EMP Transmission Line-EnG

REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Project «Construction of new electrified railway

Angren-Pap»
World Bank
SJSRWC «Uzbekiston Temir Yullari»
Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

and
Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Transmission Line
Tashkent, 2015
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Content
List of Acronyms .............................................................................................................. 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 10
1.1. The Proposed Project ...................................................................................... 10
1.2. Project Components ......................................................................................... 10
2. POLICY AND LEGAL ............................................................................................. 13
2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan ........................................ 13
2.2. Supporting national Legislation ........................................................................ 17
2.3. World Bank Policies ......................................................................................... 26
3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES............................. 28
3.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 28
3.2. Preconstruction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................ 30
3.2.1. Land Acquisition and Resettlement............................................................... 30
3.2.2. Sensitive Receptors and Existing Infrastructure ........................................... 31
3.3. Construction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures .................................... 31
3.3.1. Water Quality ................................................................................................ 31
3.3.2. Cut and fill ..................................................................................................... 33
3.3.3. Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration ................................. 34
3.3.4. Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion ........................................................ 34
3.3.5. Air Pollution from earthworks and transport .................................................. 35
3.3.6. Noise and Vibration....................................................................................... 36
3.3.7. Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases......................... 37
3.3.8. Pollution from oily run-off, fuel spills and dangerous goods .......................... 37
3.3.9. Flora.............................................................................................................. 37
3.3.10. Fauna ........................................................................................................ 38
3.3.11. Health Protection and Occupational Safety ............................................... 39
3.4. Operational Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...................................... 40
3.4.1. Occupational Health and Safety ................................................................... 40
3.4.2. Community Health and Safety ...................................................................... 41
3.4.3. Risk and hazards associated with TL and substations.................................. 43
3.4.4. Emergency Preparedness at Substation....................................................... 43
3.4.5. Management and Control of Vegetation at Transmission Line ..................... 43
4. ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................................. 45
4.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 45
4.2. Implementation of Environmental Management Plan ....................................... 45
4.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan ........................................................................ 45
4.4. Institutional Arrangements ............................................................................... 46
4.5. Documentation and Regulations ...................................................................... 47
5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................... 49
Annex 1: Environmental Mitigation Plan ........................................................................ 51
Annex 2. Environmental Monitoring Plan ...................................................................... 58
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List of Acronyms
CSE Construction Supervision Engineers

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMF Electromagnetic Fields
EMP Environmental Management Plan
MW Mega Watt
RoW Right of Way
SNPC State Nature Protection Committee
RAP Resettlements Action Plan
PIU Project Implementation Unit
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
TL Transmission Line
TPS Traction Power Substations
UTY Uzbekiston Temir Yullari
WB The World Bank
WHO World Health Organization
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
The World Bank (WB) is considering providing a loan to the Government of Uzbekistan
to co-finance the Construction of new electrified railway Angren-Pap Project (the
Project). The proposed Project will construct about 54 km long extra high voltage
(110/220 kV) transmission line and associated substations for power new electrified
railway Angren-Pap. The objective is to assist the government in support the
reconstruction by SJSC “Uzbekenergo” of Obi-hayot power substation and the
construction of power distribution lines from Obi-hayot power substation to traction
power substations (TPS) at Koshminar and Pap, and from power transmission line
Angren – Obi-hayot to TPS Sardala to secure reliable power supply for the new railway
line. The government and UTY will provide the bulk of the financing for the project. The
Bank will finance the signaling, electrification of the railway line, electric power
distribution line, track maintenance equipment, and technical assistance to UTY.
This part (transmission lines and substations) of the project has been categorized as
Category B, minor impacts able to mitigate are expected. The categorization of the
projects has considered already an optimized routing over cultivated land. The line will
not traverse any buildings or settlements and distances are considered to be at least
50m to any settlement. No nationally and internationally protected or otherwise
environmentally sensitive areas are within the line routings and substation location,
distances are considered to be at least 1 km from such areas.
Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework
WB Environmental Assessment Requirements
This report has been prepared in accordance with the WB’s Safeguard Policy Statement
which outlines the requirements that borrowers are required to meet when delivering
environmental safeguards for projects supported by the WB. These requirements
include assessing impacts, planning and managing impact mitigations, preparing
environmental assessment reports, disclosing information and undertaking consultation,
establishing a grievance mechanism, and monitoring and reporting.
Government Environmental Assessment Requirements
In Uzbekistan, under its Environmental Protection Law, 1992 requires that any project
funded by the state is a subject for the environmental impact assessment process. The
State Nature Protection Committee (SNPC) reviews environmental impact reports,
prepares and implements ecological regulations and standards, coordinates
environmental programs, and environmental monitoring. The SNPC also responsible to
approve or issues permits for pollutant emissions and also has an authority to stop
projects and construction works that do not comply with environmental legislation.
The Law on Ecological Expertise dated from May 25, 2002, No. 73-11 governs the
Environmental Assessment and defines procedure and requirement for environmental
impact assessment.
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The category I and II are reviewed and evaluated by central level authority. While, the
category III and IV projects are reviewed and evaluated by the Regional level authority.
Project Description
The proposed project will support UTY to build a single 124 km track rail link between
Angren and Pap including a 19.2 km rail tunnel through the Kamchik Pass.
The project has following components:
Component 1. Rail Main Infrastructure (estimated total cost US$1,396.77million)

Component 2. Rail Electrification, Signaling, Track Maintenance and Railway video
surveillance system (estimated total cost US$267.51 million, of
which IBRD loan in the amount of US$152 million).
Component 3. Power Distribution Line (estimated total cost US$36.862 million of
which IBRD loan in the amount of US$35 million).
Component 4. Technical Assistance to UTY for railway construction and long-term
plan (estimated total cost US$6.7 million, which will be financed by
IBRD).
Component 5. Technical Assistance to UTY for improving railway logistics in the
Ferghana Valley and Angren region (estimated total cost US$1.00
million, which will be financed by IBRD).
Component 6. Implementation support (estimated total cost US$0.3 million, which
will be financed by IBRD)
Project Components 2-6 will be financed by the World Bank
UTY will be responsible for realization of project components 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, while

SJSC “Uzbekenergo” will bear responsibility for realization of component 3.
The report belongs to Component 3. Power Distribution Line (estimated total cost
US$36.863 million of which IBRD loan in the amount of US$35 million): This component
will finance three investments to bring energy to the new railway line as follows:
• Dismantling of overhead power lines (estimated IBRD financing US$2.6 million),

including the removal of Angren – Obi-hayot 220kV power line of total 8.8 km
length, of which 6 km in Tashkent region and 2.8 km in Namangan region.
• Equipment for the installation of new power lines (estimated IBRD financing
US$13.3 million), including the procurement of concrete structures for 110-220kV
power lines, respective materials and communication equipment, protection
relay, metering and controlling instruments, general power equipment and others.
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Including VAT
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Including VAT
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Including VAT
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• Construction works and commissioning of new power lines (estimated IBRD
financing US$17.6 million). The sub-component will finance the reconstruction of
the 220 kV substation Obi-hayot and the construction of 15 km and 48.8 km of
110kV power distribution lines to connect Obi-hoyot power substation with TPSs
Koshminar and Pap, and 5 km of 220kV power distribution line to connect 220 kV
power transmission line Angren - Obi-hayot with TPS Sardala.
• Other capital costs associated with construction works (estimated cost US 1.5
million).
Environmental Baseline
The designed TL mainly passes through developed lands. Despite this, TL routes are
chosen taking into account the requirements of land users and causing the minimum
damage to environment.
In order to avoid death of birds from electrical shock at traverses of TL poles and wires
between TL poles over each supporting bunch bird-protection devices are installed.
Technological process of transmission and distribution of power in normal operational
conditions is waste-free and is not accompanied by harmful emissions into air or water
environment.
In cases of possible damages at TL resulted in accidents (falling of a pole or wire

break), there will be no negative impacts on residential areas: the TL is passing at a
distance from settlements.
As the whole route is, mainly, at considerable remoteness from settlements, traffic of
construction machinery, noise and vibration from cars will not affect health and
efficiency of inhabitants.
Construction and installation works are standard, environmental impacts will be local
and manageable. The contractor should take all necessary precautionary measures to
prevent impact on natural landscape.
After completion of works all areas with natural vegetation will be restored, all
construction wastes will be disposed.
Reconstruction of the substation at Obi-hayot involves decommissioning of two

transformers (produced in 1969 and 1974)4. The decommissioned transformers will be
transported to other locations and installed/commissioned to operation.
Decommissioning of the transformers involves discharge of oil from old transformers.
Special mitigation measures should be put in place to avoid and clean up oil spills
during decommissioning and transport of oil to new locations. Alternative solutions
should be considered in order to decide whether old transformers should be used at all
or replaced by new ones in these new locations.
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The transformers do not contain PCBs (persistent organic pollutants).
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Main Technical characteristics
Wires for the designed TL are accepted according to the technical specifications of the
Republic of Uzbekistan 11.8-90-95 - steel-aluminium. Routes of the designed TL pass
the area with the number of lightning hours of 21-25 therefore protection of the designed
TL against the direct strokes of lightning is carried out along the whole its extent. All
poles of the designed TL are subject to grounding by the extended shafts from round
steel of 16 mm diameter. Length of shafts is accepted depending on the specific
resistance of soil.
The supporting strings are single-circuit. Considering the foothill relief at the routes of
the designed TL of 110kV, the supporting strings with ballasts are provided. For
providing of clearance over the highways the L-shaped supporting strings are provided
in emergency mode at TL 220kV. Tension strings are single circuit, except for the
strings installed in the span of crossing with the railroads and the main highways of the I
category which are completed with the double-circuit ones.
According to the technical rules for saving consumption of the main construction
materials, reinforced concrete is accepted as the main construction material for
intermediate poles.
As considerable part of the routes of the designed TL 110kV is laid in the foothill areas
with the rough relief, metal double-circuit tangent self-supporting poles of the code
P110-4N of the standard height and (if crossing of engineering facilities of considerable
height is necessary) with the support of 4m high are also used as the intermediate
poles.
Corner dead-end poles are metal double-circuit tangent self-supporting of the code
U110-2, if necessary with the supports of 5, 9 and 14m high.
Ferroconcrete poles are installed into the excavated foundation pits with embedding of
3,0m with AP5 crossbars. Precast reinforced concrete foundations are provided under
the metal poles.
Crossing with engineering facilities
In order to cross with engineering facilities according to the requirements of the Rules
for Organization of Electric Installations (ROEI) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as
to avoid installation of poles in the gardens, kitchen gardens installation of metal poles
with supports is provided: both intermediate, and corner dead-end ones.
Crossing with the public railways is provided on the anchor self-supporting high metal
poles, thus the tension insulator strings installed in the clearance of the crossing with
the railway are provided double-circuit with separate fixing of each circuit to the pole. In
order to avoid damages of underground gas pipelines during the construction
organization of overpasses is provided. For protection of the poles installed near the
highway against the running-down by motor transport installation of blocks of the road
safety fence of the brand 1BDO-3 is provided along the road.
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Public Consultation
Public consultation is an integral part of the EIA process. It contributes to early

identification of problematic issues and due discussion of proposed mitigation
measures. From the project outset stages, it is necessary to create a basis of mutual
understanding with a view to establishing good, long-term relationships in future. The
EIA report and EMP will be disclosed in-country and a consolation meeting with
stakeholder communities will be held after World Bank approval.
The EA team, in collaboration with PIU, will present the project, its location and
timetable for implementation, an overview of the EA process, and any findings on
impacts and benefits. These findings must be defined as tentative or interim, indicating
that participants’ input can still be applied to project planning. The participants would be
explicitly invited (not instructed) to provide comments and corrections to what is
presented. Adequate and convenient contact information for use by participants would
be provided.
Public consultations will include UTY’s website announcement at least two weeks
before the session(s) is to take place. The announcement would provide a brief project
description, location and specific contact data (including telephone numbers). Also, the
EA team, in collaboration with PIU, will do announcement in local, regional hokimiyats
about public consultations.
Conclusion
The environmental assessment of the TL indicates that there are no significant adverse
economic, environmental, and socioeconomic impacts associated with transmission line
route due to the following reasons:
(i) The TL alignment does not fall within any environmentally-sensitive, protected
area, or biological corridor of the country.
(ii) Although the length of the TL is 52.5 km, most part of the alignment falls within
land on unfavorable soils and desert landscape, is heavily disturbed, and is not
relatively dense. Trees that have to be cut will be replaced in a larger re-
vegetated area, and land that is required for the project will be compensated.
(iii) One of the major criteria for selection of the TL alignment is to minimize, as far as
possible, the need for tree clearance and the acquisition of private land.
(iv) Most of the construction work is small in scale (involving the excavation of small
pits for the tower foundations and erection of towers and stringing of conductors)
and will be conducted by small teams of workers without the use of heavy
vehicles and machinery. Construction work is relatively straightforward and can
be completed in a fairly short time.
(v) Most of the impacts are temporary and occur only during the pre-construction
and construction phase. These impacts are social and environmental impacts
arising from construction works and operation of possible small worker camps,
impacts on health and safety, waste generation, increase in demand for
resources (fuel, water, space) and services, impacts on air quality and noise from
increase in traffic, and impacts on water quality from excavation works. These
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impacts will be temporary and will be over once the Construction period is
complete.
Based on results of environmental assessment, it may be stated that the majority of

potential environmental impacts attributed to the proposed tunnel construction activities
are likely to occur during construction works and mainly will be of temporary nature.
Implementation of the proper mitigation measures during design and construction
stages will ensure reduction of the adverse project impacts to acceptable levels. The
project impact will be manageable if all proposed mitigation measures and monitoring
activities are implemented properly.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. The Proposed Project
It is planned to reconstruct the existing Obi-hayot power substation to ensure the

reliable power supply to two traction power substations (TPS) at Koshminar and Pap.
The upgrade of the 220 kV substation Obi-hayot will include (i) the replacement of two
125 MVA auto-transformers with 220/110/10 kV voltage to two 200 MVA auto-
transformers, (ii) the replacement of existing air circuit-breakers to the modern SF6a
and the outdated current transformers and disconnectors to a new one and other
relevant equipment at 220 kV and 110 kV voltage, and (iii) an extension of the 110 kV
switchyard for 4 liner bays to connect TPS Koshminar and Pap. The 15 km 110 kV
power distribution line will be constructed to connect Obi-hayot substation with TPS
Koshminar, 48.8 km of 110kV power distribution line to connect Obi-hayot substation
with TPS Pap, and 5 km of 220kV power distribution line to connect 220 kV power
transmission line Angren - Obi-hayot with TPS Sardala. There are no specific technical
issues associated with the construction of the electric power distribution lines. Those
works are very standard activities of SJSC “Uzbekenergo”. No specific environment or
social issues have been identified during the preparation of the project.
1.2. Project Components
The project has three main components which are as follows:
1. To connect 220 kV power transmission line Angren - Obi-hayot with TPS Sardala.
2. Construction of transmission line “Double-circuit line ВЛ-110 kV Obi-hayot – TPS
Koshminar”.
3. Construction of transmission line “Double-circuit line-110kV Obi-hayot – TPS Pap”.
4. Reconstruction of 220/110/10кВ Obi-hayot power substation.
5. Construction of the sub-station at Sardala.
To connect 220 kV power transmission line Angren - Obi-hayot with TPS Sardala
TPS Sardala is located at the border of Tashkent and Namangan regions, on the right
bank of Akhangaran River. Insert of TL-220kv Angren – Obi-Hayot the II-nd chain is
carried out from the angle pole No. 108 located on the high graded hill at the mark of
1419.4m above the sea level. Two new angle dead-end poles is planned to install
around this angle pole, the first one of which is placed in front of the existing pole at a
distance of 10-15m. The second one is installed behind the existing pole at a distance
of 20-25m from it, in the cross-section of the existing TL-220kv. Routes cross the river
Akhangaran in one span of 300m and 350m and approach the dead-end poles of the
switchyard 220kv of TPS Sardala.
Route "Two-chain TL-110kv Obi-Hayot — TPS Koshminor"
The beginning of two-chain TL 110kv for the supply of traction SS Koshminor is the
dead-end pole at the exit from new cells at SS 220/110/10kv of Obi-Hayot. The route
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relief is smooth with a small lift from 650m above the sea level to 750m above the sea
level, Lands are mainly arable. The route crosses the main gas pipeline Angren -
Kokand and approaches the location site of TPS Koshminor. Total length of the route
(at cameral option) makes about 14.08km (arable land – 7,5km, non-arable lands –
6,08km).
Route "Two-chain TL-110kv Obi-Hayot — TPS Pap"
Two-chain TL-110kv Obi-Hayot – TPS Pap exits from the switchyard-110kv, 4 cells
planned for design and construction required for an exit to TPS Koshminor and TPS
Pap. The route passes over the thinned out plantings of fruit trees, further crosses the
highway A-373 Tashkent – Kokand, and then crosses the highway to Namangan with
one span. The route TL 110kv is quite difficult, with a big number of angles as it passes
across the developed Pap raion, bypassing the settlements. Crosses a large number of
crossings (TL 220-110-35-10kv, highways, Fergana canal, the main gas pipeline, dry
beds of the mountain rivers, new railway Angren Pap under construction). Length of the
route is determined by the planned materials and makes 38,5km.
Substation 220/110/10kv Obi-Hayot
The main source of supply of the traction SS located in this area is the existing SS
220/110/10kv Obi-Hayot (Irrigating), constructed in the 1980s. The substation is located
in Pap raion of Namangan region on the plane lands of the ancient cone of the loss
Chadaksay. Ground waters occur everywhere at the depth of more than 5m. This
project provides for its expansion to four linear cells and its reconstruction.
Complex of works on construction of transmission line (TL) consists of the stages

carried out sequentially:
• preparatory works (staking of pole centers and TL route axis, reorganization of

engineering structures at TL route, construction of temporary roads, sites and
delivery of materials along the route);
• construction works (organization of pits, earth and drilling-and-blasting works,
organization of foundations and grounding devices, assembly, installation,
adjustment and fixing of poles);
• installation works (rolling and connection of wires and cables, their lifting to poles,
tension and fixing on poles, installation of dampers of vibration and remote
rakers, installation of hinges and lightning-protection devices);
• commissioning and putting of TL into operation.
Construction of the sub-station at Sardala will require careful mitigation measures, given
the location of the construction site near Akhangaran river. Construction of the object
has no scopes with difficult and undeveloped technology and does not require special
equipment or devices.
Project Need
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Construction of the proposed railway will completely change the logistic activity in
Uzbekistan due to reduction of expenses (necessary for export of raw materials) and
the increased reliability (necessary for export of goods with high value). The railway line
will also provide service on transportation of passengers to the main centres. Passenger
railway trips are widespread in Uzbekistan and will provide for available option for
passenger traffic. In spite of the fact that the project is expensive, it provides very
significant advantages in comparison with the existing automobile transportation, thus
solving one of the main problems of interregional transport and trade.
Report Structure
Executive Summary - Summarizes critical facts, significant findings, and recommended

actions.
1 Introduction - Introduces the proposed Project, components, report purpose and

approach to EIA preparation.
2 Policy and Legal - Discusses WB’s and Uzbek’s environmental assessment legal and
institutional frameworks; and the permitting process for construction of TLs and
substation in Uzbekistan.
3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures - Describes impacts predicted to

occur as a result of the Project, and identifies suitable mitigation measures.
4. Environmental Management Plan - The chapter mainly deals with the environmental
management plan, which includes an implementation plan of mitigation measures,
institutional requirements and environmental monitoring program of the project. The
EMP also includes specific compensation, monitoring and enhancement plan.
5. Conclusion and Recommendations - This chapter presents the findings, conclusion,

and recommendations of the EIA study.
Appendices
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2. POLICY AND LEGAL
This chapter provides an overview of the policy framework and national legislation that
applies to the proposed project. The Construction of the transmission line and
substations of the project proposed to be implemented by SJSC “Uzbekenergo”
requires strict compliance with laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the environment.
The project is expected to comply with all national / provincial legislation relating to
environment in Uzbekistan, and to obtain all the required regulatory clearances. It also
deals with the requirements of international donor agencies.
The major laws, regulations, national standards and technical guidelines, and the
relevant clearance documents that may affect the Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) process of the proposed project, are outlined below which are the general
guidance to the preparation of EMP.
2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan
The implementation of the activities of this project will be in accordance with the
following current legislation, practices and standards in Uzbekistan relevant to
Environmental Impact Assessment and the project investments in general:
Legislation Year Passed Purpose / Content

(Amended)
Constitution of the 1994 Land, subsoil, air waters, forest, wildlife and other
Republic of natural resources shall be utilized and, at same
Uzbekistan time, protection shall be give
«Law on 1992 The general legal framework for comprehensive
Environmental environmental protection and for the use of them,
Protection» including environmental standards setting, legal
regime of specially protected area, rules and
procedures for the use etc
«Law on Ecological 2000 About the use of public ecological expertise and
Expertise» environmental assessment procedures
«On energy power» 2009 Regulates relations in the field of energetic. The
law stipulates critical directions of government
policy in the field of electro energy, assigns
authority implementing government regulations in
the field of electro energy. The law described
power producing, supplying and distributing
procedures, as well as implementation of operative
dispatch management.
«On rational use of 1997 Regulates formation of common legal basis
energy» directed to conservation of national energy
resources, efficient energy use, and improved
production capacity;
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«On the State 1992 public relations on ensuring sanitary and epidemic
sanitary wellbeing and radiation safety of the population
epidemiological
supervision in the
Republic of
Uzbekistan»
«Law on Protection Approved in About protection, use, and reproduction of flora.
and Management of December 26
Flora» 1997/ New
Laws of the
Republic of
Uzbekistan.
18th Edition,
p.2
«Law on Wildlife dated 26 About protection of wildlife habitats.
Protection and December
Management» 1997
«Law on 1999. Including ambient air quality standards, emission
Atmospheric Air standards and Guidelines for Application (#469-
Pollution» 1999).
«Law on Water 1999 Ensuring rational use of waters for needs of the
Pollution» population and economy branches, protection of
waters from pollution, contaminations and
exhaustions, prevention and elimination of harmful
effects of waters, improvement of condition of
water objects, and also protection of the rights and
legitimate interests of the enterprises, institutions,
organizations, farmer, dehkan farms and citizens in
the field of the water relations.
«Law on Mineral October 23, borrow areas and quarries
Resources» 1994
«Law on Health May 6, 1993 Occupational Health and Safety
Safety and
Environment»
«Law on Protection October 13, regulation of the relations in the range of protection
Archeological 2009 and use of cultural heritage objects which is
Monuments» national property of Uzbek people
«Law on dated 27 It describes regulations on atmosphere protection
atmosphere December and its objectives. It specifies standards, quality
protection» 1996 and deleterious effect norms, requirements on
fuels and lubricants, production and operation of
transport and other vehicle means and
equipments, ozone layer protection requirements;
obligations of enterprises, institutions and
organizations on atmosphere protection,
compensations for atmosphere pollutions.
«Law on Solid dated The principal objectives of this law is to prevent
Waste» 05.04.2002 negative effect of solid wastes on population lives
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and health as well as on environment, reduce
wastes generations and their rational use in
household activities. The Law regulates the
procedure of wastes treatment, authorities of
various institutions in the field of rationing the
wastes treatment. The law stipulates waste
transportation rules and economical aspects on
wastes treatment.
«On protection of Dated
the population and 20.08.1999
areas from
emergency
situations of natural
and anthropogenic
character»
The Environmental 30 April, 1998
Code of the
Republic of
Uzbekistan
Alienation of lands for TL is executed according to the KMK 2.10.08-97 "Norms of lands
alienation for the electric networks with a voltage of 0.4kv - 750kv". Electric installation
works should be performed according to the KMK 3.05.06.97 "Electrotechnical devices"
and taking into account works close to the operating equipment. All construction –
installation works should be performed according to the standard flow charts and rules
in force for power construction, as well as according to the KMK 3.01.02-00 * "Safety
measures in construction", "Instructions on design of fire-prevention protection of the
power enterprises" and other normative documents. When working near the operating
equipment and TL it is necessary to follow "Safety rules at operation of power
generating plants" section 23 "Access of personnel of construction organizations to the
works in operating power generating plants and in the security zone of the transmission
line."
In addition, this environmental examination conforms to the following methodologies,

regulations, and standards: (i) “Methodical Guidelines on Ecological and Hygienic
Zoning the Territories of the Republic of Uzbekistan in order of Danger to Health of the
Population”; (ii) Instruction for the inventory of pollution sources and forming the
pollutants emission to the atmosphere for enterprises of the Republic of Uzbekistan
(Reg. # 1553 issued by the Ministry of Justice on 3 Jan., 2006, Tashkent, 2006); and (iii)
Sanitary Norms and Rules (SN R) 2.01.08-96. Noise protection (iv) SNR on the Effects
of Electric Field Generated by Overhead transmission lines of alternating currents of
industrial frequency (1984) (v) SNR No. 0015-94 Maximum Concentrations of air
pollutants permitted in populated areas within the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan
(vi) Construction Norms and Regulations (CNR) 2.01.01-94 Environmental and
Geological Design Requirements and (vii) CNR 2.01.03-96 Construction in Seismic
Areas.
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All works on construction of power lines will be carried out with observance of measures
on environmental protection and on the basis of the following regulatory documents,
norms and standards:
• ShNK 4.02.33-04 Transmission lines.

• ShNK 4.02.67-07 Electric installation works. Repair and construction works.
• KMK 2.01.11-97 Engineering protection of the territories, buildings and
constructions against the hazardous geological processes. Main provisions of the
design KMK 3.05.06.97 "Electrotechnical devices"
• KMK 3.01.02-00 * "Safety measures in construction"
• The Rules for Electrical Equipment Installation.
• RD (Ruling Document) 34.20.501-05. Operating Rules for the Power Plants and
Electric Networks.
• RD (Ruling Document) 34.03.202.95. Safety Rules for the Electrical Equipment
Operation.
• Sanitary norms and rules (SNR) on the effects of the electric field generated by
overhead transmission lines of alternating currents of industrial frequency;
• "Instructions for design of fire protection of the power enterprises"
• "Rules of organization and technical operation of the contact network of the
electrified railways of SJSRC "Uzbekiston Temir Yullari".
The feasibility study for "Construction of the Electrified Railway Line Angren Pap"
project was developed on the basis of the following documents and materials:
• Regulation on the order of development, carrying out examination and approval

of the documentation of investment projects", approved by the Decree of the
Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 110 of June 7, 2007.
• ShNK 1.03.01-08 "Structure, the order of development, agreement and approval
of design documentation on capital construction of the enterprises, buildings and
constructions" and amendment No. 1 to it.
• ShNK 1.03.06-09 "Rules for carrying out State examination of pre-design and
town-planning documentation”.
• KMK 2.05.01-96 "Railroads with a gauge of 1520mm. Norms of designing".
• KMK 2.01.01-94 "Climatic and physiogeological data for designing".
• KMK 2.01.03-96 "Construction in seismic areas".
• KMK 2.05.10-97 "Rules for designing of the road bed of railways and highways".
• KMK 2.02.01-98 "Foundations of buildings and constructions".
• KMK 2.03.11-96 "Protection of building structures against corrosion".
• "Rules of technical operation of the railways of the Republic of Uzbekistan".
• GIN 07-035-03 "Instruction on the maintenance and repair of the road bed of the
railway".
• GIN 07-032-03 "Instruction on the maintenance of the railway ".
• "Instruction on the alarm system at the railways of the Republic of Uzbekistan".
• KMK 2.10.08-97 "Norms of lands alienation for power networks of voltage 0.4-
750kv".
• KMK 3.05.08-97 "Contact networks of the electrified transport".
• ShNK 2.05.02-07 "Highways".
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The Republic of Uzbekistan has also ratified the following international conventions that
are part of this environmental examination. (i) Basel Convention on Transport of Toxic
and Hazardous Wastes- small quantities of wastes materials may require transport
outside of the Republic of Uzbekistan territory (ii) United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol- the Project will improve
electricity transmission and result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (iii)
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (2001) controls the use of
herbicides for maintenance of the right of way although biological means by grazing has
been a preferred option (iv) Convention on biodiversity (ratified in 1995) (v) Convention
on protection of migrant wild animals (ratified in 1998).
2.2. Supporting national Legislation
State environmental control of issues related to the protection of soil and water, air,
flora, fauna and specifically the environmental safety of the population is exercised
through a range of national environmental laws and regulations. The main national and
regional laws applicable to this project are explained in the following sections.
Air quality and air emissions
The key regulators dealing with air emissions and ambient air quality in Uzbekistan are:
• The State Committee on Nature Protection (Goskompriroda) who develops air
quality standards to protect the environment, the climate and the ozone layer
• The Ministry of Health who develops air quality standards (sanitary norms) to
protect human health and oversees the compliance with hygienic norms and
standards associated with air quality.
The key legislation relating to air emissions and ambient air quality in Uzbekistan
applicable to the Project includes the following:
Table 1. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on air quality and air emissions
National laws
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Atmospheric Air Protection
No.353-I of 27.12.1996 (as amended on 10.10.2006)
It describes regulations on atmosphere protection and its objectives. It specifies standards,
quality and deleterious effect norms, requirements on fuels and lubricants, production and
operation of vehicles and other transport means and equipment, ozone layer protection
requirements, obligations of enterprises, institutions and organizations toward atmospheric
protection, and compensations for damages from atmospheric pollutions. The Cabinet of
Ministries of the Republic of Uzbekistan, SNPC and local government bodies are responsible for
implementing the law.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on State Sanitary Control
No.657-XII of 03.07.1992 (as amended on 03.09.2010)
It regulates social relations on sanitary-epidemiological well-being and radiation safety, the right
person to a healthy environment and other associated with it, the rights and guarantees of their
implementation. Thus Article 9 of this law defines obligation to meet sanitarian norms, rules and
hygiene regulation at the design, construction and commissioning projects.
Criminal Code, Section 4. Environmental Crimes
approved on 22.09.1994 (as amended on 04.01.2011)- It is specifies the conception and defines
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punishment for violation of the norms and requirements of environmental safety, willful
concealment or misrepresentation of environmental pollution, violation of flora and fauna, water,
land, subsoil, protected areas use.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Expertise
No.73-II of 25.05.2000 (as amended on 04.01.2011).
It specifies the purposes, objectives and types of environmental expertise. The law defines the
qualifications, duties and obligations of environmental experts. The State Nature Protection
Committee (SNPC) has overall responsibility for implementing this legislation through The
Departments of Environmental Expertise (Glavgosekoexpertiza and Gosecoexpertisa which are
both under the SNPC) and the Provincial branches of SNPC.
Decrees
Decree of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan on Enactment of the Law on Atmospheric Air Protection
No.354-I of 27.12.1996
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on Approval of the Regulation on the State
Environmental Expertise in the Republic of Uzbekistan
No.491 of 31.12.2001 (as amended on 05.06.2009)
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Improving the System of
Pollution and Waste Disposal Charges in Uzbekistan
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on The National Strategy for Reducing
Greenhouse Gases Emissions (main provisions)
No.309 of 09.10.2000
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on Measures to Implement the National
Strategy for Reducing of Greenhouse Gases Emissions
No.389 of 09.10.2000
Regulations
Instructions on Inventory of Pollution Sources and Rating Pollutant Emissions for
Ventures in Uzbekistan enacted by Order of the Chairman of the State Committee for Nature
Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan
No.105 of 15.12.2005
Sanitarian Rules and Norms
Hygienic norms. List of Maximum Allowable Concentrations (MACs) of pollutants in ambient air
of communities in the Republic of Uzbekistan
SanR&N RUz No.0179-04
Sanitary norms and requirements to protect ambient air in communities of the Republic of
Uzbekistan
SanR&N RUz No.0246-08
Hygienic Norms. List of Maximum allowed concentration (MAC) of pollutants into the
atmosphere air of settlements in Uzbekistan
SanR&N No 0293-11
Hygienic Norms. List of maximum permissible concentration (MPC)- microorganism-producers
in the air of settlement areas
SanR&N No 0147-04
Water use and discharge
Water resources management, allocation and use in Uzbekistan are under the control of the
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MAWR), which oversees national specialized
associated, provincial and district departments of agriculture and water resources, and
interprovincial and inter-district canal management authorities.
Legislation related to water resources management, allocation and use within Uzbekistan is
compiled in the next table:
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Table 2. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on water use and discharge
National laws
Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 55
“Land, depths, water, flora and fauna and other natural resources are national wealth, should be
rationally used and are under state protection”.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on water and water use
No.837-XII of 06.05.1993
It regulates the water relations, rational use of water by the population and economy. The law
regulates the protection of waters from pollution and depletion, and prevention and liquidation of
harmful effects of water, improvement of water bodies and the protection of the rights of
enterprises and institutions, organizations and dehkan farms and individuals in the field of water
relations. This Law also authorizes the State (through authorized agencies) to carry out
management and control of water use and protection. The following special state agencies are
authorized to regulate water use:
• Ministry of Agriculture and Water resources management (MAWR) (surface water);
• State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources (or Goskomgeologia)
• State Inspectorate for Exploration Supervision, Operations Safety Supervision of
• Industry, Mining and Utilities Sector (or Sanoatgeokontekhnazorat)
Land Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Approved on 30.04.1998
It came into effect from July 1, 1998 and aims to regulate land relations in order to ensure that
present and future generations have science-based, sustainable use and conservation of land,
breeding and improvement of soil fertility, conservation and improvement of the environment
and creating conditions for equitable development of all forms of management, the protection of
individuals and legal entities’ right for land, as well as strengthening the rule of law in this area.
The law specifies that the system of land use management must be environmental, resource
effective and provide for conservation of soil, limiting the impact on flora and fauna, geological
resources and other components of the environment. Also, according to the Code, the estimate
of negative impact of construction works or implementation of technologies to the state of lands
and the effectiveness of measures envisaged for the use and protection of land is based on
environmental impact assessment.
Decrees
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Rules of receiving
industrial sewages and calculation of above standards pollutants discharges into the
communal sewage system of the cities and other settlement areas of RUz
No.11 of 03.02.2010
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Limited water use in the
Republic of Uzbekistan
No.385 of 03.08.1993
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Confirming the
regulations on water protection areas in water reservoirs and in other water bodies,
rivers, main canals and collector, as well as drinking and domestic water supply sources,
and for medical and recreation purposes in the Republic of Uzbekistan
No.174 of 07.04.1992
Resolution of Cabinet Ministries of RUz on adoption of order of water use and water
consumption in the Republic of Uzbekistan
No. 82 of 19 March 2013
The Regulation defines the followings: order of water use and consumption in the Republic of
Uzbekistan; state management in water use. The document states that several Ministries are
implementing control on water use: local governments entities, State nature protection
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committee, State Inspection for geological study of subsoil, Safety in industry, mining and
domestic sectors of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Management of the Republic of Uzbekistan in
the manner prescribed by law. Also the regulation regulates trans boundary water bodies uses.
Regulations
Regulation Document on Regulations on rationing discharges of pollutants into water
bodies and on the terrain, taking into account technically achievable performance of
wastewater treatment
RH 84.3.6:2004
Regulation Document on Order of endorsement and approval of projects of wastes
disposal and limits for its disposal
RH 84.3.22:2006
Hygiene requirements for the protection of surface waters in RUz SanR&N No 0172-04
Main criteria for hygienic assessment of the level water bodies contamination for health risks
population in Uzbekistan
SanR&N No 0255-08
Sanitarian requirements for development and approval of maximum allowed discharges (MAD)
of pollutants discharged into the water bodies with waste waters
SanR&N No 0088-99
Others
Construction Norms and Rules on Guideline on content, endorsement and approval of design
estimates for construction of enterprises, buildings
(CNR) 1.03.01-96
Provision on the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
2001
Waste Management
This section provides an overview of the key legislation concerning waste management and
disposal in Uzbekistan. The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan sets and approves national
policies, strategies, programmes and procedures relating to waste management including
allocation of hazardous waste disposal sites and adjustment of waste disposal charge rates as
set forth in Article 5 of the Law on Wastes. Local governments are responsible for waste
management policies, strategies and procedures at the local level.
Table 3. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on waste management
National laws
Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Article 55
“Land, depths, water, flora and fauna and other natural resources are national wealth, should be
rationally used and are under state protection”.
Law on Wastes
No.362-II of 05.04.2002 (as amended on 04.01.2011)
It addresses waste management, exclusive of emissions and air and water pollution, and
confers authority to the SCNP concerning inspections, coordination, ecological expertise and
establishing certain parameters with regard to the locations where waste may be processed.
The Law specifies that citizens have the right to a safe and healthy environment, to participate
in the discussion of projects, and to compensation for damage to their lives, health or property.
Dangerous waste that is transported domestically or internationally must pass ecological
certification and be moved by special vehicles. The import of any radioactive waste for storage
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or burial is strictly forbidden. Although this is not specified in the Law, special privileges are
given to persons and enterprises that develop and introduce technologies for reducing or
recycling waste.
Enterprises are responsible for their waste, but, if they recycle, they may be provided with
assistance from the state budget, the National Fund for Nature Protection or voluntary
payments.
The principal objective of this law is to prevent negative effects of solid wastes on people’s lives
and health, as well as on the environment, reduce wastes generations, and encourage rational
use of waste reduction techniques in household activities. The law regulates the procedures for
treating solid wastes and defines the authorities of various institutions involved in solid wastes
management. The law also stipulates the rules for transporting solid wastes and provides
market base incentives for efficient treatment of solid wastes. The Cabinet of Ministries of the
Republic of
Uzbekistan, SNPC, Ministry of Health, Uzbek Agency “Uzkomunhizmat”, Agency on supervision
for safe operation in the industry and mines inspectorate (hereinafter Agency
“Sanoatkontekhnazorat”) are responsible for implementing the law.
Decrees
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Measures to streamlining
of the collection, preparation and delivery of secondary processing of waste paper
No. 70 of 16.03.2009
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Approval of the collection
and disposal of used mercury-containing lamps
No. 266 of 21.09.2011
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Improving the System of
Pollution and Waste Disposal Charges in Uzbekistan
Decree of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan on Enactment of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan
on Wastes issued
No.363-II of 05.04.2002
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Enhancing the Use and
Recycling of Mercury Lamps and Devices
No.405 of 23.10.2000
Orders
Order of disposal of hazardous chemicals and hazardous materials on special landfills,
their protection and maintenance, approved by the State Nature Protection Committee,
Ministry of emergency situations, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Healthcare,
No. 2438 of 20 March 2013.
The regulation provides definitions of hazardous chemicals, toxic materials, special landfills and
special transportation vehicles. State organization “Qishloqkimyo” (Agriculture chemicals) is
responsible for transportation handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Transportation of
such materials has to be conducted in accordance with Resolution of Cabinet Ministries of RUz
No. 35 of 16 February 2011 on “Rules of hazardous materials transportation on the territory of
RUz”. The Ministry of Healthcare and State Nature Committee are involved into the
endorsement of proper completion of works.
The following Ministries are responsible for conducting monitoring of the special landfills:
• State Nature Protection Committee – reviewing on complying with environmental
requirements;
• Branches of Ministries of Health – reviewing on complying with sanitarian norms and
rules during conducting works with hazardous chemical, toxic materials and their
packages;
• Ministry of Emergency Situation – conducting works to avoid emergency situations and
handling with consequences.
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• Branches of State Committee on Geology and mineral resources – conducting
permanent monitoring of ground water quality.
Regulations
Regulation Document on The waste inventory procedure
RD Oz RH 84.3.15.2005
Regulation Document on Guidelines for setting waste disposal limits
RD Oz RH 84.3.16.2005
Regulation Document on Production and consumption waste. Procedure for developing the
Waste Disposal Limit Document
RD Oz RH 84.3.17.2005
Regulation Document on Production and consumption waste. Waste Data Sheet
RD Oz RH 84.3.18.2005
Regulation Document on Production and consumption waste management. Terms and
definitions
RD Oz RH 84.3.19.2005
Regulation Document on Guidelines for setting waste generation
RD Oz RH 84.3.21.2005
Production and consumption waste. Waste inventory and waste disposal limits approval
procedure (issued by the Goskompriroda of Uzbekistan, 2006)
RD Oz RH 84.3.22.2006
Requirements for handling mercury and its compounds, mercury-based waste, and mercury
containing devices
RD Oz RH 84.3.11.2004
Regulation on handling mercury-containing products in the Republic of Uzbekistan
RD Oz RH 84.3.10.2004
Methodology for integrated waste hazard rating
RD Oz RH 84.3.8.2004
Instruction for hazardous wastes generation, use and storage reporting as per Form No.3 –
Hazardous Waste (half-year, annual reporting) (issued by the State Statistics Department of the
Republic of Uzbekistan, 1997)
A Landfill for burial and land storage of industrial hazardous wastes
KMK 201.12-96
Provisional waste norms for cities and regions of Uzbekistan approved by khokimyats
Sanitarian Rules of inventory, classification, storage and disposal of industrial wastes
SanR&N No. 0127-02
Hygienic classifier of toxic industrial wastes in the Republic of Uzbekistan
SanR&N No. 0128-02
Sanitarian requirements on storage and disposal of solid waste in special landfills
SanR&N No. 0157-04
Sanitarian Rules and Norms on collection, transportation and disposal of wastes contained
asbestos in Uzbekistan
SanR&N No. 0158-04
List of asbestos-cement materials and construction, allowed for using and field of its
implementation
SanR&N No. 0168-04
Sanitary regulations for collection, storage, transportation, disposal and recycling of municipal
solid waste
SanR&N No. 0068-96
Others
GOST 17.0.0.05-93 - Unified system of standards for environmental protection and rational use
of resources. Waste Data Sheet. Composition, content, presentation and amendment
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procedures
GOST 30333-95 Material Safety Data Sheet. Basic principles. Information on safety during
production, use, storage, transportation, and recycling (adopted as the interstate standard by
Uzstandart letter _05/01-144 06.11.2003)
GOST 17.9.0.2-99 Environment protection. Waste management. Waste Data Sheet.
Composition, content, presentation and amendment procedures
GOST 17.9.1.1-99 Environment protection. Waste management. Waste classification. Waste
definition by the genetic principle and categorization
GOST 30774-2001 Resources saving. Waste management. Waste Hazard Data Sheet. Main
provisions
GOST 30775-2001 Resources saving. Waste management. Identification and coding. Main
provisions
Soil
Issues related to protection of geology, soils and groundwater in Uzbekistan are regulated by
relevant national legislation including:
Table 4. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on soil, subsoil and groundwater
National laws
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Subsoil
No.2018-XII of 23.09.1994
This law aims to ensure sustainable and integrated use of mineral resources to meet the needs
of the mineral raw materials and other needs, protection of mineral resources, environment,
safety of operations in subsoil use and protection of subsoil users, protecting the interests of
individuals, society and state. According to the Law, the monitoring of subsoil, which represents
a system of observations of the subsoil to timely detect changes, assess, prevent and redress
the negative processes, is established (Article 18). Geological studies are permitted only after
obtaining a positive opinion of the state environmental assessment (Article 25). Licenses for
construction and operation of underground facilities for the storage and disposal of waste shall
be issued by the State Nature Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a result of
direct negotiations
Decrees
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Approval of Regulatory
Documents in Conformity with the Law of Uzbekistan on Subsoil
Annex No. 2, Regulations on state control and supervision for usage and protection of subsoil,
geological survey of subsoil and rational usage of mineral resources
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on Improving the System of Pollution and
Waste Disposal Charges in Uzbekistan
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministries of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Regulation on Measures
for Ground Water Management, Enhancement of Ground Water Protection against
Pollution and Depletion
No.179 of 08.04.1992
Sanitary rules and Norms on Development of hygiene studies to schemes of soil pollution in
Uzbekistan
SanR&N No 0272-09
Sanitary rules and Norms on Hygienic assessment of the contamination level of soils of different
land use types in the specific conditions of Uzbekistan
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SanR&N No 0212-06
Hygienic requirements for the quality of the soil in settlements areas in specific natural-climatic
conditions of Uzbekistan
SanR&N No 0183-05
Biodiversity
The national biodiversity policy in Uzbekistan is based on the provisions of the National
Constitution of 1992. Article 55 defines that flora and fauna as well as other natural resources
are protected by the state and considered to be resources of national wealth subject to
sustainable use. Biodiversity management and conservation in Uzbekistan are regulated
through a range of national laws and regulations, gathered in Table 5 below.
Table 5. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on biodiversity
National laws
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Protected natural areas
No.710-II of 03.12.2004
It regulates relations in organization, protection and use of conserved territories, and
management of protected nature reserved or territories. In the law are given the categories and
management of conserved territories such as integrated (landscape) wildlife preserves, nature
parks, state natural objects, areas for protection, conversion and restoration of certain natural
and manmade objects and complexes. SNPC and local government bodies are responsible for
implementing state control and protection of nature conserved territory and its usage.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Protection and use of flora
No.543-I of 26.12.1997
It regulates protection and usage of flora growing in natural condition, as well as in cultivation
and its reproduction and conservation of gene pool of wild plants. The Cabinet of Ministries of
the Republic of Uzbekistan, local government bodies and special authorized agencies
implement the law. SNPC and Head Department of Forestry under Ministry for Agricultural and
Water Resources Management are the special authorized agencies in flora protection and its
usage. The Cabinet of Ministries of Republic of Uzbekistan, local government bodies, SNPC
and Head Department of Forestry are responsible for implementing on the national level the
administration of the law.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Protection and use of fauna
No.545-I of 26.12.1997
It defines the legal relationship aimed at regulating relations in the protection, use, restoration
and reproduction of fauna in order to ensure the conditions of its existence, preservation of
species diversity, the integrity of natural communities and habitat. The choice of sites for all
types of construction, pre-planning, design and project documentation, implementation of which
may have impact on the wildlife or its habitat and projects unit hunting and fishing, projects,
work on acclimatization and hybridization of animal protection plants, dangerous to wildlife and
its habitat is subject to the state environmental assessment.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Forestry
No.770-I of 14.04.1999
It describes main objectives of forest regulations and state forest fund and gives mechanism of
state regulations and controls in the field of forest protection, conservation, use, and
reproduction. The law stipulates the order of forest management, its types and cutting
conditions of tree and bush plantations. The Cabinet of Ministries of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
local government bodies, SNPC and Head Department of Forestry under Ministry for
Agricultural and Water Resources Management are responsible for implementing the law.
Decrees
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Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Confirmation of tax for
calculation of damage recovery caused on flora of the RUz
No.293 of 27.07.1995
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on National strategy and
measures of the RUz on conservation of biological diversity
No.139 of 01.04.1998
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan on the Red Book of the Republic of
Uzbekistan
No.109 of 09.03.1992
Decree of the Supreme Council of Uzbekistan on Reinforcement of the Protection of
Valuable and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna and Harmonisation of their Use
No.937- XII of 03.09.1993
Appendix of the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on
Classification of technogenetic, natural and environmental emergencies
No 455 from 27.10.1998
Key Social Legislation
Social legislation in Uzbekistan covers the whole spectrum of social related issues, including
employment, health and safety, education, health care, social protection, migration and
consumer rights. Table 6 provides a summary of the key social legislation of the Republic of
Uzbekistan.
Table 6. Key social laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Employment and Occupational H&S

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on State Sanitary Supervision
No.657-II of 03.07.1992 (as amended on 03.09.2010)
Labour Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan
of 01.04.1996 (as amended on 22.12.2010)
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Occupational Health and Safety
It establishes a general order of organization of work safety regardless of the types of
production, ownership and aims to ensure health and safety of citizens.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Protecting Health of Citizens
No.265-I of 29.08.1996 (as amended on 19.05.2010)
In order to protect the health of citizens, the Project will have an emergency preparedness and
response plan, HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives, TB testing for employees, a gas rescue squad
and a fire fighting service.
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Occupational Safety at Hazardous Industrial Facilities
No.ZRU-57 of 25.08.2006
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Mandatory State Social Insurance against
Occupational Accidents and Diseases
No.ZRU-174 of 10.09.2008
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Compulsory Civil Liability Insurance of the Employer
No.ZRU-210 of 16.04.2009
Methodology of conducting assessment of labor conditions and work places attestation
Approved by Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Health, 1996
Rules of work with personnel at energy production enterprises.
Endorsement by Uzenergonadzor (under UE), 2002
Rules of fire safety regulations for power plants
Approved by Uzenergonadzor and Main Department of Fire Safety, 2004
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Rules of safety regulations for maintenance electrical Installations
Approved by Uzenergonadzor, 2004
Standardized provision on organizing of labor safety works
Approved by Labor Ministry and Professional Unions Federation of RUz, 1996
Sanitarian-hygienic norms of working area
SanR&N No 0203-06
Sanitarian norms for noise level at the working places
SanR&N No 0120-01
Sanitarian norms of allowed levels of electrostatic fields at the working places
SanR&N No 0121-01
Sanitarian norms of general and local vibration at the working places
SanR&N No 0122-01
Hygienic classification of work conditions by harmful and dangerous indicators of industrial
environment, heaving and intensity of production
SanR&N No 0141-03
Community H&S
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Appeal of Citizens
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Prevention of the Disease Caused by Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
No.816-I of 19.08.1999
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Protecting the Population against Tuberculosis
No.215-II of 11.05.2001
2.3. World Bank Policies
The World Bank requires governments seeking financial assistance for development
projects to carry out environmental impact assessment and prepare environmental
management and resettlement plans. It is also required that the environmental and
resettlement related planning should meet the requirements of the World Bank’s
safeguard policies and regulations.
The following World Bank’s Safeguards Policies are triggered based on the
environmental and social assessment field investigations. The justification for each
policy’s triggering has also been incorporated in subsequent paragraphs.
Safeguard Policy Actions

Environmental Assessment (OP/BP Category B project
4.01) EIA and EMP prepared.
Natural Habitats ( OP/BP 4.04) This policy is not triggered. The project will not impact
any protected area nor will affect important/
endangered flora or fauna species or biodiversity areas
of high value. No action is required under the policy.
Pest Management (OP 4.09) This policy is not triggered. The project will not procure
any pesticides nor will an increased use of pesticides
result from the project. No action is required under the
policy.
Phisical Cultural Resources (OP/BP The policy is not triggered. The project will not
4.10) adversely affect indigenous peoples in the project area.
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Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) The policy is not triggered. The project area does not
include any dams.
Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) Resettlement Action Plan has been prepared.
Projects on International Waters The policy is not triggered. The project area does not
(OP/BP 7.50) include any international waters.
Forests (OP/BP 4.36) The policy is not triggered. The project will not finance
activities that would involve significant conversion or
degradation of critical forest areas or related critical
natural habitats as defined under the policy. No action
is required under this policy.
Projests in Disputed Areas (OP/BP The policy is not triggered. The project areas does not
7.60) include any disputed areas.
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
3.1. Introduction
This chapter identifies potential Project environmental impacts and presents appropriate
mitigation measures. The new transmission lines have been routed in cooperation of
technical, environmental and social experts together with the specialists of SJSC
“Uzbekenergo” in order to avoid any environmental and social impacts or technical
implications. Thus the planned corridors are not traversing any village or settlement and
distances to any settlement has been kept at a minimum of 50 m, either side, thus along
both routes settlements more far away than required by the national law that defines 25
m either side as the corridor.
The analysis covers all Project components where impacts are significant enough to
exceed accepted environmental standards, mitigation is proposed in order to reduce
residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the expected outcomes of the project
being implemented. Therefore, it is essential that a proper analysis is carried out during
the project planning period. In this regard, the impact prediction plays a vital role as
these predictions are used for developing mitigation measures and any alternative
options, if appropriate. When the detailed designs are completed the impacts and
mitigation measures will need to be further reviewed to take account of how the
contracts are set up and in the light of any fine tuning of the project proposal.
Potential Project impacts have been identified related to construction and operation
phases. Predicted impacts relate to all aspects of the proposed TL and substations, with
particular focus on environmentally sensitive areas. Many of the mitigation measures
are related to good design practices, others with good construction and housekeeping
practices.
It should be noted generally that the work of the construction of the new lines and the
substation as planned does not produce a huge amount of dust, machinery emission
and noises. Thus the EMP will consider measures to reduce impacts as much as really
necessary. Temporary work camps have more impacts if planned as a base camp for
longer sections. However, the lengths of the planned lines do not require the
establishment of work camps. Due to relatively small amounts, workers, mainly from
cities in the surrounding are able to go back home in the evening or find
accommodations in the nearest villages. Therefore not the worst case assumptions
have been undertaken although neither time schedule nor any logistical planning have
been prepared so far in this stage of conceptual design.
Preconstruction Phase
Potential preconstruction phase impacts are primarily related to Project siting including
i) land acquisition and resettlement; ii) potential impacts existing infrastructure (roads,
railways, TLs); iii) potential impacts on physical cultural resources (PCRs); iv) otential
impacts related to the siting of temporary borrow and disposal pits, quarries and
temporary worker camps. Mitigations are primarily related to careful selection of the
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RoW alignment so as to avoid or minimize impacts, and the development and
implementation of the Resettlements Action Plan (RAP) which has been already
prepared.
Construction Phase
Construction phase impacts include site erosion and landslides; impacts on surface and
groundwater; solid waste management; air quality issues, primarily related to dust
generation; noise; vegetation removal or cutting and other impacts on flora and fauna;
aesthetic impacts; and occupational and community health risks.
In the following table the kind and area of expected impact and the goals of mitigation
measures are summarized.
Table 7: Summary of kind of impacts and mitigation goals

Impacts Mitigation goals
Hydrology and Drainage To ensure the proper implementation of any requirements from
Aspects SNPC and according to laws on hydro-meteorological activities,
mineral waters and Water Code, especially referring groundwater
conditions in places of low groundwater tables and taking spillage
and contamination into account
Orientation for Contractor, To ensure that the contractor and workers understand and have
and Workers the capacity to ensure that environmental requirements and
implementation of mitigation measures are addressed and carried
out appropriately.
Water quality To prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence of
environmental best practice. Ensure unavoidable impacts are
managed effectively. Ensure adverse impacts on water quality
caused by construction activities are minimized.
Air quality To minimize effectively and avoid complaints due to airborne
particulate matters released to the atmosphere.
Noise / Ground Vibration To minimize noise level increase and ground vibrations during
construction operations
Soil Erosion / Surface Prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence of
Run-off anticipated impact and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed
effectively.
To minimize soil erosion due to the construction activities of towers,
stringing of conductors and creation of access tracks for project
vehicles
Exploitation, Handling, To minimize contamination of the surroundings
Transportation and
Storage of Construction
materials
Construction Waste Minimize the impacts from the disposal of construction waste.
Disposal
Work Camp Operation To ensure that the operation of work camps does not adversely
and Location affect the surrounding environment and residents in the area.
Loss of trees and To avoid several negative impacts due to removing of landmark,
vegetation cover of the sentinel and specimen trees as well as green vegetation and
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areas for towers and surface cover.
temporary workspace
Safety Precautions for the To ensure safety of workers
Workers
Traffic Condition Minimize disturbance of vehicular traffic and pedestrians during
haulage of construction materials, spoil and equipment and
machinery, blocking access roads during works; damage /
maintenance problems for roads and bridges used by the haulage
trucks, dust nuisance in the vicinities of the transportation ways,
especially to schools and hospitals.
Modernization of The main expected impact on the environment is connected with
substations replacement of the electric equipment and the wastes generated in
so doing: outdated current and voltage transformers, switches,
used transformer oil, and other possible accompanying production
wastes (ceramics, non-ferrous and ferrous metal, and others).
Replacement of concrete The replaced equipment: switches and current and voltage
poles transformers are placed on the concrete poles. In case of risk of
destruction of old concrete poles, the concrete poles will be
replaced with the new ones. At construction of new poles there will
be local short impact related to dusting at destruction of old poles.
New equipment First of all removal of the used transformer oil from operation will
positively affect the environmental situation. All installation works
will be carried out in the existing territories and will not require
allocation of special construction sites.
Operation Phase
Impacts from TLs are primarily related to the construction phase, and there are
relatively few significant operation phase impacts. Potential operational issues include
spills or release of oils or hazardous materials, occupational and community health and
safety risks, and risks from fires and earthquakes. Mitigation measures have been
incorporated into the design to minimize these to acceptable levels.
3.2. Preconstruction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Preconstruction phase impacts are primarily related to Project siting including i) land
acquisition and resettlement; ii) potential impacts on existing infrastructure (roads,
railways, TLs); iii) potential impacts related to the siting of temporary borrow and
disposal pits, quarries and temporary worker camps. Mitigations are primarily related to
careful selection of the RoW alignment so as to avoid or minimize impacts.
3.2.1. Land Acquisition and Resettlement
The siting of substations and the TL RoW will result in land acquisition and resettlement,
there no resettlement impacts expected associated with the substation upgrading and
extension (A summary of land acquisition and resettlement impacts will be provided
here once the revised RAP has been received).
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To mitigate these impacts:
• During the selection of the RoW alignment significant effort was directed to
avoiding or minimizing impacts on land acquisition and structures. This effort will
continue during the finalization of the alignment in detailed design.
• A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) has been developed in accordance with
Government and WB requirements.
3.2.2. Sensitive Receptors and Existing Infrastructure
The constructed route of 110 kV TL Obi-Hayot – TSS Pap crosses: 6 highways of

republican significance, great number of field, gravel and asphalt local roads, Angren-
Pap railway, 3 underground gas pipelines and 2 land gas pipelines, underground sewer
pipeline.
The siting of substations and the TL RoW has the potential to negatively impact
sensitive receptors existing infrastructure (roads, railways, TLs). To mitigate these
impacts:
• During the selection of the RoW alignment significant effort was directed to
avoiding or minimizing impacts on sensitive receptors and existing infrastructure.
This effort will continue during the finalization of the alignment in detailed design.
Nonetheless, it has been impossible to completely avoid all infrastructure and sensitive
areas. It will cross several small streams, major roads, railway tracks, and existing
power TLs. To further mitigate potential impacts:
• Impacts on public utilities have been minimized by incorporating environment

friendly construction methods in the engineering design.
• Works around public utilities will be carried out in consultation with relevant
authorities.
3.3. Construction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures
3.3.1. Water Quality
The construction of the substation in Sardala will have impacts on the water quality of
Akhangaran River. Potential sources of water pollution are from the domestic sewage
from construction workers, spillage of oil and other lubricants, disposal of construction
wastes, and wastewater from washing of construction equipment and vehicles. These
wastewaters will potentially pollute the nearby Akhangaran River, including the drainage
and irrigation canals.
During the construction of the project, the contractor will be required to implement
measures to prevent the discharge of wastewater from entering directly into the
drainage channels and irrigation canals. Measures to mitigate impacts on water quality
include:
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(i) Provision of adequate on-site sanitation facilities with septic tanks to prevent
untreated sewage from being channeled into the drainage canals, irrigation
canals, and river.
(ii) Implementation of appropriate solid waste and construction waste collection and
disposal system, with provision for waste segregation.
(iii) Designation of areas for equipment services, refueling, and wash down. The
maintenance area should be provided with oil and grease traps to prevent oil
from being washed into the offsite drainage canals.
(iv) Preparation of an oil spill emergency response plan.
Proper implementation of the above measures will help ensure that the potential water
quality impacts during construction will be insignificant.
It is unlikely that there will be any impact on surface water quality or quantity during the
construction of the transmission lines and substation Sardala. The lines will, however,
have to traverse some river courses and drainage lines. Alteration of stream banks or
river beds should not be necessary during the project, however where towers are
erected near rivers or floodplains care should be taken not to allow erosion of these
sites, which may increase the silt loading of the river. Vehicle activity in these areas may
also result in the hydrocarbon spills which could affect surface water quality. Inadequate
sanitation facilities for workers along the route may also result in biological
contamination of surface water.
Substation Sardala
Sardala station is located at 36 km of the new railway Angren-Pap. Gridiron of the

station consists of five tracks:
• main of 970 m usable length;

• four tracks – arrival-departure of 850-960 m usable length, including one track for
the future;
• tail track of 310m usable length;
• track for the duty station of the overhead contact system;
In order to avoid spontaneous leaving of the rolling stock, construction of safety

deadlocks is provided in the yard neck of the station. In the plan the station is located on
the curve with the radius of 1200m, in the section, within the usable length of the tracks,
- at the gradient of 1.5 ‰. The road bed is represented by the cuttings, mainly in rocky
soil with the depth of up to 44 m and embankments of up to 25 m high.
Sources of possible impact of construction of Sardala substation on environment can

be:
1. Household sewage (1.3 m3/d) from the building of traction substation is drained
to the designed centralized sewerage system.
2. Cesspool toilet for 1 hole.
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3. Power transformers, tank for the reserve of transformer oil, tanks for emergency
oil discharge. In case of emergencies.
4. Rainfall drain from road passages.
The proposed design of embankment consists of a gabion wall founded on a gabion

mattress to protect the river bank from erosion, and at the same time it has enough
flexibility that protects it from undermining and progressive failure. The presently
proposed embankment protection is designed to be flexible so that if any local erosion
occurs, the wall will flex and conform to the new shape without undergoing a complete
failure. In the event that larger flood occurs, the gabion wall will remain stable although
some limited rehabilitation of the slope may be required.
3.3.2. Cut and fill
It is anticipated that the project work would not involve any significant cutting and filling.
Minor excavations (down to 4 m) and piling will be required only at the locations of the
towers but not all along the overall power line. To construct the footings of the towers, it
is envisaged (depending on the mode of contract) that the surfaces under the towers
will need to be scrabbled to remove unstable materials, or to stockpile topsoil. The soil
need to be refilled in same order of layers as cut off in all working areas. Where
machineries and trucks have been used, soil need to be broken up again after finishing
work for future proper agriculture use at each location and paths and ways need to be
recovered.
In order to reduce impacts through dust and noises close to any settlement sites during
construction, temporary hoardings shall be erected around the construction side to build
a dust and noise barrier to adjacent houses and shops if they are within 50 m – 100 m
of the power transmission line tower construction. For dust suppression, water spraying
would be an alternative. Due to water scarcity in large parts of the area within the
routes, water spraying must be well checked about suitability and necessity. Impacts on
water supply for villagers and single farms must be avoided.
If surplus materials arise from the removal of the existing surfaces, these shall be used
at other locations of the project before additional soil rock, gravel or sand extraction is
considered. The use of this immediately available material will minimize the need for
additional rock based materials extraction in this stretch. If not needed immediately,
appropriate storage sites need to be considered to temporarily store the excavated
materials for further utilization. These sides and material piles need to be secured
against wind and water erosion.
Contractual clauses should be included to require each contractor to produce a

materials management plan (at least one month before construction commences) to
identify all sources of cement and aggregates and to balance cut and fill. The plan
should clearly state the methods to be employed prior to and during the extraction of
materials and all the mitigation measures to be employed to mitigate nuisances to local
residents. Mitigation measures shall seek to control the impacts at source in the first
place. Disposal of surplus materials which cannot be used at any other location must be
negotiated through local authority approvals prior to the commencement of construction.
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3.3.3. Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration
Along the planned lines, the landscape is characterized as of agriculture land on

unfavorable soils and desert landscape under semi-arid climate conditions; no sensitive
landscape will be affected. No significant additional landscape impacts can be expected
from construction of the project.
Encroachment, taken by its word, will not happen within these planned projects due to
the fact that the routing layout already has been adjusted in order to avoid traversing
settlements and sensitive environments. The additional report on resettlement is
indicating agriculturally used land required for tower and substation construction and
determined the amount of required land and appropriate compensation.
The newly planned substation in Sardala will be constructed on governmental land.

Access to the land is provided through the main road at which the plot is located and
can sufficiently carry transportation of materials. The plot is big enough to manage
construction entirely within this area without impacts on the surrounding. The location of
the substation is outside any settlement.
The construction of the substation needs to consider appropriate water supply and
waste water pre-treatment system. The waste water collection and pre-treatment
system or piping into existing sewer systems need to consider to be separated from fire
water collection system. Fire water can contain harmful substances from machineries
which can contaminate the sewer water and build problems for waste water treatment.
The substation needs to be equipped with a channel and drainage system for leakages
from the transformers which as well need to be separated from the general waste water
system and shall lead into separate storage tanks for further treatment. Handling of
transformers during transport and installation requires special attention.
According to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On water and water use" Article 11,
construction of power supply objects provided that they will be equipped with the
facilities ensuring protection of water objects from pollution, contamination and
desiccation of waters is allowed within the borders of water protection zones. Placement
of power supply objects (SS and TL) in the sanitary protection zone of water intake
facilities can be carried out under the condition of implementation of activities on
observance of environmental safety.
3.3.4. Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion
Construction activities for the TL and substation expansion / establishment, including

installation of towers, construction of new access roads and clearing of tower bases,
have the potential to lead to site erosion and landslides and associated impacts on
water quality.
Potential impacts on hydrology and soil erosion may arise from:
• Oil from machinery

• Waste water from work camps
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• Fire water from substation (during operation)
• Transformer oil (during construction, operation and dismantling)
• Soil erosion through less careful construction
• Soil and excess material spillage into existing waterways or surface water
To mitigate these impacts:
• During detailed design final tower locations should avoid steep erosion prone
slopes to the maximum practical extent.
• Materials used for tower foundations and surface dressing will consist mainly of
aggregates and gravel, which do not contain silt.
• Excavation and earthworks should be undertaken during the dry season to the
maximum practical extent when the risks from erosion and silt run-off are lowest.
• Streams, river and drains within and adjacent to construction sites should be kept
free from any debris.
3.3.5. Air Pollution from earthworks and transport
Field observations indicate that ambient air quality is generally acceptable and that
emissions from powered mechanical equipment are rapidly dispersed. Emission from
machinery and transportation are not higher than from housing construction in villages
due to the fact that an area of only max. 13 x 13 m for soil excavation is needed for
each tower, considering tower distances of about 200-250 m. The remaining emission is
deriving from some trucks delivering the material for one tower. Construction of the
tower would require a crane which produces additional emission.
Earthworks will contribute to increasing dust, and the foundation earthworks will
generate dust and the following mitigation measures are required:
• Construction materials (sand, gravel, and rocks) and spoil materials will be
transported by trucks covered with tarpaulins.
• All vehicles (e.g., trucks, equipment, and other vehicles that support construction
works) will comply with the national vehicle regulations and international
emission standards.
• The need for large stockpiles should be minimized by careful planning of the
supply of materials from controlled sources.
No settlements, villages, schools, hospitals or other sensitive receivers will be closer to

the facilities in the operational phase less than 150 m in average. Noise from local
power transmission close to villages is not a major consideration and no additional
impacts through the new lines are expected.
Possible health impact through electric and magnetic field: It is expected that these
maximum values will be well below the guidelines, and therefore consequently health
impacts for houses and people located close to the RoW are likely to be insignificant. If
the minimum distance of 25 m from the center line of the lines is fulfilled and even
exceeded as planned by double distance of 50 m as a minimum, no impacts through
electric and magnetic fields on settlements are expected.
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According to the Sanitary Standards and Rules № 0236-07 “On safety for the population
living near power lines of the high voltage” dated September 6, 2007 issued by the
Ministry of Public Health: For protection of the population against the adverse impact of
the intensity of EF and MF of EF TL sanitary protection zones are established. Sanitary
protection zone is the territory along the route of TL where intensity of EF exceeds 1
kV/m, but no more than 5 kV/m under the TL wires. The sanitary protection zone is
established taking into account TL voltage. The following distances of sanitary
protection zones astride the projection to the earth of end phase wires in the direction
perpendicular to TL are established: 5 m for TL up to 35 kV; 10 m for TL up to 110 kV;
15 m for TL up to 220 kV; 20 m for TL up to 330 kV; 30 m for TL up to 500 kV; 40 m for
TL up to 750 kV; 55 m for TL up to 1150 kV.
In order to protect the population from the effects of the electric field of TL project
provides sanitary protection zones, the area along the route of the TL, in which the
electric field is greater than 1 kV / m. Trails of the designed and newly built project TL
were chosen in such a way that were not appeared within the sanitary protection zones:
• residential and public buildings and facilities

• parking areas and stops for all types of transport, vehicle servicing companies
and warehouses of oil and petroleum products.
Electric fields are directly related to voltage and reduce rapidly with distance from the
source of the field. Electric fields can be screened effectively by objects (walls, trees,
ground). This means that within homes, electric fields from transmission lines are
effectively blocked.
Magnetic fields are directly related to current and reduce rapidly with distance from the
source of the field. Magnetic fields unlike electric fields are not screened by objects.
3.3.6. Noise and Vibration
It is anticipated that powered mechanical equipment and not more than 10 local workers
with hand tools will be used to construct the towers. If no electricity will be available,
generator sets will provide the electricity. These sets need to fulfill air pollutants and
noise emission standards. They must be encapsulated additionally if placement is
necessary closer than 100 m to settlements or single house. No blasting is anticipated.
Powered mechanical equipment can generate significant noise and vibration. The
cumulative effects from several machines can be significant.
The Uzbek national construction noise norms that are relevant to all stages of the
construction, demolishing and decommissioning phase are provided by law KMK
2.01.08-96 “Protection from noise”.
The “Sanitarian Rules and Norms on providing allowed noise level into the living
building, public building and territory of living area” (SanR&N No.0267-09) establish the
maximum admissible noise level into the living areas, both inside and outside buildings.
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For another hand, the project must observe World Bank Directives ("Environmental,
Health and Safety General Directives, 2007 ") based on those of the WHO. As for the
impact of noise beyond the perimeter, the EHS Guidelines stipulate that such noise
shall not result in a greater increase of ambient noise than 3 dB at the nearest receiving
area outside the site.
Residential areas noise standards are the same for the national and World Bank
standards. Industrial areas noise standards are included just in the World Bank
guidelines.
Rehabilitation of the existing substations will not cause any change in the current
operational levels of noise.
3.3.7. Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases
For the construction of transmission lines, the establishment of work camps is not usual
and unlikely. A maximum of 10 – 15 workers at a stretch of line with 3 – 5 towers will not
have a significant impact through waste water and waste on the agriculture land and
desert if pit latrines and controlled waste disposal at the nearest village within the
existing waste collection and disposal system will be considered as mitigation
measures. In case temporary work camps are required, construction of worker camps
shall be located close to settlement areas but not near sensitive water resources. In
such case the constructor need to provide a detailed design of each work camp
including infrastructure planning (water supply, electricity supply, waste management,
waste water treatment and disposal). Workers need to be trained how to behave and to
handle waste and waste water according environmental management requirements.
3.3.8. Pollution from oily run-off, fuel spills and dangerous goods
Control measures for oily residues, lubricants and refueling are prescribed in the EMP.
Within the project detail planning, maintenance yards have to be designed. Dedicated
drainages need to be considered that can capture run-off. Oily residues and fuel need to
be captured at source and refueling and maintenance must take place in dedicated
areas away from surface water resources. Proper training of the machinists must assure
that refilling and oil changes are undertaken with utmost care and disposal with any
residues from these activities, due to the fact that it has been observed that during
construction activities away from villages, the chance has been taken to maintain oil
changes of machinery through simply draining the oil into the ground and hide the
impact with a soil layer.
3.3.9. Flora
The TL RoW passes through private and state agricultural lands and plantations, and
shrub/barren areas. Construction of the Project will require removal of vegetation for
transmission tower bases and substations, and cutting of tall vegetation in the RoW to
maintain necessary conductor clearances. The loss of vegetative cover under the tower
footing will mostly be permanent, though based on field work most TL tower bases are
at least partially naturally revegetated with adjacent species. The trimming of vegetative
cover in the RoW will only be to the extent that necessary conductor clearances with
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taller trees are achieved. There will also be disturbance or removal of vegetation for
activities such as TL stringing and temporary facilities such as storage and assembly
areas, temporary worker camps.
Impacts on private lands including private plantations are covered by the RAP.
Key mitigations will be put in place to address impacts on flora:
• Compensation land and tree planting will be provided by government for loss of
trees in the RoW.
• Vegetation removal will only be allowed within the designated width of the RoW
and the minimum area required for other infrastructure and activities.
• Vegetation cutting within the RoW will only be undertaken to achieve the required
clearances.
• Tree removal and trimming will only be undertaken by hand tools, including chain
saws.
• The use of heavy machinery will be limited to the extent practical.
• The use of herbicides will be strictly prohibited.
• Burning of cleared vegetation is a common practice in areas used for shifting
cultivation. However, this will not be allowed, and instead this material will be
used to protect construction sites from erosion, particularly in steeper slope
areas, until more permanent soil protection measures are in place. Local people
will also be allowed access to cleared vegetation for the collection of building
materials and firewood. Finer remaining vegetative material will break down
naturally in a relatively short time due to the tropical conditions. However, large
piles of coarse remaining vegetation shall be removed for off-site disposal so as
to avoid the risk of accumulated vegetation which may promote forest fires.
3.3.10. Fauna
During the construction phase, there will be negative impacts on the mammals and
reptiles of the area, due to the activities involving construction of towers, access roads,
stringing of conductors, movement of labor, carriage of goods and machinery to various
sites, falling within the route of transmission line. Mammals, such as jackal etc. will
avoid these areas for fear of being hunted. Same will be the case with reptiles, some
reptiles might be killed during the digging and dragging operations. Birds will try to find
shelter and food somewhere else and will tend to move away from the route of
transmission line due to the activities mentioned above for fear of being hunted/
trapped. There are no migratory paths of wildlife along the proposed alignment.
To mitigate impacts on fauna, in addition to the standard vegetation cutting mitigation

measures the following standard fauna mitigation measures will be applied:
Electrocution of raptors and other birds
The risk of electrocution of birds by transmission line is real as they provide a structure
for birds from which they can hunt and roost. This is more so in places where there are
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few natural perches for the birds to use. Electrocution occurs when a bird comes in
contact with two wires or when it perches on a conductive pylon and comes into
simultaneous contact with a wire. Collisions may also occur if the transmission lines are
difficult to see. While there has been no documented evidence in Uzbekistan that
existing transmission lines have caused electrocution of large birds, this risk needs to
be considered. The impact of electrocution of birds depends on the electrotechnical
design of a pylon and the natural features surrounding it. The net impact of electrocution
of large birds is not considered significant because (a) there has been no documented
evidence of large bird kills from the existing 110/220 kv TL line in the other project
areas; (b) the existing design incorporates construction of cage boxes for conductors to
prevent birds from sitting or making nests; and (c) other mitigative measures are
proposed to lessen any unforeseen or impacts
3.3.11. Health Protection and Occupational Safety
The contractor design of the power transmission line and the substation expansion shall
be performed in accordance with current norms, rules, and standards, compliance with
which will ensure safe operation and maintenance of the sites, including the ones
subject to fire & explosion and fire safety regulations.
High voltage warning signs shall be posted on the towers at the height of 2.5-3.0 m.
The towers shall be installed along the line route in such a way that the distance from
the ground surface to the lowest sagging point of wires at their maximal sagging would
be the one set forth by the Rules for Set-Up of Electric Equipment.
Standard towers shall be used for the substation, which allow specially qualified
maintenance personnel to be lifted on a tower without disconnecting voltage.
The design shall provide for using the towers' grounding devices to ensure the fixed
grounding resistance.
Mitigation measures to be implemented by contractors to ensure health and safety of

workers are as follows:
• Before construction commences the contractor will conduct of training for all
workers on environmental, safety and environmental hygiene. The contractor will
instruct workers in health and safety matters as required by law and by good
engineering practice and provide first aid facilities.
• The contractor will instruct and induct all workers in health and safety matters
(induction course) before they start work and site agents/foremen will follow up
with toolbox talks on a weekly basis. Workforce training for all workers starting on
site will include environment, safety and environmental hygiene.
• Workers shall be provided (before they start work) with of appropriate personnel
safety equipment suitable for electrical work such as safety boots, helmets,
gloves, protective clothes, goggles, and ear protection at no cost to the workers.
Site agents/foremen will follow up to see that the safety equipment is used and
not sold on.
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• Fencing shall be installed on all areas of excavation greater than 1m deep and at
sides of temporary works.
• Audible reversing signals shall be installed on all construction vehicles.
The contractor will include provisions in the Worker Safety section of the health and
safety plan (HSP) for:
• Instruction of all workers in health and safety matters.

• Provision of potable water supply in all work locations.
• Establishment of safety measures as required by law and by good engineering
practice and provision of first aid facilities.
• Providing to all workers appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as
safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, etc.
• Scheduling of regular (e.g., weekly tool box talks) to orient the workers on health
and safety issues related to their activities as well as on proper use of PPE.
• Where worker exposure to transport cannot be completely eliminated, protective
barriers shall be provided to shield workers from transport vehicles. Alternatively
another measure is to install channeling devices (e.g., transport cones and
barrels) to delineate the work zone.
• Fencing on all excavation, borrow pits and sides of temporary bridges
• The substation yard is provided with toilets/sanitation facilities in accordance with
local regulations and these will be used by the contractors to prevent any hazard
to public health or contamination of land, surface or groundwater. These facilities
shall be cleaned daily and well maintained to allow effective operation.
All of the engineering solutions related to the structures and equipment used under the
design shall be developed in compliance with current norms and rules, instructions and
standards, as well as fire & explosion and fire safety regulations.
3.4. Operational Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures
There are no significant adverse environmental impacts during the operational phase of
the substations and transmission lines. The expected adverse impacts during the
operational phase are confined within the project area. These are generally related to
the occupational health and safety issues as well as management of residual wastes.
The impacts are reversible, manageable, and can be mitigated with proper engineering
and management controls.
3.4.1. Occupational Health and Safety
The occupational health and safety issues inherent to the operation of the transmission
line and substation include hazards due to exposure to live power lines and high voltage
systems, working in heights and risks of accidents, and potential exposure to
electromagnetic fields (EMF). Accidents that may occur include electrocution, fires, and
explosion.
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Exposure to Live Power Lines and High Voltage Systems. Workers may come in
contact with live power lines during the maintenance of the facilities and electrocution
from direct contact with high-voltage electricity. Electrocution is a hazard directly related
to power transmission lines and facilities
Some of the prevention and control measures when working with live power lines are:
(i) Restricting access to electrical equipment by workers only trained and certified
to work on electrical equipment
(ii) Adherence to electrical safety standards
(iii) Proper grounding and deactivation of live power distribution lines during
maintenance work or if working in close proximity to the lines
(iv) Provision of PPE for workers, safety measures, personal safety devices, and
other precautions
(v) Observe guidelines to minimum approach distances for excavations, tools,
vehicles, pruning, and other activities when working around power lines and
the substation.
(vi) The entrance to all buildings, vaults, rooms, or enclosures containing exposed
live parts or exposed conductors should be kept locked unless such entrances
are under the observation of a qualified person at all times.
(vii) Switchboards, panel boards, industrial control panels, meter socket
enclosures, and motor control centers that are likely to require examination,
adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized should be field marked
to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards.
Working in High Elevation. Accidents may happen when working in high elevation.
However, a worker safety plan may be implemented to reduce risks that include testing
of structural integrity prior to proceeding with the work and the use of fall protection
measures.
Worker Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF). Electric utility workers have

higher exposure to EMF than the general public because of working in close proximity
to electric power lines. The occupational EMF exposure should be minimized through
the implementation of an EMF safety program that includes:
(i) Identification of potential exposure levels in the work area including surveys of
exposure levels and establishment of safety zones
(ii) Limit access to properly trained workers and those equipped with appropriate
PPE when entering safety zones.
(iii) Utilization of personal monitors during work activities
(iv) Posting of safety signages and warning signs.
3.4.2. Community Health and Safety
Electrocution. The community may also be exposed to electrocution hazards as a

result of direct contact with high voltage electricity or from contact with tools, vehicles, or
other devices that come in contact with high-voltage electricity. To prevent these
hazards, NPPMB needs to implement the following improvements:
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(i) Provision of signs, barriers and gates/posts surrounding transmission towers
particularly in built-up areas
(ii) Grounding of conducting objects such as fences or other metallic structures near
power lines.
Exposure to EMF. The transmission frequency commonly used in transmission

systems ranges from 50–60Hz which is considered as extremely low frequency, with
impacts becoming low with distance. The electric fields become shielded by trees,
buildings, and other materials that conduct electricity. In general, the electric fields are
strongest close to the source and diminish with distance.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that there is still weak evidence about
substantive long-term health issues related to low frequency electric fields at levels
generally encountered by members of the public. The potential health effects associated
with exposure to EMF is not well-established due to lack of empirical data
demonstrating adverse health effects.
However, the public should be warned about the safety distances from the transmission
system and power lines through warning signages.
The impacts during the operational phase include the concern about electromagnetic
field (EMF) and management of hazardous wastes at the substation and connection
lines. The community and workers will be protected against electrocution hazards as a
result of contact with high voltage electricity through the provision of signs, barriers, and
gates/posts surrounding the towers, particularly in built-up areas.
According to the Sanitary Standards and Rules № 0236-07 “On safety for the population
living near power lines of the high voltage” dated September 6, 2007 issued by the
Ministry of Public Health: Maximum-permissible levels of the electromagnetic fields
(EMF) of industrial frequency by the intensity of the electric field (EF) created by the
overhead transmission lines up to 500 kV for the population should not exceed: 0,5
kV/m in residential buildings and facilities; 1,0 kV/m in the territory of the housing
construction; in the areas of crossing of TL with highways - 10 kV/m and 20 kV/m in
non-populated and remote areas;
So the effected area of electrical field is the space in which electrical field of industrial
frequency > 5kV/m. For this reason, for people living under the transmission line and
live near project area, the allowable electrical field not affecting to health will be < 5
kV/m.
After implementing mitigation measures and design implementation according to

procedures and norms, the above-mentioned effects do not impact on people’ s health.
When people wishing to work 8 hours continuously in the area of electric field, the
intensity of the electromagnetic field at the place of working should be ≤ 5kV/m.
All tower positions are suspended with warning post, moreover, foundation positions are
often far from densely populated area. It is difficult to occur the danger of people when
approaching towers and possibility of electric shock.
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3.4.3. Risk and hazards associated with TL and substations
Chemicals that are commonly handled in the transmission lines and substation are
mineral oil in transformers and other electrical components and liquid petroleum fuel.
There are also potential hazardous materials and oil spills associated with the operation
of equipment and retrofitting/maintenance works.
Storage facilities of liquid petroleum fuels for the generator sets and for vehicles and
other equipment are potential sources of accidental spills. Oil leak or accidental spills of
hazardous materials could give rise to contamination of soil and water.
The transformers and equipment should meet international standards and regular
maintenance and inspection program should be undertaken to check leaks. The areas
around the substation transformers and oil storage areas should be provided with
secondary containment with impervious bund capable of holding the oils, fuels, and
hazardous wastes in the area. Discharges from these spill bunds with the potential to be
contaminated with oil should be directed to the oil-water separators. These are
particularly necessary within the substation site and at the maintenance yard.
Other chemical and oil spill prevention measures that need to be implemented are
emergency spill response procedures, clean-up, and remediation of contaminated soil.
3.4.4. Emergency Preparedness at Substation
There are several risks that could occur with the operation of the transmission line and
substation. Among these are the likelihood of cable being damaged, corrosion of the
towers over time which could compromise its structural integrity, potential fire events,
explosion of equipment, and being hit by lightning.
Lightning arresters are provided along the transmission line and should be provided at
strategic locations in the substation. There should also be provision for ensuring
security of the cable and substation to avoid vandalism. Regular inspections of the line
and the facilities would help identify missing or corroded parts.
In case of fire events, explosion, and other related situations, a fire management
strategy which may be included in the emergency preparedness and response plan of
the project should be developed. Sufficient number of fire protection equipment and fire
water tank should be available to address the emergency requirements of the
substation.
Workers should be trained on emergency preparedness and response procedures and

a manual on safety and emergency procedures should be prepared and disseminated
to workers like fighting oil fires, e.g. from transformer.
3.4.5. Management and Control of Vegetation at Transmission Line
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One of the regular programs to maintain the integrity of the transmission line is the
trimming of tall trees and vegetation along the ROW. This is being done to maintain the
necessary conductor clearance of the line. In addition, the presence of vegetation along
the ROW provides habitat for birds. With reduced vegetation growth along the ROW,
the risk of bird collision on the transmission line will be prevented.
The vegetation maintenance activities may cause minor disturbance to local people.
This can be mitigated by limiting use to already existing roads or tracks to reach the
transmission lines and informing the locals in advance through the village heads on the
schedule of the maintenance works.
To minimize the impacts associated with the removal of vegetation, such activity will
only be allowed within the designated width of the ROW and up to the extent of
achieving the required clearances. Chain saws and other heavy equipment will not be
allowed for the removal of trees. Only manual or hand tools will be used for trimming.
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4. ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1. Introduction
Implementation of the power transmission line project requires an Environmental

Management Plan (EMP), which will ensure environmental protection. The role of the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to assist the organization in achieving their
environmental objectives and fulfilling their commitment to the environment. The EMP
will describe methods and plans used to reduce environmental impacts, as well as
identify indicators to assess the progress of the EMP. This EMP applies to the corridors
assessed during the EIA and, although all the anticipated impacts are taken into
account it is not specific to a defined route. Once the EIA has been approved, this EMP
will, then be used as a basis for compiling a profile specific EMP. Most of the impacts
associated with the transmission line component and substations will occur during
construction. The EMP therefore focuses to a large extent on this phase of the project.
Recommendations for environmental management during operation are, however, also
included in the EMP.
The EMP serves as a framework for implementing the mitigation measures during each
phase of the project.
4.2. Implementation of Environmental Management Plan
The detailed draft environmental provisions and mitigation measures shall be approved
before the start of construction works and coordinated with the specialists of competent
organizations.
The contractor will bear the main responsibility for proper fulfillment and implementation
of the plans, measures, control, etc. in accordance with the terms and conditions
specified in the respective permits and Environmental Management and Monitoring
Plan.
During the construction, the customer and the designer (field supervision) will supervise
implementation of the decisions specified in the design.
After the commissioning, the environmental management and the routine maintenance
shall be organized by the SJSC “Uzbekenergo”.
4.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan
The environmental monitoring plan includes a schedule of monitoring and institutional

arrangements. The environmental monitoring plan will show the path for taking
precautions during and after the construction of the transmission line and substations so
that necessary steps can be taken to rectify defects or deficiencies.
During the construction period, the monitoring activities will focus on ensuring that
environmental mitigation measures are implemented, and some performance indicators
will be monitored to record the Project’s environmental performance and to guide any
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remedial action to address unexpected impacts. Monitoring activities during project
operation will focus on recording environmental performance and proposing remedial
actions to address unexpected impacts.
4.4. Institutional Arrangements
Overall implementation of the EMP will be in the responsibility of the PIU Uzbekenergo.
Uzbekenergo will contract a third party for the installation of the new lines and the
substation. Other parties to be involved in implementing the EMP are as follows:
Government agencies: such as the responsible SNPC, provincial environmental

agencies and bureaus at local level and municipalities (as far as affected by the
project). As the regulatory agency, the various levels of Environmental Protection
Agencies (EPA) will make the environmental regulations and the policies, and the
guideline to the project construction and operation activities, as well as be responsible
for enforcement the laws, regulations, standards and environmental practices of all
organizations within their respective jurisdictions.
More specifically, SNPC has the provincial committee for project environmental
supervision and administration and their roles and responsibilities are:
• supervise the implementation of EMP;

• enforce applicable laws, regulations and standards;
• coordinate the environmental protection effort between departments
concerned;
• check and supervise the construction, completion and operation of
environment facilities.
Project Implementation Unit (PIU): Uzbekenergo has the ultimate responsibility for
environmental performance of the project during both construction and operational
phases. This is a day to day management organization for management of all aspects
of project preparation and construction. As such, it will also responsible for
environmental management with, but not limited to, the following specific
responsibilities:
• Ensure that all relevant EMP requirements (including environmental designs and
mitigation measures) are duly incorporated into the project bidding documents.
• Obtain necessary permits and/or clearance, as required, from SNPC and other
relevant government agencies, ensuring that all necessary regulatory clearances
are obtained before commencing any civil work on the project.
• Ensure that contractors understand their responsibilities to mitigate
environmental problems associated with their construction activities and facilitate
training of their staff in implementation of the EMP.
• Monitor the contractor’s implementation of the EMP in accordance with the
environmental monitoring plan.
• In case unpredicted environmental impacts occur during the project
implementation, prepare and implement as necessary an environmental
emergency program in consultation with SNPC, any other relevant government
agencies, and WB.
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Construction Supervision Engineers (CSE)
A Construction Supervision Engineers (CSE) is responsible for overseeing the

construction works of the project and monitor other works and activities undertaken by
the Contractor for ensuring compliance with the specification and contractual
requirements. The responsibilities of the CSE include:
• Review construction organization design to ensure compliance with project

engineering design and the EMP with regard to environmental protection and
impact mitigation. The construction may only be ordered to start after the review
is completed and CSE is satisfied with the environmental arrangement;
• Regularly monitor the performance of the Contractor’s environment staff,
verifying monitoring methodologies and results. In case the CSE considers that
the Contractor’s environment staff fails to discharge duties or fails to comply with
the contractual requirements, instruct the Contractor(s) to replace the
Contractor’s environment staff;
• Instruct the contractors to take corrective actions within the CSE determined
timeframe. If there is breach of contract or strong public complaints on contractor
environmental performance, the CSE will order contractor to correct, change or
stop the work, reporting to relevant agencies and the Client at the same time;
• Supervise the Contractor’s activities and ensure that the requirements in the
EMP and contract specifications are fully complied with;
• Instruct the Contractor(s) to take actions to reduce impacts and follow the
required EMP procedures in case of non-compliance / discrepancies identified;
• Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
The Contractor
The duties of the Contractor include but not limiting to:
• Strictly implement the listed measures in EMP;

• Compliance with relevant environmental legislative requirements;
• Work within the scope of contractual requirements and other tender conditions;
• In case of non-compliances / discrepancies, carry out investigation and submit
proposals on mitigation measures, and implement remedial measures to reduce
• Verify that all construction materials suppliers have valid operating licenses and
any necessary environmental permits;
• Ensuring the EMP is implemented effectively throughout the construction period;
• In case of non-compliance or discrepancies with respect to EMP implementation,
carry out investigation and submit proposals on mitigation measures, and
implement remedial measures;
4.5. Documentation and Regulations
All environmental strategies, policies, responsibilities and procedures will be clearly

documented for each contractor.
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Documentation is a useful reference for both management and staff and is preferable in
a form which may be provided to external parties, such as regulators, concerned
citizens, or even company shareholders, as proof of the company’s commitment to
environmental management. A form which is preferable is a manual form.
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5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The report has provided a picture of all potential environmental impacts associated with
the Project, and recommended suitable mitigation measures. The proposed
construction of substation and connection lines will generate only minor environmental
impacts that can be reduced to acceptable levels through the implementation of
practical mitigation measures normally associated with internationally accepted good
engineering practices.
There are no significant sensitive areas that will be affected by the proposed substation
in Sardala, access road, and transmission lines. The sites were selected to avoid
environmentally sensitive areas, settlements, forests, and cultural/heritage sites. The
vicinity is generally characterized as agricultural land used. There are no plantation
trees in the affected land. Compensation for the loss of agricultural production and
some trees will be paid to the affected households according to the resettlement plan.
During transmission line construction, damages to crops and trees will be involved and
compensation to the AP’s and concerned parties. However, provisions may be made in
the RAP, based on the proposed alignments these should not be difficult tasks and can
be conducted as the detailed designs are worked out and to dovetail with the existing
system and minimize adverse impacts and maximize benefits.
The impacts of the project during the construction phase are limited to the surrounding
area and can be readily mitigated. The adverse impacts likely to occur during the
construction phase are considered temporary in nature and could be mitigated through
proper design and integration of the proposed mitigation measures. The impacts during
the construction of the project are primarily due to the clearing of the existing
vegetation, earth filling at the substation site to prevent inundation, and construction
safety. These are briefly described in the following paragraphs:
(i) The substation will be located in an area that is flood-prone, hence, will require
earth filling to raise the elevation of the site. Burrow materials for earthfilling will
be sourced from permitted quarry sites only. Likewise, the design of the drainage
plan will take into consideration the increased runoff and soil erosion from the
site. Engineering controls for erosion protection measures such as silt traps and
sedimentation ponds will be integrated in the management plan.
(ii) Impacts related to community health and safety such as construction traffic,
transport of materials, fires, emergency spills of materials, and unauthorized
entry by the villagers into dangerous working areas will be mitigated through the
development of a Community Health and Safety Plan that incorporates good
international practice and recognized standards that includes fencing of
construction area, posting of warning signs in Uzbek language, emergency
response and preparedness procedures, communication systems and protocols,
interaction with local and regional emergency and health authorities, provision of
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emergency equipment and facilities such as emergency service vehicles will be
established.
The impacts during the operational phase include the concern about EMFs and
management of hazardous wastes at the substations and transmission lines. The
community and workers will be protected against electrocution hazards as a result of
contact with high voltage electricity through the provision of signs, barriers, and
gates/posts surrounding the towers, particularly in built-up areas.
An EMP has been prepared and will be implemented during all phases of project
implementation. The EMP identifies the potential environmental impacts from the
project. It also includes the institutional arrangements for implementing the EMP to
ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.
Based on the analysis conducted in this assessment it is concluded that overall the
project will result in significant positive socio-economic benefits, and those potential
negative environmental impacts that have been identified are small-scale and localized,
and can be minimized adequately through good design and the appropriate application
of mitigation measures. It is therefore recommended that the project be supported by
WB, subject to the implementation of the commitments contained in the EMP and
allocation of appropriate technical, financial and human resources by implementing
agencies to ensure these commitments are effectively and expediently implemented.
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Annex 1: Environmental Mitigation Plan
Potential Institutional Responsibility
Activities Environmental Measures to mitigate the impact
Implement Monitor
Impacts
Construction Stage
To ensure the proper • Consideration of weather conditions when particular construction activities are Contractor Uzbekenergo /
implementation of any undertaken to minimize spillage of soil and contaminants. SNPC
requirements from SNPC • Limitations on excavation depths in use of recharge areas for material exploitation
and according to laws on or spoil disposal.
hydro-meteorological • Use of landscaping as an integrated component of construction activity as an
activities, mineral waters erosion control measure around towers where needed
Hydrology and and Water Code, • Minimizing the removal of vegetative cover as much as possible and providing for
Drainage Aspects especially referring it s restoration where construction sites have been cleared of such areas.
groundwater conditions in
places of low groundwater
tables and taking spillage
and contamination into
account (see also water
quality)
• All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with state Contractor Uzbekenergo /
standards. Gasoline and Diesel driven Machinery shall be checked before in one SNPC
of the few well equipped vehicle inspection stations before allow utilization. Visible
smoke at exhaust pipes shall not be accepted.
• Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize
exhaust emissions. Trucks shall be checked in vehicle inspection station as well.
Trucks with visible smoke at exhaust pipe shall be excluded from project work
To minimize effectively
• Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in
and avoid complaints due
windy conditions.
Air quality to airborne particulate
• Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other construction materials shall be covered.
matters released to the
atmosphere. Limitation to speed of such vehicles is necessary and need to set and controlled.
Transport through densely populated area should be avoided.
• To plan to minimize the dust within the vicinity of orchards and fruit farms.
• Spraying of bare areas with water. For any spray plan, the required amount of
water and the availability of water at the location need to be assessed before to
avoid water overuse and resource scarcity in the area for the population
• Concrete plants (if required) need to be controlled in line with statutory
requirements and should not be close to sensitive receptors
• Compile temporary drainage management plan one month before commencement Contractor Uzbekenergo /
of works. SNPC
• Proper installation of temporary drainage (TD) and erosion control (EC) before
works within 50 m of water bodies.
To prevent adverse water • Proper construction of TD and EC measures, maintenance and management
quality impacts due to including training of operators and other workers to avoid pollution of water bodies
negligence of by operation of construction machinery and equipment (car and machinery park
environmental best with drainage system)
practice. Ensure • Storage of lubricants, fuels and other petrochemicals in self-contained dedicated
Water quality unavoidable impacts are enclosures >50 m away from water bodies.
managed effectively. • Proper disposal of solid waste from construction activities and work camps.
Ensure adverse impacts
• Cover the construction material and soil stockpiles with a suitable material to
on water quality caused
reduce material loss and sedimentation and avoid stockpiling near to water
by construction activities
bodies.
are minimized.
• Topsoil stripped material shall not be stored where natural drainage will be
disrupted.
• Borrow sites (if required) should not be close to sources of drinking water and
villages.
• All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the Contractor Uzbekenergo /
national and local regulations and with effective silencing apparatus to minimize SNPC
noise. If need, equipment with excessive noise development shall be equipped
with additional encapsulation of the machinery and noise-minimization walls shall
be installed.
To minimize noise level
• As a rule, the operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in daylight hours;
Noise / Ground increase and ground
Hammer-type percussive pile driving operations shall not be allowed at night time.
Vibration vibrations during
• Well-maintained haulage trucks shall be used with speed controls.
construction operations
• Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the
vicinity of construction sites by way of adopting available acoustic methods.
• Considering and following Sanitary Norms. It provides national ambient noise
quality standards for residential, commercial and industrial areas as well as
sensitive receptors such as hospitals and schools (day- and night standards)
Prevent adverse water • .Temporary erosion control plan one month before commencement of works for Contractor Uzbekenergo /
quality impacts due to special sensitive areas, especially in the irrigation areas. SNPC
negligence of anticipated • Proper installation of TD and EC before works within 50 m of water ways, ponds,
impact and ensure canals and wetlands.
Soil Erosion/
unavoidable impacts are • Meaningful water quality monitoring up and downstream at any tower site within
Surface Run-off
managed effectively. groundwater level and close to river or stream during construction.
To minimize soil erosion • Back-fill should be layered as before and compacted properly in accordance with
due to the construction design standards and graded to original contours where possible.
activities of towers, • Cut areas should be treated against flow acceleration while filled areas should be
stringing of conductors carefully designed to avoid improper drainage.
and creation of access • Stockpiles should not be formed within such distances behind excavated or
tracks for project vehicles natural slopes that would reduce the stability of the slopes.
• Stockpiles shall be covered whenever possible, drainages around the stockpile
shall prevent from spillage and erosion. In the short-term, either temporary or
permanent drainage works shall protect all areas susceptible to erosion.
• Measures shall be taken to prevent accumulation of surface water in form of
ponds and scouring of slopes. Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and
restored to former contours.
• Contractor should arrange to adopt suitable measures to minimize soil erosion
during the construction period and soil erosion around towers along the life-time of
the towers through implementation of appropriate drainage systems and soil
securing vegetation. A regular monitoring during operation is necessary.
Contractor should consult concerned authorities in the area before deciding
mitigation measures.
• Clearing of green surface cover to be minimized during site preparation.
• If trees cut off or removed, replanting trees to be done before the site is vacated
and handed back with appropriate trees (or other vegetation cover as appropriate)
to ensure interception of rainwater and the deceleration of surface run-off.
• Waste management plan to be submitted to SNPC and approved one month prior Contractor Uzbekenergo /
to starting works. SNPC
• Estimating the amounts and types of construction waste to be generated by the
project.
• Investigating whether the waste can be reused in the project or by other interested
parties.
• Identifying potential safe disposal sites close to the project or those designated
sites in the contract.
• Investigating the environmental conditions of the disposal sites and
Minimize the impacts from recommendation of most suitable and safest sites.
Construction
the disposal of • Piling up of loose material should be done in segregated areas to arrest washing
Waste Disposal
construction waste. out of soil. Debris shall not be left where it may be carried by water to down
stream flood plains, dams, lagoons, rivers, canals, etc.
• Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and reused or removed from the site in
full compliance with the national and local regulations.
• Oily wastes must not be burned! Disposal location to be agreed with local
authorities and SNPC
• Waste transformer insulating oil to be recycled, reconditioned, or reused at
appropriate facilities with permissions and under state control
• Machinery should be properly maintained to minimize oil spill during the
construction.
• Solid waste/household waste should be collected and transported by the local
system or safely transported and disposed at an approved solid waste facility.
Open burning of any material is illegal and contrary to good environmental
practice.
• All liquid materials and lubricants shall be stored in closed containers or barrels.
Possible obstruction and • Remove all stored materials as soon as work is completed; Contractor Uzbekenergo
Stringing of
Transmission lines
disturbance to wildlife • Inform locals in advance of work schedule
from materials stored
along the Length of TL
• Identify location of work camps in consultation with local authorities. The location Uzbekenergo
shall be subject to approval by SNPC within the overall ecological expertise,
based on location map and detailed design of the camps, including technical
infrastructure. If possible, camps shall not be located near settlements or near
drinking water supply intakes.
• Cutting of trees shall be avoided and removal of vegetation shall be minimized –
in contrary, work camps shall be greened.
• Water and sanitary facilities (connected to septic tanks) shall be provided for
employees. Worker camp areas need to be rehabilitated through breaking up the
To ensure that the soil, re-plant with vegetation upon vacation of the sites.
Work Camp operation of work camps
• Solid waste and sewage shall be managed according to the national and local
Operation and does not adversely affect
regulations, best within the existing official waste collection and disposal system.
Location (if the surrounding
The Contractor shall organize and maintain a waste separation, collection and
required) environment and
residents in the area. transport system. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at
or near the project site, but shall be disposed of to the nearest sanitary landfill or
site having complied with the necessary permits of local and central authority.
• The Contractor shall document that all liquid and solid hazardous and non-
hazardous waste are separated, collected and disposed of according to the given
requirements and regulations.
• At the end of the project, all debris and waste shall be removed.
• All temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be
removed.
• Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable vegetation.
Land holders shall be paid compensation for their standing trees in accordance with Contractor Uzbekenergo
Loss of trees To avoid several negative prevailing market rates (LARP). The land holders will be allowed to salvage the
and vegetation impacts due to removing wood of the affected trees. They will also be encouraged to plant suitable new trees
cover of the of landmark, sentinel and outside the 50 meter corridor of each transmission line in lieu of tree removed.
areas for towers specimen trees as well as The contractor’s staff and labor will be strictly directed not to damage any vegetation
and temporary green vegetation and such as trees or bushes.
workspace surface cover. Clearing of green surface cover for construction, for borrow of for development,
cutting trees and other important vegetation during construction should be
minimized.
Landscaping and road verges to be re-installed on completion.
• Providing adequate warning signs Contractor Uzbekenergo
• Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat
• Contractor shall instruct his workers in health and safety matters, and require the
workers to use the provided safety equipment.
Safety Precautions To ensure safety of • Establish all relevant safety measures as required by law and good engineering
for the Workers workers practices.
• Following all guidance and obligation referring Norms of Construction Safety,
providing detailed regulations on construction worker’s health and safety. Workers
need to be informed and trained about sanitation and health care issues and the
specific hazards of their work.
Minimize disturbance of • Submit temporary haul and access routes plan one month prior to start of works. Uzbekenergo
vehicular traffic and • Formulate and implementation of a plan of alternate routes for heavy vehicles.
pedestrians during • Vicinity of schools and hospitals to be considered.
haulage of construction • Installation of traffic warning signs, and enforcing traffic regulations during
materials, spoil and transportation of materials and equipment and machinery. Conditions of roads and
equipment and bridges to be considered.
machinery, blocking • Provision of culverts on water channels and drains.
access roads during • Widening/upgrading of access paths/roads
Traffic Condition works; damage / • Consider vibration damages to village houses (old clay brick or adobe buildings)
maintenance problems for along narrow and unpaved village streets
roads and bridges used
by the haulage trucks,
dust nuisance in the
vicinities of the
transportation ways,
especially to schools and
hospitals
• Determination of necessary lay down areas together with the environmental site Uzbekenergo
Impact on Flora manager to prevent the cutting of vegetation.
and Fauna during • Instruction of the employees not to disturb animals, hunting shall be prohibited in
construction general.
activities • Vegetation shall be replanted on unused areas to provide prevention of sand
deflation and habitat for birds, reptiles and insects.
To ensure minimum Potential for spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labour camps Contractor Uzbekenergo
impacts from construction shall be avoided (worker awareness orientation and appropriate sanitation should
Social Impacts labor force. be maintained).
To ensure minimum Claims/complaints of the people on construction nuisance/damages close to ROW
impacts on public health. to be considered and responded to promptly by the Contractor
To ensure minimum Contractor should organize temporary means of access and make alternative
effects of indirect impacts arrangements to avoid local community impacts and to avoid such short-term
of constructions to the negative impacts.
people who are living LARP need to be finalized within detail design
close to the boundaries of Logistics on land acquisition and temporary land claim need to be considered to
RoW; Dust, Noise, provide temporary substitute.
Vibration and rock - Provision of compensation with time line considering minimum on
blasting effects etc. disturbance of affected people
To minimize access
problems for local
population during
construction
To solve problems from
new land acquisition
To mitigate impacts on
agriculture land with
expected losses on
income
OPERATION PHASE
Incomplete Risk of soil, water, waste • Clean up of all worksites/work camps after project completion;
removal of impacts from residuals left • Revegetation of all sites
project materials after project completion
Operation and Risk of electrocution of • Inform locals in advance of maintenance work being carried out
Maintenance of TL Maintenance workers and • Educate Public and locals on risks of TL
locals
Electrocution of Birds accidently hitting the • Construction of cage box on conductors
birds TL leading to injuries and • Placing colourful/fluorescent tape on the Towers
death • Sufficient phase-to-phase and phase-to ground wire spacing
Disasters Risks and hazards from • Selection of tower foundation areas based on detailed geological studies
catastrophes • Cut trees that may fall on TL from upper slopes
• Enforce appropriate building codes and infrastructure design
• Public awareness of about disasters, developing emergency
• Conduct regular check and maintenance
FLAGGING
1. During the construction phase the general mobility of the local residents and their livestock in and around the project area
could be hindered.
2. Usage of Community’s common resources like potable water, fuel wood etc. by contractor workforce may create conflicts
between the community and the Contractor.
3. Community will have to face the noise and dust problems during the construction activities.
4. During the construction activities of tower foundations, erection, and conductor stringing people will loose their annual
income due to the loss of crops, trees, etc.
5. The land under the towers during the operation stage may restrict its current use for agriculture purpose.
6. The restriction of plantation of trees above a defined height during the operation stage may also cause the reduction of
income of the farmers.
7. Due to the erection of towers and passing of the transmission line, the value of land may depreciate in the long term.
8. As the project route is passing through the rural areas and rural community, women activities in the field may become
affected due to the construction activities.
9. The rural women normally use the open field latrines and their privacy may suffer due to the project activities.
10.The induction of outside labor may create social and gender issues. It can cause hindrance to the mobility of local women.
Disturbance to the privacy of the local women when workers will work on the erection of towers.
11.Disturbance to the privacy of the local women when workers work on the erection of towers.
Annex 2. Environmental Monitoring Plan

When is the parameter Institutional
How is the parameter
to be monitored? responsibility for
What parameter is to Where is the parameter to be monitored?/ type
Issue (frequency of
be monitored? to be monitored? of monitoring monitoring
measurement or
equipment
continuous)
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
Top soil preservation Stockpiling and means of Job site Inspections; observation Upon preparation of the Uzbekenergo / SNPC
protection construction site, after
stockpiling and after
completion of works on
shoulders
Equipment servicing and Prevention of spilling of Contractor’s yard Inspections; observations Unannounced Uzbekenergo / SNPC
fuelling oil and fuel inspections during
construction
Worker’s safety and Official approval for Job site and worker’s Inspection; interviews; Unannounced Uzbekenergo / SNPC
health worker’s camp; camp comparisons with the inspections during
Availability of appropriate Contractor’s method construction and upon
personal protective statement complaint
equipment;
Organization of traffic on
the construction site
Surface water protection Contractor’s compliance Works near Inspection Unannounced Uzbekenergo / SNPC
with his approved watercourses inspections during works
method statement near watercourses
Tree protection If applicable, i.e. trees At sites where trees and Supervision After begin of Uzbekenergo / SNPC
close to construction site forests are located along construction works at the
installation of tree the construction site. respective site
protection fence.
Air pollution from Exhaust fumes, dust At site Visual inspection Unannounced Uzbekenergo / SNPC
improper maintenance of inspections during
equipment construction works
Damaged drainage or Leakages in drainage Culverts and drainage Documentation Throughout the Year Uzbekenergo / SNPC
uncontrolled erosion system and damages facilities
due to erosion

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REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Project «Construction of new electrified railway

SJSRWC «Uzbekiston Temir Yullari»

Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

List of Acronyms .............................................................................................................. 3

CSE Construction Supervision Engineers

Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework

WB Environmental Assessment Requirements

Government Environmental Assessment Requirements

The project has following components:

Component 1. Rail Main Infrastructure (estimated total cost US$1,396.77million)

Project Components 2-6 will be financed by the World Bank

UTY will be responsible for realization of project components 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, while

• Dismantling of overhead power lines (estimated IBRD financing US$2.6 million),

In cases of possible damages at TL resulted in accidents (falling of a pole or wire

Reconstruction of the substation at Obi-hayot involves decommissioning of two

Crossing with engineering facilities

Public consultation is an integral part of the EIA process. It contributes to early

Based on results of environmental assessment, it may be stated that the majority of

It is planned to reconstruct the existing Obi-hayot power substation to ensure the

1.2. Project Components

The project has three main components which are as follows:

Route "Two-chain TL-110kv Obi-Hayot — TPS Koshminor"

Route "Two-chain TL-110kv Obi-Hayot — TPS Pap"

Substation 220/110/10kv Obi-Hayot

Complex of works on construction of transmission line (TL) consists of the stages

• preparatory works (staking of pole centers and TL route axis, reorganization of

Executive Summary - Summarizes critical facts, significant findings, and recommended

1 Introduction - Introduces the proposed Project, components, report purpose and

3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures - Describes impacts predicted to

5. Conclusion and Recommendations - This chapter presents the findings, conclusion,

2.1. Environmental Policy and Legislation of Uzbekistan

Legislation Year Passed Purpose / Content

In addition, this environmental examination conforms to the following methodologies,

• ShNK 4.02.33-04 Transmission lines.

• Regulation on the order of development, carrying out examination and approval

2.2. Supporting national Legislation

Air quality and air emissions

Water use and discharge

Table 3. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on waste management

Table 5. Key environmental legislation of the RUz on biodiversity

Key Social Legislation

Table 6. Key social laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Employment and Occupational H&S

2.3. World Bank Policies

Safeguard Policy Actions

Table 7: Summary of kind of impacts and mitigation goals

3.2. Preconstruction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures

3.2.1. Land Acquisition and Resettlement

3.2.2. Sensitive Receptors and Existing Infrastructure

The constructed route of 110 kV TL Obi-Hayot – TSS Pap crosses: 6 highways of

• Impacts on public utilities have been minimized by incorporating environment

3.3. Construction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures

3.3.1. Water Quality

Sardala station is located at 36 km of the new railway Angren-Pap. Gridiron of the

• main of 970 m usable length;

In order to avoid spontaneous leaving of the rolling stock, construction of safety

Sources of possible impact of construction of Sardala substation on environment can

The proposed design of embankment consists of a gabion wall founded on a gabion

3.3.2. Cut and fill

Contractual clauses should be included to require each contractor to produce a

Along the planned lines, the landscape is characterized as of agriculture land on

The newly planned substation in Sardala will be constructed on governmental land.