GREATER ACCRA RESILIENT AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) OF PROPOSED LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION AT AYIDAN IN

THE GA WEST DISTRICT OF THE GREATER ACCRA REGION.

1. IntroductionOne of the major challenges facing authorities of Accra is the collection and disposal of solid waste. The growth in population of the city has outpaced the rate of provision of infrastructure for solid waste management. An estimated 3,000 tonnes of waste is produced in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) daily and about 30 percent of this is left uncollected. Although waste collection has improved over the years, waste disposal capacity is lagging. Existing dumpsites and landfill sites are overwhelmed by the volumes of waste resulting in their closure or ineffective operations. For instance, a technical audit of operation and maintenance management of the Kpone landfill site (the largest landfill site in Greater Accra) carried out in 2015 indicated that receive solid waste inflow far beyond its designated capacity and receiving zones. At current intake (averagely 1000 tonnes per day) and operational procedures, the Kpone site lacks the capacity to receive the large volumes of solid waste generated in Accra-Tema and its environs. Added to this limited capacity at Kpone landfill site is the closure of other waste dump sites in the city such as Abloragyei and Old Fadama as they outlive their capacities.

There is an urgent need for extending the solid waste disposal capacity in the city. The government, through the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), is seeking to acquire sites with large enough capacities to be developed into engineered landfill sites and solid waste dump sites. The MSWR has acquired a 65-hectare land at Ayidan in the Ga West Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region for the construction and operation of an engineered land fill site to receive municipal solid waste from GAMA.

As part of project planning and in compliance with Ghana’s environmental regulations, the MSWR intends to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the proposed land fill site and produce an Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS) consistent with the Environmental Assessment Regulation of 1999, LI 1652. The Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999 (LI 1652) states that where the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines that significant adverse environmental impact is likely to result from the activities of an undertaking, the applicant shall be asked to submit an environmental impact statement on the undertaking in order that the environmental impact of the proposed undertaking can be assessed. Under Schedule 2 (Regulation 3) of LI 1652, construction of municipal solid waste landfill facility is included in the undertakings for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory.

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), intends to contract a consulting firm (hereinafter referred to as the Consultant) to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and produce ESIS Report of the project.

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2. BackgroundThe Government of Ghana has signed a financing agreement with the World Bank to finance the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The Bank’s support would be financed by an IDA Credit of US$200 million. The development objective of the project is to strengthen flood and solid waste management, and provision of public services to targeted vulnerable communities in Odaw basin in Greater Accra Region. The project will adopt a phased approach to improvement of drainage and solid waste management in Odaw basin, focusing on improving the resilience and living conditions of targeted low-income urban dwellers. Specifically, the project will support the following components:

Component 1: Climate Resilient Drainage and Flood Mitigation MeasuresThis component, to be led by Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH), includes structural improvements of drainage systems, and flood water management through upstream water conservation, development of flood retention areas, as well as improving early flood warning and response capacity in Greater Accra Region. Specific activities to be implemented under this component include:

Improvements in urban drainage and flood management in Odaw drainage basin through dredging and de-silting of the Odaw channel;

Improvement of drainage systems (i.e. widening of Odaw river mouth; lining of major drainage channels; and construction of selected secondary channels in the Accra Metropolitan Area);

Development of flood water retention areas; and Improvements in flood response systems through better infrastructure for flood

forecasting and warning systems.

Component 2: Solid Waste Management Capacity Improvements Activities under component 2, which is under the purview of MSWR, are community-focused, targeting areas that have been selected for investment in drainage and sanitation. Sub-activities under this component include:

Improving community-level solid waste management through provision of waste bins and skips and technical services for solid waste collection;

Community mobilization and awareness raising; The application of a results-based incentive approach to enhance waste management and

good sanitation practices; and Improving solid waste management capacity in Greater Accra by identifying, assessing

and improving waste recycling, treatment and disposal facilities.

Component 3: Participatory Upgrading of Targeted Flood Prone Low-income Communities, and Local Government Support This component will be led jointly by Ministry of Zongo Development (MICZD) and Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD). The first part of the component, to be

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implemented by MICZD, will identify highly flood-prone informal settlements and Zongos to benefit from participatory community upgrading. Sub-activities under this component include:

Participatory community upgrading in selected flood prone areas within the Odaw drainage basin through upgrading of basic infrastructure and services through geospatial and social vulnerability diagnostics;

Improving city integration by improving access roads between inner cities and CBDs; Identifying and improving flood warning preparedness activities; and Participatory resettlement involving low income informal settlements aimed at providing

support for safe housing.

Component 4: Project Management and Planning This component will support project management activities of implementing entities and preparatory studies for subsequent phases of the GARID project.

Specifically, this component will support activities including: Technical assistance, equipment, training and operating costs for the Project Coordination

Unit (PCU), Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in implementing agencies, and Municipal Planning and Coordination Unit (MPCUs) in MMAs;

Establishing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system;

Training of the implementing agencies in environmental and social management, grievance redressal, procurement and financial management; and

Provide funds to undertake feasibility studies and prepare detailed designs for implementation and other studies identified and agreed during implementation.

Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) The CERC will allow for the rapid reallocation of funding between Project components, following an emergency. CERC will strengthen the level of disaster preparedness by eliminating the need for time-consuming bureaucracy in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, when the government is in urgent need of quick liquidity.

3. Objective of the Assignment The main objective of this assignment is to undertake an environmental and social impact assessment of the proposed landfill project and produce an ESIA Report. The ESIA will provide decision makers at the MSWR, EPA and the World Bank with sufficient information to determine, on environmental and social grounds, the acceptance, modification or rejection of the project for authorization, financing and implementation. It will also provide the basis for guiding subsequent actions, which will ensure that the project is carried out in sustainable manner.

