E926 March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc Chapter 1: Procedures in function of the EMP Background As reflected in Chapter 8 of Vol. I - Part 1, AZRIP has been assigned environmental category Fl (Financial Intermediary) since it involves on-lending or granting of funds for micro-projects, which will be selected after the IDA credit has been approved. The AZRIP is not expected to raise major environmental issues, and would instead likely contribute to improved environmental conditions in the project communities. Given that specific activities will only be identified in the course of project implementation, a framework mechanism for screening for environmental impacts, developing mitigation plans and monitoring environmental progress is needed. This Environmental Management Plan provides the framework to address environmental considerations of the micro- projects financed under the AZRIP. The World Bank requires environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus improve decision making (OP 4.01, January 1999). The Bank favors preventive measures over mitigatory or compensatory measures, whenever feasible. The coverage and depth of the Environment Assessment (EA) process for AZRIP is determined by the specific characteristics of the proposed micro-projects. It is anticipated that AZRIP-funded community micro-projects, as a rule, will not trigger a full-scale environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. The EA is an integral part of the process of identifying a potential community based micro-project, and of designing, appraising, implementing and evaluating it. Para.A. IBRD Safeguards Policy 1.1 Key considerations to be taken into account during the EA process include: * Generic initial screening to determine appropriate environmental assessment; * Compliance with existing environmental regulations in Azerbaijan; * Linkages with social assessment; * Analysis of alternatives; * Public participation and consultation with affected people and organizations; and * Disclosure of information. Para.B. Azerbaijan Environmental Legislation and Procedures 1.2 Activities carried out under the project will conform to current laws in Azerbaijan and sound environmental principles. In general micro-projects will not contribute to the degradation of the physical and human environment. 1.3 Environmental protection in Azerbaijan is govemed by the Law on Environment Protection (1999). The Law establishes the main environmental protection principles, and the rights and obligations of the State, public associations and citizens regarding environmental protection. It establishes the requirements for the preparation of environmental impact assessments, environmental quality standards, requirements for permitting the activities that affect the environment, prevention and reduction of environmental pollution, environmental monitoring and control, the role of the public and sanctions imposed on law violators. Other laws goveming specific issues such as sanitary-epidemiological welfare, land reform, energy, health, water, forests, cadastre and land use, industrial and domestic wastes, fauna, fish breeding, ecological safety, water supply and wastewater, atmospheric protection and specially protected areas have been adopted since 1992. In addition, a large number (some 75+) of Decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers have been issued to help interpret the body of environmental legislation and related Presidential Degrees and Orders. -5- Makth 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 6 - 41 Chapter 1: Procedures in function of the EMP 1.4 According to Article 42 of the Law on Environmental protection, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) is the competent authority for reviewing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) request and documentation prepared by independent experts hired by the project developer prior to initiation of a new investment project. Other key laws forming the legal basis for EIA are the Law on Ecological Safety (1999) and the Provision on the Process of Environmental Impact Assessment in Azerbaijan (1996). The EIA application may be submitted to the head office of the MOE or to a local branch office. In the process of reviewing the EIA application the MOE evaluates the following criteria: * Whether the proposed project envisions new technologies; * The volumes and complexity of the proposed processes or technologies; * The expected environmental consequences; * Whether the proposed project would create significant changes for the local population; and * Public response to the proposal. Para.C. Potential Environmental Impacts of AZRIP Micro-Projects 1.5 The AZRIP micro-projects will likely include rural roads, water supply, sewerage, electricity, small bridges, small irrigation systems, schools and kindergartens, health centers, community centers, markets, slaughterhouses, dairy plants, vegetable processing plants, etc. Mitigating measures that may be adopted for each impact are detailed in the annlexes for each of the micro-project types and summarized below. However, as the degree and scope of the impacts will vary according to their type and scope, the mitigating measures may vary too. 1.6 Construction and General Impacts. In general the environmental considerations for the construction of each micro- project will include one or more environmental impacts such as health and safety hazards for the construction workers and the public; noise; dust - leading to adverse air quality; soil and/or water pollution from fuel and oil, waste materials, surface run-off, etc; excavation of materials and disposal of surplus soil/earth and other materials, risks to environmentally sensitive areas, flora and fauna, etc. Some micro-projects may also encounter items of cultural value. 1.7 As the duration of each micro-project is expected to be no more than 12 months, and the works may not take place in each area at the same time, the beneficiaries may only feel some of the impacts for a short time. However, some impacts may also be long-term, e.g. visual impacts, noise, impacts to environmentally sensitive areas, etc. These effects/risks will be mitigated through measures specific to each micro-project, as suggested below and in the relevant annexes. 1.8 Water Supply. Impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of water supply systems involve managing the resource in a sustainable manner, to avoid over-utilization and negative impacts on the associated environment, and avoiding contamination of the supply post-treatment. There may also be impacts from the noise of pumps and the disposal of wastewater. Annex 5.2 summarizes the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. 1.9 Rural and Suburban Roads. Impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of roads generally include noise, air quality and other such nuisances, vehicle and pedestrian safety, provision of improved drainage and other supporting infrastructure such as retaining walls, etc., and changes in drainage and traffic patterns. Annex 5.3 summarizes the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. 1.10 Small Bridges and Footbridges. In addition to the effects associated with roads, the impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of small bridges and footbridges generally center on changes to the river regime and the riverbanks and on aquatic habitats and water quality around the bridge structures and downstream. Ainex 5.4 summarizes the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. 1.11 Wastewater, Drainage and Sewerage. Impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of sewerage systems will generally focus on any treatment facility that may be provided, notably issues of smell, and the -6- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 7 - 41 Chapter 1: Procedures in function of the EMP outfall/disposal point. The latter may include effects to the river regime, as described under Bridges (above), as well as the effects of pollution by the effluent, especially if inadequately treated. Annex 5.5 sunuTarizes the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. 1.12 Small-Scale Irrigation. Impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of irrigation systems will generally be associated with effects on the water resources (see Water Supply, above), water logging of the soil, discharge of the wastewater, especially if to a local watercourse, etc. Annex 5.6 summarizes the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. 1.13 Minor buildings: Health Facilities, Education Facilities, Cultural Centers, Markets, Small Agri-Processing Facilities, Parks. Impacts associated with the rehabilitation and construction of minor buildings will also be minor, and apart from any sanitation services provided and the disposal of any other wastes generated, they will also be relatively local. In this respect it is particularly important that wastes generated at markets and at health facilities are addressed during micro-project design and monitored during operation. Annexes 5.7 and 5.8 summarize the most typical impacts and measures that may be used to mitigate them. Para.D. Institutional Arrangements 1.14 The AZRIP has been assigned category Fl (Financial Intermediary) since it involves on-lending or granting of funds for micro-projects, which will be selected after the IDA credit has been approved. For a FI category project, the Bank requires that prior to micro-project approval, the approving authority should verify that the micro-project is in compliance with relevant national and local environmental laws and regulations and is consistent with Bank policy and procedures on environmental assessment, as described in the OP/BP/GP 4.01. In addition, general approval for the procedures and guidelines for environmental compliance, detailed below, will also be sought from the Ministry of Environment and other concerned authorities prior to project effectiveness. During implementation of AZRIP, local MOE officials will be invited to participate in the evaluation of micro-projects. 1.15 As in the case of economic, financial, institutional and engineering analysis, EA is a part of project preparation and is therefore the project proponent's responsibility. The actors involved in the EA are the communities, agricultural associations, micro-project designers, and responsible government bodies. As the owners and operators of the completed micro-projects, the primary responsibility will lie with the communities and agricultural associations. Para.E. Environmental Assessment Implementation Steps 1.16 Figure 1 below describes the actions to be taken by the applicants and the AZRIP team at each phase of proposal preparation, evaluation, implementation and monitoring. Key steps for the applicants include initial environmental screening and assignment of the appropriate EA category, and preparation of relevant EA documents. The EA documents would form part of the initial micro-project application package. 1.17 Environmental Screening. Each applicant community/association will undertake an initial environmental screening of the proposed micro-project and will assign an environmental category. The initial screening would be done prior to submittal of the proposal, and would identify potential adverse environmental impacts and determine the corresponding level of environmental assessment needed to address them. The screening checklist is attached as Annex 1. AZRIP staff or contracted environmental specialists will be available to assist applicants with initial screening. -7- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 8 - 41 Chapter 1: Procedures in function of the EMP 1.18 EA Categories. Based on the screening, each micro-project would be assigned one of four environmental categories: * None - no further environmental assessment. * Environmental Review (ER) - a standardized checklist of possible impacts and appropriate mitigation measures for micro-projects with minimal expected impact. The ER may be prepared by the micro-project proponent, and would be reviewed by the AZRIP RIU or NGO environment specialist as part of micro-project appraisal. A generic ER checklist is provided in Annex 2. * Limited Environmental Assessment (LEA) - for micro-projects likely to have some environmental impacts and which need to be reviewed by an environmental specialist provided by the AZRIP. A LEA form will be specific to the type of micro-project, and mitigation measures recommended by the environmental specialist would be incorporated at the design stage. Ainiex 3 provides an example LEA form for a drinking water supply micro-project. The environmental specialist would visit the proposed micro-project site to assess baseline conditions and potential site-specific impacts. Micro-projects that require a LEA would require monitoring both during construction and operation, to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented and that no unforeseen negative impacts occur. Recommended formats for preparing mitigation and monitoring plans are found in Annex 4 (A & B). * Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - for micro-projects with significant direct or indirect impacts. The necessity of a full environmental review is expected to be very rare, as these would be micro-projects that would likely be refused funding by AZRIP, in part due to the cost of the EIA. Examples of projects that would require a full EIA include new roads, large-scale irrigation projects, and dams, as well as micro-projects in protected areas. A full EIA usually requires a team of experts and some time to complete, involving several site visits, development of project-specific mitigation measures, and a detailed monitoring and supervision plan. The EIA would be prepared by specialists contracted by the AZRIP PIU. 1.19 The ER, LEA or EIA will be based on the environmental guidelines provided in the Ainexes to this document, and will identify the potential environmental impacts for the micro-project, both positive and negative. 1.20 As part of the design process the micro-project designer will be required to mitigate any negative environmental impacts arising from the micro-project, and to obtain any necessary legal permits. The documents produced will include preparation of an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) in the format specified in Annex 4. AZRIP staff will be responsible for monitoring the process to ensure that it complies with the procedures as set out in this manual and will also assist the beneficiary as needed in this regard. 1.21 During both the construction and operational phases of each micro-project the beneficiary will carry out routine monitoring to ensure that the requirements of the EMMP and any other environmental requirements specified in the legal permits are complied with. The beneficiary will be assisted by AZRIP as needed. 1.22 To ensure compliance with procedures and to advise on any further measures required to mitigate impacts as much as possible, AZRIP will contract qualified firms and/or NGOs to train beneficiaries in environmental assessment, assist in preparation of LEAs, and evaluate environmental aspects of proposals. A senior environmental specialist will be recruited by the PIU to review and advise on environmentally complex micro- projects, advise and assist RIUs and local evaluation panels on environmental issues, supervise the work of environmental NGOs and consultants retained for the project, and provide environmental reporting. -8- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vo]2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 9 - 41 Chapter 1: Procedures in function of the EMP Figure 1. Environmental Assessment Process Targeting and Promotion Formulation Objective: Ensure that environmental issues Objective: Ensure that environmental issues are introduced to beneficiaries are considered at the earliest stage Actions: * Educate beneficiaries on Kof the subproject cycle environmental issues and A Actions: . Provide technical assistance requirements of the SF > directly to subproject formulators * Promote environmentally when necessary, or direct them to beneficial subprojects qualified