Montenegro - Second Agriculture and Rural Development Institution Building Project : environmental assessment : environmental and social management framework (English)

The project development objective of the Second Agriculture and Rural Development Institution Building Project for Montenegro are: (i) to improve delivery of government assistance for sustainable agriculture and rural development in a manner consistent... See More + The project development objective of the Second Agriculture and Rural Development Institution Building Project for Montenegro are: (i) to improve delivery of government assistance for sustainable agriculture and rural development in a manner consistent with the EU's pre-accession requirements; (ii) to increase the experience of Montenegrin authorities in administering rural development grants in accordance with EUIPARD core rules, and (iii) to support a selected number of agricultural holdings and food establishments in upgrading towards EU standards. Some of the negative impacts are includes : (i) Dust and noise generated during construction; (ii) soil pollution caused by oil and grease leakage; (iii) exhaust emissions and vibrations from the machinery; (iv) construction may use natural materials such as wood or stone that are obtained through depletion of natural resources; (v) soil and water pollution from improper waste management; (vi) contamination of soil and/or ground water caused by releases of wastewater or liquid waste; (vii) handling of hazardous materials or waste, including but not limited to: toxic materials, veterinary supplies or waste, pesticides and pesiticide containers, animal carcasses; Some of the mitigation measures are includes : (i) limit work on site to times when noise disruptions are allowed; (ii) maintenance of machinery at approved sites; (iii) ensure use of best available machinery; (iv) ensure adequate and authorized procurement of stone and wood; (v) ensure proper waste management at designated landfill sites; (v) all hazardous materials or waste will be stored in a safe place to minimize risk of accidental contamination water, air or soil; (vi) ensure all wastewater is collected in leak proof septic tanks which are regularly emptied; (vii) ensure purification of waste waters so to meet required quality before discharging into water bodies, ensure that wastewater is not entering freshwater sources and other waste is collected and disposed of according to regulations; (viii) all hazardous materials or waste will be stored in a safe place to minimize risk of accidental contamination water, air or soil; (ix) waste is stored in designated tank or in such way that it does not risk pollution of groundwater or water ways.  See Less -