Krasnodar GRES Project Volume I11 Environmental Assessment

Biological reclamation - bogging and reforestation will be performed in accordance
with the BC-14-89 requirements to an extent agreed upon with the land user
(owner).
In all routing options presented in the Gas Pipeline EIA, vegetation habitats will be
affected to a minor extent. Forest ranges will be detoured. According to the data
available there are no habitats of rare and endangered species within the gas
pipeline protected zone.
Land allotment for gas pipeline routing is done outside habitats of valuable animal
species.
The proposed gas pipeline land allotment crosses the Laba river. However, during
above ground pipeline laying with lower component pipe mounted 1 m above
maximum flood level at 1 % probability there will be no impact on fishery. Other
water reservoirs (canals, ponds) within the gas pipeline affected area will be
detoured by the pipeline. Crossing of the raised ground around irrigation canals (2
rn above adjacent land sections) by pressing on the raised ground with no
negative impacts on water biota.
There are no historic monuments within the right-of-way zone (5 - 6 rn to the
sides from the pipeline axis).
5.2.3.1.2 Environmental Impacts During Construction
There will be the following negative impacts during construction of the gas
pipeline:
- disruption of the fertile soil layer
- air pollution by combustion products during operation of construction
equipment and pipeline welding, and soil and water pollution by
construction waste.
Table 5.14 is representative of the expected emissions during construction. Taking
into account construction period and length of the pipeline it can be stated that
there will be no significant environmental impact.
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