SFG1027 V2 Government of The People’s Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Water Resources Bangladesh Water Development Board Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Volume II (Annexes) River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) May 2015 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Contents Annex A: EIA Study Methodology Annex B: Terms of Reference of Study Annex C: Location and Specification of Different Fish Habitats and Chars Annex D: ToR for Integrated Pest Management Plan Annex E: Tree Plantation Plan Annex F: ToR of Consulting Services for Preparation of Biodiversity Management Plan and Implementation of RMIP Monitoring Program Annex G: ToR for Floodplain Fisheries Development (including List of Khals and Beels with Recommended Improvements) Annex H: Emission Factors Annex I: Environmental Codes of Practice Annex J: Assessment of Upstream Impacts Annex K: EMP for Resettlement Sites Annex L: ToR for External Environmental Monitoring (Environmental Team of External Monitoring & Evaluation Consultants) Annex M: Report of Consultation and Disclosure Workshops Bangladesh Water Development Board ii Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex A. EIA Study Methodology Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 1.4. The present EIA of the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)1 has been prepared following the standard methodology consisting of the steps listed below. Review of the program details and meeting/discussions with the design team Review of the policy and regulatory requirements Reconnaissance field visit and initial scoping and screening Collecting and analysis of baseline environmental and social data with the help of secondary literature review and field data collection Consultations with the stakeholders including beneficiary/affected communities Impact assessment Preparing environmental management plan Compilation of the present EIA. These steps are discussed in the following sections. A. 1. Review of the Program Details At the outset of the study, detailed meetings were held with the main consultants (design team) in order to understand the project, its key components, the overall time schedule, and other relevant details. During these meetings, discussions were held regarding the need of close coordination among the various teams including the design team, social safeguard team, and the EIA team. It was agreed that the three teams will make efforts to hold fortnightly if not weekly meetings to ensure close coordination as well as sharing of information among the teams. Subsequent to this, all the necessary reports, documents, and maps were obtained from the design team. The EIA team reviewed these documents and held additional meetings with the design team to seek clarifications and further information on various aspects of the project. A meeting was also held with the WB’s environment specialists to discuss the understanding of the project, depth and breadth of the environment assessment, and the overall study schedule. Initial scoping of the EIA study was also carried out at this stage and plans were made for the reconnaissance site visit. A. 2. Reconnaissance Field Visit A reconnaissance field visit was organized from 13 to 16 July to have a first-hand idea about the project, its components and its probable impacts on the local environment and community. Mr. Mohammad Omar Khalid, independent environment specialist was accompanied by Dr. Istiak Sobhan, EMP specialist and Md. Sunil Boron Debroy, Hydrologist and two field staff of IUCN. From the main consultant team, Mr. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Team Leader led the team in the field. During the reconnaissance visit, 1 The Program was earlier named as the River Bank Improvement Program (RMIP). Bangladesh Water Development Board A-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) the team also visited 13 proposed resettlement sites for an initial environmental screening. Some photographs showing the project area are presented in Figure A.1 below. (a) (b) ( c) (d) Figure A.1: Present condition of project site (a) Baliaghugri existing embankment, Changacha union of Sirajganj (b); Pukuria Bhanderbari existing embankment in Goshaibari, Dhunat, Bogra; (c) Per Debdanga Fishpass, Sariakandi Bogra; (d) Erosion of Brahmaputra river bank in Kurigram Sadar A. 3. Inception Report Subsequent to the reconnaissance field visit, the Inception Report was prepared that included detailed methodologies particularly for the field data collection. The table of content of the Inception Report is given below. 1. Introduction 1.1 Project Background (Assignment background) 1.2 The objectives of the study are to: 1.3 Scope of study 1.4 Scope of Inception Report 1.5 Inception Period Activities 1.5.1 Initiation 1.5.2 Resource Mobilization 1.5.3 Reconnaissance field visit 1.5.3 Inter Agency Coordination Bangladesh Water Development Board A-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 1.6. Understanding of the Project 1.6.1 Background 1.6.2 Study Area 1.6.3 Objectives of the project 1.6.4 Task to be performed by Main Consultants 1.6.5 Understanding physical Interventions of the Project 1.6.6 Description of work Items 2. Approach and methodology 2.1 General Approach 2.1.1 Environmental Management Framework 2.1.2 Initial Environmental Evaluation and Environmental Impact Assessment 2.1.3 Cumulative impacts Assessment 2.1.4 Public Consultation and Stakeholders Workshops 2.1.5 Environmental Management Plan 2.2 Methodology 2.2.1 Secondary Literature review 2.2.2 Field Investigation 3. Deliverables 4. Team Composition, Assignment, and Key Expert’s Input 5. Work Plan and Staffing Schedule 6. Data collection plan environmental assessment Annex 1. Environmental Screening Checklist Annex 2. Schedule for Field Data Collection Annex 3. List of important information about physical environment Annex 4: Air Quality and Noise Measurement Spot Annex 5: Survey Sheets for Ecological Study Annex 6: Fisheries catch assessment survey sheets Annex 7: Potential checklist of issues to be discussed during consultations by IUCN team Annex 8: Short description of project and TOR of the environmental assessment team Annex 9: Initial Environmental Screening of Resettlement Sites A. 4. Program Influence Area/Study Area As an outcome of the initial scoping and the reconnaissance field visit discussed above, the project area off influence was determined, as described below. The influence area of the program has been derived considering areas that are likely to be directly or indirectly affected by the RMIP construction and operation, including but not limited to: the extent the program would have an impact on the floodplain areas, lateral fish migration, hydrological network and road network, and the project footprints. The following criteria have been considered to define the influence area: Floodplain area: The extent of flood plain area that will be protected from the floods by the flood embankments (BRE) has been primarily considered as the program influence area. This area has been derived based on the latest satellite maps and GOB topographic maps through digital elevation model (DEM). Flood Inundation: The extent of flood inundation caused by breaches of BRE. Satellite maps were analyzed for August-September, 2014 to understand the extent of flooding from breaches and internal rivers like the Dharla, Dudhkumar, Teesta, Karotoya, Bengal, Ichamati and Hurasagar. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Connectivity: The area is crisscrossed with a network of khals which carry flood waters from Jamuna to the internal rivers on the western side of the project area. The inundation area of the internal rivers was also considered during delineation of influence area. On the other hand, all these rivers are interconnected by numerous khals, tributaries and distributaries forming a hydrological network in the entire north west region. For example, Mahananda, Punorbhaba which are major rivers of the north west region, are connected to the Atrai-Karatoya-Bengali system which drains to the lower Jamuna through the Hurasagar/Baral in the south east corner of the region. Lateral Fish Migration: Some fish species of Jamuna, such as major carps undergo lateral migration from Jamuna to floodplains for spawning. The migratory routes have been affected by the BRE and the proposed interventions also have a potential to impact these lateral migratory routes. The extent of lateral migration from Jamuna to floodplains is included in the project influence area. The other type of fish migration in Jamuna is longitudinal migration between upstream and downstream (e.g. hilsa migration from sea to Jamuna). Since the BRE and proposed interventions will not have any impacts on the longitudinal migratory routes, these areas are not included in the program influence area. Road network: Road network and other flow barrier structures have been considered. The western boundary of the influence area is thus the Dhaka-Bogra highway which impedes flood waters to flow westward. The southern boundary is defined as Jamuna bridge since it will be connected with the road to be developed through phase 3 of the RMIP program. Significant Habitats (Eco-dynamic area): There are many significant ecological habitats in the project area especially in the chars. The program will not have any impact on the chars. However, the nearest chars were also considered to be a part of the influence area. Movement of inhabitants – resource harvest, communication, livelihoods. Project footprints: Areas that are directly fall under foot prints of the projects, ancillary facilities, temporary construction areas and worker camp sites, borrow areas, access roads to the project facilities for transport of material, etc.; areas that will be affected by the emissions from construction and by operation of traffic; etc. The Program influence area is shown in Figure A.2 (next page). Bangladesh Water Development Board A-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure A.2: RMIP Program Influence Area A. 5. General Approach for Baseline Data Collection The baseline condition of the project area has been formulated on the basis of the information collected from secondary and primary data sources through literature review, field investigations and consultations with different stakeholders. The baseline has been established in respect of air quality, noise, river morphology, surface and ground water quality, settlements, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forestry, ecology, terrestrial and Bangladesh Water Development Board A-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) aquatic flora and fauna, socio-economic and institutional condition. Primary data on water resources, air quality, noise, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forestry, ecology, and terrestrial as well as aquatic flora and fauna has been collected by conducting an intensive field survey. Additional data and information has been collected through rapid rural appraisals (RRA), participatory rural appraisals (PRA), focus group discussions (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII). Maps prepared by using GIS and Remote Sensing have been used in collection and development of baseline database. In this regard IUCN team coordinated with main consultant and their associates, such as CEGIS. The RS based GIS maps have been prepared and used in designing the traverse line surveys carried out the field work along the traverse lines. The field teams used appropriate survey instruments, e.g. checklists and semi-structured formats to record the information on different resources. Secondary Literature review All relevant secondary information was collected to describe the baseline of the environmental and ecological setup. A. 6. Field Investigations Field surveys have primarily been conducted by the field investigators with biology, fisheries and engineering background. They have been guided, monitored and supported by the senior specialists in the EIA team. The field team has collected field data using structured questionnaires in addition to FGD, PRA and KII. The team has walked through the entire length of the RMIP2 (182 km) and collected data from the proposed alignment of the embankment cum road and the nearest river channel from the right bank. The field investigations were carried out during September and October 2014. The field observations are included at the end of the Annex. Soil Quality To establish the baseline soil quality in the project area and to monitor future impacts, soil samples were collected near the proposed construction areas of the embankment and bank protection works. Seven sites are identified for soil sampling in a way to cover overall project area with adequate distribution. These locations Balighurghuri, Changacha union of Sirajganj, Pukuria Vandarbari and Anterpara of Bogra and analyzed various parameters such as pH, texture, total phosphorus, total Nitrogen, Total Potassium, Total Sulfur and Pesticide residue for quality. Locations of the sampling sites are shown in Figure A.3. Air Quality Ambient air quality has been measured in seven locations close to the proposed embankment alignment. The sampling sites are selected in a way to cover major towns where there is relatively high traffic and the areas dominated by agricultural lands where relatively there is no pollution sources. Two samples each in Sirajganj, Bogra and Kurigram districts. Air quality parameters proposed in national air quality standards are considered for sampling. Locations for the field data collection points are provided in Figure A.3. Methodology and Equipment Used  Equipment Used: High Volume Sampler (it works normally 6-8hr) 2 Length of total RMIP (including priority embankment and future embankment) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)  DOE, Bogra followed the ECR 1997 and Amendment of 2005 Rules. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) values are given by the collective values of PM2.5 and PM10. Ambient Noise Noise data has been collected from seven sites as the same location of air quality measurement. At each site, noise data has been recorded for two times-day and night. Locations for the field data collection points are provided in Figure A.3. Methodology and Equipment Used  Equipment used: Noise meter  Averaging Period: Several measurements have been taken and maximum value of the noise has been chosen.  DOE, Bogra followed the ECR 1997 and Amendment of 2006 Rules. Water Resources Surface Water. Data was collected on the general pattern of surface water distribution and major drainage patterns, including rivers, small waterways, beels, khals and flooded areas. FGD and public consultations were done at all sites to collect primary information and anecdotal data. In particular, the following information was collected from both primary data (Field Investigation) and secondary data:  Drainage System (natural and artificial) and their distribution  Seasonal changes in water level  Seasonal changes in drainage  Extent, periods of occurrence and causes of water logging  Effects of existing infrastructure (roads, canals, building) on drainage  Extent of interconnection  River erosion  River stages and discharges for standard return periods  Water availability for irrigation Secondary data was also collected on the hydrological cycle within the overall watershed encompassing the study area, giving mean, maximum and minimum discharges and water levels for all major (lotic) flowing water bodies including main rivers. Data on canal sources and also for lentic (standing) water bodies like beels were collected from field investigation. Information was also gathered on hydrological problems in study area are including; flooding (Flash floods and other types), water logging and inadequate drainage. To understand the river water quality, historical record of water quality has been collected from the Department of Environment (DoE) at Teesta bridge, Jamuna bridge, downstream of Jamuna bridge near Jamuna Fertilizer Plant, and Nandina. Data of both dry and winter season has been collected. During the field investigations, water samples were collected from surface water resources (rivers, beels) considering the connectivity of khals and location of proposed regulator. The parameters considered for water quality are: dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, pH and temperature. Locations of Bangladesh Water Development Board A-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) these sampling sites are shown in Figure A.3. Details of sampling methods and results are given later in the Annex. Figure A.3: Sites for Assessment of Air quality and Noise and sampling of Water and Soil Ground water. Groundwater is the primary source of drinking in the project area. Ground water samples were collected from two tube wells, which are located upstream and downstream of the priority area. The groundwater samples have been tested against Bangladesh Water Development Board A-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) drinking water standards (pH, chloride, iron, bicarbonate and total dissolved solids). Locations of groundwater sampling sites are shown in Figure A.3. Ecology Ecologically Sensitive Ecosystem. During the study, all sensitive ecosystems have been identified along the embankment alignment and into the river and nearby charlands (river islands or shoals). GPS locations have been collected for all ecologically important locations. All sensitive ecosystems have been mapped for the entire Area of Influence of the project. Questionnaires and data collection sheets for ecological field survey are provided in later in the Annex. Terrestrial Environment. For development the baseline information of the terrestrial environment the following parameters have been collected by the field team: Terrestrial flora  General vegetation pattern on the site  Nearby homestead vegetation including major tree species according to their canopy cover (estimation of canopy cover percentage)  Information on plantation or orchards (if any)  Cropland and woodland (if any) and their landuse  Roadside vegetation  Grassland (if any in the vicinity) composition and their importance for wildlife especially avifauna  Fallow land (if any) why fallow and landuse and importance  Utilization  Wetland vegetation  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats) Terrestrial fauna  Terrestrial wildlife species and their importance and status  Identification of important wildlife habitats and their movement/migration pattern (especially for the wildlife that depends on the river for drinking and fishing, e.g. fishing cat)  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats) Biodiversity including terrestrial Species diversity Homestead vegetation Aquatic Environment The following data was collected on the wetlands and types of aquatic habitat in the project’s Area of Influence: Aquatic flora  Ecology and plant community  Abundance and distribution Bangladesh Water Development Board A-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)  Growing period  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats)  Utilization  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats) Aquatic fauna  Aquatic wildlife species and their importance and status  Identification of their habitats, breeding and migration patterns in the project area  Wetland birds  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats)  Impact on aquatic wildlife from the project activity including short and long term impacts (impact from changed landuse, noise, human presence)  Utilization  Recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats) Biodiversity (including aquatic Species diversity and recent trends. Floral Survey Baseline scenario of floral species has been prepared with special emphasis on endangered and protected species. Classification of satellite images and reconnaissance field visit has been made to assess the various vegetation types / ecosystems present within the direct impact area and charlands near the project site. The major ecosystems found from the images have been visited and a species assessment has been made. Standardized transects were established in order to assess species composition and vegetation structure. Also, recent trends have been determined on the basis of field data, interviews, and literature review. Charland Survey Data collection on charlands (river islands) included Remote Sensing image analysis, vegetation and wildlife survey. Also, recent trends will be determined on the basis of field data, interviews, and literature review. Faunal Survey Mammals have been assessed on an opportunistic basis by all of the teams. The small mammals (eg, like Small Indian Mongoose, Short-nosed fruit bat) are easily observed during walk over surveys. Interviews have also been held with known “hunters� in the area to assess the presence of game species. For the assessment of amphibian and reptile species diversity in the study area line transects and opportunistic surveys have been used. Amphibian transects were selected focusing on croplands, stagnant water, running water and bushy areas as typical habitats. Additional interviews have been conducted with local people using photographs of amphibians and reptiles to determine the presence of species. The surveys were carried out during both day (5:30am-6:30am) and night (6pm-9pm) times by the following methods. Gangetic Dolphin. Line transects survey were carried out to determine the population size of the Dolphin in the project sites. The length of line transects was 1km and during Bangladesh Water Development Board A-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) survey team used a boat with a speed of 2 km. Surveys were conducted between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Two observers scanned the water surface for the sign or dolphin, whereas a third observer took notes by direct counting the species. All sightings were noted with GPS coordinates. Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as the gavial, and the fish-eating gharial, is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae, native to the Indian Subcontinent. Although, the species is no longer have a viable population in the Jamuna river but it is still regarded as the most suitable habitat for this species. In last few years several juvenile has been captured by the fishermen. Anecdotal information was collected during interviews with the community about the presence and sighting of gharial. The probable habitats were also identified during the field investigations. Birds including Migratory Birds. Birds have been assessed during walk-over surveys. Identification was done by both visual and vocal characteristics with added support from photographic evidence. The bird inventory has been linked to the vegetation / ecosystem types identified during the floristic survey. Interviews with the local villagers were held to find out the presence of migratory birds during winters. Further information on the migratory bird has been obtained through literature review. Fish and Fisheries Resources A fish and fisheries survey was carried out in the project influence area of the proposed RMIP to prepare a fisheries baseline of the study area and also to identify the important fishery components those need to be taken care of. At the initial stage the study, a baseline survey was conducted. The methodologies used are - direct field data collection and sighting, public consultation, secondary data analysis, focal points interview, market survey, fish catch assessment survey, application of remote sensing and GIS tools and extensive literature review. A logically designed fish catch assessment survey was carried out to identify fish biodiversity of the project study area. The survey conducted in 50km priority area was more intensive than that of the remaining 132km of the RMIP. The survey was conducted from 25 Aug to 15 Sep 2014 during the high flow season. A total of 33 FGD, 10 Catch Assessment Survey (of different gears), transect walk and in-situ observations were carried out during this period. Locations of FGDs and consultations carried out to collect baseline ecological data are presented in Figure A.4. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure A.4: Locations of FGDs and Consultations Fisheries Survey Survey methodology was selected on the basis of the reconnaissance survey outcome and various subsequent discussions held within the EIA team. Initial desk analysis was carried out to assess fish biodiversity and fisheries resource status. The survey was designed to fill up the knowledge gaps of the identified major fisheries resources. The key parameters of the survey are provided in the Table A.1. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Table A.1: Fish Survey Details Parameters Method Sampling Site Sampling Schedule Species richness, Catch assessment Program Influence Year 2014: Aug- Identification of pre- survey using different Area (1 Km buffer Sep dominant indicator gears of fishermen, area from species those sensitive interview, FGD, market embankment to the different chain analysis, location) constructions, Species fishermen livelihood composition, Biology of analysis, Area of the indicator species, conservation Fish production, demarcation/GPS Habitat analysis, coordinating, Migration Biodiversity analysis route/season, Breeding and feeding ground, Limnology, Fishing effort, Fishing Season Site selection. Sampling sites were selected for each of the indicators by considering the characteristics of the sub-habitat types of the Jamuna river system, associated environmental factors, major fisheries characteristic, local knowledge, past and present scenarios, time and resource constraints. The study locations were selected after field visits and detail corresponding with the stakeholders of the project. Specific spots identified considering sampling strategies as per selected method. GPS readings were taken for each sampling spot. However, probable locations of the catch assessment survey were selected after a reconnaissance visit in the project area. In total, 20 sites along the 5 river cross sections at the distance interval of 10 km along the river and interval of 0.5 km across the river carried out within the phase 1 project influence area along the 50 Km of the Jamuna Right Bank for which EIA is being conducted (Figure A.5). In addition, catch assessment was carried out in another 5 locations of the connected canals of the right bank which are identified by local community as potential fish shelter grounds. Beside, a questionnaire survey was also carried out in different fishing village and among the associated stakeholders to collect the necessary fisheries information. The frequency for the remaining area was much lesser at an interval of 25 km along the proposed alignment of the embankment. The catch assessment survey also carried out for beels and khals. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 13 17 1 5 9 14 18 10km 2 6 10km 10 Jamuna River 15 10km 19 3 10km 7 11 16 20 4 8 12 Figure A.5: Sampling Locations Sampling materials. Specific depth and sampling time was recorded along with special information on weather condition e.g. sunny or rainy day. Local fishing gears and boats were used for catch assessment survey. Sampling times were recorded accordingly. Sorting, counting and identification of fishes were carried out in situ. Identification of the fish species has done by following standard literatures and FAO web tools for fish identification e.g. www.fishbase.org. Photographs of the identified fishes were collected giving unique code to identify at the later stage. Fish catch composition, total length, body weight, age, sex, were also collected in situ. A catch assessment survey sheet was used to record the collected data for each sample (provided at the end of the Annex). Different field equipment was used for sorting, identification and determination of the necessary measurements of captured fishes. Market survey was also carried out to compare the fish catch composition. FGD, market chain analysis and fishermen livelihood analysis has also been initiated this time using a checklist. Area of conservation significance i.e. fish breeding grounds were demarcated using GPS machine. Fishing gears and traps. Set gill net, Drift gill net, Clap net, Cast net, Seine net and Lift net were used for sampling from different habitats of the study area. Range of the mesh sizes of the gears used were 0.4 inch to 2.5 inch. Length of gears was from 10m to 200m. Fishing depth was 1 to 6 meters. Besides, different types of locally made fishing traps were used for fishing the SIS (Small Indigenous Species) e.g. Dury, Chi, and Vaer. Fishing craft. Fishing crafts those used for sampling were e.g. Kosha, Dingi, Chandi and Karki. Average length of the crafts was around 8-9 m. Haul duration. Duration of fishing (haul) were different depend on the gears and crafts. However, average duration per haul was considered as 30 min. Assessment techniques. The specific methodologies to collect fisheries data and information on the selected parameters and associated analysis are described below. Catch assessment survey. Fish catch assessment survey is considered as a successful method which reflects the divergence of all the important fishery components. Catch assessment survey carried out through field sampling from the Jamuna River and its connected canals of the study area. Appropriate number of fish catch samples was collected from some pre-selected sites. Samples collected by using local available fishing gears for a specific duration to get the catch effort (catch/ haul) data. Catch composition, abundance of individual species, fish species diversity, total production and production rate assessed for each specific habitat. Fish migration channels demarcated by consulting with the local fishermen and historical catch location data analysis of the Jamuna River. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Breeding ground demarcation. Breeding ground demarcated using GPS machine by collecting the information from the local fishermen. Fry collectors interviewed to assess the overall status of breeding grounds. Market survey. Local market surveys carried out to collect fish catch composition data. These data used to validate the field sampling catch composition and species diversity estimation through catch assessment survey. Market chain analysis will be carried out to identify the status of the fish fry collection and trading at different sites. Key Informant interviews and focal group discussions. Selected key persons of the study area were interviewed to the get real scenario of changes in fisheries and to collect information on the fisheries resources and fishermen status. KII results were used to validate the field sampling data more authentically. In addition, several FGD conducted at different fishing villages of the both banks and Chars (River Island) using a checklist. Socio-economic Aspects Data was collected on present demographic and socio-economic status, educational and cultural properties of the area, area vulnerabilities and development activities. Demographic and socio-economic status refers to a wide variety of parameters. This study particularly refers to population, community structures, employment and labor market, income and expenditure patterns of households, public health, education, vulnerabilities, values and customs. Most of the data was obtained from the social safeguard team in addition to the secondary resources. The methodology for the social assessment (SA) carried out by the social safeguard team is presented below. The social team has prepared three volumes of social documentation grouped under Social Action Plan (SAP), (i) Volume 1 Project Context, Socio-Economic Baseline, Consultations and Communication Strategy (ii) Volume 2 Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and (iii) Volume 3 Social Development Plan (SDP).. Data for the EIA on social aspects was extracted from these reports. Purpose and objectives. The social assessment provides the background for developing an understanding of the social fabric, the composition of the societies and the overarching impact of the afflicting factor to be addressed, in this case river erosion. It serves as a crucial foundation for all specific social safeguard components and measures to be designed. The social assessment has been carried out following the World Bank Guidelines. The objectives of the SA is it to obtain a deep understanding and to tell the story about the life along the unstable riverbank and eroding embankment in a several kilometer wide swath of floodplain alongside 183 km of riverbanks from the Jamuna bridge access road to the Dudhkumar River including: Social fabric and socio-economic, cultural, demographic, health, gender, livelihood, and communication situation Development impacts on the local society facing the large-scale systematic retreat of the embankment due to persistent riverbank erosion, Expected impact of the program on the target population and opportunities to maximize program development outcomes Stakeholder and target populations. An initial stakeholders’ analysis will be carried out for the identification of stakeholders and their interests relating to the project. Important stakeholder groups come from outside of the directly affected area and are Bangladesh Water Development Board A-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) largely associated with Government, such as elected representatives and civil administration, but also local elites, religious leaders, and respected persons. While primary target populations are those affected directly by program activities, there is a large group of indirectly affected populations who are either impacted during the construction only or who may be affected by the longer-term consequence of the program interventions. The population living in the area can be stratified into People living between riverbank and existing embankment and subject to regular flooding and a persistent erosion threat, The large group of squatters, mostly erosion victims, living on the existing embankments, sometimes forced to move repeatedly due to the persistent erosion threat, and People living in a few kilometer wide strip of land behind the existing embankment and exposed to embankment breaches and a mid-term erosion threat The target groups will be finalized after the initial stakeholder analysis. Scope of work Existing socio-economic profile of the area  Analyze poverty level of the RMIP area and identify economic constraints and prospects in the locality  Assess if ethnic minorities and tribal populations are present Understanding the impact of a constant retreat of the riverbank on the affected populations and their coping mechanisms to river erosion and flooding  Describe the history of the embankment retirement  Assess the impact of erosion on the socio-economic status of the population including poverty and vulnerability analysis related to the function of the embankment  Identify and evaluate the indigenous coping strategies Understanding of government policies and informal institutions addressing populations effected by riverbank erosion and flooding  Analyze the disaster management strategies of the government as well as local community  Evaluate the social indicators including land ownership status of the river bank erosion victims, earlier project implementation status in terms of paying compensation for land  Evaluate legal issues and DC office records on payment modality and outstanding payments, if any, the local social networking, the role and status of these river bank erosion victims in the local power structure and their influence in the decision making process Assessment of project affected peoples’ aspiration and potential program implications to support these aspiration the potential program impact and desired outcomes  Conduct socioeconomic surveys and a census to understand the socio-economic impact – positive and negative- on all persons who will be displaced by the Bangladesh Water Development Board A-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) project and who will remain on the existing embankment by collecting appropriate socioeconomic baseline data  Develop an understanding about the aspirations of people living along the unstable river and eroding embankment  Assessment of impact of the riverbank protection on the population and their socio-economic status at a reference site in Pabna where a small-scale river bank improvement project (JMREMP) was successfully completed about eight years ago  Understand how people perceive the suggested river bank improvement program and what they desire from the program The following activities are included: Screening and analysis of project impacts Screening and review of past land compensation legacy issues Public health assessment and related issues (to be summarized from health assignment) Gender assessment (to be summarized from gender assessment) Public consultations over project design and interventions as well as their expectations, recommendations and requests of the project Screening for the presence of tribal and indigenous communities in the project areas and conclude whether WB IP policy is triggered or not Stakeholder analysis Review of laws, policies and mandates related to embankment construction, riverbank protection, land acquisition and population displacement Review of the World Bank’s Operational Policies on social safeguards and requirements for mainstreaming social development issues into project cycle (identification, design, implementation, operation, and monitoring and evaluation) related to infrastructure development, and population displacement Review past experience and good practices related to land acquisition, embankment construction and maintenance, riverbank protection, and draw lessons and recommendations for BWDB in general and the project management in particular. Assessment of project interventions and approach for implementation and identify application of relevant laws and policies active in the Country and the World Bank Operational Policies on Social Safeguards. Note: While gender, public health and communication are dealt with at a more general level for 180 km, a detailed assessment of these aspects has been conducted for the 50km priority reach and is described later. Approach. The Social Assessment (SA) report intends to narrate a ‘story’ on different dimensions – technical, human, environmental- about living in the fringe area and with the persistent threats of riverbank erosion leading to the retreat of the embankment lines and consequently to continuous loss of livelihood and. The ’story’ integrates A technical story of historic erosion losses and man’s continuous struggle to maintain consistent flood embankments and Bangladesh Water Development Board A-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) A human story of erosion victims living on fertile floodplain land that turned into major river channels. An environmental story characterized by poor people coping with the resources provided by one of the largest and most unstable rivers in the world. The SA interlinks with all the subcomponents of the social safeguard document. Derived from the thorough impact assessment, the SA report explores mitigation measures directly resulting in poverty reduction. It furthermore serves as a basis for a monitoring, including of benefits, and evaluation framework. The methodologies below, which include qualitative and quantitative instruments, include but are not limited to the following: Collection and analysis of secondary data: Secondary data related to the vicinity area and historical perspective of riverbank erosion collected and analyzed in the context of the study area and people Stakeholder analysis of all relevant actors and their roles throughout the 183 km program Socioeconomic survey: 20% of all households in the program area, which corresponds to approximately 4,000 households, surveyed throughout the 183 kilometers of the embankment. Among the 4,000 households, 50% are randomly selected from the people living on the embankment, 30% from the riverside and 20% from the country side. A total of 22 households are surveyed per kilometer. A structured questionnaire has been used to conduct the household survey. A sample of about 100 households with the same distribution ratio has been collected from a reference site where a similar project, but at a smaller scale, was completed about 8 years ago. The reference site is called JMREMP and the sample has been drawn in the Pabna Irrigation and Rural Development Project from a 7km stretch between Koitola Pump Station and Mohanganj at the outfall of the Hurasagar/Baral River. Focus Group Discussions (FGD): A total of 91 FGDs have been conducted, with different occupational and social groups like land losers, farmers, female-headed households, laborers, erosion victims, businessmen. A total of 43 FGD’s have been conducted. Open Consultation Meetings (OCM): A total of 91 open consultation meetings have been conducted in all 183 km (2 OCMs per kilometer). The OCMs have been conducted through discussion guidelines and checklists. Key Informant Interview (KII): Appropriate key informers on different issues have been interviewed as required to get in-depth information. The key informants were from government officials like DC office, BWDB, local government representatives, local political leaders etc. Secondary data has been gathered through literature review and reference project documents. The approach adopted by the socioeconomic specialist of EIA team is presented below. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SOCIAL PARAMETERS IN THE EIA FOR EMBANKMENT REHABILITATION IN FOUR NORTHERN DISTRICTS 1. Brief Appreciation of the Project Four northern districts namely, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha and Kurigram are historically prone to severe flooding rendering hundreds of households landless and the destruction of crops and cattle. The vulnerability of the Sirajganj town is a national concern at present. Intervention was made in the past and embankment was raised along different parts of the four above districts. However, for further protection and rehabilitation of the existing embankment a new initiative is undertaken consisting of rehabilitation and fresh construction of 183 kilometers. However, at the initial phase 50 kilometers embankment will be rehabilitated/constructed on priority circumscribing four upazilla, namely, Kazipur, Sariakandi, Sirajganj and Dhunat. Notably, 40% of the total embankment will be newly aligned whereas rest would be rehabilitated with/without further widening and potential displacement. Similarly newly aligned part would require new land and resulting displacement. The main three goals of the project intervention are the following: i) Rehabilitation/new construction of 183 kilometer long embankment; ii) Along embankment construction of highway; and iii) Prevention of river erosion. 2. Study Approach Global consortium has been entrusted with the implementation of the total project. A few components are subcontracted. Social Assessment is the responsibility of KMCL while the resettlement plan is that of CGIS. While the above already conducted 4000HH based data collection exercise in selected spots in four districts, resettlement plan focusing 3400HH is being done in four priority upazilla where 50 kilometers physical constriction will be done shortly. IUCN is responsible for the EIA of the project. Since social assessment and resettlement plan are also ready done, selected social data for EIA will be elicited from the above where not covered limited data gathering may be necessary. 3. Identification of Social Parameters Society is a broad entity comprising of economy, politics, health and others. To concretize the notion of society empirical focus is always laid on the constituting components of society as indicated above. Ensuing embankment project will bring results on different components of society to a varying degree, however, a few components like livelihood activities or environmental safety of the adjoining people will be directly impacted rather the elements like social norms or values. On the other hand, prospective impact identification on the part of the people may remain superficial therefore their relevant experiences in the past could be an important way out to identify the perception of effect. Thus attention needs to be given on the past experience apart from the present situation and future implications. Keeping in mind the above issues the following parameters are propounded. 3.1: Flood Effect in the Past 3.1.1 Gathering experience of the residents close and very close to the present and future embankments about loss created by flood, where possible quantify. On the following loss will be accounted for: i. Income; ii. Cattle head; iii. Trees & Crop; Bangladesh Water Development Board A-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) iv. Houses. v. Identifying trauma caused by the flood, narrative on fear. 3.1.2 Health problems faced during the flood such as drinking water crisis, diarrhea, and snake bite. 3.1.3 Schooling problem identification during flood. 3.2: Village Level Support Identification 3.2.1 Income opportunities in village. 3.2.2 Schooling opportunity in village. 3.2.3 Social safety net support in village. 3.2.4 Health support in village. 3.2.5 Kinship support in village. 3.2.6 Samaj (i.e., social capital) support in village . 3.3: Expected Outcome 3.3.1 On reduction/elimination of flood threat. 3.3.2 Protection of existing livelihood opportunities and the creation of new. 3.3.3 Bringing feeling of environmental safety with wider implication such as infusing entrepreneurial spirit. 3.4: Difficulties and Problems Anticipated 3.4.1 Displacement and, threatening of livelihood. 3.4.2 Losing kinship and samaj support. 3.4.3 Losing social safety net support. 3.5: Coping and Response to Possible Problems 3.5.1. In the event of displacement organizing livelihood activities. 3.5.2 In the event of losing land, plan to get access to land. 3.5.3 In the event of displacement of children’s schooling plan and getting access to social safety net program if necessary. Soil and Agriculture Resources The production related data including soil resources were collected through secondary and primary sources. The secondary sources included: a) review and collection of data and documents available with other research teams of the RMIP like design, socio- economic; b) data and documents collected from the related organizations like DAE, BADC from the project area. The primary data were collected through: a) FGD (Focused Group Discussion), b) KII (Key Informant Interview), d) in-depth interview with potential farmers. Review of Documents (Desk Review): Existing relevant documents available with the concerned organizations such as BWDB, DAE, BADC, BARI, and BRRI were collected and reviewed for having an initial idea and understanding of the crops and cropping of the areas. As part of project review, the environmental team attended workshop on RMIP organized by BWDB using national and international consultants. Reconnaissance Field Visit cum Rapid Appraisal: After completion of the desk review, the consultant made a reconnaissance field visit to the embankment sites to further understand of the existing socio-economic conditions to identify the potential location for Bangladesh Water Development Board A-20 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) organizing the FGDs. The visiting team members made a Rapid Appraisal/Assessment on crop production scenarios through discussions with key stakeholders (BWDB staff, Local NGO officials, officials of Government service departments like DAE, BRRI, BARI, DLS, DoF pesticide/fertilizer Dealers, farmers) both at group and individual levels. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): Numbers of FGDs, one in each Upazila (11 total) were carried out using semi structured checklists outlined on the basis of the issues relevant to study objective and scope. The numbers of participants in each FGD were 10- 15 farmers. Key Informant interview (KII): During the field study numbers of open-ended KIIs were also conducted with representative stakeholders especially with the field staff of DAE using semi-structured checklist. A. 7. Consultations In accordance with the WB requirements, consultations have been carried out during the scoping/screening stage where the EIA ToR has been shared with the stakeholders. The second round of consultations will be carried out after compiling the draft EIA report. The VECs for the cumulative impact assessment and IESC for the overall impact assessment have been selected as a result and outcome of these consultations. For consultations, various modes have been used including FDGs, KIIs, and workshops at district and upazilla levels. Consultations have been held with the local government institutions and community representatives, knowledgeable persons e.g. teachers, journalists and political leaders, and the affected community. The feedback has been useful in understanding the concerns and priorities of the stakeholders particularly the communities, assessing the potential impacts of the project, identifying the appropriate mitigation measures to address these impacts, and finalizing the EIA report. A. 8. Impact Assessment Methodology The significance of potential impacts was assessed using the risk assessment methodology that considers impact magnitude and sensitivity of receptors, described below. Impact Magnitude The potential impacts of the project have been categorized as major, moderate, minor or nominal based on consideration of the parameters such as: i) duration of the impact; ii) spatial extent of the impact; iii) reversibility; iv) likelihood; and v) legal standards and established professional criteria. These magnitude categories are defined in Table A.2. Table A.2: Parameters for Determining Magnitude Parameter Major Medium Minor Nominal Duration of Long term Medium Term Limited to Temporary with potential (more than 35 Lifespan of the construction no detectable impact years) project period potential impact (5 to 15 years) Spatial extent Widespread far Beyond immediate Within project Specific location of the beyond project project boundary within project potential boundaries components, site component or impact boundaries or local site boundaries area with no detectable Bangladesh Water Development Board A-21 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Parameter Major Medium Minor Nominal potential impact Reversibility Potential impact Baseline requires a Baseline returns Baseline remains of potential is effectively year or so with naturally or with constant impacts permanent, some interventions limited requiring to return to intervention considerable baseline within a few intervention to months return to baseline Legal Breaches national Complies with Meets minimum Not applicable standards and standards and or limits given in national standard established international national standards limits or professional guidelines/obligat but breaches international criteria ions international lender guidelines guidelines in one or more parameters Likelihood of Occurs under Occurs under worst Occurs under Unlikely to potential typical operating case (negative abnormal, occur impacts or construction impact) or best exceptional or occurring conditions case (positive emergency (Certain) impact) operating conditions conditions (Likely) (occasional) Sensitivity of Receptor The sensitivity of a receptor has been determined based on review of the population (including proximity / numbers / vulnerability) and presence of features on the site or the surrounding area. Each detailed assessment has defined sensitivity in relation to the topic. Criteria for determining receptor sensitivity of the Project’s potential impacts are outlined in Table A.3. Table A.3: Criteria for Determining Sensitivity Sensitivity Determination Definition Very Severe Vulnerable receptor with little or no capacity to absorb proposed changes or minimal opportunities for mitigation. Severe Vulnerable receptor with little or no capacity to absorb proposed changes or limited opportunities for mitigation. Mild Vulnerable receptor with some capacity to absorb proposed changes or moderate opportunities for mitigation Low Vulnerable receptor with good capacity to absorb proposed changes or/and good opportunities for mitigation Assigning Significance Following the determination of impact magnitude and sensitivity of the receiving environment or potential receptors, the significance of each potential impact has been established using the impact significance matrix shown below in Table A.4. Bangladesh Water Development Board A-22 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Table A.4: Significance of Impact Criteria Sensitivity of Receptors Magnitude of Impact Very Severe Severe Mild Low Major Critical High Moderate Minimal Medium High High Moderate Minimal Minor Moderate Moderate Low Minimal Nominal Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Bangladesh Water Development Board A-23 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Air Quality and Noise Measurement Spots River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Study Priority Zone (50 km) Place Upazila/Union District 1.Sariakandi HP Sariakandi Bogra 2.Singrabari Kajipur Sirajganj 3.Ratankandi Ratankandi Sirajganj Reaming Zone 1. Baoitara Saidabad Sirajganj 2.Jumarbari Gaibandha Sadar Gaibandha 3.Bharatkhali Saghatta Gaibandha 4.Anantapur Ulipur Kurigram Bangladesh Water Development Board A-24 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Survey Sheets for Ecological Study Bangladesh Water Development Board A-25 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-26 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-27 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-28 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-29 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-30 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fisheries Catch Assessment Survey Sheets Bangladesh Water Development Board A-31 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-32 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-33 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board A-34 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex B. Terms of Reference of EIA Study Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 1.4. 1. Background Bangladesh is mainly comprised of the fertile alluvial floodplains and the delta of the Ganges- Brahmaputra-Meghna river system (Brahmaputra south through Bangladesh, named as the Jamuna). These three rivers combine within the country to form the world's third largest river, the Lower Meghna, which drains into the Bay of Bengal via a constantly changing network of estuaries and tidal creeks. Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters, mainly by upstream river floods during monsoon season and coastal cyclones from the Bay of Bengal. Floods are of recurring phenomena in Bangladesh, and in each year about 22 percent of the country is inundated. Major floods occur when upland flood flows of the three rivers converging to Bangladesh coincide and combine with the heavy monsoon rainfall. It is also difficult to regulate these flood flows as over 90 percent of their river catchments areas are outside the Bangladesh. Brahmaputra is the largest of the three rivers with highest erosion and bank movements. Prior to the construction of Brahmaputra Right Embankment (BRE), over bank spills along the 220 km stretch of the right bank of the Brahmaputra River used to cause flooding on an area of about 240,000 ha. In early 1960s, the BRE was built to protect from this flooding problem and to foster agricultural growth in the protected area. The original BRE had a setback of about 1.5 km from the Brahmaputra's right bank and it was allowed to have bank erosion life of 25-30 year span. In the 1970s the embankment started to fall under sporadic erosion attacks. During 1980s, the frequency of the BRE breaches by erosion increased rapidly as longer sections came within the range of rapidly eroding river bends which could cause bank-line erosion rates of several hundred meters per year in early stages of bend formation. To prevent flooding, these breaches were typically closed by local BRE retirements at about 200 meter set-backs. As a result of this minimal set-back distance the BRE has been retired several times in many places and at present perhaps only 50 KM of the original BRE has remained in place. Currently, many long stretches of the BRE are very close to the river-bank line. Hence when embankment is breached at many places it is often left open as closing of such breaching is becoming impossible. Consequently, security of area protected by the BRE has been seriously threatened and large areas of land and cities with large population like Sirajganj are exposed to flooding. Under Flood Action Program a Master Plan was prepared in 1993 (River Training Studies of the Brahmaputra River, 1993) for improving the performance of BRE that preparing a revamping program to be implemented over a period of 30 years with identified priority investments in phasing. Based on these studies several hard points were identified and river bank protection revetments were constructed at Sirajganj, Sariakandi, Mathurapar and Kalitola and the embankment sections were improved. These protection works have performed very well in keeping the BRE anchored without much ongoing maintenance. The proposed consulting services are for the Environmental Assessment for the revamping plan for BRE (220 KM) starting from Nagarbari to the upstream point of BRE via Sirajganj Kazipur. The main focus of the BRE rehabilitation work is on its length alongside the Brahmaputra/ Jamuna River from Bangabandhu (Jamuna) Bridge to the Teesta River (Appendix A). The task needs to consider inclusion of the flood protection embankment of the Kurigram Irrigation Project alongside the Brahmaputra River. The priority works will cover the approximately 50-kilometre long priority reach from Sailabari to Hasnapara. This reach has the highest historic erosion rates. Bangladesh Water Development Board B-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The project may also include the option of a toll road (highway) associated with the flood embankment. The project’s physical works will include:  River bank protection on portions of the western(right) bank;  Embankment upgrading, reconstruction and realignment , including adding drainage/control  structures (regulators);  A new road on the embankment, along with a new bridge crossing of the Teesta. The project may also provide livelihood and resettlement support to the displaced people. Based on the field reconnaissance and the preliminary morphological assessment, the project works has been divided into two phases: Reach Length (km) Phase Jamuna Bridge to Sailabari 19 Remaining Sailabari to Hasnapara 50 Priority Hasnapara to Belka 77 Remaining Upstream of Teesta River 36 Remaining Total 182 The proposed project will be financed by IDA with GoB contribution and the project has to comply with the policies and legislative requirement of the World Bank and the GoB. Proper environmental management will require ensuring that the project would be environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus decision making will take place. It is envisaged that the detail Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) along with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) needs to be developed for priority phase. The borrower is responsible for carrying out these activities. The project is expected to be classified as Category ‘A’ project in accordance Bank’s policy. BWDB intends to hire a consulting firm (the Consultant) to carry out these environment activities of the proposed project at the preparation stage to ensure that the proposed infrastructure takes environmental concerns into account. 2. Objective The objective of the assignment is to carry out the tasks related to environmental aspects in light of the TOR. These include preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (including EMP) of the priority phase (Sailabari to Hasnapara). 3. Scope of Services Carry out an overall Environmental Assessment (EA) and prepare Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the project area covered under the feasibility study. For the area covered under the detailed designs conduct detail Environmental Impact Assessment and prepare full Environmental Management Plan (EMP). EIA, and EMP would be prepared according to the World Bank Guidelines and Operational Policies and the GoB procedures. The Consultant shall familiarize themselves with the project details and components as well as the Consultant shall interact with other preparation consultants (i.e, design consultant, social consultant etc.) to determine best way of conduction environment activities and fits into overall project preparation/project cycle. Consultant shall appropriately plan the timing of the deliverables. The major activities to be carried out will include, but not limited to the following. 3.1 Environmental Impact Assessment of Priority Phase (Document owned by the Implementing Agency and Requirement of GoB and World Bank) Bangladesh Water Development Board B-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 3.1.1 Study Area and Likely Major Impacts. i. Specify the boundaries of the study area for the assessment (project influence area): river basin/catchments, upstream land use, the drainage area and patterns, irrigation and other development scheme(s) – current and proposed, watersheds, access to sensitive/remote areas such as parks/ reserves/forests/agriculture land, elements of transport development program in the area. 3.1.2 Describe the proposed project. ii. Provide information on the following: location of all project-related development sites and general layout and extent of facilities at project-related development sites; flow diagrams of facilities/operations; design basis, size, capacity; pre-construction activities; construction activities (land clearing, land grading, worker camps, if any), schedule, staffing and support, facilities and services; operation and maintenance activities (water management, monitoring of flows and groundwater, etc.), staffing and support, facilities and services; management of risks, including health and safety; life expectancy for major components. Components may include any or all of the following: embankment, structural control measures; river channel modifications, dikes and levees; overflow basins; floodways and drainage and nonstructural measures (eg, zoning, floodplain regulations, building and sanitary ordinances and regulation of land use in basin/watershed areas), road route(s), types, ROWs, adjustments to alignments, including earthworks; repair/replacement of bridges; widening and stabilization of embankments; improvements to drainage and service ducts; sources of materials used during proposed road works; generation of wastes and their disposal expected volume of use and traffic impacts; necessary rehabilitation activities resettlement, land acquisition and temporary re-routing of traffic, safety features; staffing and accommodation of employees, including site clearance, scheduling of project activities; road paving and road signs and markings; operation and maintenance activities (eg, clearing of ditches, prevention of erosion, especially at culverts). iii. Provide maps at appropriate scales to illustrate the general setting of project-related development sites, as well as surrounding areas likely to be environmentally affected. These maps shall include topographic contours, as available, as well as locations of major surface waters, roads, villages/towns, parks and reserves, and political boundaries. Also provide, as available, maps to illustrate existing land uses. 3.1.3 Description of the Environment iv. Assemble and evaluate and baseline data on the environmental characteristics of the study area, including river basin/watershed, site of embankment, inundation, floodplain and biological features (habitats and rare species, fisheries), floodplain (recession) agriculture. Include information on any changes anticipated before the project commences. (a). Physical environment: geology, topography, soils, climate, surface and ground water hydrology, annual peak discharge, ambient air quality; recurrence intervals of various peak discharges and peak stages of various discharges), erosion and sediment loading, existing/projected pollution discharges and receiving water quality; instances of flooding, siltation/erosion; (b) Biological environment: ecology: flora and fauna, including rare or endangered species; sensitive natural habitats, including parks and reserves; potential vectors for disease; exotics and aquatic weeds; application of pesticides and fertilizers (current and projected as agriculture production is expected to be increased); Bangladesh Water Development Board B-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) (c) Socio-cultural environment: land use (including current crops and cropping patterns - terracing or contour planting, population in the floodplain, etc.); fisheries and farm/industrial outputs and inputs; transportation; land tenure and land titling; present water supply and water uses (including current distribution of water resources); control over allocation of resource use rights; water-related human health problems; cultural sites, present and projected population; present land use/ownership; planned development activities; community structure; present and projected employment by industrial category; distribution of income, goods and services; recreation; public health; cultural properties; indigenous peoples, customs and aspirations; significant natural, cultural or historic sites, etc. Presence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases; (d) If resettlement sites and livelihood options are considered to support, find the physical, biological and socio economic conditions of the area; v. Provide chainage wise information along the two sides of the project intervention and identify any critical aspect which needs special consideration during design, construction and operation. 3.1.4 Determination of the Potential Impacts of and Impacts on the Proposed Project. vi. This analysis will require in depth interpretation. In this analysis, distinguish between significant positive and negative impacts, direct and indirect impacts, and immediate and long- term impacts. Identify impacts that are unavoidable or irreversible. Wherever possible, describe impacts quantitatively, in terms of environmental costs and benefits. Assign economic values when feasible. Characterize the extent and quality of available data, explaining significant information deficiencies and any uncertainties associated with predictions of impact. Compare the impact with the baseline. Provide TORs for studies to obtain the missing information. Special attention should be given to: (a). Effects of the flood control embankment: direct environmental impacts of the embankment construction; effects on fisheries resources (creation of a reservoir fisheries, loss of downstream fisheries); effects on water quantity and quality; effects on floodplain ecology and estuarine, river hydrology, if applicable; (b). Effects of flood control structures, intervention of river training structure and measures (e.g., channelization measures, floodways (high flow diversions or spillways), overflow basins, disposal of dredging spoils) on: aquatic ecology, particularly fish resources; hydrology, including groundwater recharge and exclusion of water from certain areas that may impact the hydrology and associated wildlife and agriculture; water quality; plant and animal ecology of the floodplain (habitat and species); and, (c). Socio-economic impacts on populations in inundation area and downstream (floodplain dwellers, urban population, etc.) through: land use changes; impacts on water-related economic activities (e.g., fisheries, flood plain agriculture, transportation, etc.); health effects (e.g., increased incidence of water-borne and water related diseases). Additionally for road construction, consider loss of agricultural and residual lands; destruction of properties; loss of livelihood or other social disruption; relocation of infrastructures; unplanned settlements; noise; threat to cultural and historical sites or artifacts; demographic changes; potential for HIV/AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases. Also identify the impact due to resettlement and new livelihood options. (d) Impact from road construction: Impact on air quality: air pollution from asphalt Bangladesh Water Development Board B-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) plants; dust; noise from construction, equipment and blasting; impact on land resources: crossing of rivers, streams, canals and ravines, loss of habitat; foreclosure of other land uses; landslides; erosion; roadside litter; impact on hydrology: crossing of rivers, streams, canals and ravines; foreclosure of other land uses; landslides; erosion; modifications to natural drainage patterns and groundwater elevation; flash flooding; road side litter; impact on water quality: river/stream and lake sedimentation; use of pesticides; fuel and oil spills; water pollution from spills or accumulated contaminants on road surfaces; impact on biological environment: land clearance and loss of habitat; impacts on biodiversity caused by facilitation of access to and spontaneous settlements in natural areas; impacts on wetland management; control of hunting and poaching/wood-cutting vii. Conduct model study on the water flow, geomorphology and water quality due to project intervention and predict the impact on ecology and socio economic activities after ten years. viii. Identify the impact of the project intervention during lean period (seasonal variation) (impact on navigability, water variability). ix. Determine the cumulative impact of the road construction and river bank improvement for the entire project area. Identify any steps to be taken to reduce the impact of the construction of remaining tasks on the current project. 3.1.5 Analysis of Alternatives to the Proposed Project. x. Describe alternatives that were examined in the course of developing the proposed project and identify other alternatives that would achieve the same objectives. The concept of alternatives extends to siting and design of new alignments, rehabilitation techniques, choice of hydrological structures, and phasing, and operating and maintenance procedures, resettlement sites and livelihood support. Compare alternatives in terms of potential environmental impacts, capital and operating costs (including mitigation measures and their monitoring), and institutional, training, and monitoring requirements. To the extent possible, quantify the costs and benefits of each alternative, incorporating the estimated costs of any associated mitigating measures. xi. Based on the above analysis identify and propose the best engineering design parameters to ensure minimal environment impacts due to the project. xii. Closely work with the design consultants that those parameters are incorporated in the design. 3.1.6 Development of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) xiii. Identify key mitigation and enhancement approaches and prepare the impact specific mitigation measures. Estimate the impacts and costs of the mitigation measures and of the institutional and training requirements to implement them. If appropriate, assess compensation to affected parties for impacts that cannot be mitigated. Prepare an EMP, including proposed work programs, budget estimates, schedules, staffing and training requirements, and other necessary support services to implement the mitigating measures, monitoring, etc. Include measures for emergency response to accidental events (e.g. entry of raw sewage or toxic wastes into rivers, and streams). xiv. Prepare a detailed plan to monitor the implementation of mitigating measures and the impacts of the project during rehabilitation and operation (eg, emission and ambient levels of pollutants where these may be detrimental to human health, soil erosion, changes in the Bangladesh Water Development Board B-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) floodplain). Include in the plan an estimate of capital and operating costs and a description of other inputs (such as training and institutional strengthening) needed to implement the plan. Include a regular schedule of monitoring the quality of surface and ground waters to ensure that mitigation measures are effective. Provide guidance for reporting and enforcement and conducting environmental audits. xv. Estimate the costing of EMP, ECoP and provide necessary clauses for incorporating in the bid document. xvi. Review the responsibilities and capability of institutions at local, provincial/regional, and national levels and recommend steps to strengthen or expand them so that the EMP may be effectively implemented. The recommendations may extend to new laws and regulations, new agencies or agency functions, inter-sectoral arrangements, management procedures and training, staffing, operation and maintenance training, budgeting and financial support. xvii. An outline of the contents of the EMP to be included in the project’s Operational Manual should be provided along with environmental/social protection clauses for contracts and specifications. 3.1.7 Assist in Inter-Agency Coordination and Public/NGO Participation. xviii. The Consultant will assist the government in coordinating the EIA with relevant agencies and the government will consult with affected groups likely to be affected by the proposed project and with local NGOs on the environmental and social aspects of the proposed project. These groups should be consulted when a draft EIA is available (a summary of the EIA will be available prior to the meeting). The draft EIA should also be available in a public place accessible to affected groups and local NGOs being consulted. The consultation workshops will be held locally, regionally and nationally. Relevant materials will be provided to affected groups in a timely manner prior to consultation and in a form and language that is understandable and accessible to the groups being consulted. The Consultant should maintain a record of the public consultation (written and video and pictorial proof) and the records should indicate: means other than consultations) eg, surveys) used to seek the views of affected stakeholders; the date and location of the consultation meetings, a list of the attendees and their affiliation and contact address; and, summary minutes. 3.1.8 Institutional responsibility xix. Define the roles and responsibilities of officials, staff, consultants and contractors of BWDB on environmental management; xx. Describe in details who will (a) implement the environmental mitigation activities (b) carrying out environmental monitoring; (c) supervise environmental mitigation and monitoring; (d) design, implement and apply the environmental management information system (EMIS); and (e) prepare quarterly progress report on environmental management; xxi. Finalize the draft EIA incorporating the comment from the consultation; xxii. Translate and finalize the EIA in Bengali. Bangladesh Water Development Board B-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 4. Consulting Team composition and qualifications i. The studies outlined require interdisciplinary analysis with specialized sector knowledge (i.e., water resource and hydrology/embankment). The general skills required of the Environmental Safeguard team are: environmental management planning, civil/river /embankment engineer(s), with particular experience in dredging projects, river training and embankment construction and water-based transport; aquatic biologist depending upon the predicted impacts, land use planner, sociologist, archaeologist and communications / stakeholder engagement. The consulting team must be able to demonstrate appropriate skill mix and depth of experience to cover all areas of the proposed analysis, including incorporation of other specialized skill sets where required. The consulting team shall be led by a Team Leader with at least 10 years of experience leading EIA studies, including prior international experience on similar types of water resource projects, and prior experience as either team leader or deputy team leader on at least 3 previous major infrastructure EIAs for World Bank funded projects. 5. Schedule/Duration of the study The study period shall be of 6 (six) months from the date of commencement of the study. 6. Reports After commencement of the study the submission of the reports shall be both in hard (3 copies) and soft copy as follows:  Draft Environmental Impact Assessment---submitted at the end of 4th month of signing the contract  Final Environmental Management Framework--submitted at the end of 3rd month of signing the contract.  Final Environmental Impact Assessment---submitted at the end of 5th month of signing the contract  Bengali Translation of the Environmental Management Framework--submitted at the end of 5th month of signing the contract.  Bengali Translation of the Environmental Impact Assessment--submitted at the end of 6th month of signing the contract. 8. Reporting The consultant will report to the Project Director, River Bank Improvement Project, Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB). Appendix A: Location of Priority (Phase I) and Remaining (Phase II) Project Location Bangladesh Water Development Board B-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Appendix B: Structure of EIA Report The Consultant is required to prepare an EIA report that is concise and limited to significant environmental issues. The main text should focus on findings, conclusions and recommended actions, supported by summaries of the data collected and citations for any references used in interpreting those data. Detailed or uninterrupted data are not appropriate in the main text and should be presented in appendices or a separate volume. Unpublished documents used in the assessment may not be readily available and should also be assembled in an appendix. Organize the environmental assessment report according to the outline below. The report should be prepared as per the following key contents: Bangladesh Water Development Board B-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 1. Executive Summary (ES): The Executive Summary should mirror the report both in form and content and should be about 10 percent in length of the report. The significant findings and recommended actions should be clearly discussed in the ES. 2. Introduction: This section will include (i) purpose of the report and (ii) extent of the environmental study. 3. Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework: This section will describe relevant environmental policies, rules and administrative procedures that need to be followed for the proposed project. The relevant international environmental agreements to which Bangladesh is a party should also be discussed. 4. Project design and Description: This section will provide a brief but clear picture about (i) type of project; (ii) category of project; (iii) need for project; (iv) location (use maps showing general location, specific location, and project site); (v) size or magnitude of operation;(vi)Project influence area (vii) proposed schedule for implementation. The proposed project should be described with reasonable details so that the EIA report can be read as a standalone document without reference to other project documents. 5. Analysis of Alternatives: Systematic comparison for feasible alternatives to the proposed project site, technology, design, and operation--including the "without project" situation-- in terms of their potential environmental impacts should be done. The feasibility of mitigating these impacts; their capital and recurrent costs; their suitability under local conditions; and their institutional, training, and monitoring requirements have to be provided. For each of the alternatives, the quantification of the environmental impacts to the extent possible, and economic values where feasible should be given. The basis for selecting the particular project design proposed and justification for recommended emission levels and approaches to pollution prevention and abatement have to be provided. 6. Environmental Baseline: This section will provide sufficient information on the existing environmental baseline resources in the area affected by the project, including the following: (i) Physical Resources: (e.g. atmosphere, air quality and climate), topography and soils, surface water & groundwater, geology/seismology) (ii) Water Resources: (e.g. hydrology, surface water and groundwater system, sedimentation, tidal influence, etc.) (iii) Land and Agriculture resources: (e.g. land type, land use, cropping pattern, crop production, etc.) (iv) Fisheries resources: (e.g. fisheries diversity, fish production, etc.) (v) Ecology: (e.g. ecosystems, wildlife, forests, rare or endangered species, protected areas, coastal resources, etc.) (vi) Socio-economic condition:(e.g. population and communities (e.g. numbers, locations, composition, employment), health facilities, education facilities, socio-economic conditions (e.g. community structure, family structure, social wellbeing), physical or cultural heritage, current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes by indigenous peoples, structures or sites that are of historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural significance, economic development (e.g. industries, infrastructure facilities, transportation, power sources and transmission, mineral development, and tourism facilities, etc.). Bangladesh Water Development Board B-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) To assess the dimensions of the study area, the relevant physical, biological, and socioeconomic conditions before the project commencement should be discussed. The relevant data related to the issues have to be collected and reported. 7. Climate Change issues: Climate change aspects in global, regional and local perspectives and the likely impacts on the Project area and its surroundings should be briefly discussed in this section. 8. Significant Environmental Impacts: This chapter will need careful interpretation. Significant environmental and social impacts due to project location, and related to project design, construction, and operations phase should be discussed in detail in this section. The prediction and assessment of the project's likely positive and negative impacts, in quantitative terms to the extent possible should be made. The mitigation measures and any residual negative impacts that cannot be mitigated should be identified. The opportunities for environmental enhancement should also be explored. Estimates should be done on the extent and quality of available data, key data gaps, and uncertainties associated with predictions; and the topics that do not require further attention should be specified. Considering the impact the project has to be classified into Categories of A, B or C as per OP 4.01. 9. Cumulative and Induced Impacts: Cumulative impacts of the proposed Project and other projects as well as induced impacts should be provided in this section. 10. Design Parameters: This section should present the parameters which should be considered in the design for minimizing the environmental impact. 11. Environmental Management Plan: The environmental management plan (ESMP) will include mitigation and enhancement plan, compensation and contingency plan as well as monitoring plan including institutional arrangement for implementation of the EMP. The EMP should also include tentative cost of implementation of the plan. Guideline for preparation of EMP is included below. 12. Stakeholder Consultation and Disclosure: The proceeding of the consultations done as per OP4.01 has to be included in this section of the EIA report. It is to be noted that during the EIA process for all WB Category A and B projects, the proponents have to consults project-affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) about the project's environmental aspects and take their views into account. The proponents’ initiates such consultations as early as possible. For Category A projects, the proponents consult these groups at least twice: (a) shortly after environmental screening and before the terms of reference for the EIA is finalized; and (b) once a draft EIA report is prepared. In addition, the proponent must consult with such groups throughout project implementation as necessary to address EIA-related issues that affect them. 13. Disclosure: For meaningful consultations between the borrower and project-affected groups and local NGOs on all Category A and B projects proposed for WB financing, the proponents must provide relevant material in a timely manner prior to consultation and in a form and language (i.e. Bangla) that are understandable and accessible to the groups being consulted. The disclosure details done as per OP 4.01 should be provided in this section. 14. Grievance Mechanism: A mechanism should be outlined to ensure that the project sponsor maintains appropriate external channels for communicating with and receiving feedback, questions, and complaints from local stakeholders, as well as internal Bangladesh Water Development Board B-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) procedures for following up and resolving any complaints or grievances in a timely manner. The mechanism should include more than one channel for receiving communications and grievances (for example, a hotline, a public information office, boxes to receive written complaints or queries, etc. – depending on local preferences, literacy levels, etc.), as well as indicating requirements, responsibilities and budget for documenting, processing, and resolving issues that arise, including providing feedback to complainant(s) regarding the resolution. The existence of the grievance mechanism must be fully and proactively disclosed to the public. 15. Discussions and Conclusions: The essential issues in the EIA report should be summarily discussed and the conclusions are to be included in this section. 16. References: References should be provided to written materials both published and unpublished, used in study preparation. 1. Annexes:  List of Environmental Assessment Preparers  Record of interagency and consultation meetings, including consultations for obtaining the informed views of the affected people and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The record specifies any means other than consultations (e.g., surveys) that were used to obtain the views of affected groups and local NGOs  Data and Unpublished Reference Documents Guideline for Preparing Environment Management Plan Environmental Management Plan (EMP) The Consultant is required to develop an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) consisting of a set of feasible and cost-effective mitigation measures and monitoring and institutional plan to prevent or reduce significant negative impacts to acceptable levels. This will include measures for emergency response to accidental events (e.g., fires, explosions), as appropriate. The Consultant will provide an estimation of the impacts and costs of the mitigation measures, and of the institutional and training requirements to implement them. In particular this would include: Environmental Mitigation & Enhancement Measures: Recommend feasible and cost-effective measures to prevent or reduce significant negative impacts to acceptable levels. Apart from mitigation of the potential adverse impacts on the environmental components, the EMP shall identify opportunities that exist for the enhancement of the environmental quality along the surrounding area. Residual impacts from the environmental measures shall also be clearly identified. The EMP shall include detailed specification, bill of quantities, execution drawings and contracting procedures for execution of the environmental mitigation and enhancement measures suggested, separate for pre-construction, construction and operation periods. In addition, the EMP shall include good practice guides related to construction and upkeep of plant and machinery. Responsibilities for execution and supervision of each of the mitigation and enhancement measures shall be specified in the EMP. A plan for continued consultation to be conducted during implementation stage of the project shall also be appended. Capacity Building & Training: The EMPs shall describe the implementation arrangement needed for the project, especially the capacity building proposals including the staffing of the environment unit (as and when recommended) adequate to implement the environmental mitigation and enhancement measures. For each staff position recommended to be created, detailed job responsibilities shall be defined. Equipment and resources required for the environment unit shall be specified, and bill of quantities prepared. A training plan and schedule shall be prepared specifying the target groups for individual training programs, the content and Bangladesh Water Development Board B-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) mode of training. Training plans shall normally be made for the client agency (including the environmental unit), the supervision consultants and the contractors. Supervision & Monitoring: Environmental monitoring plan will be an integral part of an EMP, which outlines the specific information to be collected for ensuring the environmental quality at different stages of project implementation. The parameters and their frequency of monitoring should be provided along with cost of the monitoring plan and institutional arrangements for conducting monitoring. Reporting formats should be provided along with a clear arrangement for reporting and talk corrective action. The EMP shall list all mandatory government clearance conditions, and the status of procuring clearances. Additionally, the EMPs shall include as separate attachments, if applicable, Natural Habitat Plan and/or Cultural Properties Plan to satisfy the requirements of the World Bank safeguard policies. Bangladesh Water Development Board B-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex C. Location and Specification of Different Fish Habitats and Chars Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 6.5.3.3. Sirajganj Sadar Upazila Water body type Country side (Name/ No.) River side (Name/No.) Specification River Jamuna Ichhamoti Beel/ Wetlands Aminpur beel 0.80 ha Joynagar beel 20 ha Charkhada 0.80 ha Chatiantolir beel 13.36 ha Ghuria beel 6.68 ha CNB Beel 2.67 ha Khal/Canal Kothir Pinjira WAPDA Khal Doi Vanger khal Balia ghugri khal Perpachil khal Bahuka khal Kole (Embayment) Simla 2.97 ha Mothiar kul - achthakuri 3.34 ha Balutia- Moshamara 334.01 ha Pond 52 nos. 10 nos. 3.51 ha Name of Char Location (From proposed Baliaghugri regulator) 1 Simla 4 km east 2 Kharoya 6 km east 3 Khas para 7 km north-east 4 Par Simla 3 km north-east 5 Noya para 5 km north-east Bangladesh Water Development Board C-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of Char Location (From proposed Baliaghugri regulator) 6 Dumber char 2 km north east 7 Jhumkal char 7 km north Kazipur Upazila, Sirajganj Water body type Country side River side Specification (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Jamuna Paikartoli beel 500 ha Beel/ Wetlands Chalita danga beel 300 ha Vhut baria beel 240 ha Kachihara beel 1000 ha Pagol kandi beel 500 ha Khal/Canal Halot khal 37.5 ha Meghai khad 2 km long (15.36 ha) Pond 70 nos. 18 nos. 4.99 ha Dhunat upazila, Bogra Water body type Country side (Name/No.) River side (Name/No.) Specification River Manos river 8.75 ha Beel/ Wetlands Jagiar beel/ Vander bari 10 ha Bera danger beel 200 ha Houra khali beel 112.5 ha Khal/Canal Madhob Danga 8 ha Shimul bari khal 12 ha Pukuria 8.02 ha Kole (lagoon) Sariakandi 0.67 ha Shamol bari 1.07 ha Baniajan 0.67 ha Adhanagar 0.67 ha Boishakhi 5.34 ha Bangladesh Water Development Board C-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body type Country side (Name/No.) River side (Name/No.) Specification Chunia para 40.08 ha Pond 59 40 5.61 ha Name of Char Location 1 Maiz bari 3 km east From proposed Pukuria- Vanderbari regulator Vanger bari 2 km east From proposed Pukuria- Vanderbari 2 regulator 3 New Sariakandi 3 km north-east From proposed Pukuria- Vanderbari regulator 4 Pukuria East to proposed Pukuria- Vanderbari regulator 5 Boroikandi East to proposed Pukuria Vanderbari regulator 6 Baniajan East to proposed Pukuria Vanderbari regulator 7 Koiya gari East to proposed Pukuria Vanderbari regulator 8 Atai East to proposed Pukuria Vanderbari regulator 9 Sohora East to proposed Pukuria Vanderbari regulator 10 Boishaki 1 km east from Shimul baria spur 11 Adhanagor 1 km East from Shamol bari spur 12 Fuljhur 2 km southeast from Shamol bari spur 13 Mollik para 3 km southeast from Shamol bari spur 14 Shree pur 3 km southeast from Shamol bari spur 15 Agura Maizbari 4 km southeast from Shamol bari spur 16 Dhakuria 5 km southeast from Shamol bari spur 17 Boyan char 3 km east from Chuniapara regulator 18 Majhira 4 km east from Chuniapara Shanbandha 5 km east from Chuniapara 19 20 Promitibari 6 km north from Chuniapara 21 Noi khola 6 km north from Chuniapara Bangladesh Water Development Board C-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Sariakandi Upazila, Bogra Water body Country side River side Specifications type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Jamuna Bangali Beel/ Dauli beel 1 km long (50 ha) Wetlands Vakir beel 60 ha Bera beel 100 ha Dikdar beel 2 km N- W from Hasnapara , 30 Dighol kandi beel 40.08 ha Satbilla beel 293.93 ha (5 km long) Kalaihata beel 26.72 ha Burungir beel 20 ha Gojariar beel 60 ha Khal/ Canal Kata khal 1 km long (3.50 ha) Kuripara canal derived from Jamuna and directed to Shalukar char , 4 ha Shalukar canal derived from Jamuna and directed to Shalukar char,5.25 ha Char bati canal derived from Jamuna and directed to Shalukar char, 5 ha Kole (lagoon) Antarpara kole East to Antarpara regulator (4.01 ha) Nich Kola 0.75 km north from Hasnapara (8.01 ha) Khurda boloi 0.5 km east- from Hasnapara (6.68 ha) Maiz bari 5952.02 ha Taltola 66.80 ha Kazlar kole 10.69 ha Gobindapur 7 ha Nolcia 5.5 ha Beragram 10 ha Holdia 14 ha Pond 75 nos. 20 nos. 5.38 ha Bangladesh Water Development Board C-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of Char Location/ Feature 1 Kuripara East to proposed Antarpara regulator 2 Khapur para East to proposed Antarpara regulator 3 Antarpara East to proposed Antarpara regulator 4 Kazla East to proposed Antarpara regulator 5 Ghager char East to proposed Antarpara regulator 6 Diga para 1 km northeast from Hasnapara 7 Chokorthinatha 3 km northeast from Hasnapara 8 Konnobari 4 km northeast from Hasnapara 9 Kormoja 2 km north from Hasnapara 10 Housherpur 1.5 km north from Hasnapara 11 Sujatpur 3 km north from Hasnapara 12 Bauliapara 4 km north from Hasnapara 13 Banupur 2 km east from Hasnapara 14 Dhorbon 1 km southeast from Hasnapara 15 Pakuria char West to Shalukar char 16 Jamtoil West to Shalukar char 17 Manik North to Shalukar char 18 Nobboi Northeast to Shalukar char 19 Barabajbari East to Shalukar char 20 Indurmara South to Shalukar char 21 Hasnapara Southeast to Shalukar char 22 Dakat mara Southeast to Shalukar char 23 Chanpara Southeast to Shalukar char 24 Gobindapur 7 km northeast from Kundupara 25 Nolcia 4 km northeast from Kundupara 26 Fazilpur 6 km east from Kundupara 27 Joyantirpara 4 km east from Kundupara Bangladesh Water Development Board C-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Sonatola Upazila, Bogra Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) Beel/ Saluka beel 13.36 ha, perennial, average water Wetlands depth= 15 feet Pond 16 2 0.87 ha Name of Char Location/ Feature 1 Khabilla 5 km southeast from Pakulla, Bogra 2 Boro vanga 10 km East from Pakulla 3 Shollia 8 km southeast from Pakulla Auchar 10 km southeast from Pakulla 4 5 Patil char 11 km southeast from Pakulla Saghata Upazila, Gaibandha Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Jamuna Beel/ Kharkhara 0.5 km west from Saghata sluice gate,5 ha, Wetlands Seasonal, water depth 8 feet Charagata 1.5 km west from Saghata sluice gate, 6 ha, Perennial, water depth 20 feet Ghoridaho 3 km west from Saghata sluice gate,3 ha, Perennial, water depth 15 feet Kachur beel West to Kachuar regulator, 2.01 ha, perennial, culture Beel bosta 0.5 km south from Kachuar regulator, 2 ha, perennial, culture Vagir beel 0.81 ha, southeast of Nilkhuthi village , Bhorot khali union , Shaghata, Gaibandha Napiter beel 0.81 ha Kole Hatbari 5 km east from Saghata sluice gate, 4 ha (Seasonal Pansi para 5 km north from Saghata sluice gate, 10 water body) ha Bangladesh Water Development Board C-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) Shaghata 1 km east from Saghata sluice gate, 14 ha Kachuar kole 300 m west from Saghata sluice gate,50 ha, Perennial, water depth (R=25 feet, D=12 feet Bashhata 657,0.40 ha Shatilla 657,2.67 ha Pond 40 nos. 6 nos. 2.79 ha Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Hatbari 3 km east from Saghata sluice gate 2 Delabari 6 km east from Saghata sluice gate 3 Jamira 8 km east from Saghata sluice gate 4 Batoner char 1 km east from 657 5 Shatilar char 2 km east from 657 Fulchari Upazila, Gaibandha Water body Country side River side Specification (Name/No.) (Name/No.) type Brahmaputra River Ghaghot Ghaghot Alai Alai Beel/ Wetlands Singrai beel N-E to Catlamari sluice gate, 80.16 ha, Perennial, water depth( R= 15 feet, D= 5 feet) Gauchulki beel N-W to Catlamari sluice gate, 20.16 ha, Seasonal, water depth( R= 7 feet, D= 0 feet) Khathuria beel N-E to Ratanpur sluice gate, 26.72 ha, Perennial, water depth (R= 15 feet, D= 7.5feet) Kabilpur beel 4 km S from proposed Kanchipara regulator,30 ha Bangladesh Water Development Board C-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification (Name/No.) (Name/No.) type Gun bhuri 5.5 km S from proposed Kanchipara regulator Ratanpur beel 5.5 km S from proposed Kanchipara regulator Canal Gopaldoba 6.01 ha, 1 km east from Catlamari regulator(2v) Kole (Seasonal Khazjani Kole 0.5 km E from Hardanga Char, 26.73 water body) ha, Perennial, water depth (R=30 feet, D=15 feet Coach khali 1.5 km N from Hardanga Char, 13.36 kole ha, Perennial, water depth (R=25.5 feet, D=7.5 feet Pond 55 nos. 12 nos. 3.53 ha Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Khatia mari 6 km S-E from proposed kanchipara regulator 2 Haro danga 3 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 3 Satar danga 1.5 km E-N from proposed kanchipara regulator 4 Kauya para 3 km E from proposed kanchipara regulator 5 Kuch khali 1 km E from proposed kanchipara regulator 6 Jora bari 1.5 km E-S from proposed kanchipara regulator 7 Kabilpur 1.5 km E-S from proposed kanchipara regulator 8 Fazlur pur 3 km E-S from proposed kanchipara regulator 9 Kalosona 6 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 10 Chomohan 4 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 11 Krishnomoni 4.5 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 12 Zira bari 10 km E from proposed kanchipara regulator 13 Khazjani 1.5 km E from Hardanga Char 14 Kauyabada 5 km E-N from Hardanga Char 15 Rahamatpur 4 km E-N from Hardanga Char 16 Satarkandi char 5 km E from Hardanga Char Bangladesh Water Development Board C-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Sadar, Gaibandha Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Ghaghot Manos River Brahmaputra Floodplain/ Vela goa beel 0.25 km W from Baguria point ,two parts Wetlands divided by WAPDA badh, 9.35 ha, Seasonal, water depth( R= 15 feet) Pakhimara beel Adjacent to existing 8 vent regulator,1002.02 ha, Seasonal, Water depth =7 feet Puiya gara beel Adjacent to proposed taltola regulator,240.49 ha, seasonal , water depth = 6 feet Purbo Adjacent to(N-W) Proposed Kamarjani Baroboldia regulator, 280.57ha, Perennial , Average beel water depth = 7.5 feet Gidari beel 2.5 km S-W from Proposed Kamarjani regulator, 400.81ha, Perennial , Average water depth = 9 feet Canal Kamarjani khal Along the WAPDA badh Dara/Canal Brahmaputra to WAPDA badh Kole (Seasonal Uttar gidari 10 km N from Hardanga Baguria point, water body) kole 1.07 ha, Perennial, water depth (R=30 feet, D=10.5 feet Gorain kole 1.20 ha, Perennial, water depth (R=30 feet, D=12 feet Kalaibari 8 km E-S from first grown of Anarar chora,5.34 ha, Perennial, water depth (R=30 feet, D=12 feet, Fish culture practiced Khazjani 10 km E-S from first grown of Anarar chora, 3.34 ha, Perennial, water depth (R=25 feet, D=10 feet, Fish culture practiced Gidari 2 km N-W from first grown of Anarar chora,6.68 ha, perennial, water depth (R=22.5 feet, D=7.5 feet Khana bari 4 km northeast from proposed Kamarjani regulator, 9.35ha, Perennial , Average Bangladesh Water Development Board C-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) water depth = 12 feet Kamarjani 2 km E from Proposed Kamarjani regulator, 3.34 ha, Perennial , Average water depth = 10 feet Koraibari 2 km E-N from Proposed Kamarjani regulator, 8.02 ha, Perennial , Average water depth = 11 feet Matikhola 7 km S- E from Proposed Kamarjani regulator, 66.80 ha, Perennial , Average water depth = 12 feet Pond 244 nos. 17 nos. 13.74 ha Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Raidas bari 2 km N from Baguria point 2 Faliar gob 3 km E from Baguria point 3 Kalai bari 4 km E from Baguria point 4 Khas jani 5 km E from Baguria point 5 Patdiara 6 km E from Baguria point 6 Kundarpara 7 km E from Baguria point 7 Batkamari 9 km E from Baguria point 8 Fazlur pur 3 km E-S from proposed kanchipara regulator 9 Kalosona 6 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 10 Chomohan 4 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 11 Krishnomoni 4.5 km S from proposed kanchipara regulator 12 Zira bari 10 km E from proposed kanchipara regulator 13 Khazjani 1.5 km E from Hardanga Char 14 Kauyabada 5 km E-N from Hardanga Char 15 Rahamatpur 4 km E-N from Hardanga Char 16 Satarkandi char 5 km E from Hardanga Char 17 Folar cock 3 km E- N from Anarar chora 18 Sayedpur 5 km E- N from Anarar chora Bangladesh Water Development Board C-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of Char Location / Feature 19. Satarkangi 10 km E from Anarar chora 20 Khazjani 10 km E- N from Anarar chora 21 Kalaibari 7 km E from Anarar chora 22 Aijaz bari 2 km E from Anarar chora 23 Khamarjani 6 km E from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 24 Karaibari 5 km E-S from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 25 Batkamari 9 km E-S from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 26 Kandolpara 25 km E-S from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 27 Kolmu 18 km E-S from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 28 Puran char 8 km E-N from Proposed Kamarjani regulator 29 Sidhai 25 km E from Proposed Kamarjani regulator Chilmari Upazila, Kurigram Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Sorai river Sorai river Brahmaputra to Shreepur Beel/ Chang mari beel 713, Seasonal, water depth( R= 9 feet) Wetlands Nakhali beel 713 ,Seasonal, water depth( R= 7 feet) Baharer beel 3 km N from Horichiri ghat (12 vent) regulator, 80.16ha, Perennial , Average water depth = 10 feet, Hasar dala beel 5 km N from Horichiri ghat (12 vent) regulator, Seasonal , Average water depth = 7 feet Mohisalar beel N to Horichiri ghat (12 vent) regulator,, 13.36ha, Seasonal , Average water depth = Bangladesh Water Development Board C-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) 8 feet Magurar beel 1 km N from kachkol (10 vent) regulator,160.32 ha, Seasonal Average water depth = 7 feet Shol dukri 2 km W from Kachkole regulator,120.24 ha Kodal daho beel 2.5 km N from Kachkole regulator Kalir pati 4 km W from Kachkole regulator Rajar ghat 4 km W from Kachkole regulator Ranigonj 6km W from Kachkole regulator (Domer hat) Khaye ghat 7 km W from Kachkole regulator Hagritola beel 80.16 ha Koyar beel 601.21 ha Khal/Canal Gidari canal 20 km long (28 ha) Antarpur canal 8 km long (12 ha) Kole Agabor kole E to Horichori ghat regulator, 2.67 ha, (Lagoon) Perennial, Average water depth= 12 feet Horipur-1 2 km S to Horichori ghat regulator, Seasonal, Average water depth= 8 feet Horipur-2 3 km W to Horichori ghat regulator, Perennial, Average water depth= 10 feet Hasher beel 4.01 ha, Seasonal, water depth = 15 feet kole Bahattor kole 5 km E from kachkol (10 vent) regulator, 20.04 ha, Perennial, Average water depth = 30 feet Haser vita kole 3 km E from kachkol (10 vent) regulator, Perennial, 3.21 ha, average water depth = 18 feet Kachkole 0.5 km s from simultola/Magurar regulator, Perennial, average water depth=15 feet Kolapani 1.5 km E from Simultola/Magurar regulator, Perennial, 1.34 ha, average water depth= 9 feet Bangladesh Water Development Board C-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) Badhdhara 5 km E from Simultola/Magurar regulator , Perennial, 4.01 ha, Average water depth= 15 feet Uttarowari 5 km E-N from Simultola/Magurar regulator , Perennial Bongram 100.20 ha, perennial, Average water depth=30 ha Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Gorghoti char 2 km E from Shimultola regulator 2 Chutarmari 20 km S from Shimultola regulator 3 Bagdhara badh 8 km S from Shimultola regulator 4 Nauer char 8 km S from Shimultola regulator 5 Boro vitar char 7 km W-S from 728 6 Bongram char 8 km E-N from 728 7 Damar char 1 km S-W from Horichorighat regulator 8 Char horipur 3 km S-W from Horichorighat regulator 9 Nil char 8 km S-W from Horichorighat regulator Ulipur, Kurigram Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Brahmaputra Sorai Anantapur beel 7 km W from proposed Anantapur regulator, perennial Paglir kuri 4 km W-S from proposed Anantapur regulator, perennial Nayantapur 8 km W-N from proposed Anantapur regulator, perennial Beel/ Wetlands Chirokhaoya dola 4 km S from proposed Anantapur regulator, perennial Malchar par 7 km S from proposed Anantapur regulator, perennial Bangladesh Water Development Board C-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) Kosulla Adjacent to regulator, 1.5 km long, 500 m wide, Seasonal (3 month), water depth=9.5 feet Singramari 1 km N-W from regulator, seasonal (4 month), water depth=10.5 feet Kossa 3 km N-W from regulator, seasonal (5 months),15 feet Darki mari beel 1.5 km N from regulator, 4 km long, 3 km wide, perennial, water depth=14 feet Chokchoka beel 5 km N from regulator, 5 km long, 4 km wide, perennial Jolanger kuthi 2 km E from ...,48.09 ha, Kole Anatapur kole 100 m E from Anantapur regulator , (Lagoon) 320.65 ha, Perennial, Average water depth=30 feet Kolakata 4 km E-N from Anantapur regulator , 480.97 ha, Perennial, Average water depth=30 feet Gujimari 2 km E from Anantapur regulator , 40.08 ha, Perennial, Average water depth=30 feet Pond 38 nos. 13 nos. 2.68 ha Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Anantapur char 100 m E from Anantapur regulator 2 Gujimari 1 km E from Anantapur regulator 3 Uttar gujimari 2 km N from Anantapur regulator 4 Dakkhin gujimari km S from Anantapur regulator 5 Sukherbati 25 km S from Anantapur regulator 6 Char Bagua 20 km S from Anantapur regulator 7 Parar char 7 km east from Balaijan regulator 8 Kaziar char 8 km E from Anantapur regulator 9 Durga pur 14 km E from Anantapur regulator Bangladesh Water Development Board C-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Sadar, Kurigram Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) River Brahmaputra Dhudkumar Beel/ Ponchasar beel 0.75 km W from Aragikodomtola regulator Wetlands ,2.40 ha, Perennial, water depth=10 feet, fish culture practiced Jobber munsher 1 km W from Aragiodomtola regulator, beel Perennial, water depth=10.5 feet Amluddi hazir 2 km W from Aragikodom regulator, water beel depth=12 feet Kazol daho 2 km W from 743 regulator Dubba churi 2.5 km N-W from 743 regulator Gagla beel 1 km W from Existing Tangormarir patar regulator,40.08 ha, perennial, average water depth=9 feet Sarisui beel 1.5 km N from Existing Tangormarir patar regulator,60.12 ha, perennial, average water depth=16 feet Dolarpar beel 1.5 km N-W from Existing Tangormarir patar regulator,80.16 ha, seasonal, average water depth=8 feet Sonalir khuthi 1.5 km W from Existing Tangormarir patar beel regulator,10.69 ha, Seasonal, average water depth=10 feet Hodir beel 3 km W-N from Existing Tangormarir patar regulator,20.04 ha,Perennial, average water depth=15 feet Koi ghuri 4.5 km N-W from Tangormarir patar regulator Duba churi 7 km S-W from Tangormarir patar regulator, 8.02 ha, water depth=5 feet kazol daho 9 km S-W from Tangormarir patar regulator, 13.36 ha, seasonal, water depth= 6 feet Pachgaciar 5 km W from Tangormarir patar chora regulator,80.16ha, perennial, water Bangladesh Water Development Board C-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Water body Country side River side Specification type (Name/No.) (Name/No.) depth=20 feet Misti parar beel 1 km N-W from Tangormarir patar regulator,2 ha, perennial, water depth = 10 feet Khal/Canal Girai nodi/Khal 1 km west from khama Rasulpur,4.8 ha,4 km long Kole Gobindopur 2 km E from Aragikodomtola (Lagoon) regulator,80.16 ha, perennial, Water depth=15 feet Perbotti pur 3 km E from Aragikodomtola regulator,140.28 ha, perennial, Water depth=18 feet Vushakuthi 2 ha, perennial, Water depth=10 feet Sarkerpara 0.5 km N from Tangormarir patar vanga regulator,40.08 ha, perennial, Water depth=14 feet Prothom alo 2 km E-S from Tangormarir patar regulator, kole 12.04 ha Bangar dola 1.5 km E-N from Tangormarir patar kole regulator, 10.69 ha Kath giri kole 2.5 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 10.69 ha Pocha kata kole 5 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 9.35 ha Shantiar kole 2.5 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator , 13.36 ha Rolakata kole 4 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 9.35 ha Narayanpur 8 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator , kole 133.60 ha, perennial Astoasi kole 7 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 13.36 ha, perennial Jhumkar kole 6 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator ,12.02 ha Pond 47 nos. 3 nos. 2.43 ha Bangladesh Water Development Board C-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of Char Location / Feature 1 Prothom alo 2 km E-S from Tangormarir patar regulator, 12.04 ha 2 Bangar dola 1.5 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator, 10.69 ha 3 Kath giri 2.5 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 10.69 ha 4 Pocha kata 5 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 9.35 ha 5 Shantiar 2.5 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator , 13.36 ha 6 Rolakata 4 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 9.35 ha 7 Narayanpur 8 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator , 133.60 ha, perennial 8 Astoasi 7 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator , 13.36 ha, perennial 9 Jhumkar 6 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator ,12.02 ha 10 Raulia char Adjacent and E to Tangormarir patar regulator 11 Char Rasulpur 1.5 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator 12 Majher char 3 km E from Tangormarir patar regulator 13 Catlar char 1.5 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator 14 Fakirere char 2 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator 15 Kathgirir char 2.5 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator 16 Motherganj char 4 km N from Tangormarir patar regulator 17 Barobisha 3 km E-N from Tangormarir patar regulator 18 Khaser char 3.5 kmE-S from Tangormarir patar regulator 19. Balduba 3 km E-S from Tangormarir patar regulator 20 Porar char 4.5 km E-S from Tangormarir patar regulator 21 Mirgamari char 6 km W from Tangormarir patar regulator Bangladesh Water Development Board C-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex D. ToR for Integrated Pest Management Plan Background The lower Brahmaputra, named Jamuna in Bangladesh is one of largest rivers in the World. Following its avulsion (change of course) into the present day Jamuna River during the late 17th century, it has been constantly migrating westward and additionally widened by 50% from 8 to 12 km since the 1970s. These morphological changes have led to the loss of about 88,000 ha of floodplain from 1973 to 2014, affecting the ecology and livelihood of the floodplain dwellers by displacing hundreds and thousands of people. In addition to unpredictable riverbank erosion, floods are the other major natural hazard. While typically 20% of the country is flooded during the annual monsoon, severe floods have inundated up to two thirds of the country. The Government of Bangladesh through Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) is preparing the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) to reconstruct the existing degraded embankment and secure it against riverbank erosion along 137 km length from the Teesta River to the Jamuna Bridge. The program will be designed and implemented in three phases. A 50 km long priority reach between Simla and Hasnapara will be protected in Phase 1. Phase 2 covers the remaining 87 km while Phase 3 focuses on and the construction of a highway on the countryside of the new flood embankment. The entire program will be implemented over a period of 10 years. Objectives An EIA has been carried out for the proposed RMIP. The EIA has identified full range of potential impacts of the project on environment and people and proposed appropriate mitigation measures to address those impacts. One of the potential impacts of the project is increase in the usage of agro-chemicals. The interventions proposed under RMIP may induce some changes in the agricultural activities in the program influence area. These include changes in cropping pattern if not the further crop intensification, because of increased water availability and enhanced protection against floods and riverbank erosion. These changes in turn may cause to increase the usage of agro-chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides. However these agro-chemicals if not used and handles judiciously and carefully can cause soil and water contamination and ultimately harmful effects on people, their livestock, and also flora and fauna. To address such as eventuality, an integrated pest management initiative will be prepared and implemented. For this purpose an integrated pest management plan (IPMP) needs to be prepared and implemented The key objectives of the IPMP will include: To increase the productivity of agricultural crops through IPM3 and Integrated Plant and Soil Nutrient Management (IPSNM) practices, that includes the rational use of chemical pesticides and nutrients; 3 As defined by World Bank OP 4.09 (Pest Management, footnote 3, “IPM refers to a mix of farmer-driven, ecologically based pest control practices that seeks to reduce reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides. It involves (a) managing pests (keeping them below economically damaging levels) rather than seeking to eradicate them; (b) relying, to the extent possible, on nonchemical measures to keep pest populations low; and (c) selecting and applying pesticides, when they have to be used, in a way that minimizes adverse effects on beneficial organisms, humans, and the environment.� Bangladesh Water Development Board D-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) to raise awareness of all stakeholders about the IPM approach to crop management, and train extension agents and farmers to become practitioners of IPM; and to determine the level of pesticide residue on agricultural crops in normally-treated and IPM-treated areas and disseminate information to stakeholders on the usefulness of undertaking IPM practices. Scope of the Assignment . In particular, the consultant will build on existing information in these studies in order to develop a solid understanding of the prevailing cropping patterns, cropping intensity, cropping methodology, and usage of agro-chemicals. The consultant will also determine any adverse impacts associated with the usage of agro-chemicals and will carry out soil analysis for this purpose. The consultant will undertake extensive consultations with the farmers, any NGOs working on agricultural issues, other development partners as relevant, agro-chemical suppliers, general community in the area, healthcare providers, and related government officials. The consultant will also study and evaluate the nature and effectiveness of completed as well as on-going IPM initiatives/projects in the area (general information will be collected for the entire country based upon secondary resources). On the basis of this data collection, the consultant will prepare draft IPMP, in accordance with World Bank Operational Policy 4.09 on Pest Management. The consultant will share the draft IPMP with the key stakeholders mentioned earlier and in light of the comments and suggestions received, will finalize the Plan. The key steps of the assignments are listed below. Review of the project and RMIP full program details Review existing pest management practices and context in the project area, including by:  Review existing RMIP reports and documents (including EIA, preliminary Baseline report for full program area, RAP, SDP, and others) Visit the areas in and around the project influence area, as well as nearby areas where IPM projects are underway.  Undertake secondary literature review as well as field investigations and consultations / interviews with stakeholders, to develop a comprehensive understanding of existing pest management practices; current practices in storage and use of pesticides; policy and institutional/legal framework for regulating, procuring, and managing pesticides; and the extent to which all of these are consistent with an IPM approach, in the region particularly, as well as throughout the country. The key stakeholders include but not limited to local farmers, community, agro-chemicals suppliers, healthcare service providers, local government officials of related department (eg, agriculture, health, and environment), experts, other development partners working on related issues and relevant NGOs. Find out cultivation practices, cropping pattern, cropping intensity, usage of agro-chemicals, practice of handling, storing, and transporting these chemicals, awareness level of farmers and communities regarding the harmful effects of these chemicals, any IPM techniques being used, and effectiveness of such techniques. Based on existing agricultural and pest management practices and context, and using information from project assessments including the EIA and economic feasibility analysis, project and analyze the potential pest management scenarios in the project area post-RMIP. Discuss the potential effects of such practices on water quality, human health, flora and fauna, etc. in the absence of IPM interventions. Bangladesh Water Development Board D-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Identify and review the plans and reports of recently completed as well as on-going IPM projects or initiatives in the Country, and especially in the program area or adjacent areas, and discuss with stakeholders including project implementing entities and participants as to the effectiveness of these programs and how they can inform the development of the IPMP. Preparing draft IPMP. Disclose and carry out consultations with stakeholders on draft IPMP Finalization of IPMP on the basis of the comments and suggestions received during consultations. With the help of the above tasks, prepare IPMP. The Plan should include but not limited to the following key elements: Awareness/ dissemination of information to farmers; training of facilitators (ToF) and establishing of Farmer Field Schools (FFS); implementing Integrated Plant and Soil Nutrient Management (IPSNM) techniques (including organic fertilizers, composting and worm culture); monitoring pesticide residue on crops and in soil and water supplies; education/awareness and potential activities related to ensuring proper storage, use, and disposal of pesticides and pesticide-application equipment; and strengthening institutional capacity on IPSNM. Output The consultant will draft version of the IPMP to the BWDB by end of sixth month of their mobilization and final version by end of the eighth month of their mobilization. All the data and information collected during the consultations and field investigations will also be provided in an annex to the Plan. Plan Outline The outline of the IPMP is presented below. Introduction Current practices of pest and pesticide management in the project influence area Policy, regulatory and institutional framework and capacity Projected agricultural scenarios in program area post-RMIP, and implications for pest management practices, in the absence of IPMP interventions Rationale of IPMP Proposed IPM interventions for RMIP area Implementation and monitoring arrangements and responsibilities, including budget requirements. Bangladesh Water Development Board D-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Implementation of the IPMP The IPMP will be implemented from third year onwards of RMIP-I construction. The implantation activities will cover all the tasks proposed in IPMP. The implementation will continue up to one year after completion of RMIP. Bangladesh Water Development Board D-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex E. Tree Plantation Plan Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 9.4.1.4. This plantation raising program provides the following details: Species to be used for establishing the plantation. Seedlings availability. Spacing and planting technique. Rotation to be used. Cost estimates of establishing tree plantation per unit area. Plantation management or maintenance. Yield prediction. Participant involvement mechanism. The site at which this plantation will be raised is the country side slope of embankment cum road. The slope is 33%. The aspect will be mostly eastern. This plantation will be something like the “strip plantation� that is raised by the Forest Department. The plantation raising modality should preferably be a “Participatory Approach�. The required details in this connection are being described below. 1. Species that may be used for establishing the plantation It is better to decide about the species through discussions with the participants. But in this sort of discussions technical support will be essential from the authority. In this case, since the land in question is owned by the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), this agency will require to play the role of “authority�. It is generally expected that the local people will prefer to plant ‘Eucalyptus’ species, since they have a bias towards this species. The local people for various reasons prefer this species over others. In this connection, it has to be borne in mind that the government has an embargo in planting eucalyptus species. BWDB being an autonomous semi government agency, it will be better to avoid planting eucalyptus. The species that are commonly used in case of trip plantations include: Local Biological name Some special features in connection with its name use in road side or strip plantations Akashmoni Acacia auricoliformis Fast growing medium quality timber but looks like teak. Chattian Alstonia scholaris Fast growing match-wood, nice & strong smelling flowers. Kodom Anthocephealous kadamba Good match wood, fast growing, good looking flowers, Hijol Barringtonia acutangula A fresh water wetland species, branches produce "Khata" for open water fishing. Tal Borasus flabellifer Fibrous rooted slow growing long living plant, Bangladesh Water Development Board E-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Local Biological name Some special features in connection with its name use in road side or strip plantations can with stand strong wind thrusts, juice and fruits fetches high price. Toon Cedrela toona Good timber, light weight, used in making rickshaw body, boat, etc. Chikrassia Chickrassia tabularis Faster growing, good timber species Narikal Cocos nucifera Fibrous rooted medium growing plant, can withstand strong wind thrusts, fruits green or ripe fetches high price. Kala Jam Eugenia spp / Syzygium Good construction timber, fruits are highly cumini priced. Puti jam Eugenia spp. Good and durable construction wood yielding tree. Gamar Gmelina arborea Wood is "A grade" timber, fast growing, high priced. Ghora Melia azadericta Fast growing but soft, snaps off during strong Neem wind, Neem Melia indica Possess good medicinal values, durable wood, used in musical instrument making (especially tobla) Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Fibrous rooted medium growing plant, can withstand strong wind thrusts, juice used to make “gur� & fetches high price, long living tree. Amloki Phyllaenthus embellica Timber value is poor but it is a medicinal plant, fruits fetches high price, attract birds. Koroj Pongamia pinnata Fast growing, grow in wet areas, seeds yield oil, medium quality wood. Payaara Psidium guajava Timber is not good but the fruits fetches high price. Rain tree Samanea saman Large crown, occupy lots of space, drips are harmful to road pavements. Barapatar Swietenia macrophyla Slightly faster growing, very often affected by mehagony stem borer, produces good timber, Chotopatar Swietenia mehagoni Slow growing, affected by stem borer, very good Mehagony timber species. Tetool Tamarindus indica High caloric wood, heavy, slow growing, high water shed values, and fruits are highly priced. Arjun Termienalia arjuna Medicinal plant, medium quality wood, bark fetches high price, fruits attract deer. Hartaki Terminalia chebula Medicinal plant, medium quality wood, fruits fetches high price & attract deer. Harbarooi Medicinal plant, wood quality poor, fruit fetches Bangladesh Water Development Board E-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Local Biological name Some special features in connection with its name use in road side or strip plantations high price. It is better to keep the number of species under a manageable number. The number species to be used should not exceed 10. In view of the above discussions, the following species may be used but this must be shared with the local communities so that they are ‘on board’ and own the selection of species. Local name Biological name Remarks Akashmoni Acacia auricoliformis Maximum 20%, to be felled in 8th year Barapatar Swietenia macrophyla To be felled in 12th year mehagony Chikrassia Chickrassia tabularis To be felled in 10th year Gamar Gmelina arborea To be felled in 8th year Neem Melia indica / Azadirachta To be felled in 10th year indica Toon Cedrela toona To be felled in 12th year Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Never to be felled (may be replaced by another fruit or fresh water wetland Narikal Cocos nucifera species, including Syzygium cumini, Tal Borasus flabellifer Phyllaenthus embellica, etc. at the death of the tree). Hijol Barringtonia acutangula Payaara Psidium guajava To be planted on the (1+6+2.95=) 9.95 Meter wide strip, between the road and the river, at 4 X 4 Meter spacing. 2. Seedlings availability Since the planting program will not continue for years, the seedlings may be procured from sources such as Forest Department Nurseries or Private Nurseries. It is expected that the quality of the seedlings from FD nurseries will be better. One will have to decide about the year in which these will be planted on the given site. For better success, at least 3.5 feet tall seedlings in 10" x 6" poly-bags, of about 1.5 years of age, are to be used. Under such situation orders may be placed officially (formally) with the nearby forest nursery at least 3 years ahead of the stipulated planting year, stating the number required species wise, with a tentative date of delivery solicited. The seedlings should never be transported from the nurseries to planting site, using tractor tailor, Niassimon, etc. The best mode of transporting seedlings is either by 'head load' or 'boat'. However the seedlings may be transported by slow moving smooth running pick-ups (to avoid jerks). 3. Spacing and planting technique After the selection of planting site the following tasks need to be undertaken sequentially: Bangladesh Water Development Board E-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The planting site is to be surveyed, maps prepared, plantation journal initiated and history of the planting site is recorded in the plantation journal. The names of the participants are to be recorded in the plantation journal for future reference. The planting site has to be cleared of unwanted bushes if any. The small vegetation such as grasses etc. should not be disturbed to avoid soil erosion of the embankment slopes. The bushes while being cleared should not be uprooted rather should be cut at ground level. The site should be cleared and made ready for planting without disturbing the soil and grass like vegetation on the ground. Stacking at the desired spacing of 2m x 2m should be done. All of these activities should be accomplished before April 1 i.e. before the first monsoon shower (by second week of April). At every planting point (at the stacking point) pits are to be dug. The size of the pit should be 1ft by 1ft and the depth has to be 1.5 ft. The top half of the soil has to be put on the upper side (uphill) of the pit while the bottom half of the soil be put on one side (say on North) of the pit, but not on the down slope (downhill) side. This pit making work should be completed by the first week of April. The pits after being dug should be left open for about 15 days. Planting activities are to be started after 15 days of pit-making. Compost @ 3 Kg is to be put in each pit. Before planting the seedlings, the top soil from the up-slope side of the pit is to be placed at the bottom and the bottom soil from the side of the pit is be placed on the top, so that the soil get turned over. Compost and all the soil in the pit are to be mixed properly, pulverized, all roots and foreign materials removed, so that 'seedling planting bed' looks nice, clean and ready. One seedling has to be planted in each 'seedling planting bed' so prepared. After 15 days of planting the seedling 70 to 75 grams of NPK (1:2:2) fertilizer should be applied in each pit. The fertilizers once mixed, must be used within 6 hours of mixing. Another dose of urea @ 25 gm per pit is to be applied after 2 months of planting. Each and every operation must be recorded in the plantation journal, stating the duration of the operation with starting and ending dates, labor used, the then weather conditions, etc. for future use. A word of caution: While planting the seedlings, the first thing to be identified is the locations of underground drainage pipes and planting of seedlings right on the top of that has to be meticulously avoided. A schematic diagram of planting layout is as under (next page): One hectare = 10,000 Sq M Spacing 2 M x 2 M 3 Fruit spp. in 4 positions. The sequence will be "Narikal", "Khajoor", "Tal", "Khajoor" "Narikal", "Khajoor", "Tal", "Khajoor" & so on at 4M x 4M = 625 plants per Ha 6 Tree spp. = (2500 – 625) = 1875 plants per Hectare 1875/3 = 625 plants (of each tree species) to be felled at 8th, 10th and 12th year Design for 20M x 20M (= 0.04 ha) area Legend: Fruit tree ("Narikal", "Khajoor", "Tal", 4M x 4M = 625 plants per Ha "Khajoor") Bangladesh Water Development Board E-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Tree spp to be felled at 8th year 625 tree species such as Akashmoni & Gamar to be felled at 8th year Tree spp to be felled at 10th year 625 tree species such as Chikrassi & Toon to be felled at 10th year Tree spp to be felled at 12th year 625 tree species such as Neem & Mehagony to be felled at 12th year 20M x 20M Plot Showing 2M x 2M Grid 4. Rotation to be used Bangladesh Water Development Board E-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) In case of these plantations, the planting will be initiated with about 10 species. Two of these species (Akashmoni & Gamar) the fastest growing ones will be felled (cut and extracted) in 8th year. Another two species namely Toon & Chikrassia, medium growing species will be felled in 10th year. The other two tree species namely Barapatar mehagony and Neem will be felled in 12th year. The other 3 fruit species (Narikal, Khajoor, Tal and Khajoor, at 4 positions) will continue to grow as long as they live at 4M x 4M spacing and yield fruits and juices for the participants. Thus there will be 4 types of rotations. 8 year rotation for tree species, Akashmoni & Gamar. 10 year rotation for species, Toon & Chikrassia. 12 year rotation for species, Barapatar mehagony and Neem. Life-long for fruit species, Narikal, Khajoor, Tal and Khajoor. After 12 years, these plantations will virtually become orchards. 5. Cost estimates of establishing tree plantation per unit area The cost of establishing one hectare of plantation including its maintenance to its final stage is calculated here under. Plantation in one hectare - Planting of 2500 seedlings Cost of Number Labor Cost of Cost of of Labor per day Labor Material Required& Material Item of works required in BDT in BDT Rate in BDT in BDT Cutting of bushes to be done by participants but they will get the wages. 3 450 1350 Layout by participants. They will Jute rope, no nylon get the wages. 2 450 900 rope. LS 100 Inter cropping. Participants to do Arhar seeds 6 Kg @ this on wages. 2 450 900 of Taka 200/Kg 1200 Price of 2750 (10% Procure stacks carry to planting more to cover site fix them at 2M x 2M spacing, wastages) Stack @ including fastening of sapling of Taka 4/stack & with the stack. Participants to be Shootly etc. involved on wages. 3 450 1350 complete. 11000 Pit making, keeping the pits open for about 2 weeks. 2500 pits are required per hectare. Each MD will make 75 pits. This has to be done by the participants on wages. 34 450 15300 Price of each Price of 2875 (15% more to cover seedling @ of Taka wastages) seedlings in 10"x6" 12 each 34500 poly bags, including Bangladesh Water Development Board E-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Cost of Number Labor Cost of Cost of of Labor per day Labor Material Required& Material Item of works required in BDT in BDT Rate in BDT in BDT transportation. Procure compost or decomposed cow-dung, carry these to planting site. Put back the soil in the pit, apply 3 Kg of compost / decomposed cow dung in each pit, pulverize the soil, mix it with compost / cow dung, remove all debris, root pieces (especially the Price of 8250 Kg roots of sun grasses), plant the (10% more to cover seedlings by taking off the poly- wastages) of bags carefully. Participants need compost of to do this but on payment of decomposed cow wages. 20 450 9000 dung @ Taka 4/Kg. 33000 Weeding and cleaning immediately after planting. To be done by participants but on wages. 5 Price of 207 Kg (2500*0.075*1.1; Application of fertilizers 10% more to cover (N:P:K::1:2:2 ; 75 gm/pit) after wastages) of 15 days of planting. Participants fertilizer @ of Taka will do this but on payments. 10 450 4500 40/Kg 8280 Application of nitrogenous fertilizers (Urea 25 gm/pit) after two months of planting to be done by the participants but on wages. Fertilizer required Price of 68.75 Kg (2500*0.025*1.1 = ) 68.75 Kg of fertilizer (Urea) including 10% wastages. 10 450 4500 @ Taka 40/Kg. 2750 First year maintenance, 3-4 weeding and mulching 50 450 22500 Second year maintenance, 2-3 weeding, cleaning & vacancy Price of 250 filling. Price of 2500*0.1=250 @ seedlings @ BDT BDT 12 each = 3000 40 450 18000 12 each 3000 Third year maintenance, 1 - 2 weeding and pruning of tree spp. Only. The pruned branches will go to the participants 30 450 13500 Fourth year maintenance, climber cutting & cleaning. 20 450 9000 Fifth year maintenance, pruning of tree spp only not fruit tree. The pruned branches will go to the participants. 10 450 4500 Bangladesh Water Development Board E-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Cost of Number Labor Cost of Cost of of Labor per day Labor Material Required& Material Item of works required in BDT in BDT Rate in BDT in BDT Fixing of a plantation Board (may be RCC board). 2 450 900 LS per hectare 1000 Miscellaneous TOTAL 241 106200 94830 Total cost per hectare including maintenance in BDT 201030 The total cost for establishing one hectare of plantation till its final stage is BDT 201,030,00. At the final stage i.e. after 12 years of raising the plantation it will become an orchard and the participants will keep on getting the benefits continuously. Cost for raising Hijol and Payaara plantation: Cost for raising Hijol (Barringtonia acutangula) plantation per Km 20,000 BDT/Km Cost for raising Payaara (Psidium guajava) plantation per Hectare. 62,500 BDT/Ha 6. Plantation management or maintenance (maintenance costs have been included in the plantation establishment costs) Ideally the following maintenance program should be followed. Intercropping by agricultural crop, especially of leguminous species may be done during first 1 & half year. First year: three to four weeding and cleaning with vacancy filling & mulching. Second year: two to three weeding and cleaning with vacancy filling. Third year: One to two weeding. Pruning (first) lower 1/3rd of the bole of all TREE spp. Fruit species should not be pruned. Fourth year: Climber cutting and cleaning, etc. Fifth year: Pruning (second) lower 2/3rd of the bole of all TREE spp. Fruit species should not be pruned. Hijol (Barringtonia acutangula) Plantation Besides the establishment of the above stated plantation on the slope of the embankment, at the toe, along the village side a 2.5 Meter strip of land, that may remain inundated during monsoon, for about 3 to 6 months, shall have to be planted. This strip has to be planted with a fresh water wet land species. Thus a fresh water wet land species, which is likely to be attractive to the participants, has been identified. This could be Hijol (Barringtonia acutangula) for this given site. One row of Hijol (Barringtonia acutangula) Bangladesh Water Development Board E-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) will be planted at a spacing of 4 meter, in this 2.5 meter wide strip. In every km, 250 such species will be planted. The cost of establishing such Hijol plantation will be about Taka 80 per plant. Thus the cost per km for raising Hijol plantation will be about Taka 20,000.00. Payaara (Psidium guajava) Plantation This Payaara (Psidium guajava) plantation will be established on the 9.95 Meter wide strip between the road and the river. The Payaara (Psidium guajava) plantation will be raised at 4 Meter by 4 Meter spacing. In every hectare 625 seedlings will be planted. The cost per hectare, for raising Payaara will be about Taka 62,500.00. 7. Yield prediction. This prediction of yields is for a hectare. A total of 2500 seedlings will be planted over an area of one hectare. The following shows the assumptions used and yields predicted. Bangladesh Water Development Board E-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Yield Predictions Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks Acacia auricoliformis (Akashmoni) final felling at 8th yr. Planted 312 seedlings in one Ha 250 125 250 13.75 110375 Survival rate 80% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will yield 0.5 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each KG of fuel-wood will be Taka 1 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 1 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each KG of fuel-wood will be Taka 1 Final felling in 8th year. Each plant will yield 0.055 CuM of wood. Price of each Cu. M. wood on an average will be about Taka 8000 Gmelina arborea (Gamar) final felling at 8th year. Planted 313 seedlings in one Ha 219 109.5 219 10.95 82453.5 Survival rate 70% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will yield 0.5 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 1 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of Bangladesh Water Development Board E-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks each Kg of fuelwood will be Taka 1 Final felling in 8th year. Each plant will yield 0.05 CuM of wood. Price of each Cu. M. of wood will be about Taka 7500 Chickrassia tabularis (Chikrassia) final felling at 10th year Planted 312 seedlings in one Ha 218 65.4 152.6 13.08 65618 Survival rate 70% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will yield 0.3 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 0.7 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each KG of fuel-wood will be Taka 1 Final felling in 10th year. Each plant will yield 0.06 CuM of wood. Each Cu. M. of wood will fetch Taka 5000. Cedrela toona (Toon) final felling at 10th year Planted 313 seedlings in one Ha 219 65.7 153.3 13.14 92199 Survival rate 70% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will Bangladesh Water Development Board E-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks yield 0.3 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 0.7 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. Final felling in 10th year. Each plant will yield 0.06 CuM of wood. Price of each Cu. M. of wood will be Taka 7000. Swietenia macrophyla (Mehagony) final felling at 12th year Planted 312 seedlings in one Ha 188 56.4 75.2 13.16 105411.6 Survival rate 60% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will yield 0.3 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 0.4 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. Final felling in 10th year. Each plant will yield 0.07 CuM of wood. Price of each Cu. M. wood will be Taka 8000. Melia indica (Neem) Planted 313 seedlings in one Ha 188 75.2 94 9.4 65969.2 Bangladesh Water Development Board E-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks final felling at 12th year. Survival rate 60% 1st pruning in 3rd year, each plant will yield 0.4 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. 2nd pruning in 5th year. Each plant will yield 0.5 Kg of fuel-wood. Price of each Kg of fuel-wood will be Taka 1. Final felling in 10th year. Each plant will yield 0.05 CuM of wood. Price of each Cu. M. will be about Taka 7000. Phoenix sylvestris (Khajoor) Juice From 7th year production starts in 7th annual yield in year Planted 312 seedlings in one Ha 218 741200 Taka Survival rate 70% Juice extraction will start from 7th year. Yearly yield 200 Kg per plant 200 Kg of juice will produce 20 Kg of gur. Excluding gur production costs, each Kg of gur will fetch Taka 170. Bangladesh Water Development Board E-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks Cocos nucifera (Narikal) fruit From 7th year production starts in 7th annual yield in year Planted 157 seedlings in one Ha 126 252000 Taka From 7th yr annually 200 fruits will be available. Price of each fruit will be about Taka 10. Borasus flabellifer (Tal) Juice or fruit From 12th year production starts in annual yield in 12th year Planted 156 seedlings in one Ha 109 218000 Taka Survival rate 70% From 12th yr annually 100 Kg of juice will be available, which will produce 10 Kg of gur. Price of each Kg of gur excluding processing cost will be about Taka 200. From 4th year Psidium guajava annual yield in Payaara Plantation Planted 625 seedlings per hectare 438 525,600 Taka per Ha Survival rate 70% From 4th year each tree will produce about 40 Kg of fruits which will fetch a price of Taka 30 per Kg. Bangladesh Water Development Board E-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fruit trees. Fuel-wood Fuel-wood Final yield Total final Annual yield No of production production in 8th, 10th yield in in Taka from plants in 3rd yr in 5th yr & 12th Taka at 8th, 7th, 8th and survived per Ha in per Ha in year, in Cu. 10th and 12 12th year per Plantation Types Assumptions per Ha Kg Kg M. per Ha year per Ha Ha. Remarks Barringtonia From 7th year acutangula annual yield in Hijol Plantation Planted 250 seedlings per Km 175 17500 Taka per Km Survival rate 70% From 7th year each tree will produce about 2 Khata, each will fetch a price of Taka 50 Yield Predictions Descriptions BDT Total yield per Ha in Taka from the TREE CROPS during first 12 years 522,026 Annual yield/Ha from 7th year in Taka from Khajoor & Narikal 993,200 Annual yield/Ha from 12th year in Taka from Tal 218,000 Annual yield/Ha from 4th year in Taka from Payaara 525,600 Annual yield/Km from 7th year in Taka from Hijol 17,500 Bangladesh Water Development Board E-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 8. Participant involvement mechanism. In case of Bangladesh, sustainability of project benefits (outputs), after the completion of the project very often get jeopardized, since none rightly shoulders the responsibility to take care of the plantations established under a project. The plantations, being a biological entity, will need to be taken care of on a routine basis for years after years. It is thus essential to associate some personnel with these plantations, so that they have some sort of ownerships and they take care of these plantations for years to come. Under such situation the best possible methods known till date, is to involve the local people as “participants� under a 'social forestry' context. The involvement of participants directly revolves around the tangible benefits that they can get from these plantations. The yields from these plantations will be mostly as under. 1. Pruned branches in 3rd and 5th year of raising the plantation from forest tree species such as Acacia auricoliformis (Akashmoni) Gmelina arborea (Gamar) Chickrassia tabularis (Chikrassia) Cedrela toona (Toon) Swietenia macrophyla (Mahogany) Melia indica / Azadirachta indica (Neem) 2. Final yield of wood (timber, poles and some branches) forest tree species such as Acacia auricoliformis (Akashmoni) (after 8 years of planting) Gmelina arborea (Gamar) (after 8 years of planting) Chickrassia tabularis (Chikrassia) (after 10 years of planting) Cedrela toona (Toon) (after 10 years of planting) Swietenia macrophyla (Mahogany) (after 12 years of planting) Melia indica / Azadirachta indica (Neem) (after 12 years of planting) 3. Fruits from Psidium guajava (payaara) 4. Khatas from Barringtonia acutangula (Hijol) 5. Juices and fruits from: Phoenix sylvestris (Khajoor) Cocos nucifera (Narikal) Borasus flabellifer (Tal) From 12th year of plantation establishment, these plantations will get transformed to orchards. The juice (from Khajur and Tal) and fruits (from Narikal and Tatool) will be continuously produced. The participant selection process should be such so that sincere and effective personnel are identified as “participants�. In this connection the following guidelines may be used for the selection of participants. Participant selection guidelines: Bangladesh Water Development Board E-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Under the present day context the protection of natural resources, especially tree resources have become a serious problem. Till date the general answer to solve this problem is ‘Social Forestry’ wherein the participants will be involved and they will actively protect these resources and in lieu of that they will share the benefits under agreements, with the land owning agency (in this case BWDB). These participants or the community will play the conspicuous role in protecting these plantations. The Social Forestry Rules 2010 (given in annexure 01), that the FD is using as such, though not binding for the BWDB to follow, can be of some use under this given context. The criteria laid in the social forestry rules for selecting participants is to go for the poor and ultra-poor people of the society. Because of the prevailing low living standards of the people in general, many of the people are eligible to be participants according to the criteria laid down in the ‘Social Forestry Rules 2010’. Though the criteria set in the rules are fine, the interferences by the influential personnel especially by the political people are very heavy and can hardly be mitigated. To avoid any underhand deal and to avoid external pressure, especially from political people, the participants may be selected through an open forum, in presence of the personnel from all concerned. This may be more transparent and acceptable to the members of the public. The squatters, displaced due to land acquisition, river bank erosion, etc. should be given the priority while selecting participants for this program. Besides these while selecting participants, the people having privately owned lands adjoining the BWDB lands should also be taken into consideration. They have homesteads, agricultural lands, ponds, small wetlands, etc. in their privately owned lands adjoining the BWDB lands. These private land owners are very important towards the sustainability of the plantations that will be established under this given program. In some cases their role may be very vital as well. Under this situation all possible attempts must be lunched to let them be parties for the protection of these plantations. These people in some form or the other should be incorporated as participants’ associates, if not as actual participants, in this program and at the same time, necessary safe guard measures need to be incorporated, so that their involvements benefit the plantations established and ensure sustainability. The following steps may be taken to select participants. The participants should be selected at least 6 months ahead of the initiation of the plantation activities. The concerned authorized personnel (may be the Executive Engineer) will prepare the work plan by January, for the participatory plantations to be undertaken during the financial year (where the plantation works will start in April next). This program of participatory afforestation should be announced among the nearby communities (hats and bazaars) by January. An application form has to be developed by the concerned authority, which will be used as the application form by the probable applicants. This form must be available to all concerned, free of costs by January. A public announcement has to be made through loud speakers in the local areas, especially in the local markets and haats, about the invitation of applications in prescribed format, for probable social forestry participants, elucidating the criteria and selection process, by January-February. This announcement has to be given by the local authority (may be the Executive Engineer). Bangladesh Water Development Board E-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The last date of receiving application may be March 15th. On receipt of the applications, the facts and information given in the applications may be verified by the locally, as best as possible, with assistance from the local Union Parishad by last week of March. One public meeting may be day long, will be arranged for every Union to finalize the participants for all plantations to be under taken within the jurisdiction of the given Union by the first week of April. The date and venue of such public meeting has to be well announced through loud speakers, in the given locality including the local haats and bazars. All the applicants from the given union will be requested to remain present in this meeting. This has to be done by the concerned local authority (may be the local Executive Engineer). The following personnel must be present in the above said public meeting. o The local Union Parishad (UP) chairman must be present in the meeting. He will also preside in the meeting. o The concerned local BWDB official may be an Assistant Engineer of BWDB. o One BWDB official as representative of the concerned Executive Engineer. o Local UP members. (Three to four of them may be selected locally as signatories. While selecting such ward members, preference will be given to those nearby the plantation site). o Local elites. (Two of them will be locally nominated to function as signatories). The local BWDB official concerned will arrange all of these. All of these above mentioned 10 personnel will be the signatories in the final list of participants selected in the meeting. The final selection will be done in this meeting publicly. The local BWDB official may do the required home works in this connection. The final list of participants selected, plantation wise, has to be endorsed by the above mentioned 9 personnel by putting their signatures. The concerned local BWDB official will take the signatures of the participants on the agreement forms (the agreement form that the FD is using at present may be used by making small changes as required) at the closer of the meeting. The UP chairman will be the witness in each of these agreements. The final list will be announced in this public meeting. The name and the required details will be sent to the concerned BWDB authority (may be the Executive Engineer) to process the agreements. The agreements must be ready for delivery to the incumbents within 2 weeks from the date of this public meeting. A list of the selected participants, plantation wise will be sent to the concerned UNOs and DCs for their information. Benefit sharing mechanism Once the participants are selected and finalized, plantation wise, they will be involved in the plantation establishment activities. Bangladesh Water Development Board E-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) An agreement has got to be signed between the participant group and the BWDB. For every 5 hectare of plantation, a group of 10 participants will be identified. One agreement will be signed between each such group (of 10 participants) and the BWDB. Benefit sharing arrangement will be as under: The participant group (of 10) will receive the following benefits: All the produce or yield of intercropped crop. The entire yield (branches etc.) from the first and second pruning of the trees. At the time of final felling of the trees at 8th, 10th and 12th year of the plantation; 75% of the total yield (or produce). Out of the rest, 20% will go to the BWDB, as their revenue or overhead, 5% will go to the management committee. 75% of the entire yield (juices & fruits) from the fruit trees as they come under production. Out of the rest, 20% will go to the BWDB, as their revenue or overhead, 5% will go to the management committee. The participants will have the responsibilities to Protect the plantations, Maintain the plantation, All the participants (100 in number for this 50 hectare plantation) will constitute (may be through election, selection or nomination) a 5 member (Chairman 1, General secretary 1, Treasurer 1 and Members 2) Management Committee to oversee, ensure proper management and sustainability of the plantation established. The management committee will run the show by formulating by laws etc. including the management of the fund that will go to them. In association with the BWDB the management committee will lunch awareness programs, training programs, AIG programs etc. in future. Bangladesh Water Development Board E-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex F. ToR for Consulting Services for Preparation of Biodiversity Management Plan and Implementation of RMIP Monitoring Program Citation in main text (Volume I): Section 9.4.1.4. Background The lower Brahmaputra, named Jamuna in Bangladesh is one of largest rivers in the World. Following its avulsion (change of course) into the present day Jamuna River during the late 17th century, it has been constantly migrating westward and additionally widened by 50% from 8 to 12 km since the 1970s. These morphological changes have led to the loss of about 88,000 ha of floodplain from 1973 to 2014, affecting the ecology and livelihood of the floodplain dwellers by displacing hundreds and thousands of people. In addition to unpredictable riverbank erosion, floods are the other major natural hazard. While typically 20% of the country is flooded during the annual monsoon, severe floods have inundated up to two thirds of the country. The Government of Bangladesh through Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) is preparing the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) to reconstruct the existing degraded embankment and secure it against riverbank erosion along 137 km length from the Teesta River to the Jamuna Bridge. The program will be designed and implemented in three phases. A 50 km long priority reach between Simla and Hasnapara will be protected in Phase 1. Phase 2 covers the remaining 87 km while Phase 3 focuses on and the construction of a highway on the countryside of the new flood embankment. The entire program will be implemented over a period of 10 years. Objectives The proposed RMIP program is located in an area of high biological diversity in which many important and endangered aquatic species are present. The Jamuna, its floodplains and stabilized chars are home to a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic birds and is an important area for migrating birds (winter visitors). The program footprints due to construction of river training works and flood embankments, highway and associated developments are affected to affect the aquatic and floodplain habitat. Historically also the biodiversity of the Jamuna is under threat from natural morphological process and floods. The RMIP program has taken an approach to address the impacts associated with natural processes and also with the project activities by development of sanctuaries for protection of biodiversity. Development of such conservation areas is expected to restore the riverine ecology and biodiversity conservation and create highly needed reproduction, nursing and feeding areas for aquatic biota. Baseline data has been collected along the right bank of the Jamuna in the program area with more emphasis in the priority reach during detailed design stage of Phase 1 of the program. However, a detailed and more comprehensive ecological baseline data needs to be collected along the entire reach of the Jamuna including its floodplains on both sides considering cumulative development in the region. Bangladesh Water Development Board F-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The other objective of this study is to conduct impact monitoring for fish catches and populations and biodiversity of fish, birds, dolphins, herpeto-fauna, and wetland trees following consistent methodologies so as to enable the project to assess key performance indicators. Detailed Scope of the Study Component 1: Baseline Studies Detailed ecological studies will be carried out, during implementation of Phase 1, both within the Jamuna river boundaries and on the floodplains alongside both river banks for the full length of the Jamuna covered within the area of influence of the RMIP program, to broaden the existing baseline data. The study will be carried out over a period of one year covering all the seasons and also all aspects of aquatic and terrestrial ecology. The data to be collected for terrestrial ecosystem include: natural vegetation in the floodplains and chars, riparian vegetation, wetland vegetation, recent trends in natural vegetation and threats, homestead vegetation, terrestrial fauna; terrestrial wildlife species and their importance and status; identification of important wildlife habitats and their movement/migration pattern (especially for the wildlife that depends on the river for drinking and fishing, e.g. fishing cat); recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats); and biodiversity including terrestrial species diversity. The data to be collected on aquatic ecosystem include: ecology and plant community; abundance and distribution; growing period; recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats); aquatic fauna (including fish, dolphin, gharial, and turtles); aquatic wildlife species and their importance and status; identification of their habitats, breeding and migration patterns; wetland birds and recent trends; impact on aquatic wildlife from the project activity including short and long term impacts (impact from changed landuse, noise, human presence), utilization and recent trends (whether increasing or decreasing, key prevailing threats); and biodiversity (including aquatic species diversity and recent trends). The baseline data on aquatic ecosystem will be analyzed on the basis of the river morphology4 (bathymetry of the river and flow velocities), which will be collected from the construction supervision consultants. Based on enhanced baseline data, the study will review the mitigation measures proposed for identified impacts, and update the mitigation measures and prepare additional management plans. Component 2: Identification and Planning of Conservation Area Development and Management, and Implementation The EIA of Phase 1 has identified six potential sites of fish conservation and two locations of dolphin conservation in the priority area. The proposed study will confirm these locations based on the baseline studies (Component 1) and identify additional locations of conservation significance (in the river, and or chars/shoals or the floodplains) and prepare detailed conservation plans. These plans will be implemented during Phase 1 of RMIP. The sites will be identified for entire reach of the Jamuna river in the broad area of influence of the program, including areas of potential cumulative influence. The sites 4 The RMIP will strengthen the ‘River Survey’ department of BWDB by providing survey vessels and equipment to carryout annual monitoring of river morphology, both during dry and flood seasons. During construction, the contractor will be responsible to carry out these studies and the Construction Supervision Consultant will have access to this data. The bathymetry data will provide the data on the river channels and the chars in the project area. Bangladesh Water Development Board F-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) are to be identified in consultation with local community and relevant stakeholders. The ecological criteria for the identification of potential conservation areas include, but not limited to (i) habitats of red listed species particularly the globally and nationally endangered species such as dolphins, fishing cat, turtles and gharails; (ii) ecosystem areas of conservation significance, (iii) conservation of charland ecology and habitat of migratory birds, (iv) spawning and breeding areas for fish, crustaceans, and other riverine species, (v) potential areas for eco-tourism development, etc. Detailed management plans will be prepared for each of the conservation areas. The study will also develop education and outreach programs for promotion of biodiversity conservation. A national stakeholder consultation workshop will be held with all the relevant stakeholders to present these plans and to obtain their feedback. Once the sites have been approved by all necessary parties, the Consultant shall prepare all necessary documentation and follow procedures to get the legal status and recognition as “sanctuary�. The core area of the protected sanctuary will be closed by legal means to unauthorized human encroachment, fishing, boating, or any other activity that significantly and adversely affect the habitat. However, the public will be allowed to enter selected areas including the buffer zones for guided visits in order to promote eco- tourism. The consulting team will be responsible for implementation of management plans for first two years. These conservation areas will be handed over to the local community or relevant government departments for future management. The study will also assess the possibility of developing ecotourism to generate revenue for the maintenance of the conservation areas and develop necessary plans to implement these plans. Component 3: Capacity Building in Biodiversity The study will prepare and implement capacity building programs for the BWDB implementation staff, construction workers, local community and relevant government agencies for conservation and promotion of biodiversity in the program area. A capacity building plan will be submitted for approval of BWDB for its approval. Component 4: Monitoring during construction and post construction of priority reach works The impact monitoring will be carried out through assessing the impact monitoring of representative intervention and control sites in the working areas of both project phases – with the sites having already been covered by baseline, through to the end of project. Improvement or change of biodiversity due to the project interventions such as revetments, embankment, road construction and others will be ultimately determined comparing the present and past status of biodiversity in the area. The detailed methodology for monitoring program is given in Appendix 1. Selection of the biodiversity monitoring sites by category and indicator groups to be monitored Category Water body Fish Herpeto- Birds Vegetation Dolphins Location Intervention Type catch fauna Jamuna Y Y Y Y Y Potential Main River/Chars impact interventions area (revetment, Beel/flood Y Y Y Y embankment, plain Bangladesh Water Development Board F-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Category Water body Fish Herpeto- Birds Vegetation Dolphins Location Intervention Type catch fauna road) Canal/linking Y Y river Other Beel/flood Y Y Y Y interventions plain (Regulators, Canal/linking Y Y Y culverts, fish river passes, markets, Jamuna Y Y Y Y Y ramps, river/chars crossings, etc.) Left bank Y Y Y Y Y Cumulative Down stream Y Y impact area Up stream Y Y Country side Y Y Y Beel/flood Y Y Y Y plain Control No project Chars Y Y Y Y Y area interventions Jamuna River Y Y Y Y Y / chars Time frame The baseline study will be carried out over a period of one year covering all seasons. The development of conservation areas will be carried out in the second year. The monitoring will be carried out during the entire construction period and for two years after the construction period. Detailed terms of reference for the consultant input will be developed by PMU during initial stages of project implementation. The consultant team will submit a detailed work plan based on these TOR, which will be reviewed and approved by PMU/BWDB prior to initiation of the work. Reporting requirements The Consultant will prepare and submit the following reports and deliverables during the course of the project:  Inception Report (within one month after mobilization of the consultant indicating detailed work plan)  Monthly Progress Reports (from second month onwards – in the first week of every month)  Draft Seasonal Baseline Report (for every season with the time line agreed in the inception report)  Draft Complete Baseline Report (within 14 months from mobilization)  Final Complete Baseline Report (within 16 months from mobilization)  Protected Area Design Report (within 14 months from mobilization)  Capacity Building Plan (within 14 months from motivation) Bangladesh Water Development Board F-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)  Monitoring Reports on Construction Impacts (six monthly during construction)  Implementation of Conservation Programs (quarterly) Consultant Key Qualifications and estimated staffing requirement The consulting services will be open both national and international consulting firms. An association with a suitable national organization is recommended for international firms to complement consultant's local knowledge and experience. The consulting firms should have experience in carrying out similar assignments preferably international assignments of similar nature and World Bank funded projects, knowledge of field monitoring methodologies, and experience setting up and implementing conservation programs. The following key international and national staff will be required for carrying out the assignment. The consultants are free to propose a staffing plan and skill mix necessary to meet the objectives and scope of services. Man Position/Item months International Consultants 1 Hydro Ecologist/ Team Leader 30 2 Floodplain Ecologist 10 3 Protected Area Planner 10 National Consultants 1 Fish Biologist/Deputy Team Leader 40 2 Wildlife Specialist 30 3 Bird Expert 30 4 Vegetation Expert 20 5 Legal and policy Specialist 20 6 Tourism Specialist 20 7 Herpetologist 20 8 Limnologist 20 9 Conservation Specialist 20 10 GIS Specialist 30 International staff should have master’s degree with minimum of 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and monitoring related projects. Doctorate degree is preferable. National staff should have bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years of experience in biodiversity monitoring studies. Appendix 1 Proposed Methodology for monitoring of Fish catches and diversity For impact monitoring of RMIP intervention on “Fish Catch and Species Diversity� Catch Assessment Study will be undertaken in the RMIP intervened and controlled water bodies. Baseline data on Catch, fishing effort and species diversity of those water bodies are available. CPUE (Catch per Unit of Effort) of different fishing gears (Fishing Unit), total number of fishing units in operation and the number of species in the catch and their intensity/relative abundance of different species in the catch (to be determined by Shanon Bangladesh Water Development Board F-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Index) will be the measurable indicators of the project interventions on fish catches species diversity. CPUE: CPUE is generally defined as quantity of fish caught by a defined fishing unit of a particular type of fishing gear during a defined type period (An hour or a day etc.). Fishing Unit: Fishing unit is a fishing enterprise, which coincide with the ‘fishing economic unit consisting of the fishing craft (if used), fishing gear and fishers (Bazigos, 1974). The fishing unit/economic units will be also considered under two categories: (i) the usual fishing unit (UFU), composed of the boat, fishing gear and the fishers necessary to carry out the fishing operation; and (ii) a minor fishing unit, composed of fishing gears and fishers (without a fishing boat). Fisher/fisherman Anybody operating a gear will be considered as a fisherman and each of the gear will be considered as a single fishing unit. Catch assessment survey Catch assessment including gear survey will be performed in each of the intervention and control sites at 10 (ten) days interval on sampling basis by following methods: Fishing Effort Survey (FES) and Catch Assessment Survey (CAS) will be conducted on the sampling day for 24 hours from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. on the next day in two shifts (1) Day shift and (2) night shift. Anybody operating a gear will be considered as a fisherman and each of the gear will be considered as a single fishing unit. Day catch will be monitored and recorded by all time observation, while the night catch will be observed and recorded in the following morning in the fishing ground or landing center. All different types of fishing gear/fishing unit will be studied on sampling basis selected randomly, with fishers interviewed on each sampling day and data on the gear type, its length, width and mesh size, mode of operation, duration of fishing per day will be collected and recorded. Name of fisher, number of fish caught, and weight (gram) of the catch will be recorded by using a single pan balance. On the sampling day all different types (categories) of fishing gears/efforts (fishing unit) in operation on that day in specified area (part or entire water body) will be surveyed/counted and recorded as per Form-1. Then from each category of fishing gear (fishing unit), sample fishing unit selected at random will be studied for catch and effort data as per Form-2. Number of Katha (Brush shelter) under fishing (if any) and their catch will be recorded separately by species for inclusion in the catch of the water body. If the observed catch is in large quantity, then a sample of the observed catch will be taken randomly and species-wise number and weight of the fishes in the sample will be recorded as per Form-2. Number of sampling fishing unit to be studied will be selected on the following principals: Total no. of fishing units of a particular No. of fishing units to be type in operation on sampling day studied for each type of gear in operation 1 1 – 3 nos. All fishing units in operation Bangladesh Water Development Board F-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 2 4 – 10 nos. 3 fishing units 3 11–30 Nos. 4 -5 fishing units 4 31 and above 10% of the total units with minimum 5 units. The data will be analyzed statistically by using SPSS method for estimating CPUE, species-wise catch on monthly, quarterly and finally yearly basis. CPUE will be estimated based on the weight of fish caught during a fishing day (Catch per day per fishing unit). Fish species diversity will be obtained from the species-wise catch data by number and weight. Bangladesh Water Development Board F-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Form 1 IMPACT MONITORING – CATCH ASSESSMENT (RMIP) Format for Fishing Effort Survey (Gear Survey) Biologist : Location: Date : Upazila: Site No.: District: Site : Habitat: Beel/River/F. Plain/Chars/Other specify Sl. Gear Type Observed Number and Time No. (Name) With Boat Without Katha Fishing period Comments ( ) Boat fishing Start time End time ( ) ( ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Bangladesh Water Development Board F-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Form - 2 CATCH ASSESSMENT FORMAT Impact Monitoring of RMIP Fish Catch Assessment Form Day/Night Catch Site: _________________________________ Habitat: Date (Code: River-1, Canal-2, Beel-3, Floodplain-4, Char-5) 1. Information about Gear and Fishermen type 1.1 Gear: 1.2 No. of Gear: 1.3 Length (m): 1.4 Width (m): 1.5 Diameter (m): 1.6 Mesh size (cm) 1.7 Craft/boat: Boat/Donga 1.8 Fishers type: Professional/full time/part-time/subsistence 1.9 No. of person (Fishers): Male _____ Female _____ Total ______ 1.10 Name of the Fisher(Head): __________1.11 Villages: ___________________ 1.12 Total number of this type of gear operated today: 2. Fishing time 2.1 Fishing began at: 2.3 Time spent for present catch 2.2 Time of observation: 2.4 Observed catch (weight gm) 2.5 Expected to end at: 2.6 Expected fishing hour: 3. Species, number and weight (gm) of observed catch: (a) Species composition from total observed catch or sample (code): (code: Total catch=5, sample=6) (b) Weight of sample of observed catch: Species (Code) Number Weight Species (Code) Number Weight 4. Fishing rights (code): Bangladesh Water Development Board F-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of Enumerator: ________________________________ Fishing right Code, License-7, Permit-8, Leases-9, Free-10 List of Fishes (Species Code) Carp Species 41. Ranga Chanda, 1. Rui 42. Gol Chanda, 2. Catla 43. Lamba Chanda 3. Mrigel 44. Tepa, Potka 4. Kalibaus 45. Pabda, 5. Ghonia 46. Madu pabda, 6. Common carp (Carpio) 47. Kani pabda 7. Mirror Carp 48. Gutum, Snake Head 49. Gora gutom/Guchi Gutom 8. Soal 50. Naftani 9. Gojar 51. Chela, 10. Taki, Cheng Taki 52. Chep chela, 11. Telo Taki 53. Nerkeli chela 54. Moa Live Fish/ Cat fish/Featherback 55. Sar punti(Desi) 12 Koi 56. Tin Choka 13 Sing 57. Rani 14. Magur 58. Tatkini,Bata 15 .Boal 59. Chapila/Mamoli chapila 16. Air 60 Kuchia 17 Baghair 61. Senia (Eusufi) 18. Chital 62. Bacha 19. Foli 63. Hilsa (Jatka) 20. Rita 64 Baspata 65. Kazuli Small Fishes 66. Chaka/Gangina 21. Jat punti, 67. Dela 22. Tit punti, 68. Kachki Bangladesh Water Development Board F-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) 23. Jhili punti, 69. Shilong 24. Futani Punti 70. Ghaura 25. Khalisa 71. Peali 26. Tengra, 72. Poa 27. Bujuri Tengra 73. Batasi 28. Icha/Gura Icha/Chingri 74. Tapasi 29. Galda Chingri 75. Chewa 30. Kaikla 76. Anju 31. Guchi Baim 77. Baicha 32. Tara Baim 78. Kanpona 33. Sal Baim 79. Mola 34. Bele, 80. Meni/Bedi/Roina 35. Gugri Bila 36. Darkina 37. Khalisa, 38. Chuna Khalisa, 39. Lal khalisa 40. Chanda, Methodology for monitoring of Dolphins The following major activities will be carried out for monitoring of dolphins: Survey and monitoring of dolphin population This project aims to thorough survey dolphin population at specified transact line along the Jamuna river at regular interval. The preliminary information will come from the baseline monitoring reports and consultation with the experts involved with the baseline study. It will help to design the survey. A three man team will be formed for the survey. A medium to large-sized engine boat will be used for counting of dolphins in the rivers. The survey team will visit dolphin transact line and spotted the dolphin population. Usually three observers used to participate in dolphin count: one stationed on left-side of the boat, one in front and the third one on right side of the boat. Sometimes, four observers participated in the dolphin count. On each side (left or right) of the boat, the observers/counters covered particularly during monsoon, 500 meters open eye. The survey will be conducted in two periods – one in monsoon (August-October) and the other in dry season (January-February) in each year. So, one survey in monsoon (August – October) and two survey in dry seasons (Jan-Feb and Jan-Feb) will be conducted. Identification of dolphin hotspots: The survey team will count dolphin population at hotspots area which are already been identified in the baseline study and they will also Bangladesh Water Development Board F-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) monitor the population status and threats of their habitat and food and feeding behavior. Furthermore the team will also search the newly dolphin hotspots which are not identified in and around the transact area. GIS mapping: All information will be transferred into GIS database and maps produced to make a comparison between the past and present distribution scenario and to evaluate the threats and habitat, movement, nesting sites, etc., Methodology for monitoring of Herpetofauna Herpetofauna include Amphibia (frogs and toads) and Reptilia (turtles and tortoises, lizards, snakes and crocodilians). The RMIP include four major habitat categories :(1) wetlands/water bodies (beels, Rivers and ponds) (2) agricultural lands (iii) settlements/homesteads; and (iv) grass lands and char areas. So, both terrestrial and wetland habitats particularly broadcast aman rice plots (deepwater rice) and grasslands chars within RMIP location will be considered for the survey as specified in the baseline study. Best time for Herpetofauna survey is rainy season. However, for more specific study, the survey team will count species in two season (monsoon and dry). The broad activities for the herpetological survey are as follows: Literature review Identifying the transact line or specific site within RMIP project location and traversing for direct sighting of species by the survey team Data collection of herpetofauna in two season (monsoon and dry). Survey will done by at early morning and night at selected transects Preservation and taking photograph of uncommon herpetofauna for identification Discussion with local community people, local snake charmers and other stakeholders for identification of uncommon herpetofauna Data analysis and GIS Mapping of the survey area and transact line Methodology for monitoring of Birds and Water birds The bird survey will be carried out through field survey by applying different survey methods namely strip transact sampling, point sampling, opportunistic survey, focus group discussion methods in the identified transact line and some other project site where baseline monitoring survey was done; the methods are described in brief: Strip Transect Sampling: Strip transect sampling (Buckland et al. 2001) was found most suitable to estimate the population density. In this method the observer(s) slowly walk on a relatively straight line through the study area and count the objects from both sides. The initial location of the object is always considered, because the object is might move away after watching the observer(s). If any object is sighted beyond the pre-decided observation-range, or if the object is coming from the back (in order to avoid duplication), the observation is not recorded. The survey is conducted in early morning and late afternoons when the birds are most active. Transects are located in areas which are suitable in terms observation in each study site. Opportunistic survey: In opportunistic survey, any important or interesting observation/information is recorded at any time while in the field. This method is suitable Bangladesh Water Development Board F-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) for recording the occurrences, relative abundance and distribution of different species of birds and other birds. Focus group discussion: Focus Group Discussion will conducted in monitoring sites for gathering information on bird habitat condition, availability and seasonality of birds, migration of birds, etc. Major Activities for bird monitoring: Preparation of detail work plan and methodologies through consultation with team members and experts and literature review. Bird survey in two season (post-monsoon (November) and dry (January)) in the identified transacts line. Two surveys in winter (Jan and Jan) and one survey in post monsoon (Nov) will be carried out. Data compilation and threats identification Comparison of the data with previous census data and impact the rationality Identification of the major hotspots of birds in the project sites Wetland trees monitoring Success of wetland tree plantation will be evaluated based survival percentage (i.e., plantation establishment) through sample survey where plantation has been established by the project. The monitoring will be done for two different types of plantations: (1) for the trees planted surrounding the water bodies (Table 1) and (2) for distributed seedlings among the household (Table 2) in the project site. The data will be collected twice a year (one before monsoon and another in dry season). For evaluating tree plantations surrounding water bodies, initially baseline information of density (number of seedlings planted in a given area), diversity, average height and average collar diameter along the strips (if available) will be collected from the baseline reports and from project personnel. The present density, diversity, height and collar diameter will be collected through sample survey in the project sites by following simple random sampling procedure. The sampling intensity will be 10% (of the area) in the control sites and the intervened sites. For example, for canal plantation, the density will be measured per kilometer (Km) basis and the success and failure will be evaluated on the basis of survival percentage (the Table 1). On top of that, diversity, average height and average collar diameter will be calculated through sample survey. For evaluating seedling distributed to the households, number of seedlings distributed per household will be collected from project reports and their survival percentage will be evaluated. The growth related data (height and collar dia) will be collected performance will be investigated through sample field survey by following simple random sampling with a sampling intensity of 10%. Table 1: For monitoring trees and other vegetation surrounding water bodies Items Baseline Impact study Monitoring Success/Failure Control Intervened Control Intervened sites sites sites sites Number of baseline baseline Sample Sample Survival percentage seedlings/Km report, report survey survey (Density) project  80% and above- successful personnel plantation  60%-less than 80%- Moderate Bangladesh Water Development Board F-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Items Baseline Impact study Monitoring Success/Failure  Below 60%- Poor Diversity baseline baseline Sample Sample Higher diversity is desired report, report survey survey project personnel Average height baseline baseline Sample Sample Growth performance (m) report, report survey survey project personnel Average collar baseline baseline Sample Sample Growth performance diameter (cm) report, report survey survey project personnel Table 2: For monitoring trees distributed to the households Items Baseline (if Impact study Monitoring Success/Failure available) Number of baseline report, Sample survey (10% Survival percentage seedlings/household project personnel sampling intensity)  80% and above- successful plantation  60%-less than 80%- Moderate  Below 60%- Poor Average height (m) baseline report, Sample survey Growth performance project personnel Average collar baseline report, Sample survey Growth performance diameter (cm) project personnel Methodology for Participatory monitoring Participatory biodiversity monitoring team will be formed and trained. The major activities to be carried out are as follows. a. Development of participatory monitoring tools The monitoring methods and formats used for the monitoring of fish, birds, herpetofauna, trees and dolphins under this study will be customized for the members of the BMOs (Beel Monitoring Organization) who will undertake biodiversity monitoring of indicator species in future. The formats will be finalized through consultation with BMOs and pilot testing in the area. Matrix will be developed for all indicator faunal species showing the basic characteristics of the species in the project sites. The matrix will be used by the participatory monitoring team for identification of the indicator species during biodiversity monitoring survey. A sample of the matrix is shown below. Name of the Food and Identification Status Bird’s Census Status without Indicator habitat Characteristics Calling time this species (red bird species line) E-Purple -Resident bird of Easily -Once it was Can be All -Decreasing of this Photo Swamphen Bangladesh identifiable widely found easily around species indicates S-Porphyrio -Largely feed on in most of the identified the reducing the reeds porphyrio aquatic wetlands of by its year of the haor vegetation Bangladesh. calling -Not only Purple Bangladesh Water Development Board F-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) L- insects,small -Hard to be swamphen but also Kalim/Kayem fishes and larvae seen anywhere other birds, small -Builds nests except in the mammals, frog, inside the reed of haor turtle/tortoise and elevated land of fish will be reduced the haor in numbers as it is suitable for their breeding Fish Species Food and habitat Status without this species (red line) E- Rohi or Rohu -Natural breeding center. -If this fish decreases in the Tanguar Haor photo S-Labeo rohita area, Bangladesh’s most prosperous breeding -Rapidly growing center, the whole biodiversity of this area L-Rou -Survival of this fish is would be affected. interlinked with the depth - Living standards of the fishermen will of water decline -Thousands of fishermen - Protein crisis might occur sustain their livelihoods by Rohu fishing. Code: E- English name; S- Scientific name; L-Local name For data collection, separate format will be developed for the participatory monitoring team. A sample of participatory biodiversity monitoring format, which are being used in Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj, is given as follows. Bird’s name Number Obtained marks Purple Swamphen Census data: Marks:……………. Marking guidelines:0%=1,1-40%=2,41-60%=3,61-79%=4,80>=5 Formula of result calculation:7000*100/10,000=70%=if 7,000 birds seen in one census, Marks=3 Purple Swamphen= If 10,000 individuals are seen=100%= No management is required in case of scored more than 80% (5) marks If scored 4 management is going well If scored 3 management is required If scored 2 management is going down In case of not seen Red Line’s causes are clear b. Capacity building of biodiversity monitoring team: The interested members of BMOs having basic education skill will be selected for the biodiversity monitoring team. Several teams (each comprising of three educated local people interested in birds/nature conservation from villages/union) will be formed for the monitoring task. Local school teachers or even the students of schools and colleges could Bangladesh Water Development Board F-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) be considered for the team. The teams will be given training with field sessions so that they can collect, analyze/ interpret and present the biodiversity monitoring information. Bangladesh Water Development Board F-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex G. Terms of Reference for Floodplain Fisheries Development (including List of Khals and Beels with Recommended Improvements) Citation in main text (Volume I): Section 9.3.1.6. Background The lower Brahmaputra, named Jamuna in Bangladesh is one of largest rivers in the World. Following its avulsion (change of course) into the present day Jamuna River during the late 17th century, it has been constantly migrating westward and additionally widened by 50% from 8 to 12 km since the 1970s. These morphological changes have led to the loss of about 88,000 ha of floodplain from 1973 to 2014, affecting the ecology and livelihood of the floodplain dwellers by displacing hundreds and thousands of people. In addition to unpredictable riverbank erosion, floods are the other major natural hazard. While typically 20% of the country is flooded during the annual monsoon, severe floods have inundated up to two thirds of the country. The Government of Bangladesh through Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) is preparing the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) to reconstruct the existing degraded embankment and secure it against riverbank erosion along 137 km length from the Teesta River to the Jamuna Bridge. The program will be designed and implemented in three phases. A 50 km long priority reach between Simla and Hasnapara will be protected in Phase 1. Phase 2 covers the remaining 87 km while Phase 3 focuses on and the construction of a highway on the countryside of the new flood embankment. The entire program will be implemented over a period of 10 years. Objectives The historic BRE, built in the 1960s, has acted as a barrier to lateral fish migration between the Jamuna and floodplains and hydrological connectivity between the Jamuna and khals (small rivulets) and beels (depressions on floodplains), which are major floodplain fish habitats. This has caused significant reduction in the production of floodplain fisheries and affected the livelihoods of the fishermen. During EIA studies of Phase I, four areas within the Phase I area have been identified where re-establishing of ecological connectivity will help to restore the biodiversity of the area, particularly facilitating fish migration. Four fish passes have been designed to restore the lost connectivity and will be constructed by the contractor along with the embankment works. In addition two regulators are proposed to provide supplementary irrigation water in the floodplain areas during the flood/monsoon season in case of long dry spells. To complement the construction of fish passes, re-excavation of khals and beels will be carried out with community participation to further enhance the connectivity and improve fish habitat in the floodplain. In addition to restoring the connectivity through construction of fish passes and reexcavation of khals and beels, a comprehensive fisheries development program is proposed to restore the historical loss of floodplain fisheries through sustainable harvesting, which includes a series of programs such as community moblisation for operation and management of fish passes, training of fishermen, provision of fishing gear, and development of marketing facilities. The program will also cover formation and training of water management cooperatives for operation and maintenance of fish passes and regulators. Bangladesh Water Development Board Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The above activities including excavation of khals and beels will be carried out through community participation in order to ensure sustainability of the initiative (khals and beels need to be excavated on a regular basis) and also because this activity cannot be contracted out since the contractor would face problems in accessing the khals and beels. For community mobilization and overall monitoring and supervision of task, the BWDB will engage a firm or NGO. Detailed Scope of the Study Component 1: Preparation of Fisheries Development Plan The consulting/firm will prepare a detailed fisheries development plan after review of the EIA, carrying out additional studies and consultation with the relevant stakeholders. The plan will include prioritization of khals and beels to be excavated to maximize the potential of proposed fish passes, plan for excavation of khals and beels with community participation, identification of beneficiaries and formation of user communities for operation and management of fish passes and regulators, potential of fisheries development in the command area of proposed fish passes, and additional measures required to meet the objective of comprehensive fisheries development in the project area and their sustainability. The EIA study has identified Khals and beels in the Phase 1 area and and full list of them are given in Table 1. The EIA study has estimated that the proposed improvements will enhance the fisheries potential in the floodplain by 1880 tonnes per year. The assumptions behind this assessment are given in Appendix 1. These will be reviewed and verified during this study. Component 2: Community Moblisation and O&M Committees The firm/NGO will mobilize and sensitize the relevant communities and help them to form the committees for (i) carrying out the khals and beels excavation programs and (ii) operation and maintenance of fish passes and regulators. Component 3: Excavation of Khals and Beels The study in Component 1 will finalize the list of khals and beels to be excavated with reference to the regulators and fish passes being rehabilitated/constructed under the project, and also prioritize the excavation works. The extent of excavation will also be determined in the same way. Once the works are prioritized, the firm/NGO will prepare the excavation plan with the community participation. The plan will include the name of the khal/beel, the relevant community members, extent of excavation, timeframe of excavation, and disposal mechanism for the excavated silt. Generally this silt will be taken away by the local community for using it as a filling material of home their homesteads which remains in great demand in the area. The plan will also include the labor charges to be paid to the community members involved in excavation. The plan will be disseminated to ensure complete ownership of the entire activity. Subsequent to the above steps, community will initiate the khal excavation in accordance with the plan. The firm/NGO will maintain supervision and monitoring of the entire activity and will produce monthly reports to document and disseminate the excavation progress. Photographic record will be maintained of the entire activity. Complete record of the silt disposal will also be maintained to ensure that there is no inappropriate dumping of the excavated material. Bangladesh Water Development Board Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Component 4: O&M of Fish Passes and Regulators, and Other Initiatives. The firm/NGO will study the effectiveness of fish passes by studying the fish migration using under water video cameras and catch assessment surveys. The firm/NGO will develop a plan for effective operation and maintenance of fish passes and regulators and provide necessary training to the user committees/cooperatives responsible for O&M of these facilities. The firm/NGO will also implement other initiatives proposed in the fisheries development plan such as stocking of fingerlings in the beels and khals and training of the fisherman for sustainable harvesting, etc. Time frame The assignment will be carried out along with the construction of embankment works and excavation of khals and beels will be ready by the time construction of fish passes are completed. The embankment works will be carried out over a period of four years and hence the services of firm/NGO will be required for about five years to also cover one year of post construction period. Detailed terms of reference for the consultant input will be developed by PMU during initial stages of project implementation. The firm/NGO will submit a detailed work plan based on these TOR, which will be reviewed and approved by PMU/BWDB prior to initiation of the work. Reporting requirements The firm/NGO will prepare and submit the following reports and deliverables during the course of the project:  Inception Report (within one month after mobilization of the NGO indicating detailed work plan)  Monthly Progress Reports (from second month onwards – in the first week of every month and continue through out the assignment)  Draft Fisheries Development Plan (within 6 months from mobilization)  Final Fisheries Development Plan (within 8 months from mobilization)  Reports on O&M of Fish Passes (six monthly after construction of fish passes) Key Qualifications of NGOs and estimated staffing requirement A firm or NGO with experience in carrying out similar assignments preferably the projects funded by international donor agencies (World Bank, ADB, JICA, etc.), knowledge of fisheries development programs, and implementing community development programs will be selected. Key staff members required to carry out the assignment are given below. The fisheries specialist should have a bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years of relevant experience. The EMP implementation cost covers the cost associated with this activity including the cost of engaging the firm/NGO, the wages to be paid to the community members for excavation activity, and any other associated miscellaneous expenses. Man S.No. Position/Item months 1 Team Leader/Fisheries Specialist 40 2 Deputy Team Leader 40 3 Field Coordinators (2 no.) 80 4 Community Mobilisers (12 nos.) 360 Bangladesh Water Development Board Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Table 1: List of water bodies and enhancement measures needed to ensure functional connectivity between floodplain and the Jamuna river Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 1 Bahuli Khal 89.66168 24.47354 Connectivity with Jamuna has been It is connected with Jamuna at Have to be connected with the blocked by the BWDB embankment Nolka nearest canals that opened to at Diarbari of Khoksha union, the Jamuna river. Kajipur Sirajganj 2 Bagdumur Khal 89.69330 24.39480 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season Have to be connected with the blocked by the BWDB embankment nearest canals that opened to the Jamuna river. 3 Icamoti river 89.61576 24.48196 It is originated from Jamuna at Some parts of its dried up Fish pass needs at this position Sariakandi , Bogra and falls into the during dry season Hurasagar at Baghabari, Pabna 4 Bera daho 89.69330 24.39480 It is blessed with water from Jamuna, Dried up during dry season Re-excavation needed Sariakandi, Bogra and connected with Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna through Nolka river 5 Laxmi kola daho 89.55251 24.51404 It is blessed with water from Jamuna, Re-excavation needed Sariakandi, Bogra and connected with Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna through Nolka river 6 Boilar beel It is blessed with water from Jamuna, Rich in fish biodiversity and Re-excavation needed Sariakandi, Bogra support livelihood to the surrounding people 7 Fuljhor river 89.53297 It is blessed with water from Jamuna, Re-excavation needed Sariakandi, Bogra and connected with Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna through Nolka river 8 Degree para khal 89.67097 24.53584 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at The proposed Balighugri Fish Bangladesh Water Development Board G-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow (Icamoti river) blocked by the BWDB embankment different places pass will facilitate water flow at Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, throughout the year. Re- Sirajganj excavation needed. Water start to flow from Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, Sirajganj and it meets with Nolka river and finally falls into Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna 9 Degree para khal 89.67140 24.53576 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at The proposed Balighugri Fish (Icamoti river) blocked by the BWDB embankment different places pass will facilitate water flow at Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, throughout the year. Re- Sirajganj excavation needed. Water start to flow from Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, Sirajganj and it meets with Nolka river and finally falls into Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna 10 Degree para khal 89.67079 24.53590 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at The proposed Balighugri Fish (Icamoti river) blocked by the BWDB embankment different places pass will facilitate water flow at Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, throughout the year. Re- Sirajganj excavation needed. Water start to flow from Balighugri of Channgacha, sadar, Sirajganj and it meets with Nolka river and finally falls into Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna 11 Aminpur beel 89.65938 24.54013 It is blessed with water from Icamoti The proposed Balighugri Fish river pass will enrich its fish biodiversity and overall agricultural production. Re- excavation needed. 12 Dattabari Daho 89.63949 24.54805 Durind rainy season it gets water The proposed Balighugri Fish from Icamoti river and connected pass will facilitate more water Bangladesh Water Development Board G-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow with Baghbati beel to it. Re-excavation needed. 13 Bahuka khal 89.65561 24.56011 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at If the wanted regulator is blocked by the BWDB embankment different places constructed water flow will be near Bahuka bazar of Ratankandi, normal, Need to re-excavate. sadar, Sirajganj Water start to flow from Bahuka bazar of Ratankandi , sadar, Sirajganj and it meets with Nolka river and finally falls into Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna The khal is divided into two branches in this point ; 1. One branch meet again with the degree para khal (Icamoti river) 2. The second part falls into the Jamuna at Baghabari , Pabna 14 Bahuka khal 89.65595 24.56020 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at If proposed regulator is blocked by the BWDB embankment different places constructed water flow will be near Bahuka bazar of Ratankandi, normal. sadar, Sirajganj Water start to flow from Bahuka bazar of Ratankandi , sadar, Sirajganj and it meets with Nolka river and finally falls into Jamuna again at Baghabari, Pabna The khal is divided into two branches in this point ; 1. One branch meet again with the degree para khal (Icamoti river) 2. The second part falls into the Jamuna at Baghabari , Pabna 15 Bahuka- Gojaria 89.65436 24.56743 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at If they wanted regulator is khal blocked by the BWDB embankment different places constructed water flow will be near Chowdhury bari, Ratankandi, normal Bangladesh Water Development Board G-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow sadar, Sirajganj Need re-excavation about 1.5 km from Chowdhurybari 16 Gojaria khal (Part 89.64542 24.55981 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at If the wanted regulator is of Bahuka khal) blocked by the BWDB embankment different places constructed water flow will be near Chowdhury bari, Ratankandi, normal sadar, Sirajganj 17 Soratol Khal 89.63643 24.56538 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Dried up during dry season at The proposed Ratankandi blocked by the BWDB embankment different places culvert will facilitate water at Suvogacha, Ratankandi, sadar, flow to it Sirajganj Get water from Banaijan khal and have connection with Icamoti river 18 Khamar gati khal 89.62269 24.55285 It gets water from Bahuka- Gojaria Dried up during dry season at If proposed Bahuka regulator is khal and meets with Icamoti river different places constructed water flow will be through Brammagacha normal 19 Bahuka- Gojaria 89.62292 24.54940 Water flow and depth quite khal well in this point 20 Baghbati beel 89.61644 24.53864 It gets water from Bahuka- Gojaria Perinnial beel If proposed Bahuka regulator is khal and Icamoti river during rainy constructed water flow will be season normal 21 Baghbati beel 89.61102 24.53899 Re-excavation needed. 22 Icamoti river 89.60017 24.54520 Re-excavation needed. 23 Icamoti river 89.59996 24.54534 Re-excavation needed. 24 Icamoti river 89.59985 24.54542 Re-excavation needed. 25 Icamoti river 89.59874 24.54614 Re-excavation needed. 26 Icamoti river 89.61088 24.53813 Re-excavation needed. 27 Baghbati beel 89.61063 24.53795 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 28 Baghbati beel 89.64029 24.52005 Re-excavation needed. 29 Dublai beel 89.63970 24.51554 It gets water from Icamoti river Rich in fish biodiversity and Re-excavation needed. during rainy season support livelihood to the surrounding people 30 Pata beel 89.64901 24.53479 It gets water from Icamoti river Rich in fish biodiversity and Re-excavation needed. during rainy season support livelihood to the surrounding people 31 Bandhob beel 89.65004 24.53060 Re-excavation needed. 32 Badaila beel 89.66149 24.50610 - No existence No existence 33 Chilgacha bridge 89.64003 24.58013 Get water from Banaijan khal and Re-excavation needed. moves towards Soratol khal 34 Banaijan khal 89.64654 24.59599 Re-excavation needed. Starting point of Banaijan Khal 35 Kurala Beel 89.64363 24.59636 No existence; converted into Re-excavation needed. agriculture land 36 Patagram Khal 89.64182 24.60700 Re-excavation needed. (Baoikhola khal) 37 Dublai beel 89.64348 24.62118 Rich in fish biodiversity and If proposed Bahuka regulator is support livelihood to the constructed water flow will be Get water from Banaijan khal surrounding people normal 38 Hunahanthor beel 89.64160 24.60024 If proposed Bahuka regulator is constructed water flow will be Get water from Banaijan khal normal 39 Paikertali Daho 89.64005 24.66932 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Re-excavation needed. blocked by the BWDB embankment 40 Halot khal 89.63930 24.66793 Connectivity with Jamuna has been Re-excavation needed. blocked by the BWDB embankment , connected with Banaijan khal 41 Halot khal 89.63876 24.66695 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 42 Halot khal 89.63840 24.66523 Re-excavation needed. 43 Halot khal 89.63799 24.66519 Re-excavation needed. 44 Halot khal 89.63773 24.66519 Re-excavation needed. 45 Kunkunia Daho 89.63309 24.66938 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 46 Kunkunia Daho 89.63256 24.66942 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 47 Kunkunia Daho 89.63266 24.67018 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 48 Kunkunia Daho 89.63325 24.67039 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 49 Kunkunia Daho 89.63406 24.67013 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 50 Kunkunia Daho 89.63538 24.66955 Closed water body Re-excavation needed. 51 Chalita Danga 89.60832 24.66266 Re-excavation needed. Daho Closed water body 52 Paroli beel 89.60061 24.66002 Re-excavation needed. 53 Paroli beel 89.60047 24.66017 Re-excavation needed. 54 Paroli beel 89.60023 24.66034 Re-excavation needed. 55 Paroli beel 89.59675 24.65963 Re-excavation needed. 56 Paroli beel 89.59365 24.65883 Re-excavation needed. 57 Sonamukhi river 89.56406 24.65128 Re-excavation needed. 58 Paikpara kola 89.55166 24.66154 Connect with Icamoti river during rainy season Re-excavation needed. 59 Chokibari khal 89.55060 24.65016 Re-excavation needed. 60 Chokibari khal 89.55059 24.64899 Re-excavation needed. 61 Chokibari khal 89.55098 24.64590 Re-excavation needed. 62 Sonamukhi river 89.55133 24.64374 (Icamoti river) Re-excavation needed. 63 Sholli beel 89.54406 24.64648 No connection with Jamuna and Icamoti River Re-excavation needed. 64 Icamoti river 89.55570 24.63639 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 65 Icamoti river 89.55935 24.62645 Re-excavation needed. 66 Chatla beel 89.56878 24.60757 Connected with Icamoti Re-excavation needed. 67 Sonaidanga beel 89.58535 24.59346 Connected with Icamoti Re-excavation needed. 68 Icamoti river 89.58594 24.60362 Re-excavation needed. 69 Icamoti river 89.59377 24.61765 Re-excavation needed. 70 Kachihara khal 89.59588 24.62603 Get water from Kachihara beel and Dried up during dry season at fall into Icamoti during rainy season different places water Re-excavation needed. 71 Kachihara khal 89.59881 24.62541 Re-excavation needed. 72 Kachihara khal 89.59941 24.62706 Re-excavation needed. 73 Kachihara khal 89.60216 24.62624 Re-excavation needed. 74 Aziz morar Daho 89.61810 24.62626 Connected with Dublai beel Re-excavation needed. 75 Gandhail Daho 89.63000 24.60845 Re-excavation needed. 76 Gandhail Daho 89.63804 24.60125 Re-excavation needed. 77 Khokshabari daho 89.68393 24.47791 Re-excavation needed. 78 Khalifa potti Daho 89.68366 24.48085 Re-excavation needed. 79 Khalifa potti Daho 89.68349 24.48325 Re-excavation needed. 80 Khalifa potti Daho 89.67703 24.49436 Re-excavation needed. 81 Icamoti river 89.59623 24.54525 Re-excavation needed. 82 Koiccha beel 89.58709 24.54177 Once connected with Icamoti river Re-excavation needed. 83 Kali bari beel 89.57187 24.53009 Connected with Brammagacha river Re-excavation needed. 84 Chandpur daho 89.56605 24.52730 Connected with Jugi Daho Re-excavation needed. 85 Jugi daho 89.55717 24.52691 Connected with Laxikhola Daho and Fuljhor river Re-excavation needed. 86 Jugi daho 89.55634 24.52602 Re-excavation needed. 87 Laxmikhola Daho 89.55362 24.51917 Connected with B6 and B 7 Re-excavation needed. 88 Taltola Khal 89.54434 24.52985 Connected with Nolka river Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 89 Bailar daho 89.55395 24.54366 Connected with Nolka river through Jugidaho Re-excavation needed. 90 Sholir daho 89.56019 24.54623 Get water from Kutubpur, Sariakandi, Bogra Re-excavation needed. 91 Mahishgari beel 89.56265 24.54375 Connected with Jamuna river Re-excavation needed. 92 HurJapanna beel 500 m south from 902 get water from Jamuna and moves towards Nolka 500 m south from 902 Re-excavation needed. 93 Muchi daho 89.56610 24.56032 Connect with Sadir daho and Boga daho Re-excavation needed. 94 Gobindapur danga 89.56467 24.56400 Closed Re-excavation needed. 95 Sadir daho 89.55871 24.57404 all type of fishes are found Connected with Fuljhor river here Re-excavation needed. 96 Barobari dado 89.55066 24.59087 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Sadir daho 97 Maizlani daho 89.54302 24.59458 Connected with Fuljhor river and Re-excavation needed. Icamoti river 98 Satdaho beel 89.55683 24.60296 Re-excavation needed. Connected with gopal nagor daho 99 Satdaho beel 89.55952 24.60139 Re-excavation needed. 100 Satdaho beel 89.56291 24.60199 Re-excavation needed. 101 Satdaho beel 89.56405 24.60365 Re-excavation needed. 102 Dakhir beel 89.56720 24.60855 Re-excavation needed. 103 Rudrabaria daho 89.52444 24.59469 Re-excavation needed. Closed 104 Tangrakhali daho 89.50934 24.59763 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Rudrabaria daho 105 Rudrabaria- 89.52641 24.59951 Re-excavation needed. Pirahati pond Closed Bangladesh Water Development Board G-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 106 Baliadanga beel 89.52418 24.60518 Closed; once connected with Bau and Re-excavation needed. Bangali river 107 Shitola beel 89.52383 24.61960 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Vasha beel 108 Chandiar dara 89.52825 24.63966 Re-excavation needed. 109 Icamoti river 89.54726 24.68830 Re-excavation needed. 110 Icamoti river 89.55146 24.69253 Re-excavation needed. 111 Icamoti river 89.55509 24.69335 Re-excavation needed. 112 Borobila khal 89.58667 24.71617 Get water from Chitulia beel and then moves towards Manos and then fall Re-excavation needed. into Bangali 113 Borobila khal 89.58919 24.72106 Re-excavation needed. 114 Manos river 89.57593 24.73605 Re-excavation needed. 115 Manos river 89.57550 24.73730 Re-excavation needed. 116 Choto Chikashi 89.57541 24.73853 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Manos river 117 Chikashi khal 89.56906 24.73718 Connected with Jamuna river and Re-excavation needed. Sonaimukhi khal 118 Sultanata pond 89.56254 24.73898 Re-excavation needed. Closed; man made 119 Chikashi beel 89.56375 24.74285 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Jamuna river 120 Chunipara khal 89.60487 24.74225 Connectivity with Jamuna has been blocked by the BWDB embankment , connected with Manos during rainy Re-excavation needed. season 121 89.60570 24.75468 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 122 89.60569 24.75825 Re-excavation needed. 123 Andhara beel 89.59713 24.76279 Get water from Jamuna river throughBari khal and meet with Bangali river after passing the Re-excavation needed. Dander beel 124 Danger beel 89.59276 24.76321 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Bangali Pen culture 125 89.58337 24.78865 Re-excavation needed. Pen culture 126 Burir beel 89.56433 24.79057 Connected with Bangali on 2 km Re-excavation needed. south 127 Valukatola Mochra 89.55876 24.77841 Re-excavation needed. 128 Bilai chati beel 89.56951 24.75076 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Jamuna 129 Harani beel 89.56729 24.75152 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Jamuna 130 Bognali beel 89.56975 24.76222 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Jamuna 131 Fish sanctuary on 89.53374 24.80312 Re-excavation needed. bangali river 132 Nayan beel 89.52835 24.76171 Re-excavation needed. Get water when Bangali overflows 133 Ghoramara beel 89.52333 24.74808 Re-excavation needed. Get water when Bangali overflows 134 Nander para khal 89.51768 24.75037 Re-excavation needed. 135 Nander para kola 89.51315 24.75345 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Nander para beel 136 Uttar Kanto nagar 89.51281 24.74619 Re-excavation needed. beel Connected with Nander para khal 137 Bangali branch 89.49290 24.75480 Re-excavation needed. 138 Bangali river 89.48886 24.75877 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow branch 139 89.48516 24.76425 Re-excavation needed. 140 Chokivati Daho 89.47973 24.78126 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Bangali river 141 Kharo khal 89.47749 24.77528 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Jamuna river 142 Chander beel 89.45283 24.79038 Re-excavation needed. Get water from kharo khal 143 Karotoya river 89.40497 24.74013 Re-excavation needed. 144 Bagomara beel 89.42257 24.73449 Re-excavation needed. Get water from takur beel 145 Durga danga beel 89.42328 24.73920 Re-excavation needed. Rain water Fish culture is practised 146 Sonaidanga beel 89.43215 24.74156 Get water from Bangali river through Community based fisheries Re-excavation needed. Kashpata khal management 147 Satbeela 89.43452 24.74504 Get water from Bangali river through Re-excavation needed. Kashpata khal Fish culture is practised 148 Beel pui 89.43835 24.74597 Get water from Bangali river through Re-excavation needed. Kashpata khal and Satbeela 149 Kachugari beel 89.44924 24.74556 Get water from Bangali river through Re-excavation needed. Cholmari khal 150 Kashpathar khal 89.45717 24.75674 Re-excavation needed. 151 Kashpathar beel 89.45085 24.75305 Get water from Bangali river through Kashpata khal and Karotoya river Re-excavation needed. via Madla canal 152 Bagtumari beel 89.44770 24.75289 Re-excavation needed. 153 Vhabra beel 89.44488 24.75544 Get water from Bangali river through Re-excavation needed. Kashpata khal 154 Karotoya river 89.44739 24.62760 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 155 Bangali 89.47812 24.61754 Re-excavation needed. 156 Bangali 89.46523 24.62604 Re-excavation needed. 157 Karotoya river 89.47432 24.63037 Re-excavation needed. meets with Bangali 158 Paddy field 89.46753 24.60966 Re-excavation needed. 159 Satra beel 89.46122 24.61151 Re-excavation needed. Closed Pen culture is practised 160 Sujabaz Daho 89.39687 24.80644 Re-excavation needed. Connected with karotoya 161 Karotoya river 89.40605 24.80666 Re-excavation needed. 162 Dighar beel 89.44632 24.81971 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Bangali 163 Pirir daho 89.45170 24.81626 Re-excavation needed. Connected with Bangali 164 Dharma gacha 89.45706 24.81232 Re-excavation needed. Daho Closed 165 Sonakanidoya daho 89.46321 24.81052 Get water from Branch of Bangali Re-excavation needed. river/ Mohisaban khal 166 Branch of Bangali 89.46529 24.79370 Re-excavation needed. 167 Karotoya river 89.38919 24.82735 Re-excavation needed. 168 Angari beel 89.40704 24.84187 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Karotoya 169 Karotoya 89.41679 24.84209 Re-excavation needed. 170 Karotoya 89.42217 24.84446 Re-excavation needed. 171 Karotoya 89.42276 24.84586 Re-excavation needed. 172 Dholir beel Re-excavation needed. Get water from Karotoya Bangladesh Water Development Board G-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 173 Dhondhonia beel 89.41430 24.86742 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Karotoya and Bangali 174 Dhondhonia beel 89.41386 24.86840 Re-excavation needed. 175 Nolar beel 89.41061 24.86907 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Karotoya 176 Kusar beel 89.42342 24.87745 Get water from Karotoya and Bangali Re-excavation needed. via Dhondhonia beel 177 Upar danga beel 89.42840 24.86907 Get water from Karotoya and Bangali Re-excavation needed. via Dhondhonia beel and Kusar beel 178 Nurail beel 89.39532 24.91359 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Karotoya and Bangali 179 Nurail beel 89.39527 24.91603 Re-excavation needed. 180 Nurail beel 89.39503 24.91614 Re-excavation needed. 181 Marajan khal 89.41873 24.90452 Re-excavation needed. 182 Singar beel 89.42564 24.90241 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Bangali River 183 Do beel 89.42564 24.90241 Re-excavation needed. Get water from Bangali River Merged with Singar beel 184 Hapania -Shaghat 89.44408 24.90150 Re-excavation needed. beel Get water from Singer 185 Naruamala khal 89.45493 24.90198 Re-excavation needed. 186 Icamoti river 89.46289 24.90291 Re-excavation needed. 188 Gorar beel 0.5 km east- Re-excavation needed. north from 1006 189 Nizkakza beel 89.48751 24.93151 Get water from Bangali River Re-excavation needed. 191 Suk daho khal 89.51324 24.94915 Re-excavation needed. 192 Boira khal 89.53643 24.96608 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 193 Suk daho beel 0.5 km north Re-excavation needed. from 1010 Get water from Bangali River 194 Mahicharan beel 89.46846 24.91093 Re-excavation needed. 195 Branch of Icamoti 89.48320 24.87175 Re-excavation needed. 196 Branch of Icamoti 89.49667 24.86076 Re-excavation needed. 197 Branch of Icamoti 89.50040 24.85955 Re-excavation needed. 198 Branch of Icamoti 89.50349 24.85308 Re-excavation needed. 199 Branch of Icamoti 89.50686 24.85143 Re-excavation needed. 200 Bejora beel 89.39543 24.81822 Re-excavation needed. 201 Khaura jan beel 89.45013 24.79272 Re-excavation needed. 202 Khaura jan beel 89.45725 24.78784 Re-excavation needed. 203 Machbari beel 89.46482 24.78668 Re-excavation needed. 204 Sonaikhali khal 89.49549 24.77695 Meet with Bangali at 1.5 km south- Re-excavation needed. west 205 Bangali 89.49316 24.75472 Re-excavation needed. 206 Nimgachi beel 89.50155 24.75198 Re-excavation needed. 207 Nimgachi khal 89.51022 24.75119 Meet with Bangali at 0.25 km north- Re-excavation needed. west 208 Nander para khal 89.51787 24.75032 Re-excavation needed. 209 Chara gari Matchra 89.53926 24.77685 Re-excavation needed. 210 khal 89.55307 24.79847 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 211 Kutubpur khal 89.58432 24.80751 Re-excavation needed. 212 Kutubpur khal 89.58185 24.80804 Re-excavation needed. 213 Branch of Bangali 89.56434 24.80184 Re-excavation needed. 214 Bangali river 89.56655 24.80478 Re-excavation needed. 215 Bangali and 89.56491 24.80923 kutubpur meet Re-excavation needed. point 216 Kazla beel 2 km north- east Re-excavation needed. from 1042 217 Meet point of 89.56628 24.80983 Kazla and kutubpur Re-excavation needed. khal 218 Kholsha bari beel 89.57743 24.80746 Connected with Kutubpur khal Re-excavation needed. during rainy season 219 Meet point of 89.58508 24.80691 Manos river and Re-excavation needed. kutubpur khal 220 Kutubpur - Manos 89.58766 24.81208 Re-excavation needed. beel Merged with Manos river 221 Kutubpur - Manos 89.58769 24.81228 Re-excavation needed. beel Merged with Manos river 222 Branch of Belai 89.57469 24.86299 Re-excavation needed. river 223 Bangali river 89.57147 24.86721 Re-excavation needed. 224 Molar beel 89.57145 24.87070 Re-excavation needed. Closed 225 Deuli beel 89.57267 24.91768 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name of the water Co-ordinate Present situation of water Problem/Connectivity Mitigation / work needed body Longitude Latitude flow 226 Vagir beel 89.55803 24.92871 Get water from Bangali and again meet with Bangali via Deuli beel and Re-excavation needed. Taijur para khal 227 Taijur para khal 89.56252 24.92269 Re-excavation needed. 228 Taijur para khal 89.56242 24.91901 Re-excavation needed. 229 Meet point of 89.56255 24.91980 Bangali and Taijur Re-excavation needed. para khal 230 Bangali river 89.56763 24.89481 Re-excavation needed. 231 Manos river 89.58050 24.80426 Re-excavation needed. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Appendix 1 Write-up on the fisheries potential assessment and requirements for effective fish migration Fish migration pattern in the Jamuna river dependent area: On the basis of the fish behavior, mainly related to migration and reproduction, the fish species of the Jamuna river can be divided in two groups: “whitefish� and “blackfish� (Sao-Leang and Dom Saveun, 1955). “Blackfish� species are able to tolerate the de- oxygenated water conditions of dry season floodplain water-bodies and may spend most of their lives in a single water-body. These include species such as snakeheads (Channidae), catfish (Heteropneustidae) and climbing perch (Anabas testudineus). “Whitefish� migrate upstream and laterall y to the inundated floodplains adjacent to the river channel in the late dry season or early rainy season in order to spawn in the nutrient- rich waters. The eggs and larvae of these species are drifting downstream and are entering the floodplain with the floodwater, where they feed on the developed plankton. At the end of the rainy season, the adults and young of the year escape/migrate to the main river channel in order to avoid the harsh conditions of the floodplain during the dry season. Migration and spawning of the major carp in Bangladesh was first studied by Tsai and Ali in 1983-85 (Tsai & Ali, 1986). They found that the major carp in Bangladesh was comprised of three stocks: the Brahmaputra stock, Padma stock and the Upper Meghna stock. The Brahmaputra stock is the largest stock in Bangladesh, and its spawning grounds are located in the Southern tributaries of the Brahmaputra river in the Assam Hills and Letha Range, Assam, India (Alikhuni, 1957 and Jhingran, 1991). Upstream migration of adult major carps in the Jamuna/Brahmaputra River starts in March, coinciding with the gradual rise of water level. Spawning starts in May, with the onset of the Southwest monsoon, and continues until the end of July (Azadi, 1985, Shaha and Haque, 1976 and Tsai and Ali, 1986). Timing of fish migration: 15 March - Broodstock (berried fish) starts migration towards upstream 15 April to 30 May - Most of the matured broods complete either partial or full breeding i.e. eggs/spawn, so need connectivity with the adjacent floodplains to facilitate drifting downstream migration. 01 to 30 July - Most of the fingerlings enter into the floodplains. After that, only lately recruited spawn/eggs drifted down to the floodplain. 15 September to 30 October - Adults and young fishes migrate to the main river channel. Criteria for fish migration: A very little information on the swimming and migration pattern of the fish and shrimp species is available. Considering all the limitation a detail study has carried out on the species life cycle and habitat, their migration pattern, responses to the water velocity, spawning season, seasonal occurrence and abundance, tidal condition, water depth, hydrological parameters, etc. by IUCN in 2005 (Chowdhury, M.S.M., 2005). Bangladesh Water Development Board G-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Fish migration is most commonly brought about by a behavioral response to currents. However, the nature of this response can change during the life cycle of the species. The most fundamental change is between active upstream migration, usually undertaken by adults moving to their spawning grounds, and the passive or combined active/passive downstream migrations of juveniles. River discharge provides the essential directional cues to physiologically prepared fishes to move upstream, whilst also offering increased resistance to progress. Some fish tend to follow their migratory pathways against the resistance of the current in one of two ways. Pelagic and some near bottom dwelling species move near the surface of the water, Illumination and not the time of day is the principal criterion for movement, hence the fullness of the moon is important in determining the timing of migrations. Species which rely upon mainly tactile orientation, for many of the catfishes, move against the current close to the bottom or near the banks at night. The moon or other sources of light can inhibit migratory movement of these species. The early floods are not only important for transporting carp hatchlings, but they also carry a large number of other species. The development and drift of other species, such as Chanda spp., and Glossogobius spp. and species of prawn correspond to later peaks in river discharge in August and September. Early water flow in March-April from the upper regime also influences the downstream migration of the prawn brood. Fish normally migrate at an intermediate cruising speed and only rarely at maximum speed. If water velocity in the main river channel exceeds their swimming ability, the fish will move closer to the bank where velocities are generally slower. The presence of turbulence or whirlpools tends to disorientate the fish. The swimming speeds of bottom fish tend to be rather lower than those of pelagic species, of the order of 0.5-1.0 times the body length sec-1 compared to 3-4 times the body length sec-1 for pelagic species. Nevertheless, the rate of progress upstream is often similar, since the bottom fish are moving in slower currents. Water velocity is the main initial stimulus to upstream migration, and there are two indices which define the ability of the current to stimulate movement and the ability of the fish to respond. These are Threshold water Velocity (Vthr) the minimum water velocity which lead to an orientation reaction against the current (value remain between 1-30cm sec-1) and Critical Velocity (Vcr) at which minimum water velocity fish begin to be carried away by the water flow. The Vthr and Vcr vary with size of fish and also according to the species or category of fish. Typically, bottom dwellers have critical velocities 2-3 times lower than those for species living in mid or upper level of the water column. For these species there is a tendency for threshold velocities to be high and critical velocities to be low. The reverse is true for pelagic species. Fish are also generally attracted to faster currents: attracting velocities are frequently 0.6-0.8 m sec-1 of the Vcr. For a wide selection it could be 0.7-0.9 m sec-1 (Malevanchik and Nikonorov, 1984)i.e. 1.0 meter/sec. But maximum water velocity need to the orientation of the fish movement is generally remains within 0.3 meter sec-1 (approximately). Critical velocity (Vcr) of current should be in between 0.6-0.8 meter sec-1 (approximately). Minimum water depth will be required 0.8-1.0 meter in both side of the structure. Head difference should be maintained as 1-1.2 meter. One final factor which is known to affect the performance and response of migratory fishes to water velocity is temperature. Maximum swimming speed affects both by temperature and length of the fish. The higher the temperature and length of the fish Bangladesh Water Development Board G-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) species the higher of current velocity and faster the swimming speed of the fish. The hydrostatic pressure caused by head difference across water control structures may sometimes be sufficient to kill hatchlings and berried fish female. Effectivity of the fish migration through fish pass: Effectivity of the fish pass structure depends on the timing for hatchlings migration and fish mortality rate. The figures given in the following table showed effectivity (%) of the proposed fish passes at different invert level (LWL of the Jamuna river at Jamuna Bridge): Period L.W.L of Flood Proposed Depth of Percentage Age of fish Jamuna at Plain Level Invert level Canal from of EGB Year (mPWD) (mPWD) Flood Effectivity (2000-09) Plain (mPWD) (m) Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 (Col Col 5 (Col Col 6 Col 7 2-1.0 to 1.2 3-Col 4) m) 01 Apr 5.90 11.00 4.90 6.10 0% - 15 Apr 6.60 11.00 5.60 5.40 100% Eggs/spawn 01 May 7.50 11.00 6.50 4.50 90% Eggs/spawn 15 May 7.80 11.00 6.80 4.20 75% Eggs/spawn 01 Jun 8.40 11.00 7.40 3.60 50% Eggs/spawn 15 Jun 8.85 11.00 7.85 3.15 25% Eggs/spawn 30 Jun 9.40 11.00 8.40 2.60 10% Eggs/spawn 15 Sep 10.40 11.00 9.40 1.60 100% Young/Adult 30 Sep 10.60 11.00 9.60 1.40 100% Young/Adult 15 Oct 9.50 11.00 8.50 2.50 90% Young/Adult * Minimum water depth required in canal/khal 1-1.2 m with velocity <1m/sec Basis and Assumptions for Estimating the Increased Fish Production (discussed in Section 9.4.1.6) 1. Fish and Fisheries Resources Projection Methodology: Proposed interventions of the RMIP will have impact on the following Important Environmental Components (IEC) of the fish and fisheries resources: Fish habitat, Fish productivity, Fish production, Fish migration and Fish diversity. Among these IECs, quantitative projection was carried out on the impacts on Fish habitat, Fish productivity and Fish production. Potential impacts on other two IECs i.e. Fish migration and Fish diversity has measured qualitatively in different sections of the impact assessment chapter. These quantifications have been done considering two potential scenarios that could happen, which are - FWIP-without EMP (Future with Project-without EMP) and FWIP-with EMP (Future with project-with EMP). Bangladesh Water Development Board G-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Future projection of the selected IECs has been done based on the trend analysis done during this EIA and also other studies done in Bangladesh. The findings of the trend analysis and the future projection have then been amalgamated with expert judgment to make it realistic given emphasis on the type of the proposed interventions of the project and mode of operation. The trend analysis has been done using best fitted curve method that fits with the 30 years of historical data (1982-2012) on fish habitat, fish productivity and fish production of the project area published by FRSS (Fisheries Resources Survey System) and the regression factors has been used to project another 20 years (up to 2032), which is reasonably viable to estimate the impacts of the RMIP at the given scenarios. Different assumptions have been superimposed on the projected curves generated for bonding with the likelihood of the impacts of the proposed interventions. The methodology used in assessing the project impact on the fish and fisheries resources has done following the steps described in the Chowdhury, M. S. M., 20095. This similar method has been used in other similar impact assessment studies of Bangladesh. 1.1 Assumptions Each resource projection work needs to make some assumptions to adjust with real time scenarios. Considering all of the limiting factors related to projecting fisheries resources four (4) assumptions were made for each of the two scenarios to conduct the fish forecasting up to 2032. However, assumptions given as follows have been verified through stakeholder consultations and Key Informant Interviews before using in the estimation. The impacts of similar other projects e.g. FCDI/FCD, River Bank Protection, River Restoration and Dredging, etc. in other aquatic areas were also compared during finalizing the assumptions. The assumptions were: 1.1.1 Scenario 01: FWIP-without EMP Assumption 1: Baseline production scenario (2012) was considered as the best scenario in the recent past when estimating the moderate productivity rate of the different fish habitats. Assumption 2: Area of the riverine fish habitats of the project influence area (Jamuna river and its Kole/embayments) will remain constant, whereas countryside fish habitats, i.e. Canals, Beel, Flood plain and Pond areas will be changed. Assumption 3: Natural declining trend of fish production will continue at its current tendency that happened due to loss of connectivity between the Jamuna River and its flood plains (including canals and beels) after construction of the BRE. Assumption 4: Area of culturable and derelict ponds will shift gradually into the culture ponds category and hence the production rate will also increase. 1.1.2 Scenario B: FWIP-with EMP Assumption 1: Country best average production scenario for different habitat types was considered as the best when estimating the moderate expansion rate of different fish habitats of the project influence area. 5 Chowdhury, M.S.M., 2009. FISHERIES RESOURCES PROJECTION ALONG WITH DEVELOPMENT OF METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS FISH WATER DEMAND IN BANGLADESH FOR 2050. M.Sc Dissertation under the M.Sc Programme on the Aquatic Resources Development (ARD), Institute of Aquaculture (IoA), University of Stirling (UoS), Stirling, United Kingdom, Year 2008-09, Reg. 1425844. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-20 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Assumption 2: Area of the capture fish habitats of the project influence area, i.e. the Jamuna river and its Kole/embayments, Canals, Beel and Floodplain will remain constant, whereas area of the culture fish habitats i.e. Culture ponds will be increased. Assumption 3: Natural declining trend of fish production will be stopped and perform reversely (i.e. increasing trend) due to the restoration of the lost connectivity between the Jamuna River and its flood plains (including canals and beels). Assumption 4: Area of culturable and derelict ponds will shift gradually into the culture ponds category and hence the production rate will also increase. Moreover, the availability of wild fish fry from the Jamuna river will ensure higher production rate. 1.2 Steps of estimation Both national and regional fish production, habitat area and the production rate for different years have been projected for different fisheries categories. Marine fisheries production has been calculated separately and not included in the regional estimation due to its wide biological dimensions. The steps used in the projection estimation were as follows: Step 1: Converted regional fisheries resources data were arranged in a time series order (1981-2012) for 30 years in excel sheet for each region by habitat type. (Table 2) Step 2: Trend (best fitted curve) analysis was carried out using above mentioned historical time series data to make projections for the future. In most of the cases linear regression projection was taken as the best curve fitted for resources forecasting of the regional fish habitats. The equations, those have given the most significant value of R2 were considered as the best for future projection. (Table 2) Step 3: A common projection tabulator table was developed for minimizing error in projection estimation. The regression equations, those generated from the excel trend line analysis were used in the tabulator table for projecting the following years. In that case, if trend analysis was done using 30 years’ data (30 representing the year 2012) than the tabulation would use 31 for projecting the resources of the year 2013 and so on. (Table 2) Step 4: The estimated results generated from trend analysis were adjusted with the national development plans/strategies and also with the proposed interventions (Table 2). The best historical fish production rate for each habitat type was used as the checking point for unrealistic production curves at regional level. Flat production rate was imposed in cases where negative and unrealistic trends were found. Additionally, over optimistic results those were derived from the best-fitted curve analyses have been discarded and balanced either by: o best year production rate of that habitat in the region where the project located; or o imposing the value of government sectoral strategies, future development plans and project interventions. Bangladesh Water Development Board G-21 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Step 5: Level of accuracy of the projected result was checked with the normal trend of production of the FRSS published data for the consecutive years till now and other projection works. (Table 2) Table 2: Dummy figures of the five steps of fish impact assessment projections Step 1: Data arrangement in time series (30 yrs) order Step 2: Trend analysis SC_Beel_Capture_Inland y = 3E-05x + 0.0001 R2 = 0.8283 using best fitted curve 0.0008 0.0007 0.0006 Million M. ton 0.0005 0.0004 0.0003 Beel_Time series 0.0002 0.0001 Linear (Beel_Time series) 0.0000 0 5 10 15 20 Year Step 3: Using R2 value and the best fitted equation in the tabulation sheet Step 4: Checking and smoothening unrealistic and overoptimistic results Bangladesh Water Development Board G-22 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Step 5: Level of accuracy checking . Bangladesh Water Development Board G-23 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex H. Emission Factors Citation in main text (Volume I): Section 9.4.3.2. Emission Factors for Equipment to be Used during Construction Equipment Emission Factors (lb/hr) ROG CO NOX SOX PM CO2 CH4 N2O Concrete Mixer Concrete Static Mixer 0.25 M3 0.0075 0.0386 0.0475 0.0001 0.0023 6.3 0.0007 0.0003048 Concrete Vibrator 0.0075 0.0386 0.0475 0.0001 0.0023 6 0.0007 0.0003048 Concrete Batching Plant (Computerized) Batch/Mix RCC Plant 500 m3/hr 0.1525 0.5829 0.9172 0.0010 0.0851 83.1 0.0138 0.0061903 Asphalt Plant Capacity 20 Ton 0.1927 0.5215 0.4545 0.0006 0.0462 44.0 0.0174 0.0078241 Bull-Dozer Komatsu D-85 0.2545 0.7124 2.1985 0.0021 0.0942 183 0.0230 0.0103347 Bull-Dozer 90 HP 0.2209 0.8528 1.6304 0.0015 0.0945 129 0.0199 0.0089691 Bull-Dozer 120 HP 0.2209 0.8528 1.6304 0.0015 0.0945 129.5 0.0199 0.0089691 Bull-Dozer 200 HP 0.2545 0.7124 2.1985 0.0021 0.0942 183 0.0230 0.0103347 Front End Loader Front End Loader 1.5 M3 0.1045 0.4187 0.6404 0.0007 0.0576 58.9 0.0094 0.0042419 Front End Loader 2.5 M3 0.1312 0.6288 1.0135 0.0012 0.0583 106 0.0118 0.0053287 Front End Loader 3.00 M3 0.1330 0.3838 1.3129 0.0017 0.0462 149 0.0120 0.0054 Grader Road Roller Tandem Roller (10 Ton to 12 Ton ) 0.0392 0.3801 0.2647 0.0007 0.0137 59.0 0.0035 0.0015925 Tandem Vibratory Roller 1.5 Ton 0.0392 0.3801 0.2647 0.0007 0.0137 59.0 0.0035 0.0015925 Dumpers/Trucks Truck Mercedes 10W (500 ft³ (14.16 0.1533 0.7593 1.1072 0.0014 0.0666 125 0.0138 0.0062243 M³) Capacity) Dumper 10 Ton Capacity 0.1533 0.7593 1.1072 0.0014 0.0666 125 0.0138 0.0062243 Excavator (Chain Excavator) Hitachi 220 0.1183 0.5220 0.7300 0.0009 0.0657 73.6 0.0107 0.0048023 Hitachi 200 0.1183 0.5220 0.7300 0.0009 0.0657 73.6 0.0107 0.0048023 Power Generators 150 KVA 0.0157 0.0698 0.1063 0.0002 0.0061 10.2 0.0014 0.0006363 250 KVA 0.0276 0.0951 0.1632 0.0002 0.0096 17.6 0.0025 0.0011217 Diesel Delivery Truck Diesel Delivery Truck with 100 mm 0.034 0.3304 0.0336 0.0004 0.0036 44.094 0.0032 0.002 (4 “) diameter Pump, 6000 Liters Diesel Delivery Truck with 100 mm 0.034 0.3304 0.0336 0.0004 0.0036 44.094 0.0032 0.002 (4") Diameter Pump, 10,000 Liters (Capacity) Bitumen Distributor Truck Capacity 2000 Ton 0.034 0.3304 0.0336 0.0004 0.0036 44.094 0.0032 0.002 Dewatering Pump Dewatering Pump with Delivery 0.0386 0.1051 0.1803 0.0002 0.0117 19.5 0.0035 0.0015671 Pipe 4" Ø (Diesel) Bangladesh Water Development Board H-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Equipment Emission Factors (lb/hr) ROG CO NOX SOX PM CO2 CH4 N2O Asphalt Recycling & Cold Milling Machine Asphalt Recycling Machine 0.0185 0.0632 0.1170 0.0002 0.0045 15.3 0.0017 0.0007518 Source: US South Coast Air Quality Management District - OFFROAD Model Mobile Source Emission Factors (http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/ceqa/air-quality-analysis-handbook/off-road-mobile- source-emission-factors). Bangladesh Water Development Board H-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex I. Environmental Codes of Practice Citation in main text (Volume I): Section 9.4.3.2. ECoP 1: Waste Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source General Waste Soil and water pollution The Contractor shall from the improper  Develop waste management plan for various management of wastes specific waste streams (e.g., reusable waste, and excess materials flammable waste, construction debris, food from the construction waste etc.) prior to commencing of construction sites. and submit to CSC for approval.  Organize disposal of all wastes generated during construction in an environmentally acceptable manner. This will include consideration of the nature and location of disposal site, so as to cause less environmental impact.  Minimize the production of waste materials by 3R (Reduce, Recycle and Reuse) approach.  Segregate and reuse or recycle all the wastes, wherever practical.  Prohibit burning of solid waste  Collect and transport non-hazardous wastes to all the approved disposal sites. Vehicles transporting solid waste shall be covered with tarps or nets to prevent spilling waste along the route  Train and instruct all personnel in waste management practices and procedures as a component of the environmental induction process.  Provide refuse containers at each worksite.  Request suppliers to minimize packaging where practicable.  Place a high emphasis on good housekeeping practices.  Maintain all construction sites in a cleaner, tidy and safe condition and provide and maintain appropriate facilities as temporary storage of all wastes before transportation and final disposal. Hazardous Health hazards and The Contractor shall Waste environmental impacts  Collect chemical wastes in 200 liter drums (or due to improper waste similar sealed container), appropriately labeled Bangladesh Water Development Board I-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source management practices for safe transport to an approved chemical waste depot.  Store, transport and handle all chemicals avoiding potential environmental pollution.  Store all hazardous wastes appropriately in bunded areas away from water courses.  Make available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials on-site during construction.  Collect hydrocarbon wastes, including lube oils, for safe transport off-site for reuse, recycling, treatment or disposal at approved locations.  Construct concrete or other impermeable flooring or secondary containment to prevent seepage in case of spills ECoP 2: Fuels and Hazardous Goods Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Fuels and Materials used in The Contractor shall hazardous construction have a  Prepare spill control procedures and submit the goods. potential to be a source plan for CSC approval. of contamination. Improper storage and  Train the relevant construction personnel in handling of fuels, handling of fuels and spill control procedures. lubricants, chemicals  Store dangerous goods in bunded areas on a top and hazardous of a sealed plastic sheet away from goods/materials on-site, watercourses. and potential spills from  Refueling shall occur only within bunded areas. these goods may harm the environment or  Make available MSDS for chemicals and health of construction dangerous goods on-site. workers.  Transport waste of dangerous goods, which cannot be recycled, to a designated disposal site approved by DoE.  Provide absorbent and containment material (e.g., absorbent matting) where hazardous material are used and stored and personnel trained in the correct use.  Provide protective clothing, safety boots, helmets, masks, gloves, goggles, to the Bangladesh Water Development Board I-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source construction personnel, appropriate to materials in use.  Make sure all containers, drums, and tanks that are used for storage are in good condition and are labeled with expiry date. Any container, drum, or tank that is dented, cracked, or rusted might eventually leak. Check for leakage regularly to identify potential problems before they occur.  Store hazardous materials above flood plain level.  Put containers and drums in temporary storages in clearly marked areas, where they will not be run over by vehicles or heavy machinery. The area shall preferably slope or drain to a safe collection area in the event of a spill.  Put containers and drums in permanent storage areas on an impermeable floor that slopes to a safe collection area in the event of a spill or leak.  Take all precautionary measures when handling and storing fuels and lubricants, avoiding environmental pollution.  Avoid the use of material with greater potential for contamination by substituting them with more environmentally friendly materials.  Return the gas cylinders to the supplier. However, if they are not empty prior to their return, they must be labeled with the name of the material they contained or contain, information on the supplier, cylinder serial number, pressure, their last hydrostatic test date, and any additional identification marking that may be considered necessary. ECoP 3: Water Resources Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Hazardous Water pollution from The Contractor shall Material and the storage, handling  Follow the management guidelines proposed Waste and disposal of in ECPs 1 and 2. hazardous materials and Bangladesh Water Development Board I-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source general construction  Minimize the generation of sediment, oil and waste, and accidental grease, excess nutrients, organic matter, litter, spillage debris and any form of waste (particularly petroleum and chemical wastes). These substances must not enter waterways, storm water systems or underground water tables Discharge from During construction The Contractor shall construction both surface and  Install temporary drainage works (channels sites groundwater quality and bunds) in areas required for sediment and may be deteriorated due erosion control and around storage areas for to construction construction materials activities in the river, sewerages from  Install temporary sediment basins, where construction sites and appropriate, to capture sediment-laden run-off work camps. The from site construction works will  Divert runoff from undisturbed areas around modify groundcover the construction site and topography  Stockpile materials away from drainage lines changing the surface water drainage patterns  Prevent all solid and liquid wastes entering of the area including waterways by collecting solid waste, oils, infiltration and storage chemicals, bitumen spray waste and of storm water. These wastewaters from brick, concrete and asphalt changes in hydrological cutting where possible and transport to an regime lead to approved waste disposal site or recycling increased rate of runoff, depot increase in sediment  Wash out ready-mix concrete agitators and and contaminant concrete handling equipment at washing loading, increased facilities off site or into approved bunded areas flooding, groundwater on site. Ensure that tires of construction contamination, and vehicles are cleaned in the washing bay effect habitat of fish (constructed at the entrance of the construction and other aquatic site) to remove the mud from the wheels. This biology. shall be done in every exit of each construction vehicle to ensure the local roads are kept clean. Soil Erosion Soil erosion and dust The Contractor shall and siltation from the material  Stabilize the cleared areas not used for stockpiles will increase construction activities with vegetation or the sediment and appropriate surface water treatments as soon as contaminant loading of practicable following earthwork to minimize surface water bodies. erosion  Ensure that roads used by construction vehicles are swept regularly to remove sediment.  Water the material stockpiles, access roads and bare soils on an as required basis to minimize dust. Increase the watering frequency during periods of high risk (e.g. high winds) Bangladesh Water Development Board I-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction Construction works in The Contractor Shall activities in the water bodies will  Dewater sites by pumping water to a sediment water bodies increase sediment and basin prior to release off site – do not pump contaminant loading, directly off site and effect habitat of fish and other aquatic  Monitor the water quality in the runoff from biology. the site or areas affected by dredge plumes, and improve work practices as necessary  Protect water bodies from sediment loads by silt screen or bubble curtains or other barriers  Minimize the generation of sediment, oil and grease, excess nutrients, organic matter, litter, debris and any form of waste (particularly petroleum and chemical wastes). These substances must not enter waterways, storm water systems or underground water tables.  Use environment friendly and nontoxic slurry during construction of piles to discharge into the river.  Reduce infiltration of contaminated drainage through storm water management design  Do not discharge cement and water curing used for cement concrete directly into water courses and drainage inlets. Drinking water Groundwater at shallow The Contractor Shall depths is contaminated  Pumping of groundwater shall be from deep with arsenic and hence aquifers of more than 300 m to supply arsenic not suitable for drinking free water. Safe and sustainable discharges are purposes. to be ascertained prior to selection of pumps.  Tube wells will be installed with due regard for the surface environment, protection of groundwater from surface contaminants, and protection of aquifer cross contamination  All tube wells, test holes, monitoring wells that are no longer in use or needed shall be properly decommissioned Depletion and pollution  Install monitoring wells both upstream and of groundwater downstream areas near construction yards and resources construction camps to regularly monitor the water quality and water levels.  Protect groundwater supplies of adjacent lands Bangladesh Water Development Board I-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) ECoP 4: Drainage Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Excavation and Lack of proper drainage The Contractor shall earth works, for rainwater/liquid  Prepare a program for prevent/avoid standing and waste or wastewater waters, which CSC will verify in advance and construction owing to the confirm during implementation yards construction activities harms environment in  Provide alternative drainage for rainwater if the terms of water and soil construction works/earth-fillings cut the contamination, and established drainage line mosquito growth.  Establish local drainage line with appropriate silt collector and silt screen for rainwater or wastewater connecting to the existing established drainage lines already there  Rehabilitate road drainage structures immediately if damaged by contractors’ road transports.  Build new drainage lines as appropriate and required for wastewater from construction yards connecting to the available nearby recipient water bodies. Ensure wastewater quality conforms to the relevant standards provided by DoE, before it being discharged into the recipient water bodies.  Ensure the internal roads/hard surfaces in the construction yards/construction camps that generate has storm water drainage to accommodate high runoff during downpour and that there is no stagnant water in the area at the end of the downpour.  Construct wide drains instead of deep drains to avoid sand deposition in the drains that require frequent cleaning.  Provide appropriate silt collector and silt screen at the inlet and manholes and periodically clean the drainage system to avoid drainage congestion  Protect natural slopes of drainage channels to ensure adequate storm water drains.  Regularly inspect and maintain all drainage channels to assess and alleviate any drainage congestion problem.  Reduce infiltration of contaminated drainage through storm water management design Ponding of Health hazards due to  Do not allow ponding of water especially near water mosquito breeding the waste storage areas and construction camps Bangladesh Water Development Board I-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source  Discard all the storage containers that are capable of storing of water, after use or store them in inverted position ECoP 5: Soil Quality Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Filling of Sites Soil contamination will The Contractor shall with dredge occur from drainage of  Ensure that dredged sand used for land filling spoils dredged spoils shall be free of pollutants. Prior to filling, sand quality shall be tested to confirm whether soil is pollution free. Sediments shall be properly compacted. Top layer shall be the 0.5 m thick clay on the surface and boundary slopes along with grass. Side Slope of Filled Land of 1:2 shall be constructed by suitable soils with proper compaction as per design. Slope surface shall be covered by top soils/ cladding materials (0.5m thick) and grass turfing with suitable grass.  Leaching from the sediments shall be contained to seep into the subsoil or shall be discharged into settling lagoons before final disposal.  No sediment laden water in the adjacent lands near the construction sites, and/or wastewater of suspended materials excessive of 200mg/l from dredge spoil storage/use area in the adjacent agricultural lands. Storage of Spillage of hazardous The Contractor shall hazardous and and toxic chemicals  Strictly manage the wastes management plans toxic chemicals will contaminate the proposed in ECP1 and storage of materials in soils ECP2  Construct appropriate spill contaminant facilities for all fuel storage areas  Establish and maintain a hazardous materials register detailing the location and quantities of hazardous substances including the storage, use of disposals  Train personnel and implement safe work practices for minimizing the risk of spillage  Identify the cause of contamination, if it is reported, and contain the area of contamination. Bangladesh Water Development Board I-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source The impact may be contained by isolating the source or implementing controls around the affected site  Remediate the contaminated land using the most appropriate available method to achieve required commercial/industrial guideline validation results Construction Erosion from The Contractor shall material stock construction material  Protect the toe of all stockpiles, where erosion piles stockpiles may is likely to occur, with silt fences, straw bales contaminate the soils or bunds ECoP 6: Erosion and Sediment Control Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Clearing of Cleared areas and  Reinstate and protect cleared areas as soon as construction slopes are susceptible possible. sites for erosion of top soils,  Mulch to protect batter slopes before planting that affects the growth of vegetation which  Cover unused area of disturbed or exposed causes ecological surfaces immediately with mulch/grass imbalance. turfings/tree plantations Construction The impact of soil The Contractor shall activities and erosion are (i) Increased  Locate stockpiles away from drainage lines material run off and stockpiles sedimentation causing a  Protect the toe of all stockpiles, where erosion greater flood hazard to is likely to occur, with silt fences, straw bales the downstream, (ii) or bunds destruction of aquatic  Remove debris from drainage paths and environment in nearby sediment control structures lakes, streams, and  Cover the loose sediments and water them if reservoirs caused by required erosion and/or deposition of sediment  Divert natural runoff around construction damaging the spawning areas prior to any site disturbance grounds of fish, and  Install protective measures on site prior to (iii) destruction of construction, for example, sediment traps vegetation by burying  Control drainage through a site in protected or gullying. channels or slope drains  Install ‘cut off drains’ on large cut/fill batter slopes to control water runoff speed and hence erosion Bangladesh Water Development Board I-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source  Observe the performance of drainage structures and erosion controls during rain and modify as required. ECoP 7: Top Soil Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Land clearing Earthworks will impact The Contractor shall and earth the fertile top soils that  Strip the top soil to a depth of 15 cm and store works are enriched with in stock piles of height not exceeding 2m. nutrients required for plant growth or  Remove unwanted materials from top soil like agricultural grass, roots of trees and similar others. development.  The stockpiles will be done in slopes of 2:1 to reduce surface runoff and enhance percolation through the mass of stored soil.  Locate topsoil stockpiles in areas outside drainage lines and protect from erosion.  Construct diversion channels and silt fences around the topsoil stockpiles to prevent erosion and loss of topsoil.  Spread the topsoil to maintain the physico- chemical and biological activity of the soil. The stored top soil will be utilized for covering all disturbed area and along the proposed plantation sites  Prior to the re-spreading of topsoil, the ground surface will be ripped to assist the bunding of the soil layers, water penetration and revegetation Transport Vehicular movement  Limit equipment and vehicular movements to outside ROW or within the approved construction zone temporary access roads  Construct temporary access tracks to cross will affect the soil concentrated water flow lines at right angles fertility of the agricultural lands  Plan construction access to make use, if possible, of the final road alignment  Use vehicle-cleaning devices, for example, ramps or wash down areas Bangladesh Water Development Board I-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) ECoP 8: Topography and Landscaping Project Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impact Source Land clearing Flood plains of the The Contractor shall and earth existing Project area  Ensure the topography of the final surface of all works will be affected by the raised lands (construction yards, approach roads, construction of various access roads, bridge end facilities, etc.) are project activities. conducive to enhance natural draining of Construction activities rainwater/flood water; especially earthworks will change topography  Keep the final or finished surface of all the and disturb the natural raised lands free from any kind of depression rainwater/flood water that insists water logging drainage as well as will  Undertake mitigation measures for erosion change the local control/prevention by grass-turfing and tree landscape. plantation, where there is a possibility of rain-cut that will change the shape of topography.  Cover immediately the uncovered open surface that has no use of construction activities with grass-cover and tree plantation to prevent soil erosion and bring improved landscaping ECoP 9: Sand Extraction Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Sand Sand extraction can The Contractor shall: extraction potentially impact the  not extract sand from the river bed in long aquatic habitat, water continuous stretches; alternate patches of river quality, and key aquatic bed will be left undisturbed to minimize the species and their food potentially negative impacts on the aquatic availability. habitat (about 50 m of riverbed to be left undisturbed between every 100 m stretch of sand extraction).  not collect large quantities of sand from any single location  not excavate deeper than 2 m at any single location.  not carry out sand extraction near chars that have sensitive habitats  not carry out sand extraction during the night particularly near the chars  obtain approval from CSC before starting sand Bangladesh Water Development Board I-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source extraction from any location.  carry out sand extraction from sand bars to the extent possible.  maintain record of all sand extraction (quantities, location shown on map, timing, any sighting of key species)  provide silt fences, sediment barriers or other devices around the extraction areas to prevent migration of sediment rich water in to the river channels.  refuel of barges and boats with a proper care to avoid any spills.  make available spill kits and other absorbent material at refueling points on the barges.  properly collect, treat and dispose the bilge water from of barges, and boats.  regularly service all waterborne plant as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and be inspected daily prior to operation. CSC will:  carry out survey of the area prior to sand extraction  identify any sensitive receptors/habitats (eg, turtle nesting area, birds colony) at or near the proposed sand extraction locations.  determine ‘no-go’ areas for sand extraction, based upon the above survey,  monitor the activity to ensure that the contractor complies with the conditions described earlier.  survey the area after sand extraction to identify any left over impacts. ECoP 10: Air Quality Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction Air quality can be The Contractor shall vehicular adversely affected by  Fit vehicles with appropriate exhaust systems traffic vehicle exhaust and emission control devices. Maintain these emissions and devices in good working condition. combustion of fuels.  Operate the vehicles in a fuel efficient manner Bangladesh Water Development Board I-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source  Cover haul vehicles carrying dusty materials moving outside the construction site  Impose speed limits on all vehicle movement at the worksite to reduce dust emissions  Control the movement of construction traffic  Water construction materials prior to loading and transport  Service all vehicles regularly to minimize emissions  Limit the idling time of vehicles not more than 2 minutes Construction Air quality can be The Contractor shall machinery adversely affected by  Fit machinery with appropriate exhaust systems emissions from and emission control devices. Maintain these machinery and devices in good working condition in combustion of fuels. accordance with the specifications defined by their manufacturers to maximize combustion efficiency and minimize the contaminant emissions. Proof or maintenance register shall be required by the equipment suppliers and contractors/subcontractors  Focus special attention on containing the emissions from generators  Machinery causing excess pollution (e.g. visible smoke) will be banned from construction sites  Service all equipment regularly to minimize emissions  Provide filtering systems, duct collectors or humidification or other techniques (as applicable) to the concrete batching and mixing plant to control the particle emissions in all its stages, including unloading, collection, aggregate handling, cement dumping, circulation of trucks and machinery inside the installations Construction Dust generation from  Water the material stockpiles, access roads and activities construction sites, bare soils on an as required basis to minimize material stockpiles and the potential for environmental nuisance due to access roads is a dust. Increase the watering frequency during nuisance in the periods of high risk (e.g. high winds). Stored environment and can materials such as gravel and sand shall be be a health hazard. covered and confined to avoid their being wind- Bangladesh Water Development Board I-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source drifted  Minimize the extent and period of exposure of the bare surfaces  Reschedule earthwork activities or vegetation clearing activities, where practical, if necessary to avoid during periods of high wind and if visible dust is blowing off-site  Restore disturbed areas as soon as practicable by vegetation/grass-turfing  Store the cement in silos and minimize the emissions from silos by equipping them with filters.  Establish adequate locations for storage, mixing and loading of construction materials, in a way that dust dispersion is prevented because of such operations  Crushing of rocky and aggregate materials shall be wet-crushed, or performed with particle emission control systems ECoP 11: Noise and Vibration Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction Noise quality will be The Contractor shall vehicular deteriorated due to  Maintain all vehicles in order to keep it in good traffic vehicular traffic working order in accordance with manufactures maintenance procedures  Make sure all drivers will comply with the traffic codes concerning maximum speed limit, driving hours, etc.  Organize the loading and unloading of trucks, and handling operations for the purpose of minimizing construction noise on the work site Construction Noise and vibration The Contractor shall machinery may have an impact on  Appropriately site all noise generating people, property, fauna, activities to avoid noise pollution to local livestock and the residents natural environment.  Use the quietest available plant and equipment  Modify equipment to reduce noise (for example, noise control kits, lining of truck Bangladesh Water Development Board I-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source trays or pipelines)  Maintain all equipment in order to keep it in good working order in accordance with manufactures maintenance procedures. Equipment suppliers and contractors shall present proof of maintenance register of their equipment.  Install acoustic enclosures around generators to reduce noise levels.  Fit high efficiency mufflers to appropriate construction equipment  Avoid the unnecessary use of alarms, horns and sirens Construction Noise and vibration The Contractor shall activity may have an impact on  Notify adjacent landholders prior any typical people, property, fauna, noise events outside of daylight hours livestock and the natural environment.  Educate the operators of construction equipment on potential noise problems and the techniques to minimize noise emissions  Employ best available work practices on-site to minimize occupational noise levels  Install temporary noise control barriers where appropriate  Notify affected people if major noisy activities will be undertaken, e.g. pile driving  Plan activities on site and deliveries to and from site to minimize impact  Monitor and analyze noise and vibration results and adjust construction practices as required.  Avoid undertaking the noisiest activities, where possible, when working at night near the residential areas ECoP 12: Protection of Flora Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Vegetation Local flora are The Contractor shall clearance important to provide  Reduce disturbance to surrounding vegetation shelters for the birds, offer fruits and/or  Use appropriate type and minimum size of timber/fire wood, machine to avoid disturbance to adjacent protect soil erosion and vegetation. Bangladesh Water Development Board I-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source overall keep the  Get approval from supervision consultant for environment very clearance of vegetation. friendly to human-  Make selective and careful pruning of trees living. As such damage where possible to reduce need of tree removal. to flora has wide range of adverse  Control noxious weeds by disposing of at environmental impacts. designated dump site or burn on site.  Clear only the vegetation that needs to be cleared in accordance with the plans. These measures are applicable to both the construction areas as well as to any associated activities such as sites for stockpiles, disposal of fill and construction of diversion roads, etc.  Do not burn off cleared vegetation – where feasible, chip or mulch and reuse it for the rehabilitation of affected areas, temporary access tracks or landscaping. Mulch provides a seed source, can limit embankment erosion, retains soil moisture and nutrients, and encourages re-growth and protection from weeds.  Return topsoil and mulched vegetation (in areas of native vegetation) to approximately the same area of the roadside it came from.  Avoid work within the drip-line of trees to prevent damage to the tree roots and compacting the soil.  Minimize the length of time the ground is exposed or excavation left open by clearing and re-vegetate the area at the earliest practically possible.  Ensure excavation works occur progressively and re-vegetation done at the earliest  Provide adequate knowledge to the workers regarding nature protection and the need of avoid felling trees during construction  Supply appropriate fuel in the work caps to prevent fuel wood collection ECoP 13: Protection of Fauna Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Bangladesh Water Development Board I-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction The location of The Contractor shall activities construction activities  Limit the construction works within the can result in the loss of designated sites allocated to the contractors wild life habitat and habitat quality,.  check the site for animals trapped in, or in danger from site works and use a qualified person to relocate the animal Impact on migratory The Contractor shall birds, its habitat and its  Not be permitted to destruct active nests or active nests eggs of migratory birds  Minimize the tree removal during the bird breeding season. If works must be continued during the bird breeding season, a nest survey will be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to commence of works to identify and located active nests  Minimize the release of oil, oil wastes or any other substances harmful to migratory birds to any waters or any areas frequented by migratory birds. Vegetation Clearance of vegetation The Contractor shall clearance may impact shelter,  Restrict the tree removal to the minimum feeding and/or breeding required. and/or physical destruction and  Retain tree hollows on site, or relocate severing of habitat hollows, where appropriate areas  Leave dead trees where possible as habitat for fauna  Fell the hollow bearing trees in a manner which reduces the potential for fauna mortality. Felled trees will be inspected after felling for fauna and if identified and readily accessible will be removed and relocated or rendered assistance if injured. After felling, hollow bearing trees will remain unmoved overnight to allow animals to move of their own volition. Construction Illegal poaching  Provide adequate knowledge to the workers camps regarding protection of flora and fauna, and relevant government regulations and punishments for illegal poaching. ECoP 14: Protection of Fisheries Bangladesh Water Development Board I-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction The main potential The Contractor shall activities in impacts to fisheries are  Ensure the riverine transports, vessels and River hydrocarbon spills and ships are well maintained and do not have oil leaks from riverine leakage to contaminate river water. transport and disposal of wastes into the river  Contain oil immediately on river in case of accidental spillage from vessels and ships and in this regard, make an emergency oil spill containment plan to be supported with enough equipment, materials and human resources  Do not dump wastes, be it hazardous or non- hazardous into the nearby water bodies or in the river Construction The main potential The Contractor shall activities on the impacts to aquatic flora  follow mitigation measures proposed in ECoP land and fauna River are 3 : Water Resources Management and EC4: increased suspended Drainage Management solids from earthworks erosion, sanitary discharge from work camps, and hydrocarbon spills Filling of ponds for site The Contractor shall preparation will impact  Inspect any area of a water body containing the fishes. fish that is temporarily isolated for the presence of fish, and all fish shall be captured and released unharmed in adjacent fish habitat  Install and maintain fish screens etc. on any water intake with drawing water from any water body that contain fish ECoP 15: Road Transport and Road Traffic Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction Increased traffic use The Contractor shall vehicular of road by  Prepare and submit a traffic management plan to traffic construction vehicles the CSC for his approval at least 30 days before will affect the commencing work on any project component movement of normal involved in traffic diversion and management. road traffics and the safety of the road-  Include in the traffic management plan to ensure users. uninterrupted traffic movement during construction: detailed drawings of traffic arrangements showing all detours, temporary Bangladesh Water Development Board I-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source road, temporary bridges temporary diversions, necessary barricades, warning signs / lights, and road signs.  Provide signs at strategic locations of the roads complying with the schedules of signs contained in the Bangladesh Traffic Regulations.  Install and maintain a display board at each important road intersection on the roads to be used during construction, which shall clearly show the following information in Bangla:  Location: chainage and village name  Duration of construction period  Period of proposed detour / alternative route  Suggested detour route map  Name and contact address/telephone number of the concerned personnel  Name and contact address / telephone number of the Contractor  Inconvenience is sincerely regretted. Accidents and  Restrict truck deliveries, where practicable, to spillage of fuels and day time working hours. chemicals  Restrict the transport of oversize loads.  Operate road traffics/transport vehicles, if possible, to non-peak periods to minimize traffic disruptions.  Enforce on-site speed limit ECoP 16: River Transport management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction The presence of The Contractor shall activities in construction and  Not obstruct other normal riverine transport River dredging barges, pipe while doing riverine transport and works lines and other construction activities  Identify the channel to be followed clearly in the river can cause using navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, hindrance and risks to and lighting the river traffic.  Provide proper buoyage, navigation lights and markings for bridge and dredging works to guide the other normal riverine transport Bangladesh Water Development Board I-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source  Keep regular and close contacts with Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) regarding their needs during construction of the project  Plan the river transport and transportation of large loads in coordination with BIWTA to avoid traffic congestions.  Provide signage for river traffic conforming to the BIWTA requirements  Position the dredge and pipeline in such a way that no disruption to the channel traffic will occur Accidents The Contractor shall  Prepare an emergency plan for dealing with accidents causing accidental sinking of the vessels and ships  Ensure sufficient equipment and staffs available to execute the emergency plans  Provide appropriate lighting to barges and construction vessels. ECoP 17: Construction Camp Management Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Siting and Campsites for The Contractor shall Location of construction workers  Locate the construction camps at areas which construction are the important are acceptable from environmental, cultural or camps locations that have social point of view. significant impacts such as health and  Consider the location of construction camps safety hazards on local away from communities in order to avoid social resources and conflict in using the natural resources such as infrastructure of water or to avoid the possible adverse impacts nearby communities. of the construction camps on the surrounding communities.  Submit to the CSC for approval a detailed layout plan for the development of the construction camp showing the relative locations of all temporary buildings and facilities that are to be constructed together with the location of site roads, fuel storage areas (for use in power supply generators), solid waste management and dumping locations, and drainage facilities, prior to the Bangladesh Water Development Board I-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source development of the construction camps.  Local authorities responsible for health, religious and security shall be duly informed on the set up of camp facilities so as to maintain effective surveillance over public health, social and security matters Construction Lack of proper Contractor shall provide the following facilities in the Camp infrastructure facilities campsites Facilities , such as housing,  Adequate housing for all workers water supply and sanitation facilities will  Safe and reliable water supply. Water supply increase pressure on from deep tube wells of 300 m depth that the local services and meets the national standards generate substandard  Hygienic sanitary facilities and sewerage living standards and system. The toilets and domestic waste water health hazards. will be collected through a common sewerage. Provide separate latrines and bathing places for males and females with total isolation by wall or by location. The minimum number of toilet facilities required is one toilet for every ten persons.  Treatment facilities for sewerage of toilet and domestic wastes  Storm water drainage facilities. Both sides of roads are to be provided with shallow v drains to drain off storm water to a silt retention pond which shall be sized to provide a minimum of 20 minutes retention of storm water flow from the whole site. Channel all discharge from the silt retention pond to natural drainage via a grassed swale at least 20 meters in length with suitable longitudinal gradient.  Paved internal roads. Ensure with grass/vegetation coverage to be made of the use of top soil that there is no dust generation from the loose/exposed sandy surface. Pave the internal roads of at least haring-bond bricks to suppress dusts and to work against possible muddy surface during monsoon.  Provide child crèches for women working construction site. The crèche shall have facilities for dormitory, kitchen, indoor and outdoor play area. Schools shall be attached to these crèches so that children are not deprived of education whose mothers are construction workers  Provide in-house community/common Bangladesh Water Development Board I-20 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source entertainment facilities. dependence of local entertainment outlets by the construction camps to be discouraged/prohibited to the extent possible. Disposal of Management of wastes The Contractor shall waste is crucial to minimize  Ensure proper collection and disposal of solid impacts on the wastes within the construction camps environment  Insist waste separation by source; organic wastes in one pot and inorganic wastes in another pot at household level.  Store inorganic wastes in a safe place within the household and clear organic wastes on daily basis to waste collector. Establish waste collection, transportation and disposal systems with the manpower and equipment/vehicles needed.  Dispose organic wastes in a designated safe place on daily basis. At the end of the day cover the organic wastes with a thin layer of sand so that flies, mosquitoes, dogs, cats, rats, are not attracted. One may dig a large hole to put organic wastes in it; take care to protect groundwater from contamination by leachate formed due to decomposition of wastes. Cover the bed of the pit with impervious layer of materials (clayey or thin concrete) to protect groundwater from contamination.  Locate the garbage pit/waste disposal site min 500 m away from the residence so that peoples are not disturbed with the odor likely to be produced from anaerobic decomposition of wastes at the waste dumping places. Encompass the waste dumping place by fencing and tree plantation to prevent children to enter and play with.  Do not establish site specific landfill sites. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in approval waste disposal sites. Fuel supplies Illegal sourcing of fuel The Contractor shall for cooking wood by construction  Provide fuel to the construction camps for their purposes workers will impact domestic purpose, in order to discourage them the natural flora and to use fuel wood or other biomass. fauna  Made available alternative fuels like natural gas or kerosene on ration to the workforce to Bangladesh Water Development Board I-21 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source prevent them using biomass for cooking.  Conduct awareness campaigns to educate workers on preserving the protecting the biodiversity and wildlife of the project area, and relevant government regulations and punishments on wildlife protection. Health and There will be a The Contractor shall Hygiene potential for diseases  Provide adequate health care facilities within to be transmitted construction sites. including malaria, exacerbated by  Provide first aid facility round the clock. inadequate health and Maintain stock of medicines in the facility and safety practices. There appoint fulltime designated first aider or nurse. will be an increased  Provide ambulance facility for the laborers risk of work crews during emergency to be transported to nearest spreading sexually hospitals. transmitted infections  Initial health screening of the laborers coming and HIV/AIDS. from outside areas  Train all construction workers in basic sanitation and health care issues and safety matters, and on the specific hazards of their work  Provide HIV awareness programming, including STI (sexually transmitted infections) and HIV information, education and communication for all workers on regular basis  Complement educational interventions with easy access to condoms at campsites as well as voluntary counseling and testing  Provide adequate drainage facilities throughout the camps to ensure that disease vectors such as stagnant water bodies and puddles do not form. Regular mosquito repellant sprays during monsoon.  Carryout short training sessions on best hygiene practices to be mandatorily participated by all workers. Place display boards at strategic locations within the camps containing messages on best hygienic practices Safety In adequate safety The Contractor shall facilities to the  Provide appropriate security personnel (police / construction camps home guard or private security guards) and may create security enclosures to prevent unauthorized entry in to problems and fire the camp area. hazards  Maintain register to keep a track on a head count of persons present in the camp at any Bangladesh Water Development Board I-22 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source given time.  Encourage use of flameproof material for the construction of labor housing / site office. Also, ensure that these houses/rooms are of sound construction and capable of withstanding wind storms/cyclones.  Provide appropriate type of firefighting equipment suitable for the construction camps  Display emergency contact numbers clearly and prominently at strategic places in camps.  Communicate the roles and responsibilities of laborers in case of emergency in the monthly meetings with contractors. Site Restoration of the The Contractor shall Restoration construction camps to  Dismantle and remove from the site all original condition facilities established within the construction requires demolition of camp including the perimeter fence and construction camps. lockable gates at the completion of the construction work.  Dismantle camps in phases and as the work gets decreased and not wait for the entire work to be completed  Give prior notice to the laborers before demolishing their camps/units  Maintain the noise levels within the national standards during demolition activities  Different contractors shall be hired to demolish different structures to promote recycling or reuse of demolished material.  Reuse the demolition debris to a maximum extent. Dispose remaining debris at the designated waste disposal site.  Handover the construction camps with all built facilities as it is if agreement between both parties (contactor and land-owner) has been made so.  Restore the site to its condition prior to commencement of the works or to an agreed condition with the landowner.  Not make false promises to the laborers for future employment in O&M of the project. Bangladesh Water Development Board I-23 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) ECoP 18: Cultural and Religious Issues Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Construction Disturbance from The Contractor shall activities near construction works to  Communicate to the public through community religious and the cultural and consultation and newspaper announcements cultural sites religious sites, and regarding the scope and schedule of contractors lack of construction, as well as certain construction knowledge on cultural activities causing disruptions or access issues cause social restriction. disturbances.  Do not block access to cultural and religious sites, wherever possible  Restrict all construction activities within the foot prints of the construction sites.  Stop construction works that produce noise (particularly during prayer time) shall there be any mosque/religious/educational institutions close to the construction sites and users make objections.  Take special care and use appropriate equipment when working next to a cultural/religious institution.  Stop work immediately and notify the site manager if, during construction, an archaeological or burial site is discovered. It is an offence to recommence work in the vicinity of the site until approval to continue is given by the CSC/PMU.  Provide separate prayer facilities to the construction workers.  Show appropriate behavior with all construction workers especially women and elderly people  Allow the workers to participate in praying during construction time  Resolve cultural issues in consultation with local leaders and supervision consultants  Establish a mechanism that allows local people to raise grievances arising from the construction process.  Inform the local authorities responsible for health, religious and security duly informed before commencement of civil works so as to maintain effective surveillance over public health, social and security matters Bangladesh Water Development Board I-24 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) ECoP 19: Worker Health and Safety Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source Best practices Construction works The Contractor shall may pose health and  Implement suitable safety standards for all safety risks to the workers and site visitors which shall not be less construction workers than those laid down on the international and site visitors leading standards (e.g. International Labor Office to severe injuries and guideline on ‘Safety and Health in deaths. The population Construction; World Bank Group’s in the proximity of the ‘Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines’) construction site and and contractor’s own national standards or the construction statutory regulations, in addition to complying workers will be with the national standards of the Government exposed to a number of of Bangladesh (e.g. `The Bangladesh Labor (i) biophysical health Code, 2006’) risk factors, (e.g. noise, dust, chemicals,  Provide the workers with a safe and healthy construction material, work environment, taking into account inherent solid waste, waste risks in its particular construction activity and water, vector specific classes of hazards in the work areas, transmitted diseases  Provide personal protection equipment (PPE) etc.), (ii) risk factors for workers, such as safety boots, helmets, resulting from human masks, gloves, protective clothing, goggles, behavior (e.g. STD, full-face eye shields, and ear protection. HIV etc.) and (iii) road Maintain the PPE properly by cleaning dirty accidents from ones and replacing them with the damaged construction traffic. ones.  Safety procedures include provision of information, training and protective clothing to workers involved in hazardous operations and proper performance of their job  Appoint an environment, health and safety manager to look after the health and safety of the workers  Inform the local authorities responsible for health, religious and security duly informed before commencement of civil works and establishment of construction camps so as to maintain effective surveillance over public health, social and security matters Child and pregnant The Contractor shall labor  not hire children of less than 14 years of age and pregnant women or women who delivered a child within 8 preceding weeks, in accordance with the Bangladesh Labor Code, 2006 Accidents Lack of first aid  Provide health care facilities and first aid facilities and health facilities are readily available. Appropriately Bangladesh Water Development Board I-25 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source care facilities in the equipped first-aid stations shall be easily immediate vicinity will accessible throughout the place of work aggravate the health  Document and report occupational accidents, conditions of the diseases, and incidents. victims  Prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring in the course of work by minimizing, so far as reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards. In a manner consistent with good international industry practice.  Identify potential hazards to workers, particularly those that may be life-threatening and provide necessary preventive and protective measures.  Provide awareness to the construction drivers to strictly follow the driving rules  Provide adequate lighting in the construction area and along the roads Construction Lack of proper The Contractor shall provide the following facilities Camps infrastructure facilities, in the campsites to improve health and hygienic such as housing, water conditions as mentioned in ECoP 17 Construction supply and sanitation Camp Management facilities will increase  Adequate ventilation facilities pressure on the local services and generate  Safe and reliable water supply. Water supply substandard living from deep tube wells that meets the national standards and health standards hazards.  Hygienic sanitary facilities and sewerage system. The toilets and domestic waste water will be collected through a common sewerage.  Treatment facilities for sewerage of toilet and domestic wastes  Storm water drainage facilities.  Recreational and social facilities  Safe storage facilities for petroleum and other chemicals in accordance with ECoP 2  Solid waste collection and disposal system in accordance with ECP1.  Arrangement for trainings  Paved internal roads.  Security fence at least 2 m height.  Sick bay and first aid facilities Water and Lack of Water  The contractor shall provide portable toilets at sanitation sanitation facilities at the construction sites, if about 25 people are facilities at the construction sites cause working the whole day for a month. Location Bangladesh Water Development Board I-26 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source construction inconvenience to the of portable facilities shall be at least 6 m away sites construction workers from storm drain system and surface waters. and affect their These portable toilets shall be cleaned once a personal hygiene. day and all the sewerage shall be pumped from the collection tank once a day and shall be brought to the common septic tank for further treatment.  Contractor shall provide bottled drinking water facilities to the construction workers at all the construction sites. Other ECPs Potential risks on The Contractor shall follow the following ECPs to health and hygiene of reduce health risks to the construction workers and construction workers nearby community and general public  ECoP 2: Fuels and Hazardous Goods Management  ECoP 4: Drainage Management  ECoP 10: Air Quality Management  ECoP 11: Noise and Vibration Management  ECoP 15: Road Transport and Road Traffic Management  ECoP 16: River Transport management Trainings Lack of awareness and The Contractor shall basic knowledge in  Train all construction workers in basic health care among the sanitation and health care issues (e.g., how to construction workforce, avoid malaria and transmission of sexually make them susceptible transmitted infections (STI) HIV/AIDS. to potential diseases.  Train all construction workers in general health and safety matters, and on the specific hazards of their work Training shall consist of basic hazard awareness, site specific hazards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures for fire, evacuation, and natural disaster, as appropriate.  Commence the malaria, HIV/AIDS and STI education campaign before the start of the construction phase and complement it with by a strong condom marketing, increased access to condoms in the area as well as to voluntary counseling and testing.  Implement malaria, HIV/AIDS and STI education campaign targeting all workers hired, international and national, female and male, skilled, semi- and unskilled occupations, at the time of recruitment and thereafter pursued throughout the construction phase on Bangladesh Water Development Board I-27 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Environmental Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Activity/ Impacts Impact Source ongoing and regular basis. This shall be complemented by easy access to condoms at the workplace as well as to voluntary counseling and testing. Bangladesh Water Development Board I-28 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex J. Assessment of Upstream Impacts Prepared by: Dr. Dave McLean, River Engineer/River Morphologist Reviewed by: Knut Oberhagemann, Team Leader, and Sharif Al Kamal, Advisor PMO Introduction Purpose This report summarizes information on potential upstream effects from the physical works that have been planned for the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)6. The effects that have been assessed include: (i) changes to discharge; (ii) changes to water levels; and (iii) changes to channel morphology such as scour, erosion, channel pattern. The upstream extent of the effects is defined at the border between Bangladesh and India. Supporting Information The draft Inception Report, describing the scope of work under the RMIP, was issued on February 17, 2014, and an inception workshop was held on February 25, 2014, followed by the draft final Inception Report on March 12, 2014 and the final version on March 24, 2014. Technical Note 1 was issued in March 2014. The purpose of this technical note was to assess alternative river bank protection works in terms of their hydraulic design requirements, observed long-term performance, capital cost and maintenance cost, and impacts to the surrounding river channel. The draft Numerical Modelling Annex was issued in September 2014 and an updated draft was submitted in December. This annex contains results of hydraulic investigations using two dimensional and three dimensional numerical models to assess the effects of various river training structures on local hydrodynamics and scour. CEGIS issued “Report on Flooding and Drainage Issues along the Brahmaputra Right Embankment� in August 2014. This report summarized information on flooding and drainage issues in the project area and the effects of climate change. Additional hydrological information was compiled in the draft Flood Hydrology Annex, issued in December 2014. This report assessed the hydrological characteristics of the region, the hydrological effect of existing embankment breaches and the effectiveness of the project in reducing the frequency of breaches. Results of one dimensional hydraulic flood modelling carried out by IWM were summarized. The draft Geomorphology Annex was issued in September 2014 and an updated report was submitted in December 2014. This report provides information on the spatial and temporal pattern of bank erosion along the Jamuna River. It also assessed the effects of planned river training measures on river morphology. 6 The Program has been renamed from River Bank Improvement Program (RBIP) to River Management Improvement Program (RMIP). Bangladesh Water Development Board J-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Description Setting Figure 1 shows the main river systems in Bangladesh. The Brahmaputra River enters Bangladesh from India and from this point it is called the Jamuna River. The Dudhkumar, Dharla, and Teesta Rivers enter the right bank of the Jamuna River just downstream of the India border. Figure 1 Main rivers of Bangladesh The Old Brahmaputra River, which was the former main course of the river in the 18th century, branches off from the left bank just upstream of Bahadurabad. The flow into the Old Brahmaputra River has continued to gradually decrease over time in response to this change. The Hurashagar/Baral River enters the Jamuna on its right bank about 30 km upstream of its confluence with the Ganges River. History of the BRE The 220 kilometer Brahmaputra Right Bank Embankment (BRE) was constructed in the 1960s from the Teesta Bridge at Kaunia in Rangpur District to Verakola at the outfall of the Hurashagar/Baral River in Pabna District to protect areas along the river from flooding and to improve agricultural production. Prior to construction of the BRE, overbank spills regularly Bangladesh Water Development Board J-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) caused flooding to a 240,000 hectare area. At construction, the BRE was set back approximately 1.5 kilometers from the river bankline. Bank erosion has continued to attack the BRE, causing it to breach at many locations (Figure 2). At these locations, and at locations not yet breached but under erosion threat, the BRE has been retired from its original alignment (Figure 3). In many places, it has been retired several times. Presently, only 41 kilometers of the original BRE remains intact upstream of Jamuna Bridge, and many long reaches are close to the river bank. Consequently, the integrity of the BRE is threatened and large areas of rural and urban areas are increasingly being exposed to flooding. Since the mid-1990s, the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has continued to attempt to stabilize the river bank. Figure 2: Breach of BRE causing widespread flooding in 1987 shown on Landsat Imagery Bangladesh Water Development Board J-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure 3: Retirements of BRE from 1973 to 2013 Without Project Scenario Under the “future without project� scenario, the BRE will continue to be maintained by the BWDB in response to specific erosion threats and breaches. Based on past experience, the embankment in the Priority Reach has failed in two years out of three due to erosion and it is expected that this would continue to occur in the future. River bank protection is presently being constructed by BWDB in response to specific erosion threats. This work is also expected to continue in the “without project� scenario. River Bank Improvement Program The primary objective of the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) is to reconstruct the BRE and to provide systematic river bank protection along the right bank of the Jamuna River to increase the security of the embankment and of related infrastructure against river bank erosion. According to the Terms of Reference (TOR): Bangladesh Water Development Board J-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) “…The Consulting Services are divided into two phases (separate contracts): (1) Assignment A: Technical Feasibility Studies and Detailed Design of Initial Batch of Works [Priority Works] and (2) Assignment B: Detailed Design of Rest of the Batches of Works [Remaining Works]�. The TOR delineated a priority reach: “…starting from the already constructed Sirajganj hard point and proceeding upwards to Kazipur to protect the river bank, and to fix the most suitable BRE alignment for effective protection of the area behind the BRE�. The program is planned in three phases, largely covering the physical infrastructure for reconstructing of embankment and securing it with riverbank protection consisting of long guiding revetments built alongside the existing riverbank. The 1st phase covers priority works over a length of 50 km which ends some 120km downstream of the border between Bangladesh and India. Phase 2 will cover the remaining physical works, which ends at the Teesta River, some 55km downstream of the border, while the third phase is limited to the construction of a road on the countryside of the embankment. The extent of the works and the phasing are shown in Figure 4. Detailed plans and designs have been prepared for works under the 1st phase. There are two main components to the physical works: (i) Upgrading the existing embankment, including minor re-alignments to reduce the threat of erosion and raising the embankment crest to achieve a 1:100 level of flood protection, with freeboard and an allowance for climate change. The total planned length of embankment upgrading is 137km of which 50km will be part of Phase I. (ii) Upgrading the existing river bank protection along the right bank of the river in the Program by using standard guiding revetments. The planned revetments build on existing and BWDB approved works along the right bank, and will maintain a setback of generally 400 m to the embankment. The total length of new revetment is 42 km for the entire Program and 17kmin Phase I. Bangladesh Water Development Board J-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure 4: Project location and delineation of priority reach Bangladesh Water Development Board J-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Project Effects Project Operations The existing Brahmaputra Right Embankment (BRE) has operated since the early 1960s. The upgraded BRE embankment will be set back from the river and will only be exposed to flows from the river when bankfull conditions are exceeded. This occurs only during the flood season between June and September when the flow in the Jamuna exceeds a 1.5 year return period flood. During the remainder of the year, the embankment is on dry land and does not interact with the river. Therefore, the focus of this assessment is on conditions during extreme flood conditions when the embankment prevents spills from the Jamuna River onto the adjacent floodplain. The RMIP will reduce the risk of the embankment breaching from river bank erosion and overtopping. Under the “future without project� scenario, this will occur in two out of three years on average. After the RMIP is implemented, breaching will be eliminated and the BRE’s effectiveness as a flood control project will be restored. Therefore, the physical works being undertaken are intended to improve the operation and effectiveness of the existing BRE flood control project. Effect on River Discharge The planned works of the Program do not involve diversion of water courses or withdrawal of water from the river and therefore have no effect on the overall water balance or dry season flow regime. However, over the last 20 years the existing BRE has breached in two out of three years, on average. The amount of water spilled from the Jamuna River through a breach in the embankment was estimated by IWM using a one dimensional hydrodynamic model of the Jamuna River and the right bank floodplain. The model showed that during the peak of a large flood event (1998 flood year), up to 1.4% of the Jamuna River spilled onto the floodplain. The amount of spill decreased to zero by the end of the flood season at the end of September (Figure 5). These spills will be eliminated by the RMIP works. Eliminating the spill has no effect on the discharge in the river upstream of the breach location and therefore has no effect on the quantity of water in India. Figure 5: Effect of an embankment breach on the discharge spilled from the Jamuna River onto the floodplain. Upgrading the BRE will reduce the risk of such spills in the future. Bangladesh Water Development Board J-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Effect on Water Levels The upgraded right bank embankment will be set back further from the river and raised to reduce the risk of overtopping. The project does not reduce the conveyance of the river or its floodplain and will not cause higher flood levels on the Jamuna River. The project will reduce the risk of embankment breaching, which has caused significant flood damages to low-lying areas behind the embankments. Preventing embankment breaching will allow the embankment to operate as originally planned and will eliminate unintended spills from the Jamuna River to the floodplain. Results from the one dimensional hydraulic model were used to assess the effect of preventing a breach on the water levels in the Jamuna River upstream of the breach location. Figure 6 shows the water level hydrograph on the Jamuna River for 1998 flood conditions. The red line represents the difference in water levels between the “with project� and “without project� conditions. The difference is zero throughout the year, indicating that there was no effect on water levels over the 12 month simulation period. Figure 6: Conditions on the Jamuna River upstream of the BRE with and without a breach to the embankment in the Priority Reach. The red line shows that closing a breach has no effect on upstream water levels Therefore, this analysis verifies that the planned works under RMIP will not have any effect on upstream water levels at the Bangladesh-India Border. Effect on River Morphology Geomorphology Investigations There are several parameters, alteration of which has impacts on the large-scale temporal and spatial processes of the rivers. In addition to the natural process, these parameters may be altered by human interventions either within the catchment or within the banklines of the rivers. These parameters mainly are discharges, amount and texture of sediment, location and elevation of river base (level) and bed slope of the river. To assess the responses of the rivers to the alteration of these parameters most widely used models are from Lane (1955). These models are however simple and only can provide qualitative results. Lane’s (1955) equation relation is summarized graphically in Figure 7. Bangladesh Water Development Board J-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure 7: Lane’s sediment balance relation for rivers showing the inter- relationship between sediment quantity, sediment size, river discharge and channel slope The sediment balance relation indicates: Q_(s ) D_50 �Q_w S where Qs is the sediment load, D50 is the size of the sediment, Qw is the quantity of water and S is the slope of the river. This relation indicates how the slope of a channel responds to a change in any of the three independent variables: discharge, sediment load and sediment size, given that the width and planform of the channel remain constant. The planned river works under the RMIP are limited to strengthening the existing embankment and bank protection works. The RMIP works will not change the quantity of flow, the sediment supply or the width of the river. Therefore, the effect of the project on the river’s morphology is expected to be very small. The potential effects of the river bank protection are mainly to restrict the migration of the river bank. This will cause some changes to the flanking channels and to increase the local scour depth at the structures. Thus, it is very unlikely that the disturbances in the river generated by RMIP interventions will propagate several tens of kilometers of upstream of the disturbed location. Previous monitoring of more major river training structures, such as construction of the Jamuna Bridge, have demonstrated that local effects have hardly any visible impacts 10 km upstream (Sarker et al., 2003 ). The scale of planned interventions into the channel under the RMIP is insignificant in comparison to the Jamuna Bridge project, which narrowed the river from nearly 10 km to only 4.5 km. Therefore, based on considerations of the river’s geomorphology, we expect the 15 km of new river bank protection (Priority Works) will have no detectable effect on the morphology of the river at the Bangladesh-India border. Numerical Modelling Investigations The influence of the proposed bank protection structures on the morphodynamics of the Jamuna River was studied by IWM using the MIKE 21C morphodynamic model developed by the Bangladesh Water Development Board J-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI). The effects were evaluated for two flood events: an extreme flow event similar to the 1998 flood (Qmax = 102,000 m3/s) and an average flow event similar to the 2005 flood (Qmax = 66,000 m3/s). The simulations were conducted for the existing conditions without the proposed RMIP bank protection structures (‘without structures’) and with six proposed continuous revetments (‘with structures’). The evaluated river bank protection structures are shown on Figure 8. The overall location of the reach is shown on Figure 4. The response of the Jamuna River to the proposed structures was evaluated in terms of water levels, near-bank velocity, bank erosion, and riverbed level (aggradation or degradation). No changes in water levels could be detected. In general, the proposed revetments follow the bankline and do not induce significant change in near bank velocity; changes between ‘with’ and ‘without’ structures condition were found negligible (Table 1). Velocity seemed more dependent on the river morphology than the presence of the revetment structures. The values of maximum scour depths predicted by the model at each of the structures ranged between 0.1 and 9.6 m. These scour depths are not particularly large and are well within the range of natural scour depths observed in the Jamuna River. The results agree with field observations that have shown very limited scour depth along continuous revetments compared with other more intruding structures such as spurs or hard points. Figure 9 shows an example of bed changes predicted by the numerical model for the extreme flood event, in the area where proposed structures 1, 2 and 3 are located. Notice that except for very localized effects right near the structures, the general morphology of the river is practically identical with and without the structures. Also, the proposed continuous revetments produced no discernible morphological impact on nearby chars. Based on the results of the MIKE 21C morphodynamic model, it can be concluded that the proposed structures produce only a very small and localized increase in near-bank velocity and local scour, but that its effects over the general river hydraulics (water levels and velocity) or morphology are imperceptible. No effects are expected to propagate upstream to the Bangladesh-India border. Table 1: Predicted effect of structures on local velocity RTW Maximum Near-Bank Velocity (m/s) Structure Extreme Flood Event (1998) Average Flood Event (2005) No. With Structure Without Structure With Structure Without Structure 1 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2 2.2 2.4 2.0 2.1 3 1.7 2.3 1.4 1.6 4 2.1 2.3 2.2 2.3 5 1.6 1.7 1.5 1.5 6 1.5 1.6 1.3 1.7 Bangladesh Water Development Board J-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure 8: RTW structures used to assess potential effects of bank protection on channel morphology. Figure 9: Example of bed changes predicted for an extreme flood Bangladesh Water Development Board J-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Conclusions (i) The RMIP is intended to upgrade and improve the performance of the Brahmaputra Right Embankment (BRE), which was constructed originally in the 1960s. The program included strengthening the flood embankment and constructing additional bank protection revetments to prevent the river from eroding the embankment. The work represents a continuation of other ongoing rehabilitation works that have been carried out by BWDB over the last several decades. (ii) Upgrading and strengthening the existing BRE will reduce the occurrence of breaches that cause damages to land behind the embankment. At present, the embankment breaches during the flood season in two out of three years. Eliminating embankment breaching will have no effect on the magnitude and timing of flows in the Jamuna River upstream from the project area. Results of one dimensional hydrodynamic modelling showed there is no effect on water discharge or waters from the planned works at the Bangladesh-India border. (iii) The river bank protection works involve constructing long guiding revetments: approximately 32 km of new revetments are planned in the 145km reach downstream of the Teesta River. Unlike other more aggressive river training structures such as groynes or hard points, the revetments will not intrude into the flow and do not reduce the river’s width or conveyance. Geomorphic studies have shown that river bank protection revetments placed in this manner induce only minor, localized effects on the river morphology. Therefore, the upstream effects of the works are will be imperceptible. (iv) Morphodynamic modelling was carried out to assess the effects of river bank protection structures on water levels, near-bank velocity, bank erosion, and riverbed level. These model investigations confirmed the geomorphic assessment. The planned river bank protection works will only induce localized bed changes and there will be no impacts on the quality and quantity of water in the river at the Bangladesh-India Border. References Coleman, J.M. 1969. Brahmaputra River: Channel Processes and Sedimentation. Sedimentary Geology, Vol. 3, Issues 2–3, pp. 129–239. Lane, E. 1955. Design of Stable Channels. Trans. American Society of Civil Engineers, paper no. 2776, 20, 1234-1279. Sarker M., Klaassen, G., Noor, F., and M. Shahidul. 2011. Impact of the Bangabandhu Bridge on the morphology of the Jamuna River, Bangladesh. 3rd International Conference on Water & Flood Management (ICWFM-2011), 5pg. Bangladesh Water Development Board J-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex K. EMP for Resettlement Sites Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 11.11. K.1. Introduction Nearly 40 percent of the displaced households are willing to relocate to the resettlement sites. The project will provide 15 resettlement sites with a provision to relocate 1870 households with all basic infrastructure facilities such as water supply, sanitation, internal roads, drains, mosques, and schools. The resettlement site planning includes around 10 percent contingency space knowing that during the process more people opt for the resettlement villages. Cash compensation will be provided for households who opt for self-relocation and provisions are made in RAP budget for augmenting civil amenities in host villages. The resettlement sites were selected in consultation with the affected communities in such a way that they are close to their original location of residence and not located in any environmentally sensitive areas. In addition, a series of due diligence measures are taken while designing of the resettlement sites for the safety of the relocated people. These include: (i) resettlement sites are located minimum 100 m away from the protected riverbanks (similar to 100 m minimum setback distance adopted for embankments to avoid impacts from localized bank failures. According to design consultant, if any localized failures occur for bank protection works, the bank erosion will extend maximum of 50 m distance inland and hence minimum100 m is suggested between the bank protection works and resettlement sites for the Phase I, and this minimum distance may differ for Phase II); (ii) immediate river bank protection works will be carried out before developing the resettlement sites (and is part of the resettlement village construction contract) to prevent them to be exposed to the risk of bank erosion; (iii) the resettlement sites will be raised to a 100-year flood level (including climate change allocation) and properly compacted, and (iv) slopes of the resettlement sites that are exposed to flood waves will be protected with concrete blocks against wave erosion similar to the main embankment. Figure K.1 shows the proposed resettlement sites in the entire project influence area; Figures K.2 to K.16 show maps of the individual sites. K.2. Description of Individual Sites Please see the following pages. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 1 Location: Coordinates: 24°32'21.07"N, 89°40'47.77"E Village: Panch Thakuri Union: Chhangacha Upazila : Sadar District: Sirajganj Area Description: Total 2.80 ha area has been selected which is on the riverside with respect to both existing Brahmaputra Right Embankment (BRE) and the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop. Several depressions and ponds are found in the area. These ponds and depressions are used as cultured pond. Important Existing Structures: Simla Spur-2 is about 500 m away from the resettlement site 01. Almost 1-1.5 km under construction revetment works is found which is mainly for strengthening the flood protection and safety issue of the community. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the site will be on the riverside, it will face the threat of erosion and flooding. Requirement for the future : Flood protection work should be important for the security of the site. Resettlement Site 1 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 2 Location: Coordinates: 24°33'52.72"N,89°39'47.43"E Village: Bahuka Union: Changacha Upazila : Sadar District: Sirajganj Area Description : Total 7.00 ha area has been selected beside the BRE. The location is along the riverside with respect to the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area is fully agriculture land where paddy and wheat are the main crops. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: There is no such hydraulic structure near the resettlement site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As it will be in between the proposed alignment and existing BRE , water logging and inundation will be a common phenomenon during rainy season Requirement for the future : Erosion of BRE is the major concern as the shifting of the river is rushing forward to the countryside. Resettlement Site 2 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 3 Location: Coordinates: 24°35'37.16"N ,89°39'4.46"E Village: Ratankandi Mauza: Ratankandi Upazila : Kajipur District: Sirajganj Area Description: Total 14.85 ha area has been selected along the countryside from the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area is fully agriculture land where paddy and wheat are the main crops. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: There is no such structure near the resettlement site. A box culvert of 1 vent has been proposed near this location for reconnecting the stream flow from Jamuna to Banaijan khal. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: Potential water pollution source point should be considered from the resettlement site for conserving biodiversity as like domestic waste disposal, improper sanitation facilities. Resettlement Site 3 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 4 Location: Coordinates: 24°37'51.26"N ,89°39'26.83"E Village: Singrabari Mauza: Singrabari Upazila : Kazipur District: Sirajganj Area Description: Total 13.15 ha area has been selected along the countryside corresponding to both the BRE & the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area is agriculture land where paddy, maze and wheat are the main crops. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: Singrabari Spur-1 is about 1.5 km away along the south east direction from the proposed resettlement site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: Potential air pollution and sound pollution source should be under consideration for the proposed resettlement site if new embankment and 4 lane highway will be constructed. Resettlement Site 4 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 5 Location: Co-ordinates: 24°38'55.91"N , 89°39'41.08"E Village: Machuakandi Mauza: Machuakandi, Meghai Upazila : Kazipur District: Sirajganj Area Description: Total 14.90 ha area has been selected along the riverside corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area is generally agriculture land where paddy and wheat are the main crops. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: Meghai Spur-3 which was built in 2002-03 but now most of the part of it has become damaged due to the erosion, water pressure and lack of maintenance. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the proposed site is on the riverside, it will face the threat of erosion and flooding Requirement for the future : Proper bank protection work should be needed for reduction of erosion and security of the proposed resettlement site. Resettlement Site 5 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 6 Location: Coordinates: 24°40'14.31"N ,89°38'25.41"E Village: Paikartoli Mauza: Kuliagacha Upazila : Kazipur District: Sirajganj Area Description: Total 12.50 ha area has been selected along the riverside corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area is fully agriculture land where paddy and wheat are the main crops. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: Meghai revetment of 5km exists near the resettlement site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the proposed site is on the riverside, it will face the threat of erosion and flooding. Drainage congestion should be under consideration. Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment Resettlement Site 6 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 7 Location: Coordinates: 24°42'35.65"N 89°37'36.59"E Village: Pukuria Bhandarbari Mauza: Bhandarbari Upazila : Dhunat District: Bogra Area Description: Total 7.80 ha area has been selected along the riverside corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area was agricultural land before using the area for revetment construction. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: Pukuria revetment (2km length) and Bhanderbari revetment (0.7km length) are the existing protection work near the proposed resettlement site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the proposed site is on the riverside, it will face the threat of flooding. Drainage congestion should be under consideration. Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment Resettlement Site 7 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 8 Location: Coordinates: 24°44'25.43"N , 89°37'8.44"E Village: Shimulbari Mauza: Shimulbari Upazila : Dhunat District: Bogra Area Description: Total 12.46 ha area has been selected along the riverside corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site but there is a small canal is found along the existing BRE which is near the site. Important existing Structure: Shaharabari Spur and Banaijan Spur are the existing hydraulic structure near the proposed resettlement site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the site will be on the riverside, it will face the threat of erosion and flooding Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment Resettlement Site 8 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 9 Location: Coordinates: 24°46'17.55"N ,89°36'31.72"E Village: Icamara Mauza: Kamalpur Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 5 ha area has been selected along the country side corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: No revetment or hydraulic structure has been found. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: As the site will be on the countryside, it will face the threat of inundation if flood occurs. Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment Resettlement Site 9 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 10 Location: Co-ordinates: 24°49'5.14"N , 89°35'10.74"E Village: Kutubpur Mauza: Kutubpur Union: Kutubpur Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 22.6 ha area has been selected along the country side corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Kutubpur khal is moving on the north east side. Important existing Structure:  Destroyed Chandan Baisha Spurs.  Erosion of the existing BRE bank. Sensitive Receptors: A mosque and a graveyard are found there nearby the site (adjacent to the existing BRE) Potential Risk/ Threat: As the site will be on the countryside, it will face the threat of inundation if flood occurs. Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment. Potential water pollution source point should be considered from the resettlement site for conserving biodiversity as like, domestic waste disposal, improper sanitation facilities. Resettlement Site 10 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 11 Location: Co-ordinates: 24°50'57.19"N ,89°35'1.98"E Village: Devdanga Mauza: Kutubpur Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 12.22 ha area has been selected along the riverside corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop. No depression land and pond are found near the resettlement site. Important existing Structure: Mothurapara Hard Point has been found near the site. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptor is located around the site. Potential Risk/ Threat: Water logging and inundation will be common phenomena during rainy season. Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment and protection work will be needed. Resettlement Site 11 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 12 Location: Coordinates: 24°52'46.43"N , 89°34'35.36"E Village: Boraipara Mauza: Boraipara and Sariakandi Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 5.18 ha area has been selected along the country side corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main cultivating crop. Several depression lands and ponds are found in the area. There is a 25 decimal pond on the south of the site which is used for aquaculture. There is a Boroi Para khal which became restricted due to the existing BRE. Important existing Structure: Sariakandi Hardpoint has been found near the site on the North East side. Sensitive Receptors: There is a brick kiln on the south direction (just about 30 ft far) which is a major source of pollution. Potential Risk/ Threat: As it will be in between the proposed alignment and existing BRE , water logging and inundation will be a common phenomenon during rainy season Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment and protection work will be needed. Resettlement Site 12 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 13 Location: Co-ordinates: 24°53'5.93"N ,89°34'48.98"E Village: Baghber Mauza: Sariakandi Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 6. 70ha area has been selected along the river side corresponding to both the proposed alignment and existing BRE. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop though several depression land and ponds are found in the area. These ponds and depression lands are basically used as cultured pond. About 0.5 ha borrow pit is within the site where aquaculture is done by the influential. Important existing Structure: Kalitola Groyne has been found near the site on the North East side. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptors is located around the site Potential Risk/ Threat: During rainy season the site will face the threat of flooding and erosion Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment and protection work will be needed. Resettlement Site 13 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 14 Location: Coordinates: 24°53'43.09"N ,89°34'23.86"E Village: Partitparol Mauza: Sariakandi Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 11.24 ha area has been selected along the country side corresponding to the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly agriculture land where rice is the main crop though several depression land and ponds are found in the area. These ponds and depression lands are basically used as cultured pond. There are two ponds (49.5 deci and 30 deci) on the south-east side which are used for aquaculture. Important existing Structure: Two Pipe Sluices connecting Bangali river with the Jamuna have been found near the site on the North East side. Sensitive Receptors: There is a school located around the site Potential Risk/ Threat: As it will be in between the proposed alignment and existing BRE , water logging and inundation will be a common phenomenon during rainy season Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment and protection work will be needed. Resettlement Site 14 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Resettlement Site No: 15 Location: Co-ordinates: 24°56'6.58"N ,89°33'55.31"E Village: Nizboloi Mauza: Hatsherpur Upazila : Sariakandi District: Bogra Area Description: Total 7.75 ha area has been selected along the country side corresponding to the proposed alignment. People have shown willingness to be resettled in this site. This area consists of mainly borrow pit area of about 7 ha is within the proposed resettlement site, where aquaculture is practiced. Important existing Structure: Hasnapara Spur-1 has been found near the site on the North East side. Sensitive Receptors: No such receptors is located around the site Potential Risk/ Threat: As it will be in between the proposed alignment and existing BRE , water logging and inundation will be a common phenomenon during rainy season Requirement for the future : Local access road will be needed for the potential site from the proposed alignment and protection work will be needed. Resettlement Site 15 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.1: Resettlement Sites Bangladesh Water Development Board K-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.2: Resettlement Site 1 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.3: Resettlement Site 2 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.4: Resettlement Site 3 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-20 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.5: Resettlement Site 4 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-21 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.6: Resettlement Site 5 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-22 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.7: Resettlement Site 6 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-23 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.8: Resettlement Site 7 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-24 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.9: Resettlement Site 8 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-25 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.10: Resettlement Site 9 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-26 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.11: Resettlement Site 10 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-27 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.12: Resettlement Site 11 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-28 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.13: Resettlement Site 12 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-29 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.14: Resettlement Site 13 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-30 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.15: Resettlement Site 14 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-31 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Figure K.16: Resettlement Site 15 Bangladesh Water Development Board K-32 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) K.3. Institutional Arrangements BWDB will set-up a project specific Social, Environment, and Communication Office (SECO) in the PMU of RMIP. This SECO under the leadership of a Superintending Engineer will assist the PMU on issues related to environmental and social management of the entire project including construction of the resettlement sites. SECO will oversee the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) and contractors and will compile quarterly monitoring reports on EMP compliance, to be sent to the Project Director and also shared with the World Bank, throughout the construction period. The SECO will also provide trainings to the BWDB field personnel responsible for monitoring of environmental compliance during construction. The overall responsibility of environmental performance including EMP implementation of the RMIP will rest with the PMU. Aside from their in-house environmental and social specialists, the PMU will engage construction supervision consultants (CSC) (described as the Project Management Consultants in the feasibility report) to supervise the contractors including on their execution of construction-related environmental and social management requirements and measures. . The CSC will ensure adherence to the design parameters including quality requirements, as well as all EMP measures related to construction. The SECO will have adequate numbers of environmental and social scientists/specialists and maintain coordination and liaison with CSC for effective EMP implementation. Similarly, the CSC will also have environmental and social monitors who will supervise and monitor the contractors for effective EMP implementation. The contractors in turn will also have HSE supervisors who will ensure EMP implementation during construction activities and will be tasked to develop necessary detailed HSE plans as per this EMP, and oversee their implementation. The PMU will also engage an independent organization to carry out third party environmental monitoring during project implementation. The roles and responsibilities of SECO, CSC, external monitor, and contractors are presented in Table K.1 below. Table K.1: Roles and Responsibilities for EMP Implementation Organizations Responsibilities PMU (RMO)  Ensure that all project activities are well-managed and coordinated.  Procurement of works and goods.  Payment of compensation to the project affectees  Recruitment and supervision of Construction Supervision Consultants (CSC)  Recruitment and supervision of external monitor and independent Panel of Experts SECO  Ensuring inclusion of EMP in bidding documents  Providing training on EMP principles and requirements to CSC, contractors, BWDB field staff, and others as needed to ensure effective implementation of EMP  Supervising CSC for the implementation of EMP  Ensure that all the project activities are carried out in environmentally sound manner. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-33 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Organizations Responsibilities  Closely coordinate with other concerned agencies, local governments and communities to support implementation of EMP  Preparation of progress reports on implementation of EMP.  Ensure effective implementation of EMP components not directly tasked to the contractor including components dealing with indirect, induced and cumulative effects, as well as operations and maintenance stage plans and measures.  Commissioning and oversight/review of consultant reports for EIAs/EMPs to be developed for subsequent phases of RMIP. CSC  Supervise civil works, ensuring compliance with all design parameters including quality requirements  Supervising contractors for EMP implementation  Prepare monthly reports and submit to PMU  CSC will have dedicated environmental and social staff Contractor  Responsible for implementation of mitigation and monitoring measures proposed in the EMP  Each contractor will recruit an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHSM), who will be responsible for implementing the contractors’ environmental, health and safety responsibilities, and liaising with government agencies. S/he will have adequate number of staff to support him/her for these tasks. External  Independent monitoring of implementation of EMP Monitor (M&E  External Monitoring and evaluation Consultant) IPoE  Independent strategic level advice on adequacy of EMP and SAP measures and implementation systems to ensure effective environmental and social management of the project. Construction Supervision Consultants (CSC) The CSC will be responsible for supervising the contractors for the implementation of EMP of the main works as well as for the resettlement sites. For this purpose, the CSC will appoint dedicated environment and social staff to ensure EMP implementation during the project. They will supervise the contractor for the EMP implementation, particularly the mitigation measures. They will also be responsible for implementing the monitoring of effects of these measures. CSC will have the following environmental staff appointed at the site for the entire RMIP Phase I including the construction of resettlement sites:  Team Leader (international environmental specialist)  Environmental Specialists (two national specialists)  Ecologist (one national specialist)  Ichthyologist (one national specialist)  Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (one national specialist) Bangladesh Water Development Board K-34 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP)  Environmental Surveyors (four national) The environment staff of CSC will closely supervise the construction team to ensure that all environmental commitments are incorporated into the construction activities and work processes. Specific responsibilities include:  Supervising and supporting contractors in fulfilling their responsibilities as outlined in the EMP;  Issuing non-compliance notices to the contractors;  Providing input, advice, and approval on activity specific work plans relating to EMP;  Supervising the implementation of activity specific work plans;  Regularly reviewing and assessing environmental risks throughout the construction phase;  Identifying and preparing environmental induction and training materials;  conducting environmental trainings;  Assist SECO in addressing and resolving environment-related complaints and grievances  Responding to environmental incidents as required;  Managing compliance reporting as it relates to the Project, and preparing quarterly EMP compliance reports;  Liaise with SECO for effective environmental management at site;  Reviewing EMP and revising it if required on six-monthly basis. Contractors The contractor for construction of the resettlement sites will be required to appoint adequate number of dedicated Environment/Social Officers at the site for the implementation of EMP in the field, particularly the mitigation measures. The contractor will also be responsible for communicating with and training of its staff in the environmental/social aspects. The contractor will develop the various plans directed towards health, safety, the environment and social issues (discussed later in the Chapter), and get them approved by the CSC before the commencement of the physical works on site. Appropriate numbers of the following personnel are required in the contractor’s environmental team:  Environmental Specialists  Occupational Health and Safety Specialists  Environmental Technicians (both for lab and field investigations) The construction contracts will have appropriate clauses to bind the contractors for the above obligations. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-35 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) K.4. Environmental Codes of Practice The environmental codes of practice (ECoPs) are generic, non site-specific guidelines. The ECoPs consist of environmental management guidelines and practices to be followed by the contractors for sustainable management of all environmental issues. The contractor will be required to follow them and also use them to prepare site-specific management plans (discussed later in the Section). The ECoPs are listed below and attached in Annex I.  ECoP 1: Waste Management  ECoP 2: Fuels and Hazardous Substances Management  ECoP 3: Water Resources Management  ECoP 4: Drainage Management  ECoP 5: Soil Quality Management  ECoP 6: Erosion and Sediment Control  ECoP 7: Top Soil Management  ECoP 8: Topography and Landscaping  ECoP 9: Borrow Areas Management  ECoP 10: Air Quality Management  ECoP 11: Noise and Vibration Management  ECoP 12: Protection of Flora  ECoP 13: Protection of Fauna  ECoP 14: Protection of Fisheries  ECoP 15: Road Transport and Road Traffic Management  ECoP 16: River Transport management  ECoP 17: Construction Camp Management  ECoP 18: Cultural and Religious Issues  ECoP 19: Workers Health and Safety. K.5. Environmental Mitigation and Compliance Monitoring The environmental mitigation and compliance monitoring plan is given in Table K.2. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-36 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Table K.2: Mitigation and Compliance Monitoring Plan Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation 1. Activity: Design / pre-construction 1.1 Changes in  The RAP will be implemented for BWDB PMU SECO  Documentary evidence of Before Included in land use, loss of permanent land acquisition and loss of RAP implementation construction overall properties, assets/livelihood and other similar  Establishment of resettlement Project cost cultivated land impacts sites and grazing land,  Payment of compensation relocation of amounts settlements and amenities  People resettling in new villages  Income levels of displaced households  Number of public grievances re resettlement and compensation  Contractors will lease the land for Contractor CSC/SECO  Documentary evidence of land Before Included in construction facilities on temporary leasing for temporary facilities contractor contractors’ basis. Proper documentation will be  CSC approval for the selected mobilization costs carried out for this leasing. Site site(s) selection will be carried out in  Absence of grievances consultation with the community and regarding temporary facilities local officials; approval from CSC will also be required for the selected sites. 1.2 borrowing  A material (particularly river sand) Contractor CSC/SECO  Approved plan Before Included in construction borrowing plan will be prepared in  Plan itself will outline construction contractors’ material accordance with ECoPs and findings appropriate KPIs for its costs of study on aquatic habitat and implementation. migratory birds (item 1.12) 1.3 Disposal of  Identification of re-use of excavated Contractor CSC/SECO  Availability of plan to dispose Before Included in Bangladesh Water Development Board K-37 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation excavated material on site, to reduce off site excavated material. construction contractors’ material effects costs  Maximization of use excavated material in construction. 1.4 Water quality  Drainage system will be designed so Contractor CSC/SECO  Monitoring in accordance Before Included in that all spills will be drained and with Drinking Water and construction contractors’ collected in a sump for further Sanitation Plan. costs appropriate disposal; and  No breaches of Material  Oil and chemical storage and vehicle Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for wash and oil change facilities will be hazardous substances. established on impermeable surfaces to avoid percolation 1.5 Traffic A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Contractors CSC/SECO Approved TMP Before Included in Management will be prepared in accordance with Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ ECoP appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs implementation. 1.6 Construction  Site for construction camp will be Contractor CSC Approval from SECO Before Included in camp (and other selected with approval from the mobilization of contractors’ temporary Construction Supervision Consultants contractor costs facilities) site (CSC). selection  Areas having thick/dense vegetation will be avoided as far as possible. No beels (water ponds) or khals (water channels) will be affected. 1.7 Construction Construction Camp Management Plan Contractor CSC Approved Plan Before Included in camp will be prepared per ECoP and Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ management approval obtained from CSC. appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs implementation. 1.8 Waste A Waste Management Plan will be Contractor CSC Approved Plan Before Included in Bangladesh Water Development Board K-38 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation management prepared per ECoP and approval Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ obtained from CSC. appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs implementation. 1.9 Fuels and A fuels and hazardous substances Contractor CSC Approved Plan Before Included in hazardous management plan will be prepared per Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ substances ECoP and approval obtained from appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs management CSC. implementation. 1.10 Water A Drinking Water Supply and Contractor CSC Approved Plan Before Included in resource Sanitation Plan will be prepared per Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ management ECoP and approval obtained from appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs CSC. implementation. 1.11 Occupational An OHS management plan will be Contractor CSC Approved Plan Before Included in Health and Safety prepared per ECoP and WBG EHS Plan itself will outline mobilization of contractors’ (OHS) Guidelines, and approval obtained from appropriate KPIs for its contractor costs management CSC. implementation. 1.12 Impacts on A detailed study on aquatic habitat and BWDB SECO/CSC Presence of Study report Before Included in aquatic habitat migratory birds will be carried out by a Implementation of construction is overall and migratory team of qualified experts, with recommended impact commenced Project cost birds appropriate impact avoidance and avoidance and mitigation mitigation measures outlined. CSC to measures ensure that contractors’ material borrowing plan (item 1.2) takes these measures into account (for example to avoid sensitive habitats in sand extraction activities). 2. Activity: Contractor Mobilization and Demobilization 2.1 Traffic  The approved TMP will be followed. Contractors (with CSC/SECO  Number of any non- During Included in management  Traffic facilities, such as speed limits BWDB’s compliance reports mobilization contractors’ and signal lights, are to be assistance)  Number of complaints / and costs strengthened grievances. demobilization Bangladesh Water Development Board K-39 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Support to be provided to the local  Number of traffic traffic authorities to engage traffic accidents/incidents involving police at the busy junctions project vehicles and lorries  Implement the mitigation measures bringing materials and supply proposed in ECoP to project 2.2 Soil Erosion  Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance Throughout Included in and will be avoided as far as possible. reports contractor contractors’ Contamination Operation of vehicles and machinery mobilization costs close to the beels and khals will be and minimized. demobilization  Vehicles and equipment will not be repaired in the field. If unavoidable, impervious sheathing will be used to avoid soil and water contamination.  Waste management plan will be implemented  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP 1, ECoP 5, ECoP 6, and ECoP 7 will be implemented. 2.3 Air Quality  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of non-compliance Throughout Included in implemented. reports. contractor contractors’  Construction machinery and vehicles  Number of community mobilization costs will be kept in good working complaints. and demobilization condition and properly tuned, in order  Ambient air quality found to minimize the exhaust emissions, beyond the national standards and in compliance with the EQS. (EQS)  Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate.  Project vehicles will avoid passing Bangladesh Water Development Board K-40 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation through the communities as far as possible. If unavoidable, speed will be reduced to 15 km/h to avoid excessive dust emissions.  Air quality will be properly monitored, especially near the population centers and sensitive receptors. Appropriate actions will be undertaken in case ambient air quality at the population centers deteriorates beyond EQS limits.  ECoP 10 for air quality management will be implemented. 2.4 Noise  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of non-compliance Throughout Included in implemented. reports; contractor contractors’  Noise barriers will be installed where  Noise measurement data mobilization costs and needed particularly near sensitive  Number of community receptors such as schools demobilization complaints.  Vehicles will have exhaust mufflers (silencers) to minimize noise generation.  Nighttime traffic will be avoided near the communities. Local population will be taken in confidence if such work is unavoidable.  Vehicular traffic through the communities will be avoided as far as possible. Vehicle speeds will be kept low, and horns will not be used while passing through or near the communities.  Compliance with EQS and WBG EHS Bangladesh Water Development Board K-41 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation Guidelines will be ensured.  ECoP-11 will be enforced.  Continued consultations with affected communities will be carried out. 2.5 Public Safety  Occupational health and safety Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Throughout Included in procedures and OHS Plan will be compliance reports; contractor contractors’ enforced.  Number of any related public mobilization costs  Implement fuels and hazardous complaints and demobilization substances management plan  Number of accidents,  Fencing would be provided around incidents and near-misses. construction sites as appropriate to minimize public safety risks.  A Traffic Management Plan will be implemented that will aim at ensuring access to residential areas, and preventing of unsafe situations, especially near schools, housing areas, construction areas, camps and offices.  Special attention should be focused on safety training for workers to prevent and restrict accidents and on the knowledge how to deal with emergencies.  Road signage will be fixed at appropriate locations to reduce safety hazard associated with project-related vehicular traffic.  Liaison with traffic police will be maintained  Project drivers will be trained on defensive driving. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-42 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Vehicle speeds near / within the communities will be kept low, to avoid safety hazards.  ECoP-15 and ECoP-18 will be implemented. 2.6 Damage to All damaged infrastructure will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Throughout Included in Infrastructure restored to original or better condition. compliance reports; contractor contractors’  Number of any public mobilization costs complaints. and demobilization 3. Activity: Construction workers camp establishment and operation 3.1 Soil erosion;  Camp management plan will be Contractor CSC  Compliance to the Camp Before and Included in soil and water implemented Management Plan, Waste throughout the contractors’ contamination  location of camp will be selected after Management Plan construction costs obtaining CSC’s approval and in  Number of any non- phase consultation with local community compliance reports  Photographs will be taken to record  Results of soil and water the site conditions prior to the quality analysis establishment of the camp.  Number of related complaints  Land clearing, leveling and grading will be minimized, and carried out in a manner to minimize soil erosion.  Camp will have rainwater drainage arrangements  Camps will have protection arrangements against soil erosion  Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads will be avoided as far as possible. Operation of vehicles close to the water channels, water reservoirs will be minimized. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-43 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Contractors will prepare and implement a Waste Management Plan.  For the domestic sewage, appropriate treatment and disposal system (e.g., septic tank and soaking pits) will be constructed having adequate capacity  Waste oils will be collected in drums and sold to the recycling contractors.  The inert recyclable waste from the site (such as cardboard, drums, and broken/used parts) will be sold to recycling contractors. The hazardous waste will be kept separate and handled according to the nature of the waste.  Domestic sold waste from the camp site will be disposed off in a manner that does not cause soil contamination.  The contractor will identify suitable sites for disposal of hazardous and non- hazardous waste. The selection will be done in consultation with the PMU and the local municipal authorities. No waste disposal will be carried out in khals, beels and rivers.  The camp site area will be completely restored after completion of construction works. All temporary structures will be demolished,  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP-1, ECoP-2, ECoP-3, ECoP 4, ECoP 5, ECoP 6, ECoP 7, ECoP 8, Bangladesh Water Development Board K-44 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation ECoP 16, and ECoP-18 will be implemented. 3.2 Air Quality  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Throughout the Included in implemented. compliance reports construction contractors’  Generators and vehicles will be kept  Air quality monitoring data phase costs in good working condition and  Number of related grievances properly tuned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions.  Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate.  Air quality will be properly monitored, especially near the population centers  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP-10 will be implemented. 3.3 Vegetation  Clearing natural vegetation will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Before and Included in loss; threat to avoided as far as possible. compliance reports throughout the contractors’ wildlife  The camp will be established in a  Number of tree felled construction costs phase natural clearing, to the extent possible.  Number of sighting of key  Any loss or damage to crops or wild species cultivation land will be compensated in accordance with RAP  Complete record will be maintained for any tree cutting.  The camp staff will not indulge in any animal shooting, trapping, catching, or killing activities.  The construction crew will be Bangladesh Water Development Board K-45 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation provided with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as cooking (and heating, if required) fuel. Use of fuel wood will be avoided.  Include information on wildlife protection in all tool-box orientation briefings for camp staff  Contractors shall use lower wattage flat lens fixtures that direct light down and reduce glare, and shall avoid use of flood lights.  Contractors will also raise awareness about the protection of birds and other wildlife species among the work force to reduce impacts such as disturbance and poaching  ECoP-12, ECoP-13, and ECoP-14 will be implemented. 3.4 Noise  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Throughout the Included in implemented. compliance reports construction contractors’  Noise barriers will be installed where  Noise monitoring data phase costs needed particularly near sensitive  Number of grievances receptors such as schools regarding noise  Generators and vehicles will have exhaust mufflers (silencers) to minimize noise generation.  Liaison with the communities will be maintained.  Noise monitoring will be carried out.  EQS compliance will be ensured. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-46 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  ECoP-11 will be implemented. 3.5 Health and  OHS plan will be prepared and Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Before and Included in Safety implemented compliance reports throughout the contractors’  Implement fuels and hazardous  Number of trainings construction costs substances management plan conducted phase  Drinking water management plan will  Number of accidents, be implemented incidents, and near misses.  Protective fencing to be installed around the Camp to avoid any accidents.  Contain all fuel tanks in a fully bunded area with a storage capacity of at least 110 percent of the potential storage volume.  Spill control arrangements to be made for hazardous substances (e.g., fuels)  Firefighting equipment will be made available at the camps.  The camp staff will be provided OHS training.  All safety precautions will be taken to transport, handle and store hazardous substances, such as fuel.  Construction camps will have first aid kits  Camp crew will be provided with awareness for transmissible diseases (eg, HIV, hepatitis B and C).  ECoP-2 and ECoP-18 will be implemented. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-47 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation 3.6 Social and  Local norms and customs will be Contractor CSC Number of non-compliance Throughout the Included in Gender Issues respected reports; construction contractors’  Camp crew will avoid entering the Number of related complaints phase costs villages  No child labor will be employed in the camps.  Liaison with the community will be maintained.  ECoP 17 will be implemented 3.7 Damage to  In case any artifacts or sites of Contractor CSC  Number of non-compliance Throughout the Included in PCRs archeological, cultural, historical, or reports construction contractors’ religious significance are discovered  Number of reports of any phase costs during construction activities, the PCR discovery works will be stopped, and the Archeological Department will be informed. 3.8 Increased  The contractors to procure their Contractor CSC Number of related public Construction Included in Load on Local supplies in a manner not significantly grievances phase contractors’ Services and affecting the availability of essential costs Supplies commodities in the area for the residents.  Grievance redress mechanism will be established to address community complaints and grievances. 4. Activity: Transportation of Equipment and Construction Material 4.1 Traffic  The approved TMP will be followed. Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Throughout the Included in management  Traffic facilities, such as speed limits compliance reports construction contractors’ and signal lights, are to be  Number of complaints / phase costs strengthened grievances.  Support to be provided to the local  Number of traffic Bangladesh Water Development Board K-48 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation traffic authorities to engage traffic accidents/incidents involving police at the busy junctions project vehicles and lorries bringing materials and supply  Implement the mitigation measures to project proposed in ECoP 15.  Sensitive habitats to be avoided (Figures 6.2, 6.3, and Table 6.15)  Construction-related boat movement will be restricted to within 500 m of river bank, which should minimize their impact on river dolphins. Motor boat speed will be limited to 15 km/h in accordance with best international practices. Pingers will be used to chase away dolphins form the construction areas thus minimizing the chances of any collision.  Excessive lighting, noise generation and navigation to be avoided near the chars during the night-time. 4.2 Soil Erosion  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance Before and Included in and implemented. reports during contractors’ Contamination  Vehicular traffic on unpaved roads construction costs will be avoided as far as possible. Operation of vehicles and machinery close to the water channels, water reservoir will be minimized.  Vehicles and equipment will not be repaired in the field. If unavoidable, impervious sheathing will be used to avoid soil and water contamination.  EQS compliance will be ensured. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-49 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  ECoP 1, ECoP 5, ECoP 6, and ECoP 7 will be implemented. 4.3 Air Quality  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Before and Included in implemented. compliance reports during contractors’  Construction machinery and vehicles  Air quality monitoring data construction costs will be kept in good working  Number of related grievances condition and properly tuned, in order to minimize the exhaust emissions, and in compliance with the EQS.  Fugitive dust emissions will be minimized by appropriate methods, such as spraying water on soil, where required and appropriate.  Project vehicles will avoid passing through the communities as far as possible. If unavoidable, speed will be reduced to 15 km/h to avoid excessive dust emissions.  Trucks and conveyor belts carrying construction material and excavated soil will be covered if required to avoid air quality deterioration.  Air quality will be properly monitored, especially near the population centers and BWDB colonies  ECoP 10 for air quality management will be implemented. 4.4 Noise  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Before and Included in implemented. compliance reports during contractors’  Noise barriers will be installed where  Number of related public construction costs Bangladesh Water Development Board K-50 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation needed particularly near sensitive complaints receptors such as schools  Noise monitoring data  Vehicles will have exhaust mufflers (silencers) to minimize noise generation.  Nighttime traffic will be avoided near the communities. Local population will be taken in confidence if such work is unavoidable.  Vehicular traffic through the communities will be avoided as far as possible. Vehicle speeds will be kept low, and horns will not be used while passing through or near the communities.  Liaison with the communities will be maintained.  Noise monitoring will be carried out  Compliance with EQS and WBG EHS Guidelines will be ensured.  ECoP-11 will be enforced. 4.5 Public Safety  OHS plan will be implemented Contractor CSC  Number of any non- Before and Included in  Implement fuels and hazardous compliance reports during contractors’ substances management plan  Number of accidents, construction costs  Road signage will be fixed at incidents and near misses appropriate locations to reduce safety  Number of related public hazard associated with project-related complaints vehicular traffic.  Number of trainings provided  Liaison with traffic police and communities will be maintained  Project drivers will be trained on Bangladesh Water Development Board K-51 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation defensive driving.  Vehicle speeds near / within the communities will be kept low, to avoid safety hazards.  ECoP-15 and ECoP-18 will be implemented. 4.6 Damage to All damaged infrastructure will be Contractors CSC Number of any non-compliance Before and Included in Infrastructure restored to original or better condition. reports during contractors’ construction costs 4.7 Blocked  On-going community consultations to Contractors CSC Number of any non-compliance Before and Included in routes be carried out reports during contractors’  Proper scheduling of works to construction costs minimize blockage of access to places such as boat jetties  Road signage  Community awareness 5. Activity: Material Borrowing 5.1 Impacts on  Borrow area management plan will Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance Construction Included in be implemented. reports phase contractors’ aquatic habitat  Sand extraction will be carried out costs leaving alternate stretches of the river bank undisturbed, only small quantity of sand will be extracted from any single location  The contractor will obtain clearance from the CSC before sand extraction can be carried out at any particular location. The CSC will issue this clearance after surveying the area and ensuring that no critical habitat exists at such location Bangladesh Water Development Board K-52 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Sensitive habitats to be avoided for sand extraction  Construction-related boat movement will be restricted to within 500 m of river bank, which should minimize their impact on river dolphins. Motor boat speed will be limited to 15 km/h in accordance with best international practices. Pingers will be used to chase away dolphins form the construction areas thus minimizing the chances of any collision.  Excessive lighting, noise generation and navigation to be avoided near the chars during the nighttime.  GRM will be put in place.  Ecological monitoring to be carried Consultants SECO Monitoring reports During Included in out to determine any long lasting construction EMP cost impact of sand extraction. 5.2 Soil erosion  Borrow pits/areas to be restored to the Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance construction Included in extent possible/ necessary reports phase contractors’  Road edge buffers will be re-planted costs  Replanting to be carried out after completing the quarrying, using fast- growing native species; and grasses to assist slope and soil stability.  ECoP-6 will be implemented. 5.3 Soil and water  Small quantity of sand extraction will Contractor CSC  Monthly auditing of construction Included in be carried from a single location to management of hazardous phase contractors’ contamination minimize increase in water turbidity materials against Material costs Bangladesh Water Development Board K-53 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Silt fences or sediment barriers will be Safety Data Sheet provided around the sand extraction  Soil and water quality areas to prevent migration of high monitoring data sediment loads.  Number of reports if any non-  Pollution prevention plan and waste compliance disposal plan will be implemented.  Number of related  Any discharges to the river or streams complaints should have turbidity of less than 2 mg/l  Regular waste water streams are to be passed through settling basins.  Undertake pH monitoring of site runoff to ensure alkaline runoff is not leaving the site.  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP-1, ECoP-2, ECoP-4, ECoP-5, and ECoP-7 will be implemented. 5.4 Air Quality  Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of dust-related construction Included in implemented. complaints. phase contractors’  Exhaust from construction vehicles,  Number of air quality-related costs boats, and equipment will comply complaints, with EQS  Air quality monitoring data  Construction materials will be stored  Compliance with Traffic in designated areas away from Management Plan. sensitive receptors and covered to minimize dust on site from site construction works  Water spraying will be carried out to suppress dust emissions where needed  Construction vehicles will be sprayed with water when entering and leaving Bangladesh Water Development Board K-54 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation the site, covered if transporting materials, adhere to speed limits, and engines will be turned off when idling.  Target zero dust related complaints  Target zero air quality related complaints.  ECoP-10 will be implemented. 5.5 Health and  Construction workers on boats to have Contractor CSC  Number of respiratory construction Included in Safety life jackets protective devices and other phase contractors’  Compliance with Occupational Health PPEs issues to workers. costs and Safety standards and OHS Plan  Monitoring of compliance  Implement Fuels and hazardous with Health and Safety substances management plan standards (including monthly reporting of accidents).  Develop controls and standard operating procedures for the use of  Number of accidents, fuels and other hazardous substances incidents and near misses. to prevent spills, accidents  Number of trainings provided.  Train and designate personnel for various OHS aspects such as spill control procedures, fire fighting  Establish firefighting system and fire safety (fire extinguishers) at the construction sites where fire is an hazard  Transport of hazardous goods and fuel to be done in closed containers and ISO certified tanks  Provision of respiratory protective devices for workers where needed  Designate agreed routes for traffic (set Bangladesh Water Development Board K-55 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation out in the Traffic Management Plan)  Boats to have first aid boxes  WBG’s EHS Guidelines to be implemented  ECoP 2, ECoP 16, and ECoP-18 will be implemented. 5.6 Noise and  Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of record of construction Included in Vibration implemented. equipment used on site phase contractors’  Construction plants and vehicles capable of producing over costs producing sound in excess of 85dB 85dB and whether equipment will be fitted with mufflers; has been fitted with mufflers  EQS compliance will be ensured.  Number of related community complaints  ECoP-11 will be implemented.  Noise monitoring data 5.7 Damage to Any damaged infrastructure such as Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance construction Included in infrastructure boat jetties will be repaired reports phase contractors’ costs 5.8 Impacts on No borrowing will be carried out from Contractor CSC Any non-compliances construction Included in cultivation fields the cultivation fields. phase contractors’ costs 6. Activity: Construction of Resettlement Sites 6.1 Changes in  Sites having minimum displacement SECO Independent  Documentary evidence of Before Included in Land Use, loss of requirements will be selected monitors RAP implementation construction overall agriculture  Sites with minimum impacts on  Percentage of affectees that project cost agriculture activities and cultivated have received full payment. land will be selected  Number of related grievances  Sites will be located at a safe distance from sensitive habitats  Community consultation will be carried out to finalize the sites Bangladesh Water Development Board K-56 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  RAP will be implemented.  GRM will be put in place. 6.2 Changes to  Changes to the land form and Contractor CSC  Volume of spoil extracted Throughout the Included in land form and topography will only occur in (monitor against predictions). construction contractors’ topography designated areas to accommodate  All excavated materials to be phase costs defined project features. disposed of in designated  Excavation of material will be kept to sites. a minimum.  Number of non-compliances  Implement ECoP 8. observed/reported 6.3 Soil erosion  Slopes will be re-vegetated Contractor CSC Compliance with the Throughout the Included in  Areas exposed during construction Landscaping and Plantation construction contractors’ will be re-vegetated (‘greened’) Plan. phase and prior costs immediately All replanting to be to operation  Adopt measures set out in the commenced prior to operation. Landscaping and Plantation Plan  Replanting to occur prior to the commencement of operation, using fast-growing native species; and grasses to assist slope and soil stability.  ECoP-6 will be implemented. 6.4 Soil and water  The contractor will prepare and Contractor CSC  Monthly auditing of Throughout the Included in contamination implement a Pollution Prevention Plan management of hazardous construction contractors’ prior to the start of the work. Proper materials against Material phase costs baseline data will be collected. Safety Data Sheet  Construction materials will be stored,  Soil and water quality used and handled appropriately. monitoring data  Excavated material disposal methods  Number of reports if any non- to include measures to reduce risk of compliance Bangladesh Water Development Board K-57 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation environmental pollution.  Number of related complaints  Reduce risk of a pollution event through adoption of measures set out in Solid Waste Management Plan and (Drinking Water ) and Sanitation Plan  Hazardous and toxic materials stored separately  The contractor will identify suitable sites for disposal of hazardous and non- hazardous waste. The selection will be done in consultation with the PMU and the local municipal authorities. Beels, khals, and rivers will not be used for waste dumping.  Fuels and hazardous substances management plan will be implemented.  Design drainage for the batching plant area to direct runoff into a sump/basin for inspection for pollutants prior to discharge  Design settling basins for the discharges from tunnel construction areas  Any discharges to the river or streams should have turbidity of less than 2 mg/l  Regular waste water streams are to be passed through settling basins.  Undertake pH monitoring of site runoff to ensure alkaline runoff is not Bangladesh Water Development Board K-58 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation leaving the site.  Construct a designated, signposted concrete wash down bay that is fully contained and bunded for all excess concrete and concrete wash down, e.g.  Plastic lined.  Regularly maintain the concrete  Washout bay, treating any water prior to release to natural systems.  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP-1, ECoP-2, ECoP-4, ECoP-5, and ECoP-7 will be implemented. 6.5 Air Quality  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Number of dust-related Throughout Included in implemented. complaints. construction contractors’  Construction materials will be stored  Number of air quality-related phase costs in designated areas away from complaints, sensitive receptors and covered to  Compliance with Traffic minimize dust on site from site Management Plan. construction works  Air quality monitoring data  Construction vehicles will be sprayed with water when entering and leaving the site, covered if transporting materials, adhere to speed limits, and engines will be turned off when idling.  Water spraying will be carried out to suppress dust emissions where needed  Batching plants, asphalt plants, and crushers will have appropriate dust and emission abatement systems (e.g., wet scrubber) as appropriate. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-59 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Target zero dust related complaints  Target zero air quality related complaints.  EQS compliance will be ensured.  Monitoring of ambient air quality  Near settlements and sensitive receptors such as schools.  Appropriate actions to be undertaken in case ambient air quality deteriorates beyond EQS limits.  ECoP-10 will be implemented. 6.6 Health and  Compliance with Occupational Health Contractor CSC  Number of respiratory Throughout Included in Safety and Safety standards and OHS Plan protective devices and other construction contractors’  Implement fuels and hazardous PPEs issues to workers. phase costs substances management plan  Monitoring of compliance  Use of personal protective equipment with Health and Safety (PPE) standards (including monthly reporting of accidents).  Construction sites to be cordoned off to stop unauthorized access  Number of accidents, incidents and near misses.  Develop controls and standard operating procedures for the use of  Number of trainings provided. fuels and other hazardous substances to prevent spills, accidents, and pilferage  Train and designate personnel for various OHS aspects such as spill control procedures, fire fighting  Establish firefighting system and fire safety (fire extinguishers) at the construction sites where fire is an Bangladesh Water Development Board K-60 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation hazard  Spill kits and trained personnel are to be made available at the workshops.  Contain all fuel tanks in a fully bunded area with a storage capacity of at least 110 percent of the potential storage volume.  Use auto shut down valves for fuel transfer pipes  Transport of hazardous goods and fuel to be done in closed containers and ISO certified tanks  Provision of respiratory protective devices for workers where needed  Designate agreed routes for traffic (set out in the Traffic Management Plan)  Provision of insurance-backed compensation scheme for major injury or loss of life reflecting settlement sums that are consistent with national/international benchmarks.  Contractor to engage a doctor at the site/camp  Construction sites to have first aid boxes  Site to have ambulance to transfer injured/sick workers to nearest hospital  WBG’s EHS Guidelines to be implemented  ECoP 2 and ECoP-18 will be Bangladesh Water Development Board K-61 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation implemented. 6.7 Noise and  -Pollution prevention plan will be Contractor CSC  Record of equipment used on Throughout Included in Vibration implemented. site capable of producing over construction contractors’  Construction plant producing sound in 85dB and whether equipment phase costs excess of 85dB will be fitted with has been fitted with mufflers mufflers;  Number of related community  Noise barriers will be provided in complaints areas where significant noise is  Noise monitoring data expected.  Number of non-compliances  EQS compliance will be ensured.  ECoP-11 will be implemented. 6.8 Landscape  Landscaping and Plantation Plan will Contractor CSC Compliance with Landscaping Before the Included in and Visual be implemented and Plantation Plan completion of contractors’ Intrusion  New planting and landscape the construction costs restoration as soon as practicable at phase the end of construction phase  Replanting of flora/vegetation alongside embankment and road  Enhance floral environment by planting fruit trees and ornamental shrubs.  ECoP 8 to be implemented 6.9 Vegetation  Compensatory tree plantation will be Contractor CSC  Number of trees felled Throughout Included in loss carried out mostly along the  Number of saplings planted construction contractors’ embankment and road and also in phase costs Survival rate of saplings after resettlement sites one year  A public education program should be designed and implemented to discourage cutting of trees by the construction workers Bangladesh Water Development Board K-62 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Avoid dumping material in vegetated areas.  Avoid unnecessary loss of vegetation  ECoP-12 will be implemented. 6.10 Fauna /  Awareness raising of workers, Contractor CSC  Number of reported Throughout Included in Wildlife employees and general public; incidences of hunting or construction contractors’  Include information on wildlife poaching on the Project site / phase costs protection in all construction in land ownership. related tool-box orientation  Number of reports of sighting briefings for new construction staff of key wild species  A public education program will be designed and implemented to discourage poaching of wildlife  Avoid positioning spoil in areas used by fauna  No hunting or poaching  Keeping away from sensitive habitats such as water channels (khals) and water ponds (beels)  No dumping of effluents or solid waste in water bodies  ECoP-13 and ECoP 14will be implemented.  Environmental enhancement BWDB ESC Evidence of implementation of During Included in measuresto be implemented enhancement measures construction overall phase project cost 6.11 Mortality of  No untreated effluents will be Contractor CSC  Number of any non- construction Included in Fish released in water bodies. Care will compliance reports phase contractors’ be observed to minimize sliding of  Number of related costs soil and spoil in water bodies. grievances Bangladesh Water Development Board K-63 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Keeping away from sensitive habitats such as water channels (khals) and water ponds (beels) 6.12 Damage to Any damaged infrastructure such as Contractor CSC  Number of any non- construction Included in infrastructure roads, bridges and culverts will be compliance reports phase contractors’ repaired  Number of related costs grievances 6.13 Damage to  In case any artifact or site of Contractor CSC  Number of any non- construction Included in PCRs archeological, cultural, historical, or compliance reports phase contractors’ religious significance are discovered  Number of reports of any new costs during construction activities, the PCR discovered/reported works will be stopped, and the Archeological Department will be informed. 6.14 Disturbance  Proper landscaping will be done and Contractor CSC Number of any non-compliance construction Included in of Visual an overall Landscape and Plantation reports phase contractors’ Landscape and Plan will be implemented that will be costs Natural Habitats worked out in more detail for the area where the project infrastructure is located.  Tree planting will be well organized and where possible vegetation and natural habitats will have to be restored or newly created. 6.15 Social  Liaison will be maintained with the PMU SECO Number of public grievances Construction Included in conflict due to the communities relating to in-migrants phase contractors’ Influx of Workers  Contractors and workforce to follow costs and In-migrants code of conduct  Respect of local norms and values  Implementation of awareness campaign Bangladesh Water Development Board K-64 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Complaints from the local community will be addressed by the Grievance Mechanism that will be developed. 6.16 Adverse  The Public Health Action Plan will be PMU and CSC Number of patients being Construction Included in Effects on Health implemented contractor treated in the local hospitals phase contractors’ Situation  Raising awareness of the associated costs risks for the local population.  The awareness campaign will also be aimed at the risk of interaction between the resident population and the construction work force, including the spreading of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS.  The medical health facilities in the project influence area will be facilitated to deal with such incidences. 6.17 Increased  The contractors to procure their Contractor CSC Number of related public Construction Included in Load on Local supplies in a manner not significantly grievances phase contractors’ Services and affecting the availability of essential costs Supplies commodities in the area for the residents.  Grievance redress mechanism will be established to address community complaints and grievances. 6.18 Blockage of  Local access routes will not be Contractor CSC  Number of related community construction Included in local routes blocked to the extent possible complaints phase contractors’  Boat/launch jetties will not be blocked costs to the extent possible  If blockage of routs, roads, or boat jetties is unavoidable, consultations Bangladesh Water Development Board K-65 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation will be carried out with the affected community and alternates will be identified.  Work schedule will be prepared in consultation with the communities to minimize impact of blocked access or routes. 7. Activity: Waste management 7.1 Soil and water  Contractors will implement the Waste Contractor CSC  Monthly auditing of construction Included in contamination Management Plan. management of hazardous phase contractors’  Appropriate hazardous, industrial and materials against Material costs domestic waste disposal facilities Safety Data Sheet must be established  Soil and water quality  For the domestic sewage, appropriate monitoring data treatment and disposal system (e.g.,  Reports if any non- septic tanks and soaking pits) will be compliance constructed having adequate capacity  Number of related complaints  Waste oils will be collected in drums and sold to the recycling contractors.  The inert recyclable waste from the site (such as cardboard, drums, and broken/used parts) will be sold to recycling contractors.  The hazardous waste will be kept separate and handled according to the nature of the waste.  Domestic solid waste will be disposed off in a manner that does not cause soil contamination.  Awareness raising for minimizing use of non-biodegradable substances Bangladesh Water Development Board K-66 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Environmental Responsibility Cost Actions Key Performance Indicator Timing Impact/Issue Execution Monitoring Allocation  Regular maintenance of waste management facilities will be undertaken  No waste dumping/release will be carried out in environmental sensitive areas including beels, khals, and rivers  Implement ECoP 1 7.2 Odor  Waste disposal sites will be located Contractor CSC Number of related complaints construction Included in away from the communities phase contractors’  Regular maintenance of waste costs management facilities will be undertaken 8. Activity: Sire Restoration 8.1 Site  Demolition of temporary structures Contractor CSC  Photographic record construction Included in restoration  Removal of all debris, excess  Clearance from CSC phase contractors’ construction material, scraps, spoils, costs other wastes  Landscaping  Restoration of sites for camps and office buildings Bangladesh Water Development Board K-67 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) K.6. Capacity Building Capacity building for effective implementation of the environmental and social safeguard requirements is a key element of the EMP. Capacity building for environmental and social safeguard management will need to be carried out at all tiers of the project, including BWDB, SECO, CSC, and contractors. At the construction site, CSC will take the lead in implementing the capacity building plan, though the contractors will also be responsible to conduct trainings for their own staff and workers. The various aspects that are covered under the capacity building will include general environmental and social awareness, key environmental and social sensitivities of the area, key environmental and social impacts of the project, EMP requirements, OHS aspects, and waste disposal. Table K.3 provides a summary of various aspects of the environmental and social trainings to be conducted at the construction site. SECO may revise the plan during the Project implementation as required. Table K.3: Environmental and Social Trainings Contents Participants Responsibility Schedule General environmental and Selected staff of CSC Prior to the start of socioeconomic awareness; BWDB, CSC, the Project activities. Environmental and social sensitivity and contractors (To be repeated as of the project influence area; needed.) Key findings of the EIA; Mitigation measures; EMP; Social and cultural values of the area. General environmental and PMU; CSC Prior to the start of socioeconomic awareness; CSC; selected the field activities. Environmental and social sensitivity contractors’ (To be repeated as of the project influence area; crew needed.) Mitigation measures; Community issues; Awareness of transmissible diseases Social and cultural values. EMP; Construction Contractors Prior to the start of Waste disposal; crew the construction OHS activities. (To be repeated as needed.) Road/waterway safety; Drivers; Contractors Before and during Defensive driving/sailing; boat/launch the field operations. Waste disposal; crew (To be repeated as Cultural values and social needed.) sensitivity. Camp operation; Camp staff Contractors Before and during Waste disposal; the field operations. OHS (To be repeated as Bangladesh Water Development Board K-68 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Contents Participants Responsibility Schedule Natural resource conservation; needed.) Housekeeping. Restoration requirements; Restoration Contractors Before the start of the teams restoration activities. Waste disposal. K.7. Chance Find Procedure The contractors will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the following “Chance Finds Procedures� in case culturally valuable materials are uncovered during excavation or any project activities as per the Antiquities Act, 1968 and the WB OPs, including: (1) Cultural property includes monuments, structures, works of art, or sites of significant points of view, and are defined as sites and structures having archaeological, historical, architectural, or religious significance, and natural sites with cultural values. This includes cemeteries, graveyards and graves. (2) In the event of finding of properties of cultural value during construction, the following procedures for identification, protection from theft, and treatment of discovered artifacts should be followed and included in standard bidding document. (a) Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance find; (b) Delineate the discovered site or area; (c) Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. (d) Notify the supervisory Engineer who in turn will notify the responsible local authorities; (e) Responsible local authorities and the relevant Ministry would be in charge of protecting and preserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures. (f) Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities and the relevant Ministry. This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain of cultural or archeological importance), conservation, restoration and salvage. (g) Implementation of the authority decision concerning the management of the finding shall be communicated in writing by the relevant Ministry. (h) Construction work could resume only after permission is given from the responsible local authorities and the relevant Ministry concerning safeguard of the heritage (e.g. Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Deputy Commissioner and Department of Archeology). (3) These procedures must be referred to as standard provisions in construction contracts. During project supervision, the Site Engineer shall monitor the above regulations relating to the treatment of any chance find encountered. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-69 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) (4) Relevant findings will be recorded in World Bank Supervision Reports and Implementation Completion Reports will assess the overall effectiveness of the project’s cultural property mitigation, management, and activities, as appropriate. K.8. Documentation The SECO with assistance from CSC and contractors will produce the following environmental reporting documentation:  Environmental Monitoring Reports: The environmental monitoring reports will include environmental mitigation measures undertaken, environmental monitoring activities undertaken, details of monitoring data collected, analysis of monitoring results particularly the non-compliances, recommended mitigation and corrective measures, environmental training conducted, and environmental regulatory violations observed. The environmental monitoring reports will be submitted quarterly during the construction period and annually for three years after completion of construction.  Project Completion Environmental Monitoring Report: One year after completion of construction, the SECO will submit a Project Completion Environmental Monitoring Report which will summarize the overall environmental impacts from the Project to all the co-financiers. BWDB will engage External Monitors during construction period to measure the effectiveness and outcome/impact of EMP, as stated earlier. The External monitors will submit the quarterly reports throughout the contract time, impact evaluation report at the end of each year and finally a completion Report at the end of contract period. K.9. EMP Implementation Cost The estimated costs for the environmental management and monitoring activities for the entire project including the construction of resettlement sites are already set out in Table 11.8 in the main volume. This cost has been included in the overall project cost. Bangladesh Water Development Board K-70 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex L. ToR for External Environmental Monitoring (Environmental Team of External Monitoring & Evaluation Consultants) Citation in the main text (Volume I): Section 11.5.3. Background The lower Brahmaputra, named Jamuna in Bangladesh is one of largest rivers in the World. Following its avulsion (change of course) into the present day Jamuna River during the late 17th century, it has been constantly migrating westward and additionally widened by 50% from 8 to 12 km since the 1970s. These morphological changes have led to the loss of about 88,000 ha of floodplain from 1973 to 2014, affecting the ecology and livelihood of the floodplain dwellers by displacing hundreds and thousands of people. In addition to unpredictable riverbank erosion, floods are the other major natural hazard. While typically 20% of the country is flooded during the annual monsoon, severe floods have inundated up to two thirds of the country. The Government of Bangladesh through Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) is preparing the River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) to reconstruct the existing degraded embankment and secure it against riverbank erosion along 137 km length from the Teesta River to the Jamuna Bridge. The program will be designed and implemented in three phases. A 50 km long priority reach between Simla and Hasnapara will be protected in Phase 1. Phase 2 covers the remaining 87 km while Phase 3 focuses on and the construction of a highway on the countryside of the new flood embankment. The entire program will be implemented over a period of 10 years. Objectives The RMIP will be supported by a specialized an External or Third Party Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) firm that will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of implementation progress of all project works and activities and it’s impacts as well the implementation of the EMP, and the SAP/RAP. The M&E reports will evaluate the success in project implementation in terms of meeting the project’s objectives, and assess its physical, hydrological, environmental, social, and economic impacts. The M&E activities will provide continuous feedback to the PMU on the project’s performance, and on mitigation of negative impact under various components, so that corrective actions can be undertaken in a timely manner if necessary. In terms of implementation of EMP, the main purpose of the external monitoring – the third tier of the monitoring program - will be to ensure that all the key entities including SECO, CSC, and contractors are effectively and adequately fulfilling their designated role for EMP implementation, and that all the EMP requirements are being implemented in a timely and effective manner. The primary objective for engaging M&E Consultants is to review the efficacy of EMP implementation as well as internal monitoring, and conduct periodic third party monitoring and provide feedback to BWDB and WB on policy improvement and enhancement of implementation process. The environmental team of the M&E Consultants hereafter referred as the External Environmental Monitoring Consultants (EMC). The EMC will review implementation process as per set Bangladesh Water Development Board L-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) procedures and tasks given in the EMP and assess the achievement of overall environmental management objectives. Scope of Work The scope of work of the EMC will include the following specific tasks: To develop specific monitoring indicators, checklists, and questionnaires to undertake external monitoring (a preliminary list of monitoring indicators has been given in the ESMP) in consultation with BWDB and WB. To review and verify the implementation progress of various EMP elements, particularly, mitigation plan, compliance and effects monitoring, environmental trainings, documentation, and grievance redress mechanism. To review and verify the functioning of the key entities – SECO, CSC, and contractors - for environmental management. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the design of EMP and its implementation, and also the entities tasked to undertake various tasks detailed in the EMP. Evaluate and assess the institutional arrangements established for the environmental management of the project. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the key personnel of SECO, CSC, and contractors tasked to implement various aspects of the EMP. Evaluate and assess the adequacy of the mitigation measures proposed in the Mitigation Plan in addressing the potentially negative impacts of the project activities and propose changes as appropriate. Review results of internal monitoring (compliance and effects monitoring) and verify its effectiveness through community consultations, spot checks, and field observations. Review the process and outcome of environmental trainings conducted by different project entities in line with the training program given in the EMP. Review the process and outcome of the documentation and reporting being carried out by various project entities in line with the EMP requirements. Identify, quantify, and qualify the types of EMP-related conflicts and grievances reported and resolved and the consultation and participation procedures. Provide recommendations to strengthen the grievance management and redress system. Provide a summary of whether EMP is being effectively implemented Describe any outstanding actions that are required to bring EMP implementation in line with the GoB and WB requirements as stated in the EIA. Describe further mitigation measures and or corrective actions needed to ensure that the project remains environmentally and socially acceptable. Provide a timetable and define budget requirements for these supplementary mitigation measures / corrective actions. Recommend and describe any additional measures to strengthen capacity of implementing entities to ensure full and effective implementation of required mitigation and management measures. Describe any lessons learned that might be useful for environmental assessment and management of future projects. Approach and Methodology Bangladesh Water Development Board L-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) The general approach will include monitoring of EMP implementation activities and to identify any environmental impacts actually caused by the project. The EMC will conduct biannual field visits for external monitoring (the frequency of the visits may be increased for critical periods of construction). During the field visits, the EMC will carry out meetings with the key project entities including PMU, SECO, CSC, and contractors; review reports and record of EMP implementation; conduct consultation meetings with key stakeholders particularly communities and local government officials; carry out field investigations including spot checks and visual observations, and identify need of any sampling and laboratory analysis. The EMC will prepare checklists and questionnaires for the field investigations, comprising both qualitative and quantitative parameters. After each field visit, the EMC will prepare external monitoring report comprising field observations and findings, assessment of ESMP implementation, key gaps identified, conclusions, and recommendations for addressing the gaps. Responsibility of BWDB The BWDB through its PMU will ensure timely supply of background references, data and project options to the EMC. It will ensure uninterrupted access to work sites, relevant offices of the GOB and BWDB in particular. The EMC will participate in quarterly coordination meetings with the BWDB in presence of the CSC. Recommendation based on the result of the external monitoring will be provided to BWDB to cover up the deficiencies identified by the EMC. BWDB will accept the recommendations of the EMC if they are within the scope of work and there is nothing incorrect in the report. Responsibility of CSC The CSC will provide appropriate protocol at site or at its Project Office for the field visit of the EMC. It will on behalf of BWDB ensure free access to work sites, impact areas and the database on EMP implementation. The CSC will ensure timely intimation of its works planning as and when made or updated during the construction period and keep the EMC informed. Team Composition of the EMC The tasks of the key members of the EMC are given below. Position/expertise Qualification and experience 1. EMP Masters in environment engineering or environmental science Implementation with 15 years working background in planning, implementation Specialist and monitoring of environmental management for large infrastructure projects. Experience in institutional capacity analysis, preparation and implementation of ESMPs, and knowledge of latest environmental safeguard policies of the international development financing institutions in Bangladesh are required. 2. Environment Masters in environment engineering or environmental science Specialist with 10 years working experience in environmental impact assessment including field surveys, stakeholder consultations, and analyzing environmental impacts to identify mitigation measures in compliance with environmental safeguard policies of the Bangladesh Water Development Board L-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Position/expertise Qualification and experience international development financing institutions and national legislations. Experience of preparing and implementing ESMP for externally financed projects is essential. 3. Ecologist Masters in biological sciences with 15 years working experience in relevant fields. Thorough knowledge of ecological issues (natural vegetation, terrestrial as well as aquatic fauna, fish, and birds) and their implications for development projects; research and work experience relating to ecological issues; and knowledge of techniques for data collection and analysis. Time Frame and Reporting The EMC (M&E Consultant) will be employed over a period of five years with intermittent inputs from the professional team to continue one year after completion of the RMIP implementation. Biannual and annual monitoring reports (with more frequent report as needed) should be submitted to the BWDB with copies to the WB. An evaluation report at the end of the Project should be submitted to the BWDB and WB with critical analysis of the achievement of the programs and the environmental performance of RMIP. The EMC will provide monitoring and evaluation report covering the following aspects: Field observations, results of any field investigations and or laboratory analysis Assessment of whether the EMP is being implemented as planned and budgeted Assessment of the extent to which the specific EMP objectives and the expected outcomes/results have been achieved and the factors affecting their achievement or non achievement, and in particular whether national and World Bank requirements on environmental and social management are being met Major areas of improvement and key risk factors Major lessons learnt and Recommendations. Formats for collection and presentation of monitoring data will be designed in consultation with BWDB. * Bangladesh Water Development Board L-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Annex M. Summary of National Stakeholder Consultation Workshops 25 January 2015, Brac Inn Center The national stakeholder consultation workshop on the feasibility study and detailed design of the RMIP was held on 25 January 2015, at the BRAC Center Inn in Dhaka. It precedes the disclosure workshops being part of the environmental and social safeguard preparation. The key note was presented by Mr. Rob Davinroy, comparing the Mississippi development with the Jamuna River. The main points of the presentation (attached) were: (i) The Mississippi development started without a master plan in response to riverbank erosion. (ii) The work started with construction of revetments along eroding bends and later focused on the opposite bank where river training dikes (spurs or cross bars) were constructed in areas with lower energy flows. (iii) The riverbank protection and subsequent river training has gradually developed favorable conditions for navigation along the Mississippi, which provides a very viable and economic alternative to using trucks, savings ten thousands of truckloads of land transport, and reducing road congestion. (iv) The Mississippi flows through the heart of the United States which provides a major economic advantage to the country, something the Jamuna, flowing through the heart of Bangladesh, could also attain. Subsequently, speeches were held by participants from the Ministry of Water Resources, the BWDB, and the World Bank. The highlights are: World Bank, Mr. Abedalrazq Khalil, Senior Water Resources Specialist: (i) Recurrent flooding and erosion along the main rivers of Bangladesh poses a challenging and seemingly insurmountable problem to the population of Bangladesh. However, the population and its organizations show a high resolve to meet the challenge and stabilize the Jamuna River, which drives the World Bank to share this vision. (ii) The Riverbank Improvement Program reflects this vision in targeting the transformation of the Northwestern Region through an ambitious program of embankment with road and riverbank protection construction, making use of the most recent and affordable technologies suitable for the huge river with huge powers. (iii) Now, 50 years after building the Brahmaputra Right Embankment, the World Bank is back supporting upgrading the work, and strengthening the BWDB operations through regular monitoring, flood hazard mapping, and asset and O&M management information systems leading to a decision support system. This combination helps to break the cycle of build – neglect – build and so on. (iv) The Minister is asked to think about an effective maintenance system as core element of BWDB to start river management exemplary to the world. (v) The RMIP has the potential to transform a central part of Bangladesh, fight poverty, and contribute to achieving mid-income level by 2021. The Secretary MOWR mentioned: Bangladesh Water Development Board M-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) (i) From his experience gained from a study tour to the Mississippi and the US Army Corps of Engineers facilities in July 2014 he agrees with Rob Davinroy on the similarities of stabilizing the Mississippi and Jamuna rivers. (ii) The Jamuna Bridge is a good learning example – the bridge was initially refused for donor support as being infeasible or not viable, but is now widely acknowledged as a success. Similarly a large scale and integrated river stabilization approach can create a new navigation potential, even though this is not visible immediately. (iii) The Ministry has an interest to overcome the negative impression on the Ministry’s work through seriousness in building permanent protective works that does not fail and is appreciated by the population. One approach discussed with the Minister is to focus on fewer, highly visible projects instead of taking up 50 or so new projects every year. Given the high demand all over the country this will be challenging but could be rewarding specifically when looking at the government’s goal of achieving mid-income level status by 2021. (iv) The Secretary looks forward to the successful implementation of the project in the near future. Subsequently, the Minister highlighted: (i) While there are many similarities between the Mississippi and Jamuna River, there are some noticeable differences, primarily that 93% of the catchment area lies outside of Bangladesh. This notwithstanding, Bangladesh can learn in the field of planning, maintenance and operational strategy. (ii) It is important for people outside of Bangladesh to recognize the serious detrimental effect that riverbank erosion has on people and property. Flooding and drainage is well understood. Beginning in the 1950s and 60s, studies initiating construction began of embankments throughout the country, most notably the construction of the Brahmaputra Right Embankment. It is now recognized that riverbank erosion also affects the performance of embankments, and that erosion protection must be combined with flood protection. In some ways erosion behaves like diabetes, the effects of which cannot be seen immediately but then strike the more seriously. (iii) The country as a whole lacks most in maintaining completed works. Financing for new projects has always been secured often with support from donors, but unfortunately donors do not contribute to maintaining the works. An example is many big irrigation projects that have changed the lifestyle of people fundamentally. However, properly maintained they would contribute even more to sustainable growth. (iv) To avoid this in future, especially the sensitive investments into river interventions, maintenance requirements must be considered from the beginning. BWDB should come up with institutionalized rehabilitation to maximize the benefits from their investments. (v) In the same context, the capacity of BWDB needs to be improved, specifically in the field of supervision. It reflects poorly on BWDB that the organization employs the best students in the country but cannot supervise work correctly. In defense of BWDB, it needs to be mentioned that the number of employees in the organization has been reduced dramatically, which has reduce its capacity to respond appropriately. The organization should be restructured, especially considering that an investment of US$ 1.5 billion is being proposed for the RMIP. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) (vi) Another point is that the country has changed much over the last 50 years and it is important to involve local people, especially in the Bangladesh context. The local stakeholders have to be informed so that they understand the interventions and can fully appreciate the benefits and also understand the potential sacrifices. (vii) The Minister is personally committed to the RMIP, however asks that the left bank and river training be considered as part of the program. The presentation from Mr. Davinroy and the speech of Mr. Khalid point in the right direction. The Director General in his closing speech summarized the development of the BRE from the 1960s, its initial success to flood risk mitigation and later problem with riverbank erosion. He mentioned that riverbank protection work implemented since the 1990s has not been effective and that the RMIP’s integrated approach of flood protection and riverbank protection develops the country’s ability. After the tea break the technical session provided three presentations (attached): (i) The project summary (ii) The environmental summary (iii) The social summary Subsequently, the floor was open for discussion and questions. A broad number of participants contributed and their questions were answered, while the four presenters and the Deputy Team Leader of the consulting team provided the answers. The summary is provided in the following table: Question, Clarifications Reply 1 Selim Bhuyian, Director General WARPO: 1. How was the western boundary of 1. The western was established the program area established? through a combination of 2. What is with stabilization of the floodplain modelling and left bank and does the opted reviewing the digital terrain strategy mean land reclamation model with observed inundation takes place on the left bank only? patterns. 3. Any impact on the left bank 2. The high energy flow in the studied? priority reach indicates that here reclamation will take largely place at the left bank. This is different in other areas, which will be studied in Phase I. 3. The social Team conducted consultation in two chars. People consulted welcome the project; however, attention left bank, particularly reducing the river width and land reclamation was emphasized. 2 Wahidur Rahman, CE Rangpur, BWDB Has 12 years of experience with work on the Jamuna: 1. The embankment body can make 1. For embankment construction the use of sandy material from the use of dredged material from the river. This has been investigated river is suggested which contains geo-technically. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Question, Clarifications Reply mica, silt, fine and coarse sand. Is 2. A part of the earth from the toe that suitable? will be use, specifically clayey, 2. Earth from the toe is suggested for silty material. Unsuitable the cover layer – is that suitable? material will be rejected. 3. The project needs a long-term 3. The implementation monitoring and maintenance arrangements focus very much on perspective. monitoring, including most 4. Have the effects of the existing modern equipment, and provide work from Kalitola and a strategy for adaptation and Mathurapara to Jamuna Bridge maintenance. been taken into account? 4. The river reach from Sariakandi to 5. Erosion in the Kurigram area does Jamuna bridge has been not only come from the Jamuna investigated in a number of but also the many tributaries. numerical models. 5. This is acknowledged and the Kurigram Project has been postponed as the influence area from the Jamuna is too small and a study of the whole area is warranted. 3 Mahbubur Rahman, retired BWDB, TL M&E Consultant CEIP: 1. The project development depends 1. The feasibility report elaborates on objectives and inputs, outputs, on these and provides potential and outcomes. These have not baselines. been mentioned. 2. Yes, both banks and the river 2. Does the environmental study only were considered specifically for cover the right bank or extend to trans-boundary impacts. both banks? 3. Resettlement is a dynamic 3. How does the resettlement team process. At this time, it is a deal with changes during planning tool and must be implementation? adjusted eventually to meet 4. The Mississippi has been protected needs of the affected from both sides, how does the communities. Adaptive RMIP envision to provide mechanisms are already in built protection? in the RAP policies. 4. The RMIP starts with the high energy reach in the priority area on the right bank while the other bank with potential land reclamation will come later. 4 Sharafat Hossain Khan, PD CEIP: 1. The project seems to be more 1. The first phase concentrates on embankment rehabilitation than the riverbank stabilization along river stabilization the high energy reach of the right 2. The BRE stops the sediment bank and rehabilitates the distribution on the floodplain embankment. which normally builds land. 2. Two regulators and four sluice 3. The technical session has gates will help opening the Bangladesh Water Development Board M-4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Question, Clarifications Reply presented nothing on morphology, embankment for fish and design parameters, management supplementary irrigation water of anabranches carrying some sediment onto the 4. There are no lessons learned and floodplain. analysis of past performance. 3. The final report contains one Annex exclusively dealing with morphology, sediment waves and the interaction between river and riverbank protection. 4. The lessons learned have been presented in two technical notes, submitted prior to the final report. 5 Nurul Amin Talukdar, retired BWDB, TL ECRRP: 1. Did the design consider 1. Yes, alone and in combination earthquake? with other loads. 2. What is the sequence of work with 2. Stabilization starts with the respect to river stabilization. revetment and riverbank 3. Does the design consider the protection works along the high crossing of local people and cattle energy reach in the priority area etc? on the right bank followed by 4. The new embankment destroys river training that can work from some 126,000 trees, are there the left bank. compensation measures. 3. Apart from crossings for 5. Have you considered the motorized vehicles there are experience of Model village some 30 crossings for local (Guchha Gram) in RAP planning people, consisting of steps. and any provision for raising 4. The new embankment also livestock as a source of income? provides space for tree plantation, specifically on the countryside slope. The amount of planted trees there is around double the amount destroyed. 5. RAP has many income generating programs, including livestock. 6 Khaleduzzaman, RNE: 1. It is wonderful that Government 1. Noted takes up this program and World 2. Agreed Bank’s role is appreciated, so is the 3. Agreed, could be part of the river flexible phased approach. training study planned for Phase 2. The name should be changed to I. River Management Improvement 4. This is part of the Phase I. Program. 5. There are no fixed plans and 3. The gradual narrowing down designs so it is difficult to should be planned and navigation, anticipate something that might as mentioned by the Secretary, take decades to implement. could provide additional benefits. 6. Agreed, more potential is at the 4. A Master Plan is needed which lower energy left bank. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Question, Clarifications Reply might look at the suggested 6km 7. This is definitely a future wide river, including floodplains possibility. some 8kms. 5. How is the Brahmaputra barrage related to the RMIP? 6. 165ha of land reclamation is a good start but the potential could be up to 2,500km² 7. The Prime Minister suggests to develop industrialized zones along the major river banks. 7 Abu Taher, Kazipur People should be resettled first before Yes, that is exactly what has been demolition of their structures planned in the RAP. 9 Mohammad Shafique, Kazipur Is there any policy on payment for BWDB will look into the matter. The outstanding compensation for past proposed LA for this project will pay acquisition for retired embankment? compensation for land and other assets prior to relocation. 10 Bokul Sarker, Upazila Chairman Kazipur Welcomed the project and the RAP The team appreciated the continued prepared based on consultation with the support of the Upazila Chairman and the local people. The RAP policies reflect the comments well received. Briefly desires of the people. There should be explained the provisions for training and focus on training, capacity build for alternative employment. alternative employment and income; also provision for tourism are recommended 12 Md.Abdul Hamid, Estimator , PD/ECRRP office The main causes of all past failure and The design is based on the analysis of all damage of bank protection and river survey data over the last 15 years training works are under prediction of including Sirajganj. scour depth and inadequate provision of scour protection. Has the observed scour depth near Sirajgong hard-point been reflected in this study? 13 Aminul Islam, CE Rajshahi 1. What is the connection to the 1. The RMIP Phase I concentrates on dredging program? the high energy reach providing 2. There is some negative experience riverbank protection some of with foreign contractors. How which will be implemented does the RMIP avoid this? through dredging. Dredging as 3. Any income-generating program tool for river training will play a for the squatters? role during the Phase I study. 2. The work will be tendered internationally based on pre- qualified contractors, supervised Bangladesh Water Development Board M-6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Question, Clarifications Reply through international supervisors. 3. Yes, a 6-year social development program has been design for livelihood, gender and health for affected and beneficiary groups. 14 Sarker, Chairman Bogra Bandarbari Likely start time is Dec 2015. Yes, the law When is the project starting? DC should requires payment of cheques by DC Office pay compensation cheques at the project in the field/project sites. site. 15 Dept. of Geology. University of Dhaka 1. How was the location and 1. The locations of fish passes and effectiveness of the fish passes their effectiveness are assessed assessed? through detailed field 2. With respect to Mr. investigations by fish experts of Khaleduzzaman from RNE IUCN, Bangladesh mentioned industrialization, which 2. Impacts of related to navigation will lead to navigation pollution such as dredging and risk of and negative impacts on aquatic pollution from oil spills and biodiversity. disposal of bilge water have been considered in the cumulative impact assessment of the study. 16 Abuld Hossain Shubon, PD GIZ biodiversity 1. Agreed project: 2. Noted 1. The RMIP seems to be ecofriendly 3. A number of activities are 2. Please consider the national policy managed by local stakeholders on fish (community forestry, operation 3. What are the maintenance of regulators) which continue arrangements for the time after after project implementation. the project ends? BWDB will carry out post 4. It is important to focus on the construction monitoring on property of the people. effectiveness on implementation 5. How many fisher communities and of these activities fishers are in the program area? 4. Agreed 5. There are two fishing communities in the priority reach 17 Dr. M. Niamul Naser, University of Dhaka 1. Impact of the project on fish 1. Currently the fish migration is migration and how many fish blocked by the BRE. Four fish passes are proposed? passes are recommended in Phase 1 to restore fish migration between the Jamuna and floodplains. In addition to the comments received during the workshop, the following written comments were received. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comments Reply 1 Dr. Rezaur Rahman, IWFM, BUET I was very happy to see the use of our joint 1. Noted work in RMIP. I very much appreciate and thank you for your initiative in this regard. After attending this seminar, I have become convinced that water sector projects in Bangladesh are entering a new phase. From my academic interest, I shall closely follow future developments and continue to argue for ecological considerations in water sector interventions. 2 DR. Munir Ahmed, fish specialist, Tara 1. Fish Passes- Designed Velocity, Sil 1. Fish passes and design velocities Level, Seasonal connectivity: Nice that are finalized based on extensive several fishpasses planned. Hope all fisheries studies carried out by will not have 1.5m/sec velocity design IUCN, Bangladesh. The design like in Sarikandi and Manu Irrigation velocities are 0.2 m/sec and these Project. During Fourth Fisheries Project velocities will facilitate all types of DoF-BWDB along with BETS designed fish migration in the Jamuna most probably 1.25 or 1.30 m/sec capacity. For small fish velocity of about 0.5m/sec (head drop of about 1 cm per buffle) would be required. Out of the total number of Fishpass planned, silt level to keep lower for more time/to allow pre-monsoon connectivity. If hatchling movement (of carps) is targeted additional fish pass may be planned split type just at bank level to work as seasonal connectivity, these may be less costly too. 2. Specific Comment: Fish Sanctuary on Migration Route: Once the fishpass is planned the entire route including fishpass structure should declare as Fish sanctuary which will reduce fishing 2. The project will support the in the structure itself. One such formation of a fishermen user s sanctuary was declared in Khorodari association committee to operate Khal in MIP but did not enforced and maintain the fish passes. properly. That may be reviewed again. 3. Specific Comment: Fish Sanctuary Wetland and Khals: Nice that re- excavation of beel and khals are Bangladesh Water Development Board M-8 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comments Reply planned (under fisheries or Environmental plan). It would be nice if number of Fish Sanctuaries are 3. Noted. Under the proposed established. In side pocket areas of fisheries development program, khals sanctuary can be established. Fish capacity development programs sanctuary can also be established in will be carried out for sustainable private ditches where beel is not much harvesting of fisheries and perennial type. establishment of fish sanctuaries. 4. Specific Comment: Fish Sanctuary in Deeper Scours/Channels and in Shallow Koles In the main river part Sanctuary can be 4. Fish sanctuaries will develop in the considered in number of deeper scours river also. The IUCN study has and also in trenches in Primary, identified 8 kholes as potential Secondary and Tertiary channels. sites for development of fish sanctuaries. Further studies will be carried out in the Phase 1 to Seasonal sanctuary in Koles usually confirm these locations and near village within Isolated or attached establish additional locations if Char can protect juvenile fish and required. invertebrates (Snails, mussels etc.). 5. Specific Comment: Fish Sanctuary in Upstream Indian Part- Transboundary Collaboration To give long term benefit this can be done. This will also ensure safe breeding of Carp in Assam and protect 5. Noted. brood fish and hatchlings/fertilized eggs. Nice that plantation is considered and also steps taken for Re-excavation of Beel, Wetland and Khals. 6. Specific Comment: Plantation vs Swamp Forestry Usually Forestry is better than Plantation (like opposite to aquaculture and openwater fisheries). Thus near the beel/beel periphery and excavated khals/canals plants should be Swamp 6. Noted. Community forestry Forestry Concept with minimum 5+1 programs are planned around species (Hizol, Koroch, Barun, Pitali, beel, khal and also inside the Kadam) and number of Reeds. One may charlands. refer Swamp Forestry and Guideline of CBRMP, LGED or similar guideline available with PSSWRSP, LGED. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comments Reply 7. Specific Comment: Re-excavation of Beel/Khal and Slope, Excavated Soil Management During this process re-excavation will be prioritized over Excavation. For Re- excavation time dependent approach to be applied for sustainability and for 7. Re-excavation of beels and khals predicting benefit period in future. For will be carried out to restore the example if re-excavation to work about ecological connectivity. The next 15 years than where was the beel recommended guidelines will be bottom line about 15 years ago, to re- followed in developing the re- excavate up to that. excavation program. Proper slope to maintain. For beel it should not be less than 1:30 on an average and with 2-3 steps. Such designs if required is available with PSSWRSP or CBRMP, LGED also. Excavated soil management is very important. No where this should be dumped nearby and to make barricade movement of fish and invertebrates. 8. Specific Comment: Fisher Community Request to consider resettlement of Fisher community with care in the re- settlement areas. They are not investor rather harvester and any investment based alternate livelihoods may not sustain with them. 8. Yes and noted. A separate resettlement site will be 9. Each of the Re-settlement area needs a developed for the fishermen small bush/forest block as common community. property (not planation rather re- generation of forestry) which has multiple benefit. 10. Few multistoried units may be considered as most of them are day laborers. This may increase social 9. There will be public/common area dignity, reduce pressure on land and in each site. keep more health and hygienic condition and security also. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-10 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comments Reply 10. The project will provide a plot and the affected households/squatters will build their own houses. The health and hygiene issues have been considered in the RAP. List of the Participants Name Designation Organization 1 Mr. Anisul Islam Honorable Minister Ministry of Water Resources Mahmud, M.P. 2 Mr. Md. Mijanur PS to Hon’ble Minister Ministry of Water Resources Rahman 3 Dr. Zafar Ahmed Khan Secretary Ministry of Water Resources 4 Md. Jahangir Alam PRO Ministry of Water Resources 5 Mr. Mozammel Haque Upzila Chairman, Kazipur Upzila Local Government Bokul Sarker 6 Mr. Md. Kamruzzaman Chairman, Kazipur Union Porisod Local Government 7 Mr. Md. Uzzol Hossain Chairman, Gosaibari & Vandarbari Local Government Union Porisod 8 Mr. Md. Gaziul Haque Chairman, Kutubpur Union Local Government Gazi Porisod 9 Mr. Md. Jahangir NGO, Kazipur NGO Chakladar 10 Atiqul Karim UP Chairman, Bhanderbari 11 Mr. Dr. Abedalrazq Senior Water Resources The World Bank Khalil Specialist 12 Ms. Laila Kasturi Water Engineer The World Bank 13 Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Water Resources Consultant The World Bank 14 Mr. Chaohua Zhang Lead Social Specialist The World Bank 15 Mr. Md. Afzal Hossain Director General Bangladesh Water Development Board 16 Mr. Abdur Rob Miah Additional Director Bangladesh Water Development General(Western Region) Board 17 Mr. Md. Giash Uddin Additional Director Bangladesh Water Development Ahmed General(Planning) Board 18 Mr. Abdul Halim Molla Additional Director Bangladesh Water Development General(Administration) Board 19 Mr. Md. Masud Ahmed Chief Monitoring Bangladesh Water Development Board 20 Mr. Khandakar Director Program Bangladesh Water Development Khalequzaman Board 21 Mr. Md. Mosadaque Superintending Bangladesh Water Development Hossain Engineer/Procuring and Flood Board Forecasting Circle 22 Md. Kaykobad Asst. Eng. Bangladesh Water Development Board 23 Md. Abul Kashem SDE Bangladesh Water Development Bangladesh Water Development Board M-11 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name Designation Organization Board 24 Most. Salma Akther Sub. Et. Eng. Bangladesh Water Development Board 25 Md. Ansar Ali AGD(placed, BWDB, LPF) Bangladesh Water Development Board 26 Md. Aktaruzzaman Public Relation Bangladesh Water Development Board 27 A. Awal Deputy Director,ECRRP Bangladesh Water Development Board 28 Md. Liaqut Akter SDE/ECRRP Bangladesh Water Development Board 29 SS Haque PD/ECRRP Bangladesh Water Development Board 30 RobDevenroy Bangladesh Water Development Board 31 Venkata Nukala Env. Advisor Bangladesh Water Development Board 32 Mr. Md. Aminul Islam Chief Engineer, North- Wastern Bangladesh Water Development Zone, Rajshahi Board 33 Muhammad Shafiul Research officer Bangladesh Water Development Islam BWDB- Field Office Board 34 Abdullah Al Amin SDE Bangladesh Water Development BWDB- Field Office Board 35 Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Executive Eng. , Kurigram Bangladesh Water Development BWDB- Field Office Board 36 Mr. Obaidur Rahman Chief Engineer, Northern Zone, Bangladesh Water Development Rangpur Board BWDB- Field Office 37 Mr. Md. Salim Bhuiyan Director General Water Resources Planning Organization 38 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Executive Director Institute Of Water Monowar Hossain Modelling(IWM) 39 Mr. Mir Mustafa Kamal River Engineering Division Institute Of Water Modelling(IWM) 40 Mr. Md. Waji Ullah Executive Director Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) 41 Mr. Milik Fida A. Khan Director, Climate Change Study Environmental and Geographic Division Information Services (CEGIS) 42 Md. Sharfarat wahed Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) 43 Mr. GM Akram Director Resource Planning and Hossain Management Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. 44 Md. Shalud M IUCN 45 Dibyendu Chatterjee IUCN 46 Sakib Muhammad FI(WR) IUCN Bangladesh Water Development Board M-12 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name Designation Organization 47 Md. Selim Reza FI(Fisheries) IUCN 48 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Professor, Bangladesh University of Rezaur Rahman Institute of Water & Flood Engineering & Management(IWFM) Technology(BUET),Dhaka 49 Dr. Haseeb Md. Program Coordinator IUCN Bangladesh Country Office Irfanullah 50 Mahmudul Hassan GIS IUCN 51 Dr. M. Niamul Naser Professor, Department of Zoology University of Dhaka 52 Mr. Md. Abul Hashem Project Director Wetland Biodiversity (Sumon) Rehabilitation Project Department of Fisheries 53 Dr. Md. Samsuddoha Chairman Bangladesh Inland Water Khondaker Transport Authority 54 Mr. Kh. Mesbah Uddin Managing Director AQUA Consultant and Ahmed Association Ltd. 55 Md. Abul Kasem Consultent AQUA Consultant and Association Ltd. 56 Mr. A.T. M. Senior Advisor The Embassy Khaleduzzaman 57 Md. Shaker Bin Shams Asst. Deputy TL Bangladesh Delta Plan 58 Md. Shaker Bin Shams Asst. Deputy TL Bangladesh Delta Plan 59 Kh. Khairul Matin MD KMC 60 Shariful Islam SDE KMC 61 Kazi Akmal SDE KMC 62 Maymuna Sh. SDE KMC 63 Ershta ya SDE KMC 64 Abu Bern SDE KMC 65 Md. Salim DG WARPO 66 Dr. M. Zaman RMIP 67 Mr. Yousuf RMIP 68 Md. Tarikuzzaman Account/Administration Officer KMC 69 Md. Abu Bakar Pild officer KMC 70 Afrina Akter Business Development associates KMC 71 Aleh Abid RMIP NHC-Fitchner 72 Md. Noorul Amin TL ECRRP Talukder 73 Muklesuzzaman Consultant RMIP 74 Jahangir Chairman K.G.D.K.S. 75 Md. Nuruzzaman As. Director MOWR 76 Habibul Hossain Jr. Eng. RMIP 77 Dr. Moniruzzaman CMC RMIP 78 Md. Ruhul Amin Sr. Reporter B.Betar Bangladesh Water Development Board M-13 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name Designation Organization 79 Juliuan Anhaft FWT-Fichtner 80 Knut Oberhagemann Consultant Nhc 81 Mr. Ashraf Ali J.B. Eng. RMIP 82 Famil Cameraman BTV 83 Mahmudul Reporter BTV 84 Abu Bakar siddiki Ast. Cameraman BTV 85 Md. Zahidul Hossain Director Jahangir 86 Md. Shafiul Haqu Khan XEN 87 Md. Abdul Hamid SAE/SO 88 Abu Naser Wahid A.E. Khan 89 A.H.M. Mahbubur TL M&E Rahman 90 Md. Ismail Hunman 91 Giauddin Chowdhury DTL Bangladesh Delta Plan 92 Md. Mustafizur Deputy Director National River Conservation Rahman Commission 93 Md. Ilias FM Radio 94 Sayed Mahbub Naya Diganta Murshed 95 Mr. Baker Siddqur Dhaka Fm 96 Md. Motiur Rahman Dat. Analyzer 97 Motinuzzaman Mitu Stuff Reporter Thereporters24.com 98 Md. Aminul Islam Economist RMIP 99 Zakis Hossain Rd. Eng. RMIP 100 Bushra Nushrat Project Manager, South Asia 101 Prof. Dr. Ainun Nishat International Panel of Expert RMIP 102 Anwar Hossain Affected Person: Kazipur, Kazipur 103 Md. Kamrul Hasan Affected Person: Baliaghugri, Sirajganj Sadar 104 Md. Belal Khondokar Affected Person: Bauekha, Sirajganj Sadar 105 Md. Abul Kalam Affected Person: Bauekha, Sirajganj Sadar 106 Md. Sobuj Member Affected Person: Kazipur, Kazipur 107 Abul Kalam Azad Affected Person: Chandon Baisha, Shariakandi 108 Md. Moklesur Rahman Affected Person: Kamalpur, Shariakandi 109 Md. Abu Bakkor Affected Person: Rohdoho, Shariakandi 110 Md. Lipton Ahmad Affected Person: Kutubpur, Shariakandi 111 Moniruzzaman Babu Affected Person: Dokkhin digolkandi, Shariakandi Bangladesh Water Development Board M-14 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Name Designation Organization 112 Md. Motafizur Rahman Affected Person: Debdanga, Shariakandi 113 Md. Mozzamel Haque Affected Person: Debdanga, Shariakandi 114 Md. Abdul Baset Affected Person: Bagber, Shariakandi 115 Md. Moklesar Rahman Affected Person: Ontarpara, Shariakandi 116 Md. Samsul Haque Affected Person: Patchthakuri, Sirajganj Sadar 117 Md. Abdul khalek Affected Person: Kuddrobolail, Shariakandi Bangladesh Water Development Board M-15 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Photos of the Workshop Bangladesh Water Development Board M-16 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-17 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-18 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-19 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-20 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-21 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-22 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-23 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Disclosure Workshops in the Project Influence Area Overview Four public disclosure workshops have been organized in the four upazillas along the Brahmaputra Right Embankment (BRE). These four upazillas are Sirajganj Sadar, Kajipur, Dhunat and Sariakandi. The first two upazillas are in Sirajganj and the others are in Bogra. Workshops were organized in the Upazilla parishad office hall rooms or conference rooms which were easily accessible to people. Local people, local level government stakeholders, elected representatives and other community representatives were invited to participate in the workshops to create opportunity to play a role and express their views. The workshops were held from 6 April, 2015 to 16 April, 2015. In addition to the above, disclosure and public consultations were organized in the nine upazillas of Sirajganj, Bogra and Gaibandha districts which are along the proposed alignment of new embankment. These disclosure and public consultation meetings were organized in the grass root level community areas to share the current activities of the project, to share the EIA and EMF with the local communities and other stakeholders, and to obtain their views on the project and the assessment carried out. Objectives The key objectives of the disclosure workshops and public consultations carried out for the RMIP was to inform the relevant stakeholders about the project, its key objectives, and its salient features and also share with the stakeholders the present EIA study. Discussing project and its objectives, its impacts and benefits for the vulnerable groups, their expectation regarding project benefits, and identify strategies to minimize potential social and environmental adverse impacts were among the discussion agenda of the workshops and consultations. Tables M. 1 and M. 2 show the location and occurrence date of the Workshop and public consultation. The detailed overviews of Workshops in f our upazillas of the project areas and public consultation in nine upazillas of the program areas have been described later. Table M.1: Disclosure Workshops Locations in 4 Upazillas Date Time Meeting Place Participants Male Female Total 1 06-04-2015 10.30 AM Dhunat Upazilla parishad Hall 28 02 30 room Bogra 2 08-04-2015 10.30 AM Kajipur Upazilla parishad Hall 29 03 32 room,Sirajganj 3 13-04-2015 3.00 PM Sadar Upazilla parishad Hall 29 07 36 room, Sirajganj 4 16-04-2015 10.30 AM Sariakandi Upazilla parishad 43 04 47 Hall room, Bogra Total 129 16 145 Table M.2: Disclosure Workshops Locations in 9 Upazillas Date Time Meeting Place Participants Male Female Total 01. 31-03-2015 10.00 AM Chongacha, Sadar, Sirajganj 26 04 30 Bangladesh Water Development Board M-24 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Date Time Meeting Place Participants Male Female Total 02. 31-03-2015 12.30 PM Meghai, Kazipur, Sirajganj 18 12 30 03. 01-04-2015 10.00 AM Bhandarbari, Dhunat, Bogra 19 03 22 04. 01-04-2015 11.30 AM Titporol, Sariakandi, Bogra 13 04 17 05. 01-04-2015 3.00 PM Pakulla, Sonatola, Bogra 15 05 20 06. 04-04-2015 10.00 AM Saghata, Gaibanda 17 02 19 07. 04-04-2015 12.30 PM Konchipara, Fulchari, 16 03 19 Gaibanda 08. 04-04-2015 3.00 PM Gidari, Sadar, Gaibanda 16 03 19 09. 04-04-2015 5.00 PM Chondipur, Sundorganj, 19 00 19 Gaibanda Totals 159 36 195 Findings of the Disclosure Workshop and Public Consultations During the workshop and consultation, the participants responded positively through sharing several views. The key observations and comments shared by the participants are listed below. Comment Response Soil should be taken for the embankment from Soil will not be obtained from the country outside and it should not be taken from the land side. It is a binding on the contractors. beside the proposed alignment which may affect the local people. Project implementation needs to be expedited. BWDB is taking all measures to expedite the project. Vulnerable groups should be considered in A comprehensive Resettlement Action Plan terms of project design and its benefits with Social Development Plan has been developed and will be implemented with community participation and in a transparent way. These plans address the needs of the vulnerable groups as well. Bridges and fly over should be considered at key This aspect will be considered in later locations phases of the program. Integrity of river bank protection works The riverbank protection works are being designed to ensure adequate protection from any future erosion. Khals and beels need to be rehabilitated / re- This will be carried out with community excavated involvement. Improved management system for the Sound design of the new embankment and maintenance of the embankment should be O&M procedures have been included in the ensured for the safety and security of the project. affected people. Tree like koir, Neem, Jackfruit should be Tree plantation plan is included in the EIA. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-25 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comment Response planted under consideration for the plantation It includes local fruit trees to be planted system for the embankment. Grass carpeting along the embankment and in resettlement may be another alternative for the protection of sites. embankment. Proper drainage system should be introduced to control the inundation situation occurrence. River training must be corruption free. Maintenance and upgradation of hydraulic Navigation routes should be improved. Proper structures is included in the project. Sound maintenance for the spur and other hydraulic supervision and project management is also structures should be under consideration. included in the project. Internal khals will be excavated with community participation. Fish-pass friendly environment should be Fish passes are included in the project. introduced for the enhancement of economic Their O&M will be carried out with values of the certain project area. Fish passes community participation. and regulators have to be built for drainage, irrigation and fish migration. There should be a confirmed proposal of Not under the purview of BWDB. environment friendly railway transportation system for the upgraded communication system. People resettlement site should be 500m away Efforts will be made to keep them as far from the road for the health and safety issue. away from the road as possible. Plantation will be carried out along the road to address air pollution concerns. Road design will include all safety measures; additional measures for resettlement sites will be implemented if needed (this aspect will be covered in later EIA) The migration of project affected people and A comprehensive Resettlement Action Plan land pricing should be logical. School, college with Social Development Plan has been and mosque should be introduced in the developed and will be implemented with resettlement site. There should be a transparent community participation and in a rule in land acquisition transparent way. A grievance redress mechanism is also included in the project. Different local co-operatives should have to be Several of the project activities will be considered within the project carried out with involvement from community based organizations. Tourism development must be considered With the improved riverbank protection, a within the project. dependable embankment, and enhanced road connectivity, the area will offer recreation opportunities for the local communities and also for outsiders. Every project activities should be monitored for Comprehensive supervision and monitoring maintaining eco-friendly environment. activities are included to ensure complete compliance with the EIA. EIA also includes environmental enhancement measures. Re-excavation of river Not included in the project More discussion meeting and workshop should Consultations will be continued during the Bangladesh Water Development Board M-26 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Comment Response be arranged for the awareness of the mass project implementation. people. Fisheries sector needs to be developed Fisheries improvement activities are included in the project Studies on left bank of Jamuna river These studies may be included in later phases of the program Protection measures against the hazards of EIA includes measures to protect people construction works and environment from the hazards of the construction works. Protection of sensitive receptors Measures are included in the EIA to protect and or rebuild sensitive receptors. Dolphin sanctuary should be established EIA has identified areas where dolphin sanctuary can be established. Funds have been allocated for this purpose as well. Has cropping pattern and cropping intensity A comprehensive study has been conducted been studied as part of the EIA as part of EIA for cropping intensity and patter. Project is likely to cause increase in crop production. What should people with grievances do for the The project includes a grievance redress redress of their complaints? mechanism. What steps will be taken if flood occurs during BWDB and contractors will implement project implementation? emergency response mechanism. The works will be carried out during dry season. Climate change considerations Climate change considerations have been incorporated in the project design. Water logging problem Regulators are included for enhanced drainage of the area. Making Jmuna a single channel river Not included in present project (Phase I) Increase in the river flow Beyond the scope of the project. River navigation Beyond the scope of the project. Influence of using geo-bag in the design of Geo-bags will protect the river bank from embankment erosion. This will in turn protect the embankment and its integrity. Exotic trees in the area No exotic species will be planted as part of the project. Waste disposal system should be developed. Project will provide assistance to develop waste management plan. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-27 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Disclosure Workshop No 1 Place: Dhunat Upazilla Parishad Conference Room, Dhunat, Bogra Date: 6 April, 2015 Time: 10.30 am to 2.00 am Participants: 30 Findings from Open Discussion Persons Comments/Questions Md.Hafizur Rahman, UNO,  The activities of the project should be eco-friendly. Dhunat, Bogra  Fish-pass friendly environment should be introduced for the enhancement of economic values of the certain project area. Rafiqul Islam, UAO, Dhunat, Q: when will the fantastic planning of the activities of the project Bogra. be implemented? Hazrat Ali, UP member, Q: Is there any extended plan for the establishment of school, Bhanderbari, Dhunat mosque or temple in the selected resettlement site? Nurunnobi, UP member Q: What will be the role of activities if there are any school, Baniajan mosque or community clinic along the proposed alignment? Bulbuli Khatun, UP member, Q: What will be the plan for the helpless women affected by the Bhanderbari, Dhunat project activities? Md.Atiqul Karim (Apel) Q: when will the fantastic planning of the activities of the project UP Chairman, Bhanderbari, be implemented? Dhunat Q: What will be the role of reimbursement system for the project affected people whose lands will be acquired for the implementation of proposed alignment? Saiful Islam,UP member, Q: If there is any scope for the implementation of bridge/flyover Ward no.1, Dhunat in the Shaharabari ghat for the ease of communication of the certain area Mozahar Ali,UP Q: What will be the role of reimbursement system for the project member,Goshaibari, Dhunat affected people whose lands will be acquired for the implementation of proposed alignment? Are there any transparent rule created for the reimbursement for the project affected people? Abdus Salam, UP member, Q: What will be the alternative activities except dumping in case Chunaiapara,Goshaibari of eroded areas? Bangladesh Water Development Board M-28 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Participants Fig 1: Participants in the public disclosure workshop Bangladesh Water Development Board M-29 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Attendance List of Disclosure Workshop No 1 Bangladesh Water Development Board M-30 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-31 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-32 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Disclosure Workshop No 2 Place: Kajipur Upazilla Parishad Conference Room, Kajipur, Sirajganj Date: 08 April, 2015 Time: 10.30 pm Participants: 36 Findings from Open Discussion Person Comments/Questions Mozammel Haque Q: What steps will be taken to restore the occupied Banaijan Sarker, Upazila Khal? Chairman , Kazipur , Q: In many parts Boropit along the BRE has been accreted by the Sirajganj influential. What step will be taken to make it free? Q: When the study of left bank will be initiated? Q: What there have in the project for fisheries sector? Proposal:  To protect the migration of project affected people, land pricing should be logical  Fish passes and regulators have to be built for drainage, irrigation and fish migration  There should have school, tree and open places in the proposed resettlement side  Different local co-operatives should have to be considered within the project  Tourism development must have to be considered with in the project  Propose to prepare a list of the schools, colleges, NGOs, Co-operatives, clubs with in the project area Md. Shafiul Islam , Q: The proposed alignment should be according to the local Upazila Nirbahi Officer, people Kazipur, Sirajganj Q: Is there any study to measure the hazard from construction work? Q: Is there are measures to protect or rebuild the sensitive receptors? Upazila Fisheries Q: Is there will be any steps for fish pass operation and Officer, Kazipur, management? Sirajganj Q: Is there will be steps to remove the deposited silt on the both side of the fish pass and regulator? Q: Is there is any plan to re-excavate the Icamati River? Q: Is there is any plan to re-excavate the connected beels and khals? Q: Is Dolphin sanctuary will be declared? Upazila Agriculture Q: Is there any study on cropping pattern, cropping intensity? officer, Kazipur, Sirajganj Bangladesh Water Development Board M-33 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Nazrul Islam , Journalist Q: To whom the people yet not enlisted fallen on the proposed alignment will go for their compensation? Person Comments/Questions Jahangir Alam Q: What steps will be taken if flood occurs during project implementation? Chairman Q: How many fish sanctuaries are there in Sirajganj? MaijbariUnion , Kazipur, Q: How the new threats arise from climate change will be faced Sirajganj by the project? Q: What are the plans to mitigate the water logging problem due to project work? Proposal: Lacks and gaps of the project should be considered? Shah Jahan Ali ,Journalist Q: How the continuous work of BRE for river erosion and RBIB will be combined? Abdur Rashid Sarkar ,Union Q: When the project work will commence? member Abul Hossain ,Care Q: Is there any plan to make the river into one channel Bangladesh Nazrul Islam Lavlu Q: Is the proposed design will be changed if the proposed places erode? S. M. Ziaul Haque Proposal: River flows reduced to 70 %. The flow should be increased to the extent possible Shariful Islam ,NGO Q: Is there any measure for restoration of river navigation? Representative ,R-CHES Q: Pond are dried up during dry season, what steps will be taken? Sabujmondal Q: What steps will be taken for the household missed in the list prepared for resettlement? Participants Fig2: Participants in the public disclosure workshop Bangladesh Water Development Board M-34 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Attendance List of Disclosure Workshop No 2 Bangladesh Water Development Board M-35 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-36 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-37 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Disclosure Workshop No 3 Place: Sadar Upazilla Parishad Conference Room, Sirajganj Sadar, Sirajganj Date: 13 April, 2015 Time: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Participants: 36 Findings from Open Discussion Person Comments/Questions Pulok Kumar Guho, Q: What will be the future outcome for the project affected Businessman(key Informant) people? If there is any good benefit for those people whose land will be acquired? Saiful Islam (Farmer) Q: When the work will start? What area the remaining information which will propagate the project work starting quickly? Anowar Hossain, ED, SUK Q: Is there any way to share or aware the mass people about the project activities? Q: What will the plantation system for the improved maintenance of the embankment? Q: What will be the future of the damaged existing hydraulic structure as like spur? Nurul Islam, UP member Q: Is there any implementation of the plan in the Changacha Union in the current year? Mr.Brenjon Chambugong Q: How can be the mass community involvement with the project UNO, Sirajganj Sadar, activities improved? Sirajganj Md. Riaz Uddin,Chairman  River training must be corruption free. Sirajganj Sadar, Sirajganj  Soil should be taken for the embankment from outside and it should not be taken from the land beside the proposed alignment which may affect the local people.  Work should be completed fully. Rafiqul Islam, BWDB Q: Is there any scope for the upgraded communication system like railway transportation beside the four lane highway? Dr. Salma Laizoo,UAO  There should be a confirmed proposal of environment friendly railway transportation system for the upgraded communication system.  More discussion meeting and workshop should be arranged for the awareness of the mass people.  Improved management system for the maintenance of the embankment should be ensured for the safety and security of the affected people.  Tree like koir, Neem, Jackfruit trees plantation should be under consideration for the plantation system for the embankment.  Grass carpeting may be another alternative for the protection of embankment.  Proper drainage system should be introduced to control the inundation situation occurance.  Navigation route and system should be improved.  Every project activities should be monitored for maintaining environment friendly resemblance. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-38 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Participants Fig 3: Participants in the public disclosure workshop Bangladesh Water Development Board M-39 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Attendance List of Disclosure Workshop No 3 Bangladesh Water Development Board M-40 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-41 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-42 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Disclosure Workshop No 4 Place: Sariakandi Upazilla Parishad Conference Room, Sariakandi, Bogra Date: 16 April, 2015 Time: 10.30 pm Participants: 47 Findings from Open Discussion Person Comments/Questions Gaziul Hoque, Union Q: What will be the influence of using geo-bag in the design of Chairman, Kutubpur embankment? Apel Chairman, Dhunat Q: What will be the pay back rule for the affected persons? Nurul Islam, Changacha The price of the land for the proposed alignment is very low. If union, Sirajganj. the price will be paid, another land cannot be bought with that amount of money. What will be the solution? Chairman, Fulbari Union, Q: Is there any scope of eco-tourism along the proposed Sariakandi , Bogra alignment? Q: Is there any scope of link road connecting Sariakandi and Bogra town? Md. Mahfuzur Rahman,UFO Q: Is there any plan of fish sanctuary in Bangali river? Touhidul Islam, Q: What will be activities for mitigation the negative impact of Chairman,Dhunat, Bogra Eucalyptus tree in the project areas? Proposal:  All activities should be done maintaining the Environment conservation rule.  Soil excavation for the embankment should not be from the land in the project area.  School, college and mosque should be introduced in the resettlement site.  Proper maintenance for the spur and other hydraulic structures should be under consideration.  Railway transportation should be introduced as another opportunity for the improvement of the communication.  People resettlement site should be 500m away from the road for the health and safety issue.  There should be transparent role in land acquisition Masudur Rahman, Upazilla Proposal: chairman, Sariakandi All work should be started quickly. Md. Sakil Mahmud, UNO, Fish pass friendly structure should be introduced for the Sariakandi ,Bogra improvement of the coordination of agriculture and fisheries. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-43 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Participants: Fig 4: Participants in the public disclosure workshop Bangladesh Water Development Board M-44 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Attendance List of Disclosure Workshop No 4 Bangladesh Water Development Board M-45 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-46 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-47 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-48 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-1 Consultation meeting of RMIP (Dry Season) Held in Sirajganj Place: Changacha, Sirajganj Sadar, Sirajganj Date: 31 March 2015 Time: 10.00 AM – 11.00 PM Total Participants: 30 No. of Male Participants: 26 No. of Female Participants: 4 Findings, Discussions and Recommendations:  River protection work was the priority issue  Local people suggested that indigenous plants and fruiting trees should be planted on roadside and near resettlement sites. As there are only few fruiting trees there.  They also emphasized on strict monitoring to protect the trees.  Exotic trees species like Acacia sp. and Eucalyptus sp. plantation should be banned by Government.  Migratory birds and Ganges River Dolphins are not much abundant as it was in last decades.  For agricultural purposes and fish availability connection between Khals and canals with rivers should be established.  If proposed Fish pass in the Baliaghugri will be constructed on proposed alignment, fish cultivation as well as crop cultivation will flourish manifolds.  Fish pass should be maintained with strict monitoring.  Cost of irrigation will be minimized if Ichamoti River will be dredged properly. Figure 1. Consultation at Changacha, Sirajganj Bangladesh Water Development Board M-49 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-50 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-51 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-2 Consultation meeting of RMIP (Dry Season) Held in Sirajganj Place: Meghai, Kazipur, Sirajganj Date: 31 March 2015 Time: 12.30 PM – 1.20 PM Total Participants: 30 No. of Male Participants: 18 No. of Female Participants: 12 Findings, Discussions and Recommendations:  River training is the most important issues among the people.  They are highly interested about resettlement site and its plan. Some people showed their keen interest to register their name and wish to inhabit there if possible because at first they were not aware about the amenities of resettlement site.  Sensitive sites like school, Mosque, temple, important institutions should avoid from proposed alignment.  Proper waste management plan should be undertaken.  According to some people there should be some income generating opportunities for old and disable persons in resettlement sites like grocery shops.  They were highly interested in social forestry besides highway and resettlement sites.  Banaijan Canal and Baoaikhola khal should be dredged as early as possible for proper connectivity with the Ichamoti River on the west side and which will help to reduce the pressure on ground water irrigation through the deep tube well.  According to an aged fishermen, sporadic captures of turtles occur in fishing net and are very rare now a days.  Ganges River Dolphins are very abundant in Meghai ghat of Kazipur and proper steps should be taken while undertaking construction work. Pollution from ships and vessels will affect the Dolphin population of this region. Figure 2. Consultation at Meghai, Kazipur Bangladesh Water Development Board M-52 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-53 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-54 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-3 Consultation meeting of RMIP (Dry Season) Held in Bogra Place: Bhandarbari, Dhunat, Bogra Date: 1 April 2015 Time: 10.00 AM – 11.00 PM Total Participants: 22 No. of Male Participants: 19 No. of Female Participants: 03 Findings, Discussions and Recommendations:  River training and flood control should be the priority work in this region.  Bhanderbari khal should be dredged which will minimized be cost of irrigation in dry season and fish will be available year round.  People seek proper way to receive their money from the authority when their lands become incorporated with the alignment and who are not interested to stay in resettlement site.  Waste disposal management should be improved in case of resettlement site.  To save the migratory birds, turtles and dolphins strict rules and monitoring must be done as some incidence of hunting occurs during the winter.  More sluice gates should be constructed to avoid further river erosion according to the local people.  Sensitive sites like school, Mosque and Temple should be avoided from the proposed alignment.  Exotic tree species should be avoided while tree plantation will be carried out along road sides and near resettlement sites.  Local people are highly interested in planting indigenous fruit and timber yielding species. Figure 3. Consultation at Bhandarbari, Bogra Bangladesh Water Development Board M-55 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-56 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-57 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-4 Consultation Meeting of RMIP held in Sonatola, Bogra Place: Pakulla, Sonatola, Bogra Date: 1 April, 2015. Time: 3.00 – 4.30 PM GPS Location: N 25.64219, E 89.9278 Total Participants: 20 (Male-15, Female-05) Findings, Discussions and Recommendations: People showed positive impression about the proposed alignment and environmental study. - River training and flood protection were the priority issues - Sluice gate is needed to drain out the rain water from low lying areas during monsoon and to enter the river water during dry for irrigation and aquaculture. - Several Ponds and Beels should be under proper care due to the fish production and breeding ground protection. - People requested to construct the embankment near the riverside so that they can save their public property like school, mosque etc from river erosion. - Vegetation pattern is characterized with Eucalyptus, jackfruit, mango, mahagoni, bot, pitalu etc. - People plant eucalyptus species the most, because this species produce good poles in a short period of time and they need poles very often since they need to shift their homesteads often, being subjected to river erosion. Figure4: Consultation Meeting at Pakulla, Sonatola. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-58 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-59 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-5 Consultation Meeting of RMIP held in Fulchari, Gaibandha Place: Konchipara, Fulchari, Gaibanda Date: 4 April, 2015. Time: 12.30 – 1.30 PM GPS Location: N 25.5145 E 90.0161 Total Participants: 19 (Male-16, Female-03) Findings, Discussions and Recommendations: - Embankment Construction and River training was the priority issue. - Proper Maintenance and reconstruction of the regulator to maintain water connectivity. - A connecting khal from Jamuna to the proposed regulator have to be excavated if the regulator is constructed fishes will migrate to the beels and floodplains of the country side and breeds there. - Communication system should be quick and updated through improving the existing BRE. - Char land harbor a large amount of ‘migratory bird’ like; Ruddy Shelduck, Spot billed Duck, Bar headed Goose etc, but the number is decreasing due to anthropogenic effects like fishing and agriculture activities in char area etc. Bird Hunting is not occurred frequently. - Rainfall is very low in this area and irrigation system is mainly based on deep tubewell. - Peoples like to plant ‘Eucalyptus’, ‘Mahagoni’, ‘Akashmoni’ for timber and plant ‘Jackfruit’, ‘Mango’, ‘Drumstick’ etc for their food, fuel wood and other purposes. - People collect thatch grasses from char to roof their cottages. - Drainage system should be reconstructed so that irrigation cost can be curtailed. - If proposed regulator is constructed on proposed alignment, fish cultivation can be started in low lying areas with huge productivity. Figure 5: Consultation meeting at Fulchari, Gaibandha. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-60 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-61 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-6 Consultation Meeting of RMIP held in Saghata, Gaibandha Place: Jhumarbari, Saghata, Gaibandha Date: 4 April, 2015. Time: 10.00 – 10.45 AM GPS Location: N 25.1757 E 89.9754 Total Participants: 19 (Male-17, Female-02) Findings, Discussions and Recommendations: People showed positive impression about the proposed project work and environmental study conducted by IUCN Bangladesh, but rehabilitation and the land acquisition topics were the priority part of the consultation. - River training and flood protection were the priority issues of local people. - BRE was at worse condition due to lack of proper maintenance and Flood occurred due to the flow from upstream to the downstream and it inundated 90% of riverside area. - Reconstruction of the existing BRE properly to increase transportation facilities. - Water cannot go to the country side as the existing regulator is damaged that result in hindering the migration of fishes and over all agriculture production. - Reconstruction of the Jhumarbari Regulator for removing drainage congestion, improving fish migration route and water connectivity. - Huge area along country side became waterlogged due to drainage congestion. - Canal excavation should be made for proper surface irrigation system to reduce the pressure on ground water irrigation through the deep tubewell. - People know fully that eucalyptus is an exotic species and do not favor wild life; the local people go for this, because of their compulsion to get poles intermittently, as when they need to shift their homesteads due to river erosion. Figure 6: Consultation meeting at Jhumarbari, Saghata. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-62 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-63 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-7 Consultation Meeting of RMIP held in Sundargonj, Gaibandha Place: Chondipur, Sundorganj, Gaibanda Date: 4 April, 2015. Time: 02.00 – 2.45 PM GPS Location: N 25.8488 E 90.0715 Total participants: 19 (Male-19, Female-00) Findings, Discussions and Recommendations: - Huge areas of land became flooded due to monsoon flood. - River training works with flood protection management were the priority issues. - Khal passing through the Culvert must be under control for protection from inundation. - The proposed regulator will increase the fish diversity of the connecting water bodies. - People derive both tangible and intangible benefits from the prevailing vegetation. - Multiple cropping can be cultivated throughout the year. - Aquaculture on the country side will be practiced extensively if existing BRE is improved. - Major Crops are Aus Rice, Maize, Chilly, Vegetables etc. Figure 7: Consultation meeting at Sundargonj, Gaibandha. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-64 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-65 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-8 Consultation Meeting of RMIP held in Sadar, Gaibandha Place: Gidari, Sadar, Gaibanda Date: 4 April, 2015. Time: 05.00 –5.30 PM GPS Location: N 25.5905 E 90.0306 Total participants: 19 (Male-16, Female-03) Findings, Discussions and Recommendations: - Embankment Construction was the priority issue. - Communication system should be updated through improving the existing BRE. - Baguria Kumarervita area needs a regulator for Drainage and flashing purpose respectively to maintain water connectivity. - Ghagoat Pochakura and Manos regulator are needed for reducing drainage congestion for the purpose of irrigation and agricultural field for post Monsoon period. - River training works must needed for the proper protection of the river erosion. - Ghagot Bridge is the urgent need of the people for proper communication. - Water remains 7-8 months (May - January) on the low lying areas and only Boro rice can be cultivated. If a regulator is constructed, the people can also cultivate T. Aman and other crops on the low lying areas during monsoon and post monsoon period. - Major Crops are Boro Rice, T. Aman, Maize, Pulses, Wheat and Dhoincha etc. - People depend on char in many ways. They grow agricultural crops on the char areas and get cereals, pulses, ground nuts, etc. They also collect fodder from the char areas. Figure 8: Consultation meeting at Gidari, Gaibandha Sadar. Bangladesh Water Development Board M-66 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-67 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Public Consultation No-9 Consultation meeting of RMIP (Dry Season) Held in Bogra Place: Titporol, Sariakandi, Bogra Date: 05 April 2015 Time: 11.30 AM – 12.15 PM Total Participants: 17 No. of Male Participants: 13 No. of Female Participants: 04 Findings, Discussions and Recommendations:  River protection work, embankment and existing regulator should be updated.  The people of the area suggested changing the proposed alignment position from existing to slightly north.  They showed mixed impression about fish passes because the previous one which is situated in Devdanga is not effective at all.  People emphasized on the strict monitoring for regulation of fish pass.  People are not generally interested in exotic tree like Acacia plantation but due to availability and highly productivity they plant this species. Climatic condition like frequent storms also influence people to plant exotic species like Acacia.  Sanitation and waste management problem should be carefully handled.  Anthropogenic factors like overfishing and entangled by net might be the probable reasons for reduction of number of dolphins in the area.  Dredging the existing Khals and Canals will increase agricultural production and fish diversity of this region.  Some people suggested that railway system should be included on the design for the transport facilities of this region. Figure 9: Consultation at Titporol, Sariakandi, Bogra Bangladesh Water Development Board M-68 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of River Management Improvement Program (RMIP) Bangladesh Water Development Board M-69