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Environmental Impacts and Management Plan

(Quezon and Bicol Power Restoration Projects)

August 9,2007

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' 'Cofi. IfrliltI Tr; ,aiision Corporation

WB/EMD-07- f43)August 9, 2007

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MR. SALVADOR RIVERA Acccz;Sllcn 2GX io.

Task Team Leader FPL A;U 2 l UZ o1u7 717Transport, Energy and Mining Sector Unit AGt,o n j7 I 17ff7fi,/ I Y

East Asia and Pacific Region Drawer: AAA Siand Contiy InIc./Gencirl

The World Bank Oonor-:C. Cord./ ntea I ,

1818 H Street, NW Toicalr / e

Washington, D.C. J. r :i20433 USA

SUBJECT: Quezon and Bicol Power Restoration Projects

Dear Mr. Rivera:

This is in response to the issue raised by Ms. Maya G. Villaluz regarding

replacement of trees cut for the above subject projects. Ms. Villaluz wants to

include fruit trees aside from forest trees in the replacement project. Please be

informed that fruit trees/vegetation which does not exceed three (3) meters in

height will still be allowed to grow within the T/L ROW. Thus, fruit trees/crops (e.g.,

guava, papaya, banana, camote, ipil-ipil, madre de cacao, bamboo, rice, etc.) that

maybe cut/damaged during stringing activities will be compensated and concerned

farmers/landowners will be allowed to grow the same vegetation within the T/L

ROW.

In addition to compliance with DENR's requirement to replace naturally grown

forest trees (if any) to be cut due to project, TransCo has plans to enter into a

Memorandum of Agreement with National Power Corporation to a partnership on

reforesting parts of Buhi-Barit and Tiwi Watersheds.

Best regards.

Very trulsy yours,

DOMINAD R S. GEONZONVice President

Project ManagementAttachment: Revised Environmental Management Plancf: Ms. Maya G. Villaluz

Operations Officer-EnvironmentThe World Bank23rd Flr., The Taipan PlazaEmerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig City

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WB/EMD-07- 4z'-August 9, 2007

MR. SALVADOR RIVERATask Team LeaderTransport, Energy and Mining Sector UnitEast Asia and Pacific RegionThe World Bank1818 H Street, NWWashington, D.C.20433 USA

SUBJECT: Quezon and Bicol Power Restoration Projects

Dear Mr. Rivera:

This is in response to the issue raised by Ms. Maya G. Villaluz regardingreplacement of trees cut for the above subject projects. Ms. Villaluz wants to

include fruit trees aside from forest trees in the replacement project. Please be

informed that fruit trees/vegetation which does not exceed three (3) meters in

height will still be allowed to grow within the T/L ROW. Thus, fruit trees/crops (e.g.,

guava, papaya, banana, camote, ipil-ipil, madre de cacao, bamboo, rice, etc.) that

maybe cut/damaged during stringing activities will be compensated and concernedfarmers/landowners will be allowed to grow the same vegetation within the T/L

ROW.

In addition to compliance with DENR's requirement to replace naturally grown

forest trees (if any) to be cut due to project, TransCo has plans to enter into a

Memorandum of Agreement with National Power Corporation to a partnership on

reforesting parts of Buhi-Barit and Tiwi Watersheds.

Best regards.

Very truly yours,

DOMINADO S. GEONZONVice President

Project Management r

Attachment: Revised Environmental Management Plan P Maaemncf: Ms. Maya G. Villaluz

Operations Officer-EnvironmentThe World Bank23rd Flr., The Taipan PlazaEmerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig City

Quezon and Bicol Power Restoration Projects

Environmental Impacts and Management Plan(Quezon and Bicol Power Restoration Projects)

t. Pre-Construction/Construction Period

Project Activities Affecting Environmental Mitigation/Enhancementthe Impacts Measures

Physical Environment1. Demoliton of existing structures. There are 45 houses and 35 Owners shall be paid the cost of .

structures within the T/L actual damage based on theright-of-way (ROW) that will prevailing cost of materials andbe affected during tower labor in the locality.construction/stringing.

Waste segregation leading to Retrieval of scrap materials ofpoor aesthetics and/or land economic value and sold by biddingcontamination for recycling program and disposal

of waste materials at designateddumpsites shall be imptemented.

2. ROW clearing The steel tower sites and For this project, TransCo will useareas within the T/L ROW the existing ROW, hence, clearingplanted with trees and other if there will be any, will be minimal.natural vegetation that may After T/L rehabilitation, vegetationimpede stringing activities within the T/L ROW that does notwill be cut or uprooted. exceed 3 m in height will be

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3. Stockpiling of soil, sand and Only the exact amount of The Civil Works Guidelines (CWG)

gravel materials in the project construction material will be in Attachment 2 shall be strictly

area. transported to the steel pole implemented.sites. Impact will betemporary and insignificant. The toppled steel towers will be

removed from the site and storedat the nearest substationstockyard. These will be bid out asscrap materials by Operations andMaintenance.

4. Drillings, hammering and boring Noise, dust and vibration will The best known practices for

activities. be created by these minimizing and mitigating theseconstruction activities during impacts will be implemented,T/L concrete pole erection. including restricting performance ofImpact will be temporary and noisy jobs in populated areasreversible. during daytime.

EIADIEMD - TRANSCO


Project Activities Affecting Environmental Mitigation/ Enhancementthe Impacts Measures

Physical Environment5. Earthmoving activities e.g. There will be earthmoving Excavated materials will be

excavation works, cut and fill, activities during excavation properly disposed at designatedetc. of T/L tower foundation. disposal areas and disturbed areas

will be stabilized. This will bemanaged by incorporating theCWG in the T/L constructioncontract and monitoring strictcompliance by contractors toerosion control measures.

6. Slope modifications or ground Slope modification will be Strict compliance by the Contractor

leveling, undertaken at some tower to the CWG as incorporated in thesites located on sloping T/L construction contract shall beareas. imposed, especially in regard to

erosion control measures, e.g.,riprapping where necessary.

7. Quarters or barracks and a field Potential contamination from Construction of these temporary

office for construction workers solid and liquid wastes. structures shall likewise be

in the project site. governed by the CWG. Strictcompliance by the Contractor tothe CWG shall be closely monitoredby TransCo.

8. Topsoil removal and Potential source of erosion Topsoil removed will be used for

replacement. and siltation, back filling while the rest will bedisposed in designated disposalarea. Erosion control measures asprovided for in the CWG shall beimplemented.

Excess soil not used in fillingdepressions or for backfilling willbe deposited in designated disposalareas not traversed by runoff andlocated away from waterways.

I EIAD/EMD - TRANSCO 2


Project Activities Affecting Environmental Mitigation/Enhancementthe Impacts Measures

Biological Environment __________

1. Vegetation clearing. Agricultural crops, trees and Owners of damaged crops, plantsother natural vegetation and trees shall be compensatedwithin the T/L ROW which based on the schedule of values ofmight hamper stringing the province where the land isactivities shall be cleared. located or on the current fair

market value.

Crops which grow less than 3meters in height at maturity will bemaintained along the T/L ROW.

2. Precious ecological areas (e.g. The T/L route traversed The T/L ROW is maintained by

forested zones, watershed Quezon National Park. TransCo, hence, clearing, if there is

areas). However, only one tower any, will be minimal.was toppled down.

TransCo will replace every foresttree cut. In addition, aMemorandum of Agreement (MOA)is currently being negotiated withthe National Power Corporation(NPC) for the funding by TransCoof reforestation projects at theBuhi-Barit and Tiwi Watersheds inthe Bicol Region.

TransCo will secure the neededtree cutting permits required byregulatory agencies.

3. Clearing activities that may Clearing activities will not Noneaffect any rare, threatened or affect any rare, threatenedendangered plant and animal or endangered plant andspecies. animal species.

EIAD/EMD - TRANSCO 3

Quezon and-BicoI Power Restoration Projects

Project Activities Affecting Impact l)escription Mitigation/Enhancementthe Socio-Cultural and MeasuresEconomic Environment

1. Settlements or households to be The replacement of theaffected by the project toppled steel towers will

utilize the existing ROW.

2. Hiring of locals during Project construction will Depending on the requirements of

construction require some skilled and the Contractor, qualified localunskilled manpower. residents particularly those in the

areas to be traversed by theproject will be tapped and shall begiven priority in the hiring ofworkers for the project.

3. Existing public trails or routes The T/L route will traverse Strict enforcement of CWG that(regularly used) that traverse municipal/barangay roads relates to traffic.the property. but these will not be

obstructed.

4. Public or local community In some portions of the line, Contractor shall coordinate withaccess to the property in terms excavation/ construction of residents and local authorities toof passing through or entering it tower foundation, erection of make them aware of project

to reach their house or tower and stringing of T/L activities.residence will temporarily hinder access

to and from the road.

5. Increase in economic activity in Presence of construction Nonethe area and rise in associated workers presents a small andprojects. temporary opportunity for

enterprising locals to benefitin providing for theirnecessities. Associated localindustry and commerce mayalso be boosted as some ofthe project's constructionrequirements may besourced from them.

6. Disruption of traffic in major At entry and exit points Project contractor shall be requiredroutes due to the entry and exit along some barangay roads, to direct its drivers to observeof construction equipment. project vehicles may cause proper driving and road regulations

slight and temporary traffic to minimize traffic disruption.slowdown.

7. Peace and order problems in the There are no peace and Nonesite which can affect the order problems in the site.project.

8. Project hazards to The project will not cause Nonehistorical/cultural monuments or hazards to historical/culturalvalues in the vicinity. monuments or values in the

vicinity.



2. Operation and Maintenance Period

Project Activities Affecting Impact Description Mitigation/Enhancementthe Measures

Physical Environment1. Decrease in the aesthetic value The project will not decrease None

of the area. the aesthetic value of thearea.

2.- Areas prone to lightning strikes. The area is not prone to T/L design incorporates lightninglightning strikes. protection measures.

3. Areas along typhoon path. The project area is along T/L design incorporates strongertyphoon path. gust wind velocity (viz., 185 kph

for 500 kV and 270 kph for 230 kV)as protection measure.


Biological Environment1. Hazards to wildlife due to No significant impact. Protection system that shuts off

accidental failure of power lines power during overload will be

(electric shock)? installed.

Periodic T/L monitoring andmaintenance to ensure integrityand safety of T/L structures andcomponents shall be implemented.

2. Possible blockade of wildlife There will be no blockage of None.

passageways. wildlife passageways.


Socio-Economic andCultural Environment

1. Project interference with other The project will not interfere None

utilities. with other utilities.

2. Increase in the existing Provision of reliable power None

population in the area. supply will be one of themajor catalysts ofdevelopment of the impactarea, especially in theindustrial and commercialsectors in the poblacions. Asmore industries andcommercial establishmentslocate in the area, significantgrowth in population,whether permanent ortransient residents, isnaturally expected to follow.



Project Activities Affecting Impact Description Mitigation/Enhancementthe Socio-Cultural and MeasuresEconomic Environment

3. Increase in the prevailing land Provision of stable and Nonevalue in the area. reliable power supply will

heighten the viability of theimpact area for commercialand industrial uses. As aconsequence, land value isexpected to correspondinglyincrease.

A\. Hazards to humans due to There will be The system has an installedaccidental failure of power lines occupational/public exposure protection program that will(electric shock hazards). to electrocution hazard. automatically shut off power during

overloads or similar emergencies. Aregular maintenance program willlikewise be put in place to ensuresafety.

An effective deterrent toelectrocution hazards is a well-informed public. TransCo conductsinformation and educationcampaign to local residents toenhance awareness regarding T/Lsafety practices and anti-pilferage.

Protection system that shuts offpower during overload will beinstalled. IEC on hazards andsafety precautions will beconducted.

5. Responsibilities in repairing Although the project is Once it is energized and operationdamaged poles/towers resulting designed to withstand the starts, the T/L and S/S will befrom natural (typhoons, effect of natural calamities, provided with trained maintenanceearthquakes) or man-made TransCo shall implement a personnel capable of addressingcalamities. contingency plan to address any untoward line problem to

the requirements of this ensure optimum efficiency ofunlikely scenario. power transmission. The

maintenance group will conductregular inspection andmaintenance of the T/L inaccordance with operation andmaintenance procedures.


Quezon and B/co/ Power Restoration Projects

Project Activities Affecting Impact Description Mitigation/Enhancementthe Socio-Cultural and MeasuresEconomic Environment

6. Increase in economic activity in The respective LGUs in their Nonethe area or rise in associated development plans haveprojects. designs for industrial and

commercial development intheir locality. By replacingthe toppled steel towers andproviding a most criticalutility needed, the proposedproject will serve to supportand strengthen these plans. -


National Transmission Corporation Ref. No.:PROJECT MANAGEMENT WB/EMD-07- 14-h;

T ansCo RECORDS/DOCUMENTS Date: August 9, 2007TRANSMITTAL/REQUEST FORM

SECTION A: ADDRESSEE / ACTION NEEDEDFOR:

Name Position / Station Address (if external) Action Needed Acknowledgement(refer to section C) Name/Siqnature Date

1. Mr. D. S. Geonzon VP, PM 2

2. Mr. 0. M. Camerino AVP, PDG 1

3. Mr. S. Rivera TTL, World Bank Washington, D.C. 4

4. Ms. M. G. Villaluz Operations Officer, WB Ortigas Center, Pasig 4

l 5.

SECTION B: RECORDS/DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTION

P OJECT/ID RECORDS/DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTION No. of CopD, S RemarksOriginal Photocopy E-copy

Qijezon & Bicol Letter re Replacement of Forest/Fruit Trees 1

Po er Restoration with attachment

Projects

SECTION C: ACTION NEEDED

1 For initials 8 OTHERS _

2 For approval/signature _

3 For review/comments _

4 For information and/or reference

5 For appropriate action

6 For safekeeping

7 For copy furnish

SECTION D: SENDER

SECTION E: RETURN TO

Acknowledgement Receipt:

Date:.-

oR: 1302

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National Transmission Corporation Ref. No.:-. PROJECT MANAGEMENT WB/EMD-07- i lU 1

Ti nsCo RECORDS/DOCUMENTS Date: August 9, 2007TRANSMITTAL/REQUEST FORM

SECTION A: ADDRESSEE /ACTION NEEDEDFOR:

Name Position / Station Address (if external) Action Needed Acknowledaement

(refer to section C) Name/Siqnature Date

1. Mr. D. S. Geonzon VP, PM 2

2. Mr. 0. M. Camerino AVP, PDG I

3. Mr. 5. Rivera TTL, World Bank Washington, D.C. 4

4. Ms. M. G. Villaluz Operations Officer, WB Ortigas Center, Pasig 4

5.

SE CTION B: RECORDS/DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTIONI No. of CowlsRmak

PROJECT/ID RECORDS/DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTION Original Photocopy E-copy Remarks

Qdezon & Bicol Letter re Replacement of Forest/Fruit Trees 1PowAer Restoration with attachment

Projects

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S CTION C: ACTION NEEDED

1 For initials 8 OTHERS

2 For approval/signature

3 For review/comments

4 For information and/or reference

5 For appropriate action

6 For safekeeping !

7 For copy furnish

SECTION D: SENDER

jb ger EMD;,

SECTION E: RETURN TO_

Acknowledgement Receipt:

Date:

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