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Initial Environmental ExaminationDocument Stage: FinalProject Number: 38254October 2009India: North Karnataka Urban Sector InvestmentProgram (Tranche 2)—Hubli-DharwadPrepared by Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance CorporationFor the Government of KarnatakaNorth Karnataka Urban Sector Investment ProgramThe initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do notnecessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary innature.

Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and FinanceCorporation, Government of KarnatakaNorth Karnataka Urban SectorInvestment ProgramPackage I – DharwadTranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationOctober 2009Wilbur Smith Associates Private Limited (WSAPL)

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationAbbreviationsADB : Asian Development BankASI : Archeological Survey of IndiaASP : Activated Sludge ProcessBM : Bituminous MacadamDoEEF : Department of Ecology, Environment and ForestsEIA : Environmental Impact AssessmentEMP : Environmental Management PlanEP Act : Environment (Protection) Act, 1986FAL : Facultative Aerated LagoonGoI : Government of IndiaGoK : Government of KarnatakaGSB : Granular Sub-baseIEE : Initial Environmental ExaminationKSPCB : Karnataka State Pollution Control BoardMLD : Million Litre per DayMoEF : Ministry of Environment and ForestsMSL : Mean Sea LevelMSS : Mix Seal SurfaceNKUSIP : North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment ProgramNOC : No Objection CertificateNOx : Oxides of NitrogenOM : Operations ManualPCC : Profile Concrete CoursePWD : Public Works DepartmentSOx : Oxides of SulphurSTP : Sewage Treatment PlantRSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate MatterTSPM : Total Suspended Particulate MatterWMM : Wet Mix MacadamWRDO : Water Resource Development OrganizationKUIDFCiWSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)ContentsTranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationI. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1A. Overview 1B. Environmental Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................... 1C. Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination .............................................................. 3D. Scope of IEE 3E. Report Structure 3II. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS ........................ 4A. NKUSIP Investment Program Goal.................................................................................. 4B. Need for Infrastructure Improvement in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation(HDMC) 61. Karnataka - Health Status.......................................................................................................6C. Existing Basic Sanitation Infrastructure in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation 81. Existing Sewage Disposal System...........................................................................................8D. Proposed Improvements in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation ........................ 91. Sewerage System 91.1. Collection System ..............................................................................................................10E. Investment Program Implementation Schedule........................................................... 14F. Investment Program Benefits 141. Sewerage System Improvements ...........................................................................................14G. Investment Program Alternatives 15III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT........................................................................ 16A. Environmental Profile of Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation ........................... 161. Physiography.........................................................................................................................162. Seismology.............................................................................................................................163. Climatic Conditions ..............................................................................................................164. Surface Water........................................................................................................................195. Groundwater .........................................................................................................................196. Air Quality............................................................................................................................207. Forest .....................................................................................................................................208. Flora and Fauna ....................................................................................................................209. Socio Economic Characteristics.............................................................................................2010. Cultural and Historic Places.............................................................................................21B. Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites ........................... 221. Sewerage................................................................................................................................22IV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONMEASURES ....................................................................................................................................... 25V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORINGPLAN................................................................................................................................................... 38A. Institutional Requirements 38B. Training Needs 44C. Environmental Monitoring Plans 45D. Cost Estimates of Environmental Monitoring Plan...................................................... 55VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ............................. 56A. Overview 56B. Redress of Grievances 57KUIDFCiiWSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationVII. FINDING AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................... 58A. Findings 58B. Recommendations 58VIII. CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................... 60TablesTable 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components ...........................2Table 2. Water Borne / Related Diseases in Karnataka .............................................................7Table 3. Details of Sanitation Facilities in HDMC ......................................................................9Table 4. Project Components to be Built under Tranche II........................................................9Table 5. Design Parameters of STP .............................................................................................12Table 6. Investment Program Alternatives................................................................................15Table 7. Mean Maximum and Mean Minimum Temperature in Gadag Observatory........17Table 8. Climatological Characteristics of Dharwad District..................................................18Table 9. Screening of Impacts ......................................................................................................26Table 10. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Sewerage System ................26Table 11. Institutional Roles and Responsibilities ......................................................................42Table 12. Training Needs (2008 – 2016)........................................................................................44Table 13. Environmental Monitoring Plan for Sewerage System.............................................46Table 14. Occupational Health Risks and Safety Plan for Workers .........................................53Table 15. Block Cost Estimates for Environmental Monitoring Plan.......................................55Table 16. Issues Addressed during Public Consultation along STP Site, Hubli.....................56Table 17. Environmental Issues of Infrastructure Components ...............................................58FiguresFigure 1. Wind Rose Diagram of Dharwad District (0830 Hrs and 1730 Hrs) .......................18Figure 2. NKUSIP Implementing Organisation Hierarchy.......................................................40MapsMap 1. Project Location, Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation.............................................5Map 2. Proposed Sewerage System in Hubli and Navanagar ..................................................11Map 3. Proposed STP Layout.........................................................................................................13Map 4. Proposed STP Site in Hubli ...............................................................................................24AppendicesAppendix 1. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist – SewerageAppendix 2. Notification on Prohibited and Regulated Areas around Protected MonumentsAppendix 3. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959KUIDFCiiiWSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationI. INTRODUCTIONA. Overview1. The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP) proposes toimprove the environmental quality of the urban areas through better urbaninfrastructure facilities and thus improve living conditions of the urban people.In the wake of poor infrastructure facilities and services such as water supply,sewerage and sanitation and solid waste management, the risk of infectiousdiseases through exposure to unhealthy environment runs high, particularly inthe case of urban poor. Hence, the proposed Investment Program aims atminimizing or mitigating the risk and ensures the well-being of people.2. Though the Investment Program aims to improve the environmental condition ofurban areas, the proposed improvements of infrastructure facilities may exertcertain adverse impacts on the natural environment. While developing urbaninfrastructure facilities, impacts during the construction stage are expected to bemore severe than impacts during the operation phase, though for a shortduration. Exceptions being some facilities such as sewage treatment plant, whichmay also exert adverse impacts during the operation phase also, if due care is nottaken. Again, most of the impacts are activity-specific. However, if due care istaken during the construction phase, Investment Program negative impacts willbe far outweighed by positive impacts.B. Environmental Regulatory Compliance3. The components of NKUSIP include environmental sanitation infrastructure,water supply infrastructure, urban roads improvement, slum infrastructure, andnon-municipal infrastructure projects. Sub-components proposed for Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC), which fall under the ambit ofenvironmental regulations and mandatory requirement, are indicated in Table 1.KUIDFC1WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationTable 1.Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP ComponentsSector Sub-Component Applicability of Acts/ GuidelinesSewerage and • Sewage • WaterSanitation Treatment (Prevention andPlantControl ofPollution) Act,1974• All subcomponents• The EnvironmentPolicy andOperationsManual (OM) 20:EnvironmentalConsiderations inADB OperationCompliance Criteria• Consent forEstablishment andConsent for Operationfrom KSPCB• Categorization of subprojectcomponentsinto A, B or C anddeveloping requiredlevel of environmentalassessment for eachcomponent4. The above table indicates that as far as GoI and GoK Acts/Guidelines areconcerned, the proposed Investment Programs do not need to go throughenvironmental assessment process; however, as specified, few sub-projectcomponents may require consent from Competent Authorities. The ADBguidelines, on the other hand, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, ifany, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of Investment Programpreparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the proposed componentsinto various categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmentalassessment required to address the potential impacts. Level of environmentalassessment required for each category of Investment Program, as per ADB’sEnvironmental Assessment Guidelines 2003 is presented below.i) Category A: Sub-project components with potential for significant adverseenvironmental impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) isrequired to address significant impacts.ii) Category B: Sub-project components judged to have some adverseenvironmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance thanthose for Category A Investment Programs. An initial environmentalexamination (IEE) is required to determine whether significantenvironmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is notneeded, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.iii) Category C: Sub-components unlikely to have adverse environmentalimpacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implicationsare still reviewed.KUIDFC2WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationC. Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination5. The NKUSIP Package I – Dharwad covers six sub-project towns. To fulfill theADB’s environmental assessment requirement for sector loans, theenvironmental assessment of sub-projects were carried out. Owing to the scaleand nature of the proposed infrastructure components and environmental profileof the NKUSIP sub-project towns, prima facie almost all Investment Programcomponents are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts.6. Therefore, as per the ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the subprojectcomponents proposed in the Hubli -Dharwad Municipal Corporationunder NKUSIP are categorized as ‘B’ and an initial environmental examination(IEE) has been carried out.D. Scope of IEE7. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and fieldreconnaissance surveys; no field monitoring (environmental) survey wasconducted. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE.E. Report Structure8. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i)introduction; (ii) description of Investment Program components; (iii) descriptionof the environment; (iv) screening of potential environmental impacts andmitigation measures; (v) environmental monitoring plan; (vi) public consultationand information disclosure; (vii) finding and recommendation; and (viii)conclusions.KUIDFC3WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationII. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAMCOMPONENTSA. NKUSIP Investment Program Goal9. The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP) will financeinvestment for (i) Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure; (ii) Water supplyInfrastructure; (iii) Urban Roads Improvement; (iv) Poverty Alleviation; (v) Non-Municipal Infrastructure; (vi) Institutional Development; and (vii) InvestmentProgram Assistance. The overall development goal of the NKUSIP is to facilitateeconomic growth in the towns of North Karnataka and bring about urbandevelopment through equitable distribution of urban basic services to the citizensthat are environmentally sound and operationally sustainable. The developmentpurpose is designed to assist Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to “promote good urbanmanagement, and develop and expand urban infrastructure to increase economicopportunities and to reduce vulnerability to environmental degradation andurban poverty”.10. Thus the Investment Program goal is to facilitate economic growth in thetowns/cities of North Karnataka and bring about urban development thoughequitable distribution of urban basic services to the citizens that isenvironmentally sound and operationally sustainable. The following are theurban infrastructure components proposed under the NKUSIP.i) Water Supply;ii) Sewerage;iii) Urban Drainage and Flood Control;iv) Urban Roads;v) Poverty Alleviation; and,vi) Non-Municipal Infrastructure (including Fire Services, Lake Developmentand Tourism)11. The Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation comprises the cities of Hubli andDharwad, and Navnagar Township. The twin cities are located on Pune-Bangalore National Highway (NH-4), in North Karnataka, about 400 km north ofBangalore, the State capital and separated by a distance of 20 km. Navanagar, asmall township, is located between the two cities. These two cities are among the25 cities of the state of Karnataka where urban sector investment program hasbeen proposed. The location map of the investment program for Hubli-Dharwadis presented in Map 1.KUIDFC4WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationMap 1.Project Location, Hubli Dharwad Municipal CorporationKUIDFC5WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examination12. NKUSIP program for Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation is planned to beimplemented in a course of 8 years as two phases – Phase 1 and Phase 2 targetingto meet the demand for the year 2041. Considering the immediate requirement,the consultant have done a sensitivity analysis and it is proposed to invest Rs. 100crores for Hubli city in sewerage system upgradation with construction ofSewage Treatment plant of capacity 50 MLD in Tranche II. The allotted 44 crorecan be utilized for sewerage upgradation for Dharwad in the subsequenttranches.B. Need for Infrastructure Improvement in Hubli-Dharwad MunicipalCorporation (HDMC)13. Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation is spread over an area of 202.3 sq km andhouse more than 7.86 lakhs population as per census 2001. As the two cities wereinterdependent, a common municipal borough was constituted in 1925. It wasestablished as a municipal corporation in 1962. With the aim of directing thetrend of development towards each other, and to enforce an effectively singlecivic administration, the new township of Navanagar was planned midwaybetween Hubli and Dharwad. The township is being developed by locating anumber of offices, industries, and housing extensions. Also, the conurbation hasbeen a regional trade center, with almost 55 percent of the population engaged intertiary sector (25 percent in trade and commerce activities, 11 percent intransport, storage, etc. and 20 percent engaged in other services) thus acceleratingpopulation growth rapidly in the HDMC cities. Hence, providing basic amenitiesto ensure high level of performance in environmental safe guard is quitenecessary to ensure a long term urban sustainability. A study conducted byDepartment of Forests, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka, 2003has shown that the cities in the state of Karnataka has poor environmentalperformance due to lagging in ensuring basic infrastructure facilities to the urbanpopulation.1. Karnataka - Health Status14. In addition to the associated environmental pollution, importantly, due to lack ofsafe and adequate water supply and sanitation facilities, the risk of infectiousdiseases through exposure to unhealthy environment runs high, particularly inthe case of urban poor. The State of Environment Report ∗ (SOER), 2003,Karnataka, brings out the fact that the lack of safe water supply and sanitationfacilities is essentially leading to the health related consequences. The followingKUIDFC6WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)are the important observations of the report.Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationi) “Loss of access to the safe drinking water and sanitation is a matter ofgreat concern. It is estimated that 75 - 80% of water pollution by volume iscaused by domestic sewage. The remaining is industrial waste waterwhich could be more toxic. Due to improper drainage and lack of disposalfacilities, industries and local bodies use large areas of land for disposal ofwastewater”ii) “Adverse health effects are associated with ingestion of contaminatedwater, lack of access to sanitation, contact with unsafe water and impropermanagement of water resources and agriculture. Infectious diarrheamakes the single largest contribution to the burden of disease associatedwith unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. Besides the water bornediseases like cholera, jaundice, other gastrointestinal track infections arequite significant amongst the population”.iii) “These diseases occur in different parts of the state, mostly duringsummer when there is scarcity of drinking water and source water getscontaminated. The data maintained by Health and Family WelfareDepartment (2003) indicates that number of attacks for gastroenteritis,viral hepatitis and typhoid are increasing. The yearly occurrence of waterborne diseases like cholera and gastroenteritis makes it very clear thatenvironmental impact of water on health is very profound andsignificant.”Table 2. Water Borne / Related Diseases in KarnatakaYear Gastroenteritis Cholera Leptospirosis ViralHepatitisTyphoidTotal Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal1991 17455 691 747 16 - - 659 17 - -1992 15262 608 402 14 - - 282 17 - -1993 16206 855 424 13 - - 678 7 26047 11994 15932 325 304 10 - - 382 0 20349 01995 18645 396 532 38 - - 7146 1 10250 01996 22983 377 657 6 - - 1332 6 22221 121997 23665 361 714 10 67 2 1714 4 3880 51998 23881 501 434 2 1 0 3824 2 2435 01999 17743 126 134 3 54 2 4792 2 24356 12000 31132 265 354 3 3 1 3011 10 27210 02001 23893 198 342 1 68 7 5438 28 33346 62002 25218 146 384 0 27 0 4578 15 42936 2Source: SOER, 2003.15. Hence it is evident that the lack of efficient water supply, sewerage and∗Department of Forests, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka has prepared the SOER 2003.KUIDFC7WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationsanitation facilities is leading to health consequences in the State. Considering theimmediate attention required in improving the environmental quality of theHDMC cities with emphasis to public health the present program is proposed toinitially invest on improving sewerage network and providing Sewage TreatmentPlant for both Hubli and Dharwad.16. The following section details the status of the existing drainage pattern and thesewerage disposal system in the HDMC cities.C. Existing Basic Sanitation Infrastructure in Hubli-Dharwad MunicipalCorporation1. Existing Sewage Disposal System17. Hubli-Dharwad has an underground drainage system (UGD) since 1950, whichcovers 40 percent of Hubli area and 30 percent of Dharwad area. KarnatakaUrban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) have taken up theresponsibility of providing sewerage and sanitation services in these twin cities.18. In absence of a centralized sewage disposal system in the entire area, the toilets inthe individual houses are connected to septic tanks with soak pits. The publictoilets are connected to existing sewerage system if available nearby or to septictanks with soak pits. As soak pits are not effective in dispersion of the effluent tosubsurface, wastewater overflow from septic tanks into storm water drains andnallahs are common phenomenon. The public conveniences existing in the cityare not adequate to serve the slum dwellers and the economically weaker sectionof the society.19. The following components have been implemented as part of the existingdrainage system in the HDMC cities.i) Individual Latrines: The household latrines are conventional water-flushlatrines and low cost sanitation (LCS) units, both of which involveindividual on-site disposal systems. The conventional water-flush latrinesdischarge night soil waste into septic tanks, while the LCS units have atwin-pit mode of disposal. The overflows from these disposal units are letout into the roadside storm water drains. Field visits to slums revealedthat there is a lack of space for individual toilets in most slums in Hubli-Dharwad, which are densely built-up. Public toilets may therefore be theonly feasible option.ii) Public Latrines: HDMC has built 183 community toilet units (120 toiletblocks and 63 urinal blocks) at various locations in the city. The toilet unitscomprise of 1010 seats. HDMC maintains public toilets in most of wards,KUIDFC8WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationhowever, a substantial number of public toilets lack maintenance andposes potential health hazardsiii) Pay and Use Toilets: There are 17 pay and use toilets, with 170 seats. Themaintenance has been contracted out to a local Non GovernmentOrganization (NGO). The units have facilities of urinals, toilets andbathrooms. Pay-and-use public toilet facilities are provided at the 12locations in Hubli and five locations at Dharwad.20. Treatment Facilities: - The city is not provided with Sewage Treatment facility.The sewage from the existing outfall sewer flows through the network of nallah’s(natural drains) and collect in Gabbur nallah in Hubli and Madhihal nallah inDharwad. The sewage is disposed into the open agricultural fields in south ofHubli and Dharwad, respectively. This sewage mixed with sullage is used byfarmers for irrigation downstream. The use of raw sewage in the fields may causeclogging the pores in the soil, leading to prevention of the aeration of the rootzone, which will affect the plant’s growth and yield. The condition is generallyknown as soil sickness.Table 3. Details of Sanitation Facilities in HDMCDescription Units QuantityActual Population Served % 55Septic Tanks Nos. -Low Cost Sanitation Units Nos. -Public Conveniences Nos. 120Public Toilets Nos. 63Pay & Use Toilets Nos. 17Total Seats Available Nos. 1280Source: NKUSIP CLIP ReportD. Proposed Improvements in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation21. Proposed components under the project to be built under Tranche II is presentedin Table 4.Table 4. Project Components to be Built under Tranche IISl. No. Infrastructure Description Location1. Sewerage System Rehabilitation of existing sewersand manholes, construction of10.57 km of new trunk lines withprovision for road overlay, 2modules of 25 MLD CAS/SBRtype STP with provision forequipments.STP at HDMC landin Gabbur village1. Sewerage System22. As the existing sewer network system do not cover HDMC in an effective way,KUIDFC9WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationunder the present Investment Program it is proposed to develop acomprehensive sewerage system including collection, conveyance, treatment anddisposal system. Sewerage facility will have to be designed to take care of theMunicipal Corporation in the following aspects;i) Providing the sewer network to carry anticipated flows in year 2041.ii) Providing sewage treatment plant to take care of year 2041 demand andlocated at suitable location so that entire sewage can be drained into thisplant by gravity possibly.23. According to the proposed population projection of 2041 and the correspondingsewerage flow, it is proposed to divide the entire city area into two drainagedistrict. The Hubli Drainage District comprises the entire Hubli and Navnagararea from wards 22 to 67. The Dharwad Drainage District will include wards 1 to21 in the Dharwad area of the Municipal Corporation.24. Trunk sewer alignment has been proposed by considering the topography of thecity and major obstacles like National Highway and railway track. Zoning hasbeen done in such a way that trunk sewer line has to cross NH and Railway lineat very minimal points. Based on this, Hubli is divided into three sewerage zones,Dharwad into 6 zones and Navanagar area forms one zone. The design period istaken as 30 years starting from 2011 to 2041. The cities will be covered with ascientifically designed sewerage network by laying trunk mains and primarycollection systems. The present report is covering the sewerage system proposedin Tranche II of NKUSIP for Hubli Drainage District only.1.1. Collection System –25. Trunk main starts from Acchamanna Colony near Sai Nagar,(where theproposed diameter obtained from design is 200 mm) collects and carries thesewage to the proposed STP site at Gabbur passing through the locations likeChawan colony (diameter is 200 mm) & Munneswar Nagar where it crosses oldNH 4 (diameter – 600 mm) and reaches Vikas nagar (diameter-1100 mm). Fromthere, through Bharat mill road it reaches Teachers colony (diameter-1100 mm). Itgets diverted along