Environmental (and Social) Impact

Assessment Instruments

Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic

Environmental Assessment, Environmental
Management Framework, and Environmental
Management Plan

World Bank Safeguard Workshop Training

May/June ,2012
Ruxandra Floroiu
Senior Environmental Engineer, ECA Region, World Bank
Overview of different type of EA Instruments

a process

Environmental
a document/report
Assessment

an input to decision making

OP 4.01 - mainly when/how EA should be done to provide

necessary information about likely outcomes

Other OPs - more detailed “how to” and guidance on acceptable

versus unacceptable outcomes
 EA Instruments as per OP 4.01 (Safeguard
Documents for Project Appraisal)
 Strategic Environmental (and Social) Assessment WB (as of
March 2011); EU & some national laws: for policies, plans and programs;
not a substitute for project-specific EA

 Regional or sectoral EA: when the project is likely to have sectoral

or regional impacts

 Environmental Impact Assessment WB -full EIA for Category A

projects, narrower scope for Category B ( “limited EA”); National laws -
contents specified in law/provision; Some countries - “Preliminary EA”
to determine whether further EIA is required; Cumulative Impact
Assessment (within EIA or supplementary document)

 Environmental Audit for ongoing activities

EA Instruments as per OP 4.01
 Hazard/Risk Assessment When environmental/social risks are
uncertain/not predictable (e.g. possible dam breakage, toxic spill);
Complement to EA or Audit

 Environmental and Social Management Framework: WB (as of

March 2011) for project consisting of a program and/or series of sub-
projects…impacts cannot be determined until the details have been
identified; (FI and other); Not present in national laws

 Environmental Management Plan: element of EA, or free-standing

if no EA required; Checklist EMP“ option

Related documents but different:

• Country Environmental Analysis/Country Social Analysis (Poverty and Social
Impact Analysis)
• Safeguard Diagnostic Review (for Use of Country Systems Pilot: “Equivalence
Analysis” and “Acceptability Assessment”
ENVIRONMENTAL (IMPACT) ASSESSMENT

 Identifies and assesses potential risks and benefits based on

proposed activities, relevant site features, consideration of
natural/human environment, social & transboundary issues

 Compares environmental pros and cons of feasible alternatives

 Recommends measures to eliminate, offset, or reduce adverse

environmental impacts to acceptable levels (sitting, design,
technology offsets)

 Proposes monitoring indicators to implement mitigation

measures

 Describes institutional framework for environmental management

and proposes relevant capacity building needs
E(S)IA – Terms of Reference (ToR)
Good TOR + Qualified Personnel = useful and approvable E(S)IA

 Clarity on objectives (analysis/conclusions and recommendations, not just

data; practical and realistic EMP, etc.)
 Clarity on scope and contents (all project activities and associated
activities; all project stages; direct & indirect & cumulative impacts;
analysis of alternatives; social/environment interface; clear and feasible
EMP; etc.). List known issues to be addressed, plus provision for
consultant to identify others
 Clarity on methodology/level of effort (site visits, formal surveys,
modeling, consultations, etc.)
 Clarity on deliverables (note value of inception Report)
 Provide for sufficient time and resources (for data collection, consultation,
document revision, etc.)
 Specific expertise required (technical specialties; EIA experience)
 Time Frame; budget and/or expected person-months

Scoping step: role of public consultation; involvement of social

specialist ;
Line up financing for E(S)IA while preparing ToRs
 Environmental Assessment Process
Govt. EIA approval vs. WB No Objection:
1. SCOPING/TOR: define project & issues Sequential process (Govt first or WB first)
Parallel process; Iterative process

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2. DATA

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COLLECTION: Permits, EMP, contractual requirements

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iv
-Location/baseline Siting
NO

es
(assets & trends; Scale
“EIA DECISION”
status & processes; Design/ YES (with conditions)
env & social) technology
- Project (type, scale, 8. FINALIZATION &
inputs, outputs) Operational SUBMISSION
(good practice)

Prevent, Minimize 7. REVISION of draft

Mitigate, Compensate, including public
Monitor consultation
3. POTENTIAL
IMPACTS ANALYSIS
(significance,
4. IDENTIFICATION 5. IDENTIFICATION 6. RECOMMENDATIONS
likelihood)
/EVALUATION OF OF RESIDUAL (acceptability;
POSSIBLE IMPACTS pre-conditions;
MITIGATION mitigation, monitoring)
MEASURES
E(S)IA in the Project Cycle
Parallel tracking of safeguards studies and technical design:

Project Identification Preparation Implementation

Interests of
affected
stakeholders
Consultancies
for
EARF / ESIA /
Environmental / EMP / RPF / Due
Social / RAP diligence
Assessments (mitigation and
monitoring)
WB policies and
international measures
good practice ensured
Consultancies during
for techno- construction
FS, design
economic & operation
Objectives of stages
studies and
developer,
designs
techno-
economic
requirements
 Full E(S)IA Report: Required Content (OP 4.01)
Section What it should tell us Keep in mind…
Executive Significant findings and key What would the Board need
(Non- recommended actions; to know to evaluate risks?
technical) Summarize key acts and
Summary Residual risks conclusions here; explain
in main text
Policy, Legal Where national framework is
and sufficient to provide desired Do not cut-and –paste the
Administrative results and where entire body of national laws
framework incremental measures are verbatim
needed to meet WB Emphasize gaps and how to
Project requirements fill them
description Whether project as proposed Include assessment of
will comply with national institutional structure and
Relevant laws/regulations; capacity for implementation
aspects of Institutional framework for & enforcement
project implementation Do not replicate design/FS
context
Key elements of project; Include off-site investments
environmental and social regardless of financing
impacts
 Common Problems with E(S)IAs
 No (or poor) Executive Summary
 Inadequate assessment of project are of influence
 Inadequate or outdated baseline information
 Inadequate analysis of feasible alternatives
 Inadequate discussion of indirect, cumulative, and
transboundary impacts assessment
 Lack of meaningful consultation and public
participation/disclosure of EA
 Inadequate assessment of and support for
Borrower’s capacity in the area of EM and EA
 Failure to update the EIA and EMP after project
design or when technical changes are required
Strategic Environmental Assessment
 “Upstream” planning tool (input to sectoral or
regional planning process)
 Helps identify more vs. less sustainable
development pathways
 Can be OP 4.01 Instrument for programmatic
investment
◦ even if Category A projects are included
◦ special emphasis on cumulative impacts
 Must include SUBSTANCE, not just process (not same
thing as EMF)
 Relatively new instrument; limited guidance, limited
capacity and experience
Strategic Environmental Assessment
1. SEA Directive 2001/42/EC of 27 June 2001 on the
assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on
the environment

Objective:
 to provide for a high level of protection of the environment
 to contribute to the integration of environmental

considerations into the preparation and adoption of plans and

programmes with a view to promoting sustainable development
by ensuring that
 an Environmental Assessment is carried out of certain

plans and programmes which are likely to have significant

 effects on the environment
Strategic Environmental Assessment

2. SEA Protocol on Espoo Convention UNECE

Convention on EIA in a Transboundary Context (July
2010)

Objective:
 sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the

environmental impact of certain activities at an early

stage of planning
 It lays down general obligation of States to notify and

consult on all major projects that are likely to have a

significant adverse environmental impact across
boundaries
Challenges to prepare high quality
SEA
 the scale and timing of SEA
 the rigid approach to the scoping
 the timing of stakeholders engagement
 limited awareness of SEA process; thus, need to

clarify early the SEA benefits

 the capacity and resources for implementation
 identification of stakeholders/main champion
 environmental data availability and quality
 undertaken in parallel with the planning and

preparation of a project , program, strategy or plan

rather than after
 Environmental and Social Management
Framework: Purpose
 Provides guidance to sub-borrowers (sub-project sponsors) and FIs to
ensure the EA process is carried out in compliance with national
legislation and OP 4.01

 Provides an environmental and social screening process to allow for

identification, assessment and mitigation of potential impacts by
proposed works at the time the detailed aspects are known

 Used as a reference document for assessing the potential

environmental and social impacts of investment alternatives

 Serves as guidelines for the development of sub-project/site-specific

Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Environmental Assessments
(EAs), due diligence reports, environmental audits, etc

 Is an integral part of the project Operational Manual and applicable to

all FIs investments, regardless of its funding source or implementing
agency
Environmental an Social Management Framework

MAIN OBJECTIVES:
 Establish procedures for screening all proposed

sub-projects for their potential adverse

environmental and social impacts
 Specify measures for managing, mitigating and

monitoring environmental impacts during project

operation
 Outline training and capacity-building

arrangements needed to implement the EMF

provisions
Environmental and Social Management Framework:
When to use the EMF

 When specific investments cannot be

identified prior to project Appraisal (un-
known subprojects are proposed during
project implementation):

 Financial Intermediary (FI) operations

 Trenched sectoral investment programs (incl. SWAPS)
 Area development projects (rural, municipal, etc.)
 Social Funds
 Small Grants Programs
ESMF: KEY FEATURES
 Used when specific investments CANNOT be identified prior to
Appraisal (FI or other program of sub-projects)
 No provision for EMF in OP 4.01 (evolved to formalize Borrower &
WB responsibilities for OP 4.01 compliance of subprojects vis a
vis screening, EA/EMP preparation & implementation,
monitoring, capacity building, Prior Review
 Focus on screening criteria, processes, responsibilities
 No set format; may or may not include technical content
 Can explicitly exclude high risk subprojects
 Pelosi Amendment applies if Category A subprojects expected
 Category A subproject EIAs are submitted to WB Board
 Sometimes Environmental & Social Management Framework – but
DOES NOT REPLACE the RPF (unless written to incorporate RPF as
set out in OP 4.12)
 ESMF Procedures: Content

1. Brief description of project components including description

of type of activities eligible for financing
2. Operating requirements (diagnosis of legal and institutional
framework, applicable safeguards)
3. Environmental/social baseline at national/state level

4. ESMF screening procedures (criteria, process, environmental

due diligence process, EA/EMP documentation)
5. Implementation arrangements

6. Public consultation and disclosure process/procedures

7. Environmental mitigation measures

8. Monitoring and reporting arrangements

9. Training and capacity building recommendations

10. Various annexes

 ESMF (project level) Sub-project
Prepared by primary Borrower (FI) (Modernization of cement production
Plant, Category B)
Sets out requirements & responsibilities
for sub-project-specific EA
Acceptable to WB
PROJECT (FI)

Disclosure and one National level

consultation on ESMF
Preparation, consultation and disclosure
prior to Project Appraisal
Sub-project
(Poultry waste utilization system, cat. B)
Sub-project
(Development of mineral resources
open pit mines Category A)

Sub-project-specific EA or EMP (sub-project level)

Prepared by sub-borrower/grant recipient (sub-project implementer), during
project implementation
EA/EMP disclosure and local level consultation prior to finalizing document
FI responsible for quality/clearance and for monitoring implementation
WB prior review of some Category B
ESMF Sub-project Screening, Review, Approval
Process
 Screening form to be filled out by sub-project proponent
Sub-project name, location (map), type of activity, physical data,
environmental information, likely environmental impacts,
environmental screening category (A, B or C), mitigation of pollution,
environmental studies required (EIA/EMP), public
consultation/disclosure required.
 Screening Criteria – site-specific environmental risks and
impacts; land zoning requirements, environmental
license/permit; “negative” list of investments not allowed for
financing under the project
 Reviewer decides the level of impact to be assessed through
EIA (category A or B) or EMP/EMP Checklist (category B)
 Subproject approved on the basis of environmental and social
review findings (or denied/approved with some changes)
 Disclosure/public meeting – function of subproject EA category
ESMF Sub-project Screening, Review, Approval
Process
 Identification of sub-project
 Application preparation and its
submission to FI
 EA/EMP financing and preparation
 Collection of necessary
permits/licenses
 Obtain clearances from
local/regional environmental
authorities
 Implement the sub-project in line
with EMP
 Reports to FI on any EMP non-
compliance
Sub-project proponent Role
 EA screening for World Bank
requirements
 Review of sub-project
application
 Appraisal of sub-project
 Monitor environmental
compliance based on EMP
 Training of sub-project
staff
 Reports to the Bank on any
EMF non-compliance
 Maintains records of
safeguard documents for all
sub-projects
Financial Intermediary Role
 Key Safeguard Actors in ESMF

World Bank
Project • Conduct supervision
Team and • Provide safeguard assistance
Safeguard and training
Specialists

World Bank •Ensure policies are followed

Safeguard •Conduct reviews
Compliance

Ministry of
• Review and clear sub-projects
Environment/
according to national and
Ministry of Natural
local regulatory requirements
Resources of the
Russian Federation
• Issue environmental permits

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Role of WB in ESMF preparation and implementation

 WB Appraisal evaluates:
◦ adequacy of relevant national EA requirements;
gap-filling ESMF
◦ adequacy of proposed EA procedures for sub-projects
◦ capacity of FI and others responsible
◦ measures in project to strengthen EA
arrangements/capacity as needed FI
assessment
 WB Supervision:
◦ Prior review/NOB of Category A (sometimes also
Category B) sub-project EIAs (unless FI assessment
indicates this is unnecessary)
◦ Spot-checking of EPF implementation, including site
visits
Subproject Implementation based on ESMF

FI has main responsibility for preparing and monitoring the

application and use of ESMF. During sub-project supervision
the FI:

 Responsible for assessing the capacity of sub-borrowers to comply with

EMP and more generally to do proper environmental and social
management
 Performs sub-project site supervision visits to confirm EMP
implementation
 Consults local environmental authorities for EMP requirements including
current permits
 Ensures the sub-borrower carries out required public consultations and
does it in proper way including reviewing minutes of those consultations
 Verifies with sub-borrower the overall environmental performance of the
investment including any critical mitigation measure taken and
significant environmental incident
 Prepares quarterly/annually reports on results of EMP actions
Challenges of ESMF Preparation and
Implementation
 EMF not recognized in
national legislation (no
national mechanism to
approve it)
 Enhancing the capacity of
FIs
 Good quality EA/EMPs
 Differences between national
and WB EA screening criteria,
environmental standards
 Meaningful public consultation
and timely public disclosure
 Improving environmental
screening
 Intensifying monitoring
 Incorporating estimated costs
of EMP mitigation measures in
sub-project cost/budget
 Timely Progress Reporting on
EMP implementation aspects

From World Bank side From FI side

Environmental Management Plans
(EMP)
 An Action Plan that indicates which of the EA report
recommendations and alternatives will actually be adopted
and implemented

 Part of EIA or freestanding

 The most important link to incorporate environmental
factors into the overall project design;
 Identifies linkages to other SG policies relating to the
project
 Ensures environmental mitigation measures and their
practical monitoring become a legal responsibility of the
Borrower (LoA)
EMP Contents
 Summary of predicted adverse environmental and social
impacts related to project;

 Description of mitigation measures and plan

 Description of monitoring activities and plan

 Institutional arrangements including training

 Implementation schedule and reporting procedures

 Estimated related costs and sources of funds

Note: the content of the EMP can be revised during

project implementation based on changes in design or
based on lessons learned
EMP as per OP/BP 4.01

 EMPs are an outcome of ESIA process

 For Category A projects, EMP is an essential feature of EA report (or a

separate report is required);

 Some Category B projects may require only an EMP (if environmental

issues are relatively minor and routine, not site-specific); other Category
B projects may require EA reports with “tailor made” mitigation aspects;

 The implementation of EMP is included in the LoA;

 EMP should be an important part of the POM;

 The Borrower must report on compliance with EMP;

 Specific requirements for EMPs are set out in Annex C of OP 4.01 (not
necessary to follow the format)
Who prepares an EMP?
 EMP is part of the EA prepared and financed by the
Client; In case of FI Projects the EMP should be
prepared by the sub-borrower

 The Client often places an existing PIU in charge of

tasks such as EMP, EA, EMFs;

 The Client may hire local/international Consultants

to assist the PIU in preparing EMP
EMP Format

 No established format;
 Typical introductory text part followed by tabular
format of specific mitigation measures (Mitigation
Plan) for identified possible environmental impacts
and of related monitoring activities (Monitoring
Plan);
 Self-standing document vs. part of the ESIA report;
 Incorporated in the POM (as chapter, annex or
inserted through the POM);
 Environmental Mitigation Plan
◦ Defines the key environmental (and social) issues
which should be managed
◦ Describes specific mitigating measures to manage
each possible impact, including specific actions to
be achieved

 Mitigation measures should be feasible and practical;

 Mitigation measures should be easily observed and checked

◦ Identifies the authorities responsible for mitigation

implementation
◦ Includes some associated estimated costs
 Environmental Monitoring Plan
◦ Defines selected indicators for ensuring that
mitigation measures are being implemented and are
effective (e.g., if there is a mitigating measure to
control noise during construction, the monitoring plan
should include noise measurements during
construction)
◦ Ensures the project is complying with National
environmental regulatory requirements and WB
Safeguard requirements
◦ Addresses concerns which may rise during the public
consultation
◦ Identifies authorities responsible for monitoring
◦ Includes estimated related costs
EMP: Typical Mitigation and Monitoring Tables

Mitigation
Plan:
what must be
done

Monitoring
Plan:
to determine
whether
measures are
implemented &
effective
 Common Problems of EMPs

 EMP must specify all linkages (with RAP/Community

and Contractors, regulatory agencies and institutions)
 Mitigation measures too general, insufficient detail
 Mitigation and/or monitoring measures not feasible
or not practical
 Inadequate institutional capacity, insufficient capacity
building measures
 Monitoring indicators not measurable
 Monitoring targets missing or too general
 Lack of cost estimates
 Too long and elaborate to be implemented
 Example: Environmental Mitigation Plan
For The Foundry
Construction Phase
Project Activity Potential Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Costs
Environmental Responsibility US$
Impacts

Use of land within the Damage to Appropriate clearing techniques (hand clearing, Contractor/ “5000”
plant construction area, vegetation not mechanized clearing) will be utilized. Any Plant
and along the access trees of protected species will be relocated. In Operating
road route case relocation is not possible, the project Company
developer will agree with the MoEnv on a
practical compensation to protect specific trees
Use of land within the Loss of Fertile topsoil will be removed, stored in an Contractor/ “5000”
plant construction area, fertile topsoil isolated area away from construction activities, Plant
and along the access and soil and covered with plastic to prevent Operating
road route erosion runoff/erosion. Upon construction completion, Company
topsoil will be returned and the area
revegetated with plants similar to the original
vegetation/native to the area.
Construction works Air pollution When necessary, construction site will be Contractor/ 2000
by dust sprayed with water, particularly during hot, dry, Plant
windy conditions. Operating
Company
Construction works Noise from Construction will be confined to normal work- Contractor/ -
construction hours (7AM to 7PM). If construction must be Plant
works conducted before/after these hours, local Operating
public will be notified at least one week in Company
 Example: Environmental Mitigation Plan
For the Foundry
Operation Phase
Project Potential Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional Costs
Activity Environmental Responsibility US$
Impacts
Coal Air emissions of Low-NOx burners and water Power plant 0.8
Combustion NOx, SO2, CO, injection to control NOx; operator million
particulate Firing only low-sulfur (<0.1% by Power plant

matter wt.) coal to control SO2; supply and

Good combustion control to control installation
CO, PM and VOCs; (S&I) contractor
Stack height at least 45 m to

facilitate dispersion.
Equipment Noise from Acoustic enclosures for the Power plant 150,000
Operation equipment combustion turbines to ensure that operator
noise does not exceed 70 dB(A) at S&I Contractor

100 m
All Workers Health Personnel protective equipment will Power plant 50,000
operation and Safety be used (gloves, glasses, safety operator
phases belts)
WHS training will be provided to
workers monthly
Safety engineer will be assigned to
the site
 Example: Environmental Monitoring Plan
For the Foundry
Construction Phase
  What Where How When/By whom Costs US$
Potential parameter is to be is the parameter is the parameter to is the parameter to
Environmental monitored? to be monitored? be monitored? be monitored?
Impacts
Damage to Clearing techniques Plant site, pipeline Visual and by Monthly throughout -
vegetation and relocation and access road comparison with construction period;
procedures utilized; line routes pre-construction Contractor/
record of photo survey Supervisor Engineer
compensation
provided as agreed
with MoEnv
Loss of fertile Soil storage Soil storage sites Visual Weekly during site -
topsoil and soil procedures and preparation and
erosion location construction period
Contractor
Air pollution by Dust level All active Visual During construction -
dust construction sites Contractor/
Supervisor Engineer
Noise from Noise level, dB[A] All active Measurements by a During construction, “Estimated
construction construction sites licensed Contractor standard
works organization using costs”
certified
measurement
devices
 Example: Environmental Monitoring Plan
For the Foundry
Operation Phase

What Where How/Costs When/by whom

Potential parameter is to be is the is the parameter to is the parameter
Environmental monitored? parameter to be monitored? to be monitored?
Impacts be monitored?
Air emissions of The applicable standards At the stack of By continuous Initial test at
NOx, SO2, CO, are: (1) NO2 ≤ 400 mg/m3; the plant monitoring equipment commissioning and
and particulate (2) SO2 ≤ 850 mg/m3; (3) supplied with the power annual
matter (PM) CO ≤ 150 mg/m3; (4) PM ≤ plant; costs are part of subsequently.
100 mg/m3 the self-monitoring plan Continuous for NOx
for the plant – could be and CO. Plant
Noise from Noise level, dB[A]. At 100 meter Measurements
easily estimatedby a Once before
management
construction Applicable limits are 70 from the border licensed organization commissioning of
works dB(A) at 100 m of the site using certified the plant and
(closest end to a measurement devices; annually when the
residential area) national standard costs plant is in operation

Workers Health and Usage of personnel protective
Safety equipment
Records of WHS training
At the site Visual by checking the Equipment: daily by
practical usage of safety engineer
equipment and checking
adequate among of Training records:
equipment exists. monthly by safety
Records of the trainings engineer
EMP Institutional Arrangements
 How the overall environmental management system works
during the project implementation (construction and operation
phases) and Who is responsible to implement it;
 Who will supervise the implementation of Mitigation Plan;
 Who will collect the data (from the Monitoring Plan);
 Who will analyze the data to produce information;
 Who will prepare reports (and how often) indicating how
recommended actions are being taken,
 Who will receive the reports and act upon them (e.g. dismiss
contractor, withhold contractor payment, authorize
expenditures to correct problems etc) – must have the needed
authority
 Checklist EMP: Rationale
 2007 review of SG implementation in health & education sectors
indicated:
◦ Most of the projects Category “low B”
◦ Environmental impacts usually related only to small scale
construction / building rehabilitation
◦ EMPs existed on paper but were long, complex, impractical –
and mostly ignored… in most cases, no environmental site
management
 Recognition that issues for small scale
construction/rehabilitation are fairly standard… no need to
continually “re-invent the wheel
 Conclusion: need a streamlined, practical instrument, which
would be standardized, easy to prepare, implement and monitor,
specifically tailored to small scale infrastructure
Checklist EMP – Eligibility Criteria
 Category “low B” Project

 Environmental issues known and limited to small

scale construction/rehabilitation works*

 Area of impact clearly defined & limited: either

within an existing “footprint” or relatively small new
areas known not to have major environmental or
social issues
• Focuses on reasonable, meaningful, practical
plan
monitoring parameters and activities 4: Monitoring
• Each checked item from Section B triggers
specific mitigation measures / parameters
measures list
and specific, concrete activities to be
3: Mitigation
implemented on site
• Grouped according to various themes or impacts list
impact types
• Themes / types to be checked as applicable
2: Potential
• Basic information on project activities 1: Datasheet
• Environmental baseline information
EMP Checklist: Structure and Function
How EMP Checklist is used
 Parts 1 & 2: description of sub-project and
identification of potential impacts: for use
by screener/approver
 Part 3: identifies issues and associated

mitigation measures: becomes part of

construction contract
 Part 4: monitoring/supervision plan to

verify effective mitigation: for use by

construction site supervisor and PMU
 EMP Checklist: How it works
Example: Country X Real Estate & Cadastre Project (XRECP)

Introductory information (to be filled in prior to Appraisal):

• Project will finance rehabilitation of 15 Cadastre office buildings, all

currently in use
(sub-projects)
• No new construction or extension of facilities – all works within existing
footprint
• All buildings located in urban areas on commercial streets with moderate
to heavy traffic
• Some may be registered historical buildings
• Rehabilitation will be interior & exterior including: repair or replacement
of roofs & windows, rewiring, removal/replacement of insulation, masonry
repairs, replacement of floors, repair/replacement of plumbing, painting
• A site-specific Checklist EMP form will be completed for each Sub-project
and will be attached to the construction contract
EMP Checklist: How it works
Subproject Example: Town A

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EMP Checklist: How it works

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EMP Checklist: How it works

NOTE: Section A always applies

EMP Checklist: How it works
EMP Checklist: Monitoring Measures for selected
potential impacts and mitigation measures

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 Exercise:
List the key elements for project description section
of EIA for a project to construct a hydropower plant
with dam and reservoir
List all environmental impacts that you can identify
for the construction and operation of a hydroelectric
power plant (HPP)

Group A: Impacts during construction and filling

Group B: Impacts during operation
(Make your own assumptions regarding project location and context)