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Environmental Assessment and Review Framework

September 2011

PAK: Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment

Program (PIAIP) — New Khanki Barrage Project

Proposed Tranche 2

Prepared by Punjab Irrigation Department, Project Management Unit (PMU) for the Government

of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank.

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT

PUNJAB IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM-PIAIP

ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW FRAMEWORK

(EARF)

September, 2011

MFF 0009-PAK: Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Program—Proposed Tranche 2

National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

Development and Management

Consultants

AAB (Pvt.)

Limited

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PUNJAB IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM -

Package 6

ADB LOAN NO. 2300 (SF) PAK

ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW FRAMEWORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1

2. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................. 1

3. SCOPE OF THE STUDY .................................................................................................... 2

4. PAKISTAN AND ADB ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES .............................................. 3 4.1 Pakistan legislation ......................................................................................................... 3 4.2 ADB Procedures ............................................................................................................. 5

5. PROCEDURES FOR SUBPROJECTS .............................................................................. 8 5.1 Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 8 5.2 Executing Agency (EA) ................................................................................................... 9 5.3 Implementing Agencies (IAs) .........................................................................................10 5.4 Government Departments .............................................................................................11 5.5 Institutional Strengthening .............................................................................................11

6. ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR SUBPROJECT SELECTION ...................................12 6.1 Environmental Classification ..........................................................................................13

7. PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTS .........................15

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ...........................................................17

9. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE .........................................................................................17

10. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................17

11. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES...........................................................................21

12. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................22

APPENDICES Appendix 1 Format for EIA Reports

Appendix 2 Format for SEIA Reports

Appendix 3 Format of IEE Reports

Appendix 4 Format for SIEE Reports

Appendix 5 Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Environment Assessment And Review Framework EARF

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(as of 14 September 2011)

Currency Unit = Pak Rupees (PKR)

PKR 1.00 = 0.0114$

$1.00 = 87.4950 PKR

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

cusec – Cubic feet per second

km – kilometer

ha – hectare

Mha – million hectares

mm – millimeter

GLOSSARY

abiana – irrigation service fee

conjunctiv

e use

– use of surface water and groundwater to meet water needs

in the same geographic area

rabi – crops grown during the period from about December to

May

kharif – crops grown during the period from about June to

November

NOTES

The fiscal year (FY) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ends on 30 June.

In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.


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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

ADB Asian Development Bank

AOI Area of Influence

DMC Developing Member Country

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMMP Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ESIA Environmental & Social Impact Assessment

ESU Environment Social Unit

GOPunjab Government of Punjab

FO Farmers Organization

IA Implementing Agency

IPD Irrigation and Power Department

LBDC Lower Bari Doab Canal

LMB Left Marginal Bund

LRE Left Retaining Embankment

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

NCS National Conservation Strategy

NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NGO Non-Government Organization

NOC No-Objection Certificate

P&D Planning and Development Department

PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act

PEPC Pakistan Environmental Protection Council

PID Punjab Irrigation & Power Department

PMO Project Management Office

PMU Project Management Unit

RMB Right Marginal Bund

RRE

R&U

Right Retaining Embankment

Rehabilitation and up-gradation

SAR Sodium Adsorption Ratio

SCARP Salinity Control and Reclamation Project

SEIA Summary of Environmental Impact Assessment

SEMU Social & Environmental Management Unit

SIEE Summary of Initial Environmental Examination

SFA Social Frame Work Agreement

US-EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority

WHO World Health Organization

WWF Worldwide Fund for Nature


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1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) is to provide a

mechanism for further Environmental Assessment (EA) of any other sub-project that may be

identified during the subsequent tranches.

2. CONTEXT

Pakistan Irrigation System plays a vital role in the economy of the country. In Punjab, irrigated

agriculture, which accounts for 28% of the province's GDP and employs over 50% of labor

force, faces problems of seriously deteriorated infrastructure and financial and management

constraints. The Medium-Term Development Framework (MTDF) for Punjab identified a 32%

average annual increase of total outlay for the irrigation sector during the last 10 years. On the

request of the Government of Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $900

million multitranche financing facility (MFF) for the Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment

Program (PIAIP) in 2006, which focuses on the immediate priority investment and non-

investment activities needed to overcome critical bottlenecks in Punjab's irrigation system.

A $217.8 million loan for the first tranche became effective on 14 August 2007 for the Lower

Bari Doab Canal Improvement Project (LBDCIP)—Project 1. The ordinary capital resources

(OCR) loan will improve the Balloki Barrage on the Ravi River, a major century-old 200 km main

canal, and about 1,500 km of distributary and minor canals that supply irrigation water to about

700,000 ha. A $10 million equivalent loan from the Asian Development Fund for the project

development facility helps prepare projects for subsequent tranches. Punjab Irrigation

Department (PID) is the Executing Agency (EA) for the project. The main components of the

LBDCIP are rehabilitation and upgrading the Balloki Barrage, 200 km long main canal and 1500

km long distribution system. The project 1 also includes institutional reform, on-farm water

management and agricultural support to the famers’ organizations (FOs) and groundwater

management. The project 1 will benefit 700,000 ha of irrigated agriculture land.

ADB has received the second periodic financing request (PFR) from the Government of

Pakistan for a $250 million1 to finance the construction of New Khanki Barrage Project (NKBP)

as second tranche of the MFF. The new Khanki Barrage (NKB) will replace 120 years old

existing Khanki Headworks on River Chenab in central Punjab. It will be located at 275 m

downstream of the existing headworks and will divert 330 m3sec-1 (11,653 ft3sec-1) irrigation

supplies to the Lower Chenab Canal (LCC) serving about 1.2 million ha agricultural land. The

NKBP will also improve the flood passing capacity from 22,654 m3sec-1 (800,000 ft3sec-1) now

1 Total Project cost is estimated at $305 million.



to 31,149 m3sec-1 (1,100,000 ft3sec-1) after construction and will reduce a flood frequency

from less than one in 50 years to once in 100 years. Overall 568,000 farming families (310,000

less than 2 ha and 190,000 between 2 to 6 ha) will be benefitted through reliable irrigation

supplies.

The project involves construction of new barrage and rehabilitation and up-gradation of existing

barrages and canals system; therefore no significant impact on environment or land acquisition

is anticipated. Government of Punjab (GOPunjab) is committed to provide just compensation in

the event that any land would be needed for rehabilitation of an irrigation scheme, (e.g.

realignment of an irrigation canal). Detailed principles and instructions to compensate affected

persons will be given in a separate Resettlement Framework.

This EARF is to be prepared to ensure that the environmental impacts are assessed in a

systematic way and the assessment process fulfills the relevant legislation of Pak-EPA 1997

and ADB Policies / Guidelines.

Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Project (PIAIP) is financed jointly by Asian Development Bank

(ADB) and GOP. The investment components of PIAIP-Package 6 include;

i. R&U of the Suleimanki Barrage

ii. R&U of the Trimmu Barrage

iii. R&U of the Panjnad Barrage

iv. Construction of the New Khanki Barrage Project

v. R&U of the Pakpattan Canal System

vi. R&U of the Thal Canal System

PIAIP-Package 6 consultants are performing the supporting services to PMO and PID to both

prepare feasibility and carry out detailed design for civil works for the above components.

Project studies for all five sub-projects will initially be at full feasibility level and upon

establishment of economic viability, detailed design will be undertaken and tender documents

prepared.

3. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The general scope of the services will include, but not be limited to:

(i) Assist PID in reconnaissance review of candidate projects to ensure that they are prima

facie, in conformance with the agreed selection criteria;

(ii) Undertake necessary feasibility level studies, institutional analysis, environmental

assessment, resettlement considerations and preliminary design necessary to establish



the economic viability of investment in an integrated irrigation infrastructure, water

resource management, and institutional reform package;

(iii) Prepare feasibility level outputs documenting the viability of the civil works, institutional

reform and capacity building while adequately addressing both environmental and

resettlement issues and outlining in detail the implementation arrangements, service

delivery mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation procedures;

(iv) Prepare feasibility for the five sub-projects of PIAIP. Subsequent to establishment of the

proposed project’s feasibility carry out required additional surveys and geotechnical,

hydrological and other investigations necessary for final design;

(v) Analyze design options for all aspects of the head-works (if applicable) and main canal

rehabilitation and upgrading including cross and head regulators, bridges, measurement

structures, escapes channels, lining and all necessary earthworks as well as evaluating

potential construction modalities to be considered with a view to timely and cost effective

rehabilitation;

(vi) Evaluate all design options for the distributaries and minor canals including associated

measurement and control structures as well as outlets in conjunction with the concerned

FO, reaching agreement on the package of improvements for the relevant distributary;

and

(vii) Finalize the detailed design, construction drawings, bills of quantities, technical

specifications and tender documentation for all aspects of each bid package.