the Nallah; near Aravind Nagar (diameter-1200 mm). It againjoins the Main road at Narayan sofa near Old Hubli market (diameter-1200 mm).From this point it passes through the Pathangalli`(diameter-1600 mm ), Altafnagar (diameter-1600mm ), and at about 450 m from S M Krishna Nagar it againpasses through Nallah (diameter-1800 mm ) and crosses the NH Bypass andreaches old Gabbur. From here it passes along Gabbur road and finally it reachesthe proposed STP Location. The diameter of the pipe leading to outfall at STP siteis 1800 mm. The total length of trunk main proposed in Hubli and Navanagar is10.57 km. For mains and laterals, Glazed Stoneware pipes conforming to IS 651KUIDFC10WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationand RCC NP 3 class pipes conforming to IS 458-1988 were considered in design.26. The proposed sewerage system in Hubli and Navanagar is shown in Map 2.Map 2.Proposed Sewerage System in Hubli and Navanagar27. The population of the twin cities of Hubli - Dharwad is expected to be close to 10lakhs by 2011 which is likely to grow to about 16 lakhs by 2041. Thecorresponding sewage flows expected will be 110 to 185 MLD. It is proposed toconstruct a STP for Hubli & Navanagar at Gabbur Village and a separate STP forDharwad at Hossayellapur.28. Treatment facilities - Considering the importance of the city, their growth trendand capacity requirements, the treatment options that are worth considering forHubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation are the Activated Sludge Process (ASP)based conventional treatment plant and Cyclic Activated Sludge TechnologyKUIDFC11WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationbased plant. Evaluating the best possible option with greater benefits and thecorresponding sewerage flow projection of the cities, it is recommended to adoptthe CAST/SBRT based plant for HDMC.29. The CAS/SBR technology can be adopted for Sewage Treatment plants above 20MLD capacities as they efficiently and cost effectively produce desired qualitysewage after treatment asking for sufficiently lower land requirements. Designparameters are presented in Table 5.Table 5. Design Parameters of STPParameter Unit DesignInfluentDesignEffluentDesign Flow MLD 50 50Biochemical Oxygen Demand Mg/l 250 20-30 30Source: DPR for Sewage TreatmentCPCB normfor InlandSurface WaterDischarge30. CAST has logistic control operators with special sensors for Dissolved OxygenMeasurements and there by fixing hours of operation of reactors which work inparallel. They require much lower area (35 – 45% reduced area of ExtendedAeration) and have high biomass loading efficiencies along with better efficiencyin nutrient removal thus meeting desired quality parameters. During the periodof a cycle, the liquid level inside the reactor basin rises from a set bottom waterlevel in response to a varying wastewater flow rate. Aeration ceases at apredetermined period of the cycle to allow the biomass to flocculate and settleunder quiescent conditions. After a specific settling period, the treated effluentsupernatant is removed (decanted), using a moving weir decanter. This operationreturns the liquid level in the reactor basin to the bottom water level. Surplussolids are wasted as required to maintain the biomass MLSS at the required level.31. Initially 2 modular units of 25 MLD each can be installed at Gabbur and 1 unit of24 MLD can be installed at Hossayellapur. Subsequently one such unit each canbe added at Gabbur in 2015, 2025 and 2035 and in Hoseyellapur in 2015 and 2025.32. It is proposed to provide Buffer Zone with green plantations around the STP.There are provisions for access roads, Diesel Generator for power backup, DGroom, lighting and sludge drying beds in STP site with the total area completelyfenced and entry into the STP premises is restricted only to the authorized ones.KUIDFC12WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationMap 3. Proposed STP LayoutKUIDFC13WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationAlternative options for STP construction at HubliAlternative I33. Initially an STP comprising 4 units of 22 MLD each may be necessary totalling 88MLD. Additional units of 22 MLD each can be added in years 2025 and 2035.Alternative II34. The above calculation is based on the assumption that 100% collection system isin place. But in reality this may happen close to 2015. Hence initially 2 units of 25MLD can be constructed at Hubli. Additional units of 25 MLD each can beconstructed in 2015 and 2025.35. Based on the availability of land and funds, the second alternative only seems tobe viable.E. Investment Program Implementation Schedule36. The Investment Program is to be implemented over a eight-year period,commencing in FY 2009-10 and civil works construction starting in FY2009-10.Completion is scheduled by end FY 2015-16.F. Investment Program Benefits37. In view of the lack of basic infrastructure facilities and its adverse impacts on theenvironment and also on socio-economic characteristics, the proposedInvestment Program aims at providing infrastructure facilities such as providinga centralized sewerage collection and treatment system to overcome negativeenvironmental impacts. Investment Program benefits and beneficiaries in theHDMC are provided below.1. Sewerage System Improvements38. Benefits arising from the provision of a well reticulated sewerage network andsafe treatment and disposal of sewage comprise (i) reduced incidence of waterbornediseases and mosquito menace (ii) improvement in public healthconditions with better sanitation; (iii) reduction in risks of ground watercontamination; (iv) stoppage of sewage flow in open storm water drains andfrom stagnating sewage pools; (v) reduced risk of treated water supplycontamination; (vi) reduced health risk of agricultural laborers due to usage ofraw sewage for irrigation; (vii) reduced risk of contamination of agriculturalfields; and (viii) availability of treated effluent for agricultural purposes.Investment Program beneficiaries will be households getting new connectionsKUIDFC14WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationthrough proposed sewer lines under this Investment Program. Households whoare getting new connections will gain from improved environmental sanitationconditions through properly functioning sewerage systemG. Investment Program Alternatives39. The environmental suitability of the proposed components are judged throughthe selected location and proposed process/technology during both theconstruction and operation phases. The interaction and the level of interferencewith the surrounding land use determine the environmental sustainability of theInvestment Program components. However, the components proposed underNKUSIP are basic urban infrastructure services, most of which are location fixedproviding scope for alternatives only in terms of technology, which again arelimited. However, facilities such as sewage treatment plants offer variety oftechnologies. The following Table 6 shows environmental suitability of theselected alternatives.Table 6. Investment Program AlternativesSub-ComponentSuitability of Selected AlternativeSewerage System The best alternative for the sewerage system is to design the systembased on gravity flow. The proposed gravity system will be simplein operation and require less man power and importantly does notrequire energy. The natural gravity is utilized to run the system.There are various options to treat the wastewater to the standardsof either river discharge or for land disposal after treatment.Options like Attached Growth Aerobic or Anaerobic Systems orSuspended Growth Systems may be adopted. As the twin towns areon fast growth stage, there are constraints on the availability of landfor establishing STP. Further as the population is growing andthere is considerable sewage generation, an efficient technologywhich can treat the sewage meeting discharge norms with leastland requirement and moderate operation and maintenance costhas to be suggested. Based on these considerations, CAS/SBRtechnology is proposed for Hubli.Approx. 17 acres of land is under possession of ULB at Gabburvillage which is surrounded by agricultural land where STP can beconstructed. The site is ideally suited for STP as it is located at alower level, with no settlements in the immediate vicinity.Source: DPR for Sewage TreatmentKUIDFC15WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTA. Environmental Profile of Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation40. Hubli and Dharwad Cities and Navnagar Township lie in Dharwad District.Dharwad district lies in the catchment area of the Tungabhadra and theMalaprabha rivers. The soil has been formed due to the mixture of many types ofdisintegrated rocks. The main profession of the people is agriculture. The mainfood crops cultivated are Jowar, Paddy and Wheat. Among the non-food cropsCotton, Groundnut, Chillies, Sugarcane and Safflower are important. This districtis famous right from the beginning for Cotton. Grapes of Dharwad, jumbJums ofNavilur wild fruit (bore) of Vasana, Cashew and Mango of Malnad are alsofamous. The district is renowned for Cotton industry. Next to agriculture themain avocation is business. Hubli is the main business centre. The district hasachieved tremendous progress in education. In the northern Karnataka region.Dharwad district is the centre of higher education. Many public and religiousorganizations have played an important role in the establishment of educationalinstitutions in the district.1. Physiography41. Hubli is located at an altitude of 2,200 feet (670.75 m) and Dharwad at an altitudeof 2,500 feet (762.19 m), above MSL. The terrain is slopping from Dharwadtowards Hubli. Dharwad has better climatic condition than Hubli, reason beingthe altitude difference of 300 feet (91.46 m). Dharwad has a number of hillocks.Hubli City is located on either side of a natural valley leading to Unkal tank. Thenew township of Navnagar is at a higher altitude on the East slopping towardsUnkal valley on the West.2. Seismology42. As per the seismic zoning map of India, Dharwad district falls under the Zone II,which is referred to as low damage earth quake risk zone in India.3. Climatic Conditions43. Dharwad district is characterized with hot summer months and low rainfallsduring monsoon. The temperature varies between 42 0 C during summer and 17 0 Cduring winter. Generally, April and May are the hottest months while Decemberto February is the coldest. The following Table 7 shows the mean maximum andKUIDFC16WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationminimum temperature recorded in the region. As there was no meteorologicalobservatory present at the two HDMC cities, the data presented here is of theobservatory located at Gadag, around 68 km and 54 km east from Hubli andDharwad respectively. This data is considered as representative data as both thecities are located in the same physiographical zone and also they are closelylocated.Table 7. Mean Maximum and Mean Minimum Temperature in Gadag ObservatoryMonth Long term normal (30 Years) – Mean (in O C) 2004 (Actual) –Mean (in O C)Daily Max Daily Min Highest ina monthLowest ina monthMaxdailyMinDailyJan 30.2 16.6 32.5 13.9 31.0 16.1Feb 33 18.7 35.6 15.2 33.0 18.3Mar 36.1 21.1 38.1 17.9 37.2 21.4April 37.3 22.5 39.4 19.9 37.8 22.3May 36.1 22.3 39.6 19.7 34.0 22.4June 31.0 21.6 35.8 20.0 30.0 21.3July 28.4 21.1 31.6 20.0 29.6 20.8Aug 28.6 20.8 31.8 19.7 28.5 20.4Sep 29.8 20.5 33.3 18.8 29.4 20.5Oct 30.6 20.5 33.4 18.3 30.6 19.9Nov 29.8 18.4 32.0 15.0 30.4 18.3Dec 29.1 16.4 31.4 13.6 29.8 14.6Source: Meteorological Centre, Bangalore44. The cities experience southwest monsoon from June to September and the periodbetween the months of October and November can be termed as post monsoonmonths. The cities experience scanty rainfall and the long term annual averagerainfall is 696 mm. The rainfall is confined and about 60 percent of the annualrainfall is received during the months of June to September. The maximumrainfall is registered during the month of August. The morning relative humidity(RH) varies from 51 to 87 percent while evening RH varies from16 to 67 percent;and the RH is generally higher during the southwest monsoon.45. The region is continuously experiencing below normal rainfall from the last fewyears. The actual rainfall recorded in the year 2002 was 490 mm as against thenormal rainfall of 696 mm marking a departure of -30 percent while in 2004 theactual rainfall was 511 mm marking a departure from normal of -26 percent. Theregion experiences moderate winds; as shown in Figure 1 the wind blowspredominantly from west during May to September while during November andDecember predominant wind direction is from east. Most of the winds occur inthe range of 12 – 19 kmph, however during the period of June to August winds ofmore than 19 kmph also occur. The following Table 8 shows the climatologicaldetails.KUIDFC17WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationTable 8. Climatological Characteristics of Dharwad DistrictMonth Long Term Avg. (30 Years) – Mean 2004 – ActualRHMaxRHMinWindSpeedTotalRainfallMean RH0830 HrsMeanRH1730WindspeedTotalRainfallHrs% % Kmph Mm % % kmph mmJan 68 41 7.1 2.6 71 36 8.7 0.0Feb 61 35 7.1 1.1 51 25 9.3 0.0Mar 62 32 7.7 5.3 55 16 10.1 TraceApril 70 37 9.6 43.4 65 25 10.2 17.6May 78 45 13.4 85.8 75 51 14.2 105.4June 84 66 18.1 83.9 83 63 16.5 59.8July 88 75 18.8 72.4 87 67 14.0 72.8Aug 88 73 17.2 81.5 87 67 15.4 52.4Sep 87 69 12.8 134.3 86 65 9.2 166.2Oct 82 60 7.6 130.1 80 51 10.3 37.1Nov 73 51 6.9 34.5 67 38 11.9 TraceDec 72 48 7.3 7.7 62 29 9.6 0.0Total / 76 53 11.1 695.6 72 44 11.6 511.3annualmeanSource: Meteorological Centre, BangaloreSource: Meteorological Centre, IMD, Bangalore (1969 – 1987 at Gadag Observatory)Figure 1. Wind Rose Diagram of Dharwad District (0830 Hrs and 1730 Hrs)KUIDFC18WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)4. Surface WaterTranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examination46. The Hubli Dharward cities are mainly drained by two major river systemsnamely the Malaprabha in the north and the Tungabhadra in the south. TheTungabhadra river system covers about one third of the total area of theDharwad district. The main rivers of Dharwad are the Tungabhadra,Malaprabha, Varada, Kumudvathi and the Bedthi. Even though the rainfall inthis region is scanty. The rivers that originate in Western Ghats flow here and assuch water resources are plenty and the land adjoining the rivers is fertile.47. There are two main sources of water in the HDMC cities – RenukasagarReservoir (on Malaprabha River) and Neerasagar Tank. Until recently, the formerhad a design capacity of 68 MLD (million litres per day), of which 41 MLD wasused; the latter had a design capacity of 40.9 MLD, of which 33.5 MLD was used.Currently, Hubli-Dharwad draws about 110 MLD, although the dailyrequirement as per prevailing government norms is 130 MLD.5. Groundwater48. Top soil of the Delta region that helps in the storage of underground water isvery less in this district. In places where basaltic flow is closed and in placeswhere weathering of rocks has taken place, underground water is available. Thequantity of underground water depends on the structure, type and extent ofrocks and is available in plenty where soft rocks are located and available in lessquantity where rocks are hard. Dharwad district has an annual renewableground water source of about 1,24.882 hectare metre (ham) of which up to1.1.1991 only about 23% (24.392 ham) has been exploited and 77% is stillunexploited.49. Since 1956 Hubli-Dharwad has relied on piped reservoir sources, while the ruralareas have increasingly relied on boreholes. Increasing amounts of water are nowbeing abstracted for irrigation in rural areas and many boreholes are now dry orhave hard mineral waters which are bad for human health and damage somecrops. In the Hubli – Dharwad urban area 40% of the water supplied by the watersupply network leaks into the ground. There are no sewage treatment facilitiesand hence 30% of sewage goes to cesspits and then seeps into the ground. 70% ofsewage enters the sewerage network where it leaks into the ground or drains intolocal rivers some of which is used for irrigation in rural areas.50. According to a study conducted on the ground water quality of HDMC in 2001, itwas found that additional recharge due to leakage from sewerage is diluting theground water near the cities. If current plans for the development of the waterKUIDFC19WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationresources in HDMC are not addressed, then by 2010 there will be a dramaticincrease in both ground water levels and ground water dilution within HDMCand the surrounding areas.6. Air Quality51. As there are no major air pollution potential sources, the air quality of the citiesin general, is within acceptable limits.7. Forest52. The two main types of forests in this region are moist deciduous forests andthorn and scrub forests. These types of forests have plenty of timber yieldingtrees. It is conducive for the growth of timber yeilding trees like Rose wood,Teak, Honne, and Nandi. These forests are important from the point of view oftimber. Scrub and thorn forests are also more in the district. Sandalwood andother trees yielding minor forest products. The requirements here puttremendous pressure on the limited forest resources available.53. The average forest area in the district is about 0.04 hectares and none of them fallwithin the HDMC limits.8. Flora and Fauna54. The forest areas include big trees such as Teak, Bamboo, Banyan etc. Because ofdry weather and poor soil quality trees and herbs grow sparsely. Along theroadsides Neem trees are common. In sandy soil Toddy Palm and in gardensBanana, Guava, Sapota, Mango,]ackfruit. Custard apple, Lime, Coconut andArecanut trees grow usually.55. The district has a very rich fauna especially in its western portion. Although thedistrict is rich in flora and fauna, none of the sensitive environmental featuressuch as National Parks, Wetlands, and Biosphere Reserves fall within or nearbythe HDMC limits.9. Socio Economic Characteristics56. Demography: Hubli-Dharwad’s population has increased from 648,298 in 1991 to786,195 in 2001, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.94 percent. Theaforesaid growth is attributed primarily to an increase in the CC’s jurisdictionfrom 190.94 sq. km in 1991 to 202.28 sq. km in 2001. This indicates that the MChas enhanced its potential of providing services to larger area covering morepopulation. This would also help in decongesting the old part of the town. In2001, the density for Hubli Dharwad town was 3,887 persons per sq. km.KUIDFC20WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examination57. Sex Ratio: The current sex ratio (female population per 1,000 male populations)in Hubli-Dharwad is 949, which is higher than the State urban average of 940 andNational urban average of 901. While the sex ratio of the Hubli-Dharwad hadgradually reduced from 950 to 912 from 1901 to 1981, the sex ratio in last twodecades has shown drastic improvement.58. Economic Base: Although the economy of Dharwad district is predominantlyagriculture in nature, the primary drivers of Hubli-Dharwad city’s economy arethe trade and commerce, transport and service sector (mainly industrial units,government jobs). Approximately 55 percent of the city’s population is involvedin tertiary sector.59. Slums: Urban poor in Hubli-Dharwad constitute 15 percent of the city’s population.KSCB indicates that 107,000 persons reside in the city’s slums. In 2000, a survey ofslums conducted by KSCB identified 114 slums in Hubli-Dharwad, out of which 94are declared slums. There are 33 declared slums in Dharwad which house apopulation of 35,448 and in Hubli, 61 declared slums house a population of 71,343persons. Slums in the twin cities are located mainly by proximity to water bodies andnatural drain banks, work sites, on available patches of land along road margins, cityperiphery, rail tracks, and industrial area.10. Cultural and Historic Places60. Hubli is well known as a commercial as well as industrial centre, where asDharwad is seat of learning. Historic in origin, there are some majestic historicalmonuments such as the Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal near Unkal Lakeon the old Pune – Bangalore Highway, NH 4. This temple has been included inthe list of monuments under Archaeological Survey of India., SiddharoodhaMath an eminent religious institution located at the outskirts of Hubli andBanashankari Temple Amargol between Hubli and Dharwad, are other culturalsites present in this region.61. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 and AncientMonuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959 restrict activitiesalong and the adjoining areas of protected monuments. According to Clause (2),Definitions of the Rules,a) “Construction”, means the construction of any structure and includesadditions to or alterations of an existing building.e) “Mining operation”, means any operation for the purpose of searching foror obtaining minerals and includes quarrying, excavating, blasting andany operation of a like nature.f) “Prohibited area” or “Regulated area” means an area near or adjoining aKUIDFC21WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationprotected monument which the Central Government has, by notificationin the official gazette, declared to be a prohibited area, or as the case maybe , a regulated area for mining operation or construction of both”62. According to Clause (11), License required for excavation,“No person other than an archaeological officer or an officer authorized byhim in this behalf shall undertake any excavation for archaeological purposein any protected area except under and in accordance with the terms andcondition of a license granted under rule 13.”63. From the above clauses, it is quite obvious that construction of sewer line willnot come under any construction activity or mining operation, and further,the term “excavation” means the excavation for archaeological purpose;hence it is not a prohibited activity along the area adjoining to protectedmonuments. Sewerage system up gradation will not fall along the vicinity ofChandramouleshwara Temple and hence this act and rules are not applicablefor this project.64. Notification on Prohibited and Regulated Areas around ProtectedMonuments is presened as Appendix 2 and Ancient Monuments andArchaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959 is presenetd as Appendix 3.B. Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites1. Sewerage65. Sewer Lines: Sewer lines are proposed along the roads of densely built up areasof the HDMC cities. Homes and business establishments are located along thenetwork routes. The city limit is well developed and there are no environmentalhotspots along the proposed areas. Beyond the City limits, the sewer trunk mainpasses along agricultural lands.66. STP Sites: STP site at Gabbur Village in Hubli is located at low lying area of thetown and as a result natural drainage is towards this area. There is a nallahflowing along the side of the STP site, which will join Malaprabgha river in itsdownstream. This offers possibility of safe discharge of the treated effluent andensures proper dilution of effluent discharged. About 17 acres of land in Hubli isunder the possession of the ULB and which is sufficient for the proposed STP.There are no trees present at this site. The flora present mainly consists ofcultivated vegetation and there are no significant fauna except lizards, frogs andrats. The baseline environmental profile of this area suit that of pristine villageatmosphere. Thus the area can sustain the temporary overload of SuspendedParticle Matters and other pollutants during construction without violating theKUIDFC22WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects inHubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental Examinationprescribed norms. However during construction phase there will be temporaryviolations of the prescribed noise levels. Care may have to be taken to avoidincreased turbidity level in the Nallah during construction phase. Duringoperational phase, the ambient air quality is likely to be affected due to emissionof gases; however the situation will be much better compared to the traditionalstabilization ponds owing to the aeration facilities offered. The proposed sewersystem will intercept and divert all sewage flows presently entering the Nallahsso that there will be improvement in water quality in the nallahs duringoperation. Water quality of the nallah flowing adjacent to the STP site is bemonitored by the Contractor before starting the construction of the STP.67. The adjacent land in a peripheral 250 m is predominantly agricultural andunoccupied whereby obtaining clearance from PCB shall not be difficult.However a proper Environment Monitoring Plan has been formulated whichshall be included in the construction agreement to safe guard against anypossible deterioration. The STP location for Hubli is shown in Map 4.KUIDFC23WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)To DharwadTranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad Municipal CorporationInitial Environmental ExaminationTo HubliGabbur VillageMap 4.Proposed STP Site in HubliKUIDFC24WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationIV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES68. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed infrastructure components arepresented in this section. Mitigation measures to minimize/mitigate negativeimpacts, if any, are recommended along with the agency responsible forimplementation. Monitoring actions to be conducted during the implementationphase is also recommended to reduce the impact.69. Screening of potential environmental impacts is categorized into four categoriesconsidering Investment Program phases: location impacts and design impacts(pre construction phase), construction phase impacts and operations andmaintenance phase impacts.i) Location impacts include impacts associated with site selection andinclude loss of on-site biophysical array and encroachment either directlyor indirectly on adjacent environments. It also includes impacts on peoplewho will lose their livelihood or any other structures by the developmentof that site.ii) Design impacts include impacts arising from Investment Program design,including technology used, scale of operation/throughput, wasteproduction, discharge specifications, pollution sources and ancillaryservices.iii) Construction impacts include impacts caused by site clearing, earthworks,machinery, vehicles and workers. Construction site impacts includeerosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste production.iv) O&M impacts include impacts arising from the operation andmaintenance activities of the infrastructure facility. These include routinemanagement of operational waste streams, and occupational health andsafety issues.70. Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude(negligible/moderate/severe – in the order of increasing degree) and impactduration (temporary/permanent). The following Table 9 shows the screening ofimpacts; N/T represents the lowest impact while S/P represents the highestimpact. Numerator represents the Degree of Impact and denominator representsthe Duration of impact.71. In case of sewerage components, no significant impacts are anticipated since theKUIDFC25WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental Examinationlaying of sewer line will be along the already built up area. The STP location hasbeen selected sufficiently away from the habitation and along with provision fordevelopment of a buffer zone along the site boundary which is not expected tohave any impact on existing environment or surroundings. The proposedsewerage facility does not pass through any environmentally sensitive areas.Table 9. Screening of ImpactsDuration of ImpactMagnitude (Degree of Impact)Negligible(N) Moderate(M) Severe(S)Temporary(T) N/T M/T S/TPermanent (P) N/P M/P S/P72. The following tables provide the potential environmental impacts and mitigationmeasures of all components proposed under NKUSIP in HDMC.Table 10. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Sewerage SystemImpact Description Significanceof the ImpactMitigation Measures ImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingLocation impactsContamination ofgroundwaterresources due toleaching of wastewater from STP.Loss of amenity andodor nuisance toneighbors.Design ImpactsDischarge of partiallytreated sewage willhave potential topollute the nallahand agriculturalfields.N/PThis may notbe significantas thegroundwatertable is deepat around 30to 50 ftM/PThe STPlocation issurroundedbyagriculturalland.Newlydevelopingresidentialareas arelocated atapprox. 780m. Futureexpansion oftown may beconsideredN/PThis may notbe significantas onlytreatedsewage will beused forAs a precautionarymeasure, the bottomof the STP will belined with concrete.Development ofphysical separationand visual screenaround the facilitywill address thisimpact. A buffer zonein the form oflandscaping andearthwork shall becreated around theSTP.The sewage retentionperiod shall be fixedconsidering seasonalclimatic variations.The effluent from theSTP shall beconfirmed to thefollowing standardsHDMC / HeadContractorHDMCHDMCPart of DesigncostsPart of DesigncostsPart of DesigncostsKUIDFC26WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionWater supplynetworks may becontaminated byleakage from thesewer networks.Nuisance due toleakage /overflowing ofsewers.Nuisance due tomosquito breedingand bad odours fromSTP .Pollution due toimproper sludgedisposal methods.Significanceof the Impactirrigation andtreatment willbe designed tomeet inlandsurface waterdischargestandardswhich isstringer thanirrigationstandards.S/TThere is achance ofdrinkingwater supplygettingpolluted dueto leakagefrom sewers,if both thepipe lines arein the sametrench.N/PM/PNewlydevelopingresidentialareas arelocated atapprox. 780m from STPsite.Consideringthe futureexpansion ofthe town,mitigationmeasure maybe required.M/PSludgecontaminatedwork areaMitigation Measuresof discharge forinland surface waterdisposal:• BOD < 30 mg/l• Suspended solids< 100 mg/lIt shall be ensuredduring the design thatthe water supply andsewer lines are placedon opposite sides ofroads.Regular maintenancewill nullify theimpact. Usage ofappropriatemaintenanceequipment wouldsubstantially reducethe maintenance time.Development ofphysical separationand visual screenaround the facility willalso address thisimpact. A buffer zonein the form oflandscaping andearthwork shall becreated around theSTP. To avoid/reducemosquito breeding, thebanks of ponds shallbe kept clear of grassesbushes, etc.Safe sludge handlingmethods shall beemployed. Personalprotection equipmentImplementationResponsibilityHDMCHDMCHDMCHDMCPreliminaryCostingPart of DesigncostsPart of DesigncostsPart of DesigncostsPart of O & McostsPreparation ofKUIDFC27WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the Impactmay causehealthhazards.Mitigation Measuressuch as gloves, boots,shall be provided tothe workers. Sludgeshall be dried indrying beds before itsdisposal in low-lyingareas.ImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingsludgemanagementplan (consultanttime: oneperson week)ConstructionImpactsInconvenience toaccess business,residential, schools,hospitals, places ofworship and otherimmediate facilitiesfor the public andimpact on livelihooddue to loss of accessto business.Inconvenience topublic during sewerlaying along thickcommercial areasand narrow streets;where publicfacilities are located.M/TThe accessfor businessand otherfacilitiesalong theproposedsewer laningareas will bedisturbedduringconstructionperiod.M/TReducedpedestrianand vehicleaccess toresidencesandbusinessesA sludge managementplan shall be prepared.During constructionperiod, planks /makeshift pathwaysshould be providedalong the constructionareas for the public toaccess theirrequirements forresidential, shoppingand other facilities.Any business losseswill be compensatedas per theResettlementFramework.Contractor shalldeploy more workforce for speedycompletion ofactivities in theseareas.Shop keepers will beinformed prior toconstruction along thecommercial areasConstruction shouldbe expedited in theleast time frame.Activities requiringmaximum accesscontrol should bedone during non peakhours.HeadContractor /HDMCHeadContractorPart ofconstructioncost.Excavation along theroad should be donein such a way thatentire stretch will notbe trenched at a time.KUIDFC28WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the ImpactMitigation MeasuresTraffic managementwith diversionthrough alternateroutes will beimplemented byproviding adequatesign boards.ImplementationResponsibilityHDMCPreliminaryCostingDestruction ofbuildings due tovibration duringconstructionactivities.Nuisance due to dustand noise; roadblocking due tolaying of sewernetwork; and,increased traffic flowdue to vehiclemovement forconstructionactivities.M/PPermanentdestructionof buildingsM/TDustgenerationmay besignificant asthe dryweatherconditionprevails in thetown.Trenching and pipelaning along thetraffic routes will beplanned andintegrated to avoidretrenching /modifying trenchduring pipe laningalong the same laneBuildings of risk willbe identified prior toconstruction andpneumatic drillingwill be avoided inthese areas.Construction materialshall be stockpiled tominimize trafficblockages. In case ofexcavations for sewerlines in busy streetssuch as central areasof the town (marketarea, old town area),adequatearrangements fortraffic diversionincluding priorintimation and byerecting proper signboard shall beprovided.HeadContractorHeadContractorHeadContractorDestruction ofbuildings dueto vibrationduringconstructionactivities.Part ofconstructioncostsConsidering themarket and denseresidential areas in thecore town area,preparation ofconstruction sitemanagement plan isnecessary.Poor performance ofthe contractor maypotentially exacerbatethese impacts andPMU, HDMCKUIDFC29WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionAir and noise fromconstruction of STPand lying/rehabilitation ofsewer networkactivities.Significanceof the ImpactM/TSewernetwork willbe laid allover thetownincludinghigh densityareas.As theproposedSTP islocated awayfrom thehabitation,as far aslaying ofsewernetwork isconsidered,the dust andnoisenuisance maybeconsiderablein the coretown areaand in allother areas itmay benegligible.Mitigation Measurestherefore qualifiedcontractors to beappointed. Thecontracted workincludes theimplementation ofconstruction sitemanagement plan,which will addressthese issues.Concrete roads wheretrenching is donethrough Pneumaticdrilling will beproviding fencing toavoid noise and airpollution.Construction materialshall be stockpiled.Adequatearrangements fortraffic diversionsincluding erection ofproper sign boardsare to be done.Dust generation mustbe arrested by waterspraying. Ensureusage of standardequipment to reducethe noise nuisance.Equipment shallcomply with the noiselevels of constructionequipment laid out bythe CPCB. High noisegenerating activitiesincluding materialunloading shall beavoided duringnights. Thesurrounding peopleshall be informed,especially in denselypopulated area, ofnature and scheduleof the high noisegenerating activities,if anyImplementationResponsibilityHeadContractor/HDMCPreliminaryCostingPart ofconstructioncostA construction sitemanagement planKUIDFC30WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionImproper disposal ofBituminous wasteStockpiling ofexcavated soilcreating dustemission duringwindy weather andalso duringtransportation forreusing. Plying oflorries transportingsoil during peakhours and narrow /heavy traffic routesImproper handlingof excess soilRain / grond watercollection inexcavated areas.Significanceof the ImpactM/PM/TInconvenience for publictravel.Chances ofaccidents formotorists dueto dustemissionfromuncoveredlorries.Trafficcongestion innarrow /busycorridorsN/TM/TMitigation Measuresshall be prepared.Poor performance ofthe contractor maypotentially exacerbatethese impacts andtherefore qualifiedcontractors to beappointed. Thecontracted workincludes theimplementation ofconstruction sitemanagement plan,which will addressthese issues.Bituminous waste topbe disposed inapproved wastedisposal sites.The excavated soilshould be removedfrom constructionarea at the earliest forbeneficial reuse suchas land raising /filling of excavatedareas.Soil should becovered withtarpaulin sheetsduring transportation.Soil transporationshould not be doneduring peak hoursand should be avoidnarrow and heavytraffic routes,important religious ortourist sites etc.Excess soil should notbe piled up along theconstruction areas andshall be disposed inlow laying areas otherthan water bodiesTrenching and sewerlaning should beplanned to becompleted in seasonsImplementationResponsibilityHeadContractorHeadContractorHeadContractor/HDMCHeadContractorPreliminaryCostingPart ofconstructioncostsPart ofconstructioncostsPart ofConstructionCost. .Part ofConstructionCost.KUIDFC31WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the ImpactMitigation Measuresother than rainyseason.ImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingEconomic benefits iflocal people areemployed inContractor’sworkforceConstruction alongthe areas near toprotectedmonuments.M/TSourcing oflocalemployerswill giveemploymentopportunitiesfor localpeople andalso avoidinflux oflabours fromoutside andcompetitionfor basicresourcessuch aswater,shelter,health careetc.M/PDamage toprotectedstructures.If ground water iscollected in trenches,the water should bepumped out andopportunities forchanneling toagricultural fields forirrigation should besought.Contractor shouldemploy at least 50% ofworkforce from localcommunities.All necessary andadequate care shouldbe taken to minimisethe impact onprotected propertiesIf articles such asfabrics, coins,artifacts, structures orother geographicallyor archaeologicallyimportant materialsare discovered, theexcavation should bestopped and theArchaeologicalDepartment should beintimated at theearliest and all thearticles receivedduring sewer laningshould be handedHeadContractor /HDMCHeadContractor /HDMCKUIDFC32WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the ImpactMitigation Measuresover to ASI.ImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingRisk for workers andpublic due toaccidents at site.M/THD MC shouldinclude the aboveinstruction in thecontract documentHealth and Safetyplan should beprepared andimplementd at siteand workers shouldbe trained for safeworking practices,using of machineriesand immediateresponse atemergenecies.HeadContractorConstruction areashould be properlyisolated withtemporary fencing toavoid accidents topublic.Impact onconstruction workersduring sewer laningalong existing sewer/ abandoned watersupply network withAC pipes.S/TAC dust canbecarcinogenicif inhaled asdust particlesConstruction workersshould be providedwith PersonnelProtectiveEquipments andshould be madecompulsory to wearduring workinghours.Train all constructionpersonnel in dangersof AC pipes and howto recognise them insituDevelop and applyprotocol if AC pipesare encountered. Thisshould include:• Immediatereporting of anyoccurrence tomanagementHead Contractor• Removal of allpersons to a safedistanceKUIDFC33WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the ImpactMitigation Measures• Use of appropriatebreathing apparatusand protective suitsby workersdelegated to dealwith AC materialImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingLoss of trees duringsewer laning.Inconvenience toTourist due toconstruction neartourist destinationsor main touristtransport corridorsImpact on public dueto destruction ofpublic utilities suchas water pipes,electric / telephonelines etc.O & M ImpactsMixing of IndustrialWaste water withsewageN/PM/TImpact ontourstmovementwill affectlocaleconomy.M/TM/PTreatmentprocess in thedown streamwill besignificantlyaffectedHealth risk tothe sewerworkers dueSafe removal and longtermdisposal of ACmaterialNo tree cutting isenvisaged; each treelost shouls bereplaced with twotrees.The plantation shouldbe done at the onset ofmonsoon immediatelyafter completing theconstruction along theidentified corridor.Saplings should beprovided withprotective fencing andsurvival should beensured by Contractorwith monitoring byHDMC.Project activitiesshould be plannedwith due care to avoidtourist seasons.The impacts onutilities will berepaired and restoredin the least time framein with the support ofconcerned authorities.The rules andregulation will bestrictly implementedto avoid mixing ofindustrial wastestream with sewage.HDMC, HeadContractor.HDMC, HeadContractor.HeadContractorKSPCB andHDMCPart ofconstructioncostPart of O&MCostKUIDFC34WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionDischarge ofHazardousChemicals in toSewerlines.Odour nuisance dueto STPThis impact may beconsidered asnegligible due tolocation of plant siteand proposed bufferprovisionPotential pollution ofstream/agriculturalfields due toinadequatetreatment.Pollution and healthhazards due toimproper sludgedisposal methodsSignificanceof the Impactto toxiceffluent andgasesM/PDamage tosewer andhealth risk tothe sewercleaning andSTP workers,negativeimpact onperformanceof STP indown streamand pollutionin waterbodiesreceivingtreatedeffluent.M/PNewlydevelopingresidentialareas arelocated atapprox. 780m. Futureexpansion oftown may beconsideredN/PAs the STP isdesigned forstreamdischargestandards,the impactmay beminimal.However,overloadingof STP mayexaggeratetheseproblems.M/PQuantity ofsludgegenerationMitigation MeasuresThe rules andregulation will bestrictly implementedto avoid discharge ofhazardous chemicalsin to sewers.Buffer zone in theform of landscapingand earthwork shallbe created and wellmaintained aroundthe site.Ensure the followingeffluent dischargestandards for streamdischarge:• BOD < 30 mg/l -• Suspended solids< 100 mg/lSafe sludge handlingmethods shall beemployed - Personalprotection equipmentImplementationResponsibilityKSPCB andHDMCHDMCHDMCHDMCPreliminaryCostingPart of O&MCostPart of O & McostsN/a.Part of O & McostsKUIDFC35WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the Impactwill not beconsiderable.Contaminatedwork areamay causehealthhazards.Mitigation Measuressuch as gloves, boots,shall be provided.Sludge shall be driedin drying beds beforeits disposal. Thissludge may be used asmanure for non- foodcrops or land filled.ImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingNuisance due tooverflowing/choking of sewers.Inconvenience topublic due to noise,dust, vibration andimpeding acesss forshort term duringnetwork repairwhere publicfacilities are located.Noise pollution fromSTP during operatingperiodsInconvenience topublic due toimproper disposal ofsilt and debrisremoved fromsewersN/PNo majorwater bodiesand groundwater is verydeep.Howevernuisance maybeconsidered.N/TThe STP isdesigned andproposedaway fromthe habitatand hencenoisegeneratedfrom the STPwill benegligibleM/TSilt anddebrisremovedfrom sewerswill causenuisance topublic, if notdisposedSludge ManagementPlan shall beimplemented.Implement themitigation measuressuggested in thedesign stage to avoidchocking.Sewer cleaningequipments have beenprovidedNetwork repair will beconducted in timebound manner bydeploying more labourforce.Public will befacilitated with makeshift pathways forimportant facilities ifthe repair takes longtime.Pumps should beequipped with efficientnoise reducingsystems. Buffer zonewith screens andlandscaping is to beprovided for propershielding such thatoperation of STP willnot have nuisance tosurroundings.Silt and debris shall becollected in trucks andtransported to theMunicipal Solid WasteDisposal Site and shallbe used as coveringmaterial for the wastebeing landfilled.HDMCHDMCHDMCHDMCPart of O&MCost.Part of O&MCost.Part of O&McostsPart of O&MCost.KUIDFC36WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationImpact DescriptionSignificanceof the Impactimmediately.Mitigation MeasuresImplementationResponsibilityPreliminaryCostingSludge Management Plan73. A detailed sludge management plan will be prepared as part of the DPR forthe project and it shall be ensured by the ULB that it will be implementedduring the operation phase of the project.74. Sludge is to be removed from the STP once in about two years. Sludge dryingbed is provided for the drying of sludge. Sludge that is drawn to the beds willcontain 4 -10% solids depending upon the type of sludge.75. Wet sludge will be applied to the beds to a depth of 20 to 30 cm. After eachlayer of dried sludge has been removed, the bed will be raked and leveled.Sludge will never be discharged on a bed containing dried or partially driedsludge. It is preferable to apply the sludge at least a day or two after thesludge cakes are removed.76. The dried sludge cakes will be sold as fertilizer. Some part of the sludge willbe used in the plant itself for gardening, lawns, etc., to demonstrate itsfertilizer value and to develop a market value for the digested and driedsludge.77. Records of operation of sludge drying beds will show the time and quantityof sludge drawn to each bed, the depth of loading, the depth of sludge afterdrying time, and the quantity of dried sludge removed. The solids content ofwet digested sludge, its volatile portion and pH will be determined andrecorded. Likewise the moisture content and fertilizer value in terms of NPKand presence of pathogens in dried sludge will also be analysed andrecorded.78. Sludge handling workers’ safety must be considered and safe sludgehandling methods shall be employed. Personal protection equipment such asgloves; boots, etc. shall be provided. Sludge handling workers must beprovided with regular free medical checkup facilities.KUIDFC37WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationV. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ANDENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLANA. Institutional Requirements79. Nodal Executing Agency (EA): Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development &Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the nodal executing agency (EA) responsiblefor implementing NKUSIP. Investment Program implementation activities willbe monitored by KUIDFC through a separate Investment Program ManagementUnit (PMU), which will be set-up within KUIDFC. The ManagingDirector/KUIDFC will head the PMU and will be assisted by an ExecutiveDirector at the Regional office of KUIDFC at Dharwad to oversee the InvestmentProgram progress. A team of senior technical, administrative and financialofficials will assist the Executive Director in controlling and monitoringInvestment Program implementation activities. The Executive Director atRegional Offices are Supported By Divisional Program Offices headed byDivisional Program Director, located at 4 geographical Regions; Gulbarga,Bellary, Dharwad and Belgaum. The consultant team will be under theDivisional Programme Director and will be involved in project planning,preparation of subproject and cost estimates, co ordination, technical guidanceand supervision, financial control, training and overall subproject management.All Investment Program decisions will be made by the Executive Director whoshall operate from the PMU, Dharwad; only interactions with GoK, GoI and ADBshall be conducted through the KUIDFC office at Bangalore.80. A state level Empowered Committee for investment Program withrepresentatives from GoK and PMU of KUIDFC has been constituted andExecutive Director from Dharwad will be reporting to this committee as andwhen needed. The committee members include Additional Chief Secretary(Committee Chair), MD of KUIDFC (Committee Secretary), Principal Secretary ofthe Urban Development Department, Principal Secretary of PlanningDepartment, Secretary for municipalities and urban development authorities ofUrban Development Department, secretary for expenditure of the financedepartment and director of Directorate of Municipal Administration.81. Implementing Agency (IA): The ultimate implementation responsibility lies withULB in co ordination with various other Departments of GoK. The programmecomponent A, B, E will be implemented by ULB reporting to Divisional ProgramDirector. Under the component B, for bulk water supply, Karnataka urban WaterKUIDFC38WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationSupply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) will be acting on behalf of ULB reportingto Divisional Program Director. Slum upgradation will be done throughKarnataka Slum Clearance Board reporting to Executive Programme Director.Component D will be implemented through co ordination of Karnataka State Fire& Emergency Services, The lake Development Authority, Department ofInformation and relevant ULB reporting to Executive Programme Director.Component F will be implemented through DMA and or KUIDFC reporting toProgramme Director and Component G through KUIDFC reporting toProgramme Director.82. Other than the above institutional setup, District Level Programme SteeringCommittee will be set up in each district to monitor implementation ofsubprojects and institutional reforms. The District Level Programme SteeringCommittee shall consist of Deputy Commissioner of District, Divisional ProgramDirector from concerned divisional office, Municipal Commissioners’ / ChiefOfficers of Investment programme ULB and President / Chair of investmentprogramme ULB. The District Level Programme Steering Committee will bereporting to Executive Programme Director. The organization hierarchy is aspresented in Figure 2.KUIDFC39WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental Examination.Executing AgencyA state level EmpoweredCommittee for investmentProgramProgram Director(MD of KUIDFC)Executive Director atRegional Office, Dharwad.TechnicalAdminFinanceSocialDistrict LevelProgramme SteeringCommitteeDivisional Program Director(4 Divisional Program Officeat Bellary, Dharwad,Gulbarga & BelgaumConsultantImplementing AgencyULBKUWSDBKarnataka SlumClearance BoardKarnataka State Fire &Emergency Services,The lake DevelopmentAuthority,Department ofInformation andrelevant ULBDMA /KUIDFCKUIDFCWater SupplySewerageDrainageBulk WaterSupplySlumClearanceLake Development,Fire FightingInstitutionalDevelopmentInvestmentProgramAssistanceComponent A - Sanitation (Sewerage & Drainage)Component B – Water SupplyComponent C – Slum ImprovementComponent D –Non Municipal InfrastructureComponent E - Urban TransportationComponent F – Institutional DevelopmentComponent G - Investment Program AssistanceFigure 2.NKUSIP Implementing Organisation HierarchyKUIDFC40WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental Examination83. Implementation Agencies (IA) will oversee sub-project componentimplementation at the sub-project towns, where the Investment Program ULBwill implement sub-project components. The responsibilities of the IA shallinclude (i) carrying out detailed surveys, investigations and engineering designsof individual infrastructure components; (ii) tendering, evaluating bids andawarding works, contract administration, supervision and quality control; (iii)measuring works carried out by the contractors and certifying payments; (iv)conducting public awareness campaigns and participation programs, (v) carryingout environmental assessments; (vi) obtaining all statutory environmental andother clearances as applicable for each sub-project; and (vii) preparing monthlyreports. The Investment Program Consultants (PC) will assist the InvestmentProgram ULB in all the aforesaid activities; in the case of other IAs, the PC shallproof check designs and quality check construction quality.84. Thus, the responsibility fulfilling environmental requirements of GoI/GoK andconducting required level of environmental assessment as per ADB guidelineslies with the borrowing ULB. The Investment Program Consultants will assist theULB in this regard. The IEE/EIA reports prepared by ULB will be reviewed bythe PMU as per the ADB’s Environmental Guidelines and forwarded to ADB forreview and approval. In case of IEE reports, the ADB could delegate approval ofIEE reports fully to the PMU after reviewing the first two reports. However, allthe EIA reports shall be sent to ADB for approval.85. The mitigation measures identified through IEE/EIA are incorporated into theInvestment Program cycle. Mitigation measures, which are implemented by theContractor, shall form part of the Contract Documents. The other mitigationmeasures are undertaken by the ULB (itself or in assistance with InvestmentProgram Consultants) as specified in the IEE.KUIDFC41WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationTable 11.InvestmentProgramPhaseInstitutional Roles and ResponsibilitiesActivity Details ResponsibleAgencyPreconstructionphaseConstructionPhaseInvestment ProgramCategorizationConducting EAInvestment ProgramclearancesReview of EIA/IEEDisclosure of SEIA/SIEEIncorporation ofmitigation measures intoInvestment ProgramdesignReview of designdocumentsImplementation ofmitigation measuresEnvironmentalMonitoringPreparation of progressreportsConduct Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) for each subcomponentsusing REA checklistsReviewing the REA and assigning Investment Program category(Ea/Eb/Ec) based on NKUSIP Environmental Assessment Guidelinesand ADB GuidelinesConducting IEE/EIA based on the Investment Program categorizationConducting Public Consultation and information disclosurePreparation of SIEE/SEIAFulfilling GoK/GoI requirement such as clearances from otherGovernment AgenciesReviewing the EIA/IEE and SEIA/SIEE Reports to ensure complianceof the report as per ADB Guidelines and approval of the sameInformation disclosure -SIEE/SEIA reports should be made availableto the public, and on request IEE/EIA also made available.Incorporation of necessary mitigation measures identified in IEE/EIAin Investment Program design and in contract documents.Review of design and contractual documents for compliance ofmitigation measuresImplementation of necessary mitigation measuresEnvironmental monitoring as specified in monitoring plan duringconstruction stage; monitoring of implementation of mitigationmeasuresPreparation of monthly progress reports to be submitted to PMUincluding a section on implementation of the mitigation measuresULBPMUInvestmentProgramConsultantsULBPMUULBInvestmentProgramConsultantsPMUContractorInvestmentProgramConsultantsULB inassistance ofKUIDFC 42WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationInvestmentProgramPhaseOperationStageActivity Details ResponsibleAgencyReview of progressreportsEnvironmentalMonitoringPMU to review the progress reports, consolidate and send to ADBreviewConducting environmental monitoring, as specified in theenvironmental monitoring plan.PCPMUULBCompliance MonitoringCompliance monitoring to review the environmental performance ofsub-project component, if required and as specified in Monitoring PlanKSPCBKUIDFC 43WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationB. Training Needs86. As described in the above table the PMU will involve in monitoring theInvestment Program implementation while the ULB will implement theInvestment Program. It is therefore important that these agencies and particularlythe officials involved in the Investment Program to have understanding of theADB’s environmental assessment procedures and also of environmental issues ofvarious urban infrastructure components. As far as implementation of mitigationmeasures on site is concerned the Contractor will be involved. Hence, it isimportant to orient the contractors and supervisory staff towards theimplementation of mitigation measures and their consequences. Hence,considering the existing capabilities of the agencies involved in NKUSIP, thefollowing training program is suggested. The following Table 12 presents thesuggested training program.Table 12. Training Needs (2008 – 2016)Description Contents Schedule ParticipantsProgram 1Module 1 – Orientation 2 days • PMUOrientation Program • Investment Program Cycleofficials/ Workshop for and of NKUSIPinvolved inImplementing • ADBs EnvironmentaltheAgency andAssessment GuidelinesInvestmentExecuting AgencyProgram• EA requirements of NKUSIP• Indian Environmental Laws& Regulations relating tourban infrastructureInvestment Program• Environmental impacts ofurban infrastructureInvestment ProgramsModule 2 EnvironmentalAssessment Process• Investment Programcategorization as per ADB• IEE/EIA process, Formatsand Reports• Identification ofEnvironmental Impacts• Identification MitigationMeasures• Formulation ofEnvironmental ManagementPlan• Implementation and• ULB officialsinvolved inInvestmentProgramimplementationKUIDFC44WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationDescription Contents Schedule ParticipantsMonitoring• Summary EIA/IEEs• Review of EIA/IEE reportsto comply with ADBrequirements• Incorporation of mitigatingmeasures in the InvestmentProgram design andcontractsProgram - 2Orientation Program/ Workshop forContractors andSupervisory staffProgram - 3Experience SharingModule 1 Implementation ofMitigation Measures• Environmental issuesrelated urban infrastructureInvestment Programsduring construction• Implementation ofmitigation measures• Monitoring ofimplementationModule – Experiences and BestPractices• Experiences onimplementation in terms ofenvironmental concerns ofimplemented InvestmentPrograms• Best Practices followed1 day • Contractorsinvolved inNKUSIP• Supervisorystaff of ULB1 day(everyalternativeyear fromthe start ofInvestmentProgram, i.e.2008)• PMUofficials• ULB officials• Local NGOsC. Environmental Monitoring Plans87. The following tables indicate the recommended environmental monitoringprograms for sewerage component in Hubli. The monitoring program has beendeveloped based on the impacts identified on various environmental parametersin the earlier section.KUIDFC45WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationTable 13. Environmental Monitoring Plan for Sewerage SystemMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredA. Design/Location Stage MonitoringCheck for Construction related impacts andmitigation measures - Incorporation ofmitigation measures into the bidding andcivil contract documentsAll designs of components include properconsideration of environment (i.e., waterand air quality, noise pollution, sludgemanagement)Location Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityN.A. Verification of contract documents One-off inspectionbefore signing ofthe contractN.A. Proposed designs of DSC One time beforefinal design phaseDesign of occupational safety measures N.A. Proposed designs of DSC One time beforefinal design phaseTraining programs for staff by consultants N.A. As needed beforeand duringimplementationGas monitoring for sewage pipes - Adequate Sewer pipes Gas monitoring in the sewerage Monthly once asmonitoring of gas may not be possible due and Manholes networkpart of Plantto distant manhole spacing. Manhole shalloperationbe designed considering worker/s safety.All location and design related mitigationmeasures to mitigate loss of amenity andnuisance; and sludge disposal. Appropriatedesign of process and layout is required.Disposal of treated waste water – Sale oftreated wastewater to farmers for irrigationand usage of treated waste water forponding systems for aquacultureN.A.Incorporation of mitigation measuresin the design including air dispersionmodeling for STP site.Checking/Verification of Investmentprogram Design documentsOne-off inspectionof designsPMUSTP Site observation; farmer survey Monthly ULBProgramConsultants (PC)PCPCULB with theassistance ofProgramconsultantsPMU/ULB/ProgramconsultantsKUIDFC46WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredB. Construction Stage MonitoringMonitoring of water quality of the nallahflowing adjacent to the STP site.Location Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilitySTP site One time grab sampling once Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCAll construction related mitigationmeasures; Construction site managementplan to control dust and noise nuisance, androad blocksImplementation of Construction sitemanagement plan: dust and noise nuisanceat site; and traffic maintenanceN.A.Sewer layingsites andsurroundingsIncorporation of mitigation measuresin the contract documents Verificationof contract documents before signingthe contractMonitoring of air quality and noise isnot required. The implementation ofmitigation measures (usage ofstandard equipment complying withCPCB Noise Standards forconstruction equipments) andassessment of the situation throughvisual inspection and interviews withlocal people shall be ensured.One-off inspectionof contractdocumentPMUWeekly Contractor andULB with theassistance ofInvestmentProgramConsultantsBeneficial usage of waste soil (construction,land raising, infill)All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCWaste soil removal as soon as it is excavated All sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCUsage of tarpaulins to cover soil whentransported on trucksAll sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCAvoidance of narrow local roads whentransporting soilFrom STP Observations off site; CC record Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCAvoidance of transporting soil during peaktraffic periodsFrom STP Observations on and off site Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCCoverage or damping down stockpiled soil Inhabited Site observations Weekly Contractor/KUIDFC47WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredLocation Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityin dry weather areas PMU/ULB/PCConduction of all excavation work in the dryseasonAll sites Site observations Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCPumping groundwater from excavated areasand provide to farmersSTP site Site observations; farmer survey Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCLeaving spaces for access between moundsof soilNetwork sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCProvision for planks/walkways to allowpeople & vehicles to cross open trenchesNetwork sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCRemoval of trees only if it cannot be avoided All sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCPlantation and maintenance of two trees forevery one removedAll sites Observations on/off site; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PC*Compensation for businesses for lostincomeWhererequiredShopkeeper survey; LSGD record As needed Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCIncrease of workforce in inhabited areas tofinish work quicklyNetwork sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCAdvance information to shopkeepers andresidents of workNetwork sites Resident surveys; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCConfirmation of location of infrastructureand avoid these sitesNetwork sites Site observation; design reports Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCLocation of water and sewer pipes onopposite sides of roadsNetwork sites Site observation; design reports Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCIntegration of subprojects to conducttrenching at same timeNetwork sites Site observation; design reports Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCWork conduction during light traffic Network sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCKUIDFC48WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredLocation Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityNetwork sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCNetwork sites Observations off site: CC record Weekly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCEnsuring that police provide trafficdiversions when requiredProper planning for transport routes toavoid narrow streets, important or fragilebuildings, religious and tourism sitesProper planning of work to avoid peak Network sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/traffic and main festival/tourism seasonPMU/ULB/PCAvoidance of using pneumatic drills near Network sites Site observations; CC records Weekly Contractor/buildings at risk from vibrationPMU/ULB/PCUsage of modern vehicles and machinery All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/and proper maintenance as specifiedPMU/ULB/PCConsultation with authorities, custodians of Network sites Site observations; CC records; resident Monthly Contractor/buildings, communities to address keysurveysPMU/ULB/PCissues and avoid working at sensitive timesPreparation and implementation of a site All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/H&S Plan (safety of workers/public)PMU/ULB/PCExclusion of public from the site All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCEnsuring that workers wear Personal All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/Protective EquipmentPMU/ULB/PCProvision for Health and Safety training for All sites CC records; worker interviews Monthly Contractor/all personnelPMU/ULB/PCFollowing of documented procedures for all All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/site activitiesPMU/ULB/PCMaintenance of accident reports and records All sites CC records Monthly Contractor/PMU/ULB/PCEmploy at least 50% of workforce from All sites CC records; worker interviews Monthly Contractor/communities near sitesPMU/ULB/PCKUIDFC49WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredC. Operation Stage MonitoringBaseline water qualityClogging of drainsPotential for gas explosion in Pipes – gasmonitoringOdor emission control at STP and SewerageSystemCheck for contamination of ground water/agricultural fields due to discharge ofuntreated/partially treated (STP treated)sewagei) Influent wastewater qualityLocation Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityNallah flowingadjacent to theSTPSewer networksitesSewer pipesSTP and SewernetworkInlet of STPWater quality testing for parameterssuch as pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS,coliforms, etc.Proper maintenance with periodicalcleaning or scrapping of drains or desilting/de-weeding,etc.Gas monitoring in the seweragenetworkProper operation and Maintenance ofthe Sewerage and STP system.Frequent flushing or scraping.Solid separation; keeping solidstockpiles dry and preferably coveredor compost them.Windbreaks to reduce airflow acrossSTP.Buffer zone in the form of landscapingand earthwork shall be created andwell maintained around the STP site.-Analysis of Wastewater characteristicsincluding heavy metals such asMercury (as Hg), Lead (as Pb),Cadmium (as Cd), Chromium (as Cr),Monthly once aspart of PlantoperationMonthly once aspart of PlantoperationMonthly once aspart of PlantoperationRegular/routine –daily maintenance-Monthlyonce as partof PlantoperationULBULBULBULBULBKUIDFC50WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be Monitoredii) Treated wastewater quality at outletdischarge point of STPImplementation of Sludge Management Plan- Check for health hazards due to sludgehandling -Health status of STP staffinvolved in sludge handlingEmergency plan for Power supplymanagement to minimize risks on thereceiving watersLocation Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityZinc (as Zn) and Nickel (as Ni)Outlet of STPAnalysis of treated wastewatercharacteristics to comply with PCBdisposal standards:BOD < 30mg/l •pH – 6.5 –8.0SS < 100mg/lSeasonal (fourseasons) as thirdparty monitoringULBN.A. Health check up for STP staff Yearly once ULBPumpingStation andSTPUnder emergency situations such aspower failure in the pumping stations,diesel operated generators have beenproposed. In case of failure ofgenerators, the sewage collected in thewell will be pumped using dieselpump sets, conveyed by truck andproperly disposed into the STP. Incase of failure of screens, the sewagewill bebypassed to the wet well. In STP also,generator has been provided to tacklethe power problem. Approval fromKSPCB will be obtained.Whenever there ispower (regularsupply) failureDetection and repairing of sewer leaks Network sites Site observation; resident survey Monthly ULBrapidly and effectivelySale of dried inert sludge to farmers to STP Site observation; farmer survey Monthly ULBULBKUIDFC51WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationMitigation Activities / Measures &Parameters to be MonitoredLocation Monitoring Method Frequency Mitigation/MonitoringResponsibilityfertilize landAdvance information of work toNetwork sites Resident surveys Monthly ULBshopkeepers and residentsProvision of walkways/planks for public Network sites Site observation; resident survey Monthly ULBand vehiclesRequesting police to divert traffic ifNetwork sites Site observations Monthly ULBnecessaryAvoidance of usage of drills or heavy Network sites Site observations Monthly ULBvehicles near fragile buildingsCompletion of work quickly in sensitive Network sites Site observations; OMC records Monthly ULBareasConsultation with communities to avoid Network sites Site observation; resident survey Monthly ULBworking during sensitive periodsPreparation and operation of H&S plan to All sites Site observations; OMC records Monthly ULBprotect workers and citizensEconomic benefits to local people - STP STP Employer record; worker survey Monthly ULBworkers should be residents of neighbouringareasSurvey of chemical and bacteriological STP Water quality sampling/analysis Monthly for 5 ULBquality of STP effluentyearsBacteriological surveys of dried STP sludge STP Bacterial sampling/analysis Monthly for 5 ULByearsSurvey of public health and incidence ofwater borne diseaseHDMC area Hospital records; resident surveys Annual for 6 years ULBKUIDFC52WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationTable 14. Occupational Health Risks and Safety Plan for WorkersComponents Location Activities Health Risks Safety Measures Monitoring Responsibility1. Construction StageSewerageSystemAll constructionsitesContractor,PMU and ULB2. Operation StageSewerageSystemSewer networksand STP siteTrenching andlaying of pipelinesHandling ofequipments andmachinesLoading,transportationand unloading ofequipments /constructionmaterialsRepair work andde-siltingSewer cleaning –Respiratory problemsdue to dust, accidentsdue to trafficproblems, loadingand unloading, andstock piling causinginjuries or deathEye irritation,Respiratory problemsand skin problemsProviding personalprotectiveequipments such ashelmet, mask, boots,gloves, etc.Traffic Managementand Construction siteaccess controlProviding first aidand safety training toconstruction staffRemoval of excess orwaste materialsimmediately from thesite after completionof the work andwetting of the areaFollowingdocumentedprocedures for all siteactivitiesMaintenance ofaccident reports andrecordsProviding personalprotectiveequipments such asDaily inspectionthroughoutconstructionstage. Monthlyinspection ofaccident reportsand complaintsregisterMonthlyinspection ofoperation andULBKUIDFC53WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationComponents Location Activities Health Risks Safety Measures Monitoring Responsibilitysewage mixedwith hazardousmaterials andindustrial wasteTreating groundwatercontaminationsuch as allergy andinjuriesmask, boots, gloves,etc.Immediate medicalattention and first aidmaintenance;and accidentrecordsGas monitoringin sewer pipesChlorineHandlingHandling ofchemicals otherthan ChlorineSludge handlingRespiratory problems– allergy, nausea,asphyxia, etc.Eye irritation,Respiratory problems- allergy, nausea,asphyxia, etc. andskin problemsFirst aid andawareness training tostaffStorage of chemicalsin a cool, dry, wellventilatedarea intightly sealedcontainersTraining to operatorsfor safe handling ofchemicalsInstallation of safetyshowers and eyewash units/stationsnear all chlorineusing units/areasImmediate medicalattention – first aid,at emergencyHealth check-up forSTP staffMonthlyinspection ofoperation andmaintenancerecordsMonthly healthcheck-up forworkersMaintenance ofaccident reportsand recordsULBKUIDFC54WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationD. Cost Estimates of Environmental Monitoring Plan88. A preliminary cost estimate has been made for implementation of proposedEnvironmental Monitoring Plan for NKUSIP program in HDMC, which ispresented in Table 15, below.Table 15. Block Cost Estimates for Environmental Monitoring Plan.Sl.No Item Sampling Method /Frequency ofMonitoringCost perAnnum(Rs)1. Water quality monitoring during operation period1.1. Water quality of the nallah flowing Grab sample / Once 5,000.00adjacent to the STP@ approx. Rs. 5000/ sample for monitoring and analysis.2. Water quality monitoring during operation period2.1. Sewage quality at the inlet of STP @approx. Rs. 5000 / sample formonitoring and analysis.Grab sample / Once ina month60,000.002.2. Treated sewage quality monitoring atthe outlet of STP @ approx. Rs. 5000 /sample for monitoring and analysis.2.3. Treated sewage quality monitoring bythird party @ approx. Rs. 5000 /sample for monitoring and analysis.3. Sludge quality monitoring @ approx.Rs. 5000 / sample for monitoring andanalysis.Grab sample / Once ina monthGrab sample / Once infour season per yearGrab sample / Once intwo years60,000.0020,000.002,500.00Total 147,500.0089. Cost of training programs will be part of the capacity enhancement program ofNKUSIP.KUIDFC55WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationVI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATIONDISCLOSUREA. Overview90. A two tier consultation process was adopted for NKUSIP for informationdisclosure and making all the concerned people involved in the project.Institutional consultations were conducted with the Governmental Departmentssuch as Planning Department, Urban Development Board, Public WorksDepartment, Pollution Control Board, Karnataka Urban Water Supply andDrainage Board, Urban Local Bodies, etc. Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporationhas resolved to adopt the CAS Technology for HDMC as it suits the requirementsof the ULB.91. Public consultation involved focus group discussions were conducted on16.04.’09 and 17.04.’09. The people residing along the project activity areas wereconsulted during topographical surveys and site visits and due discussions weremade regarding the proposals. It was observed that people are willing to extendtheir co operation as the proposed activities are supposed to enhance the livingstandard of the public. Issues raised during public consultation are presented inTable 16.Table 16. Issues Addressed during Public Consultation along STP Site, HubliSl.No Issues Raised during Focus Mitigation MeasuresGroup Discussion1. Operation and Maintenance ofSTP. Ill maintenance will resultin nuisance to public throughodour, mosquito and result inpublic health risk.STP will be maintained properly by HDMCwith a trail run for one month by thecontractor and during the trial run thelabours of HDMC will be trained for thesatisfactorily operation and maintenance ofthe system.2. Impact on receiving waterbodies during shut down foroperation and maintenance ofthe system at regular intervals.3. Impact on land values due toproximity to STP site.The shut down of the system formaintenance will be done in modules suchthat there will not be total system shut downwhich will have severe impact on receivingwater bodies.The visual screens, landscaping and properoperation and maintenance of the systemwill nullify the impact on the surroundingdue to STP operation; hence there will havenegligible impact on land values ofsurrounding areas.KUIDFC56WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationB. Redress of Grievances92. Grievances will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO.Grievances not redressed by the NGO will be brought to the grievanceredress committee (GRC) established in each Investment Program district.The GRC process is designed to be transparent, gender responsive, culturallyappropriate and commensurate to the risks and adverse impacts of theproject, as well as readily accessible to all segments of the affected people.Affected people are to be appropriately informed about the mechanismthrough media and public outlets. This participatory process shall ensure thatall views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated inthe design and implementation process.93. A District Level Project Steering Committee (DLPSC) headed by theConcerned District Commissioner (DC) has been established under theNKUSIP project vide GO: No N. A. E. 45 PRJ 04 dated 18/06/04 for 21 towns,including Bijapur. In addition to the functions of the committee, GrievanceRedress was included as additional function vide GO: No N. A. E. 167 PRJ 05dated 22/09/05 for the same towns. Hence, a grievance redress mechanism isin place for the project.KUIDFC57WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationVII. FINDING AND RECOMMENDATIONSA. FindingsBased on the screening of environmental impacts, all the proposed sub-projectcomponents in Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation are found to be environmentallyacceptable and therefore able to proceed to the implementation phase. In most cases,particular environmental issues identified are those that are typical for the type ofcomponent, and a range of proven mitigation strategies exist to address them. Table 17indicates the environmental consideration of the proposed infrastructure components.Table 17. Environmental Issues of Infrastructure ComponentsInfrastructure Environmental Impact IssueComponentSewage treatment • Sludge handling and disposalplant and sewerage • Construction and operationupgradationimpactsEnvironmentalMitigationsAppropriate mitigationmeasures as suggested94. As described above, most impacts are relevant to typical construction andoperation. The important sets of mitigation measures, which are relevant to mostof the components, include preparation of activity plans using appropriatemitigation measures identified in the earlier sections. These activity plansinclude:i) Sludge Management and Disposal Plan (to address sludge handling anddisposal impacts at the STP).ii) Health Risk Plan (to address the health related impacts of the STP workersand Sanitary workers)95. These activity plans should be prepared by the ULB associated by InvestmentProgram Consultant as compendium of the relevant mitigation measuresidentified in earlier section. They should form part of the contractualarrangements with construction contractors, or directly implemented by the ULBas facility operator, as required ‘ Work Practices’.B. Recommendations96. It is recommended that the PMU should be involved in monitoring theimplementation of those components that are critical to acceptable environmentalperformance of the component. Owing to the location of proposed facilities andgeographical setting of the town/region as a whole, no major impacts envisagedKUIDFC58WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental Examinationfrom any of the proposed sub-component Investment Programs in HDMC. Inview of this importance, the PMU is delegated with the monitoring responsibilityof the design stage to ensure the environmental sustainability of the NKUSIP.KUIDFC59WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationVIII. CONCLUSIONS97. It may be emphasized that, owning to: (i) scale of activity, (ii) location of theproposed sub-project component, and (iii) ‘no environmental sensitivity’ of thesub-project town, none of the components required to go through the process ofEIA. It may be emphasized that the present IEE, which identifies potentialimpacts and suggests appropriate mitigation measures, is sufficient enough tosafeguard the environment. There are no significant adverse impacts, which areirreversible or may lead to considerable loss/destruction of environment,envisaged. All the impacts are simple and moreover proven mitigation measuresexists to minimize/mitigate the same. Hence, no further study such as an EIA isrequired.KUIDFC60WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationAPPENDICESKUIDFC61WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationAppendix 1.Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) ChecklistSEWAGE TREATMENTInstructions:This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is tobe attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted tothe Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department.This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in aRegional Department. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensionsare adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntaryresettlement, (ii) indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and(v) gender and development. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identifypotential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.Country/Project Title:Sector Division:India / North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment ProgramUrban DevelopmentSCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKSB. Project SitingIs the project area• Densely populated?• Heavy with development activities?√√• Adjacent to or within any environmentallysensitive areas?• Cultural heritage site √ Chandramowleswara Templelocated near to Unkal lake is aprotected monument; but noimpact on the protectedstructure is anticipated as thesewer laning is only along theexisting road.• Protected Area √• Wetland √• Mangrove √KUIDFC62WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationSCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS• Estuarine √• Buffer zone of protected area √• Special area for protecting biodiversity √• Bay √A. Potential Environmental ImpactsWill the Project cause…• Impairment of historical/culturalmonuments/areas and loss/damage to thesesites?• Interference with other utilities and blocking ofaccess to buildings; nuisance to neighboring areasdue to noise, smell, and influx of insects, rodents,etc.?√√The sewer network will be laidalong the existing road networkwhich will not encroach in toprotected monument so theactivity will not pose anydamage to monuments.During the construction stage ofunderground sewer lines, trafficand human activities will betemporarily interfered alongwith pollution due to dustgeneration and noise due tooperation of constructionmachineries. Trafficmanagement plan with propersign boards, sprinkling of waterfor dust suppression, stockingof construction materials awayfrom the densely built up havebeen suggested.• dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people √ No land acquisition is requiredfor project implementation sothere is no resettlement ofpeople.• Impairment of downstream water quality due toinadequate sewage treatment or release ofuntreated sewage?• Overflows and flooding of neighboring propertieswith raw sewage?√√The proposed system isdesigned to meet the dischargenorms of Inland Surface wateras suggested by CentralPollution Control Board. It issuggested that the STP systemshould be properly maintainedto ensure the efficiency oftreatment and also no industrialwaste / effluents shoulddischarge to sewer lines whichwill affect treatment.Periodic maintenance of sewerlines has been suggested in theEMP to avoid overflowing andflooding of neighboringproperties.KUIDFC63WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationSCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS• Environmental pollution due to inadequatesludge disposal or industrial waste dischargesillegally disposed in sewers?√ Sludge has to be disposed inpre-identified disposal sites toavoid surface water and soilpollution.It is suggested in EMP that theKSPCB and Hubli DharwadMunicipal Corporation has toensure that no industrialeffluent will illegally getdischarged to the sewer lines.• Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civilworks?• Discharge of hazardous materials into sewers,resulting in damage to sewer system and dangerto workers?• Inadequate buffer zone around pumping andtreatment plants to alleviate noise and otherpossible nuisances, and protect facilities?• Social conflicts between construction workersfrom other areas and community workers?• Road blocking and temporary flooding due toland excavation during the rainy season?√√√√√It is suggested in EMP that allconstruction machineries usedwill comply with the noisestandards as suggested byCentral Pollution ControlBoard.It is suggested in EMP thatKSPCB and Hubli DharwadMunicipal Corporation has toensure that no hazardous wastewill be illegally discharged in tosewer lines.Buffer zone with screens andlandscaping is suggested toprovide proper shielding suchthat operation of STP will nothave nuisance to surroundings.The local labour force will beutilized by the contractor forconstruction activities andhence there is no possibility forsocial conflict regardingemployment opportunitiesduring construction phase.Road blocking and Traffic rerouting will be required duringconstruction stage of sewer.lines. Temporary flooding isnot anticipated as there is nodeep excavation or filling of lowlaying area envisaged in theproject.• Noise and dust from construction activities? √ It is suggested in the EMP thatall the construction machineriesshould comply with the noisestandards as suggested byCentral Pollution ControlBoard. Sprinkling of watershould be done along theconstruction area for dustsuppression.KUIDFC64WSAPL

NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche II Sub-Projects in Hubli-Dharwad CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationSCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS• Traffic disturbances due to construction materialtransport and wastes?√ Traffic management with rerouting of traffic duringconstruction period is requiredto avoid conflict of publictransport with constructionmaterial / waste transport.• Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ The construction waste waterwill be channeled such that itwill have sufficient time tosettle the solids and do notdeteriorate water quality ofdischarging courses.• Hazards to public health due to overflowflooding, and groundwater pollution due tofailure of sewerage system?• Deterioration of water quality due to inadequatesludge disposal or direct discharge of untreatedsewage water?• Contamination of surface and ground waters dueto sludge disposal on land?• Health and safety hazards to workers from toxicgases and hazardous materials which may becontained in sewage flow and exposure topathogens in sewage and sludge?√ Regular maintenances of sewerline have to be carried out toavoid over flow of sewer linesand related impact of publichealth due to pollution.There is no possibility forgroundwater pollution due tofailure in sewerage system asthe ground water table issufficiently deep (30-50 feet )√ Sludge from Cyclic ActivatedSludge Sewage Treatment Planthas to be removed at regularintervals to avoid resuspensionin the treated waterand there by deterioratingtreated water quality.Direct discharge of untreatedsewage water is not anticipated.√ Sludge should be disposed offonly in pre-identified disposalsites. The sludge disposal areasshould be properly lined withgeosynthetic lining such that itwill not leach to the nearbywater courses / land andpollute environment.√ Mixing of hazardous /industrial effluents with sewagemay result in toxic gasformation in sewer and STPwhich should be avoidedthrough proper law andenforcement.The sewer cleaning and STPworkers should be providedprotective measures such asboots, masks etc to avoidexposure to pathogens insewage and sludge.KUIDFC65WSAPL

