SECTION ES. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PROPOSED 286.86 HECTARE PARAÑAQUE RECLAMATION PROJECT Parañaque City Government Along the Coast of Manila Bay in the Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Parañaque

Environmental Impact Statement ES- 1

SECTION ES. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ES 1.0 Project Fact Sheet

Table ES-1. PROJECT FACT SHEET Name of Project PROPOSED 286.86 HECTARE PARAÑAQUE RECLAMATION

PROJECT Project Location Along the Coast of Manila Bay in the Territorial Jurisdiction of the City

of Parañaque, Metro Manila Project Category per EMB Memorandum Circular 2014-005

“Category A-1 New”: Environmentally Critical Project (ECP) / MC 2014-005 Major Reclamation Project ≥ 50 hectares

Project Classification per EMB Memorandum Circular 2014-005

3.3 Reclamation and other land restoration project

Scope of Project Horizontal development only (Note: separate ECCs will be applied for the vertical development and source of reclamation materials)

Project Area 286.86 Hectares Project cost Php 76.70 Billion Summary of Major Components

Reclamation Island 286.86 ha @ +4.0 meters above (MLLW) elevation

Access Way/s 3.00 km viaduct Internal Road

Network Total area of 63.91 ha (more or less); 16.0 meters (m) up to 30.0 m or wider

Electricity Gensets: For Sea Vessel Gensets For Land Works

Water Supply Onboard Sea Vessels Communications Self-supplied/Onboard Vessels Storm Surge

Protection To be designed

Drainage System See concept plan below

Wastewater Treatment System

Bilge Water System In Vessels Modular Plants for Locators

Project proponent

PARAÑAQUE CITY GOVERNMENT The Honorable Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez Office of the Mayor San Antonio Avenue, San Antonio Parañaque, Metro Manila Telephone No.: (02) 826 8244

EIA Preparer / Consultant TECHNOTRIX CONSULTANCY SERVICES, INC. Unit 305 FMSG Building, Balete Dr. QC 1101 Telephone No.: (632) 416.4625 (632) 745.5602 Cellular No.: 0917.8255203 E-mail address: [email protected] Contact Person: Edgardo G. Alabastro, Ph.D.



ES 1.1 Project Description Summary The Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) being applied for involves the Construction Phase which is the creation of 286.86 hectare of reclaimed land in the waters of Manila Bay within the jurisdiction of the City and the horizontal developments on the reclaimed land. The Operations Phase involving vertical developments and activities of the locators will be undertaken after the full stabilization of the reclaimed land, The Operations Phase - will be governed separately by the applicable requirements of the Philippine EIS System (PEISS). The proposed project will occupy an area of 286.86 hectares of reclaimed land and will be located within the coast of Manila Bay in the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Paranaque. The site is approximately situated at a distance of 2.94 kilometer from the nearest corner of the reclamation layout to the nearest shoreline of Manila Bay.

ES 2.0 Process Documentation of the Conduct of EIA The EIA Report for this Proposed Reclamation Project has been prepared in compliance with the basic principle of the Philippine EIS System (PEISS), i.e. that an EIA/ECC is a planning tool and not a permit, substantiated hereunder.

a. The Revised Procedural Manual (DAO 03-30) stipulates this basic paradigm (of a planning tool), shown in Figure ES-1.

(Reference: Revised Procedural Manual for DENR Administrative Order No. 30 Series of 2003 (DAO 03-30)

Figure ES-1. Chart Showing the Planning Tool Concept Based on DAO 03 30

b. The Public Announcement in a major daily newspaper of Former DENR Secretary J.L Atienza asserting the Planning Tool concept of an ECC, shown below. (Reference is also made to https://litoatienza.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/due-process-is-a-requirement-of-good-governance-secretary-lito-atienza/)



c. Moreover, the details of a project are established post-ECC, as stipulated in page 10 of the Revised Procedural Manual, quoted verbatim below: iii) During the project’s Detailed Engineering Design (DED) stage, which is post-ECC, the generic

measures identified during the EIA study at the FS stage will now be detailed based on the project facility design and operational specifications. Additional baseline monitoring may also be required prior to construction or implementation of the project to provide a more substantive basis for defining the environmental management and monitoring plans.

The paradigm that an ECC is a planning tool is invoked. Under this prior to project implementation - which can only commence upon securing of a Notice to Proceed from the Philippine Reclamation Authority - several clearances have to be secured which require an ECC as input for decision making by various agencies in granting these clearances. This is reflected in Figure 3.1 and also shown below as Figure ES-2.

The Public Scoping Process as stipulated in DAO 2017-15. This DAO on Public Participation is faithfully complied with.

The Technical Screening Guidelines (Annex 1) are complied with.

Figure ES-2. Illustration of the Impact Management Plan under the Paradigm of EIS/ECC as Planning Tool



ES 2.1 Document Types for ECC Application and Generic Contents

Following are the current guidelines under EMB MC 2014-05, otherwise known as:

Table ES-2. Document Types for ECC Application and Generic Contents Basis MC 2014-05

Based on Table ES-2, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Report is the appropriate document. A Programmatic EIS type of report invoked in several public meetings is not appropriate because the activities involved are only dredging; reclamation and horizontal works which are short term in duration and the responsibility for these rests on one entity only, i.e. the Project Proponent and its private sector partner/project developer. During the operations phase a Programmatic EIS may be applicable because of several types of activities involved and of the participation of various locators.

ES 2.2 EIA Team

The composition of the EIA Team with compliance with EMB MC 2011-005 is shown in Table ES-3. Resource Persons/Expert Companies were also engaged and are also listed hereunder.



Table ES-3. The EIA Preparer Team Team Member Field of Expertise EMB Registry No. Company

Edgardo G. Alabastro, Ph.D.

Team Leader IPCO-257

Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Nadia P. Conde Project Coordinator IPCO-102


Dr. Felixberto Roquia Sociology Module IPCO-028

Hazel Victoriano Socio Assistant - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Benjamin Francisco Marine and Fresh Water Ecology (Team Leader)

IPCO-038


Virgilio Pantaleon Coral Reef, Seagrass

- Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Engr. Emerson Darroles Oceanography - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Jose Rene Villegas Marine Team - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Ernie Fontamillas Marine Team - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Michael Francisco Fisheries IPCO-040


Nazario Sabello Air Quality - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Jean Ravelo Geology - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Lawrence S Mojica Technical Assistant -


Angelie Faye Nicolas Technical/Research IPCO-259


Warren Conde Field Survey - Technotrix Consultancy Services, Inc.

Proponent’s External Expertise Arch. Armand Alli, EnP – Master Planning Engr. Ricardo Yuson – Engineering Engr. Jon Kasilag – Oceanography/Modeling Engr. Leonarda Gustillo – Topography/Bathymetry Princess Mercado – Reclamation Methodology

ES 2.3 EIA Study Schedule

The following are the activities that were conducted for this study:

Table ES – 4. EIA Study Schedule and Public Participation Activities ACTIVITY DATE AREAS COVERED

Secondary Data Researches October 2017 City of Parañaque Primary Baseline Data for Air Jan-June 2018 Immediate vicinities Primary Baseline Data for Noise Jan-June 2018 Immediate vicinities

Marine Study 02 to 04 August 2017 & Oct 5-7, 2017; January 2020

Proposed Project site and immediate vicinity (on water)

Water Sampling and Laboratory Tests

August to October 2017 Project Site and vicinity

Initial Conceptual Master Development Planning

September-October 2017 Project t Site and access ways

Bathymetric Survey Project Site and vicinity



ACTIVITY DATE AREAS COVERED

Geotechnical Survey

Part of Feasibility Study of AMH Various dates through 2018

Project Site and vicinity

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION UNDERTAKEN

Initial Perception Survey January 2018

Barangays Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, La Huerta, San Dionisio, Moonwalk, Sto Nino and Vitalez

Information, Education and Communication (IEC)

20 February 2018

Attendees: Barangay Sto. Niño , Barangay Tambo, Barangay La Huerta, Barangay Don Galo, Barangay San Dionisio, Barangay Moonwalk, Barangay Vitalez, San Dionisio Credit Cooperative (SDCC), Pacific Asia Overseas Shipping Corporation (PASCOR), Pascor Queensway Tricycle Operators Drivers Association (PQTODA) , Unified Marketing and Services Cooperatives of Parañaque Fishermans Wharf, Urban Mission Areas Development Office (UMADO) Parañaque , Office of the City Auditor of the Office of the Honorable City Mayor

Focus Group Discussion 16 July 2018 Impact Barangays, LGUs, NGOs, Academe, Churches, Government Agencies

Public Scoping 27 February 2019

Impact Barangays, LGUs, NGOs, Government Agencies, Academe, Churches, Residents

Technical Scoping 04 July 2019

Proponent, CPC, EIA Preparer, Review Committee Members, Resource Persons and EMB-EIA Casehandlers

Perception Survey 01-09 August 2019

Barangays Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, La Huerta, San Dionisio, Moonwalk, Sto Nino and Vitalez

ES 2.4 EIA Methodologies

Table ES -5. EIA Methodology Module / Section Baseline Methodology

LAND

Land Use Classification

Secondary data: City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). City Zoning Ordinance

Assessment of compatibility of the proposed project in the land use classification, Manila Bay Coastal Strategy, Consistency with the PRA



Module / Section Baseline Methodology Implementing Rules and Regulations, Relation to the PRA Master Plan for Manila Bay

Geology

Secondary data: Geologic, seismic, liquefaction, slope hazard maps and evaluation based on government data and maps. Primary data: Borehole drilling by 3rd party

Identify and assess project impact in terms of the changed in topography including existing hazard as maybe aggravated Conduct of EGGA. MGB Methodology

Pedology/Soil

Primary data: Geotechnical Investigation by 3rd party

Physical and chemical properties relevant for design purposes

WATER

Secondary data: Existing drainage system. Historical flooding occurrences

Project impacts on the change in drainage morphology, local drainage and resulting effects of flooding

Marine Water Quality

Primary data: Standard Methods for Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring. Water Body Classification: DENR Class SB Parameters Considered

Total Suspended Solids pH Oil and Grease DO Nutrients Metallics

Secondary data: BFAR Report on Manila Bay

Assess impacts on siltation of surface and coastal marine waters DAO 2016-08 Analytical Methods: by CRL Laboratory, recognized by DENR Metals : Spectophometry AAS Cold Vapour AAS for Hg Coliform : Multiple Tube Fermenatation BOD : Azide Modifiication Winkler O & G: Gravimetry (n-Hexane extraction) DO : Winkler/Titrametric pH : Electrometry TSS : Gravimetry

Oceanography

Primary data: Tide Measurements 2/6/2018 – 19/6/2018. Bathymetric data

Tidal Stations Echo sounder or equivalent

Marine

Primary data: Abundance / density / distribution of ecologically and economically important species, mangroves, benthism plantons, coral rees, algae, seaweeds, sea grasses Presence of pollution indicators

Transect, manta tow and spot dives surveys, marine resource characterization (e.g. city/municipal and commercial fisheries data), Key informant interview. Mircoscopic Examination

AIR



Module / Section Baseline Methodology

Ambient Air Quality

Primary data: Ambient air quality sampling and testing. DENR Classification Ambient Air and Noise Classification: Class B – Commercial Area Parameters Considered: TSP, PM10, SO2, NO2

Methodology: Standard Methods for Ambient Air Quality Sampling by Volume Sampler

Ambient Noise Quality Primary data: Noise Meter

Contribution in terms of GHG

Data on Greenhouse Gases Estimation of projected greenhouse gasses (GHG)

PEOPLE

Demographic Profile / Baseline

Primary data: Conduct of Public Perception Survey, Public Scoping Secondary data: Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Socio Demographic Profile of Parañaque City

ES 2.5 Public Participation Activities

1. Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Activity

IEC AND FGD WITH THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS IEC activities were conducted with the concerned stakeholders on 20 February 2018 at San Dionisio Sports Gymnasium and 16 July 2018 at Parañaque City Hall. Among these invited were LGU Officials, Government Offices, Non-Government Organizations (NGO) / People’s Organization (PO), Private Offices and Impact Barangays. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Preparer discussed the proposed project and the initial perceived environmental issues. The location of the identified lift nets and mussel farms was also presented. Moreover, the other participants appreciated the IEC as the chance to raise issues and feedback. The presentation gave background and understanding on the proposed project as well as the potential impacts that could arise. Provided below are the top key issues raised during the IEC and FGD conducted. Key Issues and Concerns raised during IEC and FGD conducted:

o Resolution signed by Sanggunian o Impacts on LPPCHEA o Impacts on Livelihood

2. Public Scoping

The Public Scoping conducted on 27 February 2019 at Barangay San Dionisio Sports Complex, Paranaque City and was attended by participants from different sectors. The concerned stakeholders, especially those known to have opposing on reclamation projects, as well as those located in the Impact Areas were invited to participate. Among those invited were LGU Officials, Government Offices, Non-Government Organizations (NGO) / People’s Organization (PO), and others. On the other hand, there were also participants that are not included in the official list of invitees but attended the said scoping. The Summary of Participants during the Public Scoping is provided in Annex 3. Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised during Public Scoping Activity The objective of the conducted Public Scoping Activity and other continuing IEC to be conducted is to ensure that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will address the relevant issues and concerns



of the stakeholders and that it will be consistent with the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS).

Among the major issues are: (a) beneficiaries of housing programme; (b) source of the sands/filling materials; and (c) impacts on fisherfolks. A bullet list of the top Issues and Concerns raised during the Public Scoping Activity is provided below. Major Issues and Concerns during Public Scoping Activity

o Issues Not Directly related to Environmental Concerns of the Reclamation Project

Source of Filling Materials and Impacts on San Nicholas Shoal o Issues Directly Related to Environmental Concerns of the Reclamation Project

--During the Construction/Reclamation Phase

Impacts on Water Circulation Impacts on Fisherfolks Displacement of settlers Miscellaneous Concerns:

Solid Waste Erosion Subsidence Storm Surge Sea Level Rise Climate Change

--During the Operations Phase

Traffic Problem

--Others

Impacts on 844 Hectare Cavite Reclamation Project Impacts on LPPCHEA Impacts policy on clean up and rehabilitation of Manila Bay

The complete Public Scoping Report is provided in Annex 3. It is noted that details on the project were preliminary and not yet firm during the conduct of Public Scoping Activity. The Table of List of Issues and Concerns, Proponent’s Response and page discussed in the EIS is provided in Section 2.4, Table 2.4-72.

ES 3.0 EIA Summary ES 3.1 Summary of Alternatives This is discussed in Section 1.3 from which the key parameters are as follows: On Siting Alternatives Perception of the communities, land classification and ancestral domain. Other considered parameters are:



Territorial Jurisdiction

Must not be in or conflict with ECAs or Protected Areas as declared in the NIPAS, principally the LPP Wetland Park and mangrove communities

The site should be legally within the juridical jurisdiction of the LGU-Proponent, which for this project is Parañaque City. Conflict on jurisdiction with other LGUs should be avoided.

The site should not be populated with mangroves.

It should not be in conflict with Presidential Proclamations e.g. Presidential Proclamation 141. On Technology Selection Technology is primarily based on proven option and experience of dredging/reclamation contractor and also considers:



On Board Facilities to minimize/treat wastes Observance of international protocol (the Marpol convention) Facilities and Protocol for Prevention and management of risks such as fire, explosion. The experience of the dredging/reclamation contractor is given due consideration

On options for the appropriate landforms are also discussed in Section 1.3. The landforms must address environmental issues e.g. circulation and sediment transport. As single island is most suitable for this small size of Project. ES 3.2 Summary of Main Impacts and Residual Effects after Applying Mitigation These are provided in Tables ES-6 and ES-7.

Table ES -6. Summary of Main Impacts, Mitigation Based on Annex 2-17 of DAO 03-30 and also shown in Table 3-1.

Project Phase / Environmental Aspect (Project

Activity Likely to Impact the

Environmental Component)

Environmental Component Likely to be

Affected

Potential Impact Residual Effects

(When applicable)

Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or

Enhancement Responsible Entity Cost

Guarantee / Financial

Arrangements

I. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Geotechnical Survey Completed. Clearances from the Philippine Coast Guard were secured prior to the actual survey works. There are no impacts on the environment.

II. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

LAND







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Dredging of Seabed to Remove and Replace Unwanted Sub Bed Soils

Geology/Soil Residual effects - Changes in seabed properties

Reclamation technology to minimize seabed soil removal.

Proponent/Contractor Part of Site Development Cost

14,000,000,000.00

MOA among Consortium

EIS/ECC Commitment

Disturbance of sediment materials that may result to fugitive silts dispersal to adjoining areas of Manila Bay

Silt curtain enclosure around work areas.

Potential contamination by dredged materials if containing hazardous substances, e.g. deleterious metals

Pre-testing of seabed materials. (Prelim tests have been done but will conduct another testing just before construction to firm up findings. Implement pre-treatment if DIVs (Dutch Intervention Values) are exceeded.

