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Environmental Monitoring Report
Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 49244-002
January–June 2021
September 2021

Armenia: Armenia–Georgia Border Regional Road
(M6 Vanadzor–Bagratashen) Improvement Project

Prepared by the “Road Department” State Non-Commercial Organization of the Ministry of
Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia for the Asian
Development Bank.

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed
herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff,
and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any
designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the
Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status
of any territory or area.
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Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 3449 - ARM
January-June 2021

Armenia: M6 Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian Border Interstate
Road (Section Km 38+450 – Km 90+191)
(Financed by the ADB)

Prepared by the “Road Department” SNCO based on the monthly Environmental Monitoring Reports of the
Technical Supervision Consultant/Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.   INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4
2.   PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES ..................................................... 5
3.   ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES .................................................................. 14
4.   RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING .............................................................. 15
5.   FUNCTIONS OF THE SEMP .............................................................................................. 22
6.   GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT .................................... 24
7.   SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 25

ANNEXES

ANNEX 1: PHOTOS OF ACTIVITIES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD
ANNEX 2: EHS + COVID-19 TRAININGS CONDUCTED IN ALAVERDI AND SHNOGH
COMMUNITIES
ANNEX 3. STATUS OF MEASUREMENTS ON DUST, NOISE, WATER QUALITY AND
VIBRATION IN THE REPORTING PERIOD
ANNEX 4: PHOTOS FROM THE TRAININGS CONDUCTED DURING THE REPORTING
PERIOD
ANNEX 5: LOT 3, VIBRATION ASSESSMENT REPORT N8 AND N9
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ADB        Asian Development Bank

CEMP       Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan

CR         Completion Report

CAP        Corrective Action Plan

DNV        Dust, Noise and Vibration

EMP        Environmental Management Plan

IEE        Initial Environmental Examination

ES         Environmental Specialist

LARP       Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan

LAR        Land Acquisition and Resettlement

MNP        Ministry of Environment

MTAI       Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

MESCS      Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport

NCN        Non-Compliance Notice

RD        “Road Department” SNCO

RS         Road Safety

SSEMP      Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

TMP        Traffic Management Plan

EMR        Environmental Monitoring Report
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Preamble
1.    This report represents the Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Review (SAEMR) for
      Rehabilitation and Improvement of the M6 Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian Border Interstate Road
      (Section Km 38+450 – Km 90+191) (Loan No.: 3449-ARM).

1.2. Headline information
2.   As of June 30, 2021, the following road sections are handed over to the Contractors:
3.   Lot 1: km38+450 – km47+055; km47+065 - km48+140. The road sections km47+055 –
     km47+065 have not been handed yet. The section handover completion rate in Lot 1 is 99.9%.
4.   Lot 2: km48+140-62+300. The completion rate and section handover to the contractor in Lot 2
     is 100%.
5.   Lot 3: km62+300-km90+191. The completion rate of LARP implementation and section
     handover to the contractor in Lot 3 is 100%.
6.   Total 51.706 km (99.99%) has been handed over to the contractors. 10 meters, (in sections
     47+055-47+065) have not been handed over yet.
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
2.1. Project Description
7.   The Republic of Armenia (hereinafter called "Borrower") has received financing from the Asian
     Development Bank (ADB) in a form of loan towards the costs for the Armenia – Georgia Border
     Regional Road (M6 Vanadzor–Bagratashen) Improvement Project. Actually, ADB has
     approved a $50 million loan to improve the transport efficiency and safety of the M6 Highway
     from Vanadzor in Armenia to the border with Georgia at Bagratashen, one of the strategic roads
     for internal and external trade. The Government is now giving priority to the rehabilitation of
     transport infrastructure and the proposed project is meant to promote economic development
     and support transit traffic, having in mind that the ports on the Black Sea, accessed through
     Georgia, provide one of the major access routes for this traffic.

           Map 2-1: M6 Vanadzor–Alaverdi–Georgian Border Interstate Road Rehabilitation and
                                     Improvement Project Area
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2.2. Project Contracts, Contact Details and Management

8.   The Employer/Client:        “Road Department” SNCO
                                 Address: Government House 3, Republic Square,
                                 0010 Yerevan, Armenia
                                 Email: info@armroad.am
                                 Tel: (+37412) 20-10-09, 20-10-10
                                 Webpage: www.armroad.am

9.   Contract for Construction Works:
             The Contractor: Horizon-95 LLC &Oberosler Cav Pietros SRL Joint Venture
                               Address: Amiryan 26, 0002 Yerevan, Armenia
                               Email: horizon@horizon.am
                               Tel: (+37410) 53-88-56, 53-88-52
                               Webpage: www.horizon.am
                        Lot 1 Civil works for rehabilitation/reconstruction of the existing M6
                               -Vanadzor-Alaverdi -Georgian border interstate road (km 38
                               +450 -Km 48 +140)
           Date of Signature: 30 November 2017
       Commencement Date: May 29, 2018
         Time for Completion: 900 days
     Defects Notification Period: 365 days
              The Contractor: Joint Venture: " Black Sea Group & AAB Project "
                                  Address: 39/1a Arabkir str., 0037 Yerevan, Armenia
                                  Email: info@aab.am
                                  Tel: (+37410) 25-92-59
                                  Webpage: www.aabconstruction.am
                           Lot 2 Civil works for rehabilitation/reconstruction of the existing M6
                                  -Vanadzor-Alaverdi -Georgian border interstate road (km 48
                                  +140 -Km -Km 62 +300)
             Date of Signature: 30 November 2017
         Commencement Date: May 29, 2018
           Time for Completion: 900 days
     Defects Notification Period: 365 days
              The Contractor: SUARDI JSC Armenian Branch
                                  Address: 2nd Inuastrial str., №24 Transport Enterprise,
                                  Abovyan, Armenia
                                  Email: mauro.dorazio@suardispa.am
                                  Tel: (+37499) 55-14-69
                                  Webpage: www.suardispa.it
                           Lot 3 Civil works for rehabilitation/reconstruction of the existing
                                   M6 -Vanadzor-Alaverdi -Georgian border interstate road (km
                                   62 + 300 -Km 90 +191)
             Date of Signature: 30 November 2017
         Commencement Date: May 29, 2018
          Time for Completion: 900 days
     Defects Notification Period: 365 days
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10.   Contract for Consultancy Services:
                       Engineer: Joint Venture Safege SAS and Hill International N.V.
                                  Address: 1704 Hakhpat Kisakayaran, Alaverdi, Armenia
                                  Email: info@safegehill-m6.am
                                  Tel: (+37455) 55 08 30
               Contract Signed: April 03, 2018
               Commencement April 03/May 03, 2018
            Date/Effective Date:
       Duration of the Services: 39 months
       Defect Notification Period 12 months
2.2.1. Safeguards Staff of RD
11. The Project Safeguards Management activities are undertaken by Head of Environmental
      Impact Management Service, Environmental Specialist, Head of Social Impact Management
      Service and Social Specialist:
12. Mr. Armen Bodoyan - Head of Environmental Impact Management Service (ЕМ) is responsible
      for environmental management of the project and compliance with the national environmental
      legislation of the RA and safeguard policies of financing donors during the preparation and
      implementation of the projects, including design, construction and supervision. The position of
      the Environmental Specialist is currently free. The Environmental Specialist is responsible for
      environmental inspection, day to day supervision of EMPs (CEMP, SSEMPs) implementation
      and reporting to EM. The new Environmental Specialist shall be hired during the next reporting
      period.
13. Mrs. Lilit Dilanyan - Head of Social Impact Management Service (SM) is responsible for social
      management of the project and compliance with the national legislation of the RA and
      safeguard policies of financing donors during the preparation and implementation of the
      projects, including design, construction and supervision.
14. Mrs. Shushan Kocharyan – Social Specialist is responsible for social inspection, day to day
      supervision of LARPs/CAPs implementation and reporting to SM.

2.2.2. The Safeguards Staff of the Engineer
15. Presently the Environmental Safeguards Staff of the Supervision Consultant/Engineer consists
      of:
16. Mr. Arsen Hayriyan, the Environment Specialist. He is responsible for (i) review all documents
      and reports regarding the integration of environmental including contractor’s environmental
      action plan, (ii) supervise the contractors' compliance to the site specific EMP, and (iii) prepare
      compliance reports for submission to the Client. He is a part-time employee and during the
      reporting period his input was 11 days per month.
17. Mr. Armen Grigoryan, the Social Safeguards (Resettlement) Specialist. He is responsible for
      provision all the professional and logistic support to the team leader. Conduct regular visits to
      project sites. Prepare Semi-annual Internal Social Monitoring Report, presents the
      observations, findings, issues, non-compliance, and any variance from the provisions of the
      LARP, recommended actions necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of the approved
      LARP and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). He is part-time employed consultant and
      during the reporting period his input was 11 days per month (depending on the month).
18. Mr. Walter Viti, the Road Safety Specialist. He is responsible for review designs, specifications,
      construction method, etc. from road safety perspective. Review traffic control plans prepared
      by the Contractor during construction. Verify design of temporary diversions and traffic
      management arrangements. Regularly inspect road safety audit work zones under traffic.
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Conduct a post-construction road safety audit, identify road safety issues and provide
      recommendations to address them. Raise the Client's capacity and awareness of the
      international standards of road safety. He is a part-time employee and during the reporting
      period his input was 6 -13 days per month (depending on the month).
2.2.3. The Contractor’s Safeguards Staff
19. The Contractors` Environmental Units are staffed as follows:
 20. Lot 1
       Mr. Artur Ghazaryan – Project Manager: is responsible for the overall project management
       including the environmental, social and health and safety issues.
       Mr. Pertsh Bojukyan - Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist: is responsible for the
       compliance of the Contractor’s activities to Environment and Social requirements of the ADB
       Safeguard Policy Statement and Armenian legislation.
       Mr. Harutyun Aghajanyan - Health and Safety Specialist: is responsible for the compliance of
       the Contractor’s activities to Health and Safety requirements of the ADB Safeguard Policy
       Statement and Armenian legislation.
 21. Lot 2
       Mr. David Azatyan – Project Manager: is responsible for the overall project management
       including the environmental, social and health and safety issues;
       Mrs. Arayik Tsaturyan – Environment, Health and Safety and Social Safeguards Specialist:
       is responsible for the compliance of the Contractor’s activities to Environment, Health and
       Safety and Social requirements of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement and Armenian
       legislation. Mr. Arayik Tsaturyan took up duties from the 1st of May, 2021.
 22. Lot 3
       Project Manager Mr. Mauro D’Orazio and Quality, Health & Safety Manager - Sif Ababsia
       according to the organizational structure of Project Team are responsible for securing of the
       works quality as well as environmental, occupational health and safety (OHS) and social
       issues.
       Mr. Artak Ter-Torosyan – Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist: is responsible for
       the compliance of the Contractor’s activities to Environment and Social requirements of the
       ADB Safeguard Policy Statement and Armenian legislation.

2.3. Project Activities during current reporting period
23. The following activities were carried out during the current reporting periods (see photos in
     Annex 1):
 24. Lot 1
      During the reporting period no new road sections were handed over to the Contractor.
      As of June 30, 2021, the following road sections are handed over to the Contractor: km38+450 –
      km47+055; km47+065 – km48+140. The section km 47+055 – km 47+065 is under expropriation
      and has not been handed over to the Contractor yet.
      By the end of June 2021, the progress of civil works is roughly as below:
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Figure 2-1: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021

                      Table 2-1: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021
                                                                    Completion rate %
              BoQ
                                  Description                                     Actual vs
             number                                          Actual vs Bill
                                                                                  Schedule
                 1             General Provisions                 8.9                8.9
                 2             Preparatory works                 50.1               50.1
                 3                Earth works                    90.2               90.2
                 4              Road pavement                    21.0               21.0
                 5                  Drainage                     77.3               77.3
                 6              Road furnishing                  13.7               13.7
                7-1                Structures                    63.1               63.1
                7-3        PK 479+34 L=9m r/c bridge             91.3               91.3
                 8            Rock fall protection                0.0                0.0
                 9                Side works                     29.9               29.9
               10-1         Gas pipelines relocation              0.0                0.0
               10-2        Relocation of Optic Cables            35.1               35.1
                                Total                            58.4               58.4

25.   Lot 2
      During the reporting period the section km49+025 – km49+060 was handed over to the
      Contractor. As of June 30, 2021, the whole Lot 2 section (km48+140-62+300) is handed over to
      the Contractor.
      By the end of June 2021, the progress of civil works is roughly as below:
Figure 2-2: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021

                   Table 2-2: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021
                                                                      Completion rate %
          BoQ number                  Description                                   Actual vs
                                                                Actual vs Bill
                                                                                    Schedule
               1                  General Provisions                50.4              50.4
               2                   Preparatory works                54.2              54.2
               3                      Earth works                   52.0              52.0
               4                    Road pavement                   66.4              66.4
               5                        Drainage                    61.7              61.7
               6                    Road furnishing                 14.0              14.0
               7                       Structures                   50.4              50.4
               8                  Rock fall protection               0.0               0.0
               9                       Sidewalks                    67.9              67.9
             10-1        Existing Gas Pipelines Relocation           0.0               0.0
                         Relocation of Existing Fiber Optic
             10-2
                                         Cables                     62.1              62.1
                           Installation of new underground
              11
                                    sewage system                   93.7              93.7
              12          Installation of new water pipeline        79.3              79.3
                              Total                                 58.0              58.0

26.   Lot 3
      During the reporting period no new road sections were handed over to the Contractor.
      As of June 30, 2021, the whole Lot 3 section (km62+300-km90+191) is handed over to the
      Contractor.
      By the end of June 2021, the progress of civil works is roughly as below:
Figure 2-3: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021

                    Table 2-3: Physical progress of the civil works by June 30, 2021
                                                                      Completion rate %
         BoQ number               Description
                                                              Actual vs Bill   Actual vs Schedule
              1                 General provisions                 39.5                  39.5
              2                 Preparatory Works                  2.3                   2.3
              3                     Earth works                    61.2                  61.2
              4                  Road pavement                     68.1                  68.1
              5                      Drainage                      35.5                  35.5
              6                   Road furnishing                  1.4                   1.4
              7                     Structures                     37.2                  37.2
              8                 Rock fall protection               0.0                   0.0
              9                      Sidewalk                      92.0                  92.0
             10-1        Existing Gas Pipelines Relocation         0.0                   0.0
                         Relocation of Existing Fiber Optic
             10-2                                                  0.0                   0.0
                                      Cables
             10-3           Water Pipelines Relocation             81.3                  81.3
                             Total                                 61.0                  61.0

2.4. Description of Any Changes to Project Design
27. The M6-original Design envisages the improvement of the today existing horizontal alignment
from km 57+800 to km 58+075, by removing the curve of small radius and length, as shown in
      Figure 2-4.

                                         Figure 2-4: The Curve

28. The implementation of said work is practically impossible if considered in conjunction the following
    actual conditions on site:
    It is necessary to excavate the slope or to remove blocks using explosives from top-to-down
       due to the height and the verticality of the slope next to the road
    It is difficult for the excavation machinery to access the working level on top, which according
       to the cross sections of the Design is elevated by 35m higher than the elevation of the road
       which is at +651.
    The execution of works must be done under traffic conditions
29. The aforementioned conditions lead to the need of considering an option that minimizes the
    excavations on the cut-side to the least necessary, i.e. removing of only the approachable hanging
    fragments, and re-aligning horizontally the road axis towards the riverside.
30. According to the revised design from Km 57+800 to Km 58+075 the road is provided to be
    widened on a rockfill embankment (see Figure 2-5).

                                   Figure 2-5: Rockfill Embankment
31.   Environmental and Social Due-diligence report will be prepared by the RD and the Engineer and
      submitted for ADB’s review by the end of July 2021.

2.5. Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods

32.   No changes.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES
3.1. General Description of Environmental Safeguards Activities
33. The Road Department is implementing day-to-day management of project execution. The RD
     includes an Environmental Safeguards staff whose responsibilities include the management of
     all environmental aspects of the project. Mr. Armen Bodoyan hired as Head of Environmental
     Impact Management Services of RD on 1st February. Mr. Mikael Tevosyn – Environmental
     specialist resigned on 15 September 2020 and so far the position is free․ New hiring of
     environmental specialist by “Road Department” SNCO is planned in August 2021.
34. The Engineer is providing Technical Assistance to the RD in the management and reporting of
     the project. Environmental Specialist of the Engineer is responsible for supervising the
     construction works in relation to environmental and archaeological impact and, in particular, for
     supervising and reporting on the Contractor’s performance in the implementation of the EMP.
35. Contractors are implementing construction works. Every contractor has Environmental
     specialist responsible for preparation and implementation CEMP and SEMPs, monitoring of the
     construction activities and reporting.

                    Monitoring                                              Reporting

3.2. Site Audits
36. During the reporting period site audits were carried out according the Monitoring program
     developed based on the ADB Safeguards and EMP requirements. Unscheduled audit visits
     were carried out when needed. The following site audits were undertaken:
37. Regular audit site visits on weekly basis by contractors’ environmental specialists. The audits
     have been done according to the approved checklist template.
38. Regular audit site visits (twice a month) by the Engineer’s environmental specialist. The audits
     have been done according to the approved checklist template. Regular audit visits by the
     Engineer’s road safety specialist were conducted.
39. The RD environmental specialists participated in some of the audit site visits of the engineer’s
     environmental specialist, but not less than once in a quarter.
40. ADB EHS online mission was held on 6th and site visit was held on 7th May, 2021 to (i) assess
     status of ongoing works of the 3 civil works contracts under the loan (i.e. the 3 lots); and (ii)
     assess compliance status of safeguards documentation.

3.3. Issue Tracking
41. During the reporting period totally 19 issues were tracked 9 issues were closed and 10 are still
     open. 2 issues are environmental and 14 safeties. 47% of the issues have high priority, 5% -
     low and 48% - medium. During the reporting period, no Non-Conformance Notice was
     submitted by the Engineer. Summary of the issues is given in the tables below:
Table 3-1: Summary of Issues Tracking Activity for Current Period
                                                            Summary Tables
                                                                    Issues by Category
        Total Number of Issues                              19      Environment                 2             Issues by Lot 1-3
                                                                    Social                      1
        Number of Open Issues                               10      Health                      1             Lot 1                  6
        Number of Closed Issues                              9      Safety                      14            Lot 2                  7
        Percentage Closed                                   47%     Other                       1             Lot 3                  6

                            Figure 3-1: Summary of Issues by Priority and Non-conformance level

           Issues by Priority                                                   Non-conformance Level
                            5%                                                                       N/A, 0

             47%
                                                                           Minor, 9
                                       48%
                                                                                                                                  Major, 10

               Low    Medium       High                                                      Major        Minor       N/A

    3.4. Trends
    42. Total number of newly opened issues for the 6th period decreased from 12 to 4. The number of
         environmental issues decreased from 3 to 2 and safety issues increased by 7 (from 7 to 14).

                                          Table 3-2: Comparison table of Issues of Past Period
                     1st and                                                          1st and
                                   3rd         4th      5th         6st                           3rd           4th           5th       6st
                       2nd                                                              2nd                                                    Total
                                 Period      Period   Period      Period                        Period        Period        Period    Period
                     Period                                                           Period
Total Number of
                       43         40          48       60          64                                Issues by Category
Issues for Project
Total Number of
                       17          6           8        8          10       Env.        20           10           2           3          2      37
Open Issues
Total Number of
                       26         34          40       52          54       Social      0            0            0           1          1      2
Closed Issues
Percentage Closed     60%         85%         83%      87%         84%      Health      0            1            0           1          1      3
Issues Opened this
                       27         13           8       12           4       Safety      7            2            5           7          14     35
Reporting Period
Issues Closed this
                       16         18           6       12           2       Other       0            0            1           0          1      2
Reporting Period

    3.5. Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks
    43. No unanticipated environmental impacts and risks were identified during the current period.

    3.6. Vibration Monitoring
    44. Pre-Construction Inventory of Buildings and Vibration Monitoring Reports were developed by
         all tree Contractors and approved by the Engineer.
    45. The Vibration Monitoring Consultant (Georisk) was hired by the Engineer to conduct vibration
         assessment during the works. The vibration assessment results are provided below as well as
         in Annex 3.
   Lot 1: Тhe actual vibration level at points N4 and 16 obtained as a result of 3
           measurements conducted on 24.06.2021, were within the 109dB TLVs.
          Lot 2: Three instrumental measurements were performed at points N7 and N8 on
           14.04.2021. The actual average level of transport-technological (2nd category) vibration at
           point N8 were within the 109dB TLV. The actual average levels of transport-technological
           (2nd category) vibration at point N7 during the 3rd measurement was above 109 dB TLV set
           by the national standards, which is due to the operation of vibration-roller. However, the
           actual average level of transport-technological (2nd category) vibration at point N7 was
           within the 109dB TLV, accordingly there is no necessity for any additional mitigation
           measures.
          Lot 3: Тhe actual levels of transport-technological (2nd category) vibration (80 dB and 76.9
           dB respectively) at points N11 and 13 obtained as a result of 3 measurements conducted
           on 24.06.2021 were below the 109 dB TLV and the baseline level.

 3.7. GRM Tracking
 46. In general, 58 grievances were tracked of which 14 occurred during January to June 2021. This
      involved both face to face and telephone interviews with the APs. 52 grievances were closed
      and 6 are still open. The significant part of the grievances relates to damages out of LARP
      boundaries and design issues. Summary of the grievances by status and subject is provided in
      the figure below. Damages outside of the LARP boundaries are covered by the contractors
      consequently this should not cause any issues regarding access of the contractors to the
      specified locations.

                     Table 3-3: Summary of GRM Tracking for Past Periods

                                            1st and
                                                        3rd       4th       5th       6st
           Summary Tables                     2nd                                                Total
                                                      Period    period    period    Period
                                            Period
1. Total Number of Grievances                  30       23        35        44        58         190
2. Number of Closed Grievances                 18       12        19        40        52         141
    2.1. In satisfaction of AP                 10        8        16        28        41         103
    2.2. In non-satisfaction of AP              8       4          5        10        11          38
3. Number of Open Grievances                   12       11        16         4         6          49
4. Percentage Closed                         60%       52%       54%       91%       90%         74%
5. Grievances by Categories
     5.1. New damage within LARP
                                              6          5         5         6        11          33
   boundaries
     5.2. Damage out of LARP boundaries       16        12        13        17        21          79
     5.3. Design issues                        3        5         13        14        15          50
     5.4. Environmental                       0         0          1         0         0           1
     5.5. Other issues                        5         1          3         7        11          27

                Figure 3-2: Summary of Grievances of 6th Period by Status and Subject
19%              19%
           10%

                                      26%
                                                                         36%

                      90%

                                            7.1. New damage within LARP boundaries
                                            7.2 Damage out of LARP boundaries
                                            7.3 Design issues
Closed Grievances   Open Grievances
                                            7.4 Other issues
4. RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
4.1. Overview of monitoring conducted during the reporting period
47. During the reporting period instrumented measurements and monitoring of environmental
      parameters of air quality, noise and vibration were undertaken.
48. Contractor has completed the baseline data collection for dust, noise, vibration and water in
      2018.
49. Instrumented measurements and monitoring of environmental parameters (dust, noise,
      vibration and water) during the reporting period has been implemented at the sensitive points
      by the Contractors which were identified and approved by the Engineer.
50. The Contractors hired the same company (ATMS Solutions LLC) to hold DNV measurements.
      According to the monitoring reports vibration actual levels at measurement points were within
      the Threshold Limit Values (TLV) set by Sanitary norms and WHO standards. The actual
      average levels of transport-technological (2nd category) vibration at point N7 of Lot 2 during the
      3rd measurement conducted on 14.04.2021 was above 109 dB TLV set by the national
      standards, which is due to the operation of vibration-roller. Actual equivalent and maximum
      noise averaged sound levels at measurement point №4 and point №16 obtained as a result of
      3 measurements conducted on 24.06.2021 were above the TLVs set for the territories near the
      residential and commercial areas. Contractors will reorganize the works, so less equipment
      work at the same time near each other. The main noise and vibration sources at all noise
      measurement points are operation of construction equipment and movement of cars and
      vehicles along the M6 highway. The actual dust concentrations in all measurement points in
      different daytime periods didn’t exceed the maximum permissible concentrations set by the
      RoA Government Decree No160-N “Norms of maximum permissible concentrations of
      atmospheric air pollutants in residential areas" and WHO Air Quality Guidelines - Global
      Update, 2005.
51. Detailed information on the results of operational monitoring is presented in the Dust, Noise,
      Vibration and Water Assessment Reports available in the Contractors` and the Engineer`s
      offices (see extract from reports in Annex 3).
52. During the reporting period (March 15, 16 and June 10, 11) the Vibration Monitoring Consultant
      conducted vibration assessment at 8 locations of Lot 3 section. The static (no vibration) and
      weak vibration modes of the vibration-roller were applied. Considering that even under the low
      vibration mode the value of peak particle velocity (PPV) was exceeding at all 8 locations the
      permissible limit, the strong vibration mode was not applied. The static mode of the vibration
      roller was applied at all measurement sites, and the value of peak particle velocity (PPV)
      estimated in that case did not exceed the value of 2.5 mm/s (see assessment results in Annex
      5).

4.2. Trends
53. The issue with the dust in Alaverdi city is resolved since the Contractor of Lot 2 section which
     is going through the city has almost completed the asphalt works..

4.3. Summary of monitoring outcomes
54. No NCN were submitted to the Contractors during the reporting period.
55. Taking into account the results of vibration assessment the Engineer instructed the Lot 3
     Contractor to use only static mode of vibration roller near the sensitive locations where the
     assessment was conducted and where the value of peak particle velocity (PPV) was exceeding
     with the weak vibration mode of the vibration-roller.

4.4. Waste Management
56. Lot 1: All excavated materials were disposed at the dumping sites located in Odzun community.
57. Lot 2: All excavated unsuitable material is disposed in Alaverdi`s solid household waste landfill.
     Excavated rocky materials were disposed in Haghpat (DS near the camp), where the materials
were crushed for further use in the road construction (sub base layer). During the Engineer’s
         monitoring site visit, conducted on February 8, 2021 it was observed that at PK 59+950
         (riverbank behind the hotel), at km 56+200 and at PK 60+600, the Lot 2 Contractor dumped
         excavated soil on the riverbank. Taking this into account the Contractor was instructed to
         prepare SEMPs for the new dumping sites or remove the excavated soil from those locations.
         Additional reminder was submitted by the Engineer on March 4, 2021 (Letter
         04/03/Lot2/06/GP/2021), on April 13, 2021 (Letter 13/04/Lot2/13/GP/2021) and May 18, 2021
         (18/05/Lot2/19/GP/2021). The templates of permits and agreements to be attached to the
         SEMPs were submitted to the Contractor by the Engineer and it is expected that the permits
         and agreements will be concluded and the SEMPs will be submitted to the Engineer by the mid
         of July, 2021.
58.      Lot 3 The excavated materials were disposed at Akhtala 1 (PK 66+600), Shnogh 2 (PK
         72+200), Shnogh 3 (PK 72+327) and Haghpat (PK 63+500) DSs. During the reporting period
         the Contractor submitted to the Engineer the Hand-Over act, according to which the Akhtala 1
         (PK 66+600) site was handed over to the owner on April 12, 2021 as well as the SEMP for the
         DS Haghpat (PK 63+500) was revised and the Engineer’s no-objection was provided on June
         29, 2021.

4.4.1. Current period
                                       Table 4-1: Waste generated in the reporting period1

                                         Lot 1                           Lot 2                          Lot 3

Type of Waste                 Excavated soil (non-             Excavated soil (non-         Excavated soil (non-
(hazardous or                 hazardous)                       hazardous)                   hazardous)
non-hazardous)
Waste Source                  Excavation works in the          Excavation works             Excavation works in the right
(what activity                right of way                                                  of way
generated the
waste and where)
Quantity of waste             Roadway excavation               Roadway excavation (soil)    Roadway excavation (soil) –
generated                     (soil) – 4,173 m3                – 10,150 m3                  33,367 m3
                              Rocky Excavation – 0             Rocky Excavation – 2,100     Rocky Excavation – 577 m3
                              m3                               m3
Treatment/dispos              Excavated soil is                Excavated soil is reused     Excavated soil was used as
al route (provide             reused for improving             for improving private and    land improvement works in
information on                private and community            community lands in           Akhtala-1, Shnogh-2 and
quantity of waste             lands in accordance              accordance with the Land     Shnogh-3 sites.
reused, recycled              with the Land                    Improvement Agreement
and sent to                   Improvement                      concluded between the        Stripped asphalt is reused as
landfill or                   Agreement concluded              parties.                     a road edge material
incineration)                 between the parties.             Rocky materials are taken
                              Rocky materials are              to Haghpat DS and            Rocky materials are crushed
                              crushed for further use          crushed for further use in   for further use in the road
                              in the road construction         the road construction (sub   construction (sub base layer).
                              (sub base layer).                base layer).

Final Disposal                Dumping Sites: Odzun             Madan DS,                    Ayrum dumpsite, sites
Site for waste                1- 6                             Rocky materials are taken    Akhtala-1, Shnogh-2 and
                                                               to Haghpat DS.               Shnogh -3, Haghpat.
                                                                                            Stripped asphalt is stored at

1The   status of approval of SSEMPs is given in the table 5.1 below.
Lot 1                          Lot 2                              Lot 3

                                                                                     the storage site near the
                                                                                     Camp.

4.4.2. Cumulative waste generation

                   Table 4-2: Waste generated in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6st periods

                                                                                                    Lot 3
                                   Lot 1                         Lot 2
  Type of Waste          Excavated soil (non-         Excavated soil (non-             Excavated soil (non-
  (hazardous or          hazardous) and               hazardous) and stripped          hazardous) and stripped
  non-hazardous)         stripped asphalt             asphalt (hazardous 4th           asphalt (hazardous 4th
                         (hazardous 4th               category)                        category)
                         category)
  Waste Source           Excavation works in the      Excavation works and             Excavation works in the right
  (what activity         right of way                 asphalt stripping works          of way and asphalt stripping
  generated the                                                                        works
  waste and where)
  Quantity of waste      Roadway excavation           Roadway excavation (soil+        Roadway excavation (soil) –
  generated              (soil+ stripped asphalt)     stripped asphalt) – 67,654       77,980 m3
                         - 184,147 m3                 m3                               Rocky Excavation – 6,568 m3
                         Rocky Excavation -           (4,585 is soil +asphalt          Stripped Asphalt – 4,866 m3
                         78,158 m3                    (20%) and 63,069 - only
                                                      soil)
                                                      Rocky Excavation –
                                                      31,400 m3
  Treatment/dispos       Excavated soil is            Excavated soil has been          Excavated soil has been used
  al route (provide      reused for improving         used as backfill material in     as backfill material in Madan
  information on         private and community        Madan public landfill and        public landfill and for improving
  quantity of waste      lands.                       for improving private and        private and community lands
  reused, recycled       Rocky materials are          community lands in               in accordance with the Land
  and sent to            crushed for further use      accordance with the Land         Improvement Agreement
  landfill or            in the road construction     Improvement Agreement            concluded between the
  incineration)          (sub base layer).            concluded between the            parties.
                                                      parties.                         Rocky materials are crushed
                                                      Rocky materials are              for further use in the road
                                                      crushed for further use in       construction (sub base layer).
                                                      the road construction (sub       Stripped asphalt is reused as a
                                                      base layer).                     road edge material.

  Final Disposal         Duping Sites:                Madan DS,                        Ayrum dumpsite, sites
  Site for waste         Tumanyan, Odzun 1- 6,        Rocky materials are taken        Akhtala-1, Akhtala-2 and
                         Alaverdi.                    to Haghpat DS                    Shnogh-1, Shnogh -2,
                         Stripped asphalt was         Stripped asphalt is stored       Shnogh-3, Haghpat.
                         stored in the territory of   in the territory of Camp         Stripped asphalt is stored at
                         Camp                                                          the storage site near the
                                                                                       Camp.
4.5. Health and Safety

4.5.1. Community Health and Safety
59. At this stage of road construction, the various road surfaces (good and rough) present a
      significant safety hazard for drivers unfamiliar with the road and construction stage and the
      local community. During the reporting period, three significant separate collisions were noted:
        The truck was stuck (collided with a culvert) because there were no traffic signs to guide
           traffic away from stone piles (Lot 1).
        The fatality was speed related and in nighttime, so temporary speed limits have been
           installed (Lot 2).
        The other crash near Engel’s bridge area was dangerous driving (Lot 2).
60. All this indicates that the existing temporary traffic control is not according to the proposed plan
      at the start of the project. More signing and traffic control is needed to alert and warn drivers,
      especially as asphalt is being laid, and especially outside of work hours (nighttime periods).
      Planned mitigation measures to solve the identified issues are provided in chapter 7.3 of this
      report.

4.5.2. Workers Safety and Health
61. No accidents were recorded during the reporting period.
62. COVID 19 H&S Plan were prepared by the Contractors and approved by the Engineer.
      Compliance with the COVID-19 safety rules was in the focus of Engineer.

4.6. Trainings
63. Lot 1-3: The Environmental and H&S Specialist of the Contractors trained the personnel on
     site, on Work Site Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures. New employees are
     trained as soon as they get involved with the project (see photos in Annex 4). The Contractors’
     personnel are also trained on protective measures against COVID-19. During the reporting
     period the Contractors conducted trainings on Work Site Safety and Snake & Scorpion Bites.
64. During the ADB Loan Review Mission Call conducted on May 6, 2021, the ADB suggested
     conducting H&S + COVID-19 training with the Contractor staff. Following the ADB’s suggestion
     trainings on Environmental H&S, Road Safety, and Protective Measures Against COVID-19
     were conducted by the RD and the Engineer for the Contractor’s staff on June 17-18, 2021
     (See photos in Annex 2).

                     Table 4-3: Trainings conducted during the reporting period

                                                                 Number of
                          Lot        Date of Trainings          Participants

                                       June 25, 2021                 16
                           1
                                       June 17, 2021                 4
                                       June 17, 2021                 2
                           2
                                       June 30, 2021                 14
                                       June 18, 2021                 5
                           3
                                       June 19, 2021                 15