Environmental assessment under PIAIP-Package 6 will comply with ADB and Government of

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997, legislation and guidelines. The policies and

legislation are explained in the following section.

4. PAKISTAN AND ADB ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

4.1 Pakistan legislation

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997 is the primary legislation which applies to

environmental assessment studies in Pakistan. Other major legislation which need to be

followed in the preparation of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or/and Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) is the Pakistan lEE and EIA Review Regulations (2000). The depth

and details of the environmental assessment study depend upon the nature and magnitude of

the impact of the project.

Under section 12 of 1997 Act, a project falling under any category specified in schedule I (S.R.O

339(1)/2000), requires the proponent to file an IEE with concerned federal or provincial

environment agency (in this case the Punjab Environment Protection Agency). Similarly, project



falling under schedule II requires the proponent to file EIA. The regulation states that IEE is

required for federal or provincial irrigation projects with a total cost of less than Rs. 50million

and/or project serving less than 15,000 hectares and/or dam/reservoirs with storage volume

less than 50 million cubic meters of surface area less than 8 square kilometers. An EIA on the

other hand is required for all other projects and also for the projects situated in environmentally

sensitive area. (Summarized in table 1 and 2)

Table 1 Schedule I Water and Agriculture Sector Projects requiring an lEE

No. Sector List of Projects

A

Agriculture,

Livestock and

Fisheries

Poultry, Livestock, stud and fish farms with total cost more

than RS.10 million

Projects involving repacking, formulation or warehousing of

agricultural department

F.

Water

Management,

dams, irrigation

and flood

protection

Dams, reservoirs with storage volume less than 50 million

cubic meters of surface area less than 8 square km

Irrigation and drainage projects serving less than 15000

hectares

Small-scale irrigation systems with total cost less than

Rs.50 million

G. Water Supply and

Treatment

Water supply schemes and treatment plants with total cost

less than RS.25 million

Table 2 Schedule II Water and Agriculture Sector Projects Requiring an EIA

No. Sector List of Projects

Water Management,

dams, irrigation and

flood protection List of

Projects

Dams and reservoirs with storage volume of 50 million

cubic meters and above or surface area of 8 sq km and

above

Irrigation and drainage projects serving 15,000 ha and

above

I

.

Environmental

sensitive areas All project situated in environmentally sensitive areas

Recognizing that the Pak-EPA has delegated power to provincial EPAs to enforce the provision

of 1997 Act, an IEE /EIA must be submitted to the Punjab EPA for all the sub-projects of PIAIP

and obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) before commencing the construction phase on site.

Additionally, the following relevant environmental and health & safety legislation, codes of

practice and guidance notes need to be followed;



National Environmental Policy

National Conservation Strategy

National Environmental Quality Standards

The Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act 1974

The Forest Act 1927

The West Pakistan Fisheries Act 1961

The Antiquities Act 1975

The Public Health (Emergency Provision) Act 1954

Epidemic Control Act 1884

Explosive Act 1884

FIDIC Clauses

Canal Drainage Act 1873

Policy and Procedures for the Filing, Review and Approval of Environmental

Assessments

Guidelines for the Preparation and Review of Environmental Reports

Guidelines for Public Consultation

Guidelines for Sensitive and Critical Areas

There are specific conditions stipulated under Section 12 of the PEPA such as every review of

an environmental impact assessment shall be carried out with public participation and no

information will be disclosed during the course of such public participation which relates to

trade, manufacturing or business activities processes or techniques of a proprietary nature, or

financial, commercial, scientific or technical matters which the proponent has requested to

remain confidential, unless otherwise for reasons to be recorded in writing.

4.2 ADB Procedures

Requirements on Sector Loan Project

Under a sector loan modality, the likelihood of significant adverse impacts of any subproject is

low. However, a large number of subprojects to be undertaken in relatively small geographic

area in a relatively short period of time may cause significant cumulative impacts. In compliance

with the ADB Environmental Assessment Guidelines (Manila, 2003), the environmental

assessment of sector impacts is required to ensure that the cumulative impacts of all the known

or unknown subprojects are assessed prior to loan approval. A sector EIA report has to be

prepared for the Project, while undertaking an assessment of total impact of all subprojects to

be financed.



The second challenge for the environmental assessment and review of sector loans is to

provide an efficient mechanism for environmental assessment of each subproject. If an

environmental assessment is undertaken at the sector level, it should be possible to streamline

the environmental assessment of individual subprojects. ADB's requirements for IEE/EIA of

sample subprojects are also important. The specific results of the sample IEE/EIAs are very

useful in determining the appropriate level of environmental assessment requirements for all

subprojects to be financed under the loan.

Categorization

All loans and investments are subject to categorization to determine environmental assessment

requirements. Categorization is to be undertaken using Rapid Environmental Assessment

(REA), consisting of questions relating to (i) the sensitivity and vulnerability of environmental

resources in project area, and (ii) the potential for the project to cause significant adverse

environmental impacts. Projects are classified into one of:

Category A (OM 20): Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. An

environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts.

Category B (OM 20): Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of

lesser degree and/or significance than those for category A projects. An initial environmental

examination (lEE) is required to determine whether or not significant environmental impacts

warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the lEE is regarded as the final

environmental assessment report.

Category C (OM 20)9: Projects unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or lEE

is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed.

Category FI (OM 20): Projects are classified as category FI if they involve a credit line through a

financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial

intermediary must apply an environmental management system, unless all subprojects will

result in insignificant impacts.

The sample categorizations for project types are provided in the Table 3.

Table 3: Sample Categorizations for Project Types

Category A Category B Category C Category F1

Dams and Reservoirs

Agro-industries

Forestry reach and extension

Credit lines



Forestry and Production Projects (large-scale) Industrial Plants (large-scale) Irrigation, drainage and flood control (large scale) Mineral development (oil and gas) Port and harbor development Thermal and hydropower projects

Rural electrification Electrical transmission Urban water supply and sanitation Rural water supply and sanitation Irrigation and drainage (small scale) Watershed projects Renewable energy

Rural health services Marine research Family planning program Microfinance projects likely to have minimal or no adverse impacts

Equity investments

Environmental Assessment Requirements

Category A. EIA is required to examine the project's potential impacts, and to recommend an

environmentally sound project by comparing all possible alternatives. Public consultation must

be undertaken at least twice during the EIA process, once during the early stage of the EIA field

studies and after the draft EIA report has been prepared. The EIA should recommend mitigation

measures for minimizing the adverse impacts and identify environmental monitoring

requirements. The mitigation measures and proposed monitoring are to be incorporated into the

Environmental Management Plan (EMP). An EIA report must be prepared following the

recommended format in Appendix 1. The SEIA shall be circulated to the Board at least 120 days

prior the Board consideration. SEIA must be prepared following the recommended format in

Appendix 2. The EIA and SEIA are to be made available for public (and published on ADB's

web-site). The Borrower should translate the SEIA into the local language.

Category B. An lEE is required for Category B projects to determine whether or not significant

environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded

as the final environmental assessment report. Public consultation must be undertaken during

the lEE process. An lEE report is required to follow the recommended format in Appendix 3. For

Category B projects deemed environmentally sensitive, the SIEE should be submitted to the

Board at least 120 days prior to the Board consideration. SIEE is required to follow the

recommended format in Appendix 4. In addition to the SIEE, lEE will be made available to

Board members upon request. The Bank may make the SIEE available to locally affected

groups and Non Government Organizations (NGOs), upon request, through the Board Member



of the DMC concerned, or through the Bank's Depository Library program, except where

confidentiality rules would be violated.

Category C. No EIA or lEE is required but environmental implications of the project still need to

be reviewed and mitigation measures if any should be directly integrated into the project design.

Category FI. Environmental Assessment of the financial intermediation and equity investments

is required. A due diligence assessment of the financial intermediary and its environmental

management system (EMS) is required, except in the case where the subproject involves only

small loans with insignificant impacts. In the cases where there will be lending through credit

lines, an environmental assessment and review procedures for subprojects are required. The

environmental assessment and review procedures are similar to that for sector loans and the

requirements for public involvement, information disclosure, and in some cases, clearances by

ADB apply.

In addition, there is also a category called Category B Sensitive which applies on projects that

fall in environmentally sensitive/protected areas. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for

Category B Sensitive projects are similar to Category A, including two rounds of public

consultation and 120 days disclosure period.

Disclosure and Approval

ADB requires the EIA documents for Category A and Category B Sensitive projects, once

prepared, reviewed, accepted and cleared by the ADB staff, and relevant regulatory agencies,

to be fully disclosed to the public worldwide as well as to the local communities 120 days prior to

the Board of Directors meeting for review and approval of the projects. All public concerns,

queries, comments and objections received within this period should be appropriately and

satisfactorily addressed, responded or resolved prior to the Board meeting for final loan

approval.

5. PROCEDURES FOR SUBPROJECTS

5.1 Responsibilities

The sections below detail the environmental procedures to be followed in selecting, designing,

preparing and implementing subprojects in the project area. These procedures include details

regarding the authorities and personnel responsible for the compliance of the Project with the

EARF and all prescribed environmental guidelines.



Once the sector loan project including the core subprojects already identified and to be

implemented in the first phase of the project, is appraised and approved, the selection and

preparation of future non-core subprojects will primarily be the responsibility of the local

government agencies with less intensive involvements of the ADB project task team than that in

the project appraisal stage. The various government agencies, project owners, and institutions

which will be responsible and/or involved in the project management including future non-core

subproject selection and preparation are given below.

5.2 Executing Agency (EA)

A Project Management Office (PMO) / Project Management Unit (PMU) will play a vital

coordination role both during project preparation and implementation and ensure smooth

communication with the implementing agencies (IAs) and other project stakeholders. As the

primary window of the EA, the PMO/PMU will take the overall responsibility for safeguarding the

environment, throughout the project identification, preparation and implementation stages, as

well as its overall responsibility for management of the sector loan project itself.

Within the PMO/PMU, an Environment Unit (also known as Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Division) has been established and staffed with full time management and technical specialists

covering environmental, resettlement, land acquisition, poverty alleviation and monitoring &

evaluation, including one Director and three technical personnel. The Environment Unit takes

the specific responsibility for environmental assessment report preparation, clearance,

supervision, monitoring enforcement of mitigation measures and review of environmental

performance during project implementation. In particular, Environment Unit will have the

following specific responsibilities in its environmental aspects of operation during the

implementation stage.

Provide inputs in non-core subprojects identification and implementation with regard to

environmental and social considerations.

Confirmation of subproject environmental categorization, and corresponding

environmental documentation requirements, review and clearance procedures, in

consultation with the ADB task team and local environmental authorities, and in

accordance with the relevant ADB guidelines and domestic regulatory requirements,

which are described in this EARF.

Request engagement as may be appropriate of professional institutions by Implementing

Agency(s) (IAs) in preparation for environmental impact assessment documents to

comply with the relevant regulatory requirements and ADB safeguard policies.



Supervise the environmental mitigation implementation during the project construction

and operation stages, through site visits, inspection tours, receiving and responding to

public concerns and complaints and review reports from contractors and project IAs.

Request engagement of environmental monitoring institutions by IAs to carry out the

environmental monitoring programs outlined in the project EMP. The Environment Unit

will be responsible for review of the monitoring reports and responding to any

recommendations made in the monitoring reports.

Initiate corrective actions and additional mitigation measures to those proposed in the

EMP as may be needed during the project construction and operation phase, in

response to site supervision monitoring and/or public complaints.

Communicate and coordinate among project stakeholders, the EPA, other relevant

government agencies, professional teams/consultants, contractors, construction

supervision consultant, project communities, the general public as well as 'ADB, on

environmental matters and advise PMO/PMU management for policies, actions,

programs and requirements to ensure that the impacts of the project be minimized and

project activities are in full compliance with regulatory standards, and ADB safeguard

policies.

Organize and coordinate project completion environmental acceptance inspections and

review in accordance with Pakistan’s regulatory requirements.

Conduct other tasks as may be requested by PMO/PMU or ADB or by the project for

environmental protection.

5.3 Implementing Agencies (IAs)

IAs will pay for the engagement of consultants hired for conducting an environmental

assessment study for each subproject requiring such a study, and as such have the direct

responsibility for EIA report completion with required quality. The PMO/PMU will provide

guidance to the IAs in this matter by proving technical support through the project environment

officers of the Environment Social Unit (ESU).

IAs have the responsibility to undertake necessary activities in future to ensure that the

following environmental documents are completed following required procedures and timings:

preparation of IEEs for the small sized reservoirs (unless in need for upgrading to

Category A or B sensitive and full EIAs), irrigation, small water storage, and soil

conservation subprojects (ADB Environment Category B), complying with current ADB

Environmental Assessment Guidelines as well;

Preparation of SIEEs in compliance with current ADB Environmental Assessment

Guidelines and



preparation of SEIAs in compliance with current ADB Environmental Assessment

Guidelines, allowing them to be posted for international public disclosure on the ADB

website 120 days before the ADB Board approval and to be posted for local public

disclosure.

During the construction phase, IAs will coordinate with the concerned institutions, consultants,

contractors and construction supervision functionaries to implement all mitigation measures and

guidelines prescribed in the EARF and the environmental reports and EMPs for the particular

subprojects. The IAs will be also responsible for engagement of environmental monitoring of the

subproject during the operation/construction phase.

5.4 Government Departments

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA is the main department, which implements national environmental policies and

legislation at the national level. The agency is also responsible for issuing environmental

regulations and guidelines; development and enforcing environmental standards and pollution

control measures; commissioning environmental research and studies; conducting

environmental impact assessment on major economic and technical policies and development

plans; preparing national environmental protection plans; environmental monitoring, statistics

and information; supervising natural resources development and utilization activities; addressing

significant environmental issues; approving EIA reports of development and construction

activities; and implementing environmental management and pollution control of development

and construction activities, etc.

Executing agency is responsible for providing the complete environmental documentation

required by the provincial EPA and remain committed to the approved project design. No

deviation is permitted during project implementation without the prior and explicit permission of

the EPA.

5.5 Institutional Strengthening

Capacity building and institutional strengthening for PMO/PMU in general and Environment

Social Unit in particular are critically important for the success of environmental management for

the sector loan. Many of the responsibilities and functions listed above go far and beyond the

standard requirements for similar organizations for construction projects, including other ADB

funded projects. This is because this is a sector loan and the Division will have to be thoroughly

familiar with the ADB environmental requirements, capable of conducting necessary reviews for



environmental documents improvements, and capable in position to recommend clearance. To

strengthen this unit and its functions, the following have been proposed:

Staff the Environment Social Unit with the most qualified technical staff, besides the

general environmental impact assessment and environmental management experience

for construction projects, the environmental staff should also be familiar with ADB

policies, procedures and requirements

Conduct training for the staff, including not necessarily limited to classroom training for

ADB policies and procedures, arrange meetings with other more experienced

PMO/PMU/Consultants staff who have successfully managed ADB projects, and

attended relevant conferences.

Engage professional consultants to assist or conduct parts or all of the functions/tasks

for Environment Unit/M&E Division. There can be two approaches for this measure:

engage individual consultants nationwide to work within the Environment Unit directly or

engage a consulting firm to support and assist the Environment Unit. As the project will

engage international/domestic firms for construction supervision, the environmental

review functions can be included in the construction supervision contract and request the

firm to include relevant skills and experience in their project consulting team.

In addition, it is proposed that for the first group of non-core subprojects when Environment Unit

starts to review and recommend for clearance for the first one, ADB environmental specialists

will be involved in their full capacity. Then the results of the both reviews will be compared to

determine whether Environment Unit staff can act independently for ADB policy compliance

review and clearance. The objective of this process is to identify shortcomings of Environment

Unit so that specific measures can be taken to strengthen the unit (focused training,

engagement of additional consultants, etc.). This process may also help ADB to understand and

be satisfied with the ability, experience and knowledge to function independently without

minimum ADB direct supervision for preparation and clearance of the remaining non-core

subprojects.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR SUBPROJECT SELECTION

To implement environmental considerations across all subprojects the following environmental

criteria have been proposed:

All subprojects shall avoid areas with defined or known environmental sensitivities;



Subprojects requiring environmental assessment must follow the procedures outlined in

this report;

Besides site screening and initial site investigation, one of the effective measures to meet the

criteria described in the above paragraph is to identify and conduct an analysis of alternatives.

Where possible and appropriate, non-core subprojects, multiple/alternative sites, designs,

and/or scales shall be identified and evaluated during subproject identification and evaluation to

allow the selection of optimal or least impacts alternatives. This also requires environmental

specialists, both Environment Unit staff and environmental institutions/consultants for EIA

working closely with the project planners and engineers throughout the project identification and

preparation stages to provide the needed input for environmental considerations and to ensure

that environmental considerations be included in the decision making.

6.1 Environmental Classification

The Project will have multiple subprojects, which will include some with significant

environmental impacts such as barrages and other subprojects and hence are classified as

Category A which would require a full EIA and SEIA in English for ADB review and clearance.

These projects will also be subject to other ADB requirements such as 120 days public

disclosure prior to the ADB's Board of Directors (BOD) review and approval. Others have much

smaller scale and insignificant environmental impacts and thus classified Category B and C, and

Initial Environmental Examination, (lEE) reports and SIEE in English will be required for the core

subprojects. For further non-core Category B in the sector loan project implementation stage,

IEE report and SIEE will be required, only in English, with recommendations to ADB for

clearance after review and acceptance by PMO/PMU.

Following extensive consultation with various project stakeholders, there are certain

requirements of the local regulatory framework and ADB policies. A mechanism has been

established for future subproject categorization, as follows and illustrated in Figure 1:



Any large canal systems of over 15,000 ha would most probably be classified as a Schedule II

project and a full EIA is required under the Pakistan EPA. However, under the ADB process

additional canals could be classed as a category A or B depending on whether any sensitive

environmental issues are discovered during scoping. If it is a category A then the ADB review

procedure will also be triggered where a SEIA is required and ADB review and clearance

including the 120 days public disclosure prior to final approval will be required.



The five sub-projects under PIAIP-Package 6 Project fall in Schedule II of section 12 of Pak-

EPA 1997 and an EIA is to be completed. EIA reports will be reviewed by PMO/PMU or the

independent third party consultants. If the reviewing party is satisfied that the findings, depth of

assessment and mitigation and management plans, as well as report quality meet the relevant

environmental legislation of Pakistan Act and ADB 'requirements, PMO/PMU may recommend

to Environmental Protection Agency and ADB for clearance.

All other irrigation system rehabilitation work identified during project execution will first be

treated as Schedule I or a Category B and an lEE will be completed. This lEE will be reviewed

by PMO/PMU or the independent third party consultants. If however, there are particular issues

raised by the lEE, e.g. subprojects, while small in scale, are located in or near environmentally

or socially sensitive areas, the subprojects would be upgraded to Category A or B sensitive and

Schedule II project and all the procedures and requirements needed for Category A projects as

described above will be triggered.

For small water storage structure subprojects, because of their very small scales and

insignificant impacts, they will be classified as Category C. No lEE is required but the

subprojects contents, locations, surrounding environments and other subproject features will be

reviewed by PMO/PMU to ensure impacts, if any, will be within the acceptable levels and

mitigation measures where needed be incorporated into the sub-project engineering design.

As project EA, the PMO/PMU has already accepted this process for project categorization, EIA

documentation and environmental review and clearance procedures.

7. PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTS

An EIA/IEE is necessary for each of the recommended subprojects envisaged in the Project.

Each individual EIA/lEE will identify mitigation measures specific to the terrain of the area where

the subproject is proposed, and also to the scale of each operation. The EIA/IEE Methodology

to be applied involves following steps:

Review and data collection;

Field visits and public consultation;

Derive Baseline Condition for the area of influence of proposed work scheme;

Impact identification and analysis, and planning and recommendation of mitigation

measures;

Preparation of an environmental management and monitoring plan.



Each of these steps is described further below:

Scoping. For this purpose a meeting will be called at the IA office. All relevant

stakeholders from the proposed subproject location, NGOs, if any operating in the area,

persons knowledgeable about the area should be invited to participate in the meeting. A

list of potentially positive or negative environmental consequences of the proposed

subproject, and possible options for the subproject, should be prepared, based on the

discussion in this meeting. This should be utilized to formulate the scope of the EIA/IEE

for the subproject. For example if any land acquisition is envisaged, the Stakeholders

should be consulted and agreement between the Project and these affectees be drafted

indicating their consent to relinquishing their land to the Project (government) at the

agreed government rate.

Collection of Background Data. The environmental assessment team will review all

readily available information in the light of the concerns raised in the meeting referred to

above, as well as considering the formal requirements. This will result in a preliminary

summary of the relevant environmental information.

Site Visit and Public Consultation. The environmental assessment team will carry out

a walk-through field inspection of the subproject site, and collect relevant data. In

addition to the observations and measurements made by the environmental assessment

team members, information will be collected through a process of consultation after

informing the local communities and stakeholders of the proposed operation.

Consultation plays a very important role in the environmental assessment process. All

relevant stakeholders, such as affected communities, any NGOs, local bodies, and

knowledgeable persons will be consulted. Impact identification, analysis and

recommendation of mitigation measures will be undertaken by the consultants.

The environmental assessment team will analyze and interpret all information gained through

the previous steps. This will result in the identification and assessment of the following:

Subproject impacts: these are impacts generated by subproject activities, or other

activities directly induced by the subproject.

Receptors of impacts: these are the environmental components, setting or features, and

living or non-living entities in the subproject area likely to be affected.



Mitigation measures: The team will then recommend appropriate and cost-effective

measures to mitigate the adverse consequences, and at the same time to enhance the

positive impacts.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

The EMP proposes an effective plan of action that will indicate responsibilities and required

measures to minimize the negative environmental & social impacts at varies stages of the

project. The EMP of the subproject should be discussed under three main components;

Mitigation Plan, Monitoring Program and Institutional Arrangements.

A tabulated form of Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plan (EMMP) should also form a part

of the EMP. A matrix of EMMP detailing the recommended mitigation measures for each of the

identified impacts will be formulated, along with the persons and institutions responsible for the

monitoring of each impact.

9. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

The final report of IEE/EIA should be available at local and at Qaid-e-Azam library Lahore. A

translation of executive summery of IEE/EIA report in local language should be displayed at the

prominent places of the site. All the stakeholder should be consulted minimum twice for

category A and B sensitive projects and their concerns and point of view should be recorded

and addressed.

ADB projects are accessible to interested parties and the general public. The SIEE and SEIA

reports are required to be circulated worldwide, through the depository library system and on the

ADB web site. The full EIA or lEE reports are also made available to interested parties on

request. ADB's "120 day rule" requires that the SEIA, or in the case of category B sensitive

projects that are deemed environmentally sensitive. To facilitate the required consultations with

project-affected groups and local NGOs, the information on the project's environmental issues

will be provided in a form and language accessible to those being consulted.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

This section discusses the type and range of impacts that would be generated by the

interventions proposed as project activities. The types of interventions may be divided into two

categories, those have no significant environmental impacts, and those have.

A detailed environmental study should be carried out for the subproject having significant

adverse environmental impacts i.e. a separate EIA for the subprojects. For the subprojects

which have no significant impacts, including the rehabilitation and upgrading of irrigation

schemes, small water storage structures and protection from soil and water losses subprojects,



impacts during the implementation are only likely to arise during their construction phase. Hence

the construction phase of these subprojects is the main concern, and likely impacts pertaining to

the construction phase have been listed before, followed by the recommended mitigation

measures.

a) Impacts in Construction Phase

Construction activities for any project mainly include land clearing, excavation, filling, disposal of

spoil, construction of actual intervention (canals, water tanks) and civil works. Conventional

methods of infrastructure development on sensitive terrains without due consideration to

environmental impacts, can result in adverse impacts, which include:

construction activities can increase the possibility of soil erosion.

construction can result in degradation of agricultural lands, loss or damage of vegetation,

forests or wildlife and damage to private property, including houses and commercial

buildings.

existing local infrastructure such as water supply lines, irrigation channels, and cultural

sites are at risk of damage during construction.

Other temporary adverse impacts relating to the construction phase are:

- Dust and emissions close to communities. Dust and emissions arising during

construction activities can be a source of nuisance for locals and effect nearby

vegetation. During construction, dust emissions can arise from earthworks such as

levelling and land clearing for the establishment of access tracks and construction camp

site areas; transportation of soil in dumper trucks; stored stock piles; construction of

bunds; movement of vehicles over unprepared portions of the access tracks, off-track

travel and over speeding etc.

- Disturbance to communities and traffic hurdle due to the operation of heavy equipment

and the presence of a certain number of workers not belonging to the local communities.

- Damage to buildings of cultural or religious significance, such as shrines or mosques as

a result of poor construction management and carelessness of construction crew.

- Construction camp site can be a cause of disturbance to the communities due to the

presence of a large number of workers who may not belong to the area.



- Drainage pattern in the area may be disturbed as a result of construction activities.

- Health and safety issues concerning labour members from the local communities may

arise.

- Disturbance to local wildlife and wildlife sanctuaries. Disturbance to any sensitive

species of flora or fauna due to the construction activities.

- Disturbance to local women due to the presence of workers during the operation.

b) Mitigation Measures in Construction Phase

The mitigation measures proposed to minimize or altogether remove the impacts anticipated to

arise during the construction phase are:

- To avoid excessive dust emission close to communities, the work areas should be

sprinkled with water.

- Dust emissions due to road travel should be minimized by regulating vehicle speed near

communities.

- Leveling of borrow areas or any other construction site should be done in sections,

immediately followed by sprinkling of water and also preferably compaction.

- No civil works to be carried out during evening, outside the specified working hours or

when any cultural activities are taking place.

- Water for construction should not be drawn from private groundwater source or

community wells without the framework agreement.

- The quantity of water used during construction should be kept to a minimum by ensuring

prudent water conservation measures on site. Special care should be taken to protect

the water sources from any contaminations resulted from the project activities.

- Special care should be taken to protect cultural or religious sites.



- Ascertain full community participation in the operation.

- Contractor’s Camp sites (batching plant, labour camp, work base area, material depot

etc) for construction purposes should be located at least 500 m away from communities.

- The use of horns by project vehicles should be minimized. The use of pressure horns

should not be allowed.

- Movement of all project vehicles and personnel should be restricted to within work areas,

to avoid disturbance of natural habitat.

- A maximum number of unskilled labour required for the operation should be hired from

within the local beneficiaries.

- Proper construction practices to be followed by community members (since project will

be implemented through the involvement of community members).

- Community members involved in the civil works to be provided with basic health and

safety trainings.

- Vegetation clearance to be minimized.

- If any Wildlife sanctuaries fall in project’s AOI then it should not be disturbed.

- If any rare or sensitive species of flora is observed, it should not be disturbed.

- Community consultation should be carried out to avoid social problems that may arise

due to construction.

- Proper construction practices, adequate monitoring, health and safety trainings to all

construction workers (local or from the district).

- Record and mitigate all legitimate community complaints.

- No construction related activity is to be carried out within the boundaries of the

demarcated protected areas (if found in project AOI).



- Resettlement planning and budgeting with a systematic community consultation.

- Prepare Traffic Management, allow provision of bypasses routes, culverts, foot bridges

etc. where needed.

C. Operational Phase

a. Impacts

As this is a rehabilitation program of existing irrigation system the canals and barrages have

been in place for some time and the positive impacts on the urban and rural livelihood, local

people’s health and agriculture of the area should occur relatively quickly and be relatively

trouble free.

The main negative impacts of the operational phase of the project are associated with

resettlement, noise, abstract fish movement, impact on wildlife habitat, tree cutting etc. If any

new hydraulic weir isproposed under this project then it may act as a barrier to fish passage or

deteriorate water quality due to retrogression.

b. Mitigation Measures

Downstream users will not be affected since there will not be any change in water discharges.

Make sure that the fish ladder is available and kept in working condition to accommodate the

fish movement across any hydraulic weir. If any wet land is recovered due to the alteration in

land use, then the alternative site should be developed as wet land near the site. Specific

mitigation measures to counter any impacts generated by a barrage primarily pertain to

inadequate maintenance which could result in damage to the structure of the barrage.

11. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall responsibility for environmental management will rest on PMO/PMU of the Irrigation

Department, Government of the Punjab.

i. The Executing Agency : PMO/PMU of Punjab Irrigation Department (PID)

ii. Supervising and Monitoring

Agency

: Environmental Social Unit of PMO/PMU.

iii. General Assistance to all

above agencies in their

respective tasks

: The Project Director, PID will facilitate

communications, logistics and data collection as

and when required.

iv. Logistic Support : The Project Director, PID shall provide the

logistic support and shall be the focal point for

the construction activity.



Table 4. Environmental Social Unit and Key Qualifications

Sr.

No.

Title Key Qualifications

1 Director Social /Environment Coordination of multi-disciplinary environmental and

social studies and resettlement planning, experiences

with ADB funded project preparation and

implementation monitoring and supervision, through

understanding of PEPA 1997, standards, review and

approval procedures, and resettlement policies and

their applications in capital projects, excellent

communication skills and fluent in both English and

Urdu.

2 Deputy Director Environment Direct experience with EIA and IEE with ADB funded

projects, familiar with relevant ADB environmental

guidelines and policies, direct experience with EIA

report, IEE/EIA form and PEPA1997, regulatory review

and approval regulations and procedures.

3 Deputy Director Sociologist Direct experience with social assessment with ADB

funded projects, familiar with poverty alleviation,

women, and other social issues and government

policies related to these issues, familiar with ADB

guidelines and polices on social assessment.

4 Resettlement Specialist Direct experience with resettlement planning on ADB

funded projects, familiar with ADB and government

policies, guidelines and standards for resettlement and

rehabilitation, experience with RP preparation and ADB

review and clearance procedures, experience on

resettlement monitoring during implementation.

In addition, PMO/PMU may choose to engage independent consultants to support the

environmental specialist in the Environment Social Unit. The consultants can be individuals or

associated with a consulting firm such as the firm which will be engaged for construction

supervision. These additional technical staff will support the environmental specialist and

Environment Social Unit to conduct various tasks for environmental management during the

sector loan implementation.

12. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

EIA reports will be required for the core subprojects of PIAIP-Package 6 under section 12 of

Pak-EPA 1997. Other irrigation distribution systems rehabilitation and soil and water

conservation subprojects will be classified as Category B, and lEE reports will be required. The

reports will be prepared by PIAIP Consultant and reviewed by Environment Social Unit and

submitted to ADB and Punjab-EPA for clearance. Other non-core Category B subprojects will



need an lEE which will be reviewed by Environment Social Unit who will recommend to ADB for

clearance. For small water storage structure subprojects, because of their small scale and the

anticipated insignificant impacts, they will be classified as Category C according to the relevant

guidelines and policies. As such, no lEE will be required for category C project. However, the

subprojects design, contents, locations, surroundings and other features of the subprojects will

be reviewed by Environment Unit to ensure that impacts to the environment, if any, will be within

acceptable levels and mitigation measures where needed be incorporated into the engineering

design.

PMO/PMU will establish an Environmental Unit. The Unit will be responsible for organizing and

coordinating needed environmental studies for the future non-core subprojects. It will also

conduct review of the complete lEEs to determine (1) the needs for improvements with specific

comments as to where the improvements will be, (2) whether the subproject need to be

upgraded to Category A and correspondingly the lEE upgraded to EIA, based on the findings

and assessment contained in the lEEs, and (3) whether the lEEs meet relevant ADB

requirements so that it can recommend to ADB for clearance.

Impacts pertaining to the planning, construction and operational phases have been initially

identified and summarized in this EARF with recommended mitigation measures. Sample EIAs

and SEIA have been conducted for each of those types of core subprojects, which will serve as

models to be followed by the implementing agency for preparing individual EIAs and counterpart

SEIAs for future subprojects.

The EARF report concludes that either EIA or lEE is to be conducted and environmental

capacity of both PMO/PMU and IAs should be strengthened to ensure compliance with the

recommended environmental assessment and review procedures for future non-core

subprojects as stated in this EARF report.



APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Format for EIA Reports

A. Introduction

This section usually includes the following:

(i) purpose of the report, including (a) identification of the project and its proponent, (b) brief description of the nature, size, and location of the project and its importance to the country, and (c) any other pertinent background information;

(ii) stage of project preparation (i.e., pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, detailed

engineering design preparation);

(iii) extent of the EIA study, including the scope of the study, magnitude of effort, and persons/expertise or agency performing the study and

(iv) brief outline of the contents of the report, including any special techniques or

methods used for identifying issues, assessing impacts, and deriving environmental protection measures.

B. Description of the Project

The project should be described in terms of its basic activities, location, layout, and schedule (in

terms of the project cycle). This section of the EIA report should provide sufficient details on the

following:

(i) Type of project

(ii) Need for project

(iii) Location (use maps showing general location, specific

Location, project boundary and project site layout)

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation including any associated

activities required by or for the project

(iv) Proposed schedule for approval and implementation

(v) Description of the project including drawings showing

project layout, components of project, etc. This information should be of the

same type and extent as is included in feasibility reports for proposed projects, in

order to give a clear picture of the project and its operations.

C. Legal and Administrative Framework Policy

This section provides an overview of the policy framework and national legislation and

international obligations that apply to the proposed project. The project is expected to comply

with all national legislation and Asian Bank Safeguard Policies relating to environmental and



social issues and to obtain all regulatory clearance require.

D. Description of the Environment

This section contains a description of the study area to provide a clear picture of the existing

environmental resources and values within which the impacts must be considered. Detailed

methodology to gather information, including data sources, should also be briefly described. As

much as possible, the baseline information should be presented in maps, figures, and tables.

The baseline environmental information area should include:

(i) Physical Resources: topography and soils, geology/seismology, climate, air quality,

surface water, groundwater.

(ii) Ecological Resources; fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife, forests, rare or endangered

species, protected areas, coastal resources

(iii) Economic Development: e.g, industries, infrastructure facilities (e.g. water supply,

sewerage, flood control), transportation (e.g. roads, airports, and navigation), land use

(e.g. dedicated area uses), power sources and transmission, agricultural development,

mineral development, and tourism facilities

(iv) Social and Cultural Resources; population and communities

(e.g. numbers, locations, composition, employment), health facilities, education facilities,

socio-economic conditions (e.g. community structure, family structure, social well being),

physical or cultural heritage, current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes

by Indigenous Peoples, structures or sites that are of historical, archaeological,

paleontological, or architectural significance.

E. Alternatives

The consideration of alternatives is one of the more proactive sides of environmental

assessment enhancing the project design through examining options instead of only focusing

on the more defensive task of reducing adverse impacts of a single design. This calls for the

systematic comparison of feasible alternatives for the proposed project site, technology, and

operational alternatives. Alternatives should be compared in terms of their potential

environmental impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, and

institutional, training and monitoring requirements. For each alternative, the environmental costs

and benefits should be quantified to the extent possible, economic values should be attached

where feasible, and the basis for the selected alternative should be stated.

Since the selection of alternatives can involve detailed technical analysis that includes more

than just environmental factors, it may be preferable to present the details of this analysis as an

appendix and include only the results and summary of this selection process in the body of the

report. For example, a table listing the alternatives on one axis, and the criteria, such as



reliability, cost, performance, inherent environmental effects and necessary mitigation

measures, on the other axis may provide an effective summary.

F. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Review Characteristics of Each Environmental Impact. This section will evaluate the project's

expected impacts (in as quantified terms as possible) on each resource or value, and applicable

sectoral environmental guidelines wherever any significant impact is expected (including

environmental risk assessment, where appropriate. Environmental impacts to be investigated

will include those due to (i) project location; (ii) caused by possible accidents; (iii) related to

design; and (iv) during construction, regular operations, and final decommissioning or

rehabilitation of a completed project. Where adverse effects are indicated, discuss measures for

minimizing and/or offsetting these, and opportunities for enhancing natural environmental

values will be explored. Both direct and indirect effects will be considered, and the region of

influence indicated. This analysis is the key presentation in the report and if not sufficiently

completed it may be necessary to delay the project until the analysis can be completed. It is

necessary to present a reasonably complete picture of both the human use and quality of life

gains to result from the project due to the utilization, alteration, and impairment of the natural

resources affected by the project, so that fair evaluation of the net worth of the project could be

made.

Mitigating Adverse Effects. For each possible adverse environmental impact of the project,

the report will carefully explain how the project plan/design minimizes the adverse effects and in

addition how the project plan/design, to the extent feasible, includes provision for offsetting or

compensating of adverse effects and for positive enhancement of benefits or environmental

quality. Where substantial cost of mitigation measures is involved, alternative measures and

costs will be explored.

Irreversible and Irretrievable Impacts. The EIA report will identify the extent to which the

proposed project would irreversibly curtail the potential uses of the environment. For example,

highways that cut through stream corridors, wetlands, or a natural estuary can result in

irretrievable damage to those sensitive ecosystems. Other impacts that may be irreversible

include alteration of historicizes, and expenditure of construction materials and fuels. Also,

projects through estuaries, marshes, etc. may permanently impair the area's natural ecology; or

elimination of recreation areas and parklands can precipitate drastic changes in the project

area's social and economic character.



Temporary Effects during Project Construction. In the event the construction phase of the

project involves special environmental impacts (to be terminated on completion of construction),

these will be separately discussed including proposed remedial measures.

G. Economic Assessment This section may be drawn from the economic analysis conducted as part of the project

feasibility study. It should include the following elements which should be integrated into the

overall economic analysis of the project: (i) costs and benefits of environmental impacts; (ii)

costs, benefits, and cost-effectiveness of mitigation measures; and (iii) discussion of impacts

that have not been expressed in monetary values, in quantitative terms where possible (e.g.

weight of volume estimates of pollutants).

H. Environmental Management Plan The EMP describes how the mitigation and other measures to enhance the benefits of

environmental protection will be implemented. It explains how the measures will be managed,

who will implement them, and when and where they will be implemented. The following

elements should be described in the EMP: (i) implementation of mitigation measures during

project design; (ii) implementation of mitigation measures by contractors, and how impacts

prevention will be incorporated in the materials procurement; (iii) social development program

(e.g. resettlement plan, community training); (iv) contingency response plan for natural or other

disasters, and project contingencies; and (v) environmental management and monitoring costs

including mitigation costs.

The environmental monitoring plan describes the monitoring activities to ensure that adverse

environmental impacts will be minimized, and the EMP implemented. The environmental

monitoring plan will cover selected parameters to indicate the level of environmental impacts.

It also describes how when, and where the monitoring activities will be undertaken; who will

carry them out; and who should receive the monitoring report. More importantly, it includes a

proposal to carry out environmental compliance monitoring activities.

The present capacity of the executing agency to implement EMP should be described and

implementation costs clearly identified.

I. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

This section will (i) describe the process undertaken to involve the public in project design and



recommended measures for continuing public participation; (ii) summarize major comments

received from beneficiaries, local officials, community leaders, NGOs, and others, and

describe how these comments were addressed; (Hi) list milestones in public involvement (e.g.,

dates, attendance, topics of public meetings), and recipients of the report and other project

related documents; (iv) describe compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for public

participation; (v) if possible summarize public acceptance or opinion on the proposed project;

and (vi) describe other related materials or activities (e.g., press releases, notifications) as part

of the effort to gain public participation. This section will provide of summary of information

disclosed to date and procedures for future disclosure.

I. Conclusions

The EIA report will present the conclusions of the study including: (i) gains which justify project

implementation; (ii) explanation of how adverse effects could be minimized or offset, and

compensated to make these impacts acceptable; (iii) explanation of use of any irreplaceable

resources; and (iv) provisions for follow-up surveillance and monitoring. Simple visual

presentations of the type and magnitude of the impacts may aid the decision-maker.



Appendix 2 Format for SEIA Reports

A. Introduction This section will include the purpose of the report, extent of the EIA study and brief description

of any special techniques or methods used.


This section will include the type of and need for project, location, size or magnitude of

operation and proposed schedule for implementation.

C. Description of the Environment

This section will include the physical and ecological resources, human and economic

development and quality of life values in the area affected by the project. Where available,

environmental standards will be used as the baseline for comparative purposes.

D. Alternatives

For each alternative, a summary of the probable adverse impacts and its relation to the

project, and other alternatives will be discussed determine whether the project minimizes the

environmental impact over all other alternatives and is within acceptable environmental impact

limits. In most cases, environmental impacts "with" and "without" project alternatives should be

examined.

E. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Environmental impacts, both direct and indirect, on different environmental resources or

values due to project location, as related to design, during construction and regular operation

will be discussed and mitigation, offsetting or enhancement measures will be recommended.

F. Economic Assessment

This section will include: (a) costs and benefits of environmental impacts; (b) costs, benefits

and cost effectiveness of mitigation measures; and (c) for environmental impacts that have not

been expressed in monetary values, a discussion of such impacts, possible, in quantitative

terms (e.g. weight or volume estimates of pollutants). This information should be integrated

into the overall economic analysis of the project.



G. Environmental Management Plan

The EMP will describe the impacts to be mitigated, and activities to implement the mitigation

measures, including how, when, and where they will be implemented. The environmental

monitoring plan will describe the impacts to be monitored, and when and where monitoring

activities will be carried out, and who will carry them out.

H. Public Consultation and Disclosure

This section will describe the process undertaken to involve the public in project design and

recommended measures for continuing public participation; summarize major comments

received from beneficiaries, local officials, community leaders, NGOs, and others, and

describe how these comments were addressed; list milestones in public involvement such as

dates, attendance, and topics of public meetings; list recipients of this document and other

project related documents; describe compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for

public participation; and summarize other related materials or activities, such as press

releases and notifications. This section will provide of summary of information disclosed to

date and procedures for future disclosure.

I. Conclusions

This section will describe the gains which justify implementation of the project; explain how

significant adverse environmental impacts will be mitigated or offset and compensated for;

explain/justify use of any irreplaceable resources and; describe follow-up surveillance and

monitoring.



Appendix 3 Format of IEE Reports

A. Introduction

This section usually includes the following:

(i) purpose of the report, including (a) identification of the project and project proponent; (b) brief description of the nature, size, and location of the project and of its importance to the country; and (c) any other pertinent background information; and

(ii) Extent of the lEE study: scope of study, magnitude of effort,

person or agency performing the study, and acknowledgement.


Furnish sufficient details to give a brief but clear picture of the following (include only applicable

items):

(i) Type of project;

(ii) Category of Project;

(iii) Need for project;

(iii) Location (use maps showing general location, specific location, and project site);

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation;

(v) Proposed schedule for implementation; and

(vi) Descriptions of the project, including drawings showing project layout, and project components. This information should be of the same type and extent as is included in feasibility reports for proposed projects to give a clear picture of the project and its operations.


Furnish sufficient information to give a brief but clear picture of the existing environmental

resources in the area affected by the project, including the following (to the extent applicable):

(i) Physical Resources: (e.g.) atmosphere (e.g. air quality and climate), topography and soils, surface water, groundwater, geology/seismology.

(ii) Ecological Resources: (e.g.) fisheries, aquatic biology,

wildlife, forests, rare or endangered species, protected areas, coastal resources.

(iii) Economic Development: (e.g.) industries, infrastructure

facilities (e.g. water supply, sewerage, flood control), transportation (roads, harbors, airports, and navigation), land use (e.g. dedicated area uses), power sources and transmission agricultural development, mineral development, and tourism facilities.



(iv) Social and Cultural Resources: (e.g.) population and communities (e.g. numbers,

locations, composition, employment), health facilities, education facilities, socioeconomic conditions (e.g. community structure, family structure, social well being), physical or cultural heritage, current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes by Indigenous Peoples, structures or sites that are of historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural significance.

D. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Using the checklist of environmental parameters for different sector projects, this section will

screen out "no significant impacts" from those with significant adverse impact by reviewing each

relevant parameter according to the following factors or operational stages. Mitigation

measures, where appropriate, will also be recommended environmental problems due to project

location, and related to project design, construction, and operations. Potential environmental

enhancement measures and additional considerations will also be covered.

E. Institutional Requirements and Environmental Monitoring Plan

This section should state the impacts to be mitigated, and activities to implement the mitigation

measures, including how, when, and where they will be implemented. Institutional arrangements

for implementation should be described. The environmental monitoring plan will describe the

impacts to be monitored, and when and where monitoring activities will be carried out, and who

will carry them out. The environmental management and monitoring costs should also be

described.

F. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure



received from beneficiaries, local officials, community leaders, NGOs, and others, and describe

how these comments were addressed; list milestones in public involvement such as dates,

attendance, and topics of public meetings; list recipients of this document and other project

related documents; describe compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for public

participation; and summarize other related materials or activities, such as press releases and

notifications. This section will provide of summary of information disclosed to date and

procedures for future disclosure.



G. Findings and Recommendations

This section will include an evaluation of the screening process and recommendation will be

provided whether significant environmental impacts exist needing further detailed study or EIA.

If there is no need for further study, the lEE itself, which at times may need to be supplemented

by a special study in view of limited but significant impacts, becomes the completed

environmental assessment for the project and no follow-up EIA will be needed. If an EIA is

needed, then this section will include a brief terms of reference (TOR) for the needed follow-up

EIA, including approximate descriptions of work tasks, professional skills required, time

required, and estimated costs. The Bank's Environment Guidelines provides a guide for

preparing the TOR for different projects.

H. Conclusions

This section will discuss the result of the lEE and justification, if any, of the need for additional

study or EIA. If an lEE, or an lEE supplemented by a special study, is sufficient for the project,

then the lEE with the recommended institutional and monitoring program becomes the

completed EIA.



Appendix 4 Format for SIEE Reports

A. Introduction

This section will include the purpose of the report, extent of the lEE study and brief description

of any special techniques or methods used.


This section will include the type of and need for the project; and project location, size or

magnitude, operation, and proposed schedule for implementation.


This section will include the physical and ecological resources, human and economic

development, and quality of life values.

D. Forecasting Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

This section will identify "no significant impacts" from those with significant adverse impacts and

will discuss the appropriate mitigation measures, where necessary.

E. Institutional Requirements and Environmental Monitoring Plan

This section will describe the impacts to be mitigated, and activities to implement the mitigation

measures, including how, when, and where they will be implemented. The environmental

monitoring plan will describe the impacts to be monitored, and when and where monitoring

activities will be carried out, and who will carry them out.

F. Public Consultation and Disclosure



received from beneficiaries, local officials, community leaders, NGOs, and others, and describe

how these comments were addressed; list milestones in public involvement such as dates,

attendance, and topics of public meetings; list recipients of this document and other project

related documents; describe compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for public

participation; and summarize other related materials or activities, such as press releases and



notifications. This section will also provide of summary of information disclosed to date and

procedures for future disclosure.

G. Findings and Recommendations

This section will include an evaluation of the screening process, and recommendation will be

provided whether significant environmental impacts exist needing further detailed study or EIA.

If there is no need for further study, the lEE itself, which at times may need to be supplemented

by a special study in view of some small significant impacts, becomes the completed EIA for the

project and no follow-up EIA will be needed. If further additional study is needed, then this

section will include a brief terms of reference (TOR) for the needed follow-up EIA, including

approximate descriptions of work tasks, professional skills required, time required, and

estimated costs. The Bank's Environment Guidelines provides a guide for preparing the TOR for

different projects.

H. Conclusions

This section will discuss the result of the lEE and justification if any of the need for additional

study or EIA. If an lEE or an lEE supplemented by a special study is sufficient for the project,

then the lEE with the recommended institutional requirements and monitoring program become

the completed EIA.



Appendix 5

Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Instructions:

(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a

project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the

Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for

approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.

(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are

adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous

Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender

checklists.

(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts.

Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country Project Title:

Sector Division:

SCREENING QUESTIONS

Yes No REMARKS

A. PROJECT SITING

Is the project area adjacent to or within any of the following areas:

Underground utilities

Cultural heritage site

Protected Area

Wetland

Mangrove

Estuarine

BUILDINGS



SCREENING QUESTIONS

Yes No REMARKS

Buffer zone of protected area

Special area for protecting biodiversity

Bay

B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Will the Project cause…

Encroachment on historical/cultural areas?

Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)?

Impacts on the sustainability of associated sanitation and solid waste disposal systems?

Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?

Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?

Accident risks associated with increased vehicular traffic, leading to loss of life?

Increased noise and air pollution resulting from increased traffic volume?

Occupational and community health and safety risks?

Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation?

Generation of dust in sensitive areas during construction?

Requirements for disposal of fill, excavation, and/or spoil materials?



SCREENING QUESTIONS

Yes No REMARKS

Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works?

Long-term impacts on groundwater flows as result of needing to drain the project site prior to construction?

Long-term impacts on local hydrology as a result of building hard surfaces in or near the building?

Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?

Risks to community safety caused by fire, electric shock, or failure of the buildings safety features during operation?

Risks to community health and safety caused by management and disposal of waste?

Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?



REA Checklist

Instructions:

(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to

be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards

Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.




checklists.

(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential

impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project Title:

Sector Division:

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

A. Project Siting Is the project area…

Densely populated?

Heavy with development activities?

Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?


WATER SUPPLY




Protected Area

Wetland

Mangrove

Estuarine



Bay

B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS


pollution of raw water supply from upstream wastewater discharge from communities, industries, agriculture, and soil erosion runoff?

impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?

hazard of land subsidence caused by excessive ground water pumping?

social conflicts arising from displacement of communities ?

conflicts in abstraction of raw water for water supply with other beneficial water uses for surface and ground waters?

unsatisfactory raw water supply (e.g. excessive pathogens or mineral constituents)?

delivery of unsafe water to distribution system?

inadequate protection of intake works or wells, leading to pollution of water supply?

over pumping of ground water, leading to salinization and ground subsidence?

excessive algal growth in storage reservoir?

increase in production of sewage beyond capabilities of community facilities?




inadequate disposal of sludge from water treatment plants?

inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances and protect facilities?

impairments associated with transmission lines and access roads?

health hazards arising from inadequate design of facilities for receiving, storing, and handling of chlorine and other hazardous chemicals.

health and safety hazards to workers from handling and management of chlorine used for disinfection, other contaminants, and biological and physical hazards during project construction and operation?

dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?

disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?

noise and dust from construction activities?

increased road traffic due to interference of construction activities?

continuing soil erosion/silt runoff from construction operations?

delivery of unsafe water due to poor O&M treatment processes (especially mud accumulations in filters) and inadequate chlorination due to lack of adequate monitoring of chlorine residuals in distribution systems?

delivery of water to distribution system, which is corrosive due to inadequate attention to feeding of corrective chemicals?

accidental leakage of chlorine gas?

excessive abstraction of water affecting downstream water users?

competing uses of water?




increased sewage flow due to increased water supply

increased volume of sullage (wastewater from cooking and washing) and sludge from wastewater treatment plant

large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?

risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during operation and construction?

community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?




Instructions:

This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department.

This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional Department.

This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement, (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 identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.


Sector Division:


B. PROJECT SITING Is the project area…

Densely populated?

Heavy with development activities?

Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?


SEWAGE TREATMENT




Protected Area

Wetland

Mangrove

Estuarine



Bay

A. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS


impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?

interference with other utilities and blocking of access to buildings; nuisance to neighboring areas due to noise, smell, and influx of insects, rodents, etc.?

dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people

impairment of downstream water quality due to inadequate sewage treatment or release of untreated sewage?

overflows and flooding of neighboring properties with raw sewage?

environmental pollution due to inadequate sludge disposal or industrial waste discharges illegally disposed in sewers?

noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works?

discharge of hazardous materials into sewers, resulting in damage to sewer system and danger to workers?

inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances, and protect facilities?




social conflicts between construction workers from other areas and community workers?

road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during the rainy season?


traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?

temporary silt runoff due to construction?

hazards to public health due to overflow flooding, and groundwater pollution due to failure of sewerage system?

deterioration of water quality due to inadequate sludge disposal or direct discharge of untreated sewage water?

contamination of surface and ground waters due to sludge disposal on land?

health and safety hazards to workers from toxic gases and hazardous materials which maybe contained in sewage flow and exposure to pathogens in sewage and sludge?



Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist Instructions:



Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.


adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples

checklists, (b) poverty reduction handbook, (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d)

gender checklists.




Sector Division:


A. Does the Project involve a Program Loan or Sector Development Program Loan with Policy Conditions

Will the policy reforms lead to:

reductions in government expenditure that will adversely affect the delivery of public services for environmental protection, social programs, drought relief, food aid, or agricultural extension services

GOVERNANCE AND

FINANCE




alterations in the pattern of land use or land use conflicts

impacts on the environment through increased exploitation of natural resources (e.g. forests, fisheries, minerals)

impacts on the environment through changes in agricultural inputs (e.g. land, water, energy, fertilizer, pesticides, biotechnology, mechanization)

reduced incentive, capability, or resources for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to comply with environmental protection laws and regulations

dismantling of environmental regulations or changes in the regulatory framework for environmental management

any other policy outcomes that might have major environmental implications

B. Does the Project Involve a Financial Intermediation

Component?

Will the project involve:

credit lines through a financial intermediary, including micro-finance, that will finance sub-projects that include major infrastructure development, be located at or near an environmentally sensitive area, alter the pattern of land use or cause land use conflicts, lead to the generation of hazardous waste, or generate significant air or water pollution

equity investments

C. Does the Project include an investment component

Project loan

Sector loan




Guarantee

Equity

Will the project:

include major infrastructure development?

be located at or near an environmentally sensitive area?

alter the pattern of land use or cause land use conflicts?

lead to the generation of hazardous waste?

generate significant air or water pollution?

cause a large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

add infrastructure that can harm community health and safety when it is accessed or when it fails?








Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.




checklists.




Sector Division:


A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?

PROTECTED AREA

WETLAND

MANGROVE

ESTUARINE

BUFFER ZONE OF PROTECTED AREA

SPECIAL AREA FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY

IRRIGATION




B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WILL THE PROJECT CAUSE…

loss of precious ecological values (e.g. result of encroachment into forests/swamplands or historical/cultural buildings/areas, disruption of hydrology of natural waterways, regional flooding, and drainage hazards)?

conflicts in water supply rights and related social conflicts?

impediments to movements of people and animals?

potential ecological problems due to increased soil erosion and siltation, leading to decreased stream capacity?

Insufficient drainage leading to salinity intrusion?

over pumping of groundwater, leading to salinization and ground subsidence?

impairment of downstream water quality and therefore, impairment of downstream beneficial uses of water?



potential social conflicts arising from land tenure and land use issues?

soil erosion before compaction and lining of canals?

noise from construction equipment?

dust during construction?




waterlogging and soil salinization due to inadequate drainage and farm management?

leaching of soil nutrients and changes in soil characteristics due to excessive application of irrigation water?

reduction of downstream water supply during peak seasons?

soil pollution, polluted farm runoff and groundwater, and public health risks due to excessive application of fertilizers and pesticides?

soil erosion (furrow, surface)?

scouring of canals?

clogging of canals by sediments?

clogging of canals by weeds?

seawater intrusion into downstream freshwater systems?

introduction of increase in incidence of waterborne or water related diseases?

dangers to a safe and healthy working environment due to physical, chemical and biological hazards during project construction and operation?






risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during construction and operation?

community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project (e.g., irrigation dams) are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?


Instructions:

(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be

attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to Environment and Safeguards Division

(RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.




checklists.




POWER TRANSMISSION



Sector Division:


A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?

CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE

PROTECTED AREA

WETLAND

MANGROVE

ESTUARINE




encroachment on historical/cultural areas, disfiguration of landscape and increased waste generation?

encroachment on precious ecosystem (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)?

alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads and resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at the construction site?

damage to sensitive coastal/marine habitats by construction of submarine cables?




deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff, sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling?

risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation?

chemical pollution resulting from chemical clearing of vegetation for construction site?




social conflicts relating to inconveniences in living conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads?

hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads?

creation of temporary breeding habitats for vectors of disease such as mosquitoes and rodents?

dislocation and compulsory resettlement of people living in right-of-way of the power transmission lines?

environmental disturbances associated with the maintenance of lines (e.g. routine control of vegetative height under the lines)?

facilitation of access to protected areas in case corridors traverse protected areas?




disturbances (e.g. noise and chemical pollutants) if herbicides are used to control vegetative height?

large population influx during project construction and operation that cause increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?


poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camps and work sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases from workers to local populations?

risks to community safety associated with maintenance of lines and related facilities?

community health hazards due to electromagnetic fields, land subsidence, lowered groundwater table, and salinization?


community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project (e.g., high voltage wires, and transmission towers and lines ) are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?




(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be

attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards

Division (RSES), for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.




checklists.




Sector Division:


A. Project Siting Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?


Protected Area

Wetland

TRANSPORT




Mangrove

Estuarine



B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…

encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries?

encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)?

alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site?

deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling works, and chemicals from asphalt processing?

risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation during project construction and operation?



dislocation and compulsory resettlement of people living in right-of-way?





other social concerns relating to inconveniences in living conditions in the project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and stress?

hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads?

poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camps and work sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases (such as STI's and HIV/AIDS) from workers to local populations?

creation of temporary breeding habitats for diseases such as those transmitted by mosquitoes and rodents?

accident risks associated with increased vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials?

increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic volume?

increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road?







community safety risks due to both accidental and natural causes, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning.


Instructions:

(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a

project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the

Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for

approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.




checklists.




Sector Division:

URBAN DEVELOPMENT




A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA…

DENSELY POPULATED?

HEAVY WITH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES?

ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?

CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE

PROTECTED AREA

WETLAND

MANGROVE

ESTUARINE



BAY


impacts on the sustainability of associated sanitation and solid waste disposal systems and their interactions with other urban services.

deterioration of surrounding environmental conditions due to rapid urban population growth, commercial and industrial activity, and increased waste generation to the point that both manmade and natural systems are overloaded and the capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed?

degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, watersheds and forests)?





disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable group?

degradation of cultural property, and loss of cultural heritage and tourism revenues?

occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains and steep hillsides by squatters and low-income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries?

water resource problems (e.g. depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface and ground water quality , and pollution of receiving waters?

air pollution due to urban emissions?

risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical and biological hazards during project construction and operation?

road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during rainy season?


traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?

temporary silt runoff due to construction?

hazards to public health due to ambient, household and occupational pollution, thermal inversion, and smog formation?

water depletion and/or degradation?

overpaying of ground water, leading to land subsidence, lowered ground water table, and salinization?




contamination of surface and ground waters due to improper waste disposal?

pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, and health problems?



risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during operation and construction?

community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