Use of sand bags to contain fills.







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Maximize reuse of dredged materials to minimize waste generation. Disposal to EMB pre-approved sites

Erosion/sedimentation Containment structure technology to be based also on geotechnical studies.

Proponent through Engineering Consultants

EIS / ECC Commitment

Domestic Activities of Construction Crew Based on Vessels

Solid Wastes Solid waste generation (debris and garbage) during construction phase

Domestic garbage from construction crews segregated and collected on board ship and disposed on shore per RA 9003. No garbage disposal to Manila Bay.

3rd Party Contractor Part of Site Works of

Php 14,000,000


Inventory of solid wastes (mainly garbage) through records of amount of garbage disposed onshore.







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Spent oil from maintenance, if any, to be disposed onshore

3rd Party Contractor EIS / ECC Commitment

Disposal of unwanted seabed soil

Solid waste generation “Wastes” are possible unwanted silts, which may be kept on site or disposed in approved site in Manila Bay in observance of rules of the Phil Coast Guard and the EMB. Technically, these are not wastes because source is Manila Bay seabed itself

3rd Party Contractor Part of Site Works of

14,000,000,000.00


Phased Filling - the creation of platform / landform

Natural/Geologic Hazards

Perception of flooding onshore as a result of reclamation.

Flooding has occurred even without reclamation projects

Not Applicable Part of Project Engineering Cost

3,769,890,839.43

Not Applicable

Reclamation itself provides protection against storm surges and thus against floods (inland incursion).







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Project is >3km offshore. It will not block nor disturb existing drainage system and waterways

IEC, awareness campaign & emergency hazard preparedness trainings

Project EHS Team Part of Project Engineering Cost

3,769,890,839.43


Erosion/sedimentation Engineering design to include mitigation of impacts of water circulation changes on particle movements.

Proponent through Engineering Consultants

Part of Project Engineering Cost

3,769,890,839.43


Containment structure technology to be based also on geotechnical studies.







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Updating in-depth study (including simulations) on prevailing and predicted sedimentation patterns, wave transformation, longshore currents, tidal currents, wind patterns, bay morphology and bottom topography, etc.

Some areas in the vicinity will be shielded from erosion because the project will serve as barrier against strong waves that can cause erosion.

Storm surges/ waves/ tsunamis and flooding on land and impacts of the proposed project during typhoons

May occur with or without the project. Reclamation platform itself with wave deflector gives sheltering effect.

Proponent through engineering consultants & Reclamation Contractor


3,769,890,839.43

Rigid monitoring of Contract with engineering consultants &







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Other similar defenses such as breakwaters, revetment, angled bypass walls to be included in DED. Appropriate structure to be selected. Current best option is wave deflector.

reclamation contractor

Engineering intervention: design and minimum height of platform to withstand wave force, provision of structures/drainage ways against water incursion

Layout of the landuse and structures in the entire reclaimed land with provisions for easy “evacuation routes” in case of early and swift evacuation to elevated areas to be incorporated in







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

the final master development plan

IEC, awareness campaign & emergency preparedness trainings

Project EHS Team Part of Project Development Cost


Subsidence/Settlement Residual effects. None if with proper engineering and reclamation technology

A natural phenomenon occurring with or without the project. The increase in rate in recent years is due to underground water extraction which will not be undertaken by the Project

Proponent through Engineering Consultants & Reclamation Contractor


3,769,890,839.43

Contract with reclamation contractor

Engineering intervention. based on geotechnical studies. Rocks to be used in containment structures







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Fill materials will be fully engineered and compacted/densified. The soil remediation process will increase the N-value to be advanced to the bottom of pre-existing alluvium.

Buildings and structures to be constructed will be founded on the solid bedrock or dense layer and appropriate foundation design will be put in place

Settlement criterion was calculated, which include settlements that will develop in the natural subsoil and those that will develop in the reclamation fill from project handover to the end of project life. To be updated in DED.







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Monitoring of ground level will be done during the period of soil stabilization (before vertical devt) to determine quantitative surface movements with respect to both spatial and temporal rates. Known accurate measuring techniques include: IFSAR satellite imagery - time-series techniques; GPS surveys; leveling surveys; optical leveling; LIDAR; and field observations.

Ground shaking and liquefaction

Engineering intervention: structural and engineering designs to withstand ground shaking and liquefaction. Use of armor rocks in containment structure

Engineering Consultant

ECC commitment, MMT







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Will utilize computed “g” values of 0.611g in the design of structures and also serve as guide in the degree of soil remediation/compaction


3,769,890,839.43

To follow Philippine Building Standards and Codes

Reclamation Contractor

Soil densification/compaction and use of armor rocks to improve ground conditions


Part of Project Development Cost

Reclamation Contract

IEC, awareness campaign & emergency preparedness trainings

Project EHS Team Part of Project Development Cost


WATER







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Dredging of seabed to remove unwanted materials


Disposal of unwanted dredged materials

Technically, these are not wastes because source is Manila Bay seabed itself



29,526,089,961.76

EIA / ECC Commitment

Maybe reused either partially or fully

If disposed outside of project area, subject to appropriate clearances e.g. Phil Coast Guard, DENR, etc.

Dredging and Placement of Sand Fills

Marine Water Quality Benthic communities of marine organisms.

- Increase in siltation/sedimentation loading in coastal waters; increase in turbidity and suspended solids; - Reduction in photosynthesis and primary productivity - Suffocation of bivalve veliger in soft bottom

Provision of silt curtains where sediment streams are likely to occur & escape

Proponent/ Reclamation Contractor


29,526,089,961.76

EIA / ECC Commitment / MMT

- Collection & trans-location of macro-invertebrates found within the reclamation area

Project EHS Team Part of SDP Fund EIA / ECC Commitment / MMT







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

benthos; - Disruption of fish and benthos larval growth;

- Mangrove reforestation in nearby areas

Phased Filling (Creation of Landform)

Oceanography Impacts on changes in water circulation, which may cause erosion, deposition and sedimentation on the reclamation islands and adjacent areas. Residual effects: Loss of part of Water Body at Site - Irreversible

Final design and alignment of landform to be based on the mathematical circulation modeling and sediment transport modeling.

Proponent/Engineering Consultant



29,526,089,961.76

Engineering Contract

Sea Level Rise SLR is due to global climate change and not to the reclamation project

Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Project does not impact on sea level rise but it has cumulative effects on natural geohazards, which are considered in design.







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Phased Filling: use of fill materials imported from other areas


Potential contamination with deleterious substances in filling materials

Pre-screening of filling materials; most possible source is from Manila Bay (San Nicolas Shoal) itself

Proponent/ Reclamation Contractor


29,526,089,961.76


Domestic Activities of Construction Crews

Water Quality Manila Bay Water contamination, e.g. oil leaks, domestic wastes from construction workers

Onboard vessel oil containment and recovery equipment



Wastewaters emanating due to influx of reclamation workers can add to marine pollution and negatively affect benthic communities of macro-invertebrates; plankton community It can cause coastal water pollution, loss of macro-invertebrate

Onboard vessel toilet facilities, Disposal on land by accredited 3rd party Install liquid waste management system ensuring modern waste retrieval and treatment system. Treatment and disposal of liquid waste at point source will involve collecting liquids of point source origin; directing waste into integrated multiple waste streams facilities or collecting vessels, and application of







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

population, impairment in fish and shellfish reproductive physiology.

treatments. Any fluid effluent to be discharged at sea will be monitored and tested before discharging.

Temporary portable latrines during soil stabilization

Adoption of clean practices by all project operating units and personnel;

Efficient waste retrieval system;

Greening of reclamation area







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Use of Oil in engines, which may accidentally leak

Residual effects Nil to Insignificant

Bilge Water Mgt, which includes oil-water separation units, collection & recovery system

Reclamation & Dredging Contractors



Implementation of rigid policies against indiscriminate disposal of oily waste and marine vessel bilge water.

