IEE/EIA PROCEDURES INIEE/EIA PROCEDURES IN PAKISTAN

By

MUHAMMAD NAWAZ SIAL(District Officer Environment)(District Officer Environment)

EPA, Punjab

PREPARATION OF IEE/EIA REPORTS

By

HAFIZ ABDUL GHAFOOR(Social & Environmental Safeguards Specialist)( g p )

The Urban Unit(CPU, Gujranwala)

Co rse ContentsCourse ContentsBackground

Need for Environmental Assessment

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (amended 2012)2012)

IEE/EIA Regulations, 2000

Li f j i i IEE/EIALists of projects requiring IEE/EIA

IEE/EIA Procedure

Format of EA Report

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Need for En ironmental AssessmentNeed for Environmental Assessment

For sustainability of a development project it isFor sustainability of a development project it isimperative that it should be economically viable, sociallyacceptable and environmentally sound. Therefore,Government of Pakistan (GOP) and the funding agencieslike The World Bank has made it obligatory to submit theIEE/EIA report to competent authority for approval priorp p y pp pto implementation.

Legal Background

Pakistan Environmental Protection ActPakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (Amended 2012)

“ An act to provide for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for

the prevention and control of pollution and promotion ofthe prevention and control of pollution and promotion of sustainable development”

Legal Background

Section 12(1) of PEPA, 1997(Amended 2012)

No proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the EPA an IEE, where the project is likely to cause an adversean IEE, where the project is likely to cause an adverse

environmental effect, an EIA, and has obtained approval in respect thereof.

Initial En ironmental E aminationInitial Environmental Examination

IEE. A preliminary environment review of thebl f bl lit ti dreasonably foreseeable qualitative and

quantitative impacts on the environment of aproposed project to determine whether it is likelyp p p j yto cause an adverse environmental effect forrequiring preparation of an environmental impactassessmentassessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA. A study of the effects of a proposed action onthe environment Should be done at the feasibilitythe environment. Should be done at the feasibilitystage of a project.

An environment study comprising collection ofAn environment study comprising collection ofdata, prediction of qualitative and quantitativeimpacts, comparison of alternatives, evaluation

f ti iti ti d tof preventive, mitigation and compensatorymeasures, formulation of environmentalmanagement and training plans and monitoringge e d g p s d o o garrangements, and forming of recommendationsand such other components as may be prescribed.

IEE/EIA REGULATIONS, 2000(SCHEDULES)SCHEDULE-I

(Projects Requiring IEE)SCHEDULE-II

(Projects Requiring EIA)

Hydroelectric Power generation less than Hydroelectric Power generation over 50 MWHydroelectric Power generation less than 50 MW

Hydroelectric Power generation over 50 MW

Thermal Power Generation less than 200 MW

Thermal Power Generation Over 200 MW

Oil & Gas Transmission Systems Wastewater Treatment plants

Housing Schemes Cement and Fertilizer plantsg p

Commercial Buildings (Plazas, Hospitals)Rehabilitation of Sewerage network

Major Roads (New Roads), Landfill sites, Industrial Estates

Any project up to Cost: 5000000 PKR I-Environmentally Sensitive AreasAll projects situated in environmentally sensitive areasJ. Other projects1. Any other project for which filing of an EIA is required by the Federalby t e ede aAgency under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 5.2. Any other project likely to cause an adverse environmental effect

REPORT PREPARATION

Who should be involved?

-Consultant- Proponent- Government Organizations- Environment Professionals

NGO’- NGO’s- Communities

Guidelines for preparation and review of-Guidelines for preparation and review ofEIA/IEE

Screening (does the project require EIA?)

Impact assessment(interpreting the impacts)require EIA?)

Scoping (Identify impacts in Mitigation (what can be done to

(interpreting the impacts)

Scoping (Identify impacts in terms of magnitude and significance)

Mitigation (what can be done to alleviate negative impacts?)

Baseline studies (establish the environmental baseline)

EIS preparation/review (document the EIA findings)

Alternatives (consider the different approaches)

Public consultation(consult general public and NGOs)pp ) ( g p )

Monitoring (monitor impactsImpact prediction (forecast Monitoring (monitor impacts of project)

Impact prediction (forecast the environmental impacts)

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORTExecutive Summary

Project IntroductionProject Introduction

Review of Relevant Legislation and

Guidelines

Project Description

Description of Baseline Environment Conditions.

Impact Assessment & Mitigation Measures

Environment Management & Monitoring Plan

Conclusion and RecommendationsConclusion and Recommendations(Public Hearing & Public Consultation is Mandatory in case of EIA Cases)

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORT

Executive SummaryTitle and location of the proposal

Name of the proponentp p

Brief outline of the proposal

Major Impactsajo pacts

Mitigation and Compensation

Proposed MonitoringProposed Monitoring

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORT

Introduction• Project Proponent• Project Background• Project Need• Project Need• Need for EA Study• Objectives of EA Study• Case Studies• Approach and methodology• Cons ltant introd ction• Consultant introduction

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORT

Project DescriptionName & Type of the /projectLocationNature of areaAlternative ConsideredSize or MagnitudeJurisdictionW t d E i iWastes and Emissions

Project Description (Cont )Project Description (Cont---)Project area and Cost

Process DescriptionProcess Description

Power Requirements

Water Requirements

Labor Force

Parking Facility

Implementation Schedule

Restoration & Rehabilitation of Project at the end of project life

Government Approvals Required

FORMAT OF EA REPORT

Description of Environmental/Baseline Conditions

Physical Environment-geology, soils, water,wind/air, Seismicity

FORMAT OF EA REPORT

Description of Environmental/Baseline Conditions

Biological (Flora & Fauna) fisheries,ti lif ildlif f taquatic life, wildlife, forests,

rare/endangered species etc.

FORMAT OF EA REPORT

Description of Environmental/Baseline Conditions

Socioeconomic environment

Cultural and archaeological resources

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORT

Aspects, Impacts & Mitigation Measures• Construction Phase• Operational Phase

Impacts on Physical Environment

I t Bi l i l E i tImpacts on Biological Environment

Impacts on Socio-Economic Environment

FORMAT OF EA REPORTFORMAT OF EA REPORT

Environment Management PlangMinimize or avoid adverse impacts of project on environment.

EMP provides – plan for effective implementation ofmitigation measures specified in IEE or EIA

Monitoring Plan – What gets monitored gets measured,Monitoring Plan What gets monitored gets measured,what gets measured gets managed, what gets managed getsprotected.

Conclusion & RecommendationsConclusion & Recommendations

Public ConsultationInformation-Consulting-Participating (Why?)

- Provide an opportunity to those who might beaffected to present their ie s and concernsaffected to present their views and concerns

- Providing an opportunity for the public toinfluence the project in a positive mannerue ce t e p oject a pos t ve a e

- Providing better transparency in the EIA process

- Increasing stakeholders confidenceIncreasing stakeholders confidence

Public Participation/Hearing (Under Clause 10)Clause 10)

Public notice in national newspaper be issuedafter confirmation of completenessp

The hearing date shall not be earlier than 30 daysfrom the date of publication of notice

Government Agencies/Departments to beinvolved in the EIA review process

A i id li ff iEPA may issue guidelines to ensure effectivepublic consultation

FILING OF IEE AND EIAFILING OF IEE AND EIA

Application in the name of DG EPA PunjabApplication in the name of DG, EPA, Punjabincluding Project Nature, Production process,Project Cost & area etc.Application, in the form set out in Schedule-IV, Site Map, Ownership proof, Affidavit &Undertaking CNIC of the proponentUndertaking, CNIC of the proponentReview fee (Rs. 15000 for IEE and Rs. 30000 forEIA)Nine paper copies and two electroniccopies of EA

Review of Reports & Environmental Approvalp pp

• Guidelines for Review of Reports• Preliminary Scrutiny under clause 9• Preliminary Scrutiny under clause 9 • Review of IEE/EIA Reports under clause 11• Any additional information Required• SIR of DOE• Minutes of Public Hearing • Brief/Summary y• Technical Review Committee • Decision (Approved-Deferred-Decline/Rejects)• NOC/Environmental Approval• NOC/Environmental Approval……..• Validity of E/A (3-Years)

Operation Phase NOCOperation Phase NOC

Compliance under clause 19 of IEE/EIA Regulations, 2000Non Compliance or any ComplaintPersonal HearinggDirectionsShow Cause NoticeNOC Cancellation under clause 20 of IEE/EIANOC Cancellation under clause 20 of IEE/EIA Regulations, 2000EPO (Section-16)Compliance of EPOTrial in Environmental Tribunal

DO NOT CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT READY TO FACEASSESSMENT ….READY TO FACE

• Global Warming• Ozone Layer Depletion• Ozone Layer Depletion• Acid Rain• Air Pollution• Air Pollution• Water Pollution• Noise PollutionNoise Pollution• Solid wastes

LETS WORK TOGETHER FOR A GREENER AND SAFERGREENER AND SAFER

PAKISTAN

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