APSEIP Biannual Report Jan Jun 2015 PDF

Assam Power Sector
Enhancement Investment
Program
Biannual Safeguard Monitoring Report

(January-June, 2015)
(Loan Number: 3200-IND)
October, 2015
Prepared by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited for the

Asian Development Bank
This social safeguard monitoring report is a document of the borrower and made publicly available in
accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy 2011 and the Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. The
views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or
staff.
Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program Bi-annual Social Safeguard Monitoring Report Tranche – 4
Abbreviation
ADB Asian Development Bank

AEGCL Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Ltd.
AP Affected People
APSEIP Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program
ASEB Assam State Electricity Board
D.C. District Collector
EA Executing Agency
ESMU Environmental and Social Management Unit
GHG Green House Gas
GOA Government Of Assam
GOI Government Of India
GRC Grievance Redress Mechanism
IA Implementing Agency
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
Ltd. Limited
LAA Land Acquisition Act
LAO Land Acquisition Officer
MFF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility
PAP Project Affected Persons
PMU Project Management Unit
ROW Right of Way
RF Resettlement Framework
RP Resettlement Plan
RPD Resettlement Planning Document
S/S Sub Station
SEIA Summary Environmental Impact Assessment
SIEE Summary Initial Environmental Examination
SRPD Short Resettlement Planning Document
T&D Transmission and Distribution
T/L Transmission Line
T&T Transmission and Transformation
Table of Content
Executive Summary (ES)......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Project Description .............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Scope of Report .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Status of Project Implementation ........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Consultancy Services to support PMU ................................................................................ 6
3.1 Project Safeguard Review ................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Social Safeguard ................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.2 Environmental Safeguard .................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Safeguards Implementation Status .................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Social Safeguard Activities ................................................................................................ 10
3.2.2 Environmental Safeguard Activities ................................................................................... 10
4.0 Grievance Redress Mechanism ........................................................................................ 12
5.0 Consultations and Disclosure ............................................................................................ 12
Executive Summary (ES)

