ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN _________________________________________________________________________ CPA 20 Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project Ref. No. 5979-0006 CPA-20 Methane Recovery and Combustion with Renewable Energy Generation from Anaerobic Animal Manure Management Systems under the Land Bank of the Philippines' Carbon Finance Support Facility June 2019 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CDM Clean Development Mechanism CFSF Carbon Finance Support Facility CMR Compliance Monitoring Report CSR Corporate Social Responsibility DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DNA Designated National Authority DO Dissolved Oxygen DOE Designated Operational Entity DP Discharge Permit ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate EMB Environmental Management Bureau EMF Environmental Monitoring Fund EPMD Environmental Program and Management Department ERPA Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan ESSF Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework LBP Land Bank of the Philippines MOA Memorandum of Agreement MRF Methane Recovery Facility MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet PCO Pollution Control Officer P.D. Presidential Decree PoA Program of Activity PPE Personal Protective Equipment PTO Permit to Operate R.A. Republic Act SMR Self-Monitoring Report SPA Subproject Agreement TSD Treatment / Storage / Disposal TSS Total Suspended Solids WTF Water Treatment Facility i TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Acronyms i Table of Contents ii List of Tables iii List of Figures iii Appendices iii Purpose of the Document iv Scope iv 1. Project Summary 1 1.1. Proponent Profile 1 1.2. Pig Farm Profile 2 1.3. Project Description 3 1.3.1. Components and Design 3 1.3.2. Operation 4 1.4. Existing Environmental Conditions in the Farm 5 1.4.1. Land Classification and Use 5 1.4.2. Climate 5 1.4.3. Topography and Soil 5 1.4.4. Water Resources 5 1.4.5. Natural Hazards 5 1.4.6. People and Communities 5 2. Environmental Due Diligence 6 2.1. Impact Assessment 6 2.1.1. Positive Impacts 6 2.1.2. Negative Impacts 6 2.2. Due Diligence 6 2.2.1. Legal Framework 6 2.2.2. Preventive and Mitigating Actions for Major Negative Impacts and Risks 7 2.2.3. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan 8 2.2.4. Contingency Response 13 2.2.5. Occupational Health and Safety 13 2.2.6. Biosecurity 13 2.3. Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting 14 3. Social Due Diligence 15 3.1. Consultation and Participation 15 3.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism 15 3.3. Information Disclosure 15 3.4. Equal Opportunity 16 3.5. Resettlement 16 3.6. Others 16 4. ESMP Review and Updating 17 5. Institutional Arrangements 18 5.1. The Proponent 18 5.2. LANDBANK 18 5.3. DENR 19 5.3.1. EMB 19 5.4. Municipal Government 19 5.5. World Bank 19 6. Sub-Project Accountability 20 Appendices ii LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Specifications of CPA 20’s Wastewater Treatment Facility-Methane Recovery Facility Table 2 Environmental documents and statutory requirements regulating the operation of CPA 20 Table 3 Permits ensuring the safety of CPA 20’s facilities and operation Table 4 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan of CPA 20 Table 5 Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 20 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Site layout of CPA 20 Figure 2 Wastewater treatment and power generation process in CPA 20 Figure 3 Map showing the location of Iguig in the province of Cagayan APPENDICES A Biogas Facility Technical Layout B Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 20 C Public Consultation Documents D Site Evacuation Procedure iii PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is prepared as part of the requirements of the Safeguards Framework for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects implemented under the Carbon Finance Support Facility (CFSF) of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). The Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF) was developed to ensure the establishment of protection, compliance, and mitigation measures for relevant environmental and social aspects of projects under the CDM program which covers the Methane Recovery and Power Generation of CPA 20 (Leidebril). Scope Since the Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project is a key component of the CPA 20’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) – which handles the primary waste (manure) produced by its operations – this ESMP thus encompasses the operations of the entire farm described herein. iv 1 PROJECT SUMMARY The Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project of CPA 20 is an initiative developed under LANDBANK’s CFSF. Its goal is to capture greenhouse gases, particularly methane from piggery wastewaters that would otherwise dissipate into the atmosphere, and convert them into electrical energy. 1.1 Proponent Profile Proponent: CPA 20 Business Address: Tugegarao, Philippines Owner / CEO: Farm Name: CPA 20 Project Site: Cagayan, Philippines Farm Coordinates: Project Type: Livestock Project Philippine Standard Industrial Classification: 0145 - Hog Farming Contact Persons CPA 20 Farm Manager: Contact details: Pollution Control Officer: Contact details: LANDBANK Lending Programs Management Group: Emellie V. Tamayo Designation: Head / First Vice President Telephone No.: (632) 405-7309 Fax No.: (632) 528-8542 Environmental Program & Management Department: Prudencio E. Calado III Designation: Head / Assistant Vice President Telephone No.: (632) 405-7339 Fax No.: (632) 528-8484 1 1.2 Pig Farm Profile Farm area: 30,000 m2 Production: Farrow-to-Finish Housing type: Conventional, open-sided Capacity: 500 sow level Start of operation: 2006 No. of Employees: 20 Operating hours: 24 CPA 20 is a family-run business engaged in hog breeding and raising. Currently, it is able and licensed (as per its Environmental Compliance Certificate) to house 500 sow level. The site layout in Figure 1 shows the basic facilities of the farm. The farm is connected to the grid of Cagayan 1 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO), its primary source for electricity. The farm’s working biodigester system provides for a secondary source of power. The farm is able to utlize electricity generated by the biogas system for around 6 to 8 hours per day. Water for its operations is sourced from deep wells within its premises. 2 1.3 Project Description The project covers the installation and operation of an anaerobic digester system and its ancillary facilities, including post-treatment wastewater lagoons and a biogas-powered electricity generation system, collectively referred to herein as methane recovery facilities (MRF). 1.3.1 Components and Design CPA 20’s wastewater treatment process features two phases:  Anaerobic digestion, or the disintegration of biodegradable materials in the wastewaters through biological processes facilitated by microbes which thrive in the conditions promoted by the reactor; and  Post-Treatment of biogas, effluent, and sludge resulting from anaerobic digestion. In general, the WWTF is mainly composed of a covered earthen lagoon, an aeration lagoon, a filtration system, and a clarifying lagoon. The MRF basically consists of biogas generator sets. Overall, the anaerobic digester system has been intended to accommodate wastes generated by up to the maximum number of pigs the farm could house. The design and layout of the WWTF are in the construction plans in Appendix A. Properties and specifications of the WWT-MRFs, including capacities, outputs, and efficiencies, will be detailed in the succeeding version of this ESMP. Table 1. Specifications of CPA 20’s Wastewater Treatment Facility-Methane Recovery Facility No. of Phase Process Component Description / Equipment Units pre-storage settling 1 -not specified- settling tank Pre-treatment Wastewater Delivery 20 6 in diameter HDPE solid pipes canal lines Anaerobic treatment Biogas anaerobic digestion / fermentation 1 50 m x 25 m x 6.5 m, HDPE cover and liner fermentation chamber scrubber system 1 -not specified- Biogas combustion generator set 1 150 kVa Effluent clarification Water recovery 2 -not specified- Post-treatment Sludge removal Sludge Removal 1 HDPE solid piping system system 3 1.3.2 Operation Wastewaters from pig sheds are conveyed through drains along the sides of the buildings into the anaerobic digester. They remain in the chamber until they are displaced by newly flushed influent. From the biodigester, partially treated wastewaters flow onto the aeration lagoon equipped with paddle motors. After aeration, wastewaters are made to pass through the filtration system and then drain onto the clarifying lagoon where they are stored prior to being reused in the farm for cleaning and irrigation. Biogas produced in the anaerobic digester is directed to a biogas storage tank. From here, gas is propelled towards one of the two generator sets for conversion to electrical energy. Electricity from the biogas is used to power the farm. The generator sets operate alternately for 200 hours each before being shut down for maintenance activities. Sludge is removed from the anaerobic chambers through gravity release pipes and dried on a concrete bed. Dried sludge is used as fertilizer. Figure 1 illustrates the processes involved and the project components employed in the wastewater treatment and power generation process in Leidebril. A manual presenting a more detailed description of the WWTF-MRF’s operations, including process times, flushing schedules, and water usage, will be prepared and appended to the succeeding version of this ESMP . Figure 2. Wastewater treatment and power generation process in CPA 20 4 1.4 Exisitng Environmental Conditions in the Farm / Project Site CPA 20 is a 30,000 m2 property in Iguig, Cagayan. Figure 3 . Map of the Philippines showing thelocation of Iguig, within the province of Cagayan. 1.4.1 Land Classification and Use The area in which the farm stands is classified as an Agro-industrial area. 1.4.2 Climate Köppen-Geiger system classifies the climate in Iguig, Cagayan as tropical, with rainy summers. Sta. Barbara has an average annual temperature of 27.1 °C and an average annual precipitation of 1790 mm. (climate-data.org) 1.4.3 Topography and Soil The Farm sits on land that is flat, primarily composed of rice fields and woodlands (http://www.namria.gov.ph/7378-IVAlcala.html). 1.4.4 Water Resources An unnamed creek is located south of the farm. The farm does not discharge into this creek. 1.4.5 Natural Hazards As per the Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map of San Carlos Quadrangle Pangasinan Province, Philippines, the farm is located in an area which has low to moderate flood susceptibility. 1.4.6 People and Communities The farm is located in a relatively isoladted area. The nearest residental area is a medium-desity community located approximately 1.5 km west. 5 2 ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE 2.1 Impact Assessment 2.1.1 Positive Impacts CPA 20 provides employment opportunities to residents of Barangay Bagontaas and to people from neighboring towns. It also generates revenue for the local government. The project was built to improve CPA 20’s method of handling and disposing pig manure and liquid waste. Compared to open lagoons, the biodigester has significantly amended the farms’ wastewater treatment process, resulting in better effluent quality. Foul odors from effluents have also been greatly abated, improving the environment for both workers and livestock, as well as for surrounding communities. Using biogas-generated electricity reduces the farms’ reliance on the grid (and on power from conventional fuels), translating to savings for the business. By providing a mechanism to capture methane and use it as a source of energy, the project has lowered the Leidebril’s overall carbon footprint. With inputs coming from about its current average population, through the project, the farm is estimated to be capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to around 6,581 tCO2e annually. Finally, having been being registered as a component projeject activity (CPA) in the CDM Program, Leidebril has an opportunity to earn monetary incentives by selling carbon credits to World Bank. It may also opt to trade its carbon credits in the wider carbon market. 2.1.2 Negative Impacts Certain aspects of the pig farms’ and the project’s operations inevitably result in potential harm to the environment, including generation wastewaters; hazardous and non-hazardous wastes; air pollutants; foul odors, noise, dust and other nuisance; and depletion of natural resources. These pose inherent risks to environmental quality and natural ecosystems and to health and safety of workers, communities, and livestock. 2.2 Due Diligence CPA 20 commits to undertake environmental due diligence in its dealings and operations through compliance with relevant regulatory safeguards and implementation of the measures provided in the environmental management and monitoring plan in Table 3 and of other relevant provisions herein. 2.2.1 Legal Framework CPA 20 operates in the context of laws prescribing the regulatory safeguards in the tables below: Table 2. Environmental documents and statutory requirements regulating the operation of CPA 20 DOCUMENT PARTICULARS Environmental Compliance Reference No. C-A-ECC-2005-0215-05 Certificate (ECC) Issuing Agency EMB Region 2 Date of Issuance January 2, 2005 Valid Until - no expiration - Conditions • area of operation: 30,000 m2 • maximum population: 500 sow level Discharge Permit (DP) for Reference No. 2016-DP-G-0215O-006 Water Pollution Source / Issuing Agency EMB Region 2 Control Facilities Date of Issuance Valid Until Juny 1, 2017 Conditions • FOR RENEWAL Permit to Operate (PTO) Air Reference No. 2016-POA-G-0215O-012 Pollution Source Control Issuing Agency EMB Region 2 Installations Date of Issuance Valid Until July 5, 2021 6 Conditions • Biogas generator set Hazardous Waste Generator ID Registration No. For application Approving Agency Date of Approval Valid Until Conditions - PCO (Pollution Control Accreditation No. Officer) Accreditation Issuing Agency Certificate Date of Issuance Valid Until a permit has been secured from the Department of Agriculture for the safe reuse of wastewater. Table 3. Permits ensuring the safety of CPA 20’s facilities and operation DOCUMENT PARTICULARS Business Permit Permit No. AVAILABLE Issuing Agency Date of Issuance Valid Until Prerequisites • Zoning Clearance Reference No. AVAILABLE Approving Agency Date of Approval Fire Clearance Reference No. AVAILABLE Issuing Agency Date of Issuance Valid Until Prerequisites • Sanitary Permit Permit No. AVAILABLE Issuing Agency Date of Issuance Valid Until Prerequisites • Copies of the permits and licenses in the lists and other relevant documents are in Appendix B. 2.2.2 Preventive and Mitigating Actions for Major Negative Impacts and Risks Wastewaters ¬ Surfacewater contamination is prevented by treating all pig wastewaters in the WWTFs. The WWTF is kept in optimal working condition through regular inspection and maintenance activities. This ensures that effluents meet Class C quality standards set by EMB (Appendix C). ¬ Biodigesters have been constructed with with durable materials. ¬ Adequate separation of rainwater and wastewater have been provided. ¬ Technical specifications and actual performance of the WWTF-MRF will be determined to know the system’s efficiency. Information on these will enable the farm to optimize its operations and improve (or maintain) the WWTF-MRF’s performance. 7 Hazardous Wastes ¬ The farm will register as hazardous waste generator to be able to dispose through accredited TSD (transport, storage, disposal) providers. ¬ Pig carcasses and potentially hazardous wastes are placed in a mortality pit. Odor ¬ Treatment in the WWTF-MRF has significantly abated odors coming from effluents. ¬ Trees have been planted within and around the farm. ¬ The biogas collection system has been constructed with durable materials and is kept in good working condition through regular inspection and maintenance activities. Groundwater Depletion ¬ Water conservation measures are being implemented in the farm. ¬ The farm will secure a Water Permit to comply with existing regulations and recompense for its consumption of grounwater. 2.2.3 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan Table 3 summarizes the measures intended to address the environmental impacts and risks identified in Section 2.1.2. Adequate training will be given to concerned employees to ensure that the content of this environmental management plan will be properly carried out. 8 Table 3. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan of CPA 20 SOURCE / RESPONSIBLE IMPACT ACTIVITY MEASURES STATUS MONITORING METHOD FREQUENCY PARAMETER / INDICATOR ENTITY REPORTING TO Cost, Php For Existing Implementatio Adoption / Current n / Under Under Review Practice Construction A. Wastewater a.1 generation of pig raising water conservation strategies  quantify wastewater production monthly volume of wastewater Farm pesronnel Farm Manager wastewater treatment of wastewater in WWTF  produced a.2 generation of general farm water conservation strategies  check siphoning and hauling records every 5 years volume of sewage hauled PCO Farm Manager Siphoning domestic wastewater activities sewage septic tanks  costs sewage disposal and hauling by accredited hauler  B. Solid Waste b.1 generation of pig raising, feed minimize feed wastage quantify (dried) sludge produced monthly amount of sludge produced biodigester PCO Feed costs  manure, sludge wastage, WTF - fixed feeding schedule; operators treatment of manure in WWTF  sludge used as soil conditioner  b.2 generation of injuries, adverse observe sound pig raising practices and biosecurity weigh disposed materials Daily, or as weight of materials disposed Farm personnel PCO  (non-infectious) environmental measures needed carcasses, blood conditions, etc. carcass disposal burial in mortality pit  Php 350,000 for staff b.3 generation of general farm waste segregation  weigh solid wastes disposed of every hauling weight / details on wastes Farm personnel PCO, Farm salaries general solid wastes activities provides adequate collection bins, storage area in strategic (recyclables and residuals) generated, stored, and manager  locations disposed of reduce, reuse, recycle of materials  C. Hazardous Materials c.1 generation of facilities' monitor resource usage to avoid expiration of chemicals, quantify each type of hazardous waste every hauling quantity of each hazardous PCO Farm manager Disposal and  hazardous, toxic operation and etc. produced / stored and disposed of (check and disposal waste type stored and hauling costs wastes maintenance disposal through accredited TSD  hazardous waste manifests) disposed reusing, recycling certain materials (for various Php 350,000  for staff construction and maintenance activities) c.2 generation of veterinary carcass disposal through burial in mortality pit  salaries infectious, activities, pathological / innfectious materials disposed in mortality pathological wastes, infections, pit  carcasses outbreaks D. Air Pollution d.1 generation of anaerobic capturing through biodigesters and combustion using record electric meter reading of biogas daily kWh produced biodigester Farm manager Project cost  biogas digestion biogas-fueled engine gensets operators d.2 generation of air stand-by operate machineries according to manufacturer’s instruction  review inspection and maintenance record monthly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager Php 11,000 pollutants generator sets regular inspection and preventive maintenance of machinery issues noted maintenance (fossil fuel equipment  every 200 costs combustion) running hours running hours E. Risk of Environmental Degradation e.1 (risk of) surface e.1.1 wastewater operates WWTF as prescribed  effluent sampling and testing by an EMB- quarterly effluent quality indicators: PCO Farm manager Testing fees water and collection, regular inspection and preventive maintenance of WWTF; accredited laboratory - more BOD, TSS, ammonia, groundwater quality transport,  frequently phosphate Php 11,000 regular desludging degradation, treatment, maintainance of vegetation (filter strips) around lagoons  during rainy (must meet standards for maintenance disruption of soil disposal ensures effluents meet EMB standards^  seasons Class C effluent) costs properties, e.1.2 sludge drying of sludge and using it as soil amendment  review inspection and maintenance record monthly number and details of leak / biodigester PCO Php 11,000 contamination management, regular inspection and preventive maintenance of drying - more breach incidents operator maintenance  storage, leachate bed frequent costs maintainance of vegetation (filter strips) around drying bed during rainy  seasons 9 e.1.3 established vegetative filter strips around disposal site review inspection and maintenance record monthly number and details of leak / Farm personnel Farm manager Landscape pathological - more breach incidents maintenance wastes, carcass  frequent costs disposal, leachate during rainy season e.1.4 handling, uses materials according to registered use / manufacturer's review inspection and maintenance record weekly number and details of leak / Farm personnel PCO, Farm Php 350,000  instruction transport, storage, breach incidents manager staff salaries disposal of use of suitable containers with labels  hazardous and provides secured collection and storage area  Signage costs infectious regular inspection of storage, disposal facilities  materials will make MSDS available on-site of use  Spill kit costs will develop and observe safety protocols  will install appropriate signage, warnings  will provide spill kits on storage areas  will prepare a contingency response plan  will provide adequate training to staff on handling of  hazardous materials e.2 (risk of) biogas collection, operates MRF as prescribed  review inspection and maintenance record monthly number and details of leak / biodigester PCO Php 11,000 pollution from storage, regular inspection (leak test) and preventive maintenance of breach incidents (odor operator maintenance  fugitive biogas combustion MRF detection) costs F. Health and Safety – Anaerobic Digester System f.1 explosion biogas collection, No smoking or hot works in the vicnity of biogas facility review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager, Php 11,000 hazards storage, Restrict access to biogas facility records, incident reports, complaints explosion, fire incidents PCO maintenance combustion  register costs Place signages Regular maintenance of biogas system f.2 asphyxiation biogas Buddy system when conducting work review incident reports monthly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager, asphyxiation, poisoning PCO Restrict access to biogas facility  incidents Regular maintenance of biogas system f.3 chemical hazards sludge Use appropriate PPE review incident reports monthly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager, PPE costs infection, infestation PCO  incidents Doctor’s fees review results of health checks annually G. Health and Safety – General Farm Operations f.1 odor - nuisance, f.1.1 pig houses, regular cleaning of pig houses and maintenance of drains  PCO Farm manager Disposal and discomfort, health manure maintains existing vegetation  hauling costs issues provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.1.2 WTF, gas trapping and combustion through MRF  Php 350,000 effluent, MRF will ensure adequate retention time of wastewaters in the for staff  salaries biodigester is achieved regular inspection and preventive maintenance of WWTF-  MRF provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.1.3 ensure sludge pile is well aerated, prevent waterlogging  decomposing provision and use of appropriate PPE materials (sludge  and organic solids) f.1.4 disposal through burial, composting  decomposing prevent leakage of leachate in disposal sites (see e.1.3)  materials provision and use of appropriate PPE (placental  materials and carcasses) 10 f.2 noise - nuisance, f.2.1 pigs Fixed feeding schedule  review complaints register monthly number and details of noise PCO Farm manager Feed costs discomfort provision and use of appropriate PPE  complaint Maintains existing vegetation, will plant trees  Php 5,000 for f.2.2 vehicles, operate equipment, machineries according to change oil  services and machineries manufacturer’s instruction regular inspection and preventive maintenance of general  maintenance machineries generator sets are fitted with mufflers  provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.3 dust - nuisance, f.2.1 pig houses, limits dust-generating activities during day time, low wind review complaints register quarterly number and details of dust PCO Farm manager Php 350,000  discomfort, health feed handling movement (as much as it is practical) - more complaints for staff issues tunnel ventilation systmem prevents dust buid up  frequent salaries f.2.2 composting use of appropriate containers, barriers  during areas, dried damping of dried materials  typhoon compost handling limit dust-generating activities during day time and low (windy)  season wind movement (as much as it is practical) provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.2.3 vehicles, sealing and damping of unpaved roads  machineries limits vehiclular speed on unsealed roads  operates feedmill in an enclosed area  limit dust-generating activities during day time, low wind  movement (as much as it is practical) provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.4 pest and vermin decomposing implement odor control measures (see f.1)  review inspection results records and monthly number and details of Farm personnel PCO Php 5,000 proliferation / materials and imlement pest, vermin control measures (use of baits and complaints register - more incidents, complaints maintenance  infestation - sources of odors traps) frequent costs nuisance, health observes good houskeeping practices  during rainy issues regular inspection of farm facilities, surroundings  season f.5 health hazards, handling, adequate training on handling of hazardous, infectious review incident reports, inspection records Monthly number and details of illness, PCO Farm manager Php 350,000  (risk of) contracting transport, storage materials and complaints register, results of injury incidents, complaints for staff infectious diseases, of hazardous and provision and use of appropriate equipment for handling employees’ regular health checks salaries  sustaining injuries, infectious and storage of hazardous and infectious materials livestock outbreak materials, enforce, observe biosecurity measures, health and safety  movement of protocols carrier pests and observe measures for safe handling of hazardous and vermin, handling  infectious materials (see e.1.3 & e.1.4) of ill pigs implement pest and vermin control measures (see f.4)  regular inspection of farm facilities, surroundings  f.6 explosion, fire biogas collection, WWTF-MRF constructed with durable materials  review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of PCO Farm manager Php 11,000 hazard storage, operates WWTF-MRF according to design  records, incident reports, complaints explosion, fire incidents maintenance combustion regular monitoring of pressure within the MRF system  register costs regular inspection (leak test) and preventive maintenance of  MRF restricts access to MRF  prohibits ignition sources (smoking) near MRF  will install signage and warnings  reporting and recording of explosion, fire incidents  f.7 drowning hazard open ponds, restrict access to WTF, install fences  review incident reports monthly number and details of Farm pesronnel PCO Signage costs lagoons, tanks install signage and warnings  drowning incidents reporting and recording of drowning incidents Construction  costs f.8 freshwater pig raising and water conservation strategies  quantify volume of freshwater monthly volume of freshwater Farm pesronnel Farm manager depletion general farm effluent recycling consumption consumed  activities f.9 consumption of pig raising and energy conservation strategies  estimate power consumption from billing monthly kWh consumed Farm personnel Farm manager Php 11,000 11 non-renewable general farm use of energy-efficient equipment  for electricity maintenance resource (fossil fuels activities uses electricity generated using biogas  costs for power) pig buildings have concrete walls and roofing, providing efficient insulation against ambient heat  f.11 (risk of) rainwater runoff plant various tree species and vegetation along roads and review inspection records monthly number and details of erosion Farm personnel Farm manager Landscaping erosion slopes - more incidents costs  frequent during rainy season BOD Biological Oxygen Demand MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet PCO Pollution Control Officer PPE Personal Protective Equipment SMR Self-Monitoring Report TSD Treatment, Storage, Disposal TSS Total Suspended Solids 12 The Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan of CPA 20 will be updated to reflect the cost of implementing the same. It will be presented in the succeeding version of this ESMP. 2.2.4 Contingency Response Below is an overview of CPA 20’s current preparation and action plan in response to the following: a. Fire – Fire extinguishers are available at strategic locations around the farm. Pig houses are also equipped with water taps from which water for putting out fire can be sourced. b. Earthquake - The open grounds inside the farm are designated as evacuation areas for when an earthquake occurs. c. Outbreak - In the event of a livestock outbreak, quarantine measures are instinctively applied. Movement of humans and animals in and out of the farm is restricted and instructions from the farm’s consultant veterinarian are carried out. d. Power outage - Should there be power interruption, a diesel-fueled standby generator is able to supply the farm’s electricity needs, in addition to the biogas genset. e. Health emergencies - First aid kits are readily available on site for minor injuries. Farm personnel also have access to vehicles which can be used for transporting cases needing more advanced medical care. In the interim, CPA 20 hereby commits to develop a more comprehensive contingency preparedness and response plan that will address incidents of fire; natural hazards (typhoon, earthquake); outbreak; health emergencies; and environmental emergencies (leaks and spills of wastewaters and hazardous wastes, WWTF-MRF system breakdowns). This plan will be appended in the succeeding version of this ESMP. 2.2.5 Occupational Health and Safety In addition to the health and safety measures presented in Table 3, CPA 20 will develop a more comprehensive health and safety risk management plan which will deal with general occupational health and safety issues associated with work in the farm. Health complaints and accidents will be recorded in a register and will serve as indicators of the plans effectiveness, together with results of workers’ annual health check-ups. This plan will be appended in the succeeding version of this ESMP. 2.2.6 Biosecurity The particulars of the farms' biosecurity protocol will be appended in the succeeding version of this ESMP. 13 2.3 Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing The proponent will perform the monitoring plan in Table 3 and conduct regular inspection of its facilities not only for internal purposes but also to satisfy the requirements of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for periodic self-monitoring reports (SMR). In addition, asessments will also be initiated during or immediately after incidents that may have compromised the integrity of the farm’s facilities, especially the WWTF-MRF, and caused the release of pollutants in the environment. A registry of such incidents and other environmental emergencies and accidents will be maintained in the farm and its details reported in the SMR. The SMR will contain the results of audits on the farm’s environmental performance in terms of resource utilization, waste management, regulatory compliance, and fulfillment of environmental commitments among others. This document will be tendered to EMB quarterly. LBP-EPMD (Environmental Program and Management Department) will also be provided with copies of this document for reference and review purposes. The owner and as well as the farm’s Pollution Control Officer (PCO) have been tasked to ensure that the farm is compliant with pertinent environmental regulations, including those listed in Table 3, and is performing its environmental commitments, including the implementation of this ESMP. During the implementation of the CDM Program, LBP-EPMD will conduct monitoring activities in the farm at least twice a year to help the proponent execute, identify gaps in, and improve and update this management plan. 14 3 SOCIAL DUE DILIGENCE 3.1 Consultation and Participation Prior to construction, the Proponent, together with LBP-EPMD, identified the Project’s stakeholders who were afterwards invited, through letters and notices, to a consultative meeting for the Project’s establishment on July 24, 2015. A total of 29 attendees from various institutions, including local officials and residents of communities near the project site were present during the consultation. All relevant information, especially those that pertain to the Project’s environmental and social impacts, was communicated to the stakeholders during the consultations. Issues and queries raised were satisfactorily addressed by the Proponent and the other presenters. 3.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism The farm’s manager and PCO are hereby designated as the main contact persons for grievances, feedbacks, and queries related to the project. She is to ensure that the details of complaints and the actions made to address the same will be recorded completely and truthfully in a register. Such information shall be part of the regular monitoring report for the project and will be made available to relevant stakeholders. The proponent will make every effort to settle any concern at the project level. Should his attempts be unsuccessful, issues will be raised to the following third party institutions for arbitration and possible resolution: • Office of the Barangay Chairman Complaints shall be entertained in the barangay where the Farm is situated. The barangay office concerned will facilitate the negotiation process and LBP-EPMD will ensure that the complainant is properly represented. • Municipal Office Should no agreement be reached at the barangay level, the matter will be elevated to a municipal government office. Depending on the nature of the complaint, grievances may be addressed to the Municipal Health Office, Agriculturist Office, Environment and Natural Resources Office, or other relevant municipal agency. • LBP LBP through EPMD will take part on the resolution process only after the aggravated party has gone through the previous levels and finds the decisions rendered there unacceptable. EPMD will coordinate with the Proponent to ensure that issues regarding the latter’s project are resolved to the best interest of the complainant. To further ensure the proponent’s accountability, contact details of the farm’s management and LPB-EPMD shall be provided to stakeholders during consultations and through postings at public notice boards including at the farm’s main gate. For this project, the following individuals will serve as grievance administrators: • Prudencio E. Calado III Head/Assistant Vice President, LBP-EPMD Telephone No.: (632) 405-7339 Fax No.: (632) 528-8484 3.3 Information Disclosure This ESMP and other relevant information regarding the Project will be published in LANDBANKS’s website where it can be readily accessed by the public. Printed copies of this document will be submitted to EMB Region 2 and will also be available in the barangay office, in LANDBANK’s library (1598 M.H. Del Pilar cor Dr. J. Quintos St., Malate, Manila, Philippines), and in the World Bank InfoShop. 15 3.4 Equal Opportunity CPA 20 is an equal opportunity employer, not regarding gender, age, disability, and ethnicity in evaluating and hiring potential employees. Presently, the Farm’s roster of 20 employees are all males, this is due to the farm being primarily production-focused. 3.5 Resettlement The project is located inside the premises of CPA 20, a private property. No individual was displaced for nor were there any indigenous peoples affected by the establishment of the farm and the project. 3.6 Others Employees of CPA 20 receive standard basic salary at the minimum, 13th month pay, and other regular statutory benefits, in addition to free meals and incentives. 16 4 ESMP REVIEW AND UPDATING This ESMP shall be reviewed annually and will be updated subject to the results of the semiannual monitoring activities conducted by CPA 20 and LBP-EPMD. Reviews may be done more frequently or earlier than schedule, especially after events resulting in significant adverse effect to the environment. In the first updated version of this ESMP, which will be published in the last quarter of this year (2019), the following information and documents will be provided:  properties, specifications, and performance parameters of the WWT-MRFs;  WWTF-MRF Operations Manual;  cost of implementing the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan;  Contingency Preparedness and Response Plan; and  Health and Safety Risk Management Plan  Biosecurity protocol 17 5 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 5.1 The Proponent The proponent will be responsible in all the aspects of the project, including the implementation of this ESMP. He will shoulder all costs associated with the construction and operation of the project, internal monitoring activities, and meeting various statutory requirements. Specifically, he shall cause the accomplishment of the following: • exercise environmental and social due diligence in implementing the project • incorporate sound practices in environmental, health, and safety management • comply with relevant national and local laws and satisfy regulatory obligations • perform diligent environmental and system monitoring • prepare and submit on schedule accurate monitoring reports to EMB and LBP • cooperate with the LBP and other regulatory agencies by providing assistance and correct and relevant information regarding the project and its environmental performance for reference, review, and monitoring purposes • promote transparency by maintaining open lines of communication with project stakeholders and giving them access to relevant information • initiate resolution of conflicts that may arise as a result of the project’s operation The proponent, in close coordination with LBP, shall implement the project based on LBP’s ESSF and on the agreed activities and timelines stipulated in the memorandum of agreement (MOA) and subproject agreement (SPA) between the said entities. 5.2 LANDBANK LBP shall serve as the financial and technical intermediary for the CDM Program of Activity (PoA) under which the project of CPA 20 is being implemented. It shall provide the proponent carbon and investment finance assistance for the installation of an anaerobic wastewater treatment facility equipped with a biodigester and methane-fueled power generator. Moreover, it shall act as the entity in charge of project validation and verification activities, and of collation of relevant information and monitoring data for the undertakings mentioned. Specifically, LANDBANK, through EPMD, shall: • make available financing facilities to the proponent, subject to existing lending policies of LBP • coordinate and facilitate communications and transactions between the proponent and World Bank or other carbon buyers, Designated Operational Entity, and when necessary, with other project partners • administer the agreements (MOA, SPA) forged between LBP and the Proponent • provide technical support and relevant trainings to farm owners and personnel in partnership with other institutions • ensure compliance of the Project and its proponent with the rules governing PoAs and with its commitments in the MOA and SPA • ensure compliance of the Project and its proponent with relevant standards and regulations and environmental commitments by conducting onsite monitoring and evaluation and desk reviews • provide assistance to the proponent in complying with statutory requirements for the project • ensure the project’s sustainability by monitoring the long-term implementation of the safeguards specified in this ESMP and its environmental performance in general • gather, collate, and review pertinent information and documents (including safeguard instruments, reports, and permits and clearances) concerning the project • participate in conflict resolution initiated by the proponent • prepare and submit monitoring reports to World Bank regularly • satisfy its obligations under the Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement between LBP and World Bank LBP shall assist the proponent in its implementation of the project in accordance with LBP’s Safeguards Framework and the agreed activities and timelines stipulated in the MOA and SPA. 18 5.3 Department of Environment and Natural Resources The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary government institution mandated to manage and protect the Philippines’ environment and natural resources. It is also the Designated National Authority (DNA) of the CDM Program in the Philippines. As DNA, its main role is to review and endorse PoAs to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 5.3.1 Environmental Management Bureau Through the EMB, DENR sanctions and regulates the activities of the Project by means of various legal instruments. EMB also leads (whether or not as part of a Multi-partite Monitoring Team) the periodic monitoring of the Project’s compliance and impacts, including the fulfillment of the commitments stated in this ESMP. Prior to construction, EMB was the agency tasked to review and evaluate the environmental soundness of the Project and authorize its establishment through the issuance of an Environmental Compliance Certificate. 5.4 Municipal Government The local government unit licenses the operation of CPA 20 through the issuance of a business permit. This permit is only given to businesses after satisfying its prerequisites – building and occupancy permits, zoning clearance, sanitary permit, fire clearance – all of which are also issued by the city government. Agencies and offices under the local government will also, if necessary, lead / facilitate the resolution of complaints arising from the farm and project’s operations. 5.5 World Bank The World Bank is the main Carbon Buyer of the Project, but will also serve as an advisor to LPB in carrying out the latter’s responsibilities as the coordinating and managing entity for CDM projects. The Bank will conduct regular monitoring, audits, and appraisals on the Project’s safeguards performance against its established policies, as well as provide technical guidance to LBP and to the Proponent. 19 6 SUB-PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY In line with Section 3.02 on Sub-Project Development and Operation by the Sub-Project Entity, Item (q) of the Sub-Project Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed by the Farm Management, the Sub-Project Entity (Farm Management) agrees and undertakes to: (q) implement and operate the Sub-Project in compliance with the World bank Operational Policies, including without limitation and as applicable, the Environmental Management Plan, Resettlement Plan, Indigenous Peoples Plan, and any other requirement resulting from the application of the World Bank Operational Policies. Having signed the SPA, the Farm Management is accountable to comply with the commitments stated in this document. 20 APPENDICES Appendix B. Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 20 Hazard Possible Harm Source / Cause Prevention / Minimization Person Responsible physical noise discomfort, hearing pig squeals - pigs consistently feed to prevent stress Farm Personnel damage - PPEs (ear protection) Farm Manager - Conventional pig houses prevent pig squeals from being confined to a small area running machineries and - loud equipment located in an area relatively far from Farm Personnel vehicles normal working areas - install noise-control devices, when applicable - regular equipment inspection and maintenance - limit noise-generating activities during day time - rotating work schedule - signage and warnings Farm Manager - PPEs (ear protection) vibration discomfort, running machineries - position vibration-producing equipment in enclosed Farm Manager ergonomic and nerve areas injuries, fatigue - install shock absorber - ensure all loose equipment are securely placed - regular equipment inspection and maintenance - signage and warnings - rotating work schedule electricity shock, electrocution, faulty machineries and power - get services of a licensed electrician Farm Manager burns lines - consult equipment manual - regular equipment inspection and maintenance Farm Personnel improper use (or servicing) of - restrict access to equipment (fencing) electrical equipment - signage and warnings Electrician - train staff (consult equipment manual) - ensure electricians are provided with proper PPEs for working with electrical equipment (insulated gloves, boots, etc.) heat burns running machineries (hot - use insulation where possible Farm Manager surfaces, vapors, liquids) - signage and warnings - ensure workers wear proper PPE such as long sleeved shirts. discomfort, heat adverse hot weather - adequate hydration and rest breaks Farm Manager exhaustion, heat working in enclosed spaces with stroke limited ventilation dust irritation, respiratory Feeds - open-sided sheds Farm Personnel distress / diseases dried sludge - spray amounts of water during feeding to limit the Compost dissipation of small feed particles and dust; - calm work pacing to avoid exciting the pigs - thorough cleaning of indoor spaces - PPEs (mask) poor lighting eye strain, can’t see unlit / inadequately lit areas - install light sources Farm Personnel hazards - carry portable light sources chemical harmful gases, discomfort (odor), degrading organic wastes - measures for odor control (see Table 5) Farm Manager dust, vapors asphyxiation, hazardous substances (cleaning - protocol for working in CONFINED SPACES (inhalation) poisoning, and pest control chemicals, - signage and warning (entrance to confined spaces) respiratory distress / veterinary medicines, fuels, - train staff (handling hazardous substances and wastes diseases hazardous wastes, etc.) and working in confined spaces; review MSDS / product information sheets) - PPEs (mask) - ensure first aid kits are readily available fuel burning (machineries, - air pollution control device Farm Manager vehicles) - regular equipment inspection and maintenance PCO fugitive gases - regular inspection and maintenance of MRF Farm Personnel hazardous irritation, burns, hazardous substances (cleaning - proper labelling, containers, and storage Farm Manager substances poisoning, skin and pest control chemicals, - restrict access to chemical and hazardous waste (contact, problems veterinary medicines, fuels, storage PCO ingestion) hazardous wastes, etc.) - train staff (handling hazardous substances and wastes; review MSDS / product information sheets) Farm Personnel - only competent staff should administer veterinary medicines - regular inspection and equipment maintenance - ensure first aid kits are readily available - PPEs (gloves, eye glasses) wastewaters - regular inspection and maintenance of MRF - PPEs (gloves, goggles, boots) biological pathogens / various infectious pathological materials / tissues - proper disposal of animal and veterinary wastes (see Farm Personnel infectious diseases, parasites, sick animals Table 5) (Vets, Animal agents, toxins irritation animal excretions and fluids - quarantine measures Science practitioner) and other manure (wastewaters) - improve ventilation products sludge - good housekeeping practices (disinfection) PCO veterinary wastes (especially - practice hygienic practices (especially hand hygiene) sharps) - workers’ regular health examination potential disease carriers - train staff (animal handling, proper waste handling and (objects, people, dust) disposal) - PPEs insects, pests, vermin - proper disposal of odorous wastes (see Table 5) Farm Personnel - good housekeeping practices - pest control ergonomic ergonomic ergonomic injuries repetitive actions, forceful - purchase / design equipment with ergonomic features Farm Manager stress exertions, sustained awkward - use aid of appropriate equipment Farm Personnel posture - train staff (proper techniques and postures) - buddy system - job rotation / adequate rest (in between tasks) improper use of equipment - train staff (consult manuals) Farm Manager use of faulty equipment - repair or replace equipment Farm Manager other accidents and contingencies slips, trips, falls injuries, wounds, spills (slips) - daily safety briefings and regular trainings Farm Personnel contusions various objects, debris (trips) - barricading of work areas heights, slips (falls) - PPEs drowning open lagoons and biodigester - Barricading of said areas Farm Manager - signage and warnings Farm Personnel - ropes in/near lagoons (for rescuing) entanglement injuries, wounds, machineries - install equipment safeguards Farm Manager strangulation - tie back long hair Farm Personnel - wear long sleeve shirts - avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes and personal accessories - regular equipment inspection and maintenance blows, injuries, wounds, pig handling - animal restraints Farm Personnel punctures contusions - ensure enough space to maneuver Farm Manager - train staff (animal handling techniques) - wear appropriate PPE (boots, gloves etc) sharps sharps injuries, veterinary activities, waste - train staff (proper waste handling and disposal) Farm Manager wounds handling - PPEs (gloves, goggles) lack of oxygen / suffocation, confined spaces (power house, - protocol for working in CONFINED SPACES Farm Manager harmful gases poisoning manure pits, biodigester, - signage and warnings enclosed pens and other - ‘buddy system’ chambers) - train staff (on protocol and rescue plan) - consider the purchase of gas monitoring equipment fires Burns faulty electrical systems, - comply with requirements and regulations of fire Farm Manager explosions, fugitive gases, authorities Farm Personnel accidental ignition - provide adequate and proper (multipurpose) fire protection equipment - designate smoking areas away from digester, gas tanks, and electrical equipment and storage of combustible materials (compost, sludge, chemicals) - restrict access to MRF (fencing) - prohibit smoking and use of cellphones around MRF and gas storage facilities - regular clearing of vegetation near farm structures - signage and warnings - train staff (on contingency plan and proper equipment use) - regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment blast blast injuries excessive pressure in - keep sources of heat, including machineries, at a safe Farm Manager biodigester, fugitive gases, distance from MRF Farm Personnel contained gases in confined - restrict access to MRF (fencing) spaces, fires - prohibit smoking and use of cellphones around MRF and gas storage facilities - regular inspection and maintenance of MRF - signage and warnings - consider the purchase of gas monitoring equipment MINUTES OF STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION What: Stakeholders’ Consultation on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for the Proposed Methane Recovery and Combustion System (Biogas Project) - Piggery Farm Project of Big Boys Farm When: July 24, 2015, 1:30 PM – 5:30PM Where: Patio Lorenzo, Carig, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Organized by: Big Boys Farm REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS 1. Registration of participants started at 2:00PM. The attendees are as follows: Gerry Alivia Owner - Big Boys Farm Ma. Consuelo Alivia Manager- Big Boys Farm Kristian Bryan Tagata Admin. Big Boys Farm Wilfredo Mistranza Mikel Barivan Louie Custudio PIC- CPO Socorro Elam Morales MENRO Rep. – LGU Iguig Antonio Banatao Jr. Brgy. Captain – Malabbac, Iguig Edgar Cabuguin Brgy. Kagawad – Malabbac, Iguig Epifanio Masipag Brgy. Kagawad – Malabbac, Iguig Marcial Lamusao Brgy. Kagawad –Atulu, Iguig Jefferson Carangan Brgy. Kagawad –Atulu, Iguig Engr. Shielson Sibolboro President/ Consultant/ Biogas supplier - Sustainable Environment thru Renewable Energy Development Environmental Consultancy (SERED) Gina Bacuyag Account Officer- LBP Cagayan Lending Center Edita Vargas LBP- EPMD Jose Diaz, Jr. LBP-EPMD 2. Actual conduct of Stakeholders’ Consultation activity started at 2:30PM to give time for the arrival of many participants as possible. 3. Nine (9) community members from Barangays Atulu, Iguig and Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan attended the activity, including members of the Baranggay Council. 4. Ms. Socorro Elma G. Morales represented the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of the local government of Iguig, Cagayan. 5. Engr. Shielson Sibolboro, the Consultant/ Biogas supplier 6. Attendees from Land Bank of the Philippines included Ms. Edith Vargas and Mr. Jose Diaz, Jr. – LBP- EPMD; Ms. Gina Bacuyag, AO of LBP Cagayan Lending Center 7. Total attendance to the activity is sixteen (16) pax, including management team and employees of Big Boys Farm OPENING PROGRAM 8. Opening Prayer was led by Ms.Gina Bacuyag, Account Officer – LBP Cagayan Lending Center 9. Mr. Gerry Alivia led the introduction of Big Boys Farm’s Management team and staff members present at the gathering and other guests in the event. He welcomed all the participants and thanked them for taking the time and effort to attend the Stakeholders’ Consultation. In his message, Mr. Alivia expressed his intention to ensure environmental compliance of his piggery farm project, and to promote environmental awareness of its stakeholders, emphasizing these as the main reasons for conducting the Stakeholders’ Consultation activity. ABOUT THE CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM (CDM) AND CARBON FINANCE SUPPORT FACILITY (CFSF) 10. Mr. Jose Diaz, Jr. discussed topics on Climate Change and CDM; and Ms. Edith Vargas presented Landbanks’ CFSF. 11. The following were the highlights of the topics presented: a.) The general overview of the CDM process to be implemented by LBP with the World Bank (WB), as regards validation to Carbon Credits, issuance of CERs (emission reduction certificates), and the corresponding trading of the certificates for these CERs at the negotiated carbon market price with WB; b.) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Kyoto Protocol, as that which gave rise to the CDM--- were mentioned to participants to explain why outside institutions (i.e. WB) and several developed countries are interested in ‘purchasing’ Carbon Credits or CERs from developing nations; c.) Basic concepts on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas emissions, in relation to Global Warming and its perceived effects, were also discussed; d.) Carbon Credits and issuance of CERs were emphasized to require accurate and regular reporting of methane gas production data from operating biogas digesters, and validation and documentation of the reported data by designated authorities; e.) LBP as a government institution not only with a mandate for countryside development, but with a clear vision for ensuring and implementing environmental compliance and environmental protection initiatives; f.) LBP to provide institutional assistance as regards CDM validation processes and required documentation, and technical assistance. PROJECT DISCUSSION 12. Engr. Shielson Sibolboro of SERED presented the design and specifications of the biogas digester constructed at of Big Boys Farm in Barangay Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan. The following are the highlights of his presentation: a.) Engr. Sibolboro explained that the design of his biogas digester system consists of: (i) Inlet Chamber – to which influent (mixture composed of pig manure and wastewater) coming from pig houses at the farm, is conveyed through an open sewer line into. This inlet chamber acts primarily as a settling tank and screening chamber for removing sediments and other large particles in the influent prior to introduction into the main digester chamber. (ii) Main Digester – a concrete-reinforced cylindrical structure designed to hold the influent material for a minimum of 10 days, thus ensuring its bio-conversion into methane gas and treated effluent material. (iii) Methane recovery system – structured as an inverted-cone-shaped roof on the main digester chamber, for sequestering the methane gas produced and conveying it into a biogas genset system for conversion into energy as an alternative power source for farm operations. A flaring system is also installed as an option for flaring any excess methane gas produced in the system. (iv) Outlet Chamber – designed to receive and hold sludge material by-product of the biodigestion process. Sludge material may be removed manually from the outlet chamber. Effluent passing coming from the main digester passes through the outlet chamber to be further received and treated into a series of three settling ponds. These settling ponds are designed as constructed wetlands, ensuring treatment of effluent to a water quality level appropriate for farm irrigation purposes. b.) He enumerated the benefits of having a biogas system installed at the farm, including: alternative power source for the piggery farm (from conversion of methane gas to energy); possible total elimination of power expenses for the farm from the methane gas produced; better waste management (of animal waste and wastewater produced from piggery operations); and reduction of air and water pollution attributed to piggery activities. 13. Mr. Gerry Alivia, discussed the Environmental Management System, implemented at the piggery farm, including: a.) Solid waste management – through segregation and proper disposal of solid waste material generated at the farm; b.) Proper collection and disposal of waste materials classified as biohazardous waste – through hauling by accredited transporters of hazardous wastes and disposal into a managed sanitary landfill; OPEN FORUM/ISSUES AND CONCERNS 14. The participants were then given the chance to raise questions, issues, or concerns regarding the biodigester project at Big Boys Farm located in Barangay Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan. Questions, Issues, or Concerns Raised Responses Provided Brgy Captain Antonio Banatao, Jr. asked Mr. Gerry Alivia, Farm Owner Big Boys what benefits can the community expect to Farm, replied that at present, there are no receive from the project. concrete plans yet as to how benefits of the project is to be shared with the community. He indicated that the farm management is willing to share the benefits, as long as it involves the community as a whole. He welcomed suggestions or ideas from the community members on how this can be implemented. 15. The community members expressed their support for the biogas project of Big Boys Farm 16. Mr. Gerry Alivia was called on to deliver some short closing remarks. He duly thanked participants of this activity, especially the community members of Barangay Malabbac and Barangay Atulu, for taking the time and effort to attend and actively join in the discussions. 17. The Stakeholders’ Consultation activity was then formally ended at 5:30PM of the same day. Prepared by: Noted by: MS. CONSUELO ALIVIA MR. GERRY ALIVIA Farm Manager Farm Owner Big Boys Farm Big Boys Farm Barangay Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan Barangay Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan Appendix D. Site Evacuation Plan Muster Point Muster Point CPA 20 Point Persons: Farm Manager: Pollution Control Officer: Biodigester Supplier: Sustainable Environment thru Renewable Energy Development Environmental Consultancy Local Emergency Contact Details: Iguig Municipal Police Station: 0917 663 4524 Iguig Fire Station: 0917 895 7252 Cagayan Valley Medical Center: 078 302 0000