specialist who can help * Ensure conformity with national in subproject formulation environmental strategies * Ensure impacts and mitigation measures are considered by subproject proposers Approval Evaluation Objective: Select most needed and environmentally sound projects for Objective: Ensure that environmental impacts funding have been analyzed and appropriate D mitigation measures designed Actions: * Once subproject has been screened and any necessary environmental Actions: * Screen proposals to categorize review or assessment has been subprojects according to the type completed, subproject can be of environmental review that will approved if it meets environ- be necessary mental viability criteria * Carry out either an environmental * In some cases approval may be review, limited environmental denied if the environmental assessment, or a full environ- assessment recommendations have mental assessment report, which not been satisfactorily incorpo- will identify impacts and design rated into subproject design appropriate mitigation measures Implementation and Supervision * Prepare contracts with environmental clauses Monitoring and Evaluation for companies, organizations, and communi- . Site visits during subproject execution and ties to execute subprojects operation to assess how environmental * Undertake site visits to ensure that environ- screening and mitigation measures are mental criteria and mitigation measure, as K succeeding or have succeeded in minimizing required by contracts, have been incorporated | impacts into subprojects * Determine if changes are needed to improve * Require changes to subproject design and/or environmental assessment process implementation if unforeseen impacts occur * Approval required to issue final payment for * Meet with contractors and community subproject construction representatives to gather feedback -9- March 26. 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 10 - 41 ANNEXES to Volume 2- Part I - Section SG AZRIP: Azerbaijan Rural Investment Project ANNEXES to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG pages Annex I Summary Directory of the OM 16-17 Annex 2 List of Acronyms 18 Annex 3 ENV-SG: Screening Checklist 19-20 Annex 4 Environmental Review (ER) Checklist 2- Annex 5 Limited Environmental Assessment (LEA) Sample Form (Drinking Water) 22-24 Annex 6 Environmental Management Format 25-26 C. Mitigation Plan D. Monitoring Plan Annex 7 Microproject Check Lists 27-46 Annex 7.1 Check List: Water Supply 27-29 Annex 7.2 Check List: Rural and Suburban Roads 30-32 Annex 7.3 Check List: Small Road Bridges and Footbridges 33-35 Annex 7.4 Check List: Wastewater, Drainage and Sewerage 36-39 Annex 7.5 Check List: Small-scale Irrigation 40-42 Annex 7.6 Check List: Educational Facilities/Community Centers/Markets/Agro- 43-44 processing Facilities Annex 7.7 Check List: Health Facilities 45-46 Annex 8 Draft voluntary agreement granting land for AzRIP microproject 47 Annex 9 Draft outline of an AzRIP microproject abbreviated land acquisition plan 48 Annex 10 Draft outline of an AzRIP microproject land acquisition plan 49 -10- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 11 - 41 ANNEX 1 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 1 Summary Directory of the Operations Manual INTRODUCTION to & Directory of the AZRIP Operations Manual (OM) Volume 1 - Part 1: Policy, Guidelines, Annual Investment Strategy and Planning & Institutional Arrangements Volume 1 - Part 2 Summary of the Microproject Cycle Volume 2 - Part 1 Operational Procedures Section AISP Investment Strategy and Planning (ISP) Section MPP-Infra: Microproject Preparation Cycle (MPP-Infra) Section MPI-lnfra Infra-Microproject Implementation Cycle (MPI-lnfra) Section FAM : Financial & Admin. Procedures (FAP) Section PROC: Procurement Procedures (PROC) Section SSR : Staff Service Rules and Regulations (SSR) Section M&E Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Section MIS Management Information System (MIS) Section IEC/CDD/PM&E: Info-Dissemination, Training, Communication Community Driven Development Participatory Monit. & Evaluation (IEC/CDD/PM&E) Section AUD Auditing (AUD) Section REP Reporting (REP) Section LEG Legal environment (LEG) Section SG Safeguards (SG) Volume 2 - Part 2 Technical Specifications V2-P2-Section #1 Technical Specifications for Basic Infrastructure works S1-Chapter #1 TS for Primary Schools S1-Chapter #2 TS for Water Supply works S1-Chapter #3 TS for ... V2-P2-Section #2 Technical Specifications/Descriptions of Associative Business Activities S2-Chapter #1 TS/D for management of abattoirs S2-Chapter #2 V2-P2-Section #3 Technical Specifications/Descriptions for Service provisions S3-Chapter #1 TS/D for various training activities S3-Chapter #2 TS/D for management/business advisory services March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 12 - 41 ANNEX 1 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG S3-Chapter #3 Volume 3: Public Information Documents Pamphlet #1: How does a community get involved with AZRIP? Pamphlet #2: How to identify and prepare a Subproject proposal? Pamphlet #3: What are appraisal criteria of Subprojects? Pamphlet #4: etc... -12- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 13 - 41 ANNEX 2 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 2 List of Acronyms ABV Associative Business Venture ASDAPS Agency for Support of the Development of the Agricultural Private Sector AZRIP Azerbaijan Rural Investment Project BIS Beneficiary Investment Share CAS Country Assistance Strategy CBO Community-Based Organization CDD Community-Driven Development CHF Community Housing Foundation CPAR Country Procurement Assessment Review CPPU Central Project Preparation Unit EA Environmental Assessment EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMMP Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan ER Environmental Review ERR Economic Rate of Retum ExAu Extemal Audit Fl Financial Intemmediary FM Financial Management GOA Govemment of Azerbaijan IA Intemal Audit IBRD Intemational Bank for ReAonstruction and Development IDA Intemational Development Association ITA Intemational Technical Assistance LAC Latin America and the Caribbean LEA Limited Environmental Assessment LLC Limited Liability Company MIS Management Information System MOA Ministry of Agriculture MOE Ministry of Environment MOJ Ministry of Justice MP Micro-Project NGO Non-Govemmental Organization NPPR National Program for Poverty Reduction NPV Net Present Value OM Operations Manual PIU Project Implementation unit PPU Project Preparation Unit RGAC Regional Grant Approval Committee ROO Regional Operational Offices SA Social Assessment SA Special Account SAIC State Amelioration and Irrigation Committee SC Steering Committee SFDI Social Fund for Development of Intemally Displaced People SSC Sub-Steering Committee TA Technical Assistance TC Technical Committee TOR Terms of Reference WUA Water Users Association -13- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 14 - 41 ANNEX 3 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 3 ENV-SG: Screeninq Checklist Generic Screening Checklist Recommended Environmental Assessment Approach a Micro-Project Type None ER LEA EIA New Bridges and Rural Roads Rehabilitation of Bridges and Rural Roads . Wastewater Treatment Fewer than 100 persons V Fewer than 1,000 persons More than 1,000 persons; existing or planned treatment system / More than 1,000 persons; no treatment system V .......................... ............................ .................................................................................. Drinking Water Supply Fewer than 100 persons / More than 100 persons; little or no possibility of aquifer contamination / More than 100 persons; possibility of aquifer contamination ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Schools, Commercial Centers, etc. Minor rehabilitation / Rehabilitation w/ major construction or waste disposal considerations V New constructions . Health Centers Rehabilitation V New constructions ................................................................................................................................................................. Latrines Fewer than 100 persons More than 100 persons . Slaughterhouses and Markets ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Small-Scale Irrigation Micro-Projects Rehabilitation; no new construction of canals V Construction of new canals V ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Electrical Supply Systems V Solid Waste Disposal No construction of new waste disposal facilities V Construction of new waste disposal facilities V .................................................... ...................................... ................... Small Community Works (sidewalks, pedestrian bridges, etc.) V .... ............................................................................................................................. Fore stat ion/Reforestat ion Fewer than 100 hectares More than 100 hectares ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Protected Areas/Parks No infrastructure construction V Construction of new infrastructure V ............................................ ............................... ............ .... ............................................ Ecotourism Micor-Projects No infrastructure construction Construction of new infrastructure . Improved Cooking Stoves V ................................................................................................................................................................................. Construction of Small Animal Production Centers (fish farms, etc.) V -14- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 15 - 41 ANNEX 3 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Generic Screening Checklist (cont.) Recommended Environmental Assessment Approach a Micro-Project Type None ER LEA EIA ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Flood Protection Barriers Only rehabilitation of existing barriers / Construction of new barriers Institutional Strengthening and Community Development / a. ER= Environmental Review. LEA = Limited Environmental Assessment. EIA = Environmental Assessment Report. The suggested EA instruments are only recommendations; special circumstances in a given micro-project may impose use of a stricter instrument, but it probably would never be appropriate to "downgrade" the recommended EA instrument or approach. -15- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 16 - 41 ANNEX 4 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Annex 4 Environmental Review (ER) Checklist Example of a Generic Environmental Review (ER) Checklist Proposed Type of Expected Impact Description of Impact Mitigation Measure PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Increased soil erosion? Increased sediment load into receiving waters? Likely contamination of surface or subsurface waters? Excessive dust or noise during construction? BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Removal or disturbance of natural vegetation? Micro-project in core or buffer area of a protected area? Disruption or disturbance of animals or any locally important animal habitat? SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Aesthetic degradation of a landscape? Degradation or disturbance of an historical or cultural site? Transport or use of toxic substances that poses a risk to human health? Involuntary displacement of individuals or families? -16- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 17 - 41 ANNEX 5 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 5: Limited Environmental Assessment (LEA) Sample Form (Drinking Water) Example for Potable Water Micro-Projects Please use short descriptions to respond to the following: 1.0 General Description of Micro-Project 1.1 Micro-Project Objective Current situation of community with respect to potable water, related problems, and expected beneficiaries. 1.2 Construction Phases, or Micro-Project Components Cleaning the source area, removal of vegetation around source area, digging of well, etc. 1.3 Alternatives Rejected by Micro-Project Presenters Initially considered XXX but rejected due to unstable soils. 2.0 Baseline Description of Affected Environment 2.1 Description of Physical-Chemical Environment Water Air Soil Qualitative characteristics Characteristics of wind currents, Slope grades, uses of soil, of supply source, cuality, presence or absence of dust. stability, permeability, signs of erosion. uses, necessity for sanitary protection, accessibility by humans and animals, -17- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 18 - 41 ANNEX 5 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG 2.2 Description of Biological Environment Flora Habitats and Communities Type of vegetation coverage in proposed area. Forests, natural or protected areas, wildlife refuges. 2.3 Description of Socioeconomic Environment HistoricalAspects Aesthetic Aspects Public Health Aspects Infrastructure Location of cemeteries, Characteristics of the Mortality and morbidity Access to supply source, archeological ruins, countryside, views. associated with water plants, and tanks, historical and cultural consumption, presence principal economic sites. of mud, disposal of activities, drainage soapy water, etc. systems in the community. 3.0 Identification of Negative Environmental Impacts 3.1 Impacts on the Physical-Chemical Environment Water Air Soil Overexploitation of water source, Creation of dust, noise. Erosion, etc. Stagnation of water, etc. 3.2 Impacts on the Biological Environment Flora Habitats and Communities Impacts on trees or vegetation. Impacts on natural areas, protected areas, or wildlife refuges. -18- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vo]2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 19 - 41 ANNEX 5 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG 3.3 Impacts on the Socioeconomic Environment Historical Aesthetic Public Health Infrastructure Impacts on monuments, Alteration of the Health risks from the Impacts on drainage archeological ruins, etc. countryside, vistas, etc. formation of water systems, etc. retention areas, etc. 4.0. Mitigation Measures - Use format for Mitigation Plan in Annex 4A. 5.0 Monitoring Plan -- Use formnat for Monitoring Plan in Annex 4B. -19- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 20 - 41 ANNEX 6 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FORMAT A. MITIGATION PLAN Cost to: Institutional Responsibility Comments to: (e.g. secondary or cumulative impacts) Phase Impact Mitigating Install Operate Install Operate Measure Pre-construction phase Construction 0 Operation Decommissioning -20- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 21 - 41 ANNEX 6 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG ANNEX 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FORMAT B. MONITORING PLAN Cost to: Responsibility to: Phase What Where How When Why Install Operate Install Operate parameter is to be is it to be is it to be is the is to be monitored monitoredl monitored - parameter monitored ? type of frequency or to be monitoring continuous? monitored equipment? (optional) Baseline Construct Operate Decommission -21- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 22 - 41 ANNEX 7.1 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 7 Microproiect Check Lists Annex 7.1 Check List: Water SupplY Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Damage to soil structure due to * Protect non-construction areas, material storage, construction traffic, avoid work in sensitive areas etc. during highly adverse conditions, * Loss of topsoil during excavation provide temporary haul roads as * Effects of excavation for/disposal of appropriate, restore damaged soil and other materials areas * Erosion due to uncontrolled surface * Strip topsoil where necessary, run-off and wastewater discharge store and replace post construction Design drainage and other disposal facilities to ensure soil stability Land * Damage to land during construction * Protect non-construction areas Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Design works to minimize land etc. affected * Impacts from excavation