Environment Protection Plan

Package TH 5 : Construction of Level 2 & 3 Sewers,
Tan Hoa – Lo Gom Basin (North – West)









ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION PLAN
TABLES OF CONTENT

PART 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES 4
1. Scope of work 4
2. Related work 4
3. Applicable Regulations 4
4. Environmental Inspections 6
PART 2: SAFETY, SECURITY & PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 7
1. Site environmental Management Plan 7
2. Soil Conservation 7
3. Control of surface water run-off 7
4. Fire protection 8
5. Rates of Wages and Conditions of Labor 8
6. Housing for labor 8
7. Measure against Insect and Pest nuisance 8
8. Epidemics 8
9. Burial of the dead 9
10. Festival and Religious customs 9
11. Disorderly conduct 9
PART 3: POLLUTION PREVENTION PROCEDURE 10
1. Introduction 10
2. Related Procedures 10
3. Principles 10
4. Responsibilities 11
PART 4: SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURE 13
1. Introduction 13
2. Related Procedures 13
3. Spill Preparedness 13
4. Processes 13
5. Responsibilities 15
PART 5: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 17
1. Project Key Information 17
2. Project Scope 17
3. Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan 19
PART 6: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CAUSED BY PACKAGE TH5 20
1. Impacts on Physical Resources 20
2. Impacts on Human – Use Values 21
PART 7: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES 26
1. Commitment 26
2. Impact Mitigation 26
PART 8: ENVIRONMENTAL MANNAGEMANT SYSTEM 33
1. Contractor’s Commitment 33
2. Environmental Aspects 33
3. Management Objectives 37
4. Training, Awareness and Competence 39
5. Management programs 41
PART 9: SOLVING COMPAINTS OF PEOPLE AND LOCAL AUTHORITY 52
ABBREVIATED INDEX – DANH MỤC VIẾT TẮT

SEMP : Site environmental management plan
CO : Carbon monoxide
DONRE : Department of Natural Resources and Environment
TH-LG : Tan Hoa – Lo Gom
DTPW : Department of Transport and Public Works
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
PPE : Personal protective equipment
BOD : Biochemical oxygen demand
HCMC : Ho Chi Minh City
TH-LG : Tan Hoa – Lo Gom
TMP : Traffic Management Plan
SHSC : Site Health and Safety Coordinator
HSO : Health and Safety Officer
GFCI : Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
LEL : Lower Explosive Limit
H&SP : Health and Safety Program
CRE : Consultant Resident Engineer
HSP : Health Safety Plan
HSET : Health - Safety and Environmental
TCVN : Vietnamese standards
MSDS : Material Safety Data sheet
SEMP : Site Environmental Management PlanPART 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES
1. Scope of work
Furnish all labor, materials equipment and perform all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution in conformance with applicable laws and regulations, during and as the result of construction operations under this contract. For the purpose of this Section, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare, unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environmental for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes.
The control of environmental pollution requires a comprehensive approach, involving consideration of impacts to air quality, water quality and land. Specifically, pollution control for TH-LG project shall involve management of dredged or excavated materials, storm water runoff, wastewater, noise, dust, odor, solid waste and other pollutants.
This section is intended to ensure that construction is archived with a minimum of nuisance to the local communities and minimal disturbance to the biophysical environment. These are general guidelines. It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine the specific construction techniques to meet these guidelines that are acceptable to the Engineer and relevant authorities.
The Contractor shall establish, maintain and implement an environmental protection program, to be approved by the Engineer prior to implementation. The contractor’s program shall be headed by a professional full-time Environmental Officer who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of occupational health and environmental protection, and also related activities such as public information and consultation in coordination with the Employer. The Environmental Officer may also fulfill the role of health and safety officer specified in Section 01102 if so qualified. The program shall be based on ISO 14000 is advisable but not compulsory. All costs associated with the environmental program shall be included in the Contract price.
2. Related work
Safety health and Emergency Response Requirements are included in Section 01102.
Control of work and Materials is included in Section