INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET APPRAISAL STAGE I. Basic Information Date prepared/updated: 04/21/2014 Report No.: AC7123 1. Basic Project Data Original Project ID: P128768 Original Project Name: Burkina Faso Electricity Sector Support Project Country: Burkina Faso Project ID: P149115 Project Name: Burkina Faso - Additional Financing Electricity Sector Support Project Task Team Leader: Fatouma Toure Ibrahima Wane Estimated Appraisal Date: April 17, 2014 Estimated Board Date: June 10, 2014 Managing Unit: AFTG2 Lending Instrument: Investment Project Financing Sector: General energy sector (100%) Theme: Other rural development (50%);Other urban development (50%) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0 IDA Amount (US$m.): 35 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0 Other financing amounts by source: BORROWER/RECIPIENT 2.00 2.00 Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment Simplified Processing Simple [] Repeater [] Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) Yes [ ] No [ ] or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies) 2. Project Objectives This is an additional financing to the Burkina Faso Electricity Sector Support Project (P128768) approved on July 31, 2013. There are no changes being proposed to the development objectives of the original project. The original project's PDOs are to contribute to: (i) increasing access to electricity, (ii) improving the reliability of electricity supply; and (iii) improving efficient use of energy in targeted areas. The proposed activities that aim at : (i) expanding electricity access in rural communities throughleast cost measures including grid extension, installation of hybrid mini-grid and solar home systems and multifunctional platforms for households, schools, health centers, and other productive activities; (ii) providing technical assistance to the national utility SONABEL and (iii) support to the government to help improve the environment for private participation in renewable energy are all activities that will contribute to the ESSP's development objectives. The Additional Financing will apply the safeguards elements agreed upon for the parent project. The project remains classified as category B, as its environmental and social impacts are moderate and site-specific. Three Bank safeguard policies are triggered: OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment; OP 4.11 on Physical Cultural Resources; and OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement. The original project was approved on July 30th, 2013 and became effective on February 27, 2014, and therefore no civil works have been undertaken yet. Given the type of activities the AF is financing, the existing safeguards documents (ESIAs, ESMF and RPF) remain valid. The ESMF and RPF have been updated to take account of the new activities being financed by the AF. 3. Project Description The proposed activities will be linked to two components (2 and 4) of the parent project. When combined the activities of the original and additional finances are presented as follows: (a) Component 1: Improving the reliability of energy supply (original amount $US 15.39 million; proposed AF no allocation): • Component 1 - original financing: supports the construction of two (2) turnkey diesel power stations of at least 7.5 MW each convertible to heavy fuel oil to reinforce the capacity in two (2) regional growth poles, and provision of technical advisory services for construction supervision. • The additional financing does not propose any activities under this component. (b) Component 2: Increasing electricity access in target areas (original amount $US 25.59 million; proposed AF $US 25.00 million): • Component 2 - original financing: finances grid expansion and installation of connections in about forty (40) communities throug (a) existing and new 33kV transmission lines, and (b) the existing 34.5 kV Bobo-Dioulasso - Ouagadougou line. • Component 2 - additional financing: will support electrification of about 80 additional communities through (a) grid expansion; but also through (b) hybrid mini grids and solar home systems in remote and poor communities; and (c) multi-functional platforms to foster income generating activities in small localities. (c) Component 3: Improving efficient use of energy in target areas (original amount $US 4.70 million; proposed AF no allocation): • Component 3 - original financing: supports activities that will help: (a) Strengthen the institutional, legal and regulatory framework to support demand-side management and energy efficiency initiatives, including public lighting. (b) Support investment in energy efficient equipment. (c) Support awareness campaigns through the provision of information, education, and communication to promote the rational and efficient use of electricity. (d) Implement Lighting Africa activities including, inter alia: (i) provision of capacity training on off-grid lighting in rural electrification strategies; (ii) develop public service announcements and awareness campaigns to inform consumers of the benefits of solar lanterns and other good quality products; and (iii) deploy around twenty five thousand (25,000) lanterns in public schools focusing on those in off-grid communities. • The additional financing does not propose any activities under this component. (d) Component 4: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development (original amount $US 5.49 million; proposed AF $US 8.5 million): • Component 4 – original financing: support activities to help: (a) Strengthen the institutional capacity of the FDE, SONABEL, a DGE to support scaling up of energy service expansion. (b) Strengthen the capacity of energy service providers including, inter alia, energy services cooperatives, local communities, NGOs, and private sector small- and medium-size enterprises. (c) Undertake specific studies to improve the energy mix, more particularly in renewable energy in the medium term. (d) Provision of institutional support to DGE, SONABEL and FDE. (e) Provision of support to DGE for coordination of the Project. • Component 4 – additional financing: will help provide support to: (a) SONABEL for (i) the development and implementation of a strategic plan; (ii) a fuel consumption audit; and (iii) the acquisition and implementation of customer management software ; and (b) DGE for technical assistance to improve the environment for private participation in renewable energy. 4. Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis The two new power plants under component 1 will be constructed in existing power generating facilities on land owned by the national electricity company (SONABEL) in the cities of Ouahigouya and Fada N'Gourma. The sites are located in-town, surrounded by residential and administrative settlements, and totally fenced. Apart from some trees on the Fada N'Gourma site, no other natural feature is remarkable in the project locations. Both the borrow pit sites and the location of the activities supported under component 2 are not yet identified. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Mr Maman-Sani Issa (AFTN2) Ms Paivi Koskinen-Lewis (AFTCS) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X Pest Management (OP 4.09) X Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) X Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X 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: The project is classified category B, as its environmental and social impacts are moderate and site-specific. Three Bank safeguard policies triggered: OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment; OP 4.11 on Physical Cultural Resources; and OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement. The environmental analysis has concluded that the overall environmental and social impact of the project is positive, though there will be some adverse impacts during the construction and eventual operation of the infrastructure. These negative but manageable impacts are: loss of trees on the power station sites and vegetation on the right-off-way of the grid lines; dust-induced air pollution in the project sites and vicinities during the construction, including risks of temporary increase in allergies; involuntary destruction of cultural assets (uncovered wealth, sacred woods, sacred site, etc.) in exploiting quarries and material pits; socio-economic losses and damages in case of explosion and fire during the exploitation; indirect pollution of the receiving environments by the operation phase wastes (solid and used oil) if not properly handled; occupational health, security and safety for the staff. Potential social impacts include loss of land, assets and/or resources. No large and irreversible adverse impact during the project cycle was identified. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: The mishandling of used oil and hazardous solid wastes resulting from the functioning of the power stations may induce diffuse pollution of the surrounding environment, especially if the wastes were disposed in areas close to water sources or in uncontrolled discharges accessible to children and other vulnerable people. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. NA 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. On the original project, the government completed its due diligence in compliance with the Bank policies and its own legislation. The following environmental and social safeguard instruments have been disclosed in-country and at the InfoShop prior to appraisal: (i) the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the mitigation of the risks associated to the expansion of electricity infrastructures in the 41 communities to be selected during the implementation phase; (ii) the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Ouahigouya power station; (iii) the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Fada N'Gourma power station; and (iv) the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for the management of the compensation/resettlement issues that may arise during the expansion of the power grid in the 41 communities. The implementation mechanism is approved through the above-mentioned document and consists in a set of technical, institutional and capacity building measures. For the power generator in component 1, the construction phase measures will be incorporated in the bidding documents, carried out by the enterprises and monitored during the execution of the civil works by the DGE in collaboration with the National EIA agency (BUNEE). In the case of component 2, as soon as identified, all subprojects will be processed through the screening procedure set forth in the ESMF and environmental and social measures, including the preparation of a RAP, identified and duly applied. The borrower's institutional capacity in managing environmental and social safeguard measures at appropriate international standards is weak and needs to be strengthened. This conclusion came out of the assessment of the two bank-funded energy projects currently under completion. A safeguard expert has being recruited and appointed within the PIU of the PASE. This expert will continue working with the new coordination unit (DGE). Further, capacity building will be provided to: (i) ensuring that the Department of Quality, Safety and Environment (DQSE) of SONABEL is effective and fully functional with adequate structural resources; (ii) the Directorate General of Energy (DGE) staff for the integration of environmental measures in the workplans, and the monitoring of environment related issues in energy activities. To support that, a total budget amounting US$ 3.4 million is earmarked to support the implementation of the safeguards measures and recommendations. The additional financing will include about 80 communities as described under section C: electrification of about 80 additional communities through (a) grid expansion; but also through (b) hybrid mini grids and solar home systems in remote and poor communities; and (c) multi-functional platforms to foster income generating activities in small localities. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The local communities in rural areas, households of Ouahigouya and Fada N'Gourma, small size entrepreneurs and private sector, local authorities are interested parties of the project. Representatives of these groups were consulted in a series of consultations during the preparation of the safeguard instruments from October 2012 to February 2013. The draft reports of the power plant ESIAs were also extensively shared with the stakeholders in February 2013. In general, specific consultations were organized in the localities of Bobo Dioulasso, Fada N'Gourma, Ouahigouya, Dédougou, Gaoua, Poura and Kampti. For the ESMF, stakeholders' consultations have been held in five out of the 12 regions covered by the project intervention; subsequent consultations will take place once sites and works are finalized. The approved version of the safeguard instruments have been disclosed in-country and made accessible in public area for permanent consultation. During the implementation of the component, the identification of the sites for the expansion of the grid will be processed participatory under the leadership of the local authorities in collaboration with the DGE. B. Disclosure Requirements Date Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Yes Date of receipt by the Bank 03/31/2014 Date of "in-country" disclosure 04/09/2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 04/10/2014 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Yes Date of receipt by the Bank 03/31/2014 Date of "in-country" disclosure 04/09/2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 04/10/2014 Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop Pest Management Plan: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop * If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources, 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 (to be filled in when the ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting) OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager (SM) Yes review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the Yes credit/loan? OP/BP 4.11 - Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Yes Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential Yes adverse impacts on cultural property? OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process Yes framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector Yes Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's Yes Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a Yes 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 responsibilities Yes been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project Yes cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the Yes monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the Yes borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? D. Approvals Signed and submitted by: Name Date Task Team Leader: Ms Fatouma Toure Ibrahima Wane 04/14/2014 Environmental Specialist: Mr Maman-Sani Issa 04/03/2014 Social Development Specialist Ms Paivi Koskinen-Lewis 04/03/2014 Additional Environmental and/or Social Development Specialist(s): Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Ms Alexandra C. Bezeredi 04/03/2014 Comments: Sector Manager: Ms Meike van Ginneken 04/17/2014 Comments: