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EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:TourismRelatedProjects

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ExampleTermsofReference

RegionalDocumentpreparedunderCAFTADREnvironmentalCooperationProgramtoStrengthenEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)Review

PreparedbyCAFTADRandU.S.CountryEIAandTourismExpertswithsupportfrom:

EPA/315R11003AJuly2011

ThisdocumentistheresultofaregionalcollaborationundertheenvironmentalcooperationagreementsundertakenaspartoftheCentralAmericaandDominicanRepublicFreeTradeAgreementswiththeUnitedStates.Regionalexpertsparticipatedinthepreparationofthisdocument,however,theguidelinesdonotnecessarilyrepresentthepolicies,practicesorrequirementsoftheirgovernmentsandorganizations.ReproductionofthisdocumentinwholeorinpartandinanyformforeducationalornonprofitpurposesmaybemadewithoutspecialpermissionfromtheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(U.S.EPA),AgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID),and/ortheCentralAmericanCommissiononEnvironmentandDevelopment(CCAD)providedacknowledgementofthesourceisincluded.

EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:TourismRelatedProjects

VolumeI Part2ExampleTermsofReferenceTheEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismRelatedProjectsweredevelopedaspartofaregionalcollaboration to better ensure proposed tourismrelated projects undergoing review by governmentofficials, nongovernmental organizations and the general public successfully identify, avoid, preventand/ormitigatepotentialadverseimpactsandenhancepotentialbeneficialimpactsthroughoutthelifeof the projects. The guidelines are part of a broader program to strengthen environmental impactassessment(EIA)reviewunderenvironmentalcooperationagreementsassociatedwiththeCAFTADRfree trade agreement between the United States and five countries in Central America and theDominicanRepublic.TheguidelinesandexampletermsofreferencewerepreparedbyregionalexpertsfromtheCAFTADRcountriesandtheUnitedStatesinboththegovernmentorganizationsresponsiblefortheenvironmentandtourismandleadingacademicsdesignatedbytherespectiveMinisterssupportedbytheU.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID)contractfortheEnvironmentandLaborExcellenceProgramandgrantwiththeCentralAmericaCommissionforEnvironmentandDevelopment(CCAD).Theguidelinesdraw upon existing materials from within and outside these countries and from internationalorganizationsanddonotrepresentthepolicies,practicesofanyonecountryororganization.The guidelines are available in English and Spanish on the international websites of the U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency (U.S.EPA),the InternationalNetwork forEnvironmentalComplianceand Enforcement (INECE), and the Central American Commission on Environment andDevelopment(CCAD):www.epa.gov/oita/ www.inece.org/ www.sica.int/ccad/ Volume1 contains theguidelines with a glossary and references which track with internationally recognized elements ofenvironmentalimpactassessment;Volume2containsAppendiceswithdetailedinformationontourism,requirementsand standards,predictive tools,and internationalcodes;andVolume1,part2containsexample Terms of Reference crosslinked toVolumes 1 and 2 for resort/hotel/condo developments,concessions,andcoastalandmarineprojectsrespectivelyforusebythecountriesastheypreparetheirownEIAprogramrequirements.

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VolumeIPart2EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:Tourism

EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TORs)

CAFTADRANDUSCOUNTRYEXPERTSSUPPORTEDBYUSAIDENVIRONMENTANDLABOREXCELLENCECCADUSEPAPROGRAM 1

EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TORs)TermsofReferenceareusedbycountries todescribebothgeneraland specific requirements for thepreparationofanenvironmental impactassessment, inthis instancetailoredtoproposedprojects fortourism.Volume1,Part2containsexampleTermsofReference(TORs)crossreferencedtoVolumes1and2oftheEIATechnicalReviewGuidelineforTourismProjects. TheExampleTermsofReferenceareprintedseparatelytofacilitateusebycountriesastheypreparetheirownEIAprogramrequirementsfortourismprojects.Threetermsofreferences(TORs)areprovidedbelowasexamplesforcountriestousedirectlyordrawupon for their own TORs and guidelines for tourism projects, including: 1. Hotel and ResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.Foreachtherearetwosectionstothe TOR: PART A is an overview describing general expectations for the preparation of theenvironmental impactassessment. PARTBaddressesdetailrelatedtothespecifictypeofproject. Allsectionsare importantguidance forpreparationofadequateEIAdocuments fortourismprojects,andtheTORsarecrossreferencedtorelevantsectionsoftheGuidelines.Thethreetermsofreferencearedesignedtobeappliedincombinationbasedonthenatureoftheproposedprojectandexpectationsforrelated tourism activities whether or not the related activities are to be developed, owned and/oroperatedbythesameparties. Forexample,resorts locatedonornearthecoastaredesignedsothattouristmayavailthemselvesofrecreationalactivitiesalongthecoastanditisthereforeassumedthatitisrelevanttoassessthecoastal impactsoftheforeseeableusesofthecoastbypatronsoftheresort.Similarly,ifaresortisproposedbutisintendedtoutilizeanexistingornewproposedgolfcourse,thoseimpactsshouldbeaddressedwithinthesameEIA,andifaresortorhotelcomplexislocatedtosupportecotourismatanadjacentnationalor localprotectedarea,even if the resort itselfdoesnotsponsortripstoexplorethoseresources,thoseimpactsmustbetakenintoaccount.Thetestforrelevanceisthebut for test,whether theproposedprojectwouldbeproposedand viable in theabsenceof theserelatedactivitiesandwhetheritisforeseeablethattheresourcescanbeaffected.ThedetailsintheexampleTORsaddresseachelementoftheEIAanalysisanddocumentationincludingwhat should be included in the description of the proposed project and alternatives; environmentalsetting; assessmentof impacts;mitigation andmonitoringmeasures; anenvironmentalmanagementplan;a signed commitment statement;and key supportingmaterials,eachalignedwith thephysical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalenvironments.1.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORHOTELANDRESORTDEVELOPMENT

A.OVERVIEW 34B.DETAILSFORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS 528

2.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORCONCESSIONS A.OVERVIEW 2930B.DETAILSFORCONCESSIONSPROJECTS 3152

3.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORMARINEANDCOASTALTOURISM

A.OVERVIEW 5354B.DETAILSFORCOASTALANDMARINEDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS 5576


EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TORs)




1 EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR) HOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTS


1 TERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)FORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTSA. OVERVIEWThese terms of reference (TOR) describe the minimum requirements for the preparation of theEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)forproposedhotelandresortdevelopments.BoththeTORandthecrossreferencedEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismProjectsshouldbeusedtoestablishminimally acceptable conditions for satisfying the requirement to submit an EIA. There are threedifferentTORsfortourismprojects.PartA,Overview,iscommontoallthreeTORsbutPartBistailoredrespectivelyto:1HotelandResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.ThethreeTORsarestructuredtofacilitatemixingandmatchingasappropriatetothepurposeandneedforaproposedprojectandalternatives.ThebasicformatfortheEIAdocumentthatshouldbefollowedis:

TableofContents AcronymsandAbbreviations ExecutiveSummary GeneralInformation ProjectandAlternativesDescription EnvironmentalSetting AssessmentofImpacts MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan CommitmentStatement Annexes

Ingeneral,theEIAmustidentifyandaddress: Applicable environmental standards, norms, and requirements set forth at the international,

national, regionaland/or local levels including thosedesigned tomeet theobjectivesof resourcemanagementand/orlanduseplansthatmaybeineffectinandaroundthejurisdiction(s)inwhichtheproposedprojectislocated.Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,theEIAshouldestablishasetofbenchmarksthatcanbeusedintheanalysisandselectionofanalternative.TheGuidelinesidentifystandardsinusebyvariouscountriesandinternationalorganizationsinAppendixC.

Public/Stakeholderconcernsrelatedtoimpactsinandaroundtheproposedprojectandalternativesat least forstakeholderswithin thegeographicscopeofpotential impact. Theprojectproponentshould document specific steps taken to engage the public and other stakeholders, and engagethesepublicsasearlyaspossiblebeforeundertakingtopreparetheEIA.Concernedpublicsinclude:localgovernments,persons livingandworking inthevicinityoftheproject,thosewith interests inresourcesthatmaybeaffectedi.e.,indigenouspeoples,andthoseconcernedaboutprotectedareasandprimeagriculturallands.Asummaryofpublicoutreachactivities,audience,numberofpersons,organizations involved, concerns raised, responses to comments and actual copies of writtencommentsreceivedshouldbeincludedintheAnnex.

All relevant plans related to the proposed tourism project, for example, engineering and sitepreparation plans, operations and decommissioning/closure, environmental management, andmitigationinwhateverformthesemaytake.

Allphasesoftheprojectfromfeasibilitystudiestositepreparationtooperationstoclosureandalsoplanstoexpandcapacityatthecurrentoradjacentsites.




Alternative approaches to meeting the purpose and need for the proposed tourism project,including siting, designing, constructing, operating and closing the project firstly to avoid andprevent, or secondly to reduce or minimize adverse or improve beneficial environmental orsocioeconomicimpacts.TheEIAshouldassessasappropriatetheimpactsofarangeofreasonableandtechnicallyfeasiblealternativesaswellastheproposedproject.Thealternativestotheprojectmust include a no action alternative, as well as consideration of best practices that may nototherwisehavebeenincorporatedintheproposedproject.Otheralternativesshouldbedevelopedasneededtoavoidorminimizesignificantadverseimpactsassociatedwiththeproposal.

Direct,indirectandcumulativeimpactsandtheirsignificancelevel. Uncertaintyandhowthatuncertaintywillbeaddressedthroughmonitoringandcontingencyplans

asmaybeneededtoreduceriskofadverseimpactsinthefuture. Specific commitments, includingwho is responsible,whatwillbedone,when andhow itwillbe

monitored,reportedandauditedtoconfirmthatcommitmentsaremet.Finally,akeypartoftheTORisobtainingalegallybindingcommitmentfromtheprojectproponentthatthe approved EIA will be implemented as presented. Such a commitment adds to the legalenforceabilityoftheoutcomesoftheEIAprocess.




B. DETAILSFORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS0 TableofContents

AgeneralTableofContentsfortheEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)shallbeprovided.TheTableofContentsshallbeorganizedinsuchamannerastofacilitatetheuseoftheEIAbyreviewersandprojectimplementers.EIAsforlargerprojectsshouldhaveamoredetailedTableofContentsthanthoseforsmallerprojects.Ataminimum,theTableofContentsshallincludethefollowing: AcronymsandAbbreviations ExecutiveSummary GeneralInformation

o ObjectivesandJustificationo ProjectProponentso ProjectTeamo LegalandRegulatoryFramework

ProjectandAlternativesDescription EnvironmentalSetting

o PhysicalEnvironment GeologicResources SoilResources WaterResources AirandClimate NoiseandVibration AestheticResources

o BiologicalEnvironment Vegetation/Flora AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/Fauna Ecosystems:Terrestrial,Wetlands,Aquatic,Marine EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesandHabitat ProtectedAreas

o SocialEconomicCulturalEnvironment SocioEconomicConditions Infrastructure Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricResources LandUse

AssessmentofImpactstoresourcesdescribedintheEnvironmentalSetting MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan

o OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicyo ProjectwideMitigationPlano ProjectwideMonitoringPlano ManagementofOtherOnorOffSitePollutionControlsandInfrastructureo ContingencyPlans

PerformancerelatedContingencyPlan NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan OtherRiskResponsePlans

SignedCommitmentStatement Annexes

o PublicConsultation PublicConsultationPlan SummaryofPublicOutreachActivities SummaryofResponsestoComments CopiesofWrittenComments

o TechnicalSupportingMaterials MapsandPlans,inthesequencementionedintheEIAdocument ChartsandFigures Detailsaboutpredictivemodelingused,calculationsandassumptions SpecialStudies

o References




1 AcronymsandAbbreviationsAllacronymsandabbreviationsusedintheEIAmustbeclearlyandsuccinctlydefinedanddescribedinthissection.Thiswillrelievethereaderoftheneedtosearchforthefirstoccurrenceofawordandthecitingoftheacronymorabbreviationinthetext.

2 ExecutiveSummaryAgeneralsummaryoftheEIAshallbeprovidedinthissection.Thesummaryshallbewrittenusingavocabularythatcanbeeasilyunderstoodbythepublic.ItshallincludeatleastthefollowinginformationabouttheprojectfromtheEIA: ObjectivesandJustification Location ProjectProponents ProjectDescription OtherProjectAlternatives EnvironmentalSetting EvaluationofImpacts MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan Issuesraisedbystakeholdersandanyoutstandingissues

3 GeneralInformation3.1 ObjectivesofandJustificationfortheProposedProject

3.1.1 Objectives:Astatementofthegeneralandspecificobjectives(purpose)oftheproposedproject,includingwhetheritisanewproject,anexpansionofanexistingproject(e.g.,increaseinlandareaorincreaseinvisitorcapacity)ormodernizationofanexistingoperation.

3.1.2 JustificationfortheProject:Provideajustificationfortheproposedproject(need)highlightingthebenefitstosurroundingcommunitiesandeconomicdevelopmentoftheregionandcountry.

3.2 ProjectProponents3.2.1 Names,addresses,telephonenumbers,andapplicablelegaldocumentationof

proponents(includingdevelopers,majorequipmentsuppliersifpartofprojectteam,shareholdersandprovidersoffinancing,andrepresentatives).

3.2.2 Namesandcontactinformationforresponsiblepartieswithintheorganization.3.2.3 Financialviabilityofthecompany(includingacertifiedbankingstatement

indicatingthatthecompanyisfinanciallystableandreputable).3.2.4 Bondingrequirementsandproofofabilitytomeetbondingrequirements

sufficienttocovertheanticipatedcostsofenvironmentalmanagementduringallphases,aswellasthecosts,byathirdparty,ofdecommissioningandlongtermpostclosureliabilitiesassociatedwiththeproject.

3.3 ProjectTeamThissectionshallprovideinformationonthemultidisciplinaryteamthatpreparestheEIA.Thetypesofprofessionalsincludedintheteamshallbeappropriatetothetypeofprojectandthetypeofenvironmentinwhichtheprojectislocatedandmayinclude(butnotbelimitedto)engineers,architects,biologists,geologists,hydrologists,airqualityexperts,archeologists,anthropologists,sociologistsandeconomists.TheinformationprovidedforeachmemberoftheEIAprojectteamincludesthefollowing:

3.3.1 Names,addressesandregistrynumbersofcontractors.3.3.2 Names,contactinformation,qualificationsandregistrynumbersofkey

personnelinvolvedinthestudy;aswellasanaffidavitindicatingtheirareaofparticipation.

3.3.3 Listofprofessionals/expertsparticipatingintheEIA,theirareasofexpertise,degrees,experience,professionalregistrationsandstamps,sealsandsignatures.

3.4 LegalandRegulatoryFrameworkThissectionoftheEIAshalldefinethelegalframeworkunderwhichtheEIAisbeingcompletedlistingandsummarizingrequirementsoralternativesusedasbenchmarks,andevidenceofnonapplicabilityorcomplianceincluding:

3.4.1 Informationthatdemonstratesrightsandaccess:

C.2Documentationof

PurposeandNeedC.3.1General

InformationG.6Financial

AssuranceC.3.1General

Information




3.4.1.1 Ownershipwithwrittenauthorization3.4.1.2 Governmentalauthorization(ifrequired)3.4.1.3 Periodoflease/permit/concessionagreement3.4.1.4 Mapsshowingthelease/permit/concessionarea

3.4.2 Applicableenvironmentalstandards,normsandrequirementssetforthattheinternational,national,regionaland/orlocallevels

3.4.2.1 Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedintheanalysis

3.4.3 Requiredregulatoryapprovalsand/orpermitsforallstagesandtheirstatus3.4.4 Applicablelanduserequirements(demonstrateconformityandcompliancewith

applicableplans)3.4.5 Applicabletourismstrategiesandplansnational,regional,andlocal3.4.6 Applicablenaturalresourcemanagementorprotectedareamanagementplans

andresponsibleagency(ies)(demonstrateconformityandcompliancewithallapplicableplans)

4 ProjectandAlternativesDescriptionTheprojectproponentshallsubmitafulldescriptionandlocationoftheproposedprojectandreasonablealternativesincludingancillaryfacilitiesandoperationssuchasthecamp/housingforconstructionandoperationphases,borrowanddisposalareas,sanitaryservices,wastedisposalandtransportationinfrastructure,etc.asaddressedthrough4.1to4.3below.Itshallincludeataminimum:4.1 LocationThegenerallocationoftheprojectandassociatedactivitiesintermsof:

4.1.1 Politicaladministrativelocation(region,district,townorotherrelevantpoliticaladministrativeunits)withaccompanyinglocationmap

4.1.2 Meansofsiteaccessi.e.,byair,river,road,trainorvehicle4.1.3 Latitudeandlongitudeofprojectarea4.1.4 Mapsofprojectareaatascaleofnolessthan1:50,000orasrequiredbythe

regulatoryagency4.1.4.1 Projectplatplanandlocationonafoldout11X17page.4.1.4.2 Indicatetheprojectareaandthedirectandindirectareasofinfluencefor

thephysical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalimpacts4.1.4.3 Alldrawingsshouldpresentscaleandkeycoordinatesorbenchmarksas

latitude/longitude,UniversalTransverseMercator(UTM)coordinates,orlocalsurveyplatethatcanbecrossreferencedtolatitude/longitudeorUTMcoordinates

4.1.5 Hastheareaoftheprojecteverbeenatouristdestinationbefore?4.1.5.1 Ifso,showothertouristfacilitiesintheareaonthemaps,includingthose

underconstructionand,ifknown,thoseinthedesignphase4.2 SummaryofProposedProjectandAlternativesAllprojectalternativesthatarereasonableandfeasibleandmeetthepurposeandneedfortheproposedprojectshallbeidentified,summarizedinthissection,andevaluatedintheEIAasappropriate.Inadditiontotheproposedproject,suchalternativesincludealternativelocations,alternativesiteconfigurationofelementsoftheproject,alternativesize,andalternativeplansforconstruction,operationanddecommissioningoftheprojectincludingbestpracticesthatmayavoidand/orreducetheadverseimpactstothephysical,biologicalorsocialeconomicculturalenvironments.Iftheprojectareaorthebufferzoneoftheprojectareaforanalternativeisinanecologicallyfragileare,thedescriptionofthealternativemustincludeaclearjustificationfornotoptingforanothersite.IdentifywhichalternativeswillbecarriedthroughtheanalysisintheEIAandthebasisforthatdecision.4.3 ProjectandAlternativesDetailsTheEIAshallprovidespecificprojectdetailsfortheproposedprojectandeachalternativeasidentifiedinsubsections4.3.1through4.3.8.Thelevelofdetailpresentedshallbethesamefortheproposedprojectandeachalternativeevaluated.Thefollowingprojectdetailsshallbeprovided:

4.3.1 Typeandnatureoftheproject4.3.1.1 Type(resort,hotel,camping,dayuse)4.3.1.2 Overviewofallproposedfacilitiesandactivitiesandtheirrelationship

C.3.1General

InformationC.Projectand

AlternativesDescription

C.3.2OverallProject

DescriptionInformation

C.3.5Maps,Diagrams,

SiteDesignandPlanC.3.2OverallProject

DescriptionInformation

C.3.4ProjectDetailsC.3.5Project




4.3.1.3 Adetaileddrawingshowingaccesspoints,layoutofallprojectcomponentsincludingonsiteroads,walkwaysandpaths,existingstructures,topographyandnaturalfeaturessuchaswaterbodies,wetlandsandgeologicstructures

4.3.1.4 Asummarytableshowingthetype,quantityandsizeofeachcomponent4.3.1.5 Expectedlifeofoperation4.3.1.6 Anticipateduse:maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthandseason

for: Dayuse Overnightstays

4.3.1.7 Recreational,leisureandadventureusesbyvisitorsofsurroundingnaturalandculturalresources Typeofuse(typeofactivities,motorizedornonmotorized,etc.) Anticipateduse(maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthandseason)

4.3.2 PrincipalprojectfacilitiesLocationanddesigninformationprimarymaterialofconstruction(wood,brick,stone,etc.),layoutanddimensions.Designdrawingsshouldbeprovidedforeachfacility,including:Plan(overheadview),Elevations(frontview),Profiles(sideview)andSections.

4.3.2.1 Hotel(includingcabins,cabanasandotherovernightvisitorquarters) Numberofroomsby:

Structure(ifmorethanonestructurewillhouserooms) Numberandtypesofbeds(singleordoubleoccupancybeds) Inroomorsharedbath/toiletfacilities Otherinroomfacilities(kitchens,kitchenettes,pools,jacuzzies,

etc.) Locations,sizesandtypesofcommonbath/toiletfacilities Receptionarea Hallways,causeways,stairs,elevators,etc.

4.3.2.2 Restaurant(s)andbar(s) Seatingcapacity Hoursofservice Kitchenfacilities

4.3.2.3 Conferencecenter Numberandsizeofmeetingrooms Locationsandsizesoftoiletfacilities Hallways,causeways,stairs,elevators,etc.

4.3.2.4 Entertainmentvenue(indoororoutdoor) Sizeandseatingcapacity Locationsandsizesoftoiletfacilities

4.3.2.5 Shoppingarea(mall,arcade,craftmarket,etc.) Numberandsizeofstoresorbooths Locationsandsizesoftoiletfacilities Hallways,causeways,stairs,elevators,etc.

4.3.2.6 Camping Number,type(tentorrecreationalvehicle)andsizesofsites Siteammenities(tables,benches,barbeque,firepits,electicalhookups,etc.)

Commonfacilities Reception/office Commonroom(s) Bath/toiletfacilities Watertaps Sewagedumpstations(forrecreationalvehicles)

4.3.2.7 Swimmingpool(s) Size(dimensions,watercapacity) Watertreatment Bath/toiletfacilities

AlternativesC.3.8Hotel,Resortand

RestaurantFacilitiesTableC3C.3.8Hotel,Resortand

RestaurantFacilitiesTableC3C.4.2.3RestaurantsC.3.8Hotel,Resortand

RestaurantFacilitiesC.3.8Hotel,Resortand

RestaurantFacilitiesC.3.8Hotel,ResortandRestaurantFacilitiesC.3.8Hotel,ResortandRestaurantFacilities




4.3.2.8 Gym/Exerciseroom Size Typesofequipment Bath/toilet/sauna/steamroom/massagefacilities

4.3.2.9 Athleticcourts(tennis,basketball,raquetball,etc.) Types,numbersandsizes Surfacematerial Fences

4.3.2.10 Golfcourse Numberofholes Length,widthandlayoutofeachfairway(includedmaintainedruff) Sizeandlocationofeachtee,greenandhazard Vegetation(tees,fairways,roughs,greens,landscaping,undisturbed[natural])

Cartpaths Widthsandlayout Surfacematerial Erosioncontrol

Vegetativemanagement Irrigation(includinggreywatersystemsifapplicable) Fertilization Pestcontrol

Onsitesupportfacilities(clubhouse,cartstorage,cartrepair,equipmentstorage,toilets,barand/orrestaurant[includein4.3.2.2],etc.)

4.3.2.11 Dockforvisitorarrivalorrecreationalactivities Typesofuses Onsitefacilities(equipmentstorage,toilets,barand/orrestaurant[includein4.3.2.2],etc.)

4.3.2.12 Dredging(ifapplicable) Legalauthorizationforthedredging Nameofwaterbodytobedredged Dimensionsofareatobedredged

Mapshowingextentofdredgingoperations Longitudinalandtransversalcrosssectionsoftheareatobe

dredged Operationdescription

Frequency Operationalhours Timetablefordredging

EquipmentRoster,specifyingtypeandquantityby:size,motorsize,andfuelrequirementsforeachtypeofdredgingequipment

4.3.2.13 Developedbeach Beachuses Onbeachstructures(recreationalequipmentrental/storage,bath/toiletfacilities,bar,restaurant[includein4.3.2.2]lifeguardtowers,sunshades,etc.)

Breakwatersandshorelineerosionprotection4.3.2.14 Walkingtrails

Widthsandlayout Surfacematerial Erosioncontrol

4.3.3 OnsitesupportfacilitiesLocationanddesigninformationprimarymaterialofconstruction(wood,brick,stone,etc.),layoutanddimensions.Designdrawingsshouldbeprovidedforeachfacility,including:Plan(overheadview),Elevations(frontview),Profiles(sideview)andSections.

4.3.3.1 Onsitewalkways Widthsandlayout

C.3.8.2GolfCourse

OperationsC.9MarineandCoastalTableC5C.4.2.2DredgingWaste




Surfacematerial Lighting(ifapplicable) Erosioncontrol

4.3.3.2 Onsitelaundry(numberandsizeofwashingmachinesanddryersandotherequipment)

4.3.3.3 Staffhousing Numberofroomsby:

Structure(ifmorethanonestructurewillhouserooms) Numberandtypesofbeds(singleordoubleoccupancybeds) Inroomorsharedbath/toiletfacilities Otherinroomfacilities(kitchens,kitchenettes,pools,jacuzzies,

etc.) Locations,sizesandtypesofcommonbath/toiletfacilities Cafeteria[includein4.3.2.2], Commonareas Hallways,causeways,stairs,elevators,etc.

4.3.3.4 Storageareasandwarehouses Locations Sizes Materialstobestored

4.3.3.5 Parkinglots Locations Sizes Lighting Materials(permeability)

4.3.3.6 Repairshops Activities Locations Sizes

4.3.3.7 Fuelstations Commercialorforoperatoruseonly Locations Number,sizeandconfigurationoftanks(buriedoraboveground,leakprotection,etc.)

4.3.3.8 Electricalenergy Consumption,includingenergyconservationmeasures Sourceoffsite

Transmissionlines(ifnecessary) Substation(ifnecessary)

Onsitepowergenerationpower Type Emissionsandnoisecontrols(ifapplicable)

Onsitedistribution(routes,overheadorburied)4.3.3.9 Watersupply

Requirements(m3/day),includingconservationmeasures Rights Sources Treatment Distribution

4.3.3.10 Wastehandlinganddisposal Sewers Wastewatertreatment

Quantity Type Discharge

Solidwaste Quantity(kg/dayandm3/day),includingwastereduction

measures Collection

TableC11C.4.1Waterand

SanitationFacilitiesTableC6TableC8C.4.2Solidand

HazardousWaste




Separation(ifany) Disposal

4.3.3.11 Greenspaces/landscaping Vegetationtypes Vegetativemanagement

Irrigation(includinggreywatersystemsifapplicable) Fertilization Pestcontrol

4.3.3.12 Fencing4.3.4 Accessandtransportation

4.3.4.1 Roads Identifyallnewandexistingroadstobeused(includingclosedroadsthatwillbereopened,ifapplicable) Trafficvolume,operatingspeedsandtriptimes Closedroadsthatwillbereopened

Detailedinformationonanyaccess,onsiteandrecreationalactivityroadstobeconstructedorupgraded Location Timingofconstruction Roadsurfaceandshoulderwidthandbarriers Grade Constructionmethodsincludingclearingandgrubbing Constructionmaterials Compaction Streamandwetlandcrossingsandassociateddesigns Animalcrossings Sedimentationanderosionpreventionandcontrolstructuresand

practices Stabilizationmethodsforcutsandfills Typicalelevationsforeachtypeandsituationofroaddisplaying

constructionmaterials,levelsofcompactionanderosionandsedimentationfeatures

Locationandsize(areaandvolumeofmaterial)ofborrowpits Lighting(whereapplicable) Operation Closureplan(ifapplicable) Trafficvolume,operatingspeedsandtriptimes

Dustcontrolforconstructionandoperation Maintenance Rosterforconstructionandmaintenanceequipment,specifyingtypeandquantitybysize,motorsize,andfuelrequirements

4.3.4.2 Othertransportsystems(ifapplicable) Airstrip

Lengthandwidth Surfacematerial Onsitefacilities

RailtransportSameasforRoadswiththeadditionof: Tightestcurves Trackconstructionmaterials Turnoutsandsidings Railroadcommunicationsandsignaling

Waterways Location,design,constructionandoperationofdocks Rostersofboats,specifyingtypeandquantityby:size,motorsize,

andfuelrequirements Maintenance

4.3.5 BestPracticesDescriptionofstandardbestpracticestobeincorporatedintotheproject.

4.3.6 Constructionphaseandtimetable

TableC9C.3.7Transportation:

Roads,Pathways,AirStrips,andBoatFacilities

TableC2




4.3.6.1 Scheduleforeachphaseofconstructionforallprojectandancillaryfacilities(includingtemporarystructures)including,butnotlimitedto: Mobilization Roadconstructionandimprovements Landclearing Blasting Erosionandsedimentcontrol Excavationandsubgradepreparation Foundationpreparation Concretework Constructionorinstallationofeachprojectfacility Stabilizationofdisturbedareas

4.3.6.2 AGANTTorcriticalpathmanagementchartfortheentireproject,fromstarttofinish

4.3.6.3 Borrowandfillmaterial Locationsfromwhichfillmaterialwillbesourced Locationswherefillmaterialwillbeplacedonsite Locationswherefillandotherconstructionmaterialwillbetemporarilystockpiled/stored

Borrowandspoildisposal4.3.6.4 Keyareas(relatedtoenvironmentalsensitivity/importance)thatwill

remainundisturbedduringconstruction(waterways,wetlands,forestedareasandothergreenspace,etc.)

4.3.6.5 Erosioncontrolstructuressuchas: Temporarydiversionsforwaterways Erosioncontrolbarriers

4.3.6.6 Equipment EquipmentRoster,specifyingtypeandquantitybysize,weight,motorsize,andfuelrequirementsforeachpieceofequipmentormachineryusedineachactivity

Transportationmobilizationandmobilizationfrequency Machineryandequipmentmobilizationroutestobeused,aswellasthefeaturesofthewaysonwhichtheywillbetransported,includingamapofroutes,asapplicable,andmobilization.

4.3.6.7 Laborduringconstruction Numberandtypeofemployees(bylocalhireandnonlocalhire)byfieldofexpertise

Daysperweek Hoursperday Shiftsperday

4.3.6.8 Rawmaterialstobeusedforconstruction Giveacompletelistoftherawmaterialsandconstructionmaterialstobeused,indicatingtheamountsperday,month,andthestoragemeans

Includeaninventoryofchemical,toxicorhazardoussubstances,activeelements,sitesandstoragemeans,safetyaspectsregardingtransportationandhandlingandanyotherrelevantinformation

4.3.6.9 Constructioncamp(ifapplicable)Descriptionofthecampincludingbutnotlimitedto:

Amapshowingallfacilitiesatalegiblescaleappropriatetothesizeoftheproject Buildingsbytype(use)andsize Roads Electricaltransmissionlinesand/orsubstation Drainage

Watersupplyanddistribution Distributionsystem Use(m3/day) Rights Sources

C.3.6Detailson

ConstructionProcedures

TableC1C.6Manpowerand

LocalPurchases




Wastehandlinganddisposalcomponents Sewers Wastewatertreatment Solidwastefacilities

Energygenerationanduserequirements Closureortransitionfromconstructioncamptoonsiteemployeehousing

4.3.6.10 Decommissioningoftemporarystructuresincludingmeasuresforreturningtheareatopreconstructionfeatures

4.3.7 Operationphase4.3.7.1 Descriptionofhowtheprojectwouldoperate(seasonally,monthly,daily,

hourly,asappropriate)4.3.7.2 Operationinformation

Rosterofequipmentandmachinerytobeusedduringoperation,specifyingtypeandquantitybysize,weight,motorsize,andfuelrequirementsforeachactivity

Laborduringoperation Numberandtypeofemployees(bylocalhireandnonlocalhire)

byfieldofexpertise Daysperweek Hoursperday Shiftsperday

Overallenergyrequirementsandsources Rawmaterialstobeusedforoperation

Listoftherawmaterialstobeused,indicatingtheamountsperday,month,andthestoragemeans

Inventoryofchemical,toxicorhazardoussubstances,activeelements,sitesandstoragemeans,safetyaspectsregardingtransportationandhandlingandanyotherrelevantinformation

4.3.8 ClosureanddecomissioningplanIfitbecomesclearthatclosurewillberequired,orwhentheprojectnearsthetheendofitsservicelife,theprojectoperatorshallcontacttheproperregulatoryagency(ies)toobtaintheenvironmentalguidelinestocarryouttheclosureordecommissioning.

4.3.8.1 TheprojectdescriptionshallincludeatleastageneralRestorationandClosurePlan,recognizingthattermsofclosuremaybeverydifferentwhenthisphaseapproaches

4.3.8.2 Thedescriptionofrestorationmeasuresshouldincludethesizeoftheareatoberestoredaswellasconcurrent,temporaryandfinalrestorationmeasurestobeusedandtheirschedules.Foreachmeasureinclude: Areatobeaddressed Timingandscheduleforexecutingmeasures Equipmentandstructureremovalorconversion Remedialmeasures,includingsuccessindicatorsandcontingencymeasuresifinitialeffortsareunsuccessful

5 EnvironmentalSettingBasedoninformationavailablefromtheliterature,governmentandspecialstudiesorothersources,theEIAshallprovideinformationonenvironmentalsettingforthedifferenttypesofphysical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalenvironmentsforthecurrentsituation,importanttrendsandpredictedsituationintheabsenceoftheproposedproject.AllsourcesofdatamustbecitedintheEIAwhenandwheretheyareused.Indicatethedirectandindirectandcumulativeimpactareasofinfluenceforphysical,biological,andsocialeconomicculturalimpactsandbasisfordefiningarea.Thissectionshallincludeataminimum,thefollowinginformation:

PhysicalEnvironment5.1 GeologicResourcesandHazards

5.1.1 Crosssectionsofthegeologyincludingsoilhorizons5.1.1.1 Geologiccharacteristicsatallprojectstructurelocationsandintheareaof

C.6Manpowerand

LocalPurchasesC.7ClosureD.Environmental

SettingTableD1D.2Physical

Environment




influence.5.1.1.2 Geologicalmapoftheprojectareaandareaofinfluenceatascaleof

1:10,000.Submitamapoftheareadisplayingallcharacteristicsdescribed.Includegeologicalprofilesandcuts,aswellasstratigraphiccolumns.

5.1.2 Topographyandslopeconditionsandgeomorphology5.1.3 Seismicityandstabilitycharacteristics

5.1.3.1 Indicatethegeneralseismicandtectonicfeaturesofthesurroundingareas: Seismicsourcesclosetotheprojectarea Seismichistory

5.1.3.2 Volcanicactivity(mustbeprovidedbyalltheprojectsthatarelocatedwithinaradiusof30kmfromanactivevolcanicemissioncenter) Indicatethegeneralvolcanicfeaturesoftheareanearthesite Historicaleruptions Periodofrecurrence Typeoferuptions Affectedareasandhighriskareas

5.1.3.3 Describeprojectareassusceptibletosoilliquefaction;planned,active,andabandonedmines;karstterrain;andareasofpotentialgroundfailure,suchassubsidence,slumping,andlandsliding

5.2 SoilResourcesTheEIAshalldescribebaselinesoilresources,andmakeuseofmaps,tablesandaccompanyingnarrativetexttodescribethesoilsattheprojectsiteandalongneworreconditionedaccessroutesassociatedwiththeprojectandincludedintheEIA.

5.2.1 Types,capacityanduses5.2.2 Fertilityandpotentialusesofthelandforagriculture5.2.3 Stabilityandpermeability5.2.4 Erosionandsedimentationpotential5.2.5 Quantityandqualityavailableforrevegetatingandrestoringthedisturbedarea

attimeofclosure5.3 WaterResources

5.3.1 Surfacewater5.3.1.1 Namesandlocationsonmapsofallpermanentandintermittentstreams,

rivers,wetlands,lakesandreservoirswithintheareaofinfluence5.3.1.2 Flow(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbesurfacewaterorifwastewater

willbedischargedtosurfacewater) Themonthlyminimum,meanandmaximumrecordedflowsinm3/softheriveratthediversionpoint

Locationofgaugingstationswheredataweregatheredtoderivethecurves

2,10,25,50and100yearrunoffeventsand100yrfloodplainforstreamsandrivers

5.3.1.3 Seasonalfluctuationsinareaandvolumeofwetlands,lakesandreservoirs5.3.1.4 Delineationofwatershedsandwaterdrainagepatternintheareaof

influenceusingcadastral/aerial/remotesensingsatelliteimageries(map) Runoffcharacteristicsofwatersheds

5.3.1.5 Inventoriesofconsumptiveandnonconsumptiveuse5.3.1.6 Surfacewaterbalance(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbesurface

water) Existingusesbytypeandvolume Capacity

5.3.2 GroundwaterProvideamapandidentifyanddescribeaquifiersandundergroundwatersadjacenttotheproject,indicatingthedepthofthewatertablealongwithtrenddata:

5.3.2.1 Hydrogeologiccharacteristicsoftheprojectsiteincludingfuelstorageareas,wastewaterdischargeareas,andgolfcourses(vadosezoneand

D.2.1Geologyand

SoilsD.2.1Geologyand

SoilsD.2.2WaterResourcesD.2.2.1SurfaceWaterD.2.2.2MarineWatersD.2.2.3Groundwater




aquifers) Watertablelevels(dryandrainyseason) Flowregime Flowdirection Influencesofgeologicstructures(faults,contacts,bedrockfracturing,etc)andsurfacewaterbodies

5.3.2.2 Locationandcharacteristicsofallexistingspringsandwellsintheareaofinfluence(ontopographicmap) Flow/yielddataforeachspringandwell(includingwaterlevelsinwells) Depthandconstructioninformationforeachwell Existingusesbytypeandvolume Capacityavailable

5.3.2.3 Groundwaterrechargedata5.3.2.4 Groundwaterpotentialyield(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbe

groundwater)5.3.3 Waterquality(onlynecessaryifprojectwilldischargewastewater,includes

irrigation,orwillusefertilizersandpesticidesonlandscapedareas)5.3.3.1 Existingwaterqualitydata

Locationsofallwaterqualitymonitoringstationsinandaroundtheprojectarea(withdirectionanddistancefromthesite)

Waterqualitydataforeachstationforthoseparameterslikelytobeaffectedbyprojectconstruction,operationormaintenance

Physical,chemicalandbiologicalwaterqualitycharacteristics,includingwatertemperatureanddissolvedoxygenconcentrations

5.3.3.2 Supplementalsamplingandanalysis(ifexistingdataisnotadequatetocharacterizewaterquality)SamplingandAnalysisPrograminannex Proposedlocationsofrepresentativemonitoringstationsupstreamanddownstreamofproposedprojectactivities

Monitoringprogramdesignwithatleastayearofbaselinedatabeingcollected Parameters(includingasappropriate,physical,chemicaland

biological) Frequencyofcollection Analyticmethods

5.3.3.3 Surfacewaterandgroundwaterstandardsthatapplytotheproject Currentuses Standardsforcurrentuses(intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedintheanalysis)

5.4 AirandClimateBaselineinformationforairresourcesshallbecollectedforatleastoneyearorasrequiredbytheregulatoryagencyandshallincludeataminimumthefollowing:

5.4.1 Climateandmeteorology5.4.1.1 Sourceofdata(meteorologicalstation(s)fromwhichclimatologicaldata

havebeenobtained)5.4.1.2 Temperaturevariations5.4.1.3 Relativehumidity5.4.1.4 Solarradiationandevaporationrates5.4.1.5 Rainfall(totalprecipitation,rainfallintensity,anddurationbymonth)5.4.1.6 WindRose(Winddirectionandspeed,24hourlydata)5.4.1.7 Statisticalanalysisofthedata5.4.1.8 Riskofhighimpactstorms,stormsurges,hurricanelevels,tropicalstorms

frequencyandseasonality5.5 NoiseandVibrationPresentadescriptionofthenoiseandvibrationlevelsforreceptorsnearwherenoisegeneratingactivitiesoftheprojectmayoccur.TheEIAshallinclude:

5.5.1 Locationofmonitoringstations5.5.2 Daytimeandnighttimenoiselevels(measuredindecibels)

D.2.3AirandClimateD.2.4Noiseand




5.5.3 Inventoryofexistingnoisesources5.6 AestheticandVisualResources

5.6.1 Photospresentingbaselinepanoramicviewsoftheprojectsitefrompotentialviewpoints

5.6.2 Viewshedsorotheraestheticorlandscaperesources5.6.3 ExistingsourcesoflightcontaminationBiologicalEnvironment

TheEIAshallprovidedetailedinformationonthelocationandconditionofecosystemsinandaroundtheprojectareaintheformofnarrative,mapsandtables,includingthefollowing:5.7 Vegetation/Flora

5.7.1 Vegetativemappingofterrestrialandwetlandhabitats(aquaticandmarineifappropriate)forprojectareaandareasaffectedbytheproject(e.g.,projectsiteandareasaroundnewroads)

5.7.2 Speciesandstructure(abundance,density,status,plantcommunities,presenceofinvasivespecies,etc.)

5.8 AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/Fauna5.8.1 FishandAquaticResources

5.8.1.1 Identificationoffish,mussel,macroinvertebrateandotheraquaticspecies Spatialandtemporaldistribution Specieslifestagecomposition Standingcrop Ageandgrowthdata Spawningruntiming Extentandlocationofspawning,rearing,feedingandwinteringhabitat

5.8.2 WildlifeResources5.8.2.1 Species(includingstatus,i.e.,endemic,migratory,exotic,endangered,

threatened,keystone,etc.),lifehistory,andseasonaluse5.8.2.2 Breedingareas5.8.2.3 Matingandbroodingareas5.8.2.4 Migratorycorridors(ifapplicable)5.8.2.5 Importantwildlifeuseareas(roosts,claylicks,etc.)5.9 Ecosystems:Terrestrial,Wetlands,Aquatic,MarineMuchifnotallthatmaybeneededtoaddresstheenvironmentalsettingforterrestrial,wetlands,aquaticand/ormarineecosystemsmayhavebeencoveredinSections5.7and5.8.Thissectionisnotintendedtoduplicatethatinformation;rather,itshouldintegratetheinformationtoensurethatthestructureandfunctionofeachecosystemisadequatelypresented.5.10 EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesandHabitatsSections5.7and5.8shouldidentifyallspeciesintheprojectarea.Thissectionshouldhighlightallendangeredandthreatenedspeciesandcriticalhabitatthatpotentiallyoccurinthevicinityoftheproject.5.11 ProtectedAreasIdentifyonmapsthespecificlocationsandboundariesofrelevantnationalparks,sanctuaries,reserves,etc.,aswellasanyareasproposedforprotection.Provideabriefnarrativedescriptionofeacharea.

SocialEconomicCulturalEnvironment5.12 SocioEconomicConditionsIdentifynearbyhumansettlementsincludingthefollowinginformationforeachsettlement:

5.12.1 Population(size,genderandagedistribution)5.12.2 Culturalcharacteristics(religion,ethniccomposition,languagesspoken,etc.)5.12.3 Economicactivities(employers,employmentandincomes)5.12.4 Taxbase5.12.5 Crimerates5.12.6 Literacyrates5.12.7 Communityorganizations

VibrationC.2.5Aesthetic

ResourcesD.3Biological

EnvironmentD.3.1FloraD.3.2FaunaD.3.3EcosystemsD.3.4Endangeredor

ThreatenedSpeciesandHabitats

D.3.5ProtectedAreas

andSensitiveEcosystems

D.4SocialEconomic

CulturalEnvironment

D.4.1SocioEconomic

Conditionsand




5.12.8 PublicHealthandSafety5.12.8.1 Diseasesintheprojectarea(includingthesourcesofdataandthe

methodologyusedtocollectandanalyzethedata)5.12.8.2 Levelofemergencyservicesandaccesstoclinics,doctorsandhospitals5.12.8.3 Existingpracticeforassessmentofoccupationalhealth

5.12.9 Skills,servicesandgoodsavailabilityinthecommunities5.13 InfrastructureForeachhumansettlementidentifiedinsubsection5.12,describetheinfrastructureinorservingthesettlement,includingthefollowinginformation:

5.13.1 Transportationinfrastructure5.13.1.1 RoadsLocationandconditionofallexistingroadsintheprojectareathat

maybeusedbytheprojectortouristscomingtotheproject Surfacematerials Erosionandsedimentcontrol Maintenanceprograms(what,whenandwhom) Descriptionofanticipatedthirdpartyimprovements(governmentorentityotherthantheproponent)

Trafficcapacity,patternsanddensities Safetylevelsandcurrentcirculationissues

5.13.1.2 AirportsandairstripsLocations,conditions,capacities,currentusesandtrends

5.13.1.3 Othertransportationinfrastructureasapplicablesuchasrail,bus,pipelinesforfueling,harborsforcruiseships,andmarinasforboatsLocations,conditions,capacities,currentusesandtrends

5.13.2 Publichealthinfrastructure5.13.2.1 Drinkingwatersuppliesandtreatment,5.13.2.2 Wastewatertreatmentandmanagement5.13.2.3 Solidandhazardouswastemanagementandtreatment

5.13.3 Communicationsinfrastructure5.13.3.1 Typesofcommunicationssystems5.13.3.2 Typesoftransmission(wiredorwireless)5.13.3.3 Locationsoftransmissionlines(ifapplicable)5.13.3.4 Locationsofmicrowavetowersand/orantennae(ifapplicable)

5.13.4 Energyinfrastructure5.13.4.1 Typesofenergy5.13.4.2 Sourcesincludinglocationanddescriptionofgeneratingfacilitiesinthe

areaofinfluence5.13.4.3 Transmissionlinesand/orpipelines5.13.4.4 Fuelstoragefacilities5.14 Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricandResourcesIdentifyallcultural,archaeological,ceremonialandhistoricresourceswithintheareaofinfluence,includingthefollowinginformation:

5.14.1 Dataandmapsrelatingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonial,andhistoricsitesinthedirectvicinityoftheproject

5.14.2 Informationonindigenouspeopleorothertraditionalcultures,ifany5.15 LandUseDescribeactualandpotentiallanduseshowinglocation,sizeandproximitywithinandsurroundingtheprojectarea,includinglandusemaps,andtoextentpossible,integratedintoonemap.

5.15.1 Populationcenters,includinginformationandlocationsof5.15.1.1 Schools5.15.1.2 Cemeteries5.15.1.3 Churches5.15.1.4 Otherpublicbuildings5.15.1.5 Housing(includinghousingdensity)5.15.1.6 Commercialareas

5.15.2 Agriculturallands5.15.3 Forestedlands5.15.4 Protectedareas(includingbutnotlimitedto)

ResourcesD.4.2Infrastructure

SystemsandEquipment

D.4.2.1Transportation

InfrastructureD.4.2.2PublicHealth

InfrastructureD.4.2.3Communica

tionsInfrastructureD.4.2.4Energy

InfrastructureD.4.3Cultural,

Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricResources

D.4.4LandUse




5.15.4.1 Nationalparks5.15.4.2 Wildliferefuges

5.15.5 Wetlandsandmangroves5.15.6 Otherenvironmentallysensitiveareas5.15.7 Tourismandrecreationareas

5.15.7.1 Recreationfacilities5.15.7.2 Ecoculturaltouristlocations

5.15.8 Culturallysensitiveareas5.15.9 Floodplainsandwaterbodies5.15.10 Coastalzones5.15.11 Otherlandusesasappropriate6 AssessmentofImpacts

TheEIAshallprovideinformationonpotentialimpacts(direct,indirectandcumulative)andthemagnitudeandfrequencyofpotentialimpactsonphysical,biological,socialeconomicculturalresourcesresultingfromconstruction,operationandclosureoftheproposedprojectandalternatives.Theassessmentshallusestandardizedpredictivemethods,suchasmodels,todeterminethespecificrangeofimpactsonenvironmentalandsocioeconomicresources.TheEIAshallidentifywhichimpactsaresignificantandthecriteriausedtomakethisjudgment.Criticaldatainputfromprojectdescriptionandenvironmentalsettinganalysisprojectingtheconditionsintheenvironmentalsettingintheabsenceoftheproposedprojectshallbeusedasthebaselineuponwhichpotentialimpactsareforecast.TheEIAshallalsoidentifysourcesofdatausedintheanalysisandtheuncertaintiesassociatedwiththeoutputsofeachmethodused.

PhysicalImpacts6.1 GeologicResourcesandHazardsPotentialimpactstogeologicresourcesandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructuresshallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

6.1.1 Geologichazardsandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructures6.1.2 Changesintopographyanddrainagepatterns6.1.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor

allphasesoftheproposedprojectbaseduponanalysisofmagnitude,frequency,scopeanddurationincontext

6.2 SoilResourcesPotentialimpactstosoilresourcesshallbedescribed.Theanalysisshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtothefollowing:

6.2.1 Soilquality6.2.1.1 Contamination

Salinizationduetoirrigation Useofpesticidesandchemicalfertilizers

6.2.1.2 Impactsonuse6.2.2 Erosion,slopealteration,vegetationremovalanddrainagepatterns

6.2.2.1 ModelsforsoilerosionshouldbeincludedusingmethodslikeUSLE,definingtheareaswithhigherosionpotential

6.2.2.2 Sedimentaccumulationandtransport6.2.2.3 Sedimentandhazardouswasteremovalanddisposal

6.2.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsforallphasesoftheproposedprojectbaseduponanalysisofmagnitude,frequency,scopeanddurationincontext

6.3 WaterResourcesPotentialimpactstosurfacewaterandgroundwatershallbedescribed.Theanalysisshallincludebutnotbelimitedtothefollowing:

6.3.1 Geomorphology6.3.1.1 Locationofallstreamorwetlandcrossingsbyaccessroads.6.3.1.2 Modification/diversionintheexistingdrainagepattern6.3.1.3 Bankerosion(surfacewaterdischarges,streamcrossingsanddredging)6.3.1.4 Potentialforincreasedflashflooding

6.3.2 Quantity6.3.2.1 Impactofwateruseonsurfacewaterandgroundwater,includingspecific

E.PotentialImpactsF.AssessingImpactsF.1OverviewofUsing

PredictiveToolsforanEIA

F.2General

ApproachesforPredictionofImpacts

AppendixCE.2Physical

EnvironmentE.2.1Geology,Soils

andOceanTopography

TableE1F.3SoilsandGeology

ImpactAssessmentTools

E.2.2WaterResourcesTableE2




uses Modelresults Watertablelevels Wellproduction Springandstreamflows

6.3.3 Quality6.3.3.1 Runoff,erosionandsedimentationfromroads,disturbedareasand

streamcrossings Sources Receivingwaters Concentrations

Physicalparameters Chemicalparameters Biologicalparameters

6.3.3.2 Descriptionofimpactfromwastewaterdischarges6.3.3.3 Chemicalcontaminationfromherbicidesusedforvegetativemaintenance

(fertilizersandpesticides)6.3.3.4 Spillsandaccidents

Chemical,hazardouswasteandfuelspills6.3.4 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor


6.4 AirandClimatePotentialimpactstoairresourcesshallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

6.4.1 Impactsonambientairquality6.4.1.1 Sources(e.g.,windblowndust,fixedandmobileequipment)6.4.1.2 Concentrations6.4.1.3 Receptors(e.g.,communities,schools,soils,waterbodies,ecosystems)

6.4.2 Greenhousegasgeneration6.4.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor


6.5 NoiseandVibrationPotentialimpactsfromnoiseshallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

6.5.1 Potentialnoiselevelsatdifferentrepresentativesitesintheprojectareaandincommunitiesneartheprojectarea

6.5.2 Potentialvibrationduetoblastingandmovementofheavyequipment,andrelateddamagetomaterialsandstructures


6.6 AestheticandVisualResourcesPotentialimpactstoAestheticResources,includinglightpollution,shallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

6.6.1 Impactsonvisualresourcesandlandscapes6.6.2 Increasesinlightcontamination6.6.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor


BiologicalImpactsPotentialimpactstobiologicalresourcesshallbedescribedandquantifiedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:6.7 Vegetation/FloraandAssociatedEcosystemsDescribeandquantifyalterationsinvegetativecoverdueto:

6.7.1 Deforestationorwetlandsdestruction6.7.2 Othervegetativetypeconversions

F.4WaterResourcesImpactAssessmentTools

TableF2TableF3TableF2TableF3E.2.3AirResourcesTableE3F.5AirResources


TableF5E.2.4Noiseand

VibrationTableE4F.6NoiseImpact

AssessmentToolsE.2.5Aesthetic

ResourcesF.7Aesthetic/Visual

ResourceImpactAssessmentTools

TableF6E.3Biological

Environment




6.7.2.1 Directvegetativeremoval6.7.2.2 Indirect(e.g.,poisoningbydustandpesticides)

6.7.3 Wildfires6.7.4 Increasedroadaccessinremoteareasleadingtodestructionofexisting

vegetativecover(landusechanges)6.7.5 Spreadofnoxiousorinvasivespecies6.7.6 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor


6.8 AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/FaunaandAssociatedEcosystemsDescribeandquantifyalterationsinaquaticandterrestrialwildlifepopulationsdueto:

6.8.1 FishandAquaticResources6.8.1.1 Lossinhabitat(e.g.,spawning,rearing,juvenile,oradulthabitats)from

changesinwaterqualityduetosedimentationanduseofchemicalsforvegetationmaintenance

6.8.1.2 Disturbanceofaquaticresourcesduringconstruction,operations,ormaintenanceactivities,includingequipmentnoise,erosionandsedimentation,vehicularmovements,orblasting

6.8.2 WildlifeResources6.8.2.1 Lossofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridors,andbreedingareasdueto

changesinvegetativecover/wetlandsloss6.8.2.2 Disturbanceofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridorsandbreedingareasdue

toprojectconstruction,operation,andmaintenance,recreationaluse,andhumansettlementassociatedwiththeproject(e.g.,noise,vibration,illumination,vehicularmovement)

6.8.2.3 Lossorcontaminationofdrinkingwaterforwildlifespecies6.8.2.4 Poisoning(e.g.,directcontactwithtoxicwaster/substances)6.8.2.5 Animalsattractedtogarbageandfoodwastegeneratedatconstruction

camps,restaurantsandonsiteemployeehousing6.8.2.6 Increasedhunting


6.9 EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesorHabitatsDescribeandquantifyimpactstoendangeredorthreatenedspeciesorhabitats

6.9.1 Biodiversity6.9.2 Individualspecies(withspecialemphasisonendemic,rare,threatenedand

endangeredspecies)6.9.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor


6.10 ProtectedAreasSocialEconomicCulturalImpacts

TheEIAshallassesspotentialpositiveandnegativeimpactstosocialeconomicculturalresourcesincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:6.11 SocioEconomicConditions

6.11.1 Increasedindividualincomes6.11.1.1 Directemploymentattheproject6.11.1.2 Indirectemploymentgeneratedbyprojectactivities6.11.1.3 Increasedpurchasesfromlocalbusinesses6.11.1.4 Othereconomicactivitiesstimulatedinthecommunityasaresultofthe

project6.11.2 Employmentopportunitiesforlocalresidents6.11.3 Increasedtaxbase6.11.4 Displacementandrelocationofcurrentsettlements,residentsorcommunity

resources

TableE5E.3.1Terrestrial

SpeciesandAssociatedEcosystems

E.3.2Aquatic

EcosystemsF.8Flora,Fauna,

EcosystemsandProtectedAreasImpactAssessmentTools

TableF2E.3.3Endangeredor

ThreatenedSpeciesandHabitatsandProtectedAreas

F.8Flora,Fauna,

EcosystemsandProtectedAreasImpactAssessmentTools

E.SocialEconomic

CulturalEnvironment

TableE6




6.11.5 Displacementordisruptionofpeopleslivelihoods(e.g.,fishing,hunting,grazing,farming,forestryandtourism)

6.11.6 Publicfinancerequirementswillmoreinfrastructureneedtobebuiltandmaintainedtomeetthedemandsofincreasedpopulationintheareasofpubliceducationandpublicservice(water,sanitation,roads,emergencyservices,etc.)

6.11.7 Reductioninqualityoflifeforresidentsfromvisualandnoiseimpacts6.11.8 Changeincrimerate(drugs,alcohol,prostitution,etc.)6.11.9 Changeinpopulation(temporaryorpermanent)6.11.10 Changeincharacterofcommunity6.11.11 Changeinreligious,ethnicorculturalmakeupofcommunity6.11.12 Impactsonpublichealth

6.11.12.1 Waterrelatedvectordiseases(malaria,dengue,etc.)6.11.12.2 Healthimpactsofpesticideandfertilizeruse

6.11.13 Impactsonworkerhealthandsafety6.11.13.1 Identificationofhazardousjobsandnumberofworkersexposedwith

durationofexposure6.11.13.2 Occupationaldiseasesduetoexposuretodustandotherprojectrelated

activitiessuchashandlingofexplosives,solvents,petroleumproducts,etc.6.11.13.3 Identificationofphysicalrisksandsafetyaspects

6.11.14 Potentialforfires6.11.15 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts

forallphasesoftheproposedprojectbaseduponanalysisofmagnitude,frequency,scopeanddurationincontext

6.12 Infrastructure6.12.1 Transportationinfrastructure

ThissectionoftheEIAaddressesimpactsoftransportationandtrafficpatternsonexistingroads.Theimpactsofnewandexistingroadsonwaterquality,biologicalresourcesandlanduseshouldbeaddressedinthoserespectivesections.TheEIAshallassesspotentialimpactstotransportationsystemsincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

6.12.1.1 Potentialchangestotrafficpatterns,densities,andtrafficsafetyissuesinareaaffectedbyproject Adeterminationofvehiculartrafficdensityintheprojectarea(before,during,andaftertheproposedactivities)

Potentialfortrafficaccidents Congestion Noise

6.12.1.2 Potentialimpactstopreviouslyinaccessibleareasfromimprovementofroads

6.12.2 Publichealthinfrastructure6.12.2.1 Increasedneedforpublichealthinfrastucture6.12.2.2 Alterationstopublichealthinfrastucture

6.12.3 Communicationsinfrastructure6.12.3.1 Increasedneedforcommunicationsinfrastucture6.12.3.2 Alterationstocommunicationsinfrastucture

6.12.4 Energyinfrastructure6.12.4.1 Increasedneedforenergyinfrastucture6.12.4.2 Alterationstoenergyinfrastucture


6.13 Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricandResources6.13.1 Destructionduringconstruction6.13.2 Damageandalteration6.13.3 Removalfromhistoriclocation6.13.4 Introductionofvisualoraudibleelementsthatdiminishintegrity6.13.5 Neglectthatcausesdeterioration

F.9SocioEconomicConditions,InfrastructureandLandUse

F.12HealthandSafety


E.4.2Infrastructure:

Systems,Equipment,Capacity,Performance

TableE7F.9SocioEconomic

Conditions,InfrastructureandLandUse




6.13.6 Lossofmedicinalplants6.13.7 Lossofaccesstotraditionaluseareas6.13.8 Damagetoresourcesduetoincreasedvisitationpromotedbytheproject6.13.9 Impactstopreviouslyinaccessibleresourcesfromdevelopment/improvement

ofroads6.13.10 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts


6.14 LandUse6.14.1 Temporaryandpermanentchangesinlandusebybothareaandlocation6.14.2 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts


6.14.3 Socialinfrastructure(schools,cemeteries,churches,otherpublicbuildings,communicationsystemsandhousing)

6.14.3.1 Increasedneedforadditionalinfrastructure6.14.3.2 Alterationstosocialinfrastructure

6.14.4 Existingtourismandrecreationinfrastructure6.14.4.1 Changeintouristactivities6.14.4.2 Increasedneedfortourismandrecreationinfrastructure6.14.4.3 Alterationstotourismandrecreationinfrastructure

6.14.5 Housingmarket(duringconstructionandoperationandafterclosure)6.14.6 Identificationofanycomponentsoftheproposedprojectthatwouldfallwithin

25or100yearfloodplains6.14.7 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts


7 MitigationandMonitoringMeasuresThissectionoftheEIAmustincludemeasuresdesignedtomitigatepotentialadverseimpactstophysical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalresourcesfromconstruction,operationandclosureoftheproposedprojectandalternatives.Theseshallincludemeasurestoavoidandprevent,andifneeded,toreduceorminimizeadverseimpacts.Theprojectproponentmustincludemeasuresconsideredtobebestpracticesinthedesignofallalternatives.

Hereand/orintheEnvironmentalManagementPlansection,proposedmitigationshallbedescribedinauditabletermsandatalevelofdetailsufficienttodemonstrateitseffectivenessinaddressingtheconcernorperformancecriterion,includingitsanticipatedlevelofeffectivenessand/ormeasurableperformance,anddesignspecifications.

Themonitoringplanmustincludemonitoringthroughoutthelifeoftheprojectforeachpotentialmitigationtoconfirmtheeffectivenessofthemeasureandsupportcontingencyplanstoprovideassurancethattheproject,atthesitepreparation,construction,operation,expansion,andclosurestageswillmeetapplicableenvironmentalrequirements/standardsbylaw,andfallwithinthelimitsofimpactsdeemedacceptableuponapprovaloftheEIA.Someimportantitemstoaddressinthemitigationplanandassociatedmonitoringplansinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

PhysicalImpacts7.1 GeologicResourcesandHazards

7.1.1 Preexcavation,onsitegeologicalinspectionandgeotechnicalstudyprotocolstodetermineslopestabilityandlandsliderisks

7.1.2 Slopesbuiltandmaintainedtoavoidlandslidesandfavorrevegetationandsoilsformation

7.1.3 Slopestabilizationbyconstructingretainingwalls,usingvegetation,geotextilemembranes,orothermechanicalmethods

7.1.4 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.1.5 Useofsignagetomarkareaswhereslopesarenotstableasapreventivemeasureintheeventofalandslide

7.1.6 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

E.4.3Cultural,

Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricResources

TableE8E.4.4LandUseF.9SocioEconomic

Conditions,InfrastructureandLandUse

G.Mitigationand

MonitoringMeasures

TablesG1,G2&G3TablesG6,G7&G8TablesG1,G2&G3




7.2 SoilResources7.2.1 Erosionandsedimentationcontrolmeasures(temporaryandpermanent)

includingwheneachwillbeinstalledorimplemented,howoftenitwillbecheckedandtheprocessforandtimingofremovaloftemporarymeasures

7.2.2 Spoilanddisposalmeasures7.2.3 Bestmanagementpracticestominimizesoildisturbance7.2.4 Decommissioning/RehabilitationPlanifneeded(summaryofrelevantmeasures

withfulldocumentinAnnex)7.2.5 Restrictionsondischargeofpollutantstosoil7.2.6 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

7.3 WaterResources7.3.1 Quality

7.3.1.1 WaterQualityManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex) Sewageanddomesticwastewater Nonpointsourcesrunoff,erosionandsedimentcontrolpreventionmeasures

7.3.1.2 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.3.1.3 SolidWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.3.1.4 HazardousWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.3.1.5 Transportsystemconstructionandmaintenancetoavoiderosionandsedimentationincluding: Elevationorrerouting Designforproperrunoffcontrolandcatchment Provisionofculvertstoallowflowthatmightotherwisebeimpededbyroadwaysorotherrightsofway

Appropriatetrafficcontrol7.3.1.6 Offroadvehicleuserestrictions7.3.1.7 Wasteminimizationpractices

7.3.2 Quantity7.3.2.1 Waterconservationpractices7.3.2.2 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives7.4 AirandClimate

7.4.1 Dustcontrolmeasures7.4.2 Energyconservationmeasures7.4.3 Emissionscontrolmeasures

7.4.3.1 Emissionsreductionequipment7.4.3.2 Maintenanceandinspectionofequipmentandvehiclesusingcombustion

enginestoreduceemissions7.4.4 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull

documentinAnnex)7.5 NoiseandVibration

7.5.1 Noisecontrolmeasures7.5.1.1 Noisereductiontechnologies(suppressionequipment,soundabsorbing

structures,vibrationdampeningdevices,berms,noisebarriers,etc.)7.5.1.2 Reroutingoftrafficandotherinfrastructurerelatedactivitiestominimize

impactsofnoiseandvibration7.5.1.3 Timeofdaylimitationsonblastingandmovementofheavyequipment

whenincloseproximitytohousesnotbeingoperatedduringeveninghours

7.5.2 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.5.3 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

AppendixD




7.6 AestheticResources7.6.1 Relocationofprojecttoanothersite7.6.2 Redesignofplacementofprojectstructuresonsite7.6.3 Redesignheightandlocationofstructuresblockingvieworproducinglight

pollution7.6.4 Lightingminimization7.6.5 Visual/LandscapeManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull

documentinAnnex)7.6.6 MitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternativesBiologicalImpacts

7.7 Vegetation/FloraandAssociatedEcosystems7.7.1 Controlofnoxiousandinvasiveweeds7.7.2 Measurestocompensateforlossordamageofforests,wetlandsorothercritical

ecosystems,includingestablishmentofnewprotectedareas7.7.3 Restoration/RehabilitationPlanfordisturbedareas(summaryofrelevant

measureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)7.7.4 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

7.8 AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/FaunaandAssociatedEcosystems7.8.1 FishandAquaticResources

7.8.1.1 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantfishlifehistoryperiods(e.g.,spawning)

7.8.1.2 Relocationofsensitive,threatenedorendangeredspecies7.8.1.3 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull

documentinAnnex)7.8.1.4 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

7.8.2 WildlifeResources7.8.2.1 Controlsonhuntingwithintheprojectarea7.8.2.2 Modifylocationsofstructuresandlocationsandtimingofactivitiesto

avoidcriticalecosystems,migratoryroutesandbreedingareas7.8.2.3 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantwildlifehistory

periods(e.g.,breeding,nesting)7.8.2.4 Relocationofsensitive,threatenedorendangeredspecies7.8.2.5 Blastingplan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull

documentinAnnex)7.8.2.6 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

SocialEconomicCulturalImpacts7.9 SocioEconomicConditions

7.9.1 Selectionofanalternatesitefortheproject,andifnotpossiblethenadheringtorequirementsofaninternationallyrecognizedResettlementActionPlan(RAP)

7.9.2 RehabilitationProgramforpeopledisplacedbytheproject(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.9.3 Traininglocalresidentsforemploymentintheproject7.9.4 DevelopmentofaCodeofConduct(withassociatedtrainingprogram)for

workerstoshowrespecttothelocalpopulationsandtheircultureandsocialrules

7.9.5 PublicHealthProgramtoprotectlocalpopulationfrompotentialhealthproblemscausedbytheprojectoperation(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.9.6 DevelopmentofanOccupationalHealth,IndustrialSafetyandAccidentsPreventionProgramwithappropriateaccidentpreventionprogram,reportingandperiodicreview(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)includingprovisionofroutinetrainingandtesting,andpropersafetyequipmentsuchashearingprotection,hardhats,steeltoedshoes,safetyrailingsandfallarrestors

TableG5TablesG1,G2&G3AppendixFTableG4




7.9.7 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.9.8 HazardousMaterialsManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)

7.9.9 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives7.10 Infrastructure

7.10.1 TransportationinfrastructureThissectionoftheEIAaddressesmitigationmeasuresfortransportationandtrafficpatternsonexistinginfrastructure(roads,airports,airstrips,harbors,etc.).Mitigationofimpactsofnewandexistingtransportationinfrastructureonwaterqualityandbiologicalresourcesandlanduseshouldbeaddressedinthoserespectivesections.

7.10.1.1 TransportationPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex) Placementoftrafficsignals Establishing,postingandenforcingspeedlimitsforthevehiclesthattransportmaterial

Trainingemployees,contractorsandsubcontractorsonmeasurestoreduceoravoidpotentialaccidents

Hiringandtrainingsecuritypersonneldevotedexclusivelytopreventingaccidentsintheaccessroadandcontrollingthespeedofthevehiclestransportingprojectmaterial

7.10.2 Publichealthinfrastructure7.10.3 Communicationsinfrastructure7.10.4 EnergyInfrastructure7.10.5 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives

7.11 Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricandResources7.11.1 Modifystructureandactivitylocationstoavoidsignificantarcheological,

cultural,ceremonialandhistoricsites7.11.2 Ifavoidanceisnotpossible,conductappropriateresourcerecoveryoperations

beforedisturbingthesites7.11.3 Clearlydelineateboundariesandpostsignsidentifyingexistingarcheological,

culturalandhistoricsitesonroadsidesandwithintheprojectareaboundariessothattheyareeasilyrecognizedbymachineryoperators,workersandtourists

7.11.4 Developmentofatrainingprogramsothatstaffrecognizeandrespectculturallyandarcheologicalsensitiveareas

7.11.5 Developmentofacodeofconductforactivitiesinindigenousandlocalcommunitieswiththeconsentofandincollaborationwiththecommunity

7.11.6 Provideguestswithinformationaboutandinterpretationofthelocalcultureandculturalheritage,aswellasexplainingappropriatebehaviorwhilevisitinglivingculturesandculturalheritagesites

7.11.7 Developmentprotocolsforuseduringconstructionandoperationstagesforidentifyingandrespondingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonialandhistoricsitesnotidentifiedduringthepreliminarysurveys

7.11.7.1 Intheeventsuchasiteisfound,theywillstopactivitiesatthesiteandreporttothegovernmentrelocationofculturalorhistoricalresources,fortheirphysicalprotection.

7.11.8 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives7.12 LandUse

7.12.1 Criteriaandmethodforcalculatingcompensationforlossoflandandcrops7.12.2 Compensationtofarmersandranchersforcroporforagelossesandrestore

lostagriculturallandsattheendoftheproject.7.12.3 Compensationtopropertyownersforrelocationoftheirhomesintheevent

therelocationisunavoidable7.12.4 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives




8 EnvironmentalManagementPlanTheEIAshallincludeanEnvironmentalManagementPlantoprevent,mitigateandmonitoreachimpactidentifiedintheEIA.PlanswilldescribeactionstobetakeninsufficientdetailtoprovideabasisforsubsequentauditingofcompliancewithcommitmentsmadeintheEIAprocessincludingwhoisresponsible,howandwhenitwillbeimplemented,whatwillbedoneandwhatresultswillbeachieved,whyitisbeingdone,andhowtoknowwhetheritiseffectiveinaddressingtheunderlyingconcerns.TheEnvironmentalManagementPlanshallhavethefollowingelements:8.1 OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicy

8.1.1 Describetheprojectmanagementandhowenvironmentalmanagementandorganizationrelatestooverallprojectresponsibility.Describethepersonnelandperformanceaccountabilitysystemfordesign,operation,maintenanceandclosureforimplementationofmitigationandmonitoringmeasures

8.1.2 DescribetheenvironmentalpolicythatwillgoverntheProjectthroughoutitsimplementation,includingatleasttheobjectives,scope,commitmenttocontinuousimprovement,controlandenvironmentalmonitoringandgoodrelationshipwithneighboringpopulationsandcountries,aswellasthecommitmenttointernalcontrolssuchascomplianceandenvironmentalmonitoringandroutineaudits

8.1.3 Identifythepersonsresponsiblefortheimplementationofmitigationmeasures,ineachphase

8.2 ProjectwideMitigationPlanincludinganimplementationschedule.Ithastwoelements:

8.2.1 Environmentalresourcemitigation(suchasair,water)8.2.2 Socioeconomicculturalmitigation(relocation,etc.)

8.3 ProjectWideMonitoringPlan(usuallyspecifictomonitoringofsurfaceandgroundwater)

8.3.1 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringofresourcecondition,includingbutnotlimitedto:

8.3.1.1 Slopestability8.3.1.2 WaterQualityMonitoringProgram

Where,howandwhenmonitoringshallbeconducted Parameterstobemonitored Monitoringfrequencies Samplingandanalyticalprotocolstobeused

8.3.1.3 AirQualityMonitoringProgram Where,howandwhenmonitoringshallbeconducted TheParameterstobemonitored Themonitoringfrequencies Thesamplingandanalyticalprotocolstobeused

8.3.1.4 NoiseandVibration8.3.1.5 Cultural,ceremonialarcheologicalandhistoricresourcesinthevicinityof

theproject8.3.2 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringtoensurethatthemitigationmeasuresare

functioningaspredictedandthatrehabilitationisworking8.4 ManagementofOtherOnorOffSiteEnvironmentalPollutionControl

andInfrastructureThissectionshouldaddressmanagementofcriticalelementsofpollutioncontrolandinfrastructurethatarenototherwiseincludedinthemitigationplanbecausetheywereconsideredanessentialpartoftheproposedproject.8.5 ContingencyPlansContingencyplansshallbepreparedanddescribedtoaddressa)failuretomeetspecificperformancecriteriaestablishedbylawornecessaryfortheprojecttomeetitscommitmentsintheEIAandb)respondtonaturalandotherriskspreviouslyidentifiedandmitigatedintheEIAintheeventreasonableandfeasiblemitigationmeasurestoaddresstherisksareinadequate.

8.5.1 PerformancerelatedContingencyPlans,indicatingthestepsthatwillbetakenshouldmonitoringindicatethat:

8.5.1.1 Environmentalstandardsarenotbeingmet

HEnvironmental

ManagementPlanTableH1AppendixE




8.5.1.2 Impactsaregreaterthanpredicted8.5.1.3 Themitigationmeasuresand/orrehabilitationarenotperformingas

predicted8.5.2 NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan(assumesthatriskidentificationandrisk

reductionhavebeenaddressedinotherpartsoftheEIA)8.5.3 OtherRisksResponsePlans(assumesthatriskidentificationandriskreduction

havebeenaddressedinotherpartsoftheEIA)8.5.4 Contingencyplansformaintainingserviceorreducingdowntimeintheeventof

accidentsornaturalcatastrophesthatdisruptprojectoperation9 SignedCommitmentStatement

TheEIAshallcontainalegallybindingsignedletterofcommitmenttomeetingthetermsoftheEIA.Thestatementmustbesignedbytheauthorizedrepresentativeoftheproponentcompanywithassurancethatallfinancialsuretymeasuresasrequiredbytheregulatoryagencyhavebeenmet.

10 AnnexesTheseshallbenumberedanddulyreferencedinthetext10.1 PublicConsultation

10.1.1 Publicconsultationplan10.1.2 Asummaryofpublicoutreachactivitiesincluding:audience,numberof

persons,organizationsinvolved,concernsraised,responsestocomments10.1.3 Summaryofresponsetocomments10.1.4 Actualcopiesofwrittencomments

10.2 TechnicalSupportingDocuments10.2.1 Includemaps,plans,chartsandfiguresinthesequencementionedintheEIA

document10.2.2 Zoningmapswithresourcesandresultsofimpacts10.2.3 SpecialStudiesifrelevantbutnotreadilyaccessible10.2.4 Detailedmaterialsonpredictivetools/modelsandassumptionsusedforthe

assessmentbuttoodetailedforthebodyoftheEIA10.3 ReferencesSubmitalistofallreferences,(books,articles,technicalreportsandotherinformationsources)citedinthevariouschaptersoftheEIAstudywithfullbiographicreferences,andthefollowingconventionalprocedurescitedintheliterature:author,year,title,source,numberofpages,andcityofpublicationorissuance.

B.2PublicParticipation


2 EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR) CONCESSIONPROJECTS


2 TERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)FORCONCESSIONSPROJECTSA. OVERVIEWThese terms of reference (TOR) describe the minimum requirements for the preparation of theEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for proposed concessions. Both the TOR and the crossreferencedEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismProjectsshouldbeusedtoestablishminimallyacceptableconditionsforsatisfyingtherequirementtosubmitanEIA. TherearethreedifferentTORsfortourismprojects.PartA,Overview,iscommontoallthreeTORsbutPartBistailoredrespectivelyto:1.HotelandResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.ThethreeTORsarestructuredtofacilitatemixingandmatchingasappropriatetothepurposeandneedforaproposedprojectandalternatives.These TORs are focused on specific types of concessions dealing with the use of public land forrecreationalactivitiessuchas:

Hikingtrailsandbackcountrycamping Horsebackriding Offroadvehicles Ziplinesandcanopywalks Riverrafting/kayaking/canoeing Lakebasedrecreation(boating,skiing,swimming,etc.) Sportfishing(lakeorriver)

Many concessions may also include hotels, restaurants, campgrounds and other such components.ThesecomponentsarecoveredbytheTORforHotelandResortDevelopments.Iftheconcessionisformarineorcoastaltourism,youshouldalsoconsulttheTORforMarineandCoastalTourism.ThebasicformatfortheEIAdocumentthatshouldbefollowedis:

TableofContents AcronymsandAbbreviations ExecutiveSummary GeneralInformation ProjectandAlternativesDescription EnvironmentalSetting AssessmentofImpacts MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan CommitmentStatement Annexes

Ingeneral,theEIAmustidentifyandaddress: Applicable environmental standards, norms, and requirements set forth at the international,

national, regionaland/or local levels including thosedesigned tomeet theobjectivesof resourcemanagementand/orlanduseplansthatmaybeineffectinandaroundthejurisdiction(s)inwhichtheproposedprojectislocated.Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,theEIAshouldestablishasetofbenchmarksthatcanbeusedintheanalysisandselectionofanalternative.TheGuidelinesidentifystandardsinusebyvariouscountriesandinternationalorganizationsinAppendixC.

Public/Stakeholderconcernsrelatedtoimpactsinandaroundtheproposedprojectandalternativesat least forstakeholderswithin thegeographicscopeofpotential impact. Theprojectproponentshould document specific steps taken to engage the public and other stakeholders, and engage




thesepublicsasearlyaspossiblebeforeundertakingtopreparetheEIA.Concernedpublicsinclude:localgovernments,persons livingandworking inthevicinityoftheproject,thosewith interests inresourcesthatmaybeaffectedi.e.,indigenouspeoples,andthoseconcernedaboutprotectedareasandprimeagriculturallands.Asummaryofpublicoutreachactivities,audience,numberofpersons,organizations involved, concerns raised, responses to comments and actual copies of writtencommentsreceivedshouldbeincludedintheAnnex.

All relevant plans related to the proposed tourism project, for example, engineering and sitepreparation plans, operations and decommissioning/closure, environmental management, andmitigationinwhateverformthesemaytake.

Allphasesoftheprojectfromfeasibilitystudiestositepreparationtooperationstoclosureandalsoplanstoexpandcapacityatthecurrentoradjacentsites.

Alternative approaches to meeting the purpose and need for the proposed tourism project,including siting, designing, constructing, operating and closing the project firstly to avoid andprevent, or secondly to reduce or minimize adverse or improve beneficial environmental orsocioeconomicimpacts.TheEIAshouldassessasappropriatetheimpactsofarangeofreasonableandtechnicallyfeasiblealternativesaswellastheproposedproject.Thealternativestotheprojectmust include a no action alternative, as well as consideration of best practices that may nototherwisehavebeenincorporatedintheproposedproject.Otheralternativesshouldbedevelopedasneededtoavoidorminimizesignificantadverseimpactsassociatedwiththeproposal.

Direct,indirectandcumulativeimpactsandtheirsignificancelevel. Uncertaintyandhowthatuncertaintywillbeaddressedthroughmonitoringandcontingencyplans

asmaybeneededtoreduceriskofadverseimpactsinthefuture. Specific commitments, includingwho is responsible,whatwillbedone,when andhow itwillbe

monitored,reportedandauditedtoconfirmthatcommitmentsaremet.Finally,akeypartoftheTORisobtainingalegallybindingcommitmentfromtheprojectproponentthatthe approved EIA will be implemented as presented. Such a commitment adds to the legalenforceabilityoftheoutcomesoftheEIAprocess.




B. DETAILSFORCONCESSIONSPROJECTS0 TableofContents

AgeneralTableofContentsfortheEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)shallbeprovided.TheTableofContentsshallbeorganizedinsuchamannerastofacilitatetheuseoftheEIAbyreviewersandprojectimplementers.EIAsforlargerprojectsshouldhaveamoredetailedTableofContentsthanthoseforsmallerprojects.Ataminimum,theTableofContentsshallincludethefollowing: AcronymsandAbbreviations ExecutiveSummary GeneralInformation

o ObjectivesandJustificationo ProjectProponentso ProjectTeamo LegalandRegulatoryFramework

ProjectandAlternativesDescription EnvironmentalSetting

o PhysicalEnvironment GeologicResources SoilResources WaterResources AirandClimate NoiseandVibration AestheticResources

o BiologicalEnvironment Vegetation/Flora AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/Fauna Ecosystems:Terrestrial,Wetlands,Aquatic,Marine EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesandHabitat ProtectedAreas

o SocialEconomicCulturalEnvironment SocioEconomicConditions Infrastructure Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricResources LandUse

AssessmentofImpactstoresourcesdescribedintheEnvironmentalSetting MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan

o OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicyo ProjectwideMitigationPlano ProjectwideMonitoringPlano ManagementofOtherOnorOffSitePollutionControlsandInfrastructureo ContingencyPlans

PerformancerelatedContingencyPlan NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan OtherRiskResponsePlans

SignedCommitmentStatement Annexes

o PublicConsultation PublicConsultationPlan SummaryofPublicOutreachActivities SummaryofResponsestoComments CopiesofWrittenComments

o TechnicalSupportingMaterials MapsandPlans,inthesequencementionedintheEIAdocument ChartsandFigures Detailsaboutpredictivemodelingused,calculationsandassumptions SpecialStudies

o References




1 AcronymsandAbbreviationsAllacronymsandabbreviationsusedintheEIAmustbeclearlyandsuccinctlydefinedanddescribedinthissection.Thiswillrelievethereaderoftheneedtosearchforthefirstoccurrenceofawordandthecitingoftheacronymorabbreviationinthetext.

2 ExecutiveSummaryAgeneralsummaryoftheEIAshallbeprovidedinthissection.Thesummaryshallbewrittenusingavocabularythatcanbeeasilyunderstoodbythepublic.ItshallincludeatleastthefollowinginformationabouttheprojectfromtheEIA:

ObjectivesandJustification Location ProjectProponents ProjectDescription OtherProjectAlternatives EnvironmentalSetting EvaluationofImpacts MitigationandMonitoringMeasures EnvironmentalManagementPlan Issuesraisedbystakeholdersandanyoutstandingissues

3 GeneralInformation3.1 ObjectivesofandJustificationfortheProposedProject

3.1.1 Objectives:Astatementofthegeneralandspecificobjectives(purpose)oftheproposedproject,includingwhetheritisanewproject,anexpansionofanexistingproject(e.g.,increaseinlandareaorincreaseinvisitorcapacity)ormodernizationofanexistingoperation.

3.1.2 JustificationfortheProject:Provideajustificationfortheproposedproject(need)highlightingthebenefitstosurroundingcommunitiesandeconomicdevelopmentoftheregionandcountry.

3.2 ProjectProponents3.2.1 Names,addresses,telephonenumbers,andapplicablelegaldocumentationof

proponents(includingdevelopers,majorequipmentsuppliersifpartofprojectteam,shareholdersandprovidersoffinancing,andrepresentatives).

3.2.2 Namesandcontactinformationforresponsiblepartieswithintheorganization.3.2.3 Financialviabilityofthecompany(includingacertifiedbankingstatement

indicatingthatthecompanyisfinanciallystableandreputable).3.2.4 Bondingrequirementsandproofofabilitytomeetbondingrequirements

sufficienttocovertheanticipatedcostsofenvironmentalmanagementduringallphases,aswellasthecosts,byathirdparty,ofdecommissioningandlongtermpostclosureliabilitiesassociatedwiththeproject.

3.3 ProjectTeamThissectionshallprovideinformationonthemultidisciplinaryteamthatpreparestheEIA.Thetypesofprofessionalsincludedintheteamshallbeappropriatetothetypeofprojectandthetypeofenvironmentinwhichtheprojectislocatedandmayinclude(butnotbelimitedto)engineers,architects,biologists,geologists,hydrologists,airqualityexperts,archeologists,anthropologists,sociologistsandeconomists.TheinformationprovidedforeachmemberoftheEIAprojectteamincludesthefollowing:

3.3.1 Names,addressesandregistrynumbersofcontractors.3.3.2 Names,contactinformation,qualificationsandregistrynumbersofkeypersonnel

involvedinthestudy;aswellasanaffidavitindicatingtheirareaofparticipation.3.3.3 Listofprofessionals/expertsparticipatingintheEIA,theirareasofexpertise,

degrees,experience,professionalregistrationsandstamps,sealsandsignatures.3.4 LegalandRegulatoryFrameworkThissectionoftheEIAshalldefinethelegalframeworkunderwhichtheEIAisbeingcompletedlistingandsummarizingrequirementsoralternativesusedasbenchmarks,andevidenceofnonapplicabilityorcompliance,including:

3.4.1 Informationthatdemonstratesrightsandaccess:3.4.1.1 Ownershipwithwrittenauthorization

C.2Documentationof

PurposeandNeedC.3.1General

InformationG.6Financial

AssuranceC.3.1General

InformationC.3.1General




3.4.1.2 Governmentalauthorization(ifrequired)3.4.1.3 Periodoflease/permit/concessionagreement3.4.1.4 Mapsshowingthelease/permit/concessionarea

3.4.2 Applicableenvironmentalstandards,normsandrequirementssetforthattheinternational,national,regionaland/orlocallevels

3.4.2.1 Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedintheanalysis

tourismvol1part2.pdf

Documents

practices guidelines

central american commission

predictive tools

united states

nongovernmental organizations

broader program

international websites

environment anddevelopmentccad