2.

3 Environment Regulatory Authorities

A number of national and provincial governmental agencies perform functions relevant to
the Project. These agencies and their relationship to the Project are discussed below.
Provincial Environmental Protection Agencies
Since the project area falls in KP and Punjab provinces, their respective EPAs are the
relevant environmental regulatory authorities. The provincial EPAs are responsible for
environmental regulation and implementing GoP environmental policies in their
respective provinces. As part of their roles, provincial EPAs are responsible for
reviewing EIA documentation for compliance with provincial EIA requirements and
procedures and, using their district based staff, also monitors the implementation of
EMPs.
Statutory functions of the provincial EPAs are to:
• Administer and implement Environmental Protection Act, its rules and regulations
• Review IEE/EIA, preparation of procedures and guidelines
• Prepare, revise and enforce EQS (industries, municipalities, vehicular emission)
• Establish and maintain laboratories, certification of laboratories for conducting
tests and analysis
• Assist local Councils, Authorities and / or Government Agencies in execution of
projects
• Establish a system of surveys, monitoring, examination and inspection to combat
pollution
• Conduct training for Government functionaries and industrial management
• Provide information and education to the public on environmental issues
• Publish the Annual State of the Environment report
• Undertake surveys and qualitative and quantitative analysis of data on air, soil and
water quality, and industrial, municipal and traffic emissions
• Take measures to promote environment related Research and Development
(R&D) activities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forestry, Environment and Wildlife Department
This is the parent department housing the KP-EPA in addition to the Forestry and
Wildlife functions in the province. This is the focal agency at the province level for
policy, legislation, plans, strategies, and programs with regard to environmental
protection, forestry, and wildlife management.
Punjab Environment Protection Department
This is the parent Department of the Punjab-EPA and its functions are essentially same as
that of the environmental protection agency described earlier.
Punjab Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Department
This Department houses three distinct functions described below.
Forest
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• Preparation and implementation of policies and programs in forestry sector.
Implementation of Forestry Laws and rules.
• Protection, conservation, development and management of renewable natural
resources, particularly forests and range lands in the province.
• Sustainable management of forest for production of timber, firewood and other
non-timber produce and services.
• Demarcation and protection of Forest lands against encroachment.
• Raising of nurseries and plantations.
• Provide extension services for mass awareness and conduct research and training
for capacity building.
Wildlife
• Protection, conservation, preservation and management of wildlife.
• Management of protected areas, wildlife parks, safaris and zoos.
• Public and private participation through trophy hunting, private breeding farms &
hunting associations.
Fisheries
• Extension services/fish farming/aquaculture development.
• Conservation, management and development of natural resources.
• Production of fish seed under controlled conditions.
• Research &Training activities.
• Introduction of new technologies for enhancing fish production.
Ministry of Climate Change
The Environment Division of the Ministry of Climate Change at federal level is the focal
agency for national policy, legislation, plans, strategies and programs with regard to
disaster management and climate change including environmental protection and
preservation. The division also deals with other countries, international agencies and
forums for coordination, monitoring and implementation of environmental agreements.
Policies set by the Ministry of Climate Change will influence the design and operation of
the project.
2.4 World Bank
2.4.1 Overview and Categorization
The World Bank requires environmental and social screening of projects to determine the
appropriate extent and type of environmental and social assessment needed. The World
Bank classifies proposed projects into categories depending on the type, location,
sensitivity, and scale of the project, as well as the nature and magnitude of its potential
adverse social and environmental impacts.
In consideration of the likely impacts of the Project and in discussion with the World
Bank, it is concluded that the Project falls into Category A1 due to its association with the
existing Tarbela dam infrastructure. It therefore requires a detailed environmental and
social assessment (ESA) and development and implementation of an environmental and
social management plan (ESMP).
1Projects expected to have significant adverse social and/or environmental impacts that are diverse,
irreversible or unprecedented
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Social legacy issues associated with the construction of the original Tarbela dam have
been addressed in full as part of the development of the Tarbela 4th extension project and
are not considered further as part of the present scope of work.
2.4.2 World Bank Social and Environmental, Health and Safety
Guidelines
The World Bank’s Policy on Access to Information and the World Bank Group’s
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines are applicable to the Project. In
particular, Contractors will be required to implement the General EHS Guidelines (April
20072), the EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (April
20073) and the EHS Guidelines for Construction Materials Extraction (April 2007) under
the ESMP as enforced through the Project contracts.
The World