Appendix 2.Notification on Prohibited and Regulated Areas aroundProtected Monuments

THE GAZETTE OF INDIADEPARTMENT OF CULTURE(ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA)NEW DELHI, THE 16 TH JUNE 1992(ARCHAEOLOGY)S.O.1764.—Whereas by the notification of theGovernment of India in the Department of Culture, Archaeological Survey of Indiano. S.O. 1447 dated the 15 th May 1991, published in the Gazette of India, part II,Section 3, sub-section (ii) dated the 25 th May 1991, the Central Government gaveone month’s notice of its intention to declare areas upto 100 meters from theprotected limits and further beyond it upto 200 meters near or adjoining protectedmonuments to be prohibited and regulated areas respectively for purposes ofboth mining operation and construction;And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the public on the 5 thJune 1991:And whereas objections to the making of such declaration received fromthe person interested in the said areas have been considered by the CentralGovernment.Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by rule 32 of theAncient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959, theCentral Government hereby declares the said areas to be prohibited andregulated areas. This shall be in addition to and not in any way prejudice tosimilar declarations already made in respect of monuments at Fatehpur Sikri;Mamallapuram; Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh; Thousand PillaredTemple, Hanamkonda, district Warangal, Andhra Pradesh; Sher Shah’s Tomb,Sasaram, Bihar; Rock Edict of Ashoka, Kopbal, district Raichur, Karnataka; FortWall, Bijapur, Karnataka; Gomateswara Statue at Sravanabelagola, districtHassan, Karnataka; Elephanata Caves, Gharapuri, district Kolaba, Maharashtra.[No. F. 8/2/90-M]M.C. JOSHI,Director General.31

Appendix 3.Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959

THE GAZETTE OF INDIAEXTRAORDINARYPART II-SECTION 3 – SUB-SECTION (ii)PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY********NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1959/ASVINA 23, 1881********MINISTRY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSNOTIFICATIONSNEW DELHI, THE 15 TH OCTOBER, 1959S.O. 2306.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the Ancient Monumentsand Archaeological Sires and Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958), the Central Government herebymakes the following rules, the same having been previously published in the Gazette of India,Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii), dated the 8 th August, 1959, as required by sub-section (1) of thesaid section.ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICALSITES AND REMAINS RULES 1959CHAPTER IPRELIMINARY1. Short title, date and commencement: (1) These rules may be called the AncientMonuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959.(2) They extend to the whole of India, but rules 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30 shall not apply tothe State of Jammu and Kashmir.(3) They shall come into force on the 15 th day of October, 1959. 11. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires.—(a)(b)“construction” means the construction of any structure and includes additions to oralterations of an existing building;“copying”, together with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, meansthe preparation of copies by drawing or by photography or by mould or by squeezingand includes the preparation of a cinematographic film 2 [and video film] with the aid of ahand-camera which is capable of taking films of not more than eight millimeters andwhich does not require the use of a stand or involve any special previous arrangement;1 Vide S.O. 2307, dated 15.10.19592 Vide GSR 90, dated 30.01.1991

(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)“filming”, together with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, meansthe preparation of a cinematographic film 1 [including video film] with the aid of a camerawhich is capable of taking films of more than eight millimeters and which requires theuse of a stand or involves other special previous arrangements;“form” means a form set out in the Third Schedule;“mining operation” means any operation for the purpose of searching for or obtainingminerals and includes quarrying, excavating, blasting and any operation of a likenature;“prohibited area” or “regulated area” means an area near or adjoining a protectedmonument which the Central Government has, by notification in the Official Gazette,declared to be a prohibited area, or, as the case may be, a regulated area, forpurposes of mining operation or construction or both;“Schedule” means a Schedule to these rules; and“section” means a section of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites andRemains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958).CHAPTER IIACCESS TO PROTECTED MONUMENTS3. Monuments governed by agreement.—(1) Access to protected monuments in respect ofwhich an agreement has been entered into between the owner and the Central Governmentunder section 6, or in respect of which an order has been made by that Government undersection 9, shall be governed by the provisions of the agreement or, as the case may be, theorder; and nothing in rules 4, 5, 6 or 7 shall be construed as affecting any such agreement ororder.(2) A copy of the relevant provisions of every such agreement or order shall be exhibited ina conspicuous part of the monument concerned.4. Parts of monuments not open.—The Director-General may, by order, direct that 2 [anyprotected monument or any specified part thereof] shall not be open, permanently or for aspecified period, to any person other than an archaeological officer, his agents, subordinatesand workmen and any other Government servant on duty at such part.5. Monuments when kept open.--(1) The protected monument specified in the First Scheduleshall remain open during the hours specified against them in that schedule; protectedmonuments which are not so specified and to which neither rule 3 nor rule 4 applied shallremain open from sunrise to sunset:3 [Provided that an archaeological officer, or any officer of the Archaeological Surveyof India authorised by him in this behalf may, by notice to be exhibited in a conspicuouspart of a protected monument, direct that a protected monument or part thereof shall.—(i)Be kept open beyond the said period; or1 Vide GSR 90, dated 30.01.19912 Vide GSR 800 (E), dated 17.10.2000 with effect from 28.10.20003 Vide S.O. 5002, dated 13.12.19692

(ii)Be closed temporarily for such period as may be specifiedby the notice].(2) Nothing in this rule or in rule 6 shall apply to an archaeological officer, his agents,subordinates and workmen or to any other Government servant on duty at a protectedmonument.6. Entrance fee.—1 [No person above the age of fifteen years shall enter any protected monument or part thereof.—(a) Specified as category A monuments in Part I of the Second Schedule,2 [except on payment as follows:(i) Citizens of India – Rs. 10/- per head;(ii) Others - 3 [[US $ 5 or Indian Rs. 250/-]] per head.](b) Specified as category B monuments in Part II of the Second Schedule,2 [except on payment as follows;(i) Citizens of India – Rs. 5/- per head;4 [* * *](ii) Others - 3 [[US $ 2 or Indian Rs. 100/-]] per head.]5 [Provided further that an archaeological officer, or any officer of theArchaeological Survey of India authorised by him in this behalf may exempt, membersof delegations sponsored by the Central Government or a State Government, StateGuest and persons accompanying such delegations or guest, from the payment of suchfee.]6 [Provided also that the Director-General may, by order, direct that, on suchoccasions and for such periods as may be specified in the order, no fee shall becharged for entry into a protected monument or part thereof.]7. Holding of meetings, etc., in monuments.—(1) No protected monument shall be used forthe purpose of holding any meeting, reception, party, conference or entertainment exceptunder and in accordance with a permission in writing granted by the Central Government.(2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply to any meeting, reception, party, conference orentertainment, which is held in pursuance of a recognized religious usage or custom.8. Prohibition of certain acts within monuments.—No person shall, within a protectedmonument,--1 Vide GSR 688(E), dated 24.09.2001, w.e.f. 1.10.2001.2 Vide GSR 800(E), dated 17.10.2000, w.e.f. 28.10.2000.3 Vide GSR 688(E), dated 24.09.2001, w.e.f. 1.10.2001.4 Word “Provided that on every Friday, no such fee shall be charged”. Omitted by GSR 848(E) dated 3.11.2000. w.e.f. 3.11.2000.5 Vide S.O. 3520, dated 20.11.1966.6 Vide S.O. 5002, dated 13.12.1969.3

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)do any act which causes or is likely to cause damage or injury to any part of themonument; ordischarge any fire-arms; orcook or consume food except in areas, if any, permitted to be used for that purpose; or1 [hawk or sell any goods or wares or canvas any custom for such goods or wares ordisplay any advertisement in any form or show a visitor round or take his photographfor monetary consideration, except under the authority of, or under, and in accordancewith the conditions of, a licence granted by an archaeological officer;]beg for alms; orviolate any practice, usage or custom applicable to or observed in the monument; orbring, for any purpose other than the maintenance of the monument,(i)(ii)any animal, orany vehicle except in areas reserved for the parking thereof.9. Penalty.—Whoever—(i)(ii)unlawfully enters any protected monument or part thereof at a timewhen, under these rules, it is not to be kept open, orunlawfully enters any protected monument in respect of which anorder has been made under rule 5, or(iii) contravenes of any of the provisions of rule 6 or rule 7 or rule 8,shall be punishable with fine which may be extended to five hundred rupees.CHAPTER IIICONSTRUCTION AND OTHER OPERATIONSIN PROTECTED AREAS10. Permission required for construction, etc.—(1) No person shall undertake anyconstruction or mining operation within a protected area except under and in accordance witha permission granted in this behalf by the Central Government.(2) Every application for permission under sub-rule (1) shall be made to the CentralGovernment in Form-I at least three months before the date of commencement of theconstruction or operation.11. Licence required for excavation.—No person other than an archaeological officer or anofficer authorised by him in this behalf shall undertake any excavation for archaeologicalpurposes in any protected area except under and in accordance with the terms andconditions of a licence granted under rule 13.1 Vide S.O. 935, dated 16.02.1971.4

12. Application for licence.—Every application for a licence shall be in Form-II and be made tothe Director-General at least three months before the proposed date of the commencementof the excavation operations.13. Grant or refusal of licence.—(1) On receipt of an application under rule 12, the Director-General may grant a licence in Form-III if he is satisfied that, having regard to the status ofthe applicant, the competence of the director of excavation operations, the adequacy of thestaff to be employed and other relevant factors, the licence may be granted to the applicant:Provided that no licence shall be granted unless the applicant has furnished securityof such amount not exceeding rupees ten thousand as the Director-General may, havingregard to the circumstances of each case, require.(2) The Director-General, by order, may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to granta licence in any particular case.14. Period of licence,--Every licence shall be in force for such period not exceeding three yearsas may be specified in the licence:Provided that the Director-General may, on application made to him at least onemonth before the expiry of a licence, extend its period by one year at a time so that theaggregate period does not exceed five years.15. Cancellation of licence,--The Director-General may, by order, cancel a licence grantedunder rule 13 if he is satisfied that the conduct of the excavation operations has not beensatisfactory or in accordance with the conditions of the licence, or if any further securitydemanded under rule 18 has not been deposited within the specified time:Provided that no licence shall be cancelled unless the licensee has been given anopportunity to make his objections.16. Conditions of licence,--Every licence shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:(a)(b)(c)(d)the licence shall not be transferable;the licensee shall give to the Director-General, the Collector and the owner of theland to be excavated at least fifteen days’ notice in writing of the commencement ofthe excavation operations;the licensee shall produce the licence before the District Magistrate or the DistrictSuperintendent of Police concerned or an archaeological officer, if so required;the excavation operations shall be conducted under the supervision of the directornamed in the licence who shall be present at the excavation operations for at leastthree-fourths of the period of the operations;(e) the licensee shall not, without the permission of the Director-General, dismantle or disturbany structures found during the excavation operations and shall make adequatearrangements for the safety of such structures and of the excavated antiquities till theyare taken charge of by the Director-General;(f) The licensee shall not subject any antiquities recovered during the excavation operationsto any chemical or electrolytic process of cleaning without the written permission of theDirector-General;5

(g) An archaeological officer or his representative may inspect the excavation operations orany antiquities recovered during the operations and make notes on or copy or film theexcavated structures and antiquities;(h) The licensee shall not discontinue the excavation operations unless he has given at leastfifteen days’ notice in writing to the Director-General;(i) At the conclusion of the excavation operations, the licensee shall give notice in writing tothe owner of the land specifying the nature of the antiquities, if any, recovered during theoperations;(j) The licensee shall, within three months of the completion of the excavation operations,submit to the Director General a summary report of the results of the excavation, andwhere the operations are carried on for a period of more than three months such reportshall be submitted every quarter, and it shall be open to the Director-General to publishthe report in his reports or reviews; and(k) The licensee shall as soon as practicable submit a report in Form IV to the CentralGovernment through the Director General on the antiquities recovered during theexcavation operations.17. Recovery from security.—The Director-General may, by order, direct the deduction, fromthe security furnished by a licensee under rule 13, of—(a) the value of any antiquities recovered during the excavation operations and lost ordestroyed while in the custody of the licensee; and(b) any compensation payable by the Central Government under section 27 to the owner oroccupier of the land excavated by the licensee.18. Demand of further security.—Where during the currency of a licence, any amount hasbeen recovered under rule 17, the Director-General may require the licensee, within suchtime as he may specify, to deposit such further sum as security as is equivalent to theamount so recovered.19. Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the Director-General under rule 13 or rule 15or rule 17 may prefer an appeal to the Central Government; and the decision of thatGovernment on such appeal shall be final.20. Return of security.—On expiration or earlier cancellation of a licence, the security depositedby the licensee or the balance thereof remaining after deduction of any amount under rule 17shall be returned to him.21. Publication of the result of excavation.—Save as otherwise provided in rule 16, theDirector-General shall not, without the consent of the licensee, publish the results of theexcavation unless the licensee has failed to publish the results within the period specified bythe Director-General in this behalf.22. Retention of antiquities by licensee.—The Central Government may, by order, subject tosuch terms and conditions as may be specified, permit the licensee to retain such of theantiquities recovered during the excavation operations as may be specified therein:6

Provided that human relics of historical importance and antiquities, which, in the opinion ofthe Central Government, are of national importance, shall not be permitted to be retained bythe licensee.23. Penalty.—Whoever—(i)(ii)unlawfully undertakes any excavation for archaeological purposes in anyprotected area, orcontravenes any of the conditions of a licence,shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.CHAPTER IVEXCAVATION IN UNPROTECTED AREAS24. Intimation to the Central Government.—Every State Government intending to undertake orauthorize any person to undertake any archaeological excavation or other like operation inany area which is not a protected area shall intimate its intention to the Central Governmentat least three months prior to the proposed date of the commencement of the excavation oroperation specifying the following details, namely,—(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)name, location and other details of the site;nature of antiquities previously found;details of previous explorations, if any;purpose of the excavation or operation;proposed extent of the excavation or operation (a plan of the site in triplicateshowing in red outline the extent of the proposed excavation or operationshould be attached);proposed duration of the excavation or operation;amount of the proposed expenditure on the excavation or operation; and(viii) name and status of the director of the excavation or operation.25. Approval by the Central Government.—After considering the proposal, the CentralGovernment may either approve it or advise the State Government to modify it or to abandonit altogether.26. Deputation of an archaeological officer.—The Central Government may depute anarchaeological officer to inspect the excavation or operation while it is in progress and rendersuch advise as he deems necessary.CHAPTER VREPORT ON EXCAVATED ANTIQUITIESBY AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL OFFICER27. Form of report by an archaeological officer.—Where, as a result of an excavation madeby an archaeological officer in any area under section 21 or 22 any antiquities are7

discovered, the archaeological officer shall, as soon as practicable, submit a report in Form Vto the Central Government through the Director-General on the antiquities recovered duringthe excavation.CHAPTER VIMOVING OF ANTIQUITIES FROM CERTAIN AREAS28. Application for moving antiquities.—Every application for permission to move anyantiquities or any class of antiquities in respect of which a notification has been issued undersub-section (1) of section 25 shall be made in Form-VI to the Director-General at least threemonths before the proposed date of the moving.29. Grant of refusal of permission.—On receipt of an application under rule 28, the Director-General may, after making such enquiry as be may deem necessary, grant permission for themoving of all or any of the antiquities or, for reasons to be recorded, refuse such permission.30. Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the Director General under rule 29 may preferan appeal to the Central Government; and the decision of that Government on such appealshall be final.CHAPTER VIIMINING OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTIONNEAR PROTECTED MONUMENTS31. Notice of intention to declare a prohibited or regulated area.--(1) Before declaring anarea near or adjoining a protected monument to be a prohibited area or a regulated area forpurposes of mining operation or construction or both, the Central Government shall, bynotification in the Official Gazette, give one month’s notice of its intention to do so; and acopy of such notification shall be affixed in a conspicuous place near the area.(2) Every such notification shall specify the limits of the area which is to be so declared andshall also call for objections, if any, from interested persons.32. Declaration of prohibited or regulated area.—After the expiry of one month from the dateof the notification under rule 31 and after considering the objections, if any, received withinthe said period, the Central Government may declare, by notification in the Official Gazette,the area specified in the notification under rule 31, or any part of such area, to be a prohibitedarea, or, as the case maybe, a regulated area for purposes of mining operation orconstruction or both.33. Effect of declaration of prohibited or regulated area.—No person other than anarchaeological officer shall undertake any mining operation or any construction—(a)(b)in a prohibited area, orin a regulated area, except under and in accordance with the terms andconditions of a licence granted by the Director-General.34. Application for licence.—Every person intending to undertake any mining operation or anyconstruction in a regulated area shall apply to the Director-General in Form VII at least threemonths before the date of commencement of such operation or construction.8

35. Grant or refusal of licence.—(1) On receipt of an application under rule 34, the DirectorGeneral may grant a licence or, if he is satisfied that the licence asked for should not begranted, may, for reasons to be recorded, refuse to grant a licence.(2) Every licence granted under sub-rule (1) shall be in Form VIII and be subject to thefollowing conditions, namely:-(a)(b)(c)the licence shall not be transferable;it shall be valid for the period specified therein; andany other condition relating to the manner of carrying out the mining operation orthe construction which the Director-General may specify in the licence for ensuringthe safety and appearance of, and the maintenance of the approach and access to,the protected monument.36. Cancellation of licence.—The Director-General may, by order, cancel a licence grantedunder rule 35 if he is satisfied that any of its conditions has been violated:Provided that no licence shall be cancelled unless the licensee has been given anopportunity to make his objections.37. Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the Director-General made under rule 35 orrule 36 may prefer an appeal to the Central Government; and the decision of thatGovernment on such appeal shall be final.38. Removal of unauthorized buildings.—(1) The Central Government may, by order, directthe owner or occupier of an unauthorized building in a prohibited area or in a regulated areaor of a building or part thereof which has been constructed in contravention of any of theconditions of a licence granted under rule 35 to remove such building or part thereof within aperiod specified in that order.(2) If the owner or occupier refuses or fails to comply with an order made under sub-rule (1),the Central Government may direct the District Magistrate to cause the building or partthereof to be removed, and the owner or occupier shall be liable to pay the cost of suchremoval.39. Penalty. —Whoever—(i)(ii)unlawfully undertakes any mining operation or construction in a prohibited areaor in a regulated area, orcontravenes any of the conditions of a licence, or(iii) fails or refuses to comply with an order made under sub-rule (1) of rule 38,shall be punishable with imprisonment, which may extend to three months or with fine which mayextend to five thousand rupees or with both.CHAPTER VIIICOPYING AND FILMING OF PROTECTED MONUMENTS40. Permission required for copying certain monuments.—The Director General may, byorder, direct that no person other than an archaeological officer or an officer authorized by anarchaeological officer in this behalf shall copy any specified monument or part thereof except9

under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permission in writing by anarchaeological officer.41. Conditions of copying other monuments.—(1) Any person may copy a protectedmonument in respect of which no order under rule 40 has been made.(2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall be construed as authorizing any person other than anarchaeological officer or an officer authorised by him in this behalf, while copying anysuch monument, to—(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)bring into or use within the precincts of such monument a camera-stand, stool,chair, table, large drawing-board, easel or any such appliance, orerect any scaffolding within such precincts, oruse within such precincts any artificial light other than a flash-light synchronisedwith the exposure of a camera, orapply any extraneous matter, such as water, oil, grease or any moulding material,on such monument or part thereof, orprepare a direct tracing or mould or squeeze of such monument or part thereof,except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permission inwriting granted by an archaeological officer.42. Licence required for filming.—1 [(1) No person other than an archaeological officer or an officer authorised by him in thisbehalf shall undertake any filming operation at a protected monument or part thereofexcept under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence grantedunder rule 44.2 [(2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply to any person undertaking video filming from exteriorof a protected monument except those specified in the Second Schedule in respect ofwhich video-filming shall be permitted on payment of Rs. 25/-;Provided it is for non-commercial purpose and does not involve any cast and use of a standor in anyway interfere with customary and religious practices and work and work of repairs.]43. Application for licence.—Every person intending to undertake any filming operation at aprotected monument shall apply to the Director-General in Form IX at least three monthsbefore the proposed date of the commencement of such operation.44. Grant or refusal of licence.—(1) On receipt of an application under rule 43, the DirectorGeneral may grant a licence 3 [on payment of a fee of Rs. 5,000 (rupees five thousand) incase of professionals and other agencies] or, if he is satisfied that the licence asked forshould not be granted, may, for reasons to be recorded, refuse to grant a licence:Provided that the Director General shall not grant any licence to film the interior of anyprotected monument, that is to say such part of any protected monument as is covered1 Renumbered by GSR 90, dated 30.01.1991.2 Vide GSR 90, dated 30.01.1991.3 Vide GSR 90, dated 30.01.1991.10

y a roof of any description, except when the film is for the purpose of education or ofpublicising the monument.(2) Every licence granted under sub-rule (1) shall be in Form X and be subject to thefollowing conditions, namely:-(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the licence shall not be transferable and shall be valid for the period specifiedtherein;nothing shall be done by the licensee or any member of his party which has, ormay have, the effect of exposing any part of the monument or attached lawn orgarden to the risk of damage;the filming operation shall be restricted to that part of the monument in respect ofwhich the licence has been granted;no extraneous matter, such as water, oil, grease or the like, shall be applied onany part of the monument;the generating plant for electric power, wherever required, shall be placed awayfrom the monument or the attached lawn or garden;the filming operation shall not obstruct or hamper the movement of persons whomay lawfully be within the precincts of the monuments andany other condition which the Director-General may specify in the licence.45. Cancellation of licence.—The Director-General, by order, may, after giving notice to thelicence, cancel a licence granted under rule 44 if he is satisfied that any of its conditions hasbeen violated.46. Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the Director-General made under rule 44 orrule 45 may prefer an appeal to the Central Government; and the decision of thatGovernment on such appeal shall be final.47. Certain rules not affected.—Nothing in rule 41 and no provision of a permission grantedunder rule 40 or of a licence granted under rule 44 shall affect the operation of rules 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 and 9.48. Penalty.—Whoever copies or films any protected monument or does any other act incontravention of any provision of this chapter or of any permission or licence grantedthereunder shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.49. Manner of preferring an appeal.—CHAPTER IXMISCELLANEOUS(1) Every appeal to the Central Government under the Ancient Monuments andArchaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, or under these rules shall be in writing andshall be preferred within one month of the date of receipt of the order appealed against.(2) Every such appeal shall be accompanied by a copy of the order appealed against.11

50. Service of orders and notices.—Every order or notice made or issued under the AncientMonuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, or these rules shall—(a) in the case of any order or notice of a general nature or affecting a class of persons, bepublished in the Official Gazette; and(b) in the case of any order or notice affecting a corporation or firm, be served in the mannerprovided for the service of summons in rule 2 of order XXIX or rule 3 of order XXX, as thecase may be, in the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; and(c) in the case of any order or notice affecting an individual person, be served on suchperson—(i)(ii)(iii)by delivering or tendering it to the person concerned, orif it cannot be so delivered or tendered, by delivering or tendering it to anyadult male member of the family of such person or by affixing a copy thereofon the outer door or some conspicuous part of the premises in which thatperson is known to have last resided or carried on business or personallyworked for gain, orby sending it by registered post, acknowledgement due.12