Kazakhstan Transforming Rail and Connectivity in Kazakhstan Project - Middle Corridor Development - Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) Table

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Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) table detailing actions, deliverables, responsible parties, and timelines for the Transforming Rail and Connectivity in Kazakhstan Project under the Middle Corridor Development. Specifies strengthening contractor environmental and social oversight, establishing operations-phase management and monitoring plans, and requiring a Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan aligned with World Bank safeguards. Includes updates to ESIA packages, independent audits with corrective action plans, appointment of E&S unit and EHS teams, OHS procedures for extreme temperatures, worker accommodation compliance monitoring, and measures for emissions, spills, asbestos, and quarry rehabilitation.

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ESAP Actions and Deliverables

Construction phase E&S management

Operations-phase monitoring and audits

OHS and worker accommodation measures

Environmental topics: emissions, spills, asbestos, quarry rehabilitation

Public Disc losure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) Table | ESRS Index | Action | Deliverables | Responsible Party | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ESAP \#1a | KTZ will strengthen contractor management, construction supervision and oversight of the Project, developing a procedure to monitor contractors’and subcontractors’ adherence to EPC CESMP. | EPC contractors E&S Supervision Procedure. Evidence of EPC contractor supervision report. | KTZ | 3 months after Project Effectiveness | | ESAP \#1b | KTZ will establish and implement E&S operations-phase management and monitoring plans for the Project. | E&S operations-phase management and monitoring plans. | KTZ | Prior to Start of Operation | | ESAP \#1c | KTZ will require the EPC contractor to prepare and implement a projectspecific Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan (CESMP) that is compliant with WB PSs and is aligned with KTZ’s ESMS. The CESMP will include, at a minimum: safety and environmental monitoring (dust, noise, vibration), inspection and reporting; hazard prevention and control; accident prevention; PPE; life and fire safety (L&FS); emergency preparedness and response; hazardous materials safety including asbestos management; electrical safety; excavation and work-at-height controls; biodiversity management; waste management; stormwater, erosion and wastewater management; first aid; EHS and OHS training; workers’ grievance mechanism; traffic management; and quarry management and rehabilitation. | Approved CESMP | KTZ / EPC Contractor | 3 months after Project Effectiveness | | ESAP \#1d | The draft ESIA package (ESIA, LARAP, LMP, BMP and SEP) will be updated once further information is available on railway design and the location of railway stations, including access road. Key revisions should include: - Stations design and proposed layout; - Access and service roads (both for stations and alignment); - Project Timeline; | Updated ESIA package - | KTZ | Prior to project effectiveness | November 4, 2025 For Official Use Only-Page 18 of 22 The World Bank | ESRS Index | Action | Deliverables | Responsible Party | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | - Crossing for livestocks and pedestrian routes; - Critical Habitat Assessment; - Updated LARAP; - New ESMP (to account for ongoing activities) . Once completed, the revised ESIA package will be disclosed on the corporate webpage. | | | | | ESAP \#1e | KTZ will commission an independent ESHS audit by a qualified third party to assess ongoing construction activities against national regulations, WB PSand the WBG EHS Guidelines. If gaps are identified, a time-bound corrective action plan (CAP) will be prepared and implemented. | ESHS Audit report and implemented CAP | KTZ | Prior to project effectiveness | | ESAP \#1f | To strengthen capacity to manage the E&S performance of construction contractors, KTZ will appoint 2 corporate E&S representatives (E&S Unit) with clear authority and resources to oversee the construction of the Project. This team will oversee EPC and subcontractor ESHS performance on site, coordinate training for KTZ management and contractors, standardize monitoring and reporting of ESHS management of construction projects. The E&S Unit will be responsible for overseeing EPC and subcontractor ESHS performance on site during construction, and will facilitate effective implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and PS5-related measures. | Appointed E&S Unit | KTZ | Prior to project effectiveness | | ESAP \#1g | KTZ will require the EPC contractor to appoint a dedicated ESHS manager and team with sufficient expertise to implement the CESMP, also reporting to E&S Unit. | Appointed EHS manager and team | KTZ | 3 months after Project Effectiveness | | ESAP \#2a | KTZ will incorporate work schedule adju

FAQs

What is the purpose of the ESAP table in this document?

The ESAP table organizes required environmental and social actions, the corresponding deliverables, responsible parties, and implementation timelines for the project.

Which deliverable is required for construction environmental and social management?

KTZ must require the EPC contractor to prepare and implement a project-specific Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan (CESMP) compliant with World Bank requirements and aligned with KTZ’s ESMS.

How does the plan address monitoring and assurance during construction?

KTZ strengthens contractor supervision, establishes E&S management and monitoring plans, and commissions an independent ESHS audit with a time-bound corrective action plan if gaps are found.

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