Partial Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (PESIA) Study Report for

Deseha Zeyit Marble Development PLC’s
Exploration

▪ Project Location: BGRS, Metekel Zone, Dibate Woreda,

Parzeit Kebele
▪ Project Manager: Mr. Bikila Obsi
▪ Address: Dibatie, Cell phone:

▪ Submitted to: Environment, Forest Resources Protection

and Climate Change Authority

▪ Consultant: Green Wish Environmental and Social

Impact Assessment Consultancy Service P.L.C
▪ Address: Metekel, Cell phone: +251949045964

Assosa, 2023

, Ethiopia

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Acronyms

BELAI Bureau of Environmental, Land Administration and investment

EC Environmental clearance

EFRPCCA Environment, Forest Resources Protection and Climate change

Authority

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan

FDRE Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

KDC Kebele Development Committee

ME Marble Exploration

NEAP National Environmental Action Plan

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

AMDPLCE Parzeyit Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration

AME Parzeyit Marble Exploration

AMEESIMP Parzeyit Marble Exploration Environmental and Social Impact

Management Plan

TOR Term of Reference

1 Table of Content

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Acronyms i
Executive Summary iv
1 Introduction 1
1.2 Objective of the Study 2
1.2.1 General Objective 2
1.2.2 Specific Objectives 3
1.2.3 Scope of the ESIA Study Report 3
2 Background Information of the Project 4
2.1. Description of the Project 4
2.1.1 Objective of the Project 4
2.2. Major Activities of the Project 4
2.2.1. Description of the Project Area 4
3.Methodology of the ESIMP Study 5
3.1. Data Collection and Analysis 6
3.2. Public Consultation 6
3.2. 2.The Consultation Process 6
3.2. 3. Consultations with the Sectorial Offices 7
3.2.4. Consultations with the Local Community 7
3.2.5. Conclusion of Public Meeting 8
3.3.Data Analysis and Evaluation of Alternative 9
3.4. Responsibilities and Undertakings 9
4. Environmental Policies, Legal, and Administrative Framework 10
4.1.The FDRE and Benshangul Gumuz Region Constitutions 10
4.1.1The Environmental and Biodiversity Policy and Conservation Strategy of Ethiopia 11
4.1.2.Benshangul Gumuz Region Land Administration and Use policy 12
4.2.Proclamations, regulations and guidelines 12
Implementation strategy: 18
4.1. International agreements 19
4.2. Institutional frameworks 19
5. Environmental Baseline Conditions of the project Area 19

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 5.1. Population and Socioeconomic Activity 19
5.2.Topography and drainage 20
5.3.Vegetation and climate 20
5.4.Land Use 21
5.5. Geology of the Region 22
5.6.Geology of Dibate Area 23
5.7. Water Sources 24
6. Environmental and Social Impacts Identification and Mitigation Measures 24
6.1. Site Access and Navigation 25
6.2. Geological and Geotechnical Mapping 25
6.3. Geochemical, Geological, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Sampling 26
6.4. Geophysical Surveying 26
6.5. Auger Drilling 27
6.6. Air core Drilling 28
6.7. Establishment of Temporary Campsites 28
6.8. Rehabilitation 29
7. Environmental and Social Impacts Management Plan 30
7.1. Environmental Monitoring Plan 35
7.2. Cost Estimates and Financial Sources 40
7.2.1. Cost estimates 40
7.2.2. Finance source and responsibility 40
7.2.3. Procurement Plans 40
8. Reporting and Scheduling 42
8.1. General schedule 42
9. Documentation and Record Keeping 43
10. Project Feedbacks and Adjustments 44
11. Responding to the Noncompliance 44
12. Conclusions and Recommendations 45
13. The Consultant 46
ANNEX 47

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Executive Summary
Deseha zeyit Marble Development (DMD) PLC is committed to the principle of sustainable development
and recognizes the benefits of integrating economic, social and environmental considerations in its
business planning and practice. AME believes that exploration activities can be completed in a manner
that is compatible with existing land uses, is able to be rehabilitated and will facilitate information for
decision making on the future development of mineral potential. All personnel employed by AME either
directly or as agents, consultants or contractors are required to comply with AMEs’ policies and
procedures to support its reputation as a trusted and responsible corporate citizen. AME s’ Exploration
Environmental & Social Impact Management Plan (EESIMP) (this document) underpins an
Environmental Policy mandated by the Directors of AME. The Policy requires that this exploration:
Comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations standards and company policies as a
minimum, and strive for the highest standard of environmental performance, Use risk management
processes to identify and control environmental & social impacts, Continually improve environmental
performance through the implementation of effective systems and use of technology, Ensure that
employees are accountable for their role in environmental performance, Provide appropriate training
and resources to achieve environmental performance goals, Ensure that controls are in place to meet all
environmental standards, Regularly monitor and audit environmental performance; and Implement
programs to conserve natural resources, prevent pollution and minimize waste. This EESIMP documents
the environmental management controls for works that AME will carry out as part of its business. This
EESIMP is the primary environmental management document for all planned ground disturbance
activities by the proponents’ tenements. This marble exploration programmes may involve geological
mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, auger drilling, exploration drilling and well
drilling. These activities require safe access and working areas – potentially clearing vegetation for
access tracks and to construct drill pads and sumps. AME should accept the rehabilitation of these
disturbance areas as part of its everyday activities, endeavoring to minimize its long term footprint on the
environment. To assist in the management of exploration activities by its personnel, the environmental
management actions described in this EESIMP are organized by the particular activity to which they
apply. Therefore, this environmental and social impact management actions plan have been prepared to
be generally applicable, to be used as and when required, but also keeping in mind that not all actions
identified will necessarily apply to all sites.

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2 Introduction
Marble stone explorations today have become an important building material used worldwide,
and therefore a valuable natural resource. Marble stone is one of the main rock types quarried in
Ethiopia and in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State in particular, which provides high-quality
products for both the local and international market, as such, it does contribute the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Ethiopia Statistics Agency (NSA) (2016),
distribution of marble stones products shows that the majority (72.1%) of the building materials
in urban areas (83.1%) compared to rural areas.

However, business is operating under uncertain environment; that is, operators lack basic
infrastructure, inadequate technical supports and often confront with unfair market prices. People
are working in unhealthy and unsafe working environment, commonly using outdated
exploration technologies. Nowadays the government is taking steps to improve the situation by
creating environment conducive to traditional artisans as well as to medium and large-scale
private investors.

Moreover, these miners are mostly unskilled, underequipped and not knowledgeable and have no
appreciation of the environment. They use very traditional equipment and arbitrary approaches
resulting inevitable impacts on the natural resources.

Therefore, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment / Environmental Management Plane

(ESIA/ESMP) is a planning tool now generally accepted as an integral component of sound
decision-making for issuing the Environmental clearance (EC). This time EC for developmental
projects become mandatory by the Environment, Forest Resources and Climate Change
Authority and the Regional Environmental Forest Resources Protection and Climate Change
Authority through its notification issued under the provisions of EIA proclamation and specific
guidelines.

Marble exploration (ME) has many associated environmental and occupational health issues,
particularly when practiced informally or with limited technical and material resources. The
health and well-being of miners, their family members as well as nearby communities is often
adversely affected. Marble exploration is one of the most significant sources of chemical release
into the environment in the developing world. This labor based and low-tech marble exploration
methods are also affecting the environment in many ways in addition to the release of toxic

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chemicals. It could affect forest resources, damage wildlife habitats and affect them, affect the
natural land forms and disrupt ecological processes. The marble exploration activity is also the
source of water and air pollution through the release of toxic chemicals in the form of elemental
as well as vapor forms and contaminates the resources. The environmental impact study is the
scientific approach used by regulatory bodies to identify the major problems emanated from any
development on the biophysical and socio-economic environments and human health. The study
is also used as a tool to address the environmental problems that will be created due to the
development implementations through designing the right mitigation measures. This is also a
tool of decision making to decide on the project implementation depending upon the scale of the
adverse impact evaluation.

As a matter of fact this Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report is in place to
provide the conditions for the Environmental and Social Impact Management plan to forward a
sound decision is in place for the proponent by the EFRPCCA. Green Wish Environmental and
Social Impact Assessment Consultancy Service PLC here after referred to as the “EIA
Consultants”, to undertake Environmental and Social Management Plan in 2- hectare marble
exploration area hereinafter referred to as the “Project Area”, for the project proponent,
DESEHA ZEYIT Marble Development (DMD) PLC Exploration here after referred to as the
“Project Proponent” and the Environment, Forest Resources Protection and Climate change
Authority (EFRPCCA) referred to as the “Government”. The Project Proponent intends to
explore special small-scale marble exploration in the project area of 9 hectares of land located in
Parzeyit Kebele of Dibate Woreda.

By the enactment, the Project Proponent is required to submit an ESMP report to the
Government for approval before commencing implementation of the project. By this report the
relevant government authorities are able to monitor the implementation of the Management plan
of the project exploration and production, so as to enable major stakeholders of the project
including the Government to manage the environment for the well-being of the community.

2.2 Objective of the Study

2.2.1 General Objective

The general objective of this environmental impact study is to carry out various data collection
on the project operation plan and the types of activities, the environmental baseline of the project

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area, the impacts of the project and the relevant mitigation measures and then to ensure the
environmental sustainability through eliminating or minimizing possible negative impacts by
using appropriate mitigation measures and maximizing the beneficial impacts in the project
exploration phase.
2.2.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objectives of this study are:

 Carrying out an assessment of the state of the environment of the project area with a view
to avoid environmental degradation and maintenance of the proper functioning of
ecological systems.
 Identify and evaluate the significant environmental and social impacts of the proposed
exploration activity.
 To determine the compatibility of the proposed exploration plan with the neighboring
land use
 Formulation and incorporation of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
during project implementation/construction, operation and decommissioning phases.

2.2.3 Scope of the ESIA Study Report

To achieve the above objectives, the scope of this ESIA will include the followings:

 Definition of the environmental and social impact management objectives to be realized

during the life of a project (i.e. Exploration, quarry (operation) and/or decommissioning
phases) in to enhance benefits and minimize adverse environmental impacts.
 Description of the detailed actions needed to achieve these objectives, including how they
will be achieved, by whom, by when, with what resources, with what
monitoring/verification measures, and to what target or performance level.
 Clarification of institutional structures, roles, communication and reporting processes
required as part of the implementation of the ESIMP.

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3 Background Information of the Project
2.1. Description of the Project
3.1.1 Objective of the Project

The proponent aims at establishing a marble exploration and quarrying plant as an investment to
exploit marble deposit in Parzeyit kebele after the approval ofthis ESIA study and the final
mining license using environmentally friendly and acceptable process. Moreover it has a plan:
 To boost the local economy by providing employment opportunities ‘during
exploration and operation
 To put the exploration plot into a more socio-economic use
 To complete the exploration and make its production as designed and at the stipulated
time framework in its business plan

2.2. Major Activities of the Project

This project involves establishment of processing plant, collection of soil material containing
marble ore and processing them to extract marble from it. The project is being implemented
within the geographic points located in table 1 of Parzeyit Kebele, Dibate Woreda.

The proposed project involves: Any exploration activities described here will be executed and
managed by DESEHA ZEYIT Marble development project. The exploration programmes may
involve some or all of the following activities:
Planning; Site access and navigation; Geological and geotechnical mapping; Geochemical,
geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological sampling; Geophysical surveying; Auger, hummer
and hollering drilling; Establishment of temporary campsites; Establishment of vehicle tracks;
Waste and chemicals management; Rehabilitation; Monitoring and checking; Preventive &
Corrective actions (if required); and Reporting.
Fieldwork may be concentrated in seasonal periods that govern environmental conditions and
risks. This helps to manage the associated environmental impacts.

2.2.1. Description of the Project Area

3. The exploration activity will be carried out in a specified area which exists in between the
geographic coordinates as indicated on table 1, having an elevated topography located in

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 Dabatie Woreda Parzeyit kebele. It is about 20 km south of Dabatie town, on the way to
Bereber –Galessa Woreda which is accessed by all weathered road. The project area borders
Ato Ali Abishu farm in North, Ato Wedenbe Basen in South, Ato Shinde Wendibich in East
and Ato Werku Bashu in West.

Table 1: Geographic location and corners of the project site

ID Longitude (E) Latitude (N)

1 36° 15' 6.8''E 10° 37' 31.6''N
2 36° 15' 15.5''E 10° 39' 23.8''N

3 36° 15' 10.7''E 10° 39' 28.2''N

4 36° 15' 73.3''E 10° 39' 43.9''N

The Project Area is a state land neighborhood of communal land which is not suitable for
agriculture but for grazing. Since there is no cadaster registration in the area it was difficult to
exactly locate the boundary of the nearby areas. The project therefore, will investigate and
undertake the exploration activity with all possible options to conduct its operation in
harmoniously with the existing nearby land uses.

There have been no disturbances to the air quality of the project area as there are no industrial
out puts or pollutions. The traffic density is nonexistent causing no significant gas combustion.
In relation to the project, air quality could be affected by dust emissions during land clearing,
access road track construction, sample rock removal and wind erosion from cleared sites and
unpaved roads as well as combustion gasses generated from diesel and vehicles used for project
activities.
The project area consists of mainly wood land with mixed shrub and savanna grass land ecology.
There are a number of similar exploration projects near to the project site who are practicing the
exploration works as well as some projects commenced to production phases.

3.Methodology of the ESIMP Study

Before the commencement of the field work, a preliminary scoping exercise was conducted to
define the kinds of required data, data collection methods, data sources and the types of expertise
required to successfully accomplish the environmental assessment and reporting. Based on this

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scoping practice, the team decided to gather relevant data on the existing physical, biological and
socioeconomic environmental components.

3.1. Data Collection and Analysis

This was carried out through questionnaires, observations, photography, site visits, detailed
physical inspection of the proposed site and desktop studies to determine the present and
anticipated impacts of the proposed project, study of the approved technical drawings for
the proposed project development and the development of a photo gallery.

3.2. Public Consultation

3.2.1. General
The Constitution of Ethiopia through its Articles 43 and the Environmental Policy of the
FDRE require the need to involve the interested and affected parties in the planning and
implementation of development policies, programs and projects. The public and
stakeholders’ consultation and participation are considered as an integral part of the ESIA
study and implementation of the ESIA recommendations. In line with these policy and legal
requirements, different consultations have been carried out with the key stakeholders
including the project affected people in order to:
 Inform them about the proposed business project,
 Identify the major existing environmental and socio-economic problems of the
project area with particular focus on special small scale gold mining.
 Assess their perceptions and attitudes towards the special small scale gold mining
Project.
 Identify the potential environmental and social impacts, both positive and
negative impacts, of the Marble mining project ,
 Seek possible mitigation measures that would help to avoid, minimize or
offset the significant negative impacts and enhancement measures for positive
beneficial impacts.
3.2. 2.The Consultation Process

Initially, the different interested and affected parties at different administrative levels and at
the grass-root community level were identified before and during the environmental and

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 social field survey in the project influence area. The major identified stakeholders include the
following:
 Relevant authority and experts of the Regional Environmental Protection
department,
 Authorities and experts of the woreda Environmental and Mining offices.
 Authorities of the Parzeyit Kebele Administration,
 The local community including the project affected people.

3.2. 3. Consultations with the Sectorial Offices

Interviews and discussions were held with the authorities of the Dibate woreda Parzeyit
Kebele, as well as with experts of the different Sectorial office .The issues discussed and
information gathered includes the following:
 Baseline environmental and socio-economic conditions of the area.
 Major environmental and social impacts (positive and negative) expected to result
due to the implementation of Marble exploration.
 Possible mitigation measures for the identified negative impacts
 Their opinions and suggestions on the proposed Marble Exploration

3.2.4. Consultations with the Local Community

Meeting appointments with the dwellers of Parzeyit Kebele and officials were arranged by
the chairman of the Kebele about Deseha zeyit Marble Exploration PLC. The dwellers were
discussed with on 03/11/2015E.C at 3:00 in a venue of Parzeyit Kebele Office the total
number of participants w e r e 1 4 . One member of Green wash E/S/I/A Consulting firm and
Woreda expert s were engaged in the meeting.

The agendas were prepared in Amharic and meeting was discussed in Amharic Language.
But for the purpose of this report the agendas are translated in English. The original Amharic
agendas are annexed in this report with minutes of the meeting. The translated agendas (from
Amharic to English) of the discussion forwarded for all meeting participants were
summarized as follows:
1. Ascertaining whether the community has information about the proposed

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 project,

2. Knowing whether community accept or reject the

Parzeyit Marble Exploration project,

2.1.If you accept the project; please forward your justifications and

2.2.If you reject it; please state the reasons

3. Knowing the attitude of the community towards D e s e h a zeyit Marble Mining

Figure.1 Stallholder and public consultation

3.2.5. Conclusion of Public Meeting

Considering this fact during consultations with selected community groups and respective level
officials at Parzeyit kebele on July 03, 2015 E.C a number of vital points were raised and
discussed. Key issues which were forwarded for discussion with local officials and community
groups included impacts of the project - both beneficial and adverse. Since the details of the
consultations are too wide-ranging and too broad to be presented here, only a summary of key
issues discussed and major findings are sub divided into relevant categories and presented in the
next section below. These broader categories into which key findings of the consultations are

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regrouped include anxiety, uncertainties, preferences, needs, demands, expectations, hopes,
aspirations, general comments, commitments, appreciation, and so on.

 We all agree that due to the plenty of benefits we gain in the coming of different Mining
project at the area and hence even if the project acquired private owned land the firm
agreed with the owners of the land to work together.
 We acquire better opportunity of transport to the neighboring kebeles as well as woreda
whenever we want for social and economic concerns.
 We agree to support the planning and implementation of the proposed Marble Mining
project.
 We commit ourselves to support the implementation of the various components of the
proposed project in every way we can.
 They support Parzeyit Marble Exploration PLC create jobs for local youths and solve the
communities problem by Constructing Social infrastructure integrating with government.

3.3. Data Analysis and Evaluation of Alternative

This was done by using checklist and the threshold limits was used in data analysis, while the
technology to be employed, products mix scale of construction, potential environmental
impacts, capital and operating cost, suitability under local conditions, and institutional,
training, and monitoring requirements were considered in the evaluation of alternatives.

3.4. Responsibilities and Undertakings

The proponent has taken all logistical costs relating to the ESMP study. Moreover, it also
arranged for own transport and travels during the study. On the site of the proposed project,
the project owner Mr. Parzeyit provided all the required information required by the consultant.

The Proponent also provided the proposed project layout and the actual size of the site, details of
raw materials, proposed process outline and anticipated by-products, future development
plans and land-ownership documents. The output from the consultants includes the following:
an environmental and social impact management study Report comprising of an executive
summary, study approach, baseline conditions, anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation
measures, an Environmental and Social Impact Management Plan (ESIMP) which also forms
part of the report recommendations.

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 4. Environmental Policies, Legal, and Administrative Framework

In the past, when the natural capital was abundantly found, the environment has got scant
attention and exclusively focused on economic profitability. During this period, whether or not
to proceed with a project was decided solely based on economic and technical feasibility,
regardless of the costs to the society and the environment and the costs of the environment
otherwise is referred to as negative externalities.

This negligence and unwise utilization of the natural resources resulted in degradation of the
environment and scarcity of the resources. These have right the concept of sustainable
development whereby consideration on the environment in the planning stage of development
projects is crucial. Therefore, based on the global environmental concern and the continuous
environmental degradation of the country, Ethiopia as a national and regions as a nation have
endorsed independent or mixed environmental legislations. Almost all legal and policies of the
Federal Republic of Ethiopia needs to be recognized and adhered environment in any
development endeavors. Some of the policies and legal requirements issue that need to be
referred are briefly mentioned here.

4.1.The FDRE and Benshangul Gumuz Region Constitutions

Being a supreme law of a country in general and the region in particular, provides the basic
ground on which detailed laws shall be developed for various sectors. Both of the Constitutions
that have been endorsed in 1995 contain almost similar provisions about the issues of
environmental protection and development.
In this regard, the constitutions have stipulated the environmental Vs development issues in:
(Art. 44): the constitution recognizes the right of citizens to live in a clean environment, and,
where they are displaced or their livelihood has been adversely affected by the development
projects undertaken by the government, the rights to get commensurate monetary or alternative
compensation, including relocation with adequate state assistance.
(Art. 92): that the design and implementation of development programs and projects in the
country should not damage or destroy the environment; and recognizes the right of the people to
be consulted and express their views on the planning and implementation of environmental
policies and projects that affect them In addition, These provisions provide a perfect

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constitutional basis for the development and implementation of an effective EMP process.
Relevance of the law

Relevance of this constitution for this project is that communities will benefit from the project by
getting employed to diversify their income. This will not only improve their living standard but
also helps to shape future sustainable developmental activities with the proponent. Moreover,
implementing this law will increase awareness about the project while at the same time gives
sense of ownership to the surrounding community. Security and sustainability of the project will
be ensured upon implementation of this law. Any kind of problems regarding land lease or land
ownership will be dealt ahead of time, this law will also give protection for the proponent.

4.1.1The Environmental and Biodiversity Policy and Conservation Strategy of

Ethiopia

The national environmental policy and conservation strategy would provide a number of guiding
principles that lead development plans to have a strong adherence to sustainable development.
The policy and strategy of Ethiopia have various sectorial and cross-sectoral provisions.
Amongst of the many, the principles of EIA during the designing of development projects is the
most pressing issue. The stipulated policy principles concerning the integration of EIA in
development projects are including; the early consideration of environmental impacts in project
and program designs, reorganization of public consultation, including mitigation and
contingency plans and environmental auditing and monitoring should be a legally binding
requirement and needs to be institutionalized.

Relevance

The environmental policies and strategies are the backbones of proclamations, regulations and
guidelines. Therefore, the EIA proclamations and guidelines that are formulated independently
and are relevant to enforce the preparation of EIA or EMP studies are usually developed from
these policies and strategies.

Implementation Strategy

 The project will consider the policy issues while implementing the project.

 It will carry out environmental conservation activities based on the issues identified in the

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 strategy.
4.1.2.Benshangul Gumuz Region Land Administration and Use policy

The core objectives of the policy are mainly stipulating that the use of the region natural
resources particularly the land in sustainable way by employing environmental conservation and
enhancement, securing the environmental balance and applying good governance.

Relevance

This policy provisions are relevant for the reason that have been developed based on the regional
existing and potential resources base and land use practices and mainly declared vital land
management issues for sustainable development. Therefore, the policy is crucial to early plan the
environmental conservation activities and implement ahead of the occurrence of environmental
problems in the project area.

4.2.Proclamations, regulations and guidelines

I. The Federal Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation (No. 299/2002):
Is a proclamation that mainly stipulates the enforcement of all development projects to be
subjected to the environmental scrutiny. The proclamation provides various relevant articles on
the management of the biophysical and socio-economic environments vis-à-vis the development
activities.

Relevance

The proclamation is very relevant to prepare EMP & integrate the planned development
objectives with the environmental conservation so that end up with sustainable development.

Implementation strategy:

 Develop quality and implementable EMP that able to qualify the environmental
permit from the environmental protection institutes
 Integrate the project development plans and this environmental management plan.

II. The environmental pollution control proclamation (No. 300/2002): is another

applicable proclamation endorsed with the objectives to eliminate to the extent possible
or minimize pollution that will be generated from any social and economic development

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 activities. This proclamation as a legal tool has declared that no person shall pollute the
environment (land, water, and air) by violating the set of environmental standards. If this
happens against, an administrative or legal measures on a person who, in violation of the
law, will be taken by relevant agencies.

Relevance

The project during its operation or after may generate pollutants and cause environmental
pollution unless proper care will be put in place and considering this proclamation is exactly
relevant for this project to fully aware about the pollution legal frameworks and be accountable
to the problems emanated from the project.

Implementation Strategy:

 Early identify the sources & types of pollutants and properly manage.
 The project should avoid or minimize the factors that will cause pollution by employing
various correction measures.
III. Solid Waste Management proclamations (No. 513/2007): The main objective of this
proclamation is to enhance the benefits from solid waste at all levels and also enhance
capacities to prevent the possible adverse impacts through proper management and
creating beneficial assets from solid waste.

Relevance

This proclamation is relevant to the project since it provides the direction on how the solid waste
can be managed and properly disposed without affecting the environmental and social
components.

Implementation strategy: the project as much as possible should produce less solid waste and
properly manage through the three management mechanisms called Re-use, Recycle and
properly dispose.

IV. Pesticide registration and control proclamation no 674/2010 & Draft Pesticide
Handling and application guideline: these decrees have assured that agriculture is the
major sector in using various pesticides and is believed to be one of causing agent of
pesticide pollution. As a result the stated provisions of these legal frameworks are

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 prohibited importing highly hazardous, restricted or banned pesticides and seek safer and
permitted pesticide to be imported and applied. The handling and use of pesticides should
also be carried out in safe conditions and many articles are outlined in relation to
pesticide registration, handling and use.

Relevance

Referential description of this proclamation is appropriate to the proposed project as it provides

directions and lists of pesticides that are functional or banned, helps to aware about the proper
handling, utilization and disposal of the chemicals and containers and it directs the right away of
pesticide utilization and management to the project.

Implementation strategy:

 Properly refer the legislations and implement accordingly.

 As much as possible minimize the use of chemical pesticides.

Wildlife conservation and development proclamation (547/2007)

This proclamation declares several provisions on the wildlife management and utilization. Some
of the relevant articles are including the prohibition of illegal hunting and killing of wildlife,
trade in wildlife and their products; the ownership, sale, transfer, export or import of any
processed or unprocessed wildlife products.

Relevance

Since the project is located in one of the wildlife corridor areas of Dibate Wereda it is anticipated
to affect the wildlife by loss of corridors, loss of shelter and breeding habitats; hunting, bush fire
which may be caused by the project unless the project designs mechanisms to take care of.

Implementation strategy:

 Provide awareness training for the project labor on the wildlife management strategies.

 Set and implement internal rules and regulations on wildlife killing activities by labor

 Collaborate with government institutes to protect the wildlife and their habitats.

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 V. A proclamation for the development, conservation and utilization of forests (NO.
542/2007): this proclamation has declared that individuals or community associations
have the right to develop and use forest and forest products. It has also declared that the
protection of state natural forests by collaboration of the government with the public. It
also stated that local communities are responsible to protect forest resources from natural
and man-made disasters; forests shall be protected from forest fire, unauthorized
settlement, deforestation undertaking of exploration activities and other several
provisions about the protected forests.

Relevance

Since PARZEYIT marble development PLC is established in the mountain forest area, the forest
conservation, development and use proclamation is relevant for properly managing and use of
forest resources both on the farmland and the vicinity.

Implementation strategy

 Leave the required number of mother trees on the farmland and do not clear the riverine
forest resources (at least far away by 10 m from the bank).
 Collaborate with the government and the public to protect and conserve forest resources
that are left for conservation in the area.
 Provide awareness and trainings for the workers on the forest management issues and
land clearing systems.
VI. Labor Proclamation (No. 377/2003): This proclamation states about the safety and
health hazards of the project workers and obliges that the owner of the project is
responsible to supply workers with necessary protective materials to safeguard the health
and safety of workers. The right of labor are also declared in the constitutions.

Relevance

As the project workers are going to use and manipulate sharp cutters such as sickle, farm
machineries and, chemical sprays for crop management both physical and chemical health
hazards are predicted to occur and the owner must abide with this legislation to provide adequate
and relevant protective measures as early as possible.

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Implementation strategy

 Provide proper protective equipment’s, wages and other allowed benefits for project workers

 Allow workers to organize themselves in association and respect their right

 Provide relevant trainings

VII. Mining Operations Proclamation No. 678/2010

No any project/person shall be granted an exploration license, a retention license or a mining

license over an area: a) reserved for cemeteries and religious sites; b) containing archaeological
remains or national monuments; c) reserved for physical infrastructure; d) within areas reserved
for natural habitats or national parks; e) within 800 metres from the boundary of a village, city or
water reservoir or dam without the consent of the competent body; or f) reserved by any other
law of the country.

VIII.Benshangul Gumuz Rural Land Administration Proclamation (85/2010)

This proclamation consists of several provisions about the land administration, use and natural
resources utilization and management. The proclamation declared that investors who get rural
land by lease shall have the obligation to implement the obligations for natural resources use and
management stated in article 22. Some of the stated legal issues assumed to be relevant for the
project are:

 The restrictions of any person relying on land to cultivate land above the slope gradient of
45%.

 The right of private investors to acquire land, to use on, by rent from the government.

 Any land to be leased for investment shall be free from peasant holding
 Investors who insist rural land in lease shall submit investment certificate and other
documents along with environmental impact assessment document which is presented to the
Authority for approval.
 If the investors fail to meet the obligation according to the contract Concludes including
environmental impact assessment, it will be decided by the regulation to be issued following
this proclamation in which measures up to expropriating from the land shall be taken and
compensation has to make for the damage.

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 The several stated provisions under the obligations of land holders article are also highly
relevant to the project which shall give due emphasis to them and others.

Relevance

PARZEYIT marble development project is engaged in mineral exploration activities on rural

land and all the above stated articles and others of several provisions in the proclamation should
be taken in to consideration while it implements the planned activities.

Implementation strategy

The project during its project implementation should refer and implement in accordance with the
terms of provisions and agreements of land administration and environmental protection.

IX.Investment Proclamations 373/2003 & Investment Directives:

The investment proclamation is directing towards the realization of sustainable economic and
social development and encourages the role of private sector in accelerating the country’s
economy. In addition the investment Directives No. 13.2 and 13.4 (MoARD 2010) states that an
investor is required to: “ensure proper use of technologies in order to prevent soil erosion and
land slide in those areas that are marked by such conditions and to make properly and
responsible use of chemicals that may be necessary for cultivation”.

Relevance

Investment projects are required to carry out proper developments through properly protecting
and managing the natural resources and contribute to the sustainable development of the country
as a whole wale fare of the local community in particular.

Implementation Strategy

 Monitor the performance of the investor whether or not achieved the designed objectives

 Evaluate the project contribution for the national and local economic development

X.Ethiopian Water Resources Management Regulation (No. 115/2005): The regulation

states that a failure to keep water quality standards leads the project suspension in whole or in

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 part. It also prohibit clearing, cutting trees or vegetation and construction of residential
houses, with in the delimited banks of water bodies.

Relevance

As the project is located near seasonal springs the failure to properly utilize water bodies for
various project activities and affecting them by the release of pollutants without restriction will
bring the project to punitive action. Spraying and stirring of any traditional and industrial
poisonous substances and undertaking of activities that either potentially or actually harms the
water bodies are major impacts among all.

Implementation strategy:

 Give due consideration to proper water utilization

 Avoid direct waste releasing in to the water bodies.

XI. Benshangul Gumuz Region Land Administration and Use Regulation (44/2011):

The regulation in article 12 of no. 7 (C), 8, and article 13 of no.4 has vital declarations that
enforce the investment projects to implement according the stated provisions. This include the
obligations to submit EIA reports, various obligations of the land holder and the prohibition of
conducting development activities or trans- affecting the protected areas, historical and religious
sites and places delineated for public benefit.

XX.The Federal, 2003 and Benshangul Gumuz Regional state, 2014 EIA/EMP
guidelines: The EIA guideline consists of guiding principles of how the EIA/EMP study
reports are going to be prepared. It also states the distribution of responsibilities and issues
for sectoral EIA study in Ethiopia. The Federal guideline has also included the project
schedule as annex.

Relevance

The guideline is therefore very relevant to the project to produce a standard quality EIA/EMP
reports that help decision-making very fast and avoiding knowledge gaps. It is also very
supportive to identify the project categories as easily as possible.

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XXX.Benshangul Gumuz region Rural Land Administration Directive (No.018/06)

This directive is a detail description of the land administration regulation and declared several
issues about:

▪ Avoiding any conflict on boundary issues peacefully

▪ To implement the land use plans that will be approved by the region
▪ Lands that are not suitable for agriculture must be conserved for biophysical condition
and other relevant directives should be considered by the investor and implement
accordingly.

4.1. International agreements

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has ratified several international conventions and
protocols and the project is obliged to respect the issued agreements: including convention on
Biodiversity, convention on combating desertification, convention on climate change framework
and other many.

4.2. Institutional frameworks

There are various institutes arranged from the federal, regional up to the lower government
organs that are mandated to regulate and administer the environmental protection issues. To this
effect; several stakeholder institutes are mandated to regulate and monitor the implementation of
this environmental management plans. The project is the main responsible institution to
implement this management plan according to the laws and regulations of the country as well as
the region.

5. Environmental Baseline Conditions of the project Area

5.1. Population and Socioeconomic Activity

According to the Parzeyit Kebele Administration Office’s posts the population of the Kebele is
4500 and the households could reach up to 900. The population living in this area includes
Shinasha, Gumuz and Amhara ethnic groups which have their own traditional and cultural
values. Moreover, they have religious and traditional courts to resolve conflict; equally, the
working culture of both males and females is actually strong. It is this population assumed to be
directly/indirectly affected by the project. The local community followed the Christianity and

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few Islamic religions. The entire community living in this place lived for many generations in
this area.

Majority of the residents in the kebele uses traditional methods of farming (Oxen hoeing) and
some still practice hand hoeing, cultivation and only grows subsistent crops. Farm households in
the study area rear domestic animals alongside with crop production. Cattles are the most
important domestic animals preferred this is because cattle provide multiple purposes. In the
area gumuz community members practice artisanal marble exploration as the major income
generating activity.

The kebele is known to have One primary schools, one health post, one animal health center and
one all-weather road crossing the kebele.

5.2. Topography and drainage

Dibate Woreda and its surroundings, as a part of Western Ethiopian lowland exhibit the general
topography of the area which encompasses varied topography ranging from plainly lowland to
rocky mountainous terrains. The highest and the lowest elevations in this area are about 1450
meter (Aba buros Mountain) to the south and 522 meter (Abay valley) (BWBOA, 2010). At the
foot of these Rocky Mountains are plain areas locally dissected by streams that are only scarcely
active. There are two streams bordering the area to the east direction and it drains toward south
to join Mandan River which is the main tributary of Abay River.

5.3. Vegetation and climate

The PARZEYIT Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration project area lies in a tropical
climate, classified as hot and arid region. The mean annual temperature and rainfall of the area is
29°c and 1000-1400 mm respectively. January to April is the warmest months while July to
August is the coldest months of the area.

Of these vegetation types, the two that occur in the project area (Parzeyit Kebele) are: the
Combretum_Terminalia woodland and the riparian/riverine and stream vegetation. Combretum-
Terminalia, broad-leaved, deciduous woodland and savanna: This vegetation type is
characterized by small to moderately sized trees with fairly large deciduous leaves. According to
random sampling from ten plots of 24x24 meter species of Terminalia laxiflora, Combretum

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colinum, Cordia Africana, Lannea welweschii, Syzigium guniens, Anogeissus leiocarpus,
Breonalia salicina, Croton macrostachyus, Dalbergia melanoxylon, Embelia schimperi, Ficus
sur, Ficus sycomorus, Oxytenthera abyssinica, Pilistigima thonningii, Sarcocephalus latifolius,
Trichilia dergeana, Vitex doniana, Etntada africana, and Stereospermum kunthianum and
different shrubs (Mytenus senegalensis, Lepisanthes senegalensis and Senna spp) were
frequently recorded. The solid stemmed lowland bamboo (Oxytenanthera abyssinica) is rarely
prominent on the escarpment of outcrop rocky mountains. The ground cover is a tall stratum of
perennial grasses, including species of Cymbopogon, Hyparrhenia, Echinochloa, Sorghum and
Pennisetum.

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 Figure 2: Biophysical feature of the project site

According to the information from the community the area was previously a home to wide range
of wild animals like Roan, Antelope, Hyena, Columbus monkey, Patas monkey, Ape, Reed buck,
Python, Lion, Pig, Warthog, Porcupine and a variety of birds and reptiles. However, because of
aggressive hunting practice and frequent fire the existence of these wild animals is impractical.

5.4. Land Use

Parzeyit Kebele is known to have dense settlements and villages of the area are gathered as a
village during derg regime. Currently most parts of the area are being used for cultivation by the
local people. The life subsistence of the people depends on irrigated and rain feed agriculture,
cattle rising, honey bee, artisanal marble exploration and to some extent hunting. The main crops
they cultivate in the area include: Teff, sorghum, maize, groundnuts, oilseed and various fruits
including mango, papaya and lemon etc. Although it varies from time to time, malaria infestation
period is prevalent during the rainy seasons.

The Land uses of the area include agricultural farms, community forests, grazing areas (public)
cultural grave yard and mountain valleys. To this effect the proposed project area is commonly
falls under both communal area and privately owned farm land. Since there is no cadaster
registration in the area it was difficult to exactly locate the boundary of the nearby areas.
However, according to the consulted local communities and personal examination of the area the
proposed project site is bounded by valleys to the north, east, west and one river to south.
Moreover, the area is confined to marble exploitation area which is previously transferred to
other investors by leasing.

5.5. Geology of the Region

The investigation area is located in western Ethiopia, around 450 km North ward of the city of
Metekel. The regional geologic setting indicate that the area is lying on the western Ethiopia
green stone belts which accounts for old rocks of the Precambrian age which is similar to
Arabian Nubian shield (ANS) and the Mozambique belt. The Precambrian of western Ethiopia

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consists of high-grade gneiss rock associated with law grade volcano–sedimentary and
associated Sin-to Post-tectonic Plutons. Tertiary volcanic rocks overlie the crystalline basement
rocks.

Law grade metamorphic rocks and high-grade metamorphic rocks are separated by shear zones.
The project area is situated in southwestern part of the country. Marbles, dolomites, Gneiss,
Green Schist and intrusive rocks such as Granites, Granitites and varieties of Gabbro
characterizes the regional geology of the project area

The first systematic study of marble deposit in Western Ethiopia is in Dalatti locality carried out
by L. Gumarov and TesfayeBahita in (1970) and Kazmin V, (1972 ) for the objective of
quarry development The authors made reconnaissance marble survey around Dalatti area and
the lower Dabus river valley. The report explains the existence of extensive deposits of marble
with high quality in the region.

According to L. Gumarov and TesfayeBahita (1979), the geological setting of marble body,
which is the part of the proposed license project area and surrounding lies within a major NS
trending Daleti-SirbaAbay belts of Metavolcano-plutonic rocks. This belt consists of thick
amphibolites schist or diorite rocks in tectonic contact with variable marble types. The marble is
the locality is predominantly white with minor dark, dark grey, rose, green and blue marble type
(similar to Dalatti-SirbaAbay marble type) with minor variations. The Amphibolites and
associated metavolcanics and the marble unit extend from the Dalatti Town to the south and
north. Around Oda and Bedekorro area (west of the project area), the marble also extend from
south and north with regional foliation striking NS to NNW-SSW trend. Northwards, the marble
is intruded by thick diorite and granitic rocks (meta-diorite-granite) assemblage which forms a
hill.

Regional geological map at the scale of 1:250,000, geochemical and mineral surveys were
conducted by Dawit Birhanu and Mengesha Tefera (1988). The target commodity is well
exposed in the meta-intrusive plutonic rocks assemblage in central zones bounded by the
greenstones and grouped within the Birbir group. This unit is well exposed around the Dalatti,
Oda Godore, Bedekorro, Bendikore, SirbaAbay, etc., and in Bulen and Debate (Benishangul
GumuzRegion ) within the Abay (Blue Nile) Basin.

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The authors made reconnaissance exploration around Dalatti area and the lower Dabus river
valley reporting the existence of extensive deposits of marble with high quality that can be
somewhat compared to that of Carrara Marble of Italy.

Consequentially the promoter has selected Boka Locality for Marble development mainly based
on L. Gumarov and Tesfaye Bahita (1979), and to less extent used some data from Dawit
Birhanu and MengeshaTefera (1988).To the west of Bendikoro, the Marble body changes
gradationally to meta-sediments of marginal basin that imply end of marble body.

The current active development works around Dalati , Boka, Koncho, etc. localities showed
promisssinmg marble resource both in color, texture, and technological qualities, though these
companies data are confidential to accessible and incorporate here as references.

On differentiating shear zones (deformed small ridges, etc )and normal beds of the marble in the
surrounding marble quarries imply the suitable quarry site selection as to be away from the
deformed ridges’ strikes.

5.6. Geology of Dibate Area

The local geology of the present license area is hill forming consists of medium grade meta
sedimentary succession of Precambrian upper complex which occurs as strike parallel lenses
intercalated with amphibolite, quartzite and schist. The Meta sedimentary rocks are intruded by
granitic, mafic and ultra-mafic intrusion, which cover a large part of the area (Geological Survey
of Norway, 2001).

Marble: The marble block is exposed along hills and creek and streambed. There are white
marble, gray marble with different shades of gray, pink and multi colored marble. The grain size
range from coarse grained, medium grained to fine grained. The coarse gained are found in very
limited amount the fine and medium grained are dominant (Geological Survey of Norway,
2001).

Amphibolite schist: This unit covers most part of the PARZEYIT Marble exploration area. It is
foliated, white and bluish colored, traversed by different quartz veins and vein lets. The
amphibolite schist is mostly exposed in the lower topography (Geological Survey of Norway,
2001).

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River bed deposits can be classified many types according to the energy of the river and
depositional basin depth and width. Coarse (boulders, cobbles, pebbles sized) rock fragments
bearing soils are mostly found at high energy area where as the fine-grained found in the flat
laying plains and where the rivers meandering big curves.

The first deposits in the area consist of cobble-pebble size while the later gravel to silt size. The
silty clay soil and humic soil cover large portion of the low lands the licensed area

5.7. Water Sources

Surface Water: Although the Region is rich in surface water, studies indicate that ground water
potential is low or insufficient. The Madan River is the main rivers crossing the project area
(Parzeyit) and there are also springs having a potential for drinking and irrigation works. Potable
drinking water supply in the kebele is minimal.
Ground Water: Groundwater of the region including Dibate area is almost exclusively confined
to consolidated rocks whose retention capacity is low. These structures do not filter very well
and the water quality can be affected by pollution. This, plus other critical geophysical factors,
limit the potential storage and recharge capacity of the aquifers. Groundwater sources are
suspected of becoming depleted and recharge rates seem to be declining possibly due to
deforestation in the Region.
6. Environmental and Social Impacts Identification and Mitigation Measures

Environmental management actions that address common risks for the given exploration
activities have been identified. Several management actions address more than one risk. For
example, actions related to vehicle hygiene will address the risk of weeds, dieback fungus and
fire. The corresponding environmental management actions for each of the common risks are
outlined in Table 3 at the end of this section.

6.6. Site Access and Navigation

Access road routing and movement of people and equipment around the exploration site is a
component of most exploration activities. This activity may impose clearing of vegetation and
excavation of soil. In some areas, clearing of vegetation will not be required as access and

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visibility will enable safe transit without clearing otherwise sound management option should be
there.

Mitigation measures

 The average width allowed for in most access track planning should be within
approximately 4m periphery.

 Use less dense rout, so as to minimize clearing of large trees

 No other routes will be used by vehicles or personnel for the purpose of gaining extra
access to the site.

 If possible use simple site navigation drones so as to access the site without clearing
vegetation

6.7. Soil and Marble outcrop sampling

The sampling process will involve cutting out bulk samples from in situ marble outcrops and
therefore disturbing the landform and the soil cover in the immediate surroundings of the
exploration site. This undertaking will have a visual impact and has the potential of disturbing
the structural integrity and biological productivity of topsoil. This activity will also enable the
exploring experts and labors to have a chance of touching habitat specific and unique species of
fauna and flora that may leads to killing and extinction.

Mitigation measures

 No poaching and collection of plant and plant products must be established and enforced.
 Remove (e.g. capture) unique fauna and sensitive fauna before commencing with the
development activities and relocate to a less sensitive/disturbed site if possible.
 Where it is clear that certain large species will be destroyed consideration should be
given to offering to rescue the individuals involved and relocate them to nearby nature
reserves

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  Prevent and discourage fires – especially during the exploration phase(s) – as this could
easily cause runaway field fires and could affect the local fauna, and could also cause
further problems (e.g. loss of grazing & domestic stock mortalities, etc.) for the
neighboring farmers.
 The topsoil from 0 to 30cm to be removed and stockpile and to be used during the
rehabilitation process.
 The topsoil in the immediate vicinity of the sampling site should be removed and stored
for re-cultivation during decommissioning.
 It is recommended that topsoil to be removed down to the subsoil, where it is
significantly thicker than 0.5m, as topsoil is always a scarce resource, and even if this
lower material does not contain seed and is poorer in soil organisms, it has been found to
be useful in reclamation.
 Where topsoil is less than 150mm thick the unconsolidated material beneath should also
be removed and treated as topsoil.

6.8. Auger Drilling

An auger drill hole sampling pads are approximately 5m wide by 8m long. And can create a
sucking hole otherwise refilled until the mining begins. Most environmental risks introduced
during auger drilling include:

 Sound and dust emission;

 Hydrocarbon (oil & fuel type wastes) contamination of soil or water;

 Drill hole harvesting of fauna;

Mitigation measures

 Limit the sound level (dB) to the Ethiopian Standard. i.e. Industrial area (day 75dB,
night 70dB );
 Refill the drilled rock holes after sampling
 Waste disposal sites should be established on-site were food item wastes, oil and fuel
type wastes, paper, plastic and wire wastes should be kept during exploration

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6.9. Establishment of Camps and Temporary Campsites
Camping is a temporary mission specific settlement area tied with human activities at the
exploration site and will to some extent produce liter, particularly small items that people throw
away on the ground. Solid and liquid waste management is a challenge during the exploration of
projects of this nature. Therefore, proper handling and management of the waste are critical for
the protection of the environment and surrounding communities. Not all exploration campaigns
require campsites. When a campsite is required it is located and organized in order to concentrate
the various additional impacts in a well-defined area that can be easily rehabilitated. Campsites
will generally introduce additional risks associated with the storage of fuels and introduction of
new species and direct clearing of vegetation. Moreover the establishments of new camp often
have the potential to cause impact far beyond the direct impact of the track itself. Should the site
not adequately monitored it can encourage third party access to an area that was previously
difficult to reach. Increased traffic, particularly resource access by people unaware or uncaring of
their potential impact, can cause significant damage to an area. The following are the mitigation
measures to be taken to minimize the impact of solid waste during the exploration and operation
of the project

Mitigation measures

 Waste disposal sites should be established on-site were paper, plastic and wire should be
kept during exploration and operation period.
 Contain spillage and remove the contaminated soil for storage into bags.
 Accessibility to spill prevention and response equipment, such equipment should be
visible and accessible to all employees at any given time.
 Parzeyit marble development PLC should identify the best location for a temporary
campsite.
 Clear all the materials imported so that the introduction of new species will be
detained/prevented.
 The site should be at tolerable distance from sensitive wetlands, endemic species, faunal
breeding site/home etc
 The labor under exploration should be register and known by the nearby local
government

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  All the participating human power should be pre-oriented about what to do and not.
 Use fire only with in the confined campsite otherwise report to the nearby responsible
body

7. Environmental and Social Impacts Management Plan

In order to mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts arising from the
project under exploration, and to factor into this, the environmental and social impact
management into all level of this project entirely, an Environmental and Social Impact
Management Plan (ESIMP) has been developed here under. The ESIMP provides a
structure for monitoring the mitigation of negative environmental impacts. While specifying
mitigation measures for negative environmental impacts, the ESIMP assign responsibilities,
gives cost estimates for mitigation options and as well as points out monitoring indicators. The
ESIMP also specifies time frames within which mitigation measures are to be monitored. The
ESIMP will be used to as checklist in future Environmental Audits. It is imperative that this
project report is made available to the relevant project team members and stakeholders. It’s of
great relevance to observe that various measures have been incorporated by the project
proponent during designing and construction levels of the project span. The ESIMP here under
contains those mitigation measures for project impacts at construction, operation and
decommissioning phases of Parzeyit Marble Development (AAMD) PLC Exploration project
which is going to be implemented in Parzeyit kebele, Dibatie Woreda, Metekel Zone of BGRS.

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 Table 2: Environmental and Social Impact Management Plan Framework
ISSUE ANTICIPATED PROPOSED MITIGATION RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME MONITORIN BUDGE
IMPACT BODY G MEANS T

Use of Fuel,  Water bodies  All chemicals, fuels and oils shall Regional, Zonal or During Inspection 60000
Oil and pollution be appropriately stored with self- Woreda level exploration
drilling  Soil pollution bounded and double skinned regulatory body months (2-6
additives or  Fauna death containers used where practicable. (EFRPCCA) and months)
exploration  Remove the contaminated soil for Proponent,
storage into bags.
 Any drilling additives used shall
be non-toxic and biodegradable
 All vehicles, earthmoving and
drilling equipment shall be
inspected to check that they do not
leak oil, fuel or other fluids, before
entering the site.
 On completion of exploration
activities, all chemicals and
hydrocarbons must be
appropriately removed from site

Introductio  Degradation of native  There shall be no movement of Regional, Zonal or During Inspection 30000
n of new species soil or vegetation into, into the Woreda level exploration
species  Reduction of exploration areas, regulatory body months (2-6
(weeds or production  Prior to entering the exploration (EFRPCCA) and months)
Dieback  Spread of new area, all vehicles shall be Proponent,
fungus) diseases assembled at a designated site for
with inspection and removal of soil and
exploration plant material.
equipment  Ascertain if any regional disease

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and or weed control campaign is
working current and follow directives from
labour the regulators

Use of fire  Increased GHG  Fire extinguishers should be Regional, Zonal or During Inspection 30,000
for any emission strategically placed for ease and Woreda level exploration
exploration  Damages property of quick accessibility regulatory body months (2-6
& private the community and  Installation of alarms, with (EFRPCCA) and months)
related the proponent and switches at accessible locations for Proponent,
activities may case project’s activation in case of fire
bankruptcy emergencies
 Hamper forest  Orient the employees about the
regeneration and proper handling of fire before any
biodiversity loss work begins
 Harm people &  Emergency contact should be set
property clearly

Operational  Physical injuries while  Construction workers , visitors Proponent, During Routine 50,00
damages working with and everyone on site shall wear Contractors, exploration (For
machineries PPE`s Workers & months (2-6 inspection training,
 Inaccessibility of  Instruct the workers on safety and EFRPCCA months) post
health facility Have a well-stocked /equipped printing
 Fire hazards, Malaria first aid box on site & PPE
and other disease  Close supervision of work health purchase)
 Decline the natural issues before the work begins
ecosystem services every morning
(reduced edible  Safety slogans should be
plants, scarce forest strategically posted as a reminder
resources, water, to employees
rock honey, etc  Provide health education to the

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  Conflict due to land work force and community mainly
resource scarcity focusing on the HIV transmission
and cultural and prevention; and provide free
invasions counseling on HIV/AIDS and
 HIV/ AIDS spreading distribute condoms & leaflets to
 Gender impacts (e.g susceptible group
rape)

Camp and  Enhanced flooding  The route and camp site shall be Proponent, During Routine 20,00
(For
road  Induced soil erosion selected that a minimum number Contractors, exploration
inspection camp site
constructio  Reduces species of bushes or trees are felled Workers & months (2-6 lay out &
water
n abundance and  Watercourses and steep gradients EFRPCCA months) Routine source
species diversity shall be avoided as far as is leveling)
At the end of inspection
practicable. 60,00
 Decline in ecosystem exploration
 Adequate drainage and erosion (For
service & impacts on Seedlings
protection in the form of cut-off raising &
socio-economy
berms or trenches shall be plantatio
 Affect the volume of n)
provided where necessary
ground and surface
 No exploration personal shall
water & hydrology
intentionally trap or harm fauna.
 No pets shall be brought into the
field
 Domestic waste shall be managed
in such a way as to avoid
attracting fauna.

Sampling  Disturbing the  The topsoil from 0 to 30cm to be Proponent, During sampling Inspection 50,000

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process landform and the removed and stockpile and to be Contractors, period based on
soil cover used during the rehabilitation Workers & sampling
 Damage unique and process. EFRPCCA calendar
habitat specific  The topsoil in the immediate
fauna and/or flora vicinity of the sampling site
should be removed and stored for
re-cultivation during
decommissioning.
 Marble outcrop sampling should
go with the ecologist that identify
and move a species of special
importance

Total 300,000

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7.6. Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environmental monitoring of the Parzeyit Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration
project is very essential part of the ESIMP. It helps to follow up the implementation of the
proposed mitigation measures and evaluate effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.
Such monitoring has to be carried out by environmental inspector who is assigned by the
proponent on day to day basis and by the Environment, Forest Resources Protection and
Climate Change Authority once quarterly or in year basis. The responsibility of the
environmentalist should be to ensure the implementation of all the proposed mitigation
measures, their effectiveness and identifying unforeseen impacts and recommending remedial
measures and gaps to be filled or amended. He/she should prepare and submit progress reports
on the overall performance of the project environment. In order to facilitate effective
monitoring, it is essential to identify feasible environmental indicators. To this end indicators
for environmental monitoring in each phases of the project are identified and its monitoring
mechanism designed. The summary of environmental monitoring plan is given in table below.

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 Table 3: Environmental Monitoring Plan
PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES PARAMETERS TO BE MEASUREMENTS FREQUEN INSTITUTIONAL ESTIMAT
MONITORED CY RESPONSIBILITY ED COSTS

 All chemicals, fuels and oils shall be appropriately  Fuels and oils  Soil sample test to its At the end of Project owner , BoA, 40,000
stored with self-bounded and double skinned soaked into the soil; standards exploration BoW & EFRPCCA
 Additive chemicals  Water sample test to
containers used where practicable. substance, overflow, its standards
 Remove the contaminated soil for storage into bags. leak or drip on the
 Any drilling additives used shall be non-toxic and field
biodegradable  Inspect for the
existence of
 All vehicles, earthmoving and drilling equipment
containers, bins,
shall be inspected to check that they do not leak oil, drums or bags
fuel or other fluids, before entering the site.
 On completion of exploration activities, all chemicals
and hydrocarbons must be appropriately removed
from site
 Spill kits shall be available for hydrocarbon and
chemical spillages. They shall be regularly checked
and maintained.
 On completion of exploration activities, all chemicals
and hydrocarbons (including their containers) must be
removed from site for disposal at an approved waste
disposal facility.

 There shall be no movement of soil or vegetation  Asses the vegetation  New weed/species In mean time Project owner , BoA, 25000
into, into the exploration areas, of the area and look introduced in to the during and BoW & EFRPCCA
for the introduction area after
 Prior to entering the exploration area, all vehicles of new species  Occurrence of new exploration
shall be assembled at a designated site for inspection  Monitor for the disease and
and removal of soil and plant material. introduction of new compliance from the
 Ascertain if any regional disease or weed control disease community
campaign is current and follow directives from the

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 regulators

 Equip workers with standard safety features  The availability &  Field check/Inspection At the end The project owner, 20,000
 Inform neighbors of any abnormal sound and Use practice of works for working condition of EFRPCCA, BoM,
and time (YAME) exploration BoWREM
response measures for PPEs
 Take the decibel activity
 Compliance with occupational safety regulation  Visible safety rules meter reading (i.e.
 No discretionary use of noisy machineries limit the noise
 No construction work at nigh (it is a breading and level (dB to the
feeding time to wildlife) Ethiopian
Standard. i.e.
Industrial area
(day 75dB)

 Fire extinguishing equipment to be in place  fire extinguisher boxes  Count the number of At the end of 35,000
planted fire extinguisher boxes exploration The project owner, for
 These fire extinguishers should be strategically placed  Established Fire Brigade  Availability of contact activity purchase
EFRPCCA, BoH, MRDA
for ease and quick accessibility with all wearing posts of fire
facilities  Document check extinguis
 Installation of alarms, with switches at accessible  Emergency contacts her
posted
locations for activation in case of fire emergencies
 Posting fire response manual where they are easily
readable by everyone in the building
 Availability of emergency contact
 Provision of PPE`s which must be worn  Energy consumption  Take thermograph  At the end  The project owner, 25,000
 Suppression of stockpile by spraying water standard by using reading of the gold of EFRPCCA, BoM,
 Use energy efficient machines & Vehicles Thermometer washing machine and exploratio BoWREM
 Regularly Checking the energy consumption with a  Check for solar panels other excavating & n activity
planted as alternative loading machines
thermograph
energy source used
 Use zero emission energy sources as an alternative  Evaluate the employees  Count the number
(Solar plant) sanitation/wearing (cubic meter) of solar
status panels used

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 Provide facilities of proper handling of waste on site  Check for waste  Check for the  At the end  Proponent, 15,000
 Use degradable local materials for luggage & standards of materials of Regulatory body
disposal site used (None POP exploratio
material handling (EFRPCCA)
 Use easily perishable luggage) n activity
 Perishable materials should be purchased only when  Check for waste
needed camping materials handling pits
 Reuse bulk sample soil for back filling (local)
 Reuse demolished construction materials for other
project activities
 Carefully budget for construction

 Construction workers , visitors and everyone on site  Evaluating the quality  Check for PPE  At the end The project is 20,000
shall wear PPE`s of
standards under which  The available safety exploratio responsible to carry
 Reduce employees` exposure to dust n activity out all the checks and
the PLC is operating instruction posted on
and noise at the workplace
 Instruct the workers on safety and Have a well-  Safety instructions site can request support
stocked /equipped first aid posted  Number of latrines from government
box on site
 Separately built latrine built institutes: EFRPCCA,
 Construction of pit latrine for workers
 health issues before the work begins for both male and  Training documents & MRDA
every morning female workers  Number of nets
 Construction of warning signs shall be in place to warn
 HIV and other STDs’ delivered to work
public to avoid construction site
 Safety slogans should be strategically posted as a training documents & forces
reminder to employees procedures and emergency plans
procedures  Mosquito nets
 Adherence to standard operational Provide on health
education to the work force and community mainly
focusing on the HIV transmission and prevention; and
provide free counseling on HIV/AIDS and distribute
condoms & leaflets to susceptible group
 Do not induce malaria out break by creating temporary

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 & permanent water holding areas which favor mosquito
breeding, and use mosquito nets and insect repellents in
times of malaria out break and provide a clinic or
medical facilities at the permanent camp site
 Maintain the riverine woodland, and Prohibit clearing  Buffer zone  Measure the distance  At the end Proponent, 20000 for
of vegetation cover at least from 100-150 m buffer zone of
maintained b/n operation area and exploratio EFRPCCA inspection
centered on river channel on both sides of the river in n activity
 The number of trees mouth of the river(as
gold washing area
 Avoid expansion of mining area wherever there is left over (70 trees per stated on the EIA
significant amount of natural vegetation hectares) guideline, 100-150m)
 Avoid dumping of solid and liquid wastes from the
 Check for any waste  Count the number of
construction camps and spoils from construction sites
into the rivers disposal area trees that fall within
 Avoid washing construction equipment in to streams  The knowledge status the operating area
and rivers
of workers about  Take an interview
 Do not dispose chemicals, fuel and lubricants into the
river buffer zone about the buffer zone
 Avoid locating camp, bulk samplings sites and road  The mining area  Check the area
routs in densely vegetated areas measurement compliance with the
 Conduct enrichment tree plantation in the buffer zone
and project boundaries (70-100 trees per hectares) lease area (i.e 6
 Aware the mining work force to not cut tree for any hectares including
purpose without prior approval of local forestry Task camp area)
Force

TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & AUDITING COST 2955,000

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7.7. Cost Estimates and Financial Sources
7.7.1. Cost estimates

The total cost estimated for implementing the Environmental Management and
Monitoring Plan throughout the project exploration lifetime is about 625,000 Birr. The
average environmental management & monitoring cost for one development cycle (ie a
one month exploration plan) is about 104,000. Therefore, the average daily cost could
reach to about 3472 Birr. The monthly environmental cost calculated can be increased or
decreased depending on the work volume of the specific day.

7.7.2. Finance source and responsibility

The project proponent is responsible to cover the entire coast calculated in this EMP report.

7.7.3. Procurement Plans

Procurement plan will be developed separately and implement in accordance with the plan. The plan
will also be submitted to the responsible institutes for awareness and cooperation. The detail lists of
activities and equipment required for mitigating environmental problems are the following with the
corresponding costs:

Table 4: Procurement plans for environmental management measures

No Description of activities Required Equipment’s Cost
1 Sound & dust mufflers Equipment purchase (4 pieces) 65,000

2 Machines disinfecting (Weed & Fungus) 60 litters of hydrocarbons 22100

hydrocarbons

3 Temperature check Instrument One Thermograph 13000

4 Temporary camp with VP Latrine Labor coast, 80,000

construction: Two toilets for with 4 manufactured
compartments each will be constructed. construction materials
The size of pit chamber is estimated to

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 be 10m X 3m X 5m (LXDXW) =

150 m3. For males and females will

be divided by compartments.

5 Alternative energy sources 4 large sized or about 10 small 120,000

sized solar panels will be purchased

6 Seedlings Raising & Plantation Two sensitive balance 120,000

7 Fire extinguisher Occupational & safety materials 60,000
8 Construction of safety waste bines construction materials and labor 35,000
costs

9 Produce potable water At least one hand dug well will 60,000
be
Excavated

10 Mosquito net Fifty 6000

11 Decibel Meter One Decibel Meter for measuring 15000

the level of sound emanating from
baking machine

Total purchasing budget 596,100

Table 5: Budget Plans for Training Activities

No Training components Project workers
Budget

1 First aid treatment, and personal hygiene  7,000

2 Material Management and Machine operation training  7,000

3 Occupational safety precaution training  15,000

4 Land clearing techniques  7,000
5 Cultural values & conflict resolution  7,000
6 Natural resources handling & use management  12,000
7 Sanitation and waste management  12,000

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 8 STD’s education/training  20,000

Total 87,000

8. Reporting and Scheduling

8.6. General schedule

Scheduling of every activity in a series of time is one of the fundamentals of the project
to help those external bodies to schedule their corresponding monitoring and auditing
plan accordingly. As a result Parzeyit Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration has
scheduled a 6 month exploration plan to implement mitigation measures, carry out
monitoring activities, strengthen and capacitate institutions. Therefore, the stakeholders
eligible to involve in any of the planned activities shall consider this monthly schedule.
Table 6: General schedule of project exploration

Months (Aug-Dece)

Activity

De
Oc
Au

/20

Ju
na
20
23

20
23
No
20
23
est

c/

r/
gu

22

20
23

20
23
Se

t/
p/

v/
3

Mitigation
measures
Monitoring
Institution
strengthenin
g

Training

EMP review
&
submission
Reporting
the
monitoring
results

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Reporting of all incidents shall be made to the regulatory agencies and supervisory bodies as
they occur. The findings of each environmental audit shall also be submitted to BGRS
Environment Forest Resources Protection and Climate Change Authority. Environmental Audits
are tools used by management to systematically and periodically evaluate the performance of
environmental management systems (ESMP), procedures and equipment. Environmental audits
are required by the PLC as environmental monitoring tools to ensure that project operation is
carried out according to the regulatory requirements and standards. All the project facilities shall
be regularly audited once operation commences. This audit shall check the prediction of the
environmental and Social Assessment report and assess the general Environmental impact
assessment report of October 2023 AAM PLC exploration Performance to ensure that
environmental standards are maintained and AME project policies and environmental
management guidelines are Strictly maintained. Each environmental audit shall be geared
towards achieving the Following:

 Examine compliance with regulatory requirements,

 Identify current and potential environmental problems,

 Examine the line management systems, plant operations, monitoring practices and
data, procedures and plans,

 Check the predictions of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and ensure
that its Recommendations are being implemented,

 Recommend areas of improvement in operations management.

9. Documentation and Record Keeping

The project throughout the lifecycle will have a number of environmental issues and documents.
Therefore, it is mandatory to establish a document handling system and avail the required
information and data to institutes and other organs that are eligible to request. The
environmentally related documents including training records, site inspection reports, monitoring
reports, auditing reports, development plans, and complaints received must be recorded in a
protocol system and document properly in the head quarter office. The project shall keep
documents both in soft and hard copy systems or may choose at least one of them. The proponent

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is also required to deliver such documentations whenever asked during auditing, monitoring, and
other evaluation procedures.

10. Project Feedbacks and Adjustments

The monitoring and auditing results would commonly be sent to primarily the project as

feedback with major identified problems and possible recommendations to adjust any problems

identified during the course of monitoring. In addition, unforeseen impacts from the project

might also be observed by the project itself ahead of monitoring and auditing schedules. During

the time that problems are identified in any cases, the project is responsible to quickly adjust

mechanisms to minimize or eliminate them. The project should recognize that it is legally

accountable for any environmental damage caused due to the project activities and is responsible

to early monitor and correct every problem emanated from it.

In some cases uncertain problems which may not be averted by the project may happen and this

time the project is responsible to formally introduce to EFRPCCA and find solutions with

integration. In fact EFRPCCA is responsible to support the project by studying and professional

advice, otherwise other activities and coasts to be incurred are the responsibilities of the project.

Some problems like forest destruction, soil degradation, water lose, overexploitation, water and

soil pollution and safety hazard may be causing death risks to the employees/community. In the

cases of this type of problem would occur, the project is also responsible to quickly inform the

affected parties and find mechanisms to minimize the risks.

11. Responding to the Noncompliance

This Environmental Management Plan is the reflection of the objective realities of the project

area and its surroundings. The situations mentioned about the biophysical and socio- economic

aspects of the project area are the basis for the consideration if any adverse impact is going to

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happen and how to prevent or mitigate it during the development process. The Environmental

Management Plan takes into account all these considerations. The proper implementation of this

Environmental Management Plan under the monitoring of the Competent Authority and other

relevant stakeholders will achieve its business objective, sustainable environmental management,

and contribute to the food insecurity reduction endeavor of the region. Hence its implementation

will comply with the legal and policy requirements of the Competent Authority and the

proponent is well aware of this and responsible for any violation of the rules and regulations in

the environment sector and other areas.

12. Conclusions and Recommendations

The proposed marble exploration project has been assessed with an objective to determine the
possible socio- economic and environmental positive and negative impacts it is likely to
have on environment and to determine appropriate mitigation measures. The proposed
Parzeyit Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration project will have minimum potential
source of negative environmental and social impact as outlined in the ESIMP. However can be
mitigated. As a result it falls under schedule II and it is a no alternative project. The proponent
of the proposed project shall be committed to putting in place several measures to mitigate
the negative environmental, occupational safety, health and social impacts associated with the
life time of the project. It is recommended that in addition to this commitment, the proponent
shall focus on implementing the measures outlined in the ESIMP as well as adhering to all
relevant regional, national and international environmental, health and safety standards, policies
and regulations that govern the establishment and operation of such projects. Given the foregoing
considerations ranging from socio-economic, environmental as well as policy considerations,
it’s expected that the project will go a long way in ensuring better and quality service
delivery to the communities of Parzeyit Kebele in particular and to the region in general in an
environmental friendly manner and it is our considerable opinion that the Parzeyit Marble
Development (AMD) PLC Exploration project is a timely venture. This ESIMP study report is
therefore hereby submitted for scrutiny and possible approval to facilitate the inception of the
project.

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13. The Consultant
GREENWISH Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Consultancy Service PLC is an
independent consultant legally certified from the FDRE Commission of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change in 2020, to perform the assessments and studies on environmental and social
issues. Due to this fact, Parzeyit Marble Development (AMD) PLC Exploration PLC which is
the project proponent deal with the consulting PLC and hired to carry out this environmental and
social management plan for its envisaged marble exploration project. The consultant is
organizing a task team having members of different specializations and working experiences
including Environmentalist, Economist, Environmental Health expert, water resource
management and utilization expert, biodiversity and ecosystem specialist as well as Sociologist
as indicated below.
Table 7: List of Consultant Work Team

No. Name Specialization Area Educational Qualification

1 Mr. Asmamaw Taye
2 Mr. Dereje Mosissa
3 Mr. Dereje Shiferaw
4 Mr. Asfaw Mekonnen
5 Mr. Alem Tadele
6 Mr. Ferede Ayana
7 Netsanet Tilawn
Greenhouse Gas Emission
Analyst Expert
Biodiversity & Ecosystem
Analyst Expert
Water Resource Use Expert
Economic Analyst Expert
Social Affairs Analyst
Expert
Environmental Health Expert
Env’tal Pollution Expert
MSc. Chemistry
MSc. In Botanical Science
BSc. In civil engineering
BA. In Agricultural Economics
MA. In Sociology
MSc in Env’tal Health
MSc. Chemistry

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Figure 1: Organizational structure of the consultants
ANNEX
PART ONE: Information about the project area
A. General Information
1. Zone _________Wereda_________ Kebele_________
B. Environmental data
i. Climatic data
a. Rainfall amount____mm
b. Major rainfall months__________________________________
c. Mean annual Temp: highest______Oc, Lowest_____Oc
ii. Water
a. Water availability in the area________
b. The water body type_______
c. distance from the project site_____
d. water sources for the Public Use: _____________________________
e. Sources of water for the project ___________________
f. Plan to have own source____________
iii. Air Quality
a. The existing air quality of the project area: less ____averagely __ highly affected ___
b. Causes for air pollution at present _________________________________
iv. Soil types
a.The soil type of the project area: ______________
b. Susceptibility to erosion: __________________
c.Water lodging nature of the soil: __________________________
d. Suitability for agriculture ____________________________
C. Topography of the project and the surroundings
a. Land feature of the project site & its vicinity: _________
b. Estimated Average slope gradient:_______________________%
c. The susceptibility of topography of the project area to land degradation & seismicity
____
d. Is there any mountain in the project vicinity____________________________
D. Land holding and Use right
a. Land use activities was carried out on the land before proposed to the project ______
b. Services the land provide to the people__________________
c. The efficiency of productivity___________________________________
d. Owner of the land______________________________
e. Willingness to transfer the land to the project__________________
f. Presence of privet land holders in the proposed site, ________________________
g. Land to be affected by the project in the surrounding: _______________

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E. Biological Resources
Flora
i. Species found on the project land:
No Local/common name Scientific name family
ii. 1
2
3
Species abundance & diversity:___________________________________________
iii. Species declined uniquely due to overuse______________________________________
iv. The rate of forest cover in the project area: __________________________________
v. Is there any protected forest in the area: ______,if yes for what purpose _____________
vi. What is the project experience and plan on conservation & greening:________________
vii. What are the impacts of the project on vegetation of the project area _______________
Wild fauna
a. Type of wild animals found in this area
No Local name of wild animal Scientific name
1
2
3
4

b. Which wild animals are abundantly found in the area__________________________

c. What looks like the practices of community hunting on wild life___________________
d. What problems the wild animals create on project activity: _____________________
e. What is the impacts of the project on wildlife _________________________________
F. Socio-Economic data
i. Social cases
d. The tribes living in the project area_______________________________________
e. What is the faith (Religion) of the tribe____________________________________
f. infrastructures found in the project area: School___Health Center____ Transport ___
ii. Economic condition
a. What is the main economic ground of the community ________________________
b. What livelihood activities do run the community _____________________________
c. Impacts of the project on community social and economic activities ______________
iii. Occupational health
a.What health impacts could be occurred on project workers___________________
b. How do the projects could solve this problem? ______________________
c.The size & quality of living buildings for workers __________________

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 d. Machineries and technologies to be purchased:
______________________________
e.Sources of water_______________________
PART TWO: Prior Information on Project

Project Nature Exploration type

New Development Yes/No Surface Exploration Yes/ No
Extension or modification of Under-ground
existing Yes/ No exploration Yes/ No
development
Is it Existing Development Yes/ No River-bed exploration Yes/ No
Under-water exploration Yes/ No

SECTION 1: General Information on the Project

1.1 Project Name and Title: _______________________________________________

1.2 Purpose and Brief Description of the Project (e.g. buildings, plants, roads, pipelines,
wells, camps, etc).
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
1.3. Developer/Company: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
1.4 List all permits or licenses held by the Developer for the same location and/or
related operations.
1.5 Project Location: ___________________________________________________
a) Reasons for selecting this area;
b) Other locations (alternatives) considered for the same project
c) Distance to the nearest residential area or public facilities (e.g. roads, Clinic, schools,
etc)

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4.5 Area of Land required for the Project and existing land uses (Farm land, residential,
industrial, recreational, etc)

a) Area required during research and/ or exploration (Ha)

b) Area required during operation (Ha)
c) Area reserved for future development (Ha)
d) Area required for supplementary development, housing and recreation (Ha)
e) Area required for new roads and amenities (Ha)
4.6 Project schedule
a) Estimated date of the beginning and end of construction
b) Estimated date of the beginning of operation
c) Estimated date of the end of the project or decommissioning
d) Other significant dates
4.7 Number of people utilizing the site

Skilled Unskilled Total

During Construction
During exploitation/ operation
During decommissioning
Residents
Migrants

4.8 Types and number of equipment to be used:

a) On-site
b) Off-site
SECTION 2.0: PROJECT DETAILS
2.1 Project Area/size, construction method and appearance of buildings and
installations
i. Architectural Design and/ or Site Plan:
ii. Geo-physical information:

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 iii. Describe landscaping if applicable:
2.2 Approximate location of:
i. Construction camps
ii. Temporary access roads
iii. Material storage sites
2.3 Describe the Project’s infrastructure and utilities’ requirements. Indicate
whether they exist or need to be developed
i. Water
ii. Electricity
iii. Fuels (Quantity/ types):
iv. Roads, etc
2.4 Describe associated projects and off-site development which are not included
in this application. (Roads, power plans, desalination plants, waste water treatment
plans, crushers, borrow pits, quarries, housing and recreational facilities, etc.)
2.5 Describe production processes/ services
i. Production processes/services:
ii. Products and production rates:
Please attach production flow process diagrams/sketches, flow plans with machinery
layout, list of machinery and machinery catalogues)
2.6 Periods of operation (Seasonal shifts, business hours)

2.7 Raw materials, chemicals, fuels:

Scientific and commercial names, types, quantities, chemical composition, sources of
raw materials or energy consumed, and attach Material Safety Datasheets)

2.8 Describe methods of transportation, handling and storage of raw materials

(including rock outputs), chemicals, fuels, and final products:

3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS: (Including direct, indirect,

secondary, cumulative, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary and
temporary impacts of the project)
3.1 Expected impacts on people, building and man-made structures

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 3.2 Expected impacts on plants, animals
o Loss or damage to habitats of trees and other plant species, animal species, including
aquatic species);
o Endangered species

3.3 Expected impacts on land: (Topography, soil or beach erosion; land use, natural
drainage, etc.)

3.4 Solid, nonhazardous waste/hazardous waste: (During construction and operation

phase)
i. Source and nature:
ii. Quantities:
iii. Methods treatment/control:
iv. Final disposal site/methods:

3.5 Expected impacts on water: (Impacts on surface, underground/aquifer; coastal/river

bank/shore line waters; and estuarine hydrology, impacts of pollutants on water quality)

3.6 Wastewater, drainage and surface runoff (during construction and operation phase)

i. Sources and nature of air emissions

ii. Quantities
iii. Methods treatment/control
iv. Final discharge (Indicate the proposed physical stack height and location):
v. Monitoring/modeling of air emissions

3.7 Identify and quantify noise and vibration sources

i. Public environment (outdoors)
ii. Working environment (indoors and outdoors)

3.8 Toxic and hazardous materials

i. Sources and nature:
ii. Quantities

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 iii. Methods treatment/control
iv. Final disposal site/method:
v. Bulk storage tanks and facilities:
(Provide information as per the statutory requirements of Government regulatory
Agencies)

3.9 Explosives
Type, name and purpose of using:
Quantities:
Name and duration of use:
3.10 Radioactive materials

Do you intend to use any radioactive materials? Yes ( ) No ( )

3.11 Other impacts: (Provide information on any other impacts specific to this
development)
i. Displacement/ Resettlement of the people:
ii. Health issues:
iii. Social issues:
iv. General Environmental issues:

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