Azerroadservice

SFG1511 V3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 1

1.INTRODUCTION 1

1.1Project Background and Previous Studies 1

1.2Brief Description of the Study Area 1

1.3Methodology and Scope of the Environmental Assessment 4

2.POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 4

2.1EIA process 6

2.2 Legislation with reference to Environmental Assessment 6

10Administrative Framework 17

11World Bank’s Safeguard policies 17

3.PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 20

3.1Objectives and Purpose of the Project 20

3.2Project Works Description 20

3.3Description of the Alternatives at the Hairpin Section 24

3.3.1ALTERNATIVE 1: Widening and Improving the Existing Road 24

3.3.2ALTERNATIVE 2: New Alignment with Long Bridge 24

4.DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 24

4.1Physical Environment 24

4.1.1General Geology and Soil 24

4.1.2Climate and Water Resources 24

4.2Biological Environment 25

4.2.1Flora 25

4.2.2Fauna 26

4.3Socio Economic Background of the Project Area 27

4.3.1Administrative Division of Project Area 27

4.3.2Administrative Division and Socio-Economic Conditions of Rayons 27

4.3.3Socio-Demographic Data of the Rayons and Settlements 27

4.3.4Baseline Socio-economic Conditions of Project Area 28

4.3.5Income sources 28

5.FORECAST ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 29

5.1Effects during Construction Period 29

5.1.1Physical Environmental aspects 29

5.1.2Ancillary Facilities 36

5.1.3Community Social Impacts 41

5.1.4Biological Aspects - Impacts on Flora and Fauna 45

5.1.5Socio-economic Impacts 45

5.2Impacts & Measures during Operation and Maintenance Period 48

5.2.1Effects on Biodiversity 48

5.2.2Water Quality 48

5.2.3Air Quality and Noise 49

5.3‘Without Project’ Scenario 49

6.SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 49

6.1Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Program 50

6.2Institutional Arrangements and Reporting 50

6.3Cost Estimate 52

6.4Implementation Schedule 53

6.5Institutional Strengthening 54

7.PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS 55

7.1Stakeholder Consultations 55

7.2Information Disclosure 57

ANNEX A: MITIGATION MEASURES DURING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION AND OPERATION 58

ANNEX B: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 60

ANNEX C: PUBLIC CONSULTATION PHOTOS 61

Figure 1: Map of the Project Road 3

Figure 2: Road Cross-Section 22

Figure 3: Road Cross-Section 23

Table 1: Relevant Laws, Policies and Regulation on Environmental Protection and Road rehabilitation/construction 4

Table 2: Relevant Laws and Regulation on Environmental Protection and Road Rehabilitation/Construction 9

Table 3: International Agreements and Conventions 16

Table 4: WB and Azerbaijan Policies Considered in the Environmental Assessment 18

Table 5: SNIP Road Geometric Design Criteria 20

Table 6: Road Design Modification 23

Table 7: Administrative Division of Project Traversed Rayons 27

Table 8: Key Statistics of Qobustan and Shamakhi Rayons 27

Table 9: Territory, Population and Density Data 27

Table 10: Source of Monthly Income for Daglig Shirvan ER (2014) 28

Table 11: Earth Work Volume (km 91 – km 107) 32

Table 12: National Limit Values for Air Pollutants (Aze) 33

Table 13: Maximum Allowable Noise Levels 34

Table 14: Computation Table for Road Material Requirements 38

Table 15: Potentially Impacted Roadside Objects within km91-107 45

Table 16: Potentially and Indirectly Impacted Villages 46

Table 17: Responsibilities for Implementing the Supplemental EMP 51

Table 18: Estimated Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Cost 52

Table 19: Implementation Schedule 53

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