Overview of Environmental and Social Safeguards

Environmental Management Plan Checklist for Simple Civil

Works

Dushanbe, Sept. 28- Oct. 01 2009

Presenter: Esma Kreso Presentation prepared by Ruxandra Floroiu

Role of EMP Checklist

Minor rehabilitation or small-scale works in building construction, in health, education and public services sectors (Env. Category “B”)

Alternative to current EMP format (OP/BP 4.01)

Practical, streamlined approach to prepare an EMP that is compatible with the WB OP 4.01 requirements; integrated in bidding documents

Simplified format to meet WB requirements

Content of EMP Checklist

1. General Project and Site information2. Environmental and Social Safeguards

Information related to project investments

3. Mitigation Measures (Plan) of possible effects

4. Monitoring Actions (Plan)

(2), (3) + (4) – included in bidding documents and properly supervised during project implementation

General Project and Site Info Project location, physical characteristics

Administrative framework and current legislation applicable to project investments

Technical project content

Institutional Capacity building program

Public consultation

Environmental and Social Safeguards Information

Simple environmental and social screening in an “Yes/No” format for possible environmental impacts related to proposed project investments

Mitigation Measures

Activities performed by Contractors during the construction phase to prevent and minimize possible negative impacts on the environment and people

Waste management; soil water and air pollution; cultural resources; traffic safety; natural habitats; worker’s safety

Monitoring Plan Measurements of specific parameters taken

based on agreed schedule (including frequency, location, responsibility)

Related to the proposed mitigation measures Applicable during the preparation, construction

and operation phases

Approximate costs for monitoring activities

Clear description of institutional responsibility

EMP Checklist Supervision

Focus on: Actions needed in case of project

changes – review of mitigation measures; institutional assignments; baseline studies to address mitigation changes

Adoption of mitigation measures Implementation of monitoring plan

and clauses provided in contracts and bidding documents

Coordination among institutions responsible for EMP

Thank you