The environmental consultant shall, as a minimum, address the following facility requirements within their environmental assessment of systems as designed by the engineering consultant based on their analysis of mitigation measures of potential environmental impacts. The facility design would typically provide for:

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Drainage and sanitation facilities. Accommodation for workers to change clothing, wash, eat and rest. Buffer zones and operational controls to handle noise, odor and dust, as well as to meet

aesthetic needs compatible with the surrounding environs. Access, internal roads and traffic management systems for safe and efficient flow of

traffic for trucks into and out of, as well as within, the facility. Safe and efficient unloading of collection and/or transfer vehicles at the working face. Construction of refuse cells to handle incoming wastes, one day at a time, so that all

landfilled wastes are covered except those from the current day of operation. Simple open-air composting of suitable wastes, with composting capacity of up to 25

percent of total incoming solid waste. Organized recycling so that landfill operations are not disrupted and the health and safety

of workers is protected. Composting, with compost to be used as part of cover material. Collection, treatment, and discharge systems for all leachate contaminated waters so as to

meet discharge requirements to support the water quality needs of the receiving water body and any down gradient receiving waters.

Collection, ventilation, and, as needed, flaring systems for all landfill gases to meeting environmental, health and safety needs of the workers and surrounding residential community.

Office and record-keeping facilities for site supervisors and support staff, as well as for training and meetings.

Fencing and gate control facilities, including weighbridges, to secure the site and adequately manage all solid waste accounting and enable performance monitoring of all incoming vehicles.

Parking and workshop facilities, as appropriate, for landfill equipment which will serve the facility.

Washing facilities for the landfill equipment, and collection and transfer vehicles. Design of the civil and electro-mechanical works so that they will have a minimum life of

25 years and be able to withstand foreseeable seismic and climatic events. Design of the facilities so that all construction tasks are clearly explained, to-be-built

facilities are drawn with adequate details, and quality control measures are fully identified.

Develop an operating and maintenance manual to enable site preparation, landfill cell construction, soil cover, leachate treatment, gas management, record-keeping activities, closure activities, and environmental monitoring (during landfilling and post-closure) to be conducted in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

Design of the civil and electro-mechanical works so that they will have a minimum life of 25 years and be able to withstand foreseeable seismic and climatic events.

Design of the facilities so that all construction tasks are clearly explained, to-be-built facilities are drawn with adequate details, and quality control measures are fully identified.

Conduct environmental analysis and develop mitigation measures to address the findings of the environmental impact assessment findings, as well as to address the findings of local consultation efforts being conducted under separate terms of reference.

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Develop an operating and maintenance manual: site preparation, landfill cell construction, soil cover, leachate treatment, gas management, record-keeping activities, closure activities, and environmental monitoring (during landfilling and post-closure) to be conducted in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

Develop health and safety measures to protect workers, visitors and surrounding residents during construction, operation, closure, and environmental monitoring activities associated with implementation of the sanitary landfill.

Specific objectives of the assignment are to:

a. Identify and assess potential environmental and social impacts that are likely to emanate from the construction, operation and decommissioning of the proposed land fill facility;

b. Analyze alternative sites, infrastructure and interventions that may pose less environmental and social damage than the proposed landfill project;

c. Estimate the number of potential project-affected-persons and assess the likely impacts on them;

d. Recommend feasible and cost-effective measures and processes to mitigate potential adverse environmental and social impacts that could emanate during project construction and operation;

e. Prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for mitigating the potential negative environmental and social impacts of the proposed project during construction and operation, including cost estimates, time horizons, and institutional arrangements. The ESMP should draw lessons from the environmental and social performance of past and existing landfill sites;

f. Prepare an Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan, which includes measurable monitoring indicators, institutional arrangements, time horizons and cost estimates related to the monitoring of the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, and

g. Identify capacity building needs and recommend action to strengthen MSWR and the Ga West Municipal Assembly (GWMA) for ensuring sustained environmental and social compliance monitoring.

The analysis, recommendations, and reporting of the environmental and social impacts of the project should be consistent with the relevant laws, regulations and guidelines of Ghana, and the Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies of the World Bank. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Waste Management Facilities should also be taken into account.

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4. Scope of Services

The Consultant will work with the GARID Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) and Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to facilitate the registration of the proposed project with the EPA.

The EIA team and engineering designers (which is a separate consultancy) are expected to exchange information so that the eventual design and operating and closure plans reflect the accepted mitigation and monitoring measures.

The environmental and social assessment assignment shall be carried out in two phases – Phase 1: Scoping Study and Phase 2: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

Phase 1: Scoping StudyThe Consultant will undertake a scoping study of the proposed project to define the scope of the ESIA. The scoping study will apply the Environmental and Social Risks Screening Tool of the Project (see project ESMF), identify and categorize the environmental and social issues that need to be addressed in the ESIA, considering the specific context in which the project will be implemented. The Consultant will identify the most relevant and significant environmental and social issues of concern with the aim to focusing on them in the ESIA and develop a draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the ESIA. Among others, the scoping report would contain:

The list of stakeholders, the method(s) employed in stakeholder consultations and a summary of concerns raised by the stakeholders. The database of stakeholders will be compiled; this will be updated during the ESIA phase. The consultant will prepare a record of stakeholder interests, concerns, comments and suggestions in the form of an Issues Response Report, which will serve as a guide for continuous consultation during the ESIA. A Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) will also be prepared for implementation during the ESIA phase to facilitate a comprehensive engagement of relevant stakeholders. The SEP should address considerations for information disclosure, public consultation, and participation of locals in future assessment and design activities.

Specialist studies: The Consultant will list all field studies that will be conducted during the ESIA to establish the baseline biophysical and human environments and to aid in the identification and assessment of potential environmental and social impacts;

Project alternatives: The Consultant will present alternatives considered in relation to the location, design, construction and operation of the proposed land fill site;

Issues of significant environmental and social concern: The Consultant will provide an indication of the most appropriate impact identification and evaluation methodologies to be used in the ESIA. Particular attention should be paid to the (direct, indirect and cumulative) impacts that are likely to be the most significant, considering the location of the site, sensitivity of the environment, human settlements and related activities, the pressures resulting from the project and the expectations of the stakeholders. Based on these considerations, the Consultant should identify and assess potential impacts on the baseline biophysical and human environments;

The activities, schedule and budget for the ESIA study, and Draft Terms of Reference for the ESIA.

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The data/information provided at this stage could be preliminary but should give indications as to the detailed analysis and discussions to be carried out during the ESIA stage.

Phase 2: Detailed ESIA

The scope of the ESIA study will be agreed with the MSWR, EPA and World Bank, based on the results of the scoping study, particularly the Terms of Reference. The specific tasks to be undertaken during the ESIA are presented below.

Task 1: Specialist Studies/SurveysFor purposes of the establishing the baseline and predicting potential impacts, the following field investigations will be undertaken by the Consultant: Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity Assessment: Conduct flora and Fauna survey to identify all

potential species located on the subject site and where applicable surrounds. Collect data about the existing flora and fauna (rare species, endangered habitats) within the proposed. This should determine the potential impacts of a proposed development on the identified species.

Air quality monitoring assessment: to assess the occupational and public health and safety implications of air quality (dust deposition, PM10, landfill gas) on the site. The baseline assessment would include the review of available meteorological data. The potential impact of emissions from the proposed landfill on the surrounding environment would be evaluated through the compilation of an emissions inventory and subsequent dispersion modelling;

Noise Impact Assessment: conduct noise impact assessment to estimate any potential noise impact on the existing ambient noise condition in the surrounding area of the proposed landfill site;

Surface Water Resource Assessment. To identify sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands and rivers systems that are located in close proximity to the project site and could potentially be impacted on by activities at the site;

Geophysical Assessment: Conduct geophysical surveys to detect any sub-surface geological structures such as fracture zones and faults that may exist in the bedrock and contact zones between different geological formations.

Geohydrological Assessment: Conduct geohydrological assessments to determine the potential impact of the landfill on groundwater and the associated risks to groundwater during the construction and operational phases of the project.

Traffic Impact Assessment: A detailed traffic impact analysis to investigate the traffic impact of the proposed landfill onto the immediate surrounding road network and its site access(s) and further determine whether it is necessary to implement any road and/or intersection improvements to mitigate the anticipated traffic impact.

Ecological Assessment: Conduct biological field studies to assess whether there are significant species or habitat at the site and identify agricultural activities. Delineate any on-site wetlands by soils and plant species. Evaluate the structure, composition and conservation value of the vegetation and faunal assemblages on the project site, and

Cultural Impact Assessment: Gather information from available sources and interviews regarding the socio-economic and cultural heritage and background of the resident population surrounding the site and places of cultural significance.

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The study shall cover the defined Area of Influence (and at least an area of a minimum radius of 1,000 meters from the boundary of the proposed landfill location) for purposes of aesthetic, terrestrial, atmospheric pollution issues. The study shall cover the watershed and aquifer areas from the landfill to any downgradient receiving waters (shallow and deep groundwater, as well as fresh and/or saltwater surface waters). Furthermore, the study shall include the receiving waters of the outfall from the wastewater treatment plant in which leachate shall be treated. The study area will include the route of direct waste haul and transfer from Accra to the landfill (i.e., across existing or planned roads) as well as the potential impact in neighboring communities, including farms.

Task 2: Description of the Proposed Landfill SiteThe Consultant will liaise with MSWR for information/data to describe the proposed landfill site. A review of project documents and discussions with officials of MSWR will be important sources of information/data. Using information from any studies on siting, site confirmation, preliminary design, and environmental assessments conducted earlier the project description would cover, but not limited to:

1. Infrastructure of service area: The service area (number of inhabitants, residential areas, land use, including

previous use over the last 20-50 years, industrial areas, transfer stations); The size, location, distance and direct haul routes and transfer routes from various

waste centers to the sanitary landfill, including any new access roads that may need to be built.

2. Adjoining land uses such as communities and demographic characteristics, agricultural and other land uses, topographical features, and existing infrastructure;

The demographic setting of the landfill location; The surrounding topography and land use characteristics and proximity to residential

neighborhoods from the proposed landfill, including past land use patterns, whether agriculture, forestry, in the case of a military site specifically how site was used over past 50 years and impact of that use;

The overall direction of groundwater flow, drinking water recharge areas downstream of the location, and receiving waters into which groundwater and leachate treatment plant would discharge;

Meteorological data regarding wind directions, precipitation and net infiltration; General geology and biodiversity setting

3. Facts about the landfill development: A description of the responsible parties, including organization structure and staffing

for the landfill development; Conceptual design addressing site layout, access and haul roads, cross-sections, and

construction methods, receiving facilities, cell construction, hydrology and drainage design, containment, leachate and landfill gas collection and management facilities, mitigative measures, monitoring systems, and final closure plans, monitoring systems for leachate and landfill gas emissions as well as the buffer zone;

Associated infrastructure such as transfer stations, general waste cells designated for the disposal of waste, waste sorting facility or area for recyclables; access roads and weighbridges;

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Notional construction and operation schedules, including scheduling of site preparation, cell construction, cover material stockpile development and maintenance, interim road development of each phase of landfill development.

Operations concepts for waste types and quantities which might be allowed to be received, including special handling requirements for yard wastes, bulky wastes (tires, appliances, mattresses, etc.), construction/demolition debris, dewatered wastewater treatment plant sludges, batteries, and selected medical wastes;

Operations concepts for handling of waste types and quantities which are not expected to be allowed to be received, including hazardous industrial wastes, untreated septic tank or cesspit contents, and surgical wastes;

Conceptual health and safety plans; Conceptual final closure procedures; and Conceptual monitoring plans (short- and long-term).

4. Confirmation and consultation program with affected peoples in area;

Task 3: Review of Legal and Institutional FrameworkThe Consultant will review relevant policies, legislation, regulations, and institutional frameworks which are applicable to (or have implications for) the proposed landfill project. The Consultant will discuss the legislation and regulations that have informed the ESIA, including the environmental assessment and permitting process. It is important that the Consultant discusses the applicability of the following standards/guidelines to the project:

Guidelines for the Development and Management of Landfills in Ghana; Ghana Standards for Environment and Health Protection – Requirements for Effluent

Discharge (GS 1212, 2019); Ghana Standards for Environment and Health Protection – Requirements for Ambient Air

Quality and Point Source/Stack Emissions (GS 1236, 2019); Ghana Standards for Health Protection – Requirements for Ambient Noise Control (GS

1222, 2018); Ghana Standards for Acoustics - Guide for Measurement of Outdoor A-Weighted Sound

Levels (GS 1258, 2018), and Ghana Standards for Environment and Health Protection – Requirements for motor

vehicle emissions (GS 1219, 2018).

The Consultant will also review the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard policies which apply to the project. The Consultant will formulate recommendations on how to close gaps that might exist between Ghana’s environmental policies, laws, regulatory and institutional frameworks and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social policies and standards.

Task 4: Baseline Biophysical and Human EnvironmentsEstablishing a solid baseline of the project’s area of influence is key to the ESIA. The baseline will present a foundation on which to assess project impacts and inform judgements about the sensitivity, vulnerability and/or importance of resources/receptors.

The Consultant will collect as much primary environmental and social baseline data/information as relevant to the assessment, supplementing this with available secondary data as necessary. In doing this, the consultant will also define the Direct Area of Influence (AoI) as well as the

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Indirect Area of Influence of the proposed project. Maps of appropriate scale covering the Direct and Indirect AoI shall be provided. The environmental baseline study would include a description of the current state of the environment in the AoI, focusing on those aspects that can be influenced by the project. If appropriate, the Consultant should also consider those conditions that could influence the efficiency or sustainability of the project.

The description of the baseline conditions would include, but not limited to:i. Physical Environment Meteorological data and trends; Geology; Soil Resources; Topography; Surface and Ground Water Resources; Air Quality; Noise and Vibration; Aesthetic Resources.

ii. Biological Environment Vegetation/Flora; Terrestrial Wildlife/Fauna; Ecosystems: Terrestrial, Wetlands, Aquatic, Marine; Endangered or Threatened Species and Habitats; Conservation and Protected Areas; Ecological Sensitivity.

iii. Social‐Economic‐Cultural Environment

Demography: Communities and Population Characteristics; Employment and Unemployment Characteristics Health and safety characteristics (ten-top diseases, health facilities, services provided by

health facilities, etc) Land use and Land Cover including determining ecosystem services Waste management practices and facilities; Infrastructure (Water, Sanitation, Electricity and Roads); Traffic Conditions; Socio‐Economic Conditions; Cultural, Archeological, Religious and Historical Resources; Employment patterns, labor and gender relations (including existing patterns of gender-

based violence sexual exploitation and abuse/sexual harassment), Poverty and vulnerability in the area, and

Security. Potential Risk of Discrimination.

As part of establishing the baseline, the Consultant will establish existing levels of greenhouse gases to set the stage for monitoring potential land fill gases.Task 5: Analysis of Alternatives

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The Consultant will discuss in detail a reasonable range of alternatives that were examined in the course of developing the proposed project and identify other alternatives which would achieve the same project objectives. The analysis of alternatives would consider, among others:

Site selection, considering, among others, estimation of potential project-affected-persons and the likely impacts on them;

Design or layout of the landfill site aimed at creating optimum airspace: Construction techniques inclusive of sourcing cover material; Land fill gas management technologies; Leachate management methods, and Operation and maintenance procedures.

The alternatives should include the “No Project” Alternative, i.e. the alternative of not carrying out the project, in order to demonstrate environmental conditions without the land fill site. The ‘No project’ alternative will be considered as a benchmark for predicting the project’s environmental impacts. The other alternatives should be compared in terms of potential environmental and social impacts; suitability under local conditions, and institutional, training, and monitoring requirements. When describing the impacts, indicate which are permanent, temporary, reversible, irreversible or unavoidable and which can be mitigated. To the extent possible, quantify the costs and benefits of each alternative, incorporating the estimated costs of any associated mitigating measures. Identify the preferred alternative and provide justification for the selection.

Task 6: Stakeholder Consultation and EngagementThe Consultant will build on the consultation and engagement activities and outcomes from the scoping phase of the assignment with the aim of engaging comprehensively with stakeholders. The SEP prepared at the scoping phase will be implemented at the ESIA preparation phase and further extended through the construction and operation phases. It is expected that the consultation activities to be undertaken during this work will be carefully planned and agreed with the MSWR and PCU in advance of going to site, including the observance of COVID-19 safety protocols. Materials to be used during stakeholder engagement (including a ‘key messages’ document) will need to be agreed in advance with the MSWR and PCU and all engagement activities fully documented.

The Consultant should identify key stakeholders. The Consultant will pay special attention to engaging with and soliciting the concerns and views of the traditional authority of the project area, the owners of the land for the project, potential project-affected-persons, women and youth, and residents of communities within the AoI. The consultations will also seek information from the youth on potential future roles in the landfill site. The Ga West District Assembly and any NGOs or CBOs operating in the project area should also be engaged with. The Issues and Response Report should be updated.

Due to the size and location of the proposed project site in a rural setting, the Consultant will seek to gather as much information as possible on places and features as well as practices of historical, cultural and religious significance such as cemeteries and sacred groves as well as

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festivals and traditional rituals The Consultant will also provide a base map of all these historical, cultural and religious sites as well as a list of their geo-locations.

The Consultant’s approach or methodology to stakeholder consultation and engagement should provide stakeholders with the opportunity to verify that their issues or concerns were considered in the assessment and to comment on the findings of the assessment, including proposed mitigation and enhancement measures contained in the draft ESIA Report. At least, two rounds of consultations should be conducted.

Should the EPA decide to hold public hearing on any of the proposed project, the Consultant will prepare the required documents and lead the presentation on the project ESIA. The Consultant will take notes of issues raised and responses offered at the public hearing as well as action steps. The Consultant will prepare a report on the public hearing, which will be incorporated into the ESIA Report.

Based on the outcomes of the consultations, the Consultant will develop a Grievance Redress Mechanism so that the project would have an effective procedure in place to resolve concerns promptly during the construction and operational phases.

Task 7: Identification and Assessment of Potential Impacts The Consultant will identify and assess potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed landfill site at the Pre-construction, Construction, Operational and Decommissioning stages. Significant potential environmental impacts (direct and indirect) must be identified, making use of impact identification methodologies proposed in the scoping study.

Impact identification should take into consideration factors such as the project site, the sensitivity of the environment, the legislative framework, the pressures resulting from the project and the expectations of stakeholders. The identification of environmental and social impacts should also be informed by, but not necessarily be limited to, the following aspects of the project:

Project location; Project land-take, general layout and potential involuntary resettlement; Project activities (under pre-construction, construction, operation and decommissioning); Potential polluting discharges (such dust, odours, leachate, and noise); Birds, vermin and insects; Emissions to surface water and groundwater; Emissions to soil; Production of landfill gases; Solid and hazardous waste management; Health and safety of workers; Health and safety of communities/residents; Gender-Based Violence (GBV)/Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) – access for

potential for construction and operation activities to cause or exacerbate GBV/SEA risks; and

Access and transport.

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The impacts should be described according to their nature and characteristics: Positive or negative; Direct and indirect; Temporary or permanent; Short, medium or long-term; Reversible or irreversible; Cumulative; Residual.

Task 8: Mitigation and Management MeasuresThe Consultant will propose measures aimed at avoiding, minimizing or mitigating the adverse impacts of the project. Measures must also be proposed to enhance any positive impacts. These measures must be technically feasible, socially acceptable (i.e. they must take into account the views of the main stakeholders) and cost-effective. The mitigation and enhancement measures will be specifically tailored to the impacts in order to achieve the aim of avoiding or limiting the negative effects of the construction and operation of the proposed landfill site.

Due to the size and location of the proposed project site in a rural setting, the Consultant will prepare “chance find” procedures for use if unanticipated archaeological, historical and sacred sites or materials are encountered during construction works. In the case of GBV/SEA risks, GARID will consult with the World Bank to undertake service provider mapping and determine mitigation measures to be implemented during construction and operation of the landfill site.

Task 9: Preparation of Environmental Management Plan The ESMP is a document that identifies the actions needed to implement the mitigation and enhancement measures recommended by ESIA, including environmental monitoring required during the construction and operational phases of the project. The ESMP should clearly translate the recommended proposals from the ESIA into an operational plan.

The Consultant will prepare and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) which should contain a set of mitigation, enhancement, monitoring, and institutional measures (including cost estimates, time horizons and responsibilities for their implementation) to be taken during preconstruction/design, construction, operation and decommissioning phases to eliminate adverse environmental and social impacts, offset them, or reduce them to acceptable levels, or to enhance positive impacts.

The ESMP of the project should comprise a table/matrix showing, among others, the activities, the impacts, the objectives, the targets/expected results, budgets, time frame and responsibilities for the implementation of those measures. Institutional arrangements, including responsibilities, role of the environmental authorities, role and participation of stakeholders, for the implementation of the ESMP and for environmental monitoring should also be outlined.

To support the ESMP, the Consultant will recommend and provide, as annexes, outlines of related management plans that will have to be developed and implemented by contractors during the construction and operational phases of the project. The plans include:

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Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan; Operations Environmental and Social Management Plan to include disposal cell and

waste cover soil management aimed at the final landfill landform development; Leachate Management Plan; Landfill Gas Management; Litter Management Plan; Odour Management Plan; Traffic Management Plan; Pest Infestation Management Plan; Occupational Health and Safety Plan; Emergency Response Plan; GBV/SEA Prevention and Management Plan, and Plant and Equipment Management Plan.

Task 10: Development of an Environmental and Social Monitoring PlanThe Consultant will develop an Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of mitigation and enhancement measures during the construction and operation phases of the project. The plan will include appropriate indicators, frequency of monitoring, responsibility for monitoring, means to gather and analyse relevant data and the system for reporting results. The monitoring plan will enable the EPA, MSWR and PCU to confirm the accuracy of the impact assessment and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures contained in the ESIS.

The monitoring indicators would relate to, among others, Volumes/quantities of waste received at the land fill site; Composition of waste received; Utilization of cover material and material balance; Utilization of airspace and compaction achieved; Quality and quantity of leachate; Groundwater quality; Surface water quality; Landfill gas inventory; Presence of scavengers; Accidents and incidents, including fire incidents; Occupational health and safety, and Public health and safety.

The monitoring plan shall make every effort to outline monitoring procedures and indicator parameters which are uncomplicated and inexpensive to measure and easy to evaluate.

Task 11: Decommissioning and Closure PlanThe Consultant will prepare a Decommissioning and Closure Plan to serve as a guide for the formal closure and rehabilitation of the landfill site. The term ‘decommissioning’ is used to describe the range of actions necessary to remove or make safe components of the land fill, and to restore the area occupied by the land fill, to the benefit of other land users. The objective of

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the plan should be to guide the use of the site during the lifetime of the landfill toward a desirable end use state that minimizes environmental risk, social risk, and financial or economic risk. The closure plan should take all closure requirements into account.

The landfill closure plan would specify the implementation of requirements for closure of the landfill and would typically include details of rehabilitation measures, management, inspection, monitoring and maintenance of the site after it is closed. The closure plan will be prepared in line with the guidance documents on best practice for closure of waste management facilities, such as EPA’s Guidelines for the Development and Management of Landfills in Ghana, and IFC’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Waste Management Facilities.

Task 12: Review of Institutional Capacity to Implement Environmental and Social Impact Assessment RecommendationsThe Consultant will review the capacities of MSWR, and GWDA to manage and monitor the sustainability (environmental and social) aspect of the construction and operation of the proposed landfill site. The Consultant will recommend steps to build or enhance capacities to ensure that the management and monitoring plans in the ESIS are implemented effectively.

5. Deliverables

The following reports shall be prepared and presented by the Consultant to MSWR through the PCU:

i. Inception ReportThe Inception Report will essentially be a report on, among others:

Activities undertaken since the signing of contract; Data/information collected during the inception phase and any identified gaps; Project documents reviewed and any additional literature required for the study; Preliminary findings in the project area; Meetings held and the outcomes; Preliminary cost table of relevant laboratory tests; laboratories where test will be

conducted; confirmation that these service providers have requisite certifications to conduct the required test;

Any changes in the methodology, scope of the study, Changes in technical team (if any), and A detailed work plan.

The Consultant will submit three (3) hard copies and an electronic copy (in Word and pdf) of the Inception Report within two (2) weeks from the Commencement Date of the contract. The Inception Report will be reviewed by the MSWR, PCU and the World Bank’s Safeguard Specialists within one (1) week of submission.

ii. Scoping Report

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A Scoping Report Outline as provided by EPA is presented in annex 1 as a guide. The Consultant will prepare and submit Eight (8) hard copies and an electronic copy of the Scoping Report (in Word and pdf) to MSWR/PCU within six (6) weeks from the Commencement Date of the contract (i.e, 4 weeks after submission of the Inception Report) for review and approval by the EPA, MSWR, and the World Bank. The EPA will review and communicate its comments on the Scoping Report within 15 working days.

iii. Draft Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS)

Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Statement as provided by EPA are presented in annex 2. The Consultant will prepare and submit eight (8) hard copies and an electronic copy (in Word and pdf) of the draft ESIS to MSWR/PCU, within ten (10) weeks after the MSWR/PCU provide the Consultant with a compilation of review comments on the Scoping Report and indicate agreement with the Terms of Reference. The EPA will review and communicate its comments on the draft ESIS within 25 working days.

iv. Final Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS)The main and final deliverable of this assignment will be an updated Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS) on the proposed landfill site at Ayidan, with associated annexes. The Consultant will submit six (6) hard copies and an electronic copy (in Word and pdf) of the final ESIS to MSWR/PCU, within four (4) weeks after receipt of the compilation of review comments on the draft ESIS from the PCU.

The deliverables and time schedules are presented in the table below:

Reports Time schedule No. of copies of Report

1 Inception Report To be submitted within 2 weeks from Commencement Date of contract

Three (3) hard copies and a soft copy

2 Scoping Report To be submitted within 4 weeks after submission of the Inception Report

Eight (8) hard copies and a soft copy

3 Draft ESIS To be submitted within 10 weeks from date of acceptance of the Scoping Report

Eight (8) hard copies and a soft copy

4 Final ESIS To be submitted within 4 weeks after Consultant is provided with review comments on draft ESIS

Six (6) hard copies and a soft copy

6. Required ExpertiseThe Consulting firm/Consultant must be a legally registered consulting firm. Other characteristics of the Consultant include:

Must have been in the business of undertaking environmental and social impact assessment over a period of not less than 10 years;

Should be registered with a relevant environmental regulatory institution;

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Must have past experience in undertaking ESIA on landfill sites or related sanitation/solid waste management projects, and

Must have requisite management in place.

The Consultant will field a team of specialists, as indicated below, under the leadership and supervision of a Lead Consultant. The CVs of the specialists should be included in the proposal.

i. Lead ConsultantThe lead Consultant must possess a degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, Development Planning or in a related discipline. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. In addition, the lead must:

Be recognized by Ghana’s EPA or any other regulatory institution(s) as an ESIA Consultant;

Demonstrate proven and documented working experience with Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards;

Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in undertaking ESIA; Have led the ESIA of, at least, 20 projects; Have led the ESIA of, at least, 3 sanitation-related projects approved by the EPA, one of

which must be a landfill site; Be a member of a professional body or association of impact assessment practitioners; Experience in working on Ghana government project(s), and Proficiency in English and a local language

ii. Social Development SpecialistThe Social Development Specialist must have a degree in Sociology, Social Science, Development Planning or a related discipline. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. The Social Development Specialist must also:

Have, at least, 10 years of relevant experience in the field of social development; Have working knowledge of Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and

procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards; Have received training in environmental and social safeguards; Have been involved in the ESIA of, at least, 10 projects, 2 of which must be sanitation-

related; Proficiency in English and a local language.

iii. Environmental Quality SpecialistThe Environmental Specialist must have a degree in Environmental Chemistry, Ecology or related field. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. The Specialist must also:

Have, at least, 10 years of relevant experience in the collection and analysis of environmental data and the management of environmental impacts;

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Have working knowledge of Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards;

Have received training in environmental and social safeguards; Have been involved in the ESIA of, at least, 10 projects, 2 of which must be sanitation-

related; Proficiency in English and a local language.

iv. Sanitation SpecialistThe Sanitation Specialist must have a degree in Sanitation Management, Environmental Engineering or related field. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. The Specialist must:

Have working experience of, at least, 10 years in sanitation management, preferably in landfill site management or solid waste management.

Have working knowledge of Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards;

Have received training in environmental and safeguards; Have been involved in the ESIA of, at least, 10 projects, 2 of which must be sanitation-

related; Proficiency in English and a local language.

v. Drainage SpecialistThe Drainage Specialist must have a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. The Specialist must also:

Have working experience of, at least, 10 years in the design, and management of drainage facilities and the management of liquid waste.

Have working knowledge of Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards;

Have received training in environmental and social safeguards; Have been involved in the ESIA of, at least, 10 projects, 2 of which must be sanitation-

related; Proficiency in English and a local language.

vi. Health and Safety SpecialistThe Health and Safety Specialist must have a degree in health and safety or a related field. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. The Specialist must also:

Have working experience of, at least, 10 years in public and occupational health and safety;

Have working knowledge of Ghana’s environmental assessment regulations and procedures and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards;

Have received NEBOSH Certification Training; Have been involved in the ESIA of, at least, 10 projects, 2 of which must be related to

sanitation; Proficiency in English and a local language.

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7. Reporting relationship The Consultant shall submit the Inception Report, Scoping Report, draft ESIS and final ESIS under official cover letter to MSWR, attention to the GARID Project Coordinator, in a timely manner. The PCU will facilitate the submission of the reports to the EPA, the World Bank, implementing ministries and other relevant institutions for review.

8. Duration of Contract The Contract will be for 15 man-months over a period of 20 weeks.

9. Client’s InputThe MSWR and/or GARID PCU will provide the Consultant with the following:

i. Any available documents on the proposed landfill site, including site plan, layout plan, conceptual designs, etc;

ii. GARID Project, Environmental and Social Management Framework; iii. GARID Project, Resettlement Policy Framework;iv. Facilitation of access to the project site and to stakeholders such as the traditional

authority and GWDA;v. Facilitation of meetings with officials of MSWR and PCU, if necessary, and

vi. Technical support by GARID Project’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists.

Office Location where the reports will be submitted Please provide details asfollows:i. name of the OfficerName of the Office Where it is locatedtelephone contact physical address

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ANNEX 1

SCOPING REPORT OUTLINE

1. Introduction Project Background Purpose/objectives of the scoping Justification for the project The scoping process/methodology

2. Policy, Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework (relevant ones) Relevant policies (including Climate Change and Gender related policies, the GH-NDCs,

etc), Legislative and Regulatory Framework International Conventions and requirements (where applicable include: the SDGs, AU

Agenda 2063, and the Paris Agreement etc.) Detail out how they relate to the project

3. Description of the Project Project location and adjoining land uses Key project components in terms of processes, raw materials, equipment, human resource

requirements, etc Sub-project components Outline any climate change related features/components of the project Auxiliary components

4. Baseline (highlights on the affected environment in terms of project location and adjoining land uses)

Bio-physical (including climate change related issues), socio-economic, cultural and institutional issues

5. Public Participation/Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholders Identified (categories) Approaches/tools/methods Public notices One-on-one Key persons interview Focus group discussions/interviews Emails etc Issues /concerns of stakeholders Issues-Response (Matrix)

6. Alternatives (based on sections 3, 4 and 5)

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Location Technology Raw materials Access Etc

7. Key Issues for consideration in the EIS, including climate change related issues. (focus on significant impacts )

8. Terms of Reference (ToR) for Environmental Impact Assessment

9. Annexes/Appendices This should include: Site and Block plans, maps, correspondences, MSDSs, evidence of

consultations, etc.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE ESIA

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1.0 Introduction Background to the proposal Purpose and Objectives of the scoping and the EIA Highlight issues identified in the scoping

Significant baseline information Assess alternative Identify impacts Propose mitigation Others

2.0 Overview and Approach to the Preparation of the EIA Literature review Conduct of Specialized studies and laboratory tests Public participation and engagement

3.0 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Requirements Relevant Policies(including Climate Change and Gender related policies, the GH-NDCs ) Company's Corporate Environmental Policy should include sustainability issues

particularly Climate Change and Gender related issues Legislative and Regulatory Framework that necessitates the EIA

• Act 490, LI 1652• Sector laws

International Laws and Conventions requirements (where applicable include: the SDGs, AU Agenda 2063, and the Paris Agreement etc.)

Detail out how the policies and regulations listed above relate to the project

4.0 Study Area and Boundaries Discuss the Area of Influence (AoI) of the project in terms of impacts

5.0 Alternatives to be consideredAll the alternatives should take into account Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation issues and must be environmentally sustainable. Where alternatives are not considered explain why.

No project alternative Technology alternative Location alternative Management alternative Others

6.0 Public Participation/Involvement Approaches Steps, approaches/methods for engaging the public during the EIA

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Additional or further engagements required Any feedback/Disclosure

Notices Reviews Revisions Others

7.0 Specialised Studies, Laboratory Tests and Approaches Discuss and list the technical and expert studies required during the EIA and how these

will be done Air quality studies Noise nuisance Traffic impact studies Geotechnical investigations Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment /Climate Trend Analysis Hydrological Studies Others

8.0 Impact Identification and Evaluation, The identification and evaluation of impact exercise should consider Climate Change and Gender related issues and concerns

Discuss how impacts will be identified, assessed or evaluated and their significance Direct impacts Indirect impacts Cumulative impacts Their nature, intensity, reversible/irreversible, spatial extent, duration, probability,

magnitude, etc Dealing with uncertainties Proposed management and monitoring planNOTE: You can use impact assessment tables/Matrices

Mitigation Discuss how mitigation measures for all identified significant impacts will be presented

in the EIS. The mitigation measures should address Climate Change and Gender related issues and

concerns

Monitoring

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Provide an indication of how proposed mitigation measures would be monitored to track performance.

Parameters that may affect Climate Change and Gender related issues must be critically monitored.

9.0 Information and Data to be Included in the EIA Report Other information, data and reports to be included in the EIS, mainly as attachments.

Could be Public Participation (PP) report, air quality report, correspondences, etc.

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ANNEX 2 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT (ESIS)

COVER PAGEName of Company/Proponent: …………………………..Title of Report: ……………..Name of Consultant (s)Month and year of submission

SIGNATURE PAGELeader Team of ConsultantName: SignatureAcceptance and declaration by Proponent Name Signature

The EIS should be presented under the following headings Non-Technical Executive summary

Introduction

Policy, Legislative and Administrative Requirements

Description of proposal and alternatives

Description of existing environment/baseline

Stakeholder consultation

Impacts identification and significance

Mitigation and enhancement measures

Provisional Environmental Management Plan

Reclamation/Decommissioning

Conclusion

Non-Technical Executive SummaryThe Non-Technical Executive Summary should contain all aspects and findings of the Environmental Impact Study including the following:

The scope, purpose and objectives of the project Brief project description The legal basis of the project Brief explanation of the methods by which information and data were obtained Brief on the baseline data Impacts identified and their mitigation

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Monitoring Any other critical matters

Chapter One (1): IntroductionThis section should highlight the need for and aims of the proposal and alternatives. It should also include

The purpose and objectives of the undertaking

The aims of the environmental assessment and how those aims are to be achieved.

Methods by which information and data were obtained

Chapter Two (2): Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Requirements Provide an overview of:

Relevant Policies (including Climate Change and Gender related policies, the GH-NDCs, the SDGs, AU Agenda 2063 etc),

Company's Corporate Environmental Policy should include sustainability issues particularly Climate Change and Gender related issues

Legislative and Regulatory Framework that necessitates the EIA• Act 490, LI 1652• Sector laws

International Laws and Conventions requirements (where applicable), Detail out how the policies and regulations listed above relate to the project

Gap Analysis between the national law and the relevant Bank’s Safeguard Policies/Standards.

Chapter Three (3): Project Description and AlternativesThe following should be provided under this section

The location (GPS coordinates), landtake, design, size and scale of the development, components of the project, the nature and duration of constructional and operational activities with diagrams, plans, charts and/or maps

Description of adjoining landuses and land use requirement

Description of constructional activities (proposed works; source and quantities of materials)

Description of the physical characteristics, scale and design, quantities of material needed during construction and operation, description of the production processes.

Description of operational phase (processes or activities; scope; facilities and utility services required; all outputs (products and wastes)

Description of the possible implication of the project on climate change and vice-versa1

Description of other development (off-site areas or facilities affected by the project)1 The section should also capture other innovative technologies that address climate change such as the use of biogas technology, rain water harvesting etc.

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Numbers of workers involved with the project during both construction and operation

The types and quantities of waste generation including emissions, heat/noise/radiation discharges, deposits and residuals (where applicable) and the rate at which these will be produced, are adequately estimated. Uncertainties are acknowledged and ranges or confidence limits given where possible.

Alternative sites, processes, designs and operating conditions where these are practicable and available to the developer. The main socio-cultural, economic, institutional and environmental advantages of these should be discussed and the reasons for final choice given. All the alternatives should take into account Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation issues and must be environmentally sustainable. Where alternatives are not considered, explain.

Chapter Four (4): Description of Existing Environment/BaselineThis chapter should discuss the biophysical, socio-cultural, economic and institutional environment of the proposed undertaking (project) to include:

The Built Environment: the land area taken up by the development, its location clearly shown on a map and GPS coordinates provided

Climatic and atmospheric conditions; (temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, rainfall, air quality, sources of air pollution etc.);

Climate zone (refer to the GMet Climate Zones classification) within which the project is located

Geology: (soil characteristics, geologic hazards); hydrology (surface water, aquifers, watersheds, water quality etc.);

Ecology: (flora and fauna, habitats, endangered species, environmental stresses); Land use/ landuse change: (agriculture, forests, industrial, commercial, residential),

transportation routes such as roads, rail, water and air, utility corridors Noise levels Air quality including Potential sources of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) where applicable Socio-Economic and Cultural: (Demographic Characteristics, Economic and Livelihood

Characteristics, cultural and ethnic diversity, Gender and Vulnerability, including GBV/SEA issues

Social services: (electricity, telecommunication, water supply, hospitals, etc); Cultural heritage: (unique features of the area or its people; cemetery, fetish grove,

festivals etc).

The following must be noted: It is important to note that only relevant considerations to the project should be discussed

(parameters to the project should be considered).

The methods and investigation undertaken for collection of baseline data should be provided.

Existing data used should be well referenced

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Chapter Five (5): Stakeholder consultation This chapter should: Identify all relevant stakeholders pertaining to the sector and project. Outline concerns of the stakeholders Provide evidence and outcomes of the consultation Grievance Redress Mechanism

Chapter Six (6): Impacts Identification and Significance All key issues identified in the terms of reference (from the scoping report) should be

included in the report.

It is important to set impact boundaries (geographical area of influence) to limit the amount of information to be gathered and analysed.

Identify potential impacts for all phases of the project (i.e. pre-construction, construction, operation and decommissioning)

The identified Impacts should be presented based on the following categories/attributes: nature, duration, spatial extent, reversibility, direct and indirect impacts, short term and long term, positive or negative, cumulative, etc.

Stakeholder (interested and affected) concerns should be accounted for in the identification of impacts

Methodology for the identification of impacts should be well presented using the following (where applicable) matrices, checklists, expert opinion, modelling, GIS, Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment /Climate Trend Analysis among others.

Climate change tools for profiling Climate Change Risk and emission foot prints as well as opportunities for building resilience and reducing emissions.

Impacts should be analysed as the deviation from baseline conditions, i.e. the difference between environmental conditions expected if the development were not to proceed and those expected as a consequence of it; and sufficient data produced to support the analysis of the impact.

Assess the significance of impacts using appropriate national and international quality standards where available.

The methods used to analyse and predict the significance of impacts should be described

The impact significance identified should be based on the following: The extent of impact coverage, intensity in concentration in relation to assimilative

capacity of the recipient medium, The exceedances of environmental guidelines, standards or thresholds, Non-compliance with land use policies and plans The effects on ecological sensitive areas and heritage resources The effects on community life styles, traditional land uses, and socio-cultural values

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The assessment of significance should also be based on environmental guidelines, standards and thresholds, socio-cultural and economic values, health and safety, and ecological importance of the resource. The determination of significance must also take into consideration Climate Change issues.

Chapter Seven (7): Mitigation and enhancement measures The mitigation of all significant impacts should be considered and specific mitigation

measures defined in practical terms (e.g. costs, equipment and technology needs, timing). The mitigation exercise should address Climate Change issues and concerns. Measures proposed for enhancement of all beneficial impacts should be provided in practical terms.

Proposed ways of handling and/or treating wastes and residuals where applicable should be indicated, together with the routes and mode by which they will eventually be disposed of to the environment.

The extent of the effectiveness of the mitigation measures should be presented and where the mitigation measure is uncertain or depends on assumptions about operating procedures, climatic conditions, etc data should be provided to justify the acceptance of these assumptions

Chance Finds Procedures (CFP) taking into account the national law and the Bank’s requirements

Chapter Eight (8): Provisional Environmental Management Plan Comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that the Project will

implement at all phases should be provided in a proposed action plan, the action plan below gives an example:

Impact Identified mitigation action

Actual action

Objective Target Budget Time frame

Responsibility

Waste generation

Waste recycling

Installation of a waste recycling plant

To reduce the amount of waste landfilled

Recycle 80% of waste produced

GHS 60, 000

Jan to June 20--

Environmental Officer

Environmental quality parameters that will be monitored to track how effectively actions and mitigation would be implemented should be presented in a tabulated monitoring plan. An example is given in the table below

Monitoring plan No What to

monitor (parameter)

When to monitor (frequency)

How to monitor (methods)

Who monitors

Budget

1 Noise Weekly Noise meter Production Manager

GHS 10, 000

Chapter Nine (9): Conclusion

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The general conclusions of the study should be presented in this chapter: Consideration should be based on the pillars of sustainability (economic viability, socio-

cultural acceptability, institutional arrangements and the environmentally friendly or benign) amongst others.

CLIENT’S ADDRESS AND REPORTING

Work will be done under the supervision of the GARID PIU Lead of the Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate under the MSWR. The key contact person for the assignment will be the PIU Lead.The Consultant will also maintain working relations with the Project Coordinator of the GARID Project, Senior Management of the Ministry.All reports should be delivered on or before the deadlines indicated above to the address below:

The GARID PIU Lead,Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate (Room 13)Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources Ministries - Accra

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