ES 1.0 Introduction
Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program (The Program) is being funded under Multi-
Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) lending approach of Asian Development Bank (ADB). Under this MFF,
three tranches has been funded and are currently in implementation stage. The ‘Periodic Financing
Request’ (Tranche 4) submitted by GoA was approved by ADB on July 7, 2014 and considered extension of
the MFF availability period from 30 June 2015 up to 31 October 2019. The ‘Project Agreement’ and ‘Loan
Agreement’ were signed on February 20, 2015. The Tranche-4 will contribute in achieving of MFF
objectives.
ES 1.1 Scope of Report
The report capture implementations status of environmental and social safeguard for the period of January-
June, 2015.
ES 1.2 Brief Project Description
The Tranche-4 will have two major outputs: (i) enhanced capacity of distribution system; (ii) improved
technology of operation and maintenance (O&M) systems. The sub-projects of Tranche-4 project has been
bundled into four contract packages. The details of sub-projects is provided at Annexure 1. Assam Power
Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), Government of Assam is the executing agency (EA) and will be
supported by its field units i.e. implementing agency for monitor implementation of sub-project under this
tranche.
ES 2 Project Status
ES 2.1 Project Implementation
The various sub-projects have been bundled into four contract packages i.e. Package-1, Package-2,
Package-3 and Package-4. The procurement process of contracting agency is in progress for package 1
and 2. The evaluation and shortlisting of contracting agency has been completed for package 1 and the
signing of contract is likely to be completed by July, 2015. The safeguard report pertain to package 1 and
package 2, where construction activities are involved.
ES 2.2 Consultancy Services to support ESMU in PMU
The procurement of consultancy services for technical support has been completed. The evaluation of
financial proposal and negotiation is in progress for engaging individual national safeguard consultant.
ES 3.0 ADB Safeguards Policy
ADB affirms that environmental and social sustainability is a cornerstone of economic growth and poverty
reduction in Asia and Asia Pacific region. The EA is abide by ADB’s safeguards policy and its compliance in
the project.
ES 3.1 Project Safeguard Review
The Resettlement Plan prepared (August, 2014) for the project has envisaged social impacts due to
acquisition of 4.68 Ha of land for 20 sub-stations construction. Private land acquisition for 6 sub-stations will
economically displace 6 households. In addition, damages to crop due to poles erection and stringing of
distribution line is also recorded.
IEE prepared for project has categorised the project as Category ‘B’ with less significant impacts on
environment. The report also recorded 7 sub-stations location coming within 10 km radius from
environmentally sensitive areas and doesn’t involve diversion of forest land is involved for sub-stations.
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However, caution to obtain to obtain permission from local forest officer for tree cutting/pruning during
stringing of distribution line and compliance to various the nation and sate’s environmental regulations
during various stages of project implementation.
ES 3.2 Safeguards Implementation Status
Social Safeguard
The process for purchasing private land transfer of government land identified for construction of 20 sub-
stations are in progress. Mutual negotiation process is ongoing with three individual owners. In case of
government land, implementing agency is coordinating with concerned government department.
For distribution line, land is not required for pole erection. The impacts on crop, trees, structures, livelihoods
etc. due to stringing of distribution line will be assessed during RoW verification. According, entitlement will
be identified and compensated.
Environmental Safeguard
The needs for obtaining permission under various environmental regulation is being assessed. The need for
EC though not envisaged, but will be confirmed once building design for control room and office are
finalised. In case of seven sub-stations coming with 10km radius from boundary of environmentally sensitive
areas, the need for wildlife clearance will be assessed in consultation with concerned wildlife department.
Forest land diversion is not involved for sub-stations, hence FC will not be required. But, permission for tree
cutting/pruning during stringing of distribution line will be ensure as and when needs arises.
The civil works has not started and compliance to EMP measures will be reported once works starts at site.
The environmental monitoring as needed is EMP is yet to start.
ES 4.0 Grievance Redress Mechanism
Grievance Redress Committee is still to be established and will be initiated for Tranche-4 in line with does
existing GRC established for Tranche 3.
ES 5.0 Consultation and Disclosure
The implementing agency is interacting and informing about the project to the local peoples of the villages
during site identification of sub-stations land. All documents prepared for the project are disclosed in website
of APDCL.
ES 6.0 Compliance to Loan Agreement
The safeguard covenants compliance will be ensured once works at site starts.
ES 7.0 Project Implementation Schedule
Currently, emphasise is on taking over of possession of land for sub-stations. The detailed implementation
schedule will be submitted from next bi-annual report.
ES 8.0 Conclusion
Environmental and Social Safeguards are integral part of the ‘Loan Agreement’ and EA is abide by and to
ensure compliance with conditions in the covenant. All environmental and social safeguards activities are in
various stages of advancement and will further ensure project has minimum environment and social
impacts.
1.0 Introduction
Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program (The Program) is being funded under Multi-
Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) lending approach of Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Program is an
endeavour to conduct low carbon power sector development, among others, through (i) reducing technical
loss and enhancing physical capacity of transmission and distribution network, and (ii) promoting Demand
Side Management (DSM) in tandem with increase of power generation capacities mainly by other agencies.
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) will be the Executing Agency (EA) for the MFF.
Government of Assam (GoA) through Government of India (GOI) has requested the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) for an MFF to partly fund the power sector investment program in the state of Assam and the
same was approved and the loan is under implementation. The investment program covers physical
investments in transmission, distribution, energy efficiency, and non-physical investments in management
information system. The investments to be supported by ADB will (i) improve quality and reliability of power;
(ii) remove transmission bottlenecks; (iii) facilitate in state and interregional power transfers; (iv) facilitate a
reduction in overall system losses; (v) improve energy efficiency, capitalize related carbon market
opportunities; and (vi) improve utility operational and financial performance. The proposed program will
sustain the reform agenda established with earlier ADB support, and is expected to help to attract other
long-term financiers to the sector.
Three tranches under ‘the Program’ are in implementation stage. Due to competitive bidding process and
the depreciation of the Indian currency against the US Dollar resulted in loan savings of $50.2 million under
the MFF from three tranches. These savings were realized while the committed outputs of the MFF being
delivered. Subsequent to realization of these savings, APDCL and GOA requested ADB to consider
financing a supplementary tranche under the ongoing MFF. The ‘Periodic Financing Request’ (Tranche 4)
submitted by GoA was approved by ADB on July 7, 2014 and considered extension of the MFF availability
period from 30 June 2015 up to 31 October 2019. The ‘Project Agreement’ and ‘Loan Agreement’ were
signed on February 20, 2015.
1.1 Project Description
As part of Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Programme, the Tranche-4 will have two major
outputs: (i) enhanced capacity of distribution system; (ii) improved technology of operation and maintenance
(O&M) systems. The sub-projects proposed under Tranche 4 has been bundled into four contract packages
i.e. package 1, package 2, package 3 and package 4. The package 1 and 2 involves construction activities
and is like to trigger safeguards requirements, while package 3 and 4 are related to operation stage
activities. The various sub-projects identified under Tranche-4 are in Annexure 1. The Loan Agreement of
Tranche 4 was signed on February 20, 2015 and the loan closing date is June 30, 2019. Assam Power
Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is the executing agency for the Assam Power Sector Enhancement
Investment Program (APSEIP), Tranche-4. The field units of APDCL i.e. implementing agency, will provide
the support and monitor implementation of sub-project under this tranche. Please note that the APSEIP
Tranche-4 is hereinafter and throughout this Report, referred to as the ‘Project’.

1.2 Scope of Report

This bi-annual environmental and social safeguard monitoring report is for the period of January-June,
2015. The report provide an overview and status of environmental and social safeguards activities
implementation progress during this reporting period.
2.0 Project Status
2.1 Status of Project Implementation
Under tranche 4, various sub-projects have been bundled into four contract packages i.e. Package-1
Package-2, Package 3 and Package 4. The procurement process of contracting agency is ongoing for the
package 1 and 2. The evaluation and shortlisting of contracting agency has been completed for package 1
and the signing of contract is likely to be completed by July, 2015.
2.2 Consultancy Services to support PMU
In accordance to concurrence received from ADB, the procurement of consultancy services for technical
support has been completed. Considering the limitation of human resources with expertise in safeguard
implementation within APDCL, the already engaged individual national consultant in Tranche 1 has been
requested to submit their financial proposal. The evaluation of financial proposal and negotiation is likely to
be completed by June, 2015.
3.0 ADB Safeguards Policy
ADB affirms that environmental and social sustainability is a cornerstone of economic growth and poverty
reduction in Asia and Asia Pacific region. ADB’s Strategy 2020 therefore emphasizes assisting DMCs to
pursue environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. In addition, ADB is committed to
ensuring the social and environmental sustainability of the projects it supports. In this context, the goal of
the ADB’s SPS, 2009 is to promote the sustainability of project outcomes by protecting the environment and
people from projects’ potential adverse impacts.
The objectives of ADB’s safeguard policy is to:
i. Avoid adverse impacts of projects on the environment and affected people, where possible;
ii. Minimize, mitigate, and/or compensate for adverse project impacts on the environment and affected
people when avoidance is not possible; and
iii. Help borrowers/clients to strengthen their safeguard systems and develop the capacity to manage
environmental and social risks
3.1 Project Safeguard Review

3.1.1 Social Safeguard
As per the Resettlement Plan prepared (August, 2014) for the project has envisaged social impacts due to
acquisition of land for sub-stations construction and damages to crop due to poles erection and stringing of
distribution line. The RP has indicated that of the total 20 substations (Table 1.0), 6 substations are
proposed on private land belong to various individual owner/household, 9 sub-stations are proposed on tea
estate land and 5 sub-stations are proposed on government land. The private land which are owned by
individual owner will be acquired through mutual negotiation. The RP has also indicated that the

construction schedule for construction of distribution line will be done during the off season, thereby
minimising crop damages.
Table 1.0: Details on Land Requirements and Ownership for 33/11 kV Substation
(as per RP, August 2014)
Sub-project
Sl No Area (Ha) Ownership Name of the Owner
(33/11 kV substation)
1 33/11kV Bindukuri 0.2 Tea Estate Land Tezpur & Ghara TE
2 33/11kV Borjuli 0.134 Government Land Not Applicable
3 33/11kV Bedeti 0.3 Tea Estate Land Bihali TE
4 33/11kV Singri 0.268 Government Land Not Applicable
5 33/11kV Rakhyshmari 0.268 Government Land Not Applicable
6 33/11kV Borsola 0.268 Government Land Not Applicable
7 33/11kV Baghjan 0.268 Tea Estate Land Baghjan TE
8 33/11kV Gangabari 0.45 Private Land Md. Samad Ali
9 33/11kV Mahakali 0.134 Private Land Chandradhar Malakar
10 33/11kV Dholla 0.268 Tea Estate Land Dholla TE
11 33/11kV Gelapukhuri 0.134 Private Land Mr. Mrinal Dohutia
12 33/11kV Philobari 0.268 Tea Estate Land Philobari TE
13 3311/kV Pawoi 0.132 Tea Estate Land Pawoi TE
14 33/11kV Borhat 0.162 Government Land APDCL
15 33//11 kV Napuk 0.159 Private Land Md. Asfik Ali
16 33/11kV Gharamara 0.201 Private Land [to be confirmed]
Naresh Chandra Dev
17 33/11 kV Namsung 0.201 Private Land Jagat Ray Ghatwar
18 33/11kV Radhabari 0.258 Tea Estate Land Radhabari TE
19 33/11kV Nahorbari 0.408 Tea Estate Land Naharbari TE
20 33/11kV Dayang 0.194 Tea Estate Land Dayang TE
Source: Resettlement Plan Document (August 2014), Prepared by: APDCL, GoA
As per the Resettlement planning documents, the land requirements for the proposed new 33/11kV sub-
station will required a total of 4.68 Ha. The construction of six sub-stations is likely to need for acquisition of
1.28 ha of private land thereby economically displacing six households. No non-titleholders were identified
and impacts on any structures or buildings is not recorded at sub-station location area.
Table 2: Summary of Impacts
Quantity
Sl No Impacts Unit RP (August, 2014)
of Tranche – 4
1 Land area Requirement
a Total area of agriculture private land Ha 1.28
b Total area of Tea Garden private land Ha 2.30
c Total area of Community land Ha -
d Total area of government land Ha 1.10
e Total Land Area Requirements Ha 4.68
2 Total number of economically displaced family No. 6
3 Total number of vulnerable households No. 1

3.1.2 Environmental Safeguard

A review of IEE has categorised the project as Category ‘B’ as per ADB’s SPS 2009. In addition, some of
the key environmental safeguard related matter reported in the IEE includes of:
• The project needs to comply with the requirements provided for by the GoI acts, rules, notifications,
standards, and policies and other state level guidelines that apply to the project.
• Land requirement identified for 20 sub-stations but do not require land for laying of distribution line;
• Identified 7 sub-stations whose location (Table 3) is within 10km radius from boundary of
environmentally sensitive areas1;
• No sub-station locations are on forest land;
• Forests areas and thick vegetation areas are avoided wherever possible;
• The distribution lines will also pass through degraded forest areas but avoided any national park or
sanctuary, wetlands and geologically unstable areas, which can also pose foundation related
problems;
• No endangered or protected species of flora or fauna are reported at the sub-project sites.
Adequate provisions have been made for the environmental mitigation and monitoring of predicted
impacts, along with their associated costs. Adverse impacts if noticed during implementation will be
mitigated using appropriate design and management measures.
• Construction activities will cause minimal environmental impacts which are temporary in nature. The
EMP and the EMoP have been prepared for the project and responsibilities for implementation
assigned. The anticipated environmental impacts can be easily mitigated through implementation of
EMP.
Table 3: Details of National Parks in Assam and distances from Sub-stations

(as per IEE, August 2014)
Approximate Distance of village
Electrical
SNo Name Notability Substation from boundary of National
Circle
Park/Protected Area (in km)
Tinsukia Baghjan 10
Tinsukia Gangwari 16
Tinsukia Mahakali 27
Tinsukia Dholla 8
Tinsukia Gelapukhuri 10
1 Dibru-Saikhowa Tinsukia Philobari 8
Tinsukia Pawoi 50
ShivaSagar Borhat 100
ShivaSagar Napuk 100
Dibrugarh Gharamara 50
Dibrugarh Namsung 50
Golaghat Radhabari 55
Indian rhinoceros,
2 Kaziranga Golaghat Nahorbari 51
UNESCO World
Golaghat Doyang 70
UNESCO World
3 Manas
Heritage Site
4 Nameri Tiger project Sontipur Bindukuri 66 km
5 Orang Bird Sanctuary Sontipur Borjuli 40 km
1
Environmentally-sensitive areas include National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Bio-reserve zones, Eco Sensitive
Zones, or wetlands as declared by GoI and areas declared as heritage sites. Environment and wildlife Department’s
approval is required for right-of-way and sites located in reserved forests, wildlife preserves, national parks, and
other designated sensitive areas.
Approximate Distance of village

Electrical
SNo Name Notability Substation from boundary of National
Circle
Park/Protected Area (in km)
Sontipur Bedeti 8 km
Sontipur Singri 10 km
Sontipur Rakhysmari 10 km
Sontipur Borsola 40 km
Source: IEE Report (August 2014), Prepared by: APDCL, GoA
Policy, Legal, And Administrative Framework

The IEE reports has detailed out various environmental regulations (Table 4) that are applicable and whose
compliance needs to be ensured during project implementation.
Table 4: Indian Regulations Applicable for Power Sector projects
Sl.
Name of Regulation Applicability
No.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
1 National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Yes
2 The Environment (Protection) Act; 1986 and Environment (Protection) Rules 1986 and amendments Yes
3 EIA Notification 2006 - Environmental Clearance and Public Consultation Yes
4 Environmental Statement as per Rule 14 to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1992 Yes
5 The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movements) rules, 2008 Yes
6 Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 and further amendments Yes
7 Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000 as amended in 2005 No
8 Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Rules 1981 Yes
9 The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Yes
10 The Biodiversity Act, 2002 Yes
11 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Including Rules 1982 and 1983 Yes
12 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Yes
Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010
13 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act, 1974 including Rules, 1975 (as amended up to
Yes
1988)
14 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Cess Act, 1977 including Rules 1978 and 1991 Yes
15 The Indian Forest Act 1927 Yes
16 The National Environmental Appellate Authority Act, 1997 Yes
17 The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 Yes
SOCIAL REGULATIONS (REGULATIONS RELATED TO LAND AND LABOUR)
1 The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and 1984 amendments Yes
2 The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest
Yes
Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 & rules 2007
3 The Provision of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 Yes
4 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 No
5 Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 (as modified upto September 1949) Yes
6 The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 Yes
7 The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 Yes
8 The Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act 1976 Yes
9 The Trade Union Act, 1926 No
10 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Yes
11 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 Yes
12 The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 and Rules Yes
13 The E.P.F. and Miscellaneous Provisions act, 1952 Yes
14 Factories Act 1948 Maybe
15 ESI Act, 1948 (Employees State Insurance Act, 1948) Yes
16 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Yes
17 Employers’ Liability Act No. 24 of 1938 Yes
18 Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 Yes
19 Interstate Migrant Workers Act 1979 Yes
20 State Specific Shops and Establishment Act Yes

Sl.
Name of Regulation Applicability
No.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1 The Indian Factories Act, 1948 and State Rules May be
2 The Shops and Establishment Act and State Rules Yes
3 The Petroleum Act, 1934 and the Petroleum Rules Yes
4 Gas Cylinder Rules and Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 Yes
5 Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Operation, Construction and Maintenance of
Yes
Electric Plants and Electrical Lines) Regulations 2008
6 CGWA Notification No.21-4/ Guidelines/ CGWA/ 2009-832 dated 14th October 2009 Yes
7 Indian Electricity Act Yes
Apart from above listed national environmental regulations, the regulation of the Government of Assam that
are relevant include:
a. Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act, 1959.
b. Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 (Assam Regulation 7 of 1891) as applied vide Meghalaya Forest
Regulation (Application & Amendment) Act, 1973 (Meghalaya Act 9 of 1973).
c. Assam National Park Act, 1968.
d. Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886.
e. Assam Irrigation Act, 1983.
f. Assam Fishery Rules, 1953.
g. Assam Forest Policy, 2004.
h. Assam Government’s Guidelines for Compensatory Afforestation, 2000.
i. Assam Panchayat Act, 1994.
j. Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board Act, 1955.
k. Assam Forest Protection Force Act 1986.
l. Assam Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1960.
3.2 Safeguards Implementation Status

3.2.1 Social Safeguard Activities
The site for construction of 20 sub-stations has been identified and process has been initiated to acquire
private land and transfer of government land. Mutual negotiation process is ongoing with three private land
owners and is yet to start in case of three private land. The concern implementing agency is coordinating
with concerned government department and revenue department for transferring and taking possession of
government land. While for the distribution line, safeguard activities will start after the mobilisation of the
contracting agency.
3.2.2 Environmental Safeguard Activities

a. Policy, Legal, And Administrative Framework
In context of project, the status of various environmental regulation relevant during the pre-construction has
been described below.
i. Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Rules 1981
The land identified for sub-stations construction has ownership of various government departments or
individual in case of private land. Hence, no diversion of forest land is required for sub-stations construction.
In case of distribution line alignment is mostly traversing through agriculture lands, but in instance where

felling/pollarding/pruning of trees if required to maintain the electrical clearance will be done with the
permission of the local forest officer.
ii. EIA Notification September 14, 2006 and amended in December 22, 2014
The paragraph 2 of the EIA notification, 2006 has set forth the requirement for prior environmental
clearance of projects or activity listed out in the ‘Schedule’ to this notification. All Category ‘A’ projects or
activity shall be referred to Ministry of Environment and Forests and at State level the State Environment
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for matters falling under Category ‘B’ in the said Schedule.
With respect to the project involves construction of sub-stations which also involves construction of building
for office and control rooms. As a result, item ‘8a’ (building and construction projects) of the Schedule to EIA
notification, 2006 will get triggered. The applicability of ‘General Conditions’ has been relaxed for the
‘building and construction projects’ as per the latest amendment of the EIA notification date December 22,
2014. The extract of the EIA notifications are given in Table 4.3 for understanding.
Table 5: Extract of ‘Building and Construction Projects’ extract in EIA notifications (amended till date)
Notification Category with threshold limit
Project or Activity Conditions if any
Year A B
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Building and ≥20000 sq.mtrs and #(built up area for covered construction; in the
14th September,
8(a) Construction <1,50,000 sq.mtrs. of case of facilities open to the sky, it will be the
2006
projects built-up area# activity area )
The term "built up area" for the purpose of this
notification the built up or covered area on all
floors put together, including its basement and
other service areas, which are proposed in the
building or construction projects.
Building and ≥20000 sq.mtrs and Note 1 - The projects or activities shall not include
22nd December,
8(a) Construction <1,50,000 sq.mtrs. of industrial shed, school, college, hostel for
2014
projects built-up area educational institution, but such buildings shall
ensure sustainable environmental management,
solid and liquid waste management, rain -water
harvesting and may use recycled materials such
as fly ash bricks.
Note 2 - "General Conditions" shall not apply.
General Conditions:
Any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the
boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the
Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international
boundaries.
Though the need for EC is not envisaged, the finalisation of detailed design and built-up area of sub-station
building is prime important to decide on the necessity for initiating the EC process. The processing of EC
will be required only if the built-up area of sub-station building is more than or equal to prescribed threshold
limit of 20,000 sq.mt.
iii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
As per IEE prepared for the project has reported propose site for 33/11 kV Baghjan, 33/11 kV Dholla, 33/11
kV Gelapukhuri, 33/11 kV Philobari, 33/11 kV Bedeti, 33/11 kV Singri, and 33/11 kV Rakhysmari sub-station

is located within the 10km radius from boundary of environmentally sensitive areas. However, the necessity
for wildlife clearance would be decided in consultation with officials of Wildlife Department, Govt. of Assam.
iv. The list of environment regulations has many acts and rules that will get after the mobilisation of the
contractor. The compliance to various regulations applicable during various stages of project will be
monitored once works is started.
b. Environmental Management Plan
The mobilization of the contractor has not happened during the reporting month. The implementation status
of environmental measures will be reported after mobilization of contractor and commencement of works at
site.
c. Environmental Monitoring Plan
No activity has happened.
4.0 Grievance Redress Mechanism
The project administration manual of the project has indicated the need for establishing Grievance Redress
Committee cell at circle level with an aim of providing affected people a platform to bring their grievances for
resolving at Project level. In line with existing GRC established for Tranche 3, the establishing of GRC for
tranche 4 will be initiated.
5.0 Consultations and Disclosure
The implementing agency is interacting and informing about the project to the local peoples of the villages
where the sub-stations land has been identified. However, due to other technical engagement proper
documentation will be commence after the mobilization of Individual National Expert for Implementation
Support for Social & Environmental Activities.
6.0 Compliance to Loan Agreement
The safeguard covenants compliance will be ensured once works at site starts.
7.0 Project Implementation Schedule
Currently, emphasise is on taking over of possession of land for sub-stations. The detailed implementation
schedule will be submitted from next bi-annual report.
8.0 Conclusion
Environmental and Social Safeguards are integral part of the ‘Loan Agreement’ and EA is abide by and to
ensure compliance with conditions in the covenant. All environmental and social safeguards activities are in
various stages of advancement and will further ensure project has minimum environment and social
impacts.

Annexure 1
Package 1: Construction of New 33/11kV Sub-Stations, 33kV & 11kV Lines, 33kV Terminal Equipment and 33kV & 11kV
Railway/River Crossings
LOT-1
A- Tinsukia Electrical Circle:
i) 7 nos. New 2X5 MVA, 33/11kV Substations;
ii) New 33kV Lines (108.35km);
iii) New 11kV Lines (62km);
iv) 1 no. Railway track crossing in the 33kV Line;
v) 3 nos. Railway track crossing in the 11kV Line;
LOT 2
B- Dibrugarh Electrical Circle:
ii) 15 km 33kV Line on GI STP with AAAC Wolf conductor form Namrup substation and 10km from Tingkhong substation
to Kaliapani substation with terminal equipment at Namrup substation & Tingkhong substation.
C- Sivasagar Electrical Circle:
ii) New 33kV LILO Lines (18km);
iii) New 11kV Lines (35.1km);
v) 3 nos. Railway track crossing in the 11kV Line;
D- Golaghat Electrical Circle:
ii) New 33kV Lines with terminal equipment (76km);
v) 1 no. River crossing in the 33kV Line.
vi) 4 nos. Railway track crossing in the 11kV Line;
LOT 3
E- Tezpur Electrical Circle:
ii) New 33kV LILO Lines (20km)
iii) New 33kV Lines with terminal equipment (131km)
iv) New 11kV Lines (125km)
F- Mangaldoi Electrical Circle:
i) 1 no, 33kV strengthening of River crossing span at Ghola river in between 33kV line from Rowta-Kasubil with rail pole.
Package 2: Augmentation and R&M of 33/11kV Substations, Construction of 33kV & 11kV Lines and Construction of
11kV ABC Lines:
A- 33kV Lines for system strengthening:
i) New Lines at Dibrugarh Electrical circle (45km S/C).

ii) New Lines at Tezpur Electrical circle (20km S/C).

iii) New Lines at Mangaldoi Electrical circle (0.4km) and Upgrade Lines (33.4km).
B- 11kV Lines for system strengthening:
i) New Lines at Dibrugarh Electrical circle (32km).
ii) New Lines at Sivasagar Electrical circle (30.5km).
iii) New Lines at Golaghat at Electrical circle (156km).
iv) New Lines at Tinsukia Electrical circle (47km).
v) New Lines at Jorhat Electrical circle (71.6km).
vi) New Lines at Tezpur Electrical circle (26km).
vii) New Lines at Bongaigaon Electrical circle (4km).
viii) New Lines at Barpeta Electrical circle (21km).
C- Substation Augmentation:
i) Augmentation of existing 2X2.5 MVA Transformer to 2X5 MVA Transformer at 33/11kV Galeky substation in Sivasagar
electrical circle.
ii) Augmentation of existing 1X2.5 MVA + 1X1.6MVA Transformer to 1X2.5 MVA + 1X5 MVA Transformer at 33/11kV
Namti substation in Sivasagar electrical circle.
iii) Augmentation of existing 1X2.5 MVA + 1X5 MVA Transformer to 2X5 MVA Transformer with provision of Terminal
equipment for Namprup-Rajgarh Line at 33/11kV Rajgarh substation Dibrugarh electrical circle.
iv) Augmentation of existing 2X3.15 MVA Transformer to 2X5 MVA Transformer at 33/11kV Jamuguri substation in Tezpur
electrical circle.
v) Augmentation of existing 1X2.5 MVA Transformer to 2X5 MVA Transformer at 33/11kV Chilapathar substation in
Lakhimpur electrical circle.
vi) Augmentation of existing 2X2.5 MVA Transformer to 2X5 MVA Transformer at 33/11kV Kamalpur substation in Rangia
electrical circle.
D- 11kV Arial Bunched Cables (ABC):
i) New 10km ABC Lines at Sivasagar electrical circle.
ii) New 16km ABC Lines at Golaghat electrical circle.
iii) New 4.95km ABC Lines at Guwahati electrical circle-I.
E- Meter Testing Laboratory - Jorhat electrical circle:
i) Supply and setting up of an independent Energy Meter Testing Laboratory with a semi- automatic 10 position meter test
bench at Jorhat engineering college.
F- R&M works of 33/11kV Substations:
i) 2 nos. Substations at Dibrugarh electrical circle.
ii) 6 nos. Substations at Tinsukia electrical circle.
iii) 4 nos. Substations at Sivasagar electrical circle.
iv) 4 nos. Substations at Nagaon electrical circle.
v) 1 no. Substations at Cachar electrical circle.
vi) 2 nos. Substations at Mangoldoi electrical circle.
G- R&M works of 33kV Lines:
i) 33kV S/C Lines for LTPS-Sonari Line for Napuk substation- PSC Pole, AAA Wolf Conductor, Span 40 M
ii) 33kV S/C Lines for NTPS-Salkatoni Line for Borhat substation- PSC Pole, AAA Wolf Conductor, Span 40 M

Package 3: Mobile Testing Vehicles for T&C Divisions & Mobile Maintenance Vehicles for Sub-Divisions in Assam and
Mobile Trailer Mounted 33/11kV Substations for Emergency Restoration of Distribution system
LOT 1
A. Mobile Testing Vehicles for T&C Divisions:
i) 5 nos. in Upper Assam Zone
ii) 7 nos. in Central Assam Zone
iii) 7 nos. in Lower Assam Zone
B. Mobile Maintenance Vehicle for Sub-Divisions:
i) 5 nos. in Upper Assam Zone
ii) 4 nos. in Central Assam Zone
iii) 11 nos. in Lower Assam Zone
LOT 2
C. Mobile Trailer Mounted 33/11kV Substations for Emergency Restoration of Distribution system:
i) 1 no. in Guwahati Electrical Circle-I.
ii) 1.no. in Jorhat Electrical Circle
Package 4: Supply of Intelligent Modems Including Accessories at Consumer Premises in Different Towns under 19
Electrical Circles
i) Installation and interfacing of the existing meters at the Consumer premises with the Modems.
ii) Integration of the meter data into the Head end Meter Data Acquisition Software for Display of Meter data.
iii) Provision of meter data in standard format (like XML) to APDCL for consumption by the existing SAP ISU System.
iv) Warranty Support for the supplied equipment.

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Assam Power Sector

Biannual Safeguard Monitoring Report

Prepared by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited for the

ADB Asian Development Bank

Executive Summary (ES)

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1.2 Scope of Report

3.1 Project Safeguard Review

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3.1.2 Environmental Safeguard

Table 3: Details of National Parks in Assam and distances from Sub-stations

Approximate Distance of village

Policy, Legal, And Administrative Framework

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3.2 Safeguards Implementation Status

3.2.2 Environmental Safeguard Activities

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ii) New Lines at Tezpur Electrical circle (20km S/C).

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