Navigation of TSHD

Fish lifts near navigation lane

Potential accidents and damages to marine ecosystems during transport of dredging vessel

Ensure vessels used are sea worthy

Dredging Contractor Part of Project Development Cost

ECC Conditions

Navigational Devices

Proper training of crew

Avoid transport during inclement weather

Compliance with PCG and International regulations







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Adherence to navigational safety standards at all times

AIR

Operation of Vessels at Sea and Use of power generating sets

Noise Quality Noise Residual effects Nil

- Construction works distant from ESRs - Short term only - Sea is buffer zone itself



29,526,089,961.76


Use of Heavy Diesel Fuel Oil

Air Quality Air Pollution Residual Effects: Nil

Use of quality fuel Reclamation Contractor


Compliance w PCG

Construction works distant from ESRs

Short term only

Sea is buffer zone itself from onshore ESRs







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Proper maintenance of gensets

PEOPLE

Removal of unwanted solid wastes / scraps / debris at site

People: Fishermen, sapra & mussel farm operators (fisheries & mariculture livelihoods)

Displacement of fisher folks, lift nets (sapras) and/or mussel farms. Current inventory: 6 lift nets plus others who fish within the project site regularly or occasionally Residual Effect: Potential change in lifestyle; potential decrease in fish production, thereby may also affect the businesses in Bulungan Seafood Market

Detailed inventory of existing lift nets and mussel farms within the project site and vicinites

Proponent / Project ComRel Team

Part of SDP Cost EIA / ECC Commitment

Placement of Silt Curtains on Active Area

Provide alternative livelihood

Dredging of unwanted sediments at sea bed

Conduct of FGDs/consultation with affected stakeholders to come up with 'win-win' solutions

Phased Filling - creation of landform

Transfer of lift nets to areas with equal/better productivity at cost of Proponent







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

Placement of Containment Structure

Hoeizontal Development

Soil Stabilization

People: Vendors

Perception of adverse impacts on small vendors

Ambulant and indigent people at the Bay walk will not be displaced on account of the reclamation project

Proponent / Contractor


29,526,089,961.76


Residual effects: Nil Livelihood and employment opportunity to locals particularly to indigent people of Paranaque City

People: City residents

Positive effects of the proposed project to locals particularly to indigents

Proponent / Contractor EIS / ECC Commitment







Affected


(When applicable)




Arrangements

DECOMMISSIONING ABANDONMENT PHASEP

In general terms the IMP for this phase will be developed when the schedule for abandonment shall have been determined. Abandonment is unlikely until after several years from start of construction, Provided below are best estimates at this time noting that the project has not yet been implemented.

ABANDONEMENT

STOPPAGE OF ALL ACTIVITIES

LAND Flooding, storm surge and other natural risks

Not Applicable

WATER Disturbance to fisherfolks

Agreement with Proponent and Private Sector

Proponent Based on Prospective Agree,emts

Contract with LGU and Private Sector

AIR Not Applicable. No residual effects after Abandonement

PEOPLE Disturbance to fisherfolks

Agreement with Proponent and Private Sector

Proponent Based on Prospective Agreements

Contract with LGU and Private Sector



Table ES-7. Residual Effects After Application of Mitigating Measures

Environmental Component Likely to

be Affected Potential Impact

Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement

Residual Effects

I. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE-Potential disturbance of corals and marine ecology during the geotechnical survey of the seabed; mitigation is by avoidance through appropriate selection of test sites

People

Dislocation of lift nets and mussel farms

Inventory and transfer of affected lift nets and mussel farms. Provision of alternative livelihood to dislocated fishermen/lift net owners. Mutual agreement among affected fisherfolks and the City of Parañaque Measures doable and thus efficient

Relocation or alternative livelihood

II. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

A. Land

Disturbance of flora and fauna

Avoidance of disturbance of habitat and faunal species food Highly efficient

Nil.

Protected Area Project site not in NIPAs protected area Nearest PA is the LPPCHEA (3km away)

Avoidance of disturbance of habitat and faunal species food Silt curtains Assist in certain LPPCHEA programs during Operations Phase of Project

Nil

Mangroves absent at the project site

Master plan will consider feasibility of enhancement of habitats, including growing of mangroves at a suitable site in the vicinity Provision of open parks in the reclamation island to be planted with trees and plants where birds can freely visit

Enhancement

Exotic and rare bird species sighted hovering over the site and immediate vicinity.

Enhancement

Damage to roads incl. diversion of access points

Avoidance/Location of access roadways

Nil to Minimal

Aesthetics (Manila Bay sunset)

Viewing spots included in the master plan

Nil to Minimal

B. Water-(Manila Bay-)

No rivers, creeks, lakes at site

Permanent loss of Manila Bay water body equivalent to 286.86 hectares Compensated by water created during dredging at SNS

Irreversible. Comply with PRA Notice to Proceed conditionalities. Creation of equivalent water volume at the San Nicholas Shoal

Nil to Minimal

Silt dispersal to bay due to dredging/filling operations Sedimentation (accretion/erosion)

Silt curtains/containment at perimeters Changes in sedimentation pattern to be studied in detail and appropriate

Nil



Environmental Component Likely to

be Affected Potential Impact

Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Enhancement

Residual Effects

intervention measures will be adapted. e.g., adjustments in land configuration

Increase in Turbidity Use of environmentally acceptable dredging/filling methodology; Silt curtains to contain particles within the project boundaries only

No residual effects.

