INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE Report No.: ISDSA7571 Public Disclosure Copy Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 27-Jan-2014 Date ISDS Approved/Disclosed: 17-Feb-2014 I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. Basic Project Data Country: China Project ID: P132277 Project Name: Jiaozuo Green Transport & Safety Improvement Project (P132277) Task Team Fei Deng Leader: Estimated 03-Feb-2014 Estimated 24-Apr-2014 Appraisal Date: Board Date: Managing Unit: EASCS Lending Investment Project Financing Instrument: Sector(s): Urban Transport (90%), General transportation sector (10%) Theme(s): City-wide Infrastructure and Service Delivery (100%) Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP No 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies)? Financing (In USD Million) Total Project Cost: 200.19 Total Bank Financing: 100.00 Public Disclosure Copy Financing Gap: 0.00 Financing Source Amount Borrower 100.19 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 100.00 Total 200.19 Environmental B - Partial Assessment Category: Is this a No Repeater project? 2. Project Development Objective(s) The proposed project development objective is to improve transport safety and efficiency along the selected transport corridors and to promote non-motorized trips within the pilot green corridor in Jiaozuo City. 3. Project Description The project will include the following four components: Page 1 of 9 Component A – Safe System Integrated Corridor Management. This component will develop and implement an integrated package of engineering, education and Public Disclosure Copy regulation improvements with embedded Safe System approach on the selected corridors in Jiaozuo. It includes: (i) establishment of the Safe System foundation for transport safety data collection, performance monitoring and evaluation, and remedial measures development; (ii) implementation of engineering works, traffic management measures and intelligent transport systems (ITS) along the selected corridors and in the adjacent areas; and (iii) development of road safety education facilities, carrying out of road safety education programs, and improvement of post-crash medical services. Component B – Green Corridor Development. This component will develop a green corridor dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists, which links the downtown area and a scenic tourist area in the mountains north of the city. It will include the construction of a new road section in the mountains (about 8.6 kilometers), rehabilitation of the sections along the river and existing urban roads (about 8.3 kilometers), and provision of safe intersections, NMT facilities, green corridor signage and markings, and greening and landscaping along the corridor. Component C – Public Transport Improvement. This component will assist Jiaozuo Municipality to improve the service quality of its public transport system through: (i) construction of a bus interchange adjacent to the railway station; (ii) upgrading and construction of bus depots; (iii) expansion of the advanced bus operation system; and (iv) procurement of new buses. Component D – Institutional Strengthening. This component will support the implementation of the project and its long-term sustainability through: (i) provision of trainings and study tours to relevant officials and staffs; (ii) carrying out of technical assistance studies on urban transport; and (iii) provision of technical consultancy and software for project management. Public Disclosure Copy 4. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) Jiaozuo Municipality, a prefecture-level city in northern Henan Province, is bordered to the north by the Yun Tai Mountains. The municipality is north of the provincial capital of Zhengzhou and northeast of Luoyang, the second largest city in the province. The municipality has a surface of 4,071 square kilometers, and administers four districts, two county-level cities, and four counties, of which the total population is over 3.5 million with an urban population of nearly one million according to the 2010 census. The majority of the project is in the urban area of Jiaozuo City. An 8.6 kilometer loop of the green corridor, part of the 16.9 kilometers green corridor will be situated in a mountain area north of the city’s urban area. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Youxuan Zhu (EASCS) Feng Ji (EASCS) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/ Yes See Section II.A (1) BP 4.01 Page 2 of 9 Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No The component will introduce an 16.9 km ‘green corridor’, about 5 meters wide, totally dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists crossing the core of Public Disclosure Copy Jiaozuo and a scenic tourist area (i.e. Fengshan Park) north of the city center. The alignment includes an urban portion of that is about 8.3 kilometers long and an 8.6 kilometer long loop on a mountain north of the urban area. The EA shows that no ecologically sensitive sites (e.g., natural habitats) will be impacted along the proposed alignment. The project will not have the potential to cause significant conversion (loss) or degradation of natural habitats. Forests OP/BP 4.36 No The project does not have the potential to have impacts on the health and quality of forests or the rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests, or aims to bring about changes in its management or protection. Pest Management OP 4.09 No The project will not finance procurement of pesticides or pesticide application equipment, or lead to substantially increased pesticide use and subsequent increase in health and environmental risk, or could maintain or expand present pest management practices that are unsustainable. Physical Cultural Resources OP/ Yes See Section II.A (1) BP 4.11 Public Disclosure Copy Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No Based on social screening, no ethnic minority communities are affected by the Project. The Bank policy on Indigenous People will not be triggered. Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP Yes For the proposed project, the components of 4.12 integrated road safety corridor (A), Green Tourist Corridor (B), and Public Transit Infrastructure Improvement (C) will involve civil works. For Component A, based on final feasibility study, most of proposed measures will be carried out within the current right-of-way with no demolition. For Component B, it involves construction of a 16.9 km of a non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian pathway connecting the northern mountainous area and to Renmin Park, and Longyuan Lake Park in the center of the city, which will involve acquisition of 9.06 hectares of land areas, including 3.2 ha of slop land from four villages. For Component C, it involves Page 3 of 9 construction of one interchange and five bus depots. Only three bus depots will involve acquisition of about 7.76 hectares of land. Most Public Disclosure Copy of them are farmland and a total of 38 households from four villages will be affected. Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No The project will not involve impacts to any dams in the project area. This policy is not triggered. Projects on International No The project will not involve trans-boundary Waterways OP/BP 7.50 rivers. The policy is not triggered. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP No The project is not located in any disputed areas. 7.60 The policy is not triggered. II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: Environmental safeguards The majority of the project (Components A and C as well as approximately half of Component B) is in the urban area of Jiaozuo City where land is already heavily influenced by human activities. An eight kilometer loop of the green corridor, part of the 16 kilometers green corridor(about 5 meter wide) dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists, will be situated in a mountain area at the north of the urban area; however, no ecologically sensitive sites (e.g., natural habitats) are impacted along the proposed alignment. There are six physical cultural resources in the vicinity of the alignment of the green corridor. The project therefore triggers Environmental Assessment (OP4.01) and Physical Cultural Resources (OP 4.11). The project is classified as a Category B project. An EA and a stand-alone EMP have been prepared in accordance with Chinese EA Public Disclosure Copy regulations and the Bank safeguards policies. Environmental Assessment (OP4.01). The project, by design, will bring about positive impacts such as the improvement of road safety, reduction of traffic congestion and accidents, as well as contribute to the reduction of vehicle emissions in the selected areas of Jiaozuo. However, it will also cause general construction related impacts, such as disturbance to local communities and traffic, dust, noise, wastewater, and disposal of spoil materials. During operation, major adverse impacts will include: (i) disposal of waste and wastewater generated at the bus depots; (ii) safety issues related to gas filling facilities at the bus depots; and (iii) disposal of waste generated by the green corridor users. The green corridor will connect to the entrance of two recreation parks, and pass through one park which features recreation squares and vegetation in the urban area. It is estimated that the green corridor will attract 670 people on a daily basis and 1,400 per day at the peak season. These green corridor users will not likely pose significant pressures on the PCRs and the three parks along the green corridor, given that these users accounts for a small percentage of the total people visiting these sites. The EA confirms that these potential impacts are small scale, site-specific, and can be readily mitigated with good engineering design and good construction management practices. Physical Cultural Resources (OP4.11). There are six physical cultural resources in the vicinity of the alignment of the green corridor, i.e. Qunying Aqueduct; Wanglanguang Grave, Niangniang Page 4 of 9 Temple, Dangyangyu Porcelain Kiln Site, Longsi Cemetery and Yuanrong Temple. The first four are classified as registered cultural relics, and the last two are un-registered PCR. Site investigation has been conducted by the EA consultants, together with consultation with the PCRs Public Disclosure Copy specialist and local PCRs management authority. The EA concluded that green corridor will not have significant impacts on the PCRs during construction and operation phases. Jiaozuo PCRs Management Authority has approved the alignment of the green corridor. Social safeguards Involuntary Resettlement (OP4.12). For limited land acquisition impacts, a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) have been prepared by Jiaozuo City PMO in accordance with relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and World Bank Operational Policy (OP4.12). The reason a RPF is prepared is that on the one hand, whether Component A will involve any resettlement will be determined by detailed design to be completed during project implementation; and on the other hand, the scope of Component B and C might need to be changed during implementation. A screening had been conducted for all three components; and there are no any local funded projects linked to these components. For the currently identified land acquisition impacts, the proposed compensation for land is set at CNY34,000 to CNY62,000 per mu, which is based on most recent provincial regulation on comprehensive land price for acquired land areas in 2013. Under oversight of resettlement leading group in Jiaozuo City, the PMO will lead resettlement operations. They will work closely with Jiaozuo Land Resources Bureau and Jiaozuo Urban Demolition and Resettlement Office under Housing and Construction Bureau, with cooperation of working groups in town and sub-district. During rese ttlement implementation, an experienced external monitoring agency will be selected to conduct independent resettlement monitoring and evaluation. The monitoring results will be regularly reported twice a year and, if needed, remedial actions will be designed. Public Disclosure Copy Public consultations had been conducted during RAP/RPF preparation including social economic survey and public meetings with project affected people. Information about the project impacts, compensation policies, rehabilitation options and grievance procedures had been provided to the affected people through disclosure of RAP and RPF in city PMO and government website. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews have been used to consult with potentially affected persons and obtain views and preferences regarding resettlement impacts, compensation policies, and rehabilitation measures. These views and preferences have been taken into account during RAP revision, and the majority of potentially affected persons agree that the resettlement and rehabilitation measures planned under the RAP would be adequate to address and mitigate any adverse impacts. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: Jiaozuo is attempting to transform its economic development to be more focused on tourism and the service industry. The project has the potential to play a demonstration role, influencing the transportation design and promoting the non-motorized transport in the city. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. Page 5 of 9 Alternatives of the selection of green corridor, and options for the safe integrated corridor have been considered during the feasibility study and EA process. 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an Public Disclosure Copy assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. Environmental Assessment (OP4.01): The PMO has engaged an environmental assessment (EA) consulting firm to prepare an EA and environmental management plan (EMP) for the proposed project in accordance with the Chinese EA laws/regulations and the Bank safeguards policies. The EMP includes, amongst others, the following: a) Environmental codes of practice (ECOP) for construction contractors have been developed to address construction related impacts including solid and wastewater management, source and transport of construction waste and materials, and disturbance to local businesses, etc; b) For re-allocation of road space, the ECOPs specify requirements for notification of public civil works, restoring local businesses during construction, on-site traffic safety management, and mitigation of other construction related nuisances; c) For the bus depots, mitigation measures have been developed to collect and dispose of waste and wastewater during the operation phase. Risk assessment has been conducted for the gas filling facilities, and adequate mitigation measures have been proposed; and d) For the proposed green corridor, mitigation measures have been developed for both general impacts from construction and site-specific environmental impacts and special considerations have been given to the road safety design, good drainage provisions, as well as inclusion of toilets and garbage bins for the green corridor’s users. Physical Cultural Resources (OP4.11): Taking a precautionary approach, specific measures for PCRs conservation have been proposed in the EMP, including that (i) further site survey will be conducted prior to construction; (ii) the design and construction plan will be sent to the PCRs authority for further review and comments; Public Disclosure Copy (iii) construction will be designated in the area out of the PCRs’ protection area; (iv) heavy machinery will be strictly restricted in the area close to these PCRs; and (v) Chance Find Procedures for Physical Cultural Resources are included in the civil work contracts. The EMP specifies institutional arrangements during the construction and operation phases, capacity building activities, a monitoring plan, and the budget for the EMP implementation. An environmental management unit with qualified and designated staff will be established within the PMO. Contractors and supervision engineers will be required to assign qualified environmental staff to their team to ensure effective implementation of the EMPs. Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12): For potential land acquisition and resettlement impacts, a RAP has been prepared based on detailed impact survey, social economic survey, and consultations with affected people. It includes compensation policies, rehabilitation measures, grievance procedures, and institutional setup, as well as arrangement for implementation and monitoring. Jiaozuo Municipality has established a Project Leading Group (PLG) that is headed by the deputy mayor and consists of directors of 14 government agencies. The PLG will guide, coordinate, ensure adequate communication, and supervise project implementation amongst the established lead and supporting agencies. The Project Management Office (PMO), situated within the Finance Page 6 of 9 Bureau, will act as the project implementation agency. Project Implementation Units (PIUs) will implement the various sub-components through the appropriate government agencies. The responsible agencies will be accountable for implementing all the project activities in accordance Public Disclosure Copy with Bank guidelines and domestic regulations. Their responsibilities include collaboration with other relevant government agencies that will act in a supporting role, engineering design management, procurement management, financial management, land acquisition and resettlement, environmental management, construction management, reporting, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Further, a special team will be responsible for land acquisition and resettlement of the project. This team includes representatives from the HURDB, Land and Resource Administration Bureau, districts, and other relevant government agencies. Safeguards training and guidance have been provided to the PMO and PIUs during the project preparation stage. More safeguards training are included in the EMP. The Bank team will closely supervise the project safeguards performance during implementation stage. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The key stakeholders( project beneficiaries) envisioned include: (i) local road users, (ii) residents of Jiaozuo, (iii) tourists, (iv) the Government of Jiaozuo, and (v) women public transport users; and (vi) involuntary resettled people. In accordance with OP4.01, public consultations have been conducted during the EA process, including questionnaire surveys and meetings with project affected people and local EPB and PCR Authority. The Consultation on the EA TOR was undertaken in June-July 2013; while the consultation on the EA and EMP in September 2013. Information about the project, potential environmental and social impacts, as well as planned mitigation measures has been provided to the public during consultations. Local villagers generally supported this project, and gave comments on how to reduce construction impacts. PCR Authority provided specific recommendations on the alignment of the green corridor. Feedback and concerns from the consultation have been addressed in the project design and in the EA and EMP. The EA and the EMP were locally disclosed at the Public Disclosure Copy governmental website and the PMO on November 14, 2013; and were disclosed at the Bank Infoshop on January 24, 2014. In accordance with OP4.12, public consultations have been conducted during preparation of RAP, including questionnaire surveys and public meetings with project stakeholders as well as project affected people. Information about the project, potential social impacts, as well as planned mitigation measures has been provided to the public during these consultations. Informant concerns have been addressed in the project design and in the RAP. The RAP and RPF were disclosed locally at the governmental website and the City PMO on November 27, 2013; and were disclosed at the Bank Infoshop on January 6, 2014. B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank 11-Dec-2013 Date of submission to InfoShop 24-Jan-2014 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Page 7 of 9 "In country" Disclosure China 14-Nov-2013 Comments: Public Disclosure Copy Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Date of receipt by the Bank 25-Nov-2013 Date of submission to InfoShop 06-Jan-2014 "In country" Disclosure China 27-Nov-2013 Comments: If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/ Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] report? If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] Manager (SM) review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] in the credit/loan? OP/BP 4.11 - Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] Public Disclosure Copy property? Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] potential adverse impacts on cultural property? OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/ Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] process framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] Sector Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] World Bank's Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Page 8 of 9 Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] in the project cost? Public Disclosure Copy Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed Yes [ ] No [ ] NA [ ] with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? III. APPROVALS Task Team Leader: Name: Fei Deng Approved By Sector Manager: Name: Abhas Kumar Jha (SM) Date: 17-Feb-2014 Public Disclosure Copy Page 9 of 9