The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Restructuring Stage Restructuring Stage | Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 27-Apr-2022| Report No: ISDSR34182 Regional Vice President: Anna M. Bjerde Country Director: Xiaoqing Yu Regional Director: Sameh Naguib Wahba Tadros Practice Manager/Manager: Christoph Pusch Task Team Leader(s): Paul Scott Prettitore The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) . I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. BASIC PROJECT DATA Project ID Project Name P128950 REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT Task Team Leader(s) Country Paul Scott Prettitore Bosnia and Herzegovina Approval Date Environmental Category 25-Oct-2012 Partial Assessment (B) Managing Unit SCAUR PROJECT FINANCING DATA (US$, Millions) SUMMARY -NewFin1 Total Project Cost 34.10 Total Financing 34.10 Financing Gap 0.00 DETAILS -NewFinEnh1 World Bank Group Financing International Development Association (IDA) 34.10 IDA Credit 34.10 2. PROJECT INFORMATION PROG_INF O Current Program Development Objective The project development objective is to support development of a sustainable real estate registration system with harmonized land registry and cadastre records in urban areas of both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska. . The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. The Real Estate Registration Project (RERP) supports the development of a well-functioning land administration system for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) by improving the land registry and cadastre system as well as the sustainability of associated land registration and cadastre institutions. The project is implemented by BiH’s entity -level1 geodetic agencies, the Federation Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs (FGA) and the Republic Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs (RGA). An Additional Financing (AF) for RERP was approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on March 5, 2020 to scale up activities that were successfully implemented under the original loan, which closed on December 31, 2020, including further support to data harmonization in FBiH and the establishment of the Real Estate Cadastre in RS. The AF also supports improvement of the existing IT systems and further strengthening of the implementing agencies’ IT management capacity. In RS, the AF will help RGA respond to pressing IT issues that have emerged during the implementation of RERP, namely the need to replace its cadastre and land registration software, as well as the establishment of a Central Archive for all land records-related documentation. 2. RERP finances the following Components: (a) Component A: Real estate registration data development supports land register and cadastre data harmonization on land, buildings and rights based on the actual situation on the ground. The component’s objective is to establish up-to-date, interlinked land register and cadastre databases, or integrated databases of real estate cadastre. RERP encourages and supports the registration of legal rights in the land register (in FBiH) or the real estate cadastre (in RS) using project produced data. The component also ensures equal treatment of all citizens regardless of their gender, ethnicity or social status by accompanying technical field work with raising public awareness, vulnerability mapping and social monitoring functions. (b) Component B: Real estate registration infrastructure development supports real estate registration infrastructure development by improving working conditions and infrastructure in cadastre offices across BiH through office renovations and purchases, creation of digital archives, and the provision of furniture and equipment. The component’s objective is to improve working conditions, which will help to improve the quality of customer services and the adherence to service standards. Access to surveying technologies is also provided by this component to areas and offices that still rely on conventional methodologies, along with support to the sustainability of BiH’s geodetic network. (c) Component C: Policy and Institutional Development, and Project Management supports policy and legal development in support of achieving RERP’s PDO. The component has a strong focus on institutional development and capacity building, addressing the long-term challenges of sustainability and governance of real estate registries and emphasizing financial sustainability, quality of service and client orientation and social vulnerabilities. 3. As requested by the RGA via RS’s Ministry of Finance and Treasury, RERP will be restructured to authorize the purchasing of land in order to construct a building that will house RGA’s Central Archive, which is considered to be an essential activity for achieving RERP’s PDO. To include land purchasing under the project, an amendment to the Financing Agreement will be drafted that confirms its authorization as well as a reallocation of component costs and disbursement category amounts to finance the construction of a building on the purchased land. The construction of the Central Archive 1 The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS). The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) is not a new activity under this Project. It has been envisaged in the Additional Financing that was processed for the parent project, but the modality in how the Archive will be developed has changed. The restructuring is conducted due to the fact that a land plot will need to be purchased, while the AF had envisaged purchasing of an existing building and renovation works which would range from mild to substantial depending on the state of the purchased building. . 4. PROJECT LOCATION AND SALIENT PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS RELEVANT TO THE SAFEGUARD ANALYSIS (IF KNOWN) The project will operate across the country, in both entities. The Geodetic Administration in RS has a centralized structure for real estate registration with offices across the country. In FBH, the Geodetic Administration and MOJ operate land registration in a decentralized structure with municipalities and local courts. RERP will not affect any forested areas, wetlands or areas of natural habitats, nor to facilitate the privatization of State lands or forests. There were a number of displaced persons and refugees following the conflict between 1992 and 1995, but a Commission for Real Property Claims of Displaced Persons and Refugees established under the Dayton Agreement dealt with 250,000 claims and finalized their work by 2003. The project will only record existing rights of land holders and the project does not anticipate any resettlement. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALISTS ON THE TEAM Roxanne Hakim, Social Specialist Esma Kreso Beslagic, Environmental Specialist SAFEGUARD_TABLE 6. SAFEGUARD POLICIES TRIGGERED Safeguard Policies Triggered Explanation The parent project has a template EMP that was disclosed in 2012 as part of project preparation and provides guidance on developing site-specific EMPs that target the main identified environmental impacts and adequate mitigation measures. The identified environmental impacts include dust and noise generation, worker safety, and waste management including possible chance finds of Environmental Assessment (OP) (BP 4.01) Yes asbestos in the buildings being renovated. The template EMP has been revised to account for the site-specific ESIA and ESMP to be prepared for the new building being constructed in the RS. The ESIA/ESMP has been prepared following provisions of the World Bank's ESF. The revised template will be disclosed, while the site-specific ESIA and ESMP The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) shall be disclosed and consulted upon prior to start of any works. Performance Standards for Private Sector No project activities implemented by private No Activities OP/BP 4.03 entities. Project activities will not cause impacts to any Natural Habitats (OP) (BP 4.04) No known natural habitats. Forests (OP) (BP 4.36) No No forests will be impacted by project activities. No pest management substances or equipment will Pest Management (OP 4.09) No be financed by the project. No physical cultural resources identified to be impacted by project activities. A chance finds clause will be included in the site-specific ESMP for the Physical Cultural Resources (OP) (BP 4.11) Yes new construction. Since there will be excavation works on site and the possibility for chance finds, the OP 4.11 is triggered. No indigenous people will be impacted by the Indigenous Peoples (OP) (BP 4.10) No project. The project will authorize land acquisition by one of the Implementing Agencies, which will be purchased on a willing buyer--willing seller basis. The identified land to be purchased has no structures present on it, and neither the land nor Involuntary Resettlement (OP) (BP 4.12) No any resources on it are being used by any persons. Hence, there is no involuntary resettlement, social or economic displacement risks to mitigate in relation to the land purchase. As such, OP/BP 4.12 has not been triggered. Safety of Dams (OP) (BP 4.37) No No dams will be affected by the project. Projects on International Waterways (OP) Project does not finance any activities on No (BP 7.50) international waterways. Project does not finance activities on disputed Projects in Disputed Areas (OP) (BP 7.60) No areas. KEY_POLICY_TABLE II. KEY SAFEGUARD POLICY ISSUES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT A. SUMMARY OF KEY SAFEGUARD ISSUES 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the Restructured project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts. The parent project is a Category B for environmental assessment purposes given the specific rehabilitation infrastructure works related to Component B. A template Environmental Management Plan has been prepared targeting the main environmental impacts which include dust and noise generation, disturbances to other users of premises, work site safety, waste management. The EMP also includes precautionary provisions in cases of asbestos findings or other chance findings on site. All of these impacts are readily mitigated through the EMP prescribed The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) mitigation measures. For the purposes of Restructuring, the RS PIU will go ahead and purchase a land plot for the purposes of constructing an archive building. The construction of the Central Archive is not a new activity under this Project. It has been envisaged in the Additional Financing that was processed for the parent project, but the modality in how the Archive will be developed has changed. The restructuring is conducted due to the fact that a land plot will need to be purchased, while the AF had envisaged purchasing of an existing building and renovation works which would range from mild to substantial depending on the state of the purchased building. The building plot has been designated as a construction site of adequate stories and building content and surroundings in the physical plans and permits, while for the purposes of obtaining a construction permit the site requires a preliminary EIA to be conducted. This EIA will be supplemented with adequate information and chapters to ensure it is acceptable to the Bank. Although the parent Project, Additional Financing and this Restructuring are all processed under OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment, the site-specific ESIA/ESMP will be prepared following all provisions of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The project template EMP has been revised to include provisions as a framework that address the development of the ESIA for the new building. The Borrower has, as of July 25, 2022, prepared a solid draft in local language of the said ESIA/ESMP. The site will be provided with all necessary utility connections. The project does not foresee any irreversible or large-scale environmental impacts. No resettlement or land acquisition will be undertaken, but there will be purchases of existing commercial premises in the RS. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area. All impacts can readily be mitigated during construction on site through compliance with the site-specific ESMPs. No long term impacts are anticipated. The reporting on ESMP compliance from the PIUs does not indicate any non- compliances thereof. 3. Describe any potential alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. The project could have been designed not to fund office renovations and office purchases. However, the land register and cadastre office renovations in the region have proven very efficient in improving working conditions and land governance, and the environmental impacts are readily manageable. 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. This is a repeater project and the borrower has very good experience in preparing and implementing EMP in office renovations. The Client has prepared an Environmental Management Plan that has been used as a template for the reconstruction works in Component B. This EMP was done jointly by the two Administrations, with public disclosure via internet on March 5, 2012 and consultations on March 20, 2012. The specific environmental mitigation measures set forth in the EMP as well as any additional safety and occupational health procedures will be attached to the Contractors technical specifications and implemented and monitored at the site. The office purchases will be made from willing sellers in the market place, and the Bank’s land committee will be informed of such activities during project implementation. The project will include vulnerability mapping and social monitoring activities to accompany cadastre updating. The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) The ESIA/ESMP for the Archive Building will be disclosed with consultations prior to the start of works and the bidding procedure for works. Although the parent Project, Additional Financing and this Restructuring are all processed under OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment, the site-specific ESIA/ESMP will be prepared following all provisions of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanism for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The key stakeholders include the users of the buildings in which the real estate registration offices are located, or any neighbors residing in the proximity. These stakeholders will be targeted through public disclosure of the site-specific EMPs which shall be developed for each project site. The other stakeholders include municipal or cantonal administrations in charge of environment and/or reconstruction. The Environmental Management Plan template has been prepared by the two Entities and disclosed to the public in local language via the websites of the Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate Administration on March 5, 2012. Following disclosure, a public consultation meeting was held in Sarajevo on March 20th 2012. The public consultation meeting was announced in advance in the local and most frequent newspapers of the two Entities, and on the websites of the two Administrations/Ministries of Justice. Targeted invitations were also sent out to the pre-identified key stakeholders. The revised EMP document will be re-disclosed for the purposes of Restructuring, while the site-specific EIA (and ESIA with ESMP) will be disclosed with adequate consultations prior to the start of any works and for the duration of the subproject implementation. DISCLOSURE_TABLE B. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ENV_TABLE Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank Date of submission for disclosure 05-Mar-2012 05-Mar-2012 For Category ‘A’ projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors “In country� Disclosure Country Date of Disclosure Bosnia and Herzegovina 05-Mar-2012 Comments The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) COMPLIANCE_TABLE C. COMPLIANCE MONITORING INDICATORS AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL EA_TABLE OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Practice Manager (PM) review Yes and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the credit/loan? Yes PCR_TABLE OP/BP 4.11 - Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Yes Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential adverse Yes impacts on cultural property? PDI_TABLE The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank for Yes disclosure? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups Yes and local NGOs? ALL_TABLE All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional responsibilities been Yes prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project Yes cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the monitoring Yes of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the borrower Yes and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? The World Bank RESTRUCTURING ISDS REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION PROJECT (P128950) III. APPROVALS Task Team Leader(s) Paul Scott Prettitore Approved By Safeguards Advisor Abdoulaye Gadiere 26-Jul-2022 Practice Manager/Manager Ellen Hamilton 01-Aug-2022 .