Potential contamination with substances in filling materials

Pre-screening of filling materials; possible sourcing from Manila Bay Observe project boundaries

Disposal of unwanted dredged materials

Strictly not wastes because source is Manila Bay seabed itself

Reclamation does not use significant water

Arrangement with concessionaires

No underground abstraction Sea Level Rise Due to global climate change not to

the reclamation project Nil from project effects

Water contamination, e.g. oil leaks, domestic wastes from construction workers

Onboard vessel oil containment and recovery equipment

Own temporary toilet facilities,

Disposal on land by 3rd parties

No residual effects

Domestic wastes from construction crew and possible hazardous waste material accidental spillage

Appropriate toilet facilities No residual effects

Oil and lubricants (used or spent) should be collected and treated by TSD facility

No residual effects

Potential accidents and damages to marine ecosystems during transport of dredging vessel

Use of sea-worthy vessels Navigational safety devices Proper training of crew Avoid transport during inclement

weather Compliance with PCG and

International regulations

No residual effects

C. Air

Noise Insignificant noise as project site is 3km away from land. Temporary-construction -short time only

No residual effects

Emissions of power generating sets used and fossil fuel using equipment

Use of quality fuel Proper maintenance of gensets

D. People

Essentially none - no settlers to be displaced because the area is uninhabited

Not applicable No residual effects

Livelihood and employment opportunity

Enhancement

The proposed project is perceived to have potential disturbance to existing sedimentation/erosional processes in the adjacent areas of the bay, including the LPPCHEA area. Change in morphology including changes in shoreline alignment and bottom topography can cause wave transformation from deep water to nearshore that could in turn cause deposition in one area and erosion in another. Conscientious and detailed consideration of these factors will be beneficial to both



the project and its environs. Factors to consider include prevailing longshore currents, tidal currents, morphology, sedimentation patterns, wave behavior, longshore sediment transport rates, etc. In addition, the proposed reclamation project will be vulnerable to a number of geological hazards such as ground shaking, subsidence, settlement, tsunami, liquefaction, storm surge, and flooding. In general, these hazards pose risks to the project, and not the other way around. These factors are carefully being studied and considered in the Detailed Engineering Design phase (post-ECC) of the project to ensure safety and protection of property, lives and the environment. The major impacts on the water environment are sediment fluxes and re-suspension of silt, effects on fisheries, oil and grease contamination, impact on plankton community and increase in domestic wastewater around the reclamation site. These effects can be mitigated through the installation of appropriate pollution control devices. For the air environment, the impacts are temporary and minimal. These include noise and potential pollutants from emissions of power-generating equipment. During the operation phase, there may be perceptions on increase in vehicle emissions. However, by the time the project is fully developed and full of locator, For the people module, the main impact would be the displacement of liftnets and mussel farms during the pre-construction phase. This can be mitigated in consultation with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Local Municipal Agriculture Office and the affected fishermen, the transfer of all lift nets (sapra) and mussel farms to a more suitable site outside of the proposed reclamation area will be implemented, factoring in all necessary costs for re-starting operation and foregone production, if any. Risks and uncertainties relating to the findings and implications for decision making The risks and uncertainties considered relevant are those related to natural hazards; e.g. earthquakes, liquefaction, strong typhoons, storm surges and floods. These are discussed in Section 1 and summarized in Table ES-7.

Table ES-7. Summary Table of Major Risks and Uncertainties Risks Uncertainties relating to the findings in the

EIS Report Implications to the proposed project

Damage to containment walls due to seismic activities Redesign and reconstruction Potential risk to LPP WPP Re plan of navigational lane Flooding resulting from project Flood control measures to be adopted Potential Damage to Fishing Structures Resettlement Plan

Compensation Plans As a generic requirement of the PEISS Abandonment/Decommissioning Plans will be instituted as compelling reasons may arise

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SECTION ES. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY