 dB.

Above table acknowledge that road traffic will potentially affect a small number of herders located in
close proximity to roads used by the Project. Residents of villages located along key transport routes may
also be adversely impacted from time to time by noise or vibration impacts.

Despite the anticipated minimal impact from noise and vibration, the Project will implement a number of
mitigation and monitoring measures to further reduce the potential for adverse effect.

4 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the specific responsibilities identified on below, general responsibilities for noise and
vibration control are defined below.
Overall lines of responsibility between CTGO and its sub-contractors are described in the ESMP
framework document. More specifically for noise the following roles and responsibilities apply.
5. Control Measures
• Coordinate and manage all noise and vibration control measures to ensure standards are met;

• Minimize worker exposure to noise and vibration;

• Provide supervisors and operators with the applicable information (maps, guidelines, training
etc.);

• Develop job specific noise and vibration management plans prior to the commencement of works
where noise and/or vibration issues can be expected; and

• Conduct job-specific training for machinery and heavy vehicle operators to cover the importance
of noise control and available noise reduction measures.

Workplace supervisors (typically a nominated contractor representative overseeing a particular

task):

• Provide oversight to ensure noise and vibration controls measures are in place;
• Adjust operation schedule, where possible, to prevent or reduce noise and vibration; and
• Prevent practices that might lead to environmental or safety incidents.

6 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLS

The mitigation measures and management controls that are to be implemented during the construction
phase to minimize noise and vibration impacts are described in the table below. Contractors are required
to incorporate the measures outlined in the table below within their own working procedures.
 Table 1.3: Mitigation Measures and Management Controls - Noise and Vibration
ID Topic/ Applicabili Control Description Responsible Means of Comments
Aspect ty/ Activity Parties verification

NV01 - a Noise and General Prior to commencement of particularly noisy operations (which are considered CTGO HSE Audit of noise Includes a
Vibration procedures and likely or possible to exceed Project Standards at sensitive receptors), Department monitoring program requirement from the
stakeholder environmental procedures detailing the work process, program of work, predicted CTGO
engagement noise levels and manufacturers specifications for equipment and machinery will be
submitted by the sub-contractor to CTGO for acceptance.

NV01 - b Noise and General CTGO will conduct noise monitoring throughout the construction phase. CTGO Audit of noise Includes a
Vibration procedures and Notification will be given to nearby residents of any exceptional mining activity Health& monitoring requirement from the
stakeholder planned which might create noise near to sensitive receptors in excess of Project Safety programme CTGO
engagement Standards. Department

NV01 - c Noise and General CTGO will maintain, and require sub-contractor to maintain as appropriate, a CTGO Audit of noise Includes a
Vibration procedures and grievance mechanism to record and respond, to noise or vibration related monitoring requirement from the
stakeholder complaints (see the Stakeholder Engagement Plan). programme CTGO
engagement
NV02 - a Noise and Noise mitigation Use of noisy equipment CTGO All Sub-Contractor audits

Vibration (general) Supervisors and noise monitoring

CTGO will schedule noisy construction activities for normal daytime working
hours and restrict the hours of operation for specific pieces of equipment,
especially mobile sources operating through community areas which are considered
likely or possible to create noise in excess of Project Standards.
NV02 - b Noise and Noise mitigation Only have necessary equipment operating on-site CTGO All Contractor audits and

Vibration (general) Supervisors noise monitoring

ID Topic/ Applicabilit Control Description Responsible Means of
Aspect y/ Activity Parties verification

NV02 - c Noise and Noise mitigation Where practicable, particularly noisy equipment such as generators, crushers, grinders, CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) compressor, pumps, gearboxes etc. Which has the potential to exceed the Project and noise monitoring
Standards, will be fitted with noise barriers, baffles, sound insulation or enclosures.

NV02 - d Noise and Noise mitigation Avoid operating numerous pneumatic tools at the same time and spread operations CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) throughout working periods and noise monitoring

NV02 - e Noise and Noise mitigation Keep equipment in good condition and turn off when not in use CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) and noise monitoring
NV02 - f Noise and Noise mitigation Where practicable, mobile equipment will have exhaust muffling maintained at CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) manufacturer’s specifications and noise monitoring

NV02 - g Noise and Noise mitigation Where practicable select equipment with lower sound power levels CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) and noise monitoring

NV02 - h Noise and Noise mitigation Shielding and separation where necessary and practicable CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) and noise monitoring

NV02 - i Noise and Noise mitigation Maximize distances between noisy equipment items and the identified sensitive CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) receptors and noise monitoring

NV02 - j Noise and Noise mitigation Position noisy equipment in sheltered locations where practicable, e.g. behind an earth CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) berm if practicable and noise monitoring

NV02 - k Noise and Noise mitigation Place crushers behind engineered or natural berms where practicable CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) and noise monitoring

NV02 - l Noise and Noise mitigation Install suitable mufflers on engine exhausts and compressor components where CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor audits
Vibration (general) practicable. and noise monitoring
ID Topic/ Applicability/ Control Description Responsible Means of
Aspect Activity Parties verification

NV02 - m Noise and Noise mitigation Install acoustic enclosures for equipment causing radiating noise if identified as CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor
Vibration (general) necessary by a risk assessment audits and noise
monitoring

NV02 - n Noise and Noise mitigation Re-locate noise sources to less sensitive areas to take advantage of distance and CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor
Vibration (general) shielding, where considered necessary based on a risk assessment audits and noise
monitoring

NV02 - o Noise and Noise mitigation Acoustic monitoring of the ore processing facility will be undertaken to confirm that CTGO Health & Safety Noise monitoring
Vibration (general) operations will not exceed Project Standards for the applicable time of day. Department

NV02 - p Noise and Noise mitigation Install silencers for fans where required based on a risk assessment CTGO All Supervisors Sub-Contractor
Vibration (general) audits and noise
monitoring

NV03 Noise and Noise mitigation Decisions on siting of staff accommodation will take into account of Project CTGO

Vibration (accommodation) Standards

NV05 Noise and Noise reduction Job-specific training for machinery and heavy vehicle operators will cover the CTGO HSE Sub-Contractor
vibration importance of noise control and available noise reduction measures Department audits and noise
monitoring
 Topic/ Applicability/ Means of
ID Control Description Responsible Parties
Aspect Activity verification

Noise and CTGO All Sub-Contractor audits

NV07 - a Vibration Adherence to applicable Project Standards
Vibration Supervisors and noise monitoring

Noise and CTGO All Sub-Contractor audits

NV07 - b Vibration Installation of vibration isolation for mechanical equipment as appropriate.
Vibration Supervisors and noise monitoring

Pre-construction building condition assessment along principal transport routes

Noise and for Sub-station and other buildings considered to be at potential risk from CTGO All Sub-Contractor audits
NV07 - c Vibration
Vibration transportation vibration, and for other culturally sensitive buildings and Supervisors and noise monitoring
structures adjacent to principal transport routes.

Management of noisy activities (which are considered likely to create noise

levels at sensitive receptors in excess of Project Standards) including road
traffic and noisy equipment to minimize potential disturbance to wildlife.
• Noisy construction activities will be limited to normal working hours.
Flora & Fauna • No stationary noisy equipment to be located within 500 m of a spring Sub-Contractor
Noise and or other wildlife focal point. CTGO All Supervisors
NV08 Protection Measures - audits and noise
Vibration
Noise • Noisy equipment in the mine will be located in areas where there is monitoring
natural screening of the equipment.
• Noise abatement equipment such as noise barriers, baffles, sound
insulation or enclosures will be implemented for particularly noisy
equipment.
• Speed limits < 40km/hr.
7 TRAINING
Applicable employees of CTGO and its sub-Contractor will be provided with training in noise
management. Site inductions will cover the importance of noise control and available noise reduction
measures.
Additional specialist training will be provided to plant operators and key personnel involved in activities
which involve noisy operations.
Job-specific training for machinery and heavy vehicle operators will cover the importance of noise control
and available noise reduction measures.

8 MONITORING
The monitoring measures that are to be implemented during the construction phase to ensure compliance
with the Project Standards are described in the table below. In the event that any monitoring results
identify exceedances of any Project Standards, these will be investigated and corrective actions identified.
The Project will develop and implement a Noise and Vibration Monitoring Plan to verify compliance with
applicable Specific monitoring requirement is further detailed below.
 Table 1.4: Monitoring Measures - Noise and vibration

ID Topic/ Parameters Methods Periodicity Location

Aspects

NVM2 Noise dB(A) Calibrated noise meter (see above) One 24hour period every Winter herder camps,
month including those located in
proximity of Project roads

NVM3 Noise dB(A) Calibrated noise meter (see above) One 24hour period every Nearest residential areas
month

NVM5 Vibration PPV (potential damage to Vibration Levels at the site boundary and During heavy traffic periods In community locations
buildings) sensitive receptors - vibration monitoring will be For sensitive structures, visual potentially affected by heavy
undertaken inside rooms when assessing for monitoring for cracks will construction traffic.
nuisance and measured on the structure outside be made, prior to the increase
when assessing for damage. in road traffic or at the earliest

For sensitive structures, visual monitoring and opportunity.

the measurement o f crack widths will be
undertaken to determine whether damage is being
caused.

NVM6 Vibration PPV (disturbance Vibration meter Upon receipt of a vibration Complainant’s residence/
threshold) complaint source of complaint.

For Occupational Health related monitoring see the Construction Health and Safety Management System.
Consultation with stakeholder communities will be held regularly to determine the success and
effectiveness of noise and vibration management practices and to seek to address any community
concerns. This will help to ensure that the amenity of the community is recognized and taken into account
by the company.

9 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

CTGO will continue to evaluate noise and vibration impacts within and at the Project Area boundary and
along key Project transport routes in order to ensure that noise levels are minimized. Noise monitoring
will include work place monitoring and accommodation monitoring.

Table 1.5: Key Performance Indicators

ID KPI Target/ Monitoring measure

NV-KPI 01 Number of reported non- Minimize and continued See ‘means of verification’
compliances with the improvement in number of Column in Table 1.3.
mitigation controls reported non-compliances
NV-KPI 02 Number of exceedances of Target zero and, if Noise and vibration
the standards outlined instances occur, assess monitoring records (see
need for corrective action NVM1 – NVM6)

NV-KPI 03 Number of noise or vibration Aim for zero noise & Noise and vibration related
related complaints. vibration related grievances complaints captured by the
and, if instances occur, grievance procedure
assess need for corrective