Sint Maarten National Recovery Program Bureau- NRPB FOSTERING RESILIENT LEARNING PROJECT (FRLP) ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Date: xx 1. The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) (the Recipient) will implement the Fostering Resilient Learning Project (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport (MECYS), and other key ministries across Government. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (hereinafter the Bank) acting as an administrator of Sint Maarten Hurricane Irma Reconstruction, Recovery and Resilience Single-Donor Trust Fund has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. The Recipient shall implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. The Recipient shall also comply with the provisions of any other environmental and social (E&S) instruments required under the ESSs and referred to in this ESCP, such as the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Labor Management Procedures (LMP), the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and the timelines specified in those E&S documents. 4. The Recipient is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by the Ministry or other key Ministries across Government referenced in 1. above. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP shall be monitored and reported to the Bank by the Recipient as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the Grant Agreement and the Bank will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Bank and the Recipient, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, NRPB will agree to the changes with the Bank and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Bank and the Director of the NRPB. The NRPB shall promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Recipient shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts. MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Prepare and submit to the Bank throughout project implementation Reports to be sent within 30 days after Project Management Team bi-annual monitoring reports on the environmental, social, health and the end of the reporting period. within the NRPB safety (ESHS) performance of the Project, including but not limited to the implementation of the ESCP, status of preparation and implementation of E&S instruments required under the ESCP, stakeholder engagement activities, functioning of the grievance mechanism(s). B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS No later than 3 calendar days after Promptly notify the Bank of any incident or accident related to the learning of the incident or accident. A Project Management Team Project which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on subsequent report shall be submitted in within the NRPB the environment, the affected communities, the public, workers and a timeframe acceptable to the Bank. other stakeholders. Provide sufficient detail regarding the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken or that are planned to be taken to address it, and any information provided by any contractor and supervising entity, as appropriate. Subsequently, as per the Bank’s request, prepare a report on the incident or accident and propose any measures to prevent its recurrence. ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE a) Maintain an organizational structure with qualified E&S staff a) E&S Specialists appointed shall NRPB and resources to support the management of E&S risks during remain in place throughout Project project implementation, including one Environmental implementation Specialist and one Social Specialist from the NRBP E&S staff appointed for the project. The E&S specialists will be b) Six months after effectiveness supported by specialists appointed by a supervising firm (see 1.1d). c) By project effectiveness. b) Social Staffing needs will be assessed to determine if additional social staffing or consultants are required. d) Prior to the publication of bidding c) NRPB shall appoint resettlement expertise for the duration of documents for works. implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan. d) NRPB shall hire and maintain at least one supervision firm for e) In place prior to beginning of the works with at least one Environmental, Social, Health and construction. Safety (ESHS) specialist as key personnel of the firm to be in place throughout the duration of the construction works. e) NRPB shall require contractors to hire and maintain throughout construction at least one Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) specialist as key personnel. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISK ASSESSMENT a) Submit for World Bank clearance an updated Environmental and a) Prior to releasing requests for bids. NRPB Social Management Framework (ESMF) that includes the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the detailed technical designs of the Sister Mary Laurence School, Charles Leopold Bell School and the Philipsburg Jubilee Library . NRBP to ensure the TOR comply with the applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This will MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY include the Management Plan pertaining to Cultural Heritage following ESS8-see below. b) Within 30 days of Project b) Prepare screening criteria and standard mitigation measures for effectiveness. activities eligible under the Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC) and submit for World Bank clearance an updated ESMF reflecting the E&S risk management of the CERC (in c) Throughout Project implementation an annex). c) Screen any proposed activity in accordance with the ESMF, and, thereafter, develop, adopt, and implement mitigation measures, as d) Prior to publication of the Request(s) required under the ESMF. for Bids d) Submit to World Bank for clearance the Request(s) for Bids for the works to be financed under Component 1 and 2. Each Request for Bids (RFB) to include the final designs, the request for site specific Environmental and Social Management Plans), the minimum environmental and social mitigation measures to be addressed in the Contractors’ C-ESMPs, any Cultural Heritage mitigation measure when applicable. e) Prior to publication of the RFBs and e) NRPB to request bidders to include a Contractor ESMP in their bid, supervision of C-ESMPs throughout and further clear and supervise the implementation of the the implementation of the works. approved C-ESMPs. ESS2: LABOUR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES a) Throughout project a) Incorporate the relevant aspects of the project’s LMP, including NRPB implementation. Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and COVID 19 protocols for the workplace, into the ESHS specifications of the bidding documents with firms and contractors. MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS Operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers as described in Operational no later than 30 days after NRPB the LMP and consistent with ESS2. Project Effectiveness. 2.3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY Throughout Project implementation. NRPB Adopt and implement occupational, health and safety (OHS) measures, including COVID-19 prevention measures in accordance with the guidelines specified in the ESMF and reflected in the C-ESMPs for works to be financed in Components 1 and 2. ESS3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS NRPB Ensure contractors develop and implement measures to manage Before works commencement and waste generated from the demolition of the current structures, throughout Project implementation. hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos and mold) and construction materials following provisions set out in the ESMF, and in specific Contractor’s-ESMPs. 3.2 MANAGEMENT OF E- WASTE Implement e-Waste management guidelines following provisions Throughout Project implementation. NRPB included in the ESMF; prepare a specific e-waste management plan should the volume of e-waste generated be significant as defined in the E Waste Guidelines of the ESMF. 3.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS NRPB Carry out asbestos and mold assessments through a licensed contractor Before works commencement and implement mold remediation and Asbestos Containing Material Remediation plans if mold or asbestos containing material are found MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY following provisions set out in the ESMF, and in specific Contractor’s- ESMPs. ESS4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS NRPB Adopt and implement COVID19 prevention measures during Throughout Project implementation stakeholder engagement and throughout construction of the works consistent with the guidelines specified in the ESMF, LMP, and C- ESMPs 4.2 TRAFFIC, ROAD AND OTHER SAFETY PLANS Prevent community health and safety risks during construction of the Throughout works implementation NRPB works, particularly dust emissions, excessive noise and vibration, traffic risks which will occur during demolition and construction phases of works under components 1 and 2, through the implementation of traffic, road and other safety measures as indicated in the ESMF. 4.3 LIFE AND FIRE SAFETY NRPB Prior to releasing of bidding Ensure building designs for the two schools and library to be rebuilt documents. under the project incorporate appropriate life and fire safety provisions in accordance with the World Bank Group Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines (EHSGs) and the project’s ESMF. 4.4 UNIVERSAL ACCESS NRPB Ensure building designs for the two schools and library to be rebuilt Prior to releasing of bidding under the project incorporate universal access provisions, as per this documents. standard and the project’s ESMF. MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY ESS5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT ESS5 a) Prior to contractor mobilization Fully implement the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) pertaining a) NRPB to the people living in the Phillipsburg Jubilee Library.at the Phillipsburg Jubilee Library site. ESS6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES ESS 6 not relevant. ESS7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUBSAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES ESS7 not relevant. ESS8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE AND CHANCE FINDS NRPB a) Subject to the findings from the cultural heritage assessment a) Prior to releasing the request for the Charles Leopold Bell (CLB) school, develop, consult, for bids for the CLB school. disclose and submit to the World Bank for approval a Cultural heritage management plan. b) Incorporate into the bidding documents the recommendations b) Same as a) above. of the Cultural Heritage Management Plan for the careful preservation of the sections of the CLB School, if is considered to have a cultural heritage significance. ESS9: FINANCIAL INTERMDEDIARIES ESS9 not relevant. ESS10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILE ENTITY/AUTHORITY 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN NRPB a) Adopt and implement the project’ Stakeholder Engagement Throughout project implementation Plan. 10.2 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM The Project will use the GRM which has already been established by Throughout Project implementation NRPB NRPB for Bank-financed Projects, as described in the SEP. Capacity Support Material Measures and Actions The following capacity support is envisaged: Conducted throughout Project NRPB NRPB will continue to work with its partners on OHS training to be provided to implementation. direct Project workers, particularly on COVID19 prevention measures in the workplace.