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EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:
TourismRelatedProjects
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ProgramtoStrengthenEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)Review
PreparedbyCAFTADRandU.S.CountryEIAandTourismExpertswithsupportfrom:
Thisdocumentistheresultofaregionalcollaborationundertheenvironmentalcooperation
agreementsundertakenaspartoftheCentralAmericaandDominicanRepublicFreeTradeAgreements
withtheUnitedStates.Regionalexpertsparticipatedinthepreparationofthisdocument,however,the
guidelinesdonotnecessarilyrepresentthepolicies,practicesorrequirementsoftheirgovernments
andorganizations.
Reproductionofthisdocumentinwholeorinpartandinanyformforeducationalornonprofit
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EPA/315R11003AJuly2011
EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:
TourismRelatedProjects
VolumeI Part2
ExampleTermsofReference
TheEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismRelatedProjectsweredevelopedaspartofaregional
collaboration to better ensure proposed tourismrelated projects undergoing review by government
officials, nongovernmental organizations and the general public successfully identify, avoid, prevent
and/ormitigatepotentialadverseimpactsandenhancepotentialbeneficialimpactsthroughoutthelife
of the projects. The guidelines are part of a broader program to strengthen environmental impact
assessment(EIA)reviewunderenvironmentalcooperationagreementsassociatedwiththeCAFTADR
free trade agreement between the United States and five countries in Central America and the
DominicanRepublic.
TheguidelinesandexampletermsofreferencewerepreparedbyregionalexpertsfromtheCAFTADR
countriesandtheUnitedStatesinboththegovernmentorganizationsresponsiblefortheenvironment
andtourismandleadingacademicsdesignatedbytherespectiveMinisterssupportedbytheU.S.Agency
forInternationalDevelopment(USAID)contractfortheEnvironmentandLaborExcellenceProgramand
grantwiththeCentralAmericaCommissionforEnvironmentandDevelopment(CCAD).Theguidelines
draw upon existing materials from within and outside these countries and from international
organizationsanddonotrepresentthepolicies,practicesofanyonecountryororganization.
The guidelines are available in English and Spanish on the international websites of the U.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency (U.S.EPA),theInternationalNetworkfor EnvironmentalCompliance
and Enforcement (INECE), and the Central American Commission on Environment and Development
(CCAD): www.epa.gov/oita/ www.inece.org/ www.sica.int/ccad/ Volume 1 contains the
guidelines with a glossary and references which track with internationally recognized elements of
environmentalimpactassessment;Volume2containsAppendiceswithdetailedinformationontourism,
requirements and standards, predictive tools, and international codes; and Volume 1, part 2 contains
example Terms of Reference crosslinked to Volumes 1 and 2 for resort/hotel/condo developments,
concