The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are includes : (i) The Integrated Tourism Master Plans (ITMPs) not be implemented at the desired standard, which would limit their effectiveness as guides for sustainable tourism development; (ii) loss of land, loss of access to customary resources or sources of livelihood, and impacts on the integrity of local culture; (iii) in some regions, the capacity of the AMDAL or UKL-UPL preparers may be inadequate, as may that of reviewers and enforcement officers in the local government environment agencies, to ensure that all necessary mitigation actions are included in the environmental management plans and are properly implemented by the contractors; (iv) capacity building and joint training program for the institutions responsible; (v) The development of SME business and business climate improvements, if not managed properly, could lead to the depletion of natural resources and potential increase of environmental pollution; (vi) improvement of environmental and social awareness in line with economic development; (v) in ethnic minority areas, engage with local communities in local languages. Include a wide range of ethnic community leaders. Where those communities consist of indigenous or land-connected peoples, communities should have the opportunity to give or decline to give their free, prior and informed consultations that lead to broad community support to tourism development which makes use of their land or cultural heritage.
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are includes : (i) The Integrated Tourism Master Plans (ITMPs) not be implemented at the desired standard, which would limit their effectiveness as guides for sustainable tourism development; (ii) loss of land, loss of access to customary resources or sources of livelihood, and impacts on the integrity of local culture; (iii) in some regions, the capacity of the AMDAL or UKL-UPL preparers may be inadequate, as may that of reviewers and enforcement officers in the local government environment agencies, to ensure that all necessary mitigation actions are included in the environmental management plans and are properly implemented by the contractors; (iv) capacity building and joint training program for the institutions responsible; (v) The development of SME business and business climate improvements, if not managed properly, could lead to the depletion of natural resources and potential increase of environmental pollution; (vi) improvement of environmental and social awareness in line with economic development; (v) in ethnic minority areas, engage with local communities in local languages. Include a wide range of ethnic community leaders. Where those communities consist of indigenous or land-connected peoples, communities should have the opportunity to give or decline to give their free, prior and informed consultations that lead to broad community support to tourism development which makes use of their land or cultural heritage.
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While the Philippine peso traded in May in a relatively stable foreign exchange market, it continues to depreciate on an annual basis. The Philippine stock exchange index (PSEi) rallied in May, as it benefited from strong foreign purchases.
... See More + Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a 6.4 percent year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2017. In April, manufacturing activities expanded at a slower rate while average capacity utilization eased. Exports expanded in April by 12.1 percent while imports contracted for the first time in nine months. Headline and core inflation finally started to ease in May. The government posted a fiscal surplus in April, as both national government revenues and expenditures contracted for the first time in 2017. The Lower House approved the first comprehensive tax reform package.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Tourism and Enterprise Development Project for Senegal is to create conditions necessary to increase private investment in tourism in the ‘Saly’ area, and strengthen enterprise development in Senegal.
... See More + The project is aligned with the Government of Senegal(GoS)’ goal of ‘making the country an emerging economy by 2035’ as expressed in the first pillar of the country’s strategic plan (PSE):‘Accelerating inclusive growth and creating employment’. This implies improving the investment climate and competitiveness of the Senegalese economy to promote growth, attraction of private investment, enterprise formation and growth, increased exports, and the development of Senegal as a regional tourism hub that would bring increased employment. There are three components. The first component, sustainable tourism development are in line with the GoS’ efforts to address coastal vulnerability under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) plan, which includes strategic measures for better coastal management, fight against coastal erosion, and measures for protecting economic investments. This component will provide support for advisory services, capacity building, destination planning and management activities, resilience measures to minimize coastal erosion due, in part, to climate change, new product and market development, and a mix of destination level investments in the Saly area. The second component, supporting enterprise creation and growth will be to further improve Senegal’s investment climate with a view to establishing relevant business infrastructure to facilitate government-to-business services, enhance access to finance (risk capital), and other business development services. This component aims to contribute to the creation of innovative firms, foster the competitiveness of local enterprises, and improve their ability to strengthen their presence and growth into domestic, sub-regional, and international markets. The third component, project implementation will provide support to agency for promotion of investment and major works to manage and coordinate the project and provide resources to strengthen its capacity on procurement, financial management (FM), coastal management, environmental and social safeguards management, communication, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) through the provision of relevant advisory services.
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Botswana's economy recovered moderately in 2016. Further gains are expected for the medium-term, with real GDP growth of more-than 4 percent through 2019.
... See More + Growth will be driven mostly by mining sector activity as commodity prices increase, followed by manufacturing, construction and the services sectors. The economy remains vulnerable to external shocks, and thus structural reforms remain critical to manage volatility. In the medium term, poverty can be expected to decline by 0.5 percentage point annually to 11 percent by 2019.
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The World Bank growth forecast for the Philippines was maintained at 6.9 percent for 2017. The Philippine stock exchange index (PSEi) edged slightly up in March while the peso stabilized above Php/US$50.00 amidst a less volatile foreign exchange market.
... See More + Headline inflation has steadily risen for seven consecutive months, inching up to 3.4 percent year-on-year in March. Manufacturing activities gathered strength in February while capacity utilization rates eased for the second consecutive month. February imports accelerated at its fastest pace in nine months, while exports improved. Commercial bank lending continued to expand at around 18 percent year-on-year. Largely due to weather-related effects in the agriculture sector, the unemployment rate increased in January to 6.6 percent from 5.7 percent a year ago.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The objectives of the OECS Regional Tourism Competitiveness Project for Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines are to: (i) facilitate the movement of tourists within the participating countries using ferries, (ii) improve selected tourism sites, and (iii) strengthen implementation capacity for regional tourism market development.
... See More + There are four components to the project, the first component being facilitation of the movement of people. This component aims to strengthen regional integration and facilitate movement of people in the region through: (a) support for developing a single regional space for immigration and customs entry of international tourists; and (b) development of a pilot ferry system through TA, information technology (IT), and small infrastructure improvements. The second component is the pilot tourism infrastructure investments. Market development and promotion capacity-building. This component aims to, (i) support the refinement and operationalization of tourism plans for each of the participating countries and (ii) develop a regional market development effort to position the participating countries as one travel destination. This component includes two subcomponents: support for tourism development, and preparation and implementation of a regional tourism market development program. Finally, the fourth component is the project implementation support.
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The development objective of the Second Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the Imereti region.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust; (2) during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors, and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; (3) the site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as hay bales and or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers; (4) the records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed; (5) stored topsoil should be used for reinstatement and landscaping; and (6) traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project for India is to increase tourism-related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) erection of temporary enclosures around construction sites and or sprinkling of water at regular intervals to contain dust that is brought up during construction activities thereby reducing air pollution and proper management and disposal of waste water; (2) re-routing of traffic and parking at alternate sites may be adopted as a mitigative measure. No road closure is envisaged during the civil works; (3) toilets at the parking lots, replacement of non-functional street lights, and other visitor friendly facilities have been incorporated in the detailed project report (DPR); (4) replacement of one part of the steps leading to the temple platform with ramps to facilitate access to the temple for the aged and infirm; and (5) project will coordinate with the electricity department for mitigation measures during utility shifting.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The Philippine stock exchange index weakened in February as uncertainty abroad weighs heavy on market sentiment. The Philippine peso came under renewed pressure, hitting another record-low in February.
... See More + January exports accelerated at its fastest pace in nearly three years, while import growth moderated. Manufacturing activities expanded at a slower rate in January with many industries operating at full capacity. Rising food and energy prices continued to fuel the 12-month average Consumer Price Index in February. Credit growth remains upbeat and further accelerated its pace. Expansionary fiscal policy in 2016 led to a wider fiscal deficit as government expenditure grew rapidly while revenues fell as a percent of GDP. On February 20, the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 was approved.
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The development objective of the Second Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the Imereti region.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust; (2) during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors, and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; (3) the site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as hay bales and or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers; (4) the records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed; (5) stored topsoil should be used for reinstatement and landscaping; and (6) traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic.
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