Chapter 8 Environmental and Social Management Plan

This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the planning and operation of the
proposed Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) Construction in Yangon, Myanmar aims to
provide an environmental and social management framework by outlining the compliance
requirements, mitigation measures and monitoring programmes to be implemented.
The ESMP covers the implementation of Environmental Management, Social Management and
Stakeholder Engagement on the pre-/construction/operation and de-commissioning phase. It is the
means by which the findings of the environmental assessment are implemented during the execution
of the bridge construction activities. The scope of the ESMP covers all of the activities as described in
Chapter 6 of this ESIA Report, with the objective of demonstrating compliance with the relevant
national and international legislation such as EDCF Safeguard Policy, IFC, WHO and other
environmental and social management systems. The ESMP lists the obligations and responsibilities of
each party involved in the project; stipulates methods and procedures that will be followed; as well as
outlining the environmental and social management actions that will be implemented.
This ESMP has been prepared based on the findings of the ESIA Report (particularly Chapter 6) and
describes mitigation and management measures designed to mitigate potential environmental and
social impacts of the proposed project activities. Mitigation strategies have been developed to avoid,
prevent or reduce any potential adverse impacts on the identified sensitive receptors.
The overarching purpose of this ESMP is to:
Integrate management and mitigation measures into the project activities in order to reduce or
mitigate predicted significant environmental and social impacts on natural and socio-economic
environments;
Consider and address the concerns and interests of stakeholders who will potentially be engaged
or impacted during execution of the project activities; and
Establish systems and processes for delivery and implementation of environmental and social
requirements in order to meet statutory and compliance standards.

The objectives of the ESMP are to:

Demonstrate continuing compliance with the relevant Myanmar environmental legislation,
EDCF Safeguard Policy and good international bridge construction practices;
Describe the mechanism for implementing identified control, monitoring and management
measures to mitigate potentially adverse impacts;
Provide a framework for mitigating impacts that may be unforeseen or unidentified until bridge
construction activities are underway;
Provide assurance to regulators and stakeholders that their requirements with respect to
Environmental and Social performance will be met;
Undertake monitoring to provide assurance that the control and management measures are being
implemented; and
Combine all of the above in a systematic framework of monitoring, reporting and management
that will measure the successful implementation of the project.

8.1 Project Description by Project phase

The project activities and processes related to the construction activities will include the following by
Project Phase:
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8.1.1 Pre-construction
Relocation of existing facilities and resettlements & compensation and livelihood assistance
(Kamar Kasit Quarter in Dala Township) as necessary.
Construction/setting up of temporary site offices, site facilities such as workshops, equipment
storage, and site accommodation. That set up will include sanity facilities with sewege treatment
facility of sufficient capacity.
Mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to site. This includes the sourcing of suitable base
materials such as gravels for the road base.
Surveying and setting out of the proposed alignments and facilities.
Construction of any temporary access or ramps, to ensure undisturbed service of the pontoon
during construction
Vegetation clearance
Public disclosure and stakeholder consultations

8.1.2 Construction
Earthworks and surfacing of the approach roads.
Transportation of construction materials (both raw and finished materials) and machinery to site.
Construction of the bridge foundation into the riverbed.
Construction of bridge support and bridge deck.
Construction of the water pipeline on the bridge.
Construction / building work of border facilities on both sides.
Road signage & safeguard fences and signposts.
Landscaping and rehabilitation of degraded sites including borrow pits and detours.
Re-vegetation.
disposal of waste generated by demolition of existing structures
Installation of batch plant and crusher(up to local situation)
Continued public disclosure and stakeholder consutlations
Activation of Grievance Redress Mechanism

8.1.3 Operation
Maintainance of Bridge for long life.
Continued Grievance Redress Mechanism

8.1.4 Decommissioning
Construction of temporary site.
Decommissioning activities.

8.2 Policies and Commitments, Legal requirements and Institutional Arrangements

In order to effectively implement of the ESMP, it will be necessary to define the responsibility of
various stakeholders. The environmental management activities should be in compliance with existing
environmental policy, laws, rules, procedures and emission standards of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar. The policy and legislation framework is disscused in more details in Chapter 3 of this
ESIA report.
The methodology followed for preparing the ESMP is presented in Fogure 8.1 and consists of the
following steps:

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 Derive mitigation/protection measures for identified impacts for each of the Project activity and
environmental component,
Recommend mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures for each identified impacts
and risks,
Develop a mechanism for monitoring the proposed mitigation measures,
Estimating budget requirements for implementing mitigation and monitoring measures, and
Identify responsibilities of various agencies and stakeholders involved in the Project for
implementation and monitoring of mitigation measures.

Figure 8.2.1 Framework for Preparation of EMP during Construction and O/M

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8.3 Environmental and Social Management Plan by Project Phase
Table 8.3.1 Environmental and Social Impact and Mititagion/Management Measure
Responsible/Executing
Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Pre-/Construction phase:
Project site of topography can be physically Diversion channel is need to be installed to mitigate
Project Proponent/
changed rainfall effects which cause soil erosion.
Contractor
in the process of site levelling and piling work Re-use of excavated soil in a land filling process
It is recommended to conduct an extra Environmental
Topography
Preparing foundation works of the bridge, Examination after selection of casting yard(including Project Proponent
construction yard operation may change topography lighters wharf, B/P and C/P) location
adjacent to project site Project Proponent/
Use of a water-resistant vinyl for excavated soil coverage
Contractor
Pier stability is not secured when installed on the
Applying a suitable pile foundation type is required Project Proponent/
soft ground for pier stability Contractor
Geology and Waste oil needs to be stored in a container with a
Soils Soil contamination by oil spill due to poor concrete floor for prevention of oil leak by landfill; Project Proponent/
equipment operation and material storage and then to be carried and treated by official waste Contractor
transportation company
Groundwater level at earthwork sites can be Effective construction process management(e.g. land Project Proponent/
temporarily affected filling immediately after earthwork) is needed Contractor
Installing diversion channel and settling basin
Hydrology/ Water flow changes driven by ground concrete Project Proponent/
Waterway clearance is needed to be conducted
Hydrogeology works increase the amount of impervious surfaces Contractor
immediately after earthworks
Changes of several hydrologic factors by presence It is recommended to conduct hydrologic prediction Project Proponent/
of piers and collision barriers modeling on piers before commencing the construction Contractor
Dust from exposed ground generated during site Project Proponent/
Water sprinkling on construction roads
levelling and site clearance Contractor
Environmental Installation of vehicle washing machine, non-woven
Dust and exhaust gas generated during movement Project Proponent/
Quality fabric carpet and high-pressure sprinkler at every
and operation of construction equipment Contractor
(Air Quality) entrance of construction site.
Dust by material transportation vehicles to Use of a dust cover on loading part of construction vehicles Project Proponent/
load/unload construction materials Limiting a maxim speed of vehicle to 20km/h within Contractor
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 Responsible/Executing
Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Exhaust gas from fuel combustion the project area
Dust and pollutants by poor material management Installation of a material storage facility(including
Dust generated if B/P or C/P is operated for roof and wall), which can store a large volume of materials
construction and protect them from rainfall, wind, cyclone and etc
Operation of housing and wet conveyor is recommended
to mitigate construction dust generated in the time of
B/P and C/P operation
Flexibly manage and adjust working time and
VOCs and pollutants from asphalt during road Project Proponent/
schedule (e.g. minimizing/avoiding construction
pavement Contractor
works at the hottest time of day)
Construction pollutants can infiltrate into tube wells
Closure of tube wells is required before beginning a Project Proponent/
used for geology study, leading to ground water
construction work Contractor
contamination
Installation and operation of sewage treatment facilities Project Proponent/
Sewage from construction site
at construction offices Contractor
Contaminated water, generated during concrete
filling and pile-foundation for constructing pylons, Prohibition on disposal of excavated soil into streams Project Proponent/
can infiltrate into streams of the Yangon river, is required Contractor
affecting local water quality
Oil spill caused by vehicle/vessel accidents, Project Proponent/
Consulting with YCDC on proper disposal way
Environmental damaging domestic water quality Contractor
Quality Small streams in Dala will be damaged due to the Proper arrangement of emergency tools and equipment
Project Proponent/
(Water Quality) ground where soil excavation is conducted after (oil-absorbing pad, emulsifier, and oil fence) in a vessel,
Contractor
road and pile driving works in preparation for any type of oil-related accidents.
Limiting earthwork during rainfall
Installing diversion channel and settling basin
Rainfall may develop soil erosion at earthwork
Regular removal of sediments Project Proponent/
sites,
Closure of settling basins immediately after finishing Contractor
thereby damaging water quality of adjacent streams
construction work
Usung a water-resistant vinyl for excavated soil coverage
Installation and operation of waste disposal facilities
Project Proponent/
Operating B/P will generate waste water. Waste water(disposal water) is recommended to be
Contractor
recycled to a feasible extent

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Item Potential Impact
Water pollution due to incautious storage of oil and
poisonous materials
Waste water from concrete-related works may
infiltrate into the Yangon river, damaging domestic
waste quality
VOCs generated during asphalt pavement can
infiltrate into the Yangon river
Noise and vibration developed by pile driving for
bridge foundation works
Noise by construction vehicles and equipment
Environmental
employed for decommissioning existing roads
Quality
Noise by construction vehicles transporting
(NoiseVibration)
construction materials, by operation of casting
yard(lighters wharf) and construction facilities; and
by construction equipment operation at downtown
Greenhouse gas from construction equipment
Climate employed for such works as earthwork, B/P,
pavement and materials transportation
Excrements from construction workers
Domestic waste from construction facilities
Waste
Waste oil from construction equipment
Responsible/Executing
Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Installation and operation of waste disposal facilities
Project Proponent/
Waste oil exchange should be conducted at an area
Contractor
distant from water resource
It is strongly recommended to set preventive
measures, especially on huge materials falling into
the river from decks of the bridge. Recommended
measures are preventive net for falling accidents,
strict maintenance on concrete forms, prohibition on Project Proponent/
piling work remains and etc. The measures should be Contractor
conducted in compliance with construction safety policy
Preventive measure, such as installing a dust net,
for mitigating a dispersion of concrete particle
generated during polishing concrete surface are required.
Asphalt paving work should be strictly limited during Project Proponent/
rainfall Contractor
Check noise/vibration sensitive areas before
construction begins
Avoiding nighttime for highly noise and vibration
Project Proponent/
generating activities
Contractor
Thorough inspection and maintenance of construction
equipment
Installing temporary noise barrier
(compulsory) to conduct prohibition on unnecessary
Project Proponent/
operation of construction equipment and to
Contractor
effectively use construction equipment.
Installing movable toilets for excrement disposal
Installation and operation of sewage treatment
Project Proponent/
facilities near construction offices
Contractor
Arranging recycle bins at construction site and
encouraging workers to use
Used construction oil is need to be stored in a waste oil Project Proponent/
storage tank, and then treated by a waste treatment company Contractor
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Item Potential Impact
Concrete waste generated during piling works
Wood and solid waste from decommissioning
existing facilities
During pile driving and foundation works,
excavated
soil will be generated both on ground and in water
Bridge foundation methods(pile driving, riprap
drop) may negatively influence on living of aquatic
species.
Damage or indirect impact on habitats(or
vegetation) while conducting site clearance at
bridge roads and construction yards
Introduction of invasive species may take place by
the construction, leading to confusion in the ecosystem
Construction workers may harm to local ecosystem,
Flora & Fauna as they capture or kill species.
Invasive water insect can live in puddles of
construction site.
Waste water can be generated from casting yard
(BP/CP, material manufacture facilities) operation
Oil spill from construction vessels and equipment
Responsible/Executing
Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Concrete remains are recommended to be collected
by equipment, and then recycled to a flexible extent Project Proponent/
Non-recyclable remains are needed to be treated by a Contractor
waste collection company
It is recommended to use excavated soil for land
filling and send non-recyclable remains at other Project Proponent/
construction project sites or properly dump them after Contractor
consulting with YCDC
Proper management of excavated soil(river sediment)
Project Proponent/
generated during pier foundation
Contractor
Cleaning riprap on ground before starting a drop
Avoiding additional construction works at non- Project Proponent/
project area, unless indispensable. Contractor
Regular monitoring on invasive speices living at
Project Proponent/
earthwork sites(elimination would be conducted, if
Contractor
needed)
Training all workers on an importance of species
protection Project Proponent/
Posting/updating a guideline on species protection Contractor
at construction site where easily visible.
Installing diversion channel and settling basin
Project Proponent/
Land filling immediately after conducitng earthwork,
Contractor
to prevent proliferation of harmful insects
Project Proponent/
Operation of waste treatment facilities is required
Contractor
Thorough waste management along construction
site(especially on falling accidents and oil spill)
Project Proponent/
Settling preventive measures for oil spill accident:
Contractor
arranging oil treatment manuals and oil accident
prevention equipment at construction site

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 Responsible/Executing
Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Air/Water-borne diseases and stress related to the Adopt the WBG EHS Guidelines for community and
vibrations related to the construction workers health management
Public health and Project Proponent/
safety In-migration related to construction and related Coordinate with the GAD office of the Township to Contractor
business may lead to HIV/AIDS and other types of enhance the overall public health measures in line
epidemic spread with the public helath policiies existent
Project Proponent/
Traffic congestion by Construction Establish a traffic flow/management plan
Contractor
Transport Change of the way of transportation to School/ Provide alternative by pass route and detour route Project Proponent/
Modalities and Hospital/Shops signs for the affected local residents Contractor
Use Patterns Establish and implement a traffic safety and
Change of traffic flows on surrounding roads. management plan in consultation with a relevant Project Proponent
local government unit.
Relocaiton and resettlement of physically
displaced households and persons
Resettlement and Estbalish Resettlement action plan and Livelihood
Compensation Loss due to the associated economic displacement Restoration Plan and implement them accordingly
Project Proponent
of the physically dislocated households and
persons
Consult with relevant government
Electric Tower, line /poles and tele-communication
departments/institution to establish and implement a Project Proponent/
systems along construction site might be removed
detailed acquisition and transfer plan for publicly Contractor
and relocated
owned social infrastructure
Consult with relevant government
Public Utilities departments/institution to establish and implement a Project Proponent/
Trees have to be cut and replanted
and Services detailed acquisition and transfer plan for publicly Contractor
owned social infrastructure
Consult with the authorities of the affected temples in
Schools and religious building and one Buddhist
Dala area to decide where to relocate and the Project Proponent/
Statue have to be re-constructed in new land area
relocation shall be done with the support from the Contractor
(Pasture Land)
GAD-Dala township
Identify economically impacted households and
Income and Disruption of economic and other types of activities
establish and implement a livelihood assistance Project Proponent
Livelihoods near to Phonegyi Road and Bominyaung Road
policy and plan
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Item Potential Impact
Loss of livelihoods, convenience loss due to taking
roads (ROW) where construction activities occur
Disruption of the movement due to the blockage of the
passage due to construction
Construction-related employment may be created
There is some possibility of misdistribution of
benefits and damage, if the project plan including
the procedure to the implementation including
construction works and resettlement matters are not
properly disseminated and consulted with residents
and other stakeholders.
Misdistribution In general, since this is a public transportation project,
of benefit and the general public will benefit from this project equally.
damage
Employment opportunities may be unfairly
allocated
amongst PAPs and local communities during construction.
There may be conflict over the employment
Local Conflict of
opportunities by the contractor: between the locally
Interest
hired employees vs. those from outside (non-locals).
Relocation of the school facilities and construction
activities (generating noise and traffic blockage and
Children's Right inconvenience of movements) will temporarily
affect
the education of the children (particularly in Dala
Responsible/Executing
Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Establish and implement a livelihood assistance plan
for the temporarily affected households/people from Project Proponent
relocation of their shops and vendors
(If necessary) provide alternative public transport Project Proponent
Mitigation measure is not necessary Project Proponent
Consider signing on, an impact and benefit agreement
between PAP group and MOC through public Project Proponent
hearings and separate consultation with the PAPs
Mitigation measure is not necessary Project Proponent
MOC should consult with contractors to ensure that
they publish criteria for hiring locals during the
construction period and that the implementation is
Project Proponent/
assured by incorporating the related clause in the
Contractor
contract between them. It should also consider tripartite
signing of an employment agreement between MOC,
contractors and PAPs.
MOC should consult with contractors to ensure that
they publish criteria for hiring locals during the
construction period and that the implementation is
Project Proponent/
assured by incorporating the related clause in the
Contractor
contract between them. It should also consider tripartite
signing of an employment agreement between MOC,
contractors and PAPs.
Avoidance of major construction activities during
student commuting hours and avoidance of traveling
Project Proponent/
and transferring of construction vehicles and
Contractor
machineries during commuting hours and etc.
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 Responsible/Executing
Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Township)
Vulnerable
Groups Impacts on the poor who reside near the Identification of vulnerable groups within the PAPs,
(poor households, construction area from full or partial loss by the impact mitigation and management plan will be reflected Project Proponent
female-headed acquisition of their shops and residence in the Relocation plan (RP)
households etc.)
Fair involvement of women in the process of land Encourage participation of women when consulting
acquisition and compensation need to be ensured so locals for land acquisition and compensation (If Project Proponent
that women are not unevenly disadvantaged. needed, carry out FGD for women in PAPs)
Encourage women to participate in stakeholder
Under-representation of women during stakeholder
Gender consultation and participation to make sure 50% Project Proponent
consultation and participation
women participation level is reached
Recipients of compensation and assistance Need to consider ways to ensure both husband and
potentially skewed towards male population due to wife are equally represented and benefitted when a Project Proponent
local culture representative of the household is a wedded couple
Monitor compliance of IFC guideline, EHS guideline
of WBG, and Myanmar's national construction safety
Ship Accident Risk of ship accident on construction site Project Proponent
regulation and carry out safety education classes to
construction workers and site visitors
Temporary disturbance on a view of a local landscape
Landscape Mitigation measure is not necessary Project Proponent
during construction
Identify pontential vulunerable sites and artifacts,
establish protection measures, if any, incordination
with the relevant agencies (e.g. Department of
Archaology and National Museum)
Cultural Potential damanges on cultural and archaeological Stop the work activities in the places where Project proponent/
components heritages due to the construction activities archeological remains or artifacts or old graveyard Contractor
inclusion of tombs and other forms of subjects tend to
be cultural concerns are found
Information to the authority concerns for further
action
Operation phase:
Hydrology/ Soil erosion by increased water velocity Select proper riprap construction method to prevent Project Proponent/
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 Responsible/Executing
Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
Hydrogeology soil erosion at pier basement Operation unit
Regular check and maintenance on pier parts
Decreased velocity of streams near the bridge may Project Proponent/
(if necessary) Removal of river sediments at bridge
affect sedimentation Operation unit
foundation parts
Environmental
Project Proponent/
Quality Water pollution by traffic accidents Setting a traffic accident management system
Operation unit
(Water Quality)
Avoidance of nighttime work to a flexible extent
Environmental
Noise level can exceed environmental standard Thorough inspection and maintenance of construction Project Proponent/
Quality
due to increased traffic volume. equipment Operation unit
(NoiseVibration)
Installation of noise barriers
Securing approximately 50m height between the
The bridge presence may disturb habitation and
bridge and water surface, for no disturbance in Project Proponent
migration of bird species(waterfowl).
Flora & Fauna movement of waterfowls
Traffic noise and bridge light may interrupt Project Proponent/
Use of glare-reducing bulbs in bridge lights.
habitation of speices Operation unit
Accirdents and Motorbikes and other non-motorized vehicles may Ban the use of motorbikes and other non-motorized Project Proponent/
Injuries incur traffic incidents on the bridge paratransit modalities on the bridge Operation unit
Improved connectivity through the bridge Properly control the flow of traffic
Traffic Project Proponent/
Congestion construciotn increase traffic volumnes of the Facilitates traffic flow by preparation of parking Operation unit
motorized vehicles around the bridge areas space under the bridge
Increased access to Dala Township may lead to
more robust socioeconomic development in the
Income and
area, Mitigation measure is not necessary -
Livelihoods
leading to income increase and improved quality of
life in the long term
During the bridge operation, it is possible that other
types of economic activities and job opportunities
Local Conflict of
emerge related to the bridge construction, which Mitigation measure is not necessary -
Interest
may benefit the ferry owners and related employees
who were affected during the construction period.
Children's Right In the longer term, construction of bridge linking Mitigation measure is not necessary -
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Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
underdeveloped Dala area to main Yangon area will
provide better access to quality and higher
education
opportunities.
Installation of traffic signage and fence for safety
Potential rise of road traffic accident due to Project Proponent/
Set up a traffic management and safety plan along the
increased traffic volume Operation unit
bridge and neiboring roads.
Traffic Accident
Establish a provision for ship accidents and carry out
Potential rise of ship accidents due to presence of Project Proponent/
regular trainings to navigators and construction
piers Operation unit/MPA
workers
Decommissioning phase:
Environmental
Project Proponent/
Quality Dust generation during decommissioning process Water sprinkling in the time of decommissioning works
Contractor
(Air Quality)
Environmental Water pollution at adjacent streams due to illegal Posting a guideline on a series of waste related
Project Proponent/
Quality disposal of wastes such as construction waste, accidents in construction offices
Contractor
(Water Quality) domestic waste, and waste oil Site inspection on a regular basis is required
Avoidance of nighttime work to a flexible extent
Environmental
Noise by construction vehicles and equipment Installation of a temporary noise barrier Project Proponent/
Quality
employed for the decommissioning process Thorough inspection and maintenance of Contractor
(NoiseVibration)
decommissioning equipment
Prohibition on unnecessary operation of equipment is
required Project Proponent/
Climate Greenhouse gas from construction equipment
Effective use of decommissioning equipment is Contractor
required
Waste generated in a course of the structure Waste management and disposal in compliance with Project Proponent/
Waste
decommissioning process the citys regulation. Contractor
Noise, vibration and waste during decommissioning Proper noise, vibration and waste management are Project Proponent/
Flora & Fauna
the bridge required. Contractor
Accidents and Safety accidents and injuries related to de- Establish and implement WBG EHS guidelines and Project Proponent/
Injuries commissioning activities the citys related safety rules and regulations. Contractor
Income and Public perception of the area may improve
Mitigation measure is not necessary -
Livelihoods following
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Item Potential Impact Mitigation/Management Measure
Organization
sensitive restoration plans

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Table 8.3.2 Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan
Responsible/Executing
Category Item Location Frequency
Organization
Pre-/Construction Phase:
Item of Investigation
Environmental
Project Proponent/
Quality NO2, SO2, PM2.5, PM10 Dala and Lanmadaw Quarterly
Contractor
(Air Quality)
Environmental
Construction site Project Proponent/
Quality Noise Level, Vibration Level Quarterly
(Dala and Lanmadaw) Contractor
(NoiseVibration)
Environmental
Construction site Project Proponent/
Quality pH, SS, Turbidity, COD, Coliforms, T-N, T-P, OIL Quarterly
(Dala and Lanmadaw) Contractor
(Water Quality)
Monitoring Checklist
Installation and operation of diversion channel
Reuse excavated soil in a land filling process.
Project Proponent/
Topography Conduct an extra Initial Environmental Examination after Construction site Half-yearly
Contractor
selection of casting yard(including lighters wharf, B/P and
C/P) location

Secure stability of upper parts by applying a pile foundation

Project Proponent/
Geology and Soils method Construction site Half-yearly
Contractor
Store waste oil in a closed container with concrete floor
Installation and operation of diversion channel and settling
basin
Hydrology/ Conduct hydrologic prediction modeling on piers prior to Project Proponent/
Construction site Half-yearly
Hydrogeology the construction Contractor
Conduct land filling and waterway clearance immediately
after earthworks

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Category Item Location Frequency
Organization
Water sprinkling on construction roads
Arrangement of vehicle washing machine, non-woven
fabric carpet and high-pressure sprinkler at every entrance
of construction site
Environmental Use of a dust cover on loading part of construction vehicles
Project Proponent/
Quality Limiting a maxim speed of vehicle to 20km/h within Construction site Half-yearly
Contractor
(Air Quality) construction site
Operation of a material storage facility(including roof and
wall) for storing a large volume of construction materials
Operation of mitigation equipment for construction dust
generated in the time of B/P and C/P installation and operation

Installing diversion channel and settling basin

Closure of settling basins immediately after work
Use a water-resistant vinyl when excavating soil
Monitoring illegal disposal of excavated soil into streams
Environmental Proper disposal of waste oil
Project Proponent/
Quality Arranging emergency tools and equipment for oil accident Construction site Half-yearly
Contractor
(Water Quality) Installation and operation of sewage treatment facilities
Recycle of waste(disposal) water
Set preventive measures and action plans on falling accidents
Limit an asphalt paving work during rainfall
Closure of tube wells after pile-driving investigation

Research on noise/vibration sensitive areas prior to the

construction
Environmental Installation of temporary noise barrier
Project Proponent/
Quality Applying a suitable construction method available to Construction site Half-yearly
Contractor
(NoiseVibration) produe relatively low noise and vibration
Provide construction workers with Personal Protect
Equipment(PPE) for ear protection

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Category Item Location Frequency
Organization
Proper management of excavated soil (use the remnant soil
for land filling process and treat non-recyclable remains in a
legal way)
Properly treat concrete remains Project Proponent/
Waste Construction site Half-yearly
Installation of movable toilets Contractor
Installation and operation of sewage treatment facilities
Arranging recycle bins at construction site
Installation and operation of waste oil storage facilities.
Limit and curb workers and equipment accessing to
undesignated area for species protection
Regular monitoring on invasive species in earthwork site
Regular Training all workers on species protection Project Proponent/
Flora & Fauna Construction site Half-yearly
Posting/updating a guideline on preserving local flora/fauna Contractor
in construction offices
Proper management of excavated soil
Cleaning riprap before dropping
Identify Project Affected Persons (PAPs) per impact type
Establish and implement compensation and livelihood
assistance program
Establish and implement Disturbance/Transitional Assistnace
Resettlement and Project Proponent/
Identify vulnerable groups among PAPs (including woman- Construction Site Quarterly
compensation HSE Coordinator
headed households, the elderly without family support,
persons with severe disabilities & household below the
national poverty line) & establish and enforce Vulnerable
People Assistance
To provide full compensation and assitance package to all
Construction site & the
Income and project affected people for livelihood restroration. Project Proponent/
entire Areas of Inflence Half-yearly
livelihoods Appropriate measures for relocated vendors such as Social Safeguard Experts
(AoI)
providing and alterative market space
Sub-contractors for construction would be local companies.
Construction site & the
Local population will be hired based on skills (Percentage Project Proponent/
Employment entire Areas of Inflence Half-yearly
of the local construction-related workers hired on a formal Social Safeguard Experts
(AoI)
contractual basis)

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Category Item Location Frequency
Organization
Set up and enforce environmental and social information
Information disclosure policies, implementation plan (including Construction site & the Construction
Project Proponent/
disclosure and stakeholders consultation meetings etc.) entire Areas of Inflence Period
Social Safeguard Experts
Greivance Redress Set up grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and activate it (AoI) (Continuous)
prior to the commencement of construction
Operation Phase:
Item of Investigation
Environmental
Project Proponent/
Quality NO2, SO2, PM2.5, PM10 Dala and Lanmadaw Quarterly
Operation Unit
(Air Quality)
Environmental
Project Proponent/
Quality Noise Level, Vibration Level Dala and Lanmadaw Quarterly
Operation Unit
(NoiseVibration)
Monitoring Checklist
Environmental
Arrange an adequate number of preventive equipment and Bridge deck, Project Proponent/
Quality Half-yearly
set a proper action plan for accidents Relevant departments Operation Unit
(Water Quality)
Taking measures for eye protection(use of glare-reducing Project Proponent/
Flora & Fauna Upper Deck Half-yearly
bulbs in bridge lights or adjusting angle of the lights) Operation Unit
The objection of the bridge is four-wheeled motorized
Accidents and Project Proponent/
vehicles, not motorbikes or any other non-cinventional vehicles Yangon-Dala bridge Half-yearly
injuries Social Safeguard Experts
Regularly conduct safety check on piers

Water pipeline will be installed reaching out to

Public utilities and Bomingyoung Rd, Construction company/
Bominyoung Rd and electricity service will be also supplied Half-yearly
services Dala township Social Safeguard Experts
before the completion of construction

Properly control the flow of traffic

Bridge
Traffic congestion Facilitates traffic flow by preparation of parking space Half-yearly Project Manager
Under Bridge site
under the bridge

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 Responsible/Executing
Category Item Location Frequency
Organization
Decommissioning phase:
Environmental Once or Twice
Project Proponent/
Quality Water sprinkling during decommissioning works Decommissioning site During the
Contractor
(Air Quality) Period

Environmental Once or Twice

Training workers not to illegally dispose of waste into streams Project Proponent/
Quality Decommissioning site During the
Conduct site inspection on a regular basis Contractor
(Water Quality) Period
Avoid nighttime work to a feasible extent, in order to
Environmental Once or Twice
mitigate equipment-generating noise and vibration Project Proponent/
Quality Decommissioning site During the
Thorough inspection and maintenance of construction equipment Contractor
(NoiseVibration) Period
Installation of temporary noise barrier
Once or Twice
Properly treat waste in compliance with YCDC waste Project Proponent/
Waste Decommissioning site During the
treatment regulation. Contractor
Period
Set up and enforce environmental and social information
Information disclosure policies, implementation plan (including Once or Twice
Project Proponent/
disclosure and stakeholder consultation meetings etc.) Decommissioning site During the
Contractor
Greivance Redress Set up grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and activate it Period
prior to the commencement of construction

Prevent physical injuries during construction period in the

form of slips, trips, falls and impact with moving vehicles
Once or Twice
Accidents and Made good earth or ground connection for all installations Project Proponent/
Decommissioning Site During the
injuries so as to prevent probable accidents with electricity HSE Supervisor
Period
Prevent getting injured by heavy physical work and manual
handling of heavy loads by conducting proper training on site

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8.4 Grievance Redress Mechanism
The Grievance Redress Mechanism is to be established to provide a platform to address any community
concerns that may arise even after all efforts to mitigate any potential impacts have been made. It aims to
address all complaints and grievances lodged by the local (incuding the community hosting the project)
stakeholders in a systematic transparent and accountable manner so that solutions are found and taken
into action in a timely and principled manner to meet the satisfication of the grievance lodgers and
complainants.
The framework for grievance redress mechanism for the projects has been established to address the
complaints and concerns that must be raised by PAPs about project activities or performance during the
construction, operation and decommissioning period. That shall act as a tool for execution within a set
timeframe, purpose and detail out a systematic process against several documents. The site specific
procedure shall be developed for receiving complaints, logging in the Grievance Redress System (GRS)
log book for recording and registering the entire process of purpose, investigation, analysis and
responding to the complainants and grievance lodgers.
Following are the key components of the GRM framework for this project:
Site Grievance Redress Team(SGRT): Site based grievance redress team shall be established and
headed by DOB Contruction Director (Community Liaison Officer- CLO) of contractor
representative and authorities concerns in local and township level. SGRT will review any complaint
and concerns and find a solution to ease the degree of complaints which will be agreed and accepted
by the PAP. SGRT shall address the issue within (7) days.
At this stage, many issues shall be resolved as locally as possible. If the case is not addressed to the
satisfaction of PAP within the given time frame, SGRT shall proceed to submit the issue to
Grievance Focal Person (GFP) for further review.
Grievance Focal Person (GFP): Grievance focal person(s) shall be appointed by project
Management Unit of Department of Bridge (DOB) of MOC to implement the GRS procedure
effectively. The nominated person(s) for the role should have sound and broad experiences in GRM
management previously. The roles shall function as the primary resources for interface on issues
relevant to PAPs. He/She will receive the complaints in verbal, with letter or email or phone call
from the PAPs and other local stakeholders through site construction team (including SGRT) or
community heads or directly from the complaints themselves. The complaint received shall be
recorded and registered accordingly and deliver the message to Site Grievance Redress Team within
14 days for issues of medium level of significance, and within 30 days for issues that draw
immediate attentions (such as safety incidents etc.).
Grievance Management Committee (GMC): GMC is the highest authority (MOC) to make Commented [1]: SAMIL: I believe this should not be final:
GRM should be linked to the formal justice/litgation mechanism of
decision within project specific Grievance Redress System on the received issues which SGRT Myanmar.
cannot sort it out alone. GMC headed by Senior Official of MOC with the members of relevant
government bodies, such as GAD, other concerned traditional local governance body. NGOs, and
Cival Society Organizations.
The Grievance Redress Mechanism needs to be institutionalized as early as possible and be operative
during the entire cycle of the project implementation, from pre-construction, construction to
operation and de-commissioning stages. A draft of the GRM Procedure for the proposed project is
illustrated in Figure 8.4.1
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 Figure 8.4. 1 The Community Grievance Mechanism Commented [2]: SAMIL: This flow chart does not match the
text: Please revise the Flow chart according to the text. (E.g. Roles
of the GAD, Concerned Dept, Township GAD and Other traditional
GRM procedures are composed of the 3 stages as follows: authority are not mentioned)

Stage 1 of GRM When a concern is lodged to the Contractor during construction, if the issue raised
can be addressed directly by the Contractor through SGRT, the Contractor shall address the issue on the
spot and report to the complainant about the solution that was made.
Stage 2 of GRM If the addressed solution is not safisfactory to the Complainant or if the concern
raised is not suitable to be addressed by the Contractor themselves, the Contractor shall report the raised
grievance and concerns to the GFC within 7 working days. Once received the GFC check the eligibility
of the Complainant, identify the solution and clearly reply it back to the Contractor within 5 working
days. In turn, the Contractor during constraction and the Operator during operation will implement the
agreed upon redress solution and report the outcome to the GRC at least within 7 workig days.
Stage 3 of GRM If the addressed soluation is still not satisfactory to the Complainant of if the
concern raised is of such a nature that the higest level of GMC needs to be engaged, SGRT shall refer
the case to GMC within 7 working days since it received the case. Once received the SGRT check the
eligibility of the Complainant, identify the solution and clearly reply it back to the Contractor within 14
working days. In turn, MOC shall implement the agreed upon redress solution and the report the
outcome to the GMC within 30 working days. Again, the case needs to be documented in the GRS
logbook, as follow-up actions of the same case as lodged at Stage 1 and 2 (with the same case reference
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The GRC shall accept complaints/grievances free of charge. Costs related to GRM operation shall be
borne by the Project implementing body (MOC). This shoud be clearly informed to the PAPs all through
the stages. GRM will be operational thorough the entire project cycle of prior to, during construction and
operation and until decommissioning.
In case the Compainant still does not accept the agreed upon solution, he/she can file a case against the
local and national justice system.

8.5 Environmental and Social Management Organization

MOC will be committed to provide resources essencial to the implementation and control of the EMP.
Resourses include the appropriate human resourses and specialized skills. The following entities are
responsible for implementation of the EMP:
Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction
Environmental Conservation Department (Yangon Region)
Third-party Environmental Consultant Firm
The proponent; MOC is responsible for ensuring that the performances of the project activities are in
accordance with the Environmental Management Plan developed and in an environmentally sound
manner. The following Health, Safety and Environmental team will be responsible for the implementation
of the Environmental Management Plan:
The team is consisted of the following personnel:
HSE Coordinator (Admin and HR personnel) will be acting as in-charge of HSE team.
There will be 2 HSE assistants under the supervision of HSE Coordinator according to the Environmental
Impact Assessment Procedure (2015), clause 103, it is stated that: The Project Proponent shall fully
implement the EMP, all Project commitments and conditions, and is liable to ensure that all contractors
and sub-contractors of the Project comply fully with all applicable Laws, the Rules, this procedure, the
EMP, Project commitments and conditions when providing services to the Project.
HSE Coordinator: HSE Coordinator is responsible and accountable for ensuring:
Observe HSE regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working
practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the Project Manager.
Development of HSE culture among all workers, during construction, operation and decommissioning
phases.
Regular site visit and reporting during construction, operation and decommissioning works to
check whether the objectives of EMP are being followed.
Manage safety and health in all project activities.
Keep full records of environmental management activities and present to annual independent
third party environment audit.
Assess the risk in performing various steps of all production processes such as drilling, blasting,
crushing and trucking with appropriate safety measures;
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 Undertaking regular safety and health inspections and audits onsite. Undertaking regular safety
and health inspections and audits onsite.
Ensure equipment to be regularly checked and properly maintained;and
Provide necessary information and instructions, as well as providing and arranging training to
the workers and supervising them to follow safety rules and safe working procedures strictly.
HSE Assistants: The HSE Assistants are responsible for assisting HSE Coordinator during the
implementation of the HSE plan;
Development and training according to the HSE plan.
Liaise with local authorities where required, to ensure safety and health issues are resolved in a
timely manner, to the benefit of the project.
Review relevant subcontractor workplace health and safety documents, including procedures,
work methods statements, etc.
Resolve disputes which may impact the health and safety of project personnel, plant and
equipment onsite.
Regional Environmental Conservation Department (Yangon)
ECD (Yangon Region) is responsible for the general supervision and coordinating over all
matters relating to the environment and also for providing guidance for existing regulatory
frameworks.
Third-Party Consultant Firm
The Third-Party Consultant Firm is to ensure that the EMP developed is up-to-date and is being
followed up properly by MOC. Periodic audits shall be performed in order to find out whether
the expected outcomes are achieved as envisaged in the plan by comparing with the operating
standards. If not, corrective actions have to be followed.

8.6 Monitoring, Reporting and Training

The Monitoring will be required in order to demonstrate compliance with both regulatory and project
requirements (Compliance monitoring), and also provide verification of the effectiveness of the
implemented control measures. Complience will be monitored to ensure that contructors and
subconstructors meet contractual obligations with respect to work paractise and design specifications (e.g
Project emission standard).

8.6.1 Contractor Management

DOB will work with and coordinate the contractors to ensure that all contractors are aware of and
competent with respect to:
Environmental and social impacts that could potentially arise from their activities.
Necessity of conforming to the requirements of the ESIA and EMP (i.e. implementing the
control and mitigation measures) in order to avoid or reduce those impacts.
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 Roles and responsibilities to achieve that conformity, including change management and emergency
response.
Documentation and reporting requirements and other EMP compliance requirements.

8.6.2 Inspection
DOB will ensure environmental monitoring and inspections/audits are undertaken as per the requirements
of this EMP.

8.6.3 Management of Change

A risk assessment will be undertaken for all proposed changes in scope (e.g. timing, location or
operational details) described in this EMP to assess the significance of any potential new environmental
impacts or risk not previously assessed. If the change to risk is determined to be a significant
modification, a revision of the EMP will be conducted and submitted to MONREC and other relevant
authorities.

8.6.4 Reporting Requirements

DOB will submit Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports on the implementation of the EMP to
MONREC as shown in Table 8.3.1. DOB shall submit an Incident Report to MOC and MONREC within
24 hours of any incident with serious impact), or within seven days for any other incident of lesser
impact).
Per EDCF Safeguard Policy, the Project Proponent will submit Environmental and Social Monitoring
Report of the Project to the Export-Import Bank of Korea on an annual basis (at least). In case unexpected
negative impacts of significance ocurrs, the Project Proponent shall submit related monitoring report on
an ad hoc basis upon the request of the Bank.

8.7 Risk Management

8.7.1 Emergency Plan

DOB, through the construction contractors HSE Plan, will develop plans and procedures to identify the
potential for and response to environmental accidents and health and safety emergency situations and for
preventing and mitigating any potentially adverse environmental and social impacts that may arise.
The Emergency Response Plans (ERP) will be in place, which detail the actions and resources available
in the event of various emergency scenarios. The ERPs contain information on reportable incidents,
incident notification, contact information and activation of the Contractors emergency centre.
In the event of an emergency of any type, the DOB Person in Charge (PIC) will assume overall onsite command
and act as the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC). Emergency response support can be provided by the
Contractors emergency centre. The working camp has equipments for responding to emergencies including but
not limited to medical equipment, fire-fighting equipment and oil spill control equipment.
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Emergency preparedness and response will be continually reviewed by the construction contractor and
DOB representative during the construction and after the occurrence of any accidents or emergency
situations to ensure that lessons learnt are informed for continuous improvement. Emergency exercises
will be undertaken on a regular basis to confirm adequacy of response strategies and investigations of
accidents or incidents will follow formal documented procedures.

8.7.2 Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP)

In the event of unplanned oil spill to the Yangon River the activity Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP)
will be implemented to initiate a response. An OPEP is an activity or facility specific document which
details the operational tasks required to mobilise a first strike response. An OPEP for each of the project
activities will be developed prior to the commencement of the activity. The OPEP applies to the first 24
hours of a response until a full Incident Action Plan (IAP) specific to the event is developed. OPEPs are
intended to be the first document used in a spill to provide guidance to the Incident Controller (IC) and
the rest of the Incident Management Team (IMT).
The OPEP contains details and forms for use in immediate response, including oil spill trajectory
modelling activation forms, and immediate notifications required in the event of a spill.

8.7.3 Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP)

In the event of a medical emergency on site the Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP) will be used
to respond to the situation. The MERP covers all likely medical conditions and injuries that may present
during the campaign and has been developed to outline the responsibilities and actions to be taken to
medically evacuate a person to definitive care. End to end care of all casualties will be provided. It will
primarily be conducted using a medically equipped clinic on site with Specialist medical personnel

8.7.4 Natural and Non-natural Disasters Emergency Response Plan

Both DOB and the construction contractor will have comprehensive natural disasters; heavy
weather/cyclone/flood/earthquake and non-natural disasters: power failaure, Hazardous Materials
Incidents, Propane Spill or Leak, Heat Related Injuries, burn and poison preparedness processes in place
for the site area such as a comprehensive site specific disaster plan. Protecting businesses from natural
disasters can involve a variety of actions from proper inspection and maintenance to minimum Code
requirements to installing extra protective devices such as Building Survival Kit, First Aid Kit, Personal
Workplace Disaster Kit, Equipment for External Air Exclusion, Emergency Water Storage & Purification,
Wind Safe Room, Shelter Room, Shelter Room Selection and Emergency Contact List.

8.8 Capacity Development and Training

The Project will require that contractors have implemented training programmes for their personnel and
each contractor is responsible for HSE awareness training for personnel working on the Project. The
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required competency levels. Employee training, provided by the contractor, will include awareness and
competency with respect to:
Environmental and social impacts that could potentially arise from their activities.
Necessity of conforming to the requirements of the EIA and EMP, in order to avoid or reduce those
impacts.
Roles and responsibilities to achieve that conformity, including with regard to change
management and emergency response.
The Project Director is responsible for coordinating training, maintaining employee-training records, and
ensuring that these are monitored and reviewed on a regular basis. DOB will be responsible for the
management of contractors to ensure that training needs are met for personnel whose work may have any
potential environmental and social impacts.

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