4.7. Archeological Issue
65. No archeological finds were found during the reporting period.
5.   FUNCTIONS OF THE SEMP
5.1. SEMP review
66. Lot 1 and 2: No SEMPs were submitted during the reporting period.
67. Lot 3: During the reporting period Akhtala 1 (PK 66+600) site was handed over to the owner
     and the SEMP for the DS Haghpat (PK 63+500) was revised and the Engineer’s no-objection
     was provided on June 29, 2021.
68. Currently, the following documents were submitted to the Engineer:
                                 Table 5-1: Current status of SSEMP approval
              SSEMPs                        Lot 1                    Lot 2                 Lot 3
                                    Odzun 1 (no objection
                                       15.05.2020) /km
                                      43+300 – 43+700/
                                     Odzun 2 /km 45+100-
                                     45+700/ no objection
                                         21.10.2020                                       Ayrum
                                                                                     /km 81+500/ /no-
                                           Odzun 3
                                                                                    objection 05.08.18/
                                    /km 39+574 – 39+625/
                                                                                         (PUBLIC
                                   no objection 15.05.2020
                                                                                        LANDFILL)
                                           Odzun 4
                                    /km 40+225 – 40+300/
                                   conditional no objection
                                         20.05.2020
                                     Odzun 5 /km 40+500-      Madan /no-objection
                                     42+000/ no-objection         05.09.18/
                                         20.09.2019/          (PUBLIC LANDFILL)
                                   Odzun 6 / km44+000 –
                                     44+300, no-objection
                                         09.10.2019/
                                    Odzun 7 /KM38+450–                              DSs in the section of
                                   KM39+574, KM396+25                                  Kapavor SC
                                        – KM402+25,                                     (Akhtala 1)
                                   KM403+00-KM405+00,                                  /km 66+600/
                                   KM420+00-KM43+140,
                                         no-objection
                                         21.10.2020/
        SEMP for Dumping Sites
                                           Alaverdi
                                    /km 48+200 – 43+400/
                                   no objection 12.06.2019
                                                                                    DSs in the section of
                                         Tumanyan                                       Kapavor SC
                                    (PUBLIC LANDFILL)                                   (Akhtala 2)
                                       /km 37+500/no-                                 /km 64+850/ no
                                    objection 20.09.2018/                            objection 30.05.
                                                                                            2019
                                                                 Haghpat (no
                                    Tumanyan 2 (Private,                             Shnogh-1 DS PK
                                                                   objection
                                        no objection                                   71+460 / no-
                                                                 26.02.2019)
                                      24.12.2018) /km                               objection 10.10.19/
                                                                 /km 56+600/
                                          37+500/
                                                                                     Shnogh-2 DS PK
                                                                                         72+200
                                                                                       /20.11.2019/
                                      Tumanyan 3 /PK                                 Shnogh-3 DS PK
                                    38+00-PK38+500, no-                                  72+327
                                     objection 21.10.20/                               /23.12.2020/
                                                                 Riverbank PK
                                      DS near Sanahin               56+200
                                                                                      Haghpat DS PK
                                     Station / PK47+780-         Riverbank PK
                                                                                         63+500
                                    47+850, no-objection            59+950
                                                                                       /29.06.2021/
                                          22.03.21 /             Riverbank PK
                                                                    60+600
SEMP for Top-soil storage                                   Top-soil was not            (no objection
                               no objection 12.06.19
          site                                                 generated                 24.12.2018)
SEMP for Stripped asphalt          (no objection             (no objection              (no objection
     storage site;                  14.01.2020)               14.02.2019)                24.12.2018)
                                   (no objection             (no objection
 SEMP for Crusher plant                                                            No Crusher Plant
                                    28.06.2019)               14.02.2019)
SEMP for Concrete plant/           (no objection                                        (no objection
                                                           No Concrete Plant
 Concrete Mixing Facility           28.06.2019)                                          20.11.2019)
                                                             (no objection
 SEMP for Asphalt plant          No Asphalt Plant
                                                              14.02.2019)               (no objection
                                   (no objection             (no objection               13.02.2020)
  SEMP for the CAMP
                                    14.01.2020)               14.02.2019)
SEMP for Vehicle Parking       Odzun /PK 419+20 –
                                                                  N/A                       N/A
         Area                   420+70/ 04.11.2019
                                  PK 44+520 - PK
                               44+540 no objection         PK 53+700 – PK
                                26.02.2019 and PK           53+800 and PK
                              46+000-PK46+150 /no            53+680 – PK
                                objection 06.06.19/       53+725 no objection
SEMP for blasting works       PK 42+150-42+450 / no           14.02.2019                    N/A
                                objection 20.09.19/          May 2020, PK
                              PK 424+50-426+00/no              58+860,
                               objection 11.03.2020/       PK 577+50 to PK
                              May 2020, PK 424+60-             588+10
                                     PK425+60

                          Engineer`s no objection was provided (conditional or final)
                                        Have not been submitted yet
                                         Closed and handed over DS
6.    GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
6.1. Good Practice
6.1.1. Dumping Site Approval Procedure
69. RD adopted a procedure concerning a dumping site selection and SEMP approval as follows:
      (i) Contractor selects the site for topsoil stockpiling or dumping of excavated material;
      (ii) Engineer’s ES visits the site and provide Contractor with site evaluation report with
            identified sensitive receptors and recommendations on the site use. Archaeological
            specialist is also involved to give their conclusion concerning any potential historical and
            cultural object (if any);
      (iii) Contractor secures the site and prepares SEMP based on the findings of evaluation report
            and submits for Engineer’s approval;
      (iv) The Engineer’s ES reviews the SEMP and issues an approval;
      (v) Then Contractor is permitted to start the site operation.
70. The procedure allows to assess the site and identify the sensitive receptors in early stage of
      the procedure and by this way accelerates the further works related to SEMP preparation and
      approval.
                      Figure 6-1: Dumping Site Selection and SEMP Approval Procedure

6.1.2. Grievance Registration Procedure
71. The Engineer adopted a procedure concerning the registration of Grievances. The main
      features of the procedure are:
      (i) The table or registration of the grievances is located in the Google Drive and all parties
            (Client, Engineer and Contractors) have access to the folder;
      (ii) The Grievance Registration Form is also available in the drive;
      (iii) Each case shall be registered in the registration table as well as a form shall be filled up.
      (iv) A folder shall be created in the name of the applicant and the affected community and the
            fill up form together with all related information shall be uploaded to the folder.
72. The procedure allows all parties to upload all files related to a case to the same folder and
      effectively share the information between the parties.

6.2. Opportunities for improvement
73. No opportunities outside the formal NCN process were identified during the reporting period. If
     any will be presented in the further reports.
7.   SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1. Summary
74. Contractor is guided by the IEE and CEMP for the Project as a part of the Bid and Contract
     documents, Site-specific Environmental Management plans, as well as by the Contractor’s
     Environmental Management Plan prepared by the Contractor that detail on site environmental
     management requirements implementation and management, particularly construction impacts
     mitigation, monitoring and reporting requirements in order to ensure the environmental
     performance. Compliance with CEMP is being regularly monitored and reported.
75. In order to comply with national safeguard system and legislation, Contractor has obtained
     necessary permits and licenses for construction activities. During the reporting period it was
     observed that construction in general complies with all national pertinent environmental laws
     and regulations. In this regards some shortcomings were observed which are presented in
     details in the clause 3.3 of this report. Total number of opened issues for the 6st period
     decreased from 12 to 4. The number of environmental issues decreased from 3 to 2 and safety
     issues increased by 7 (from 7 to 14).
76. In order to ensure the environmental performance, it was supervised that the implementation
     of construction activities in general meets CEMP requirements which is prepared in accordance
     with IEE (July 2016), ADB Environmental Policy and RA legislation.
77. The thresholds for monitoring of environmental parameters of dust, noise, vibration and water
     are set in accordance with standards and norms set by Armenian legislation as well as by the
     guidance for ADB funded projects.
78. Vibration Monitoring Consultant conducted vibration assessment at 8 locations of Lot 3 section.
     According to the assessment results the value of peak particle velocity (PPV) was exceeding
     with the weak vibration mode of the vibration-roller at all 8 locations.
79. Contractors ensure all necessary communication with local self-governmental bodies
     (communities) and regional administrative authorities to comply with Armenian legislation
     during construction and obtains permits and approvals for any use of territory and roads for
     transportation, waste dumping, and material borrowing.
80. No public hearings were held during the reporting period.
81. Proper functioning of the grievance registration and redress mechanism in all communities is
     regularly checked by the Engineer`s Social Specialist and reported. In order to perform effective
     monitoring of the grievances raised during the construction period the Complaint Log Sheet
     and the Grievance Recording Form were placed on the Google Drive. During the reporting
     period, totally 58 grievances were tracked. Detailed information on the grievances is
     summarized in the clause 3.7 (GRM Tracking).
82. The SSEMPs for the dumping sites for three lots were developed and reviewed by the
     Engineer. The list of shortcomings related to the SSEMPs as well as the status of approval is
     provided in clause 5.1 of this report. During the reporting period Akhtala 1 (PK 66+600) site
     was handed over to the owner and the SEMP for the DS Haghpat (PK 63+500) was revised
     and the Engineer’s no-objection was provided on June 29, 2021.
83. The Environmental and Social Specialists of Contractors have already trained the personnel
     on site, on Work Site Safety and Environmental/Social Policies and Procedures. New
     employees are trained as soon as they get involved with the project. Following the ADB’s
     suggestion trainings on Environmental H&S, Road Safety, and Protective Measures Against
     COVID-19 were conducted by the RD and the Engineer for the Contractor’s staff.
84. During the reporting period (Spring 2021) the Lot 1 and 2 Contractors started tree planting in
     accordance with the Tree Management Plans. The Lot 2 contractor completed tree planting
     implementation and a hand-over act was concluded with Alaverdi Community. Meanwhile, the
     contractor still be responsible for managing planted trees until the end of the guarantee period
     to ensure the required survival rate. Totally 222 trees were planted by the Lot 2 Contractor and
     174 by the Lot 1 Contractor. The Lot 3 Contractor will start tree planting and the Lot 1 will
     continue the process in Autumn 2021.
85. No historical finds were found during the reporting period.
86.   No blasting works were implemented during the reporting period.
87.   No NCNs were submitted by Engineer during the reporting period.
88.   At this stage of road construction, the various road surfaces (good and rough) present a
      significant safety hazard for drivers unfamiliar with the road and construction stage and the
      local community. False driver confidence is easily achieved on new road asphalt and the short
      sections experience high speeds and hazardous behavior with overtaking and sudden stopping
      and undisciplined parking.

7.2. Recommendations
89. Contractors must install temporary speeds signs at all asphalt section for maximum speed limit
     of 50kmh, with 30kmh for specific ongoing or unfinished work zone areas. In addition, the
     existing long asphalt road sections may already require the permanent speed limit traffic
     signing. This must include a maximum of 60km/h in free flow road sections, and 40km/h along
     village and settlement sections, where agreed.
90. Grievance Registration Process shall be improved. Not all grievances are properly registered
     on the Google Drive.
91. The Lot 2 Contractor shall fix the issue related to the 3 dumping sites on the river-bank - SEMPs
     shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineer by the 15th of July.

7.3. Action Plan
92. Environmental safeguard monitoring activities planned for the next period are:
     Reporting on environmental and social safeguards;
     Overall management of environmental, social, archaeological and H&S safeguards;
     Evaluation site visits and assistance to the Contractor in development/finalization (as the
      case may be) of SEMPs;
     Review and provision of no objection for revised SSEMPs;
     Review and provision of no objection for the revised Tree Management Plan (if revised by
      the Contractor);
     Review and provision of no objection for the Contractor’s monthly and weekly environmental
      reports;
     Participation in ADB mission site visits;
     Participation at the Contractor’s environmental trainings for his staff, as well as for newly
      hired Engineer’s staff;
     Monitoring of construction activities on respective Lots;
     Road safety awareness workshops is to be presented to the local community by the end of
      October 2021, for best practice road safety and hazard avoidance as the traffic conditions
      changes.
Annex 1: Photos of activities during the reporting period

Lot 1: Relocation of fiber optic cable at km46+500 –
                                                       Lot 1: Inlet structure for culvert at km42+440
       km46+600

Lot 1: Reansversial flume at km47+934                  Lot 1: Placement of sub base layer (20cm) at km47+400

Lot 1: Repairing of lower retaining wall at km42+100   Lot 1: Construction of Bus stop PK479+10
Lot 2: Placement of crashed stone base (12cm) at
Lot 2: Fine-grained a/c (h=4cm) at km52+000-km52+800
                                                           km50+340-km50+600

Lot 2: Placement of Coarse a/c (h=5cm) at km50+300-        Lot 2: Backfilling of fiber optic cables trench at km61+600-
km50+650                                                   km62+000

Lot 2: Construction of Rubble concrete curbs (with base)   Lot 2: Earth works for flumes at km 60+750-km60+820
       at km60+765-km60+805
Lot 2: Construction of rubble concrete edge walls on     Lot 2: Pedestrian railings at km51+716-km51+764
       lower retaining walls at km61+840-km61+850

Lot 3: Fine grade a/c of 4cm at km88+150                 Lot 3: Roadway excavation at km68+148

Lot 3: Installation of valves on D530mm water pipeline
                                                         Lot 3: Subgrade improvement at km65+000
      at km65+400
Annex 2: EHS + COVID-19 Trainings conducted in Alaverdi and Shnogh
                          communities

                   Alaverdy, June 17, 2021 (Training for Lot 1)

                   Alaverdy, June 17, 2021 (Training for Lot 2)
Shnogh, June 18, 2021 (Training for Lot 3)
Annex 3: Status of Measurements on Dust, Noise, Vibration and Water
                    Quality in the reporting period
 1. The list of Identified Sensitive/Monitoring Points

       Point   Parameters   Piquet (km)     Coordinates    Community
       Lot 1
                  Dust
                                             41°0'45''N
        №1       Noise        395+50                       Tumanyan
                                             44°38'15''E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                            41°00'45.9"N
        №2       Noise        395+00                       Tumanyan
                                            44°38'15.5"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°03'52"N
        №3       Noise        457+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'18"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
        №4                    395+80        41°00'45.9"N   Tumanyan
                 Noise
                                            44°38'15.5"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°4'53''N
        №5       Noise        479+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'2''E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°0'45''N
        №6       Noise        395+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°38'15''E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°01'57"N
        №7       Noise        420+00                         Odzun
                                             44°38'00"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                            41°04'12.2"N
        №8       Noise        464+40                         Odzun
                                            44°37'02.0"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°04'13"N
        №9       Noise        465+00                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'01"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°4'53''N
       №10       Noise        479+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'2''E
                 Water
                  Dust
                                             41°04'57"N
       №11       Noise        480+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'05"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°01'57"N
       №12       Noise        420+00                         Odzun
                                             44°38'00"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°04'13"N
       №13       Noise        465+00                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'01"E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°4'53''N
       №14       Noise        479+50                        Alaverdi
                                             44°37'2''E
                Vibration
                  Dust
                                             41°0'15''N
       №15       Noise        384+00                       Tumanyan
                                             44°38'24''E
                 Water
Dust
                                   41°04'51.1"N
№16       Noise       477+00                         Alaverdi
                                   44°36'56.5"E
          Water
          Dust
                                     41°5'3''N
№17       Noise       483+00                         Alaverdi
                                     44°37'9''E
          Water

Point   Parametes    Piquet (km)   Coordinates      Community
Lot 2
           Dust
          Noise                    41° 05'51.56"N
 №1                   52+900                         Alaverdi
         Vibration                 44°39'54.09"E
          Water
           Dust
                                   41° 06'35.73"N
          Noise       58+400                         Alaverdi
 №2                                44°42'42.97"E
         Vibration
           Dust
          Noise                    41° 06'35.73"N
 №3                   60+600                         Alaverdi
         Vibration                 44°42'42.97"E
          Water
           Dust
                                   41°5'51.16"N
 №4       Noise       54+450                         Alaverdi
                                   44°39'54.17"E
         Vibration
           Dust                    41°5'32.24"N
 №5                   54+984                         Alaverdi
          Noise                    44°41'41.37"E
           Dust
 №6                                41°5'49.57"N
          Noise       57+276                          Aqori
                                   44°40'16.85"E
         Vibration
           Dust
 №7       Noise                     41°6'0.01"N
                      58+769                         Alaverdi
                                   44°41'47.46"E
         Vibration
           Dust
 №8       Noise                    41°6'45.68"N
                      60+500                         Alaverdi
                                   44°42'50.29"E
         Vibration
           Dust
          Noise                    41°7'7.89"N
 №9                   62+350                         Haghpat
         Vibration                 44°45'6.05"E
          Water

Point   Parametes    Piquet (km)   Coordinates      Community
Lot 3
           Dust
          Noise                     41.139347N
 №1                   65+700                         Neghots
                                    44.770454E
         Vibration
           Dust                     41.148195N
                      67+300                         Akhtala
 №2       Noise                     44.784881E
Vibration
          Dust
 №3                          41.148266N     At the beginning of
         Noise      67+800
                             44.790649E     Akhtala community
        Vibration
          Dust
         Noise               41.150450N
 №4                 71+900                       Shnogh
        Vibration            44.831312E
         Water
                             41.167286N    Between Karkop and
 №5      Water      74+125
                             44.844991E    Shnogh communities
          Dust
                             41.170477N
№ 5-1    Noise      74+525                   Shnogh community
                             44.847082E
        Vibration
          Dust
                             41.171838N
№ 5-2    Noise      74+775                   Shnogh community
                             44.849624E
        Vibration
          Dust               41.170541N     Between Karkop and
№5-5     Noise      74+600   44.848907E     Shnogh communities
        Vibration
          Dust
                             41.174634N     Between Karkop and
№5-6     Noise      75+100   44.853666E     Shnogh communities
        Vibration
          Dust
 №6                          41.181427N
         Noise      76+800                  Karkop settlement
                             44.865782E
        Vibration
          Dust               41.187484N
 №7                 79+800                  Ayrum Community
         Noise               44.892219E
          Dust
 №8      Noise               41.207352N
                    82+900                Haghtanak Community
                             44.906010E
        Vibration
          Dust
 №9      Noise               41.220810N   Between Ptghavan and
                    87+400
                             44.866024E   Haghtanak settlements
        Vibration
                             41.222682N     At the beginning of
№10      Water      87+600
                             44.864761E    Ptghavan community
          Dust
№11      Noise               41.228809N
                    88+800                 Ptghavan community
                             44.854147E
        Vibration
          Dust
№12      Noise               41.230416N
                    90+100                Bagratashen community
                             44.840008E
        Vibration
          Dust
№13      Noise               41.197590N
                    81+500                   Artsis community
                             44.903876E
        Vibration
          Dust
№14                          41.122635N
         Noise      64+000                  Akhtala community
                             44.753145E
        Vibration
2. The map of Identified Sensitive/Monitoring Points

Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
3. Measurement Approach and Methodology

Dust Measurements

The measurements are conducted in accordance with the below mentioned national normative
documents and international best practices:

           GOST 17.2.4.05-83. "Environmental protection. Atmosphere. Gravimetric method for
            determination of suspended dust particles",
           Government Decree № 160-N. "Norms of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) of
            atmospheric air pollutants in residential areas",
           World Health Organization (WHO). Air Quality Guidelines Global Update, 2005.
           Measurements of dust concentration (PM2.5 and PM10) are conducted during the daytime.

Measurements at every measuring point are taken 3 times during the day.

                   Daily average and maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) for PM2.5 and PM10

                                                            Maximum Permissible Concentration ( mg/m3)
                                                             National               National      WHO2
              №          Name of substance
                                                                Max               Daily average   24 hour

              1      PM2.5                                      0.16                 0.035         0.025

              2      PM10                                        0.3                  0.06         0.05

Noise Measurements

Instrumental measurement, analysis and evaluation of results are carried out in accordance with the
following regulations/standards:

           Sanitary Norms № 2-III-11.3 "Noise in the workplaces, in residential and public buildings and
            in residential construction areas" adopted by the order of RA Minister of Health №138 on
            06.03.2002,
           ISO 1996-1:2003 "Acoustics-description, measurement and assessment of environmental
            noise - Part 1: Basic quantities and assessment procedures",
           ISO 1996-2:2007 "Acoustics-description, measurement and assessment of environmental
            noise - Part 2: Determination of environmental noise levels",
           Guidelines for Community Noise, World Health Organization (WHO), 1999.

As criteria for determination of the conformity level of the actual noise in sensitive areas, the
normative values of the equivalent (average) and maximum sound levels are used, according to the
Sanitary Norms №2-III-11.3 "Noise in the workplaces, in residential and public buildings and houses
in construction areas".

2
    World Health Organization (WHO). Air Quality Guidelines Global Update, 2005
Measurements of noise levels are conducted during the daytime. Measurements at every measuring
point are conducted 3 times with the duration of 10 minutes each one.

                                               Threshold limit values for noise3

                                                                             Threshold limit values (TLV), dBA
                                                                                  National                WHO
    №                    Premises and territories                                                       One hour
                                                                      Equivalent to      Maximum
                                                                                                      equivalent to
                                                                       sound level      sound level
                                                                                                       soud level
     1       Workplace                                                       80                            85
             Shops, trading halls, airport and railway stations
     2       waiting rooms, drop-off points of public service                60              75            70
             providers
             Territories adjacent to residential buildings,
             clinics, ambulatories, rest houses, care homes,
     3                                                                       55              70            554
             disabled persons homes, libraries, kinder
             gardens, schools and other educational facilities

Vibration Measurements

Instrumental measurement, analysis and evaluation of results are carried out in accordance with the
following regulations/standards:

             Hygienic Norms №2-III-11.3 "Vibration in the workplaces, in residential and public buildings",
             Directive 2002/44/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the
              exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (vibration),
             GOST 31319-2006 (EN 14253) "Mechanical vibration. Measurement and assessment of
              occupational exposure to whole-body vibration with reference to health. Requirements for
              measurement at the workplace",
             GOST 31191.1-2004 (ISO 2631-1) "Mechanical vibration and shock - Evaluation of human
              exposure to whole-body vibration - Part 1: General requirements".

As criteria for determination of the conformity level of the actual vibration in sensitive areas, the
normative values of vibration acceleration are used according to the Hygienic Norms №2.2.4-009-
06 "Vibration in the workplaces, in residential and public buildings".

Measurements of vibration acceleration are conducted during the daytime. Measurements at every
measuring point are conducted 3 times with the duration of at least 5 minutes each one.

3
    Only noise TLVs for day-time are presented in Table 3

4   The daytime indicator is taken, since no works are conducted at night.
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