for/disposal * Design slopes & retaining of soil and other materials structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage, soil stabilization/vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites Water Resources * Over-exploitation, causing changes * Determine sustainable use/yield in resources, flow patterns, etc., with (test as required) possible impact on downstream * Resource planning and users/ users elsewhere (if management, in conjunction with groundwater) authorities & communities * Interruption of surface and * Careful design - maintain natural underground drainage patterns drainage where possible, provide during and post construction, suitable wastewater drainage, creation of standing water safe/sanitary disposal of Contamination/pollution of resource hazardous wastes and/or supply by construction, * Careful design, adequate human and animal wastes, including protection from/control of fuel & oil, hazardous wastes, livestock; agriculture, casual wastewater, etc. human contact, hazardous materials - fuel (including storage), etc. -22- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 23 - 41 ANNEX 7.1 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Control dust with water, control * Impacts from water treatment construction methods and plant, timing of works, vehicle speeds * Minimize major works inside communities * Appropriate design, training in O&M, safety Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Time work to minimize works, pump stations (if near disturbance house/s) * Use appropriate construction methods & equipment * Restrict through-traffic in residential areas * Careful siting and/or design of plant, provide noise barriers e.g. embankments of waste soil Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance of natural habitats from * Careful siting, alignment, design construction, e.g. dust, noise, of pipelines and structures, and/or un-seasonal working, poor siting of timing of works (seasonal) new works, disposal of untreated * Select disposal areas and methods wastes, etc. carefully Protect sensitive areas * Changes in water resources regime within/close to site * Ensure compliance with minimum seasonal flow requirements Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation during and post * Careful siting, alignment and/or construction, especially due to design to minimize impacts, un-seasonal working, changes in especially for any sensitive/rare environment regimes, etc (see also species above) * Select appropriate construction methods * Protect sensitive areas within/close to site -23- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 24 - 41 ANNEX 7.1 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of completed * Careful siting and design of Landscape works and some intrusions into works, screening of intrusive general manmade and natural items landscape, loss of trees, vegetation, * Replace lost trees, boundary etc. structures, etc., re-vegetate work * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and areas post construction * Careful de-commissioning of construction areas and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during and * Appoint experienced contractors. post construction Incorporate safety and * Health impacts and diseases from environmental requirements in hazardous construction materials contract documents. Provide wastes, contaminated water, information on mitigating improper water treatment measures. Capacity building to emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Correct design and adequate training in O&M of plant, safety procedures, water testing, etc. * Correct disposal of waste Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Careful siting/alignment of Sites known and undiscovered sites works; special measures to project known resources/areas * Immediately halt work in vicinity of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities -24- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 25 - 41 ANNEX 7.2 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 7 Microproiect Check Lists Annex 7.2 Check List: Rural and Suburban Roads Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Damage to soil structure due to * Protect non-construction areas, material storage, construction traffic, avoid work in sensitive areas etc. during highly adverse conditions, * Loss of topsoil during excavation provide temporary haul roads as for/ disposal of construction appropriate, restore damaged materials areas * Erosion due to uncontrolled surface * Strip topsoil where necessary, run-off and wastewater discharge store and replace post construction Design drainage, structures to ensure soil stability Land * Damage to land during construction * Protect non-construction areas Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Design works to minimize land etc. affected * Impacts from excavation for/disposal * Design slopes & retaining of soil and other materials structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage and soil stabilization/vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites Water Resources * Interruption of surface and * Careful design, maintain natural underground drainage patterns drainage where possible, consider during and post construction, alternative alignments creation of standing water * Store hazardous materials and * Contamination/pollution of resource wastes carefully, provide suitable by construction, human and animal wastewater drainage and safe wastes, including hazardous wastes, waste disposal fuel & oil, wastewater, sediments, * Mitigate run-off velocities and etc. volumes, provide * Increase in runoff and risk of retention/sedimentation ponds as flooding necessary * Flooding due to clogging of drains and drainage structures, etc. -25- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 26 - 41 ANNEX 7.2 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Air Quality * Dust during and post construction, * Control dust with water according to road surface * Control construction methods and * Traffic fumes during and possible plant, timing of works increase post construction * Restrict vehicle speeds and through-traffic in residential areas, during and post construction * Careful design, especially at hazardous locations Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Time work to minimize works, traffic - speed, quantity and disturbance type of traffic during and post * Use appropriate construction construction methods & equipment * Restrict vehicle speeds and through-traffic in residential areas, especially trucks, using signing and appropriate design Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance or loss of natural * Careful habitats and disturbance of protected siting/alignment/placement/design areas, during and post construction of structures (especially for new roads), and/or timing of works (seasonal) * Select disposal areas and methods carefully, Protect sensitive areas within/close to site Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation during and post * Careful siting and/or design to construction, especially due to minimize impacts, especially for un-seasonal working, changes in sensitive/rare species environmental regimes, e.g. * Consider alternative alignments disruption to wildlife movements and/or location of structures causing increased road kills, etc. (see * Select appropriate construction also above) methods * Protect sensitive areas within/close to site * Work seasonally, as appropriate -26- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 27 - 41 ANNEX 7.2 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of completed * Careful siting and design of Landscape works and some intrusions into works, screening of intrusive general manmade and natural items landscape, loss of trees, vegetation, * Replace lost trees, boundary etc. structures, etc., re-vegetate work * Noise, dust, wastes, etc during and areas post construction * Careful de-commissioning and reinstatement of construction areas, and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during and * Appoint experienced contractors. post construction Incorporate safety and * Health impacts from hazardous environmental requirements in construction materials and wastes, contract documents. Provide pedestrian and vehicle accidents, information on mitigating * transport of hazardous substances measures. Capacity building to emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Correct disposal of wastes * Correct design, including safety measures at hazard points, fencing, road signs, etc. * Restrict movement of hazardous materials in residential areas Human Communities * Social change (new roads) * Appropriate design to minimize social impact (see generally above) Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Careful siting/alignment of Sites known and undiscovered sites works; special measures to project known resources/areas * Immediately halt work in vicinity of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities -27- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 28 - 41 ANNEX 7.3 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 7 Microproiect Check Lists Annex 7.3 Check List: Small Road Bridges and Footbridaes Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Damage to soil structure due to * Protect non-construction areas, material storage, construction traffic, avoid work in sensitive areas etc. during highly adverse conditions, * Loss of topsoil during excavation provide temporary haul roads as for/ disposal of construction appropriate, restore damaged areas materials * Strip topsoil where necessary, store * Erosion due to uncontrolled surface and replace post construction run-off * Design drainage and other disposal * Degradation of riverbanks and bed facilities to ensure soil stability post construction, especially through * Careful design of abutments, piers changed hydraulics and flow patterns and protecting works and erosion Land * Damage to land during construction * Protect non-construction areas Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Design works to minimize land etc. affected * Impacts from excavation for/disposal * Design slopes & retaining of soil and other materials structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage and soil stabilization/vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites Water Resources * Interruption of surface and * Careful design, maintain natural underground drainage patterns drainage and river flow patterns during and post construction, wherever possible, consider creation of standing water alternative alignments and * Contamination/pollution of resource structures by construction, human and animal * Store hazardous materials and wastes, including hazardous wastes, wastes carefully, provide suitable fuel & oil, wastewater, sediments, drainage and safe waste disposal etc. * Where possible execute construction during dry season * Mitigate run-off velocities and volumes, design outfalls accordingly -28- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 29 - 41 ANNEX 7.3 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Control dust with water * Traffic fumes post construction (for * Control construction methods and road bridge) plant, timing of works * Restrict vehicle speeds in residential areas * Appropriate design Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Time work to minimize works and traffic during and post disturbance construction - speed, quantity and * Use appropriate construction type (for road bridge) methods & equipment * Restrict vehicle speeds in residential areas, especially trucks, using signing and appropriate design Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance or loss of natural * Careful siting/alignment/ design habitats during and post construction (especially for new bridges), (especially aquatic), due to and/or timing of works (seasonal) hydraulics, changed flow patterns, * Select disposal areas and methods etc. carefully, Protect sensitive areas * Disturbance of protected areas within/close to site Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation during and post * Careful siting and/or design to construction, especially due to minimize impacts, especially for un-seasonal working, changes in sensitive/rare species environmental regimes, e.g. * Consider alternative alignments disruption to fish spawning sites, to and/or location of structures wildlife movements (approach * Select appropriate construction roads), etc. (see also above) methods * Protect sensitive areas within/close to site * Work seasonally, as appropriate Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of completed * Careful siting and design of works, Landscape works and some intrusions into screening of intrusive items general manmade and natural * Replace lost trees, boundary landscape, loss of trees, vegetation, structures, etc., re-vegetate work etc. areas * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and * Careful de-commissioning and post construction reinstatement of construction areas, and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic -29- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 30 - 41 ANNEX 7.3 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Human Health * Health and safety hazards during and * Appoint experienced contractors. post construction Incorporate safety and * Health impacts from hazardous environmental requirements in construction materials and wastes, contract documents. Provide pedestrian and vehicle accidents (for information on mitigating road bridges), measures. Capacity building to * Transport of hazardous substances emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Correct disposal of wastes * Correct design, including safety measures at hazard points - especially pedestrian/vehicle interaction, e.g. fencing, barriers, road signs, etc. * Restrict movement of hazardous materials, in residential areas, apply any load restrictions required during and post construction Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Careful siting and alignment of Sites known and undiscovered sites works; special measures to project known resources/areas * Immediately halt work in vicinity of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities -30- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26M-ar04-JAL.doc D3I - *4l March 26, 2004 AZ31RIP ANNEX 7.4 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Annex 7 Microproiect Check Lists Annex 7.4 Check List: Wastewater, Drainaqe and Sewerage Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Damage to soil structure due to * Protect non-construction areas, material storage, construction traffic, avoid work in sensitive areas etc. during highly adverse conditions, * Loss of topsoil during excavation provide temporary haul roads as for/ disposal of construction appropriate, restore damaged materials areas * Erosion due to uncontrolled surface * Strip topsoil where necessary, run-off store and replace post * Pollution at discharge point, possibly construction leading to groundwater pollution * Design drainage and other disposal facilities to ensure soil stability and appropriate treatment Land * Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Protect non-construction areas etc. * Design works to minimize land * Impacts from excavation for/disposal affected of soil and other materials * Design slopes & retaining structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage and vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites -31- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 32 - 41 ANNEX 7.4 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Water Resources * Changes in regime from excavation * Store hazardous materials and for/disposal of soil, waste materials, wastes carefully, provide suitable etc wastewater drainage and safe * Contamination/pollution from waste disposal construction, human and animal * Select appropriate technology for wastes, including fuel & oil, wastewater treatment to minimize hazardous wastes, wastewater and pollution, especially in sensitive sewage - especially from discharge locations, e.g. close to drinking if not connected to existing sewer. water source, and operate and * Eutrophication of surface water maintain correctly/ according to leading to habit changes, etc. agree discharge standards provide O&M training * Site treatment works appropriately, or incorporate into larger wastewater systems, provide any treatment necessary to meet required standards, plus training Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Control dust with water * Hazardous gases in manholes and * Control construction methods and during disinfection (if chlorine gas) plant, timing of works * Restrict vehicle speeds in residential areas * Appropriate design * Proper operation, monitoring system in place Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Time work to minimize works and traffic disturbance * Use appropriate construction methods & equipment * Restrict vehicle speeds in residential areas, especially trucks Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance or loss of natural * Careful siting/design of structures habitats and disturbance of protected and/or timing of works (seasonal) areas, during and post construction * Select disposal areas and methods * Changes due to eutrophication of carefully, Protect sensitive areas surface water within/close to site -32- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 33 - 41 ANNEX 7.4 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Fauna and Flora * Disturbance or loss, especially * Careful siting, alignment and/or aquatic animals and vegetation from design to minimize impacts, eutrophication of surface water, especially for any sensitive/rare (effect of water pollution) species * Select appropriate construction methods * Protect sensitive areas within/close to site * Abatement of pollution by a proper effluent treatment and disposal. Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of completed * Careful siting and design of Landscape works and some intrusions in general works, screening of intrusive manmade and natural landscape, loss items of trees, vegetation, etc. * Replace lost trees, boundary * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and structures, etc., re-vegetate work post construction areas * Unpleasant odors from treatment * Careful de-commissioning and facility, disposal point and/or reinstatement of construction polluted water course areas, and disposal of wastes during and post construction, including proper O&M of treatment facility and training in both * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during and * Appoint experienced contractors. post construction Incorporate safety and * Health impacts from hazardous environmental requirements in construction materials and untreated contract documents. Provide wastes information on mitigating measures. Capacity building to emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work and O&M activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Careful siting and design of works * Correct disposal of wastes, based on selection of most appropriate technology; training in O&M operation and maintenance plans -33- March 26,2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 34 - 41 ANNEX 7.4 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Human Communities * Impacts may be concentrated * Adequate treatment prior to downstream in other communities discharge * Adequate consultation of potentially affected communities Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Careful siting/alignment of Sites known and undiscovered sites works; special measures to project known resources/areas * Immediately halt work in vicinity of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities -34- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL-doc 35 - 41 ANNEX 7.5 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Annex 7 Microprolect Check Lists Annex 7.5 Check List: Small-scale Irriqation Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Damage to soil structure due to * Protect non-construction areas, avoid material storage, construction traffic, work in sensitive areas during highly etc. adverse conditions, provide temporary * Loss of topsoil during Excavation haul roads as appropriate, restore for/ disposal of construction damaged areas materials * Strip topsoil where necessary, store and * Erosion due to uncontrolled surface replace post construction run-off * Design drainage and other disposal * Degradation of riverbanks and bed, facilities to ensure soil stability post construction, especially through * Careful siting; training in crop selection changed hydraulics and flow patterns and agricultural technology; and erosion (river intake) Soil water- * Careful design and appropriate selection logging from improper drainage, of irrigation and drainage systems pollution through improper use/storage of agro-chemicals Land * Damage to land during construction * Protect non-construction areas Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Design works to minimize land affected etc. * Design slopes & retaining structures to * Impacts of excavation for/disposal of minimize risk, provide appropriate soil, waste materials, etc drainage and soil stabilization/vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites -35- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 36 - 41 ANNEX 7.5 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Water Resources * Over-exploitation, causing changes * Determine sustainable use/yield (test as in resources, flow patterns, etc., with required) possible impact on downstream * Plan use and management of resource in users/ users elsewhere (if conjunction with authorities & groundwater) communities * Interruption of surface and * Careful design of works, maintain natural underground drainage patterns drainage where possible, consider during and post construction, alternative alignments creation of standing water where * Store hazardous materials and wastes inappropriate carefully, provide suitable wastewater * Contamination/pollution of resource drainage and safe waste disposal by construction wastes, including * Mitigate run-off velocities and volumes hazardous wastes, fuel & oil, * Control of agrochemical use wastewater, sediments and * Proper O&M, and training for both agro-chemicals, etc., * Clogging of canals/channels from weeds, sediments, etc., causing flooding, changes in habitats, etc. * De-oxygenation, eutrophication and other degradation of receiving water Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Control dust with water, control construction methods and plant, timing of works, vehicle speeds Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Time work to minimize disturbance works and traffic, pump stations (if * Use appropriate construction methods & near house/s) equipment, restrict traffic movements as appropriate * Careful siting and/or design of plant, provide noise barriers e.g. embankments of waste soil Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance of natural habitats by * Careful/alternative siting, alignment, construction, e.g. dust, noise, design of pipelines, canals, structures, un-seasonal working, poor siting of etc., timing of works (seasonal) arid/or new works, disposal of untreated crop selection wastes, etc. * Select disposal areas and methods * Changes in water resources (see carefully Protect sensitive areas above) within/close to site * Ensure compliance with minimum seasonal flow requirements -36- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 37 - 41 ANNEX 7.5 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation during and post * Careful siting, alignment and/or design construction, especially due to to minimize impacts, especially for any un-seasonal working, changes in sensitive/rare species environmental regimes, etc (see also * Select appropriate construction methods above) * Protect sensitive areas within/close to Algae blooms, proliferation of site aquatic weeds * Provide corridors for movement of animals Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of parts of * Careful siting and design of works, Landscape completed works and some screening of intrusive items intrusions in landscape, loss of * Replace lost trees, boundary structures, trees, vegetation, etc. etc., re-vegetate work areas * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and * Careful de-commissioning of post construction construction areas and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during * Appoint experienced contractors. and post construction Incorporate safety and environmental * Health impacts from human and requirements in contract documents. animal wastes in irrigation waters, Provide information on mitigating especially if used on salads, etc. measures. Capacity building to * Toxicity of agro-chemicals emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Correct disposal of wastes * Education in proper sanitation and health practices, good O&M; control of animals careful storage and management of agro-chemicals; integrated pest management (IPM) programs Human Communities * Unequal distribution of water * Community participation to agree management regime Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Careful siting and alignment of works; Sites known and undiscovered sites special measures to project known resources/areas * Immediately halt work in vicinity of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities -37- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26Mar04-JAL.doc 38 - 41 ANNEX 7.6 to Volume 2 - Part I - Section SG Annex 7 : Microproject Check Lists Annex 7.6 Check List: Educational Facilities/Community Centers/Markets/Aqro-processinq Facilities Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Contamination from waste * Protect non-construction areas materials, especially construction * Provide adequate storage, and and human wastes appropriate treatment and disposal of all wastes Land * Landslips on embankments, * Protect non-construction areas hillsides, etc. * Design works to minimize land * Impacts from excavation affected for/disposal of soil and other * Design slopes & retaining materials structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage and vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites Water Resources * Contamination/pollution of * Store hazardous materials and resource by construction, human wastes carefully, provide suitable and animal wastes, including fuel & wastewater drainage and safe oil, hazardous wastes, wastewater, waste disposal, with treatment as etc. necessary Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Dust control by water or (internal and/or external, including otherwise Ventilation of internal volatile construction materials) areas both during and post construction Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from * Use appropriate construction construction methods & equipment * Time work to minimize disturbance Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance of natural habitats, * Store, treat and dispose of wastes especially from improper waste appropriately disposal Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation due to * Store, treat and dispose of wastes improper waste disposal appropriately -38- I. March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 39 - 41 ANNEX 7.6 to Volume 2 - Part 1 - Section SG Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Social Environment Aesthetics and Landscape * Local visual impact of parts of * Careful siting and design of completed works and some works, screening of intrusive intrusions in landscape, loss of items trees, vegetation, etc. * Replace lost trees, boundary * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and structures, etc., re-vegetate work post construction areas * Careful de-commissioning of construction areas and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during * Appoint experienced contractors. and post construction, including Incorporate safety and patient access and comfort and environmental requirements in handling of medical wastes contract documents. Provide * Health impacts from hazardous information on mitigating construction materials, medical measures. Capacity building to services - equipment, drugs, emphasize need for safe working, wastes, etc., and untreated wastes, good supervision, careful especially medical wastes planning and scheduling of work and O&M activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Careful design of works and accesses * Correct storage of medical items, etc., and careful disposal of wastes, based on selection of most appropriate technology; training in handling, O&M plans, etc. Historical/Cultural Sites * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Immediately halt work in vicinity undiscovered sites of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities and agreed actions -39- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 40 - 41 Annex 7 Microproject Check Lists Annex 7.7 Check List: Health Facilities Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Physical Environment Soils * Contamination from waste materials, * Protect non-construction areas especially construction, medical and * Provide adequate storage, and human wastes appropriate treatment and disposal of all wastes Land * Landslips on embankments, hillsides, * Protect non-construction areas etc. * Design works to minimize land Impacts from excavation for/disposal affected of soil and other materials * Design slopes & retaining structures to minimize risk, provide appropriate drainage and vegetation cover * Strip topsoil as necessary and store, replace/reuse post construction * Take/dispose of materials from/at approved sites Water Resources * Contamination/pollution of resource * Store hazardous materials and by construction, human and animal wastes carefully, provide suitable wastes, including fuel & oil, medical wastewater drainage and safe and other hazardous wastes, waste disposal, with treatment as wastewater, etc. necessary Air Quality * Dust and fumes during construction * Dust control by water or (internal and/or external, including otherwise Ventilation of internal volatile construction materials) areas both during and post * Odor, post construction, according to construction services offered, etc. * Careful design and siting of facilities that will cause odors Acoustic Environment * Noise disturbance from construction * Use appropriate construction methods & equipment * Time work to minimize disturbance Biological Environment Natural Habitats * Disturbance of natural habitats, * Store, treat and dispose of wastes especially from improper waste appropriately disposal Fauna and Flora * Loss or degradation due to improper * Store, treat and dispose of wastes waste disposal appropriately -40- March 26, 2004 AZRIP-OM-Vol2.SG-rev2-26MarO4-JAL.doc 41 - 41 Environmental Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Components Social Environment Aesthetics and * Local visual impact of parts of * Careful siting and design of Landscape completed works and some works, screening of intrusive intrusions in landscape, loss of trees, items vegetation, etc. * Replace lost trees, boundary * Noise, dust, wastes, etc., during and structures, etc., re-vegetate work post construction areas * Careful de-commissioning of construction areas and disposal of wastes * See also Soil, Land, Air Quality and Acoustic Human Health * Health and safety hazards during and * Appoint experienced contractors. post construction, including patient Incorporate safety and access and comfort environmental requirements in * Health impacts from hazardous contract documents. Provide construction materials and untreated information on mitigating wastes, especially medical wastes measures. Capacity building to emphasize need for safe working, good supervision, careful planning and scheduling of work and O&M activities, involve communities, fence hazardous areas * Careful design of works and accesses * Correct disposal of wastes, especially medical wastes, based on selection of most appropriate technology; training in O&M operation and maintenance plans Historical/Cultural * Disturbance/damage/degradation to * Immediately halt work in vicinity Sites undiscovered sites of discoveries, pending instructions from relevant authorities and agreed actions -41- -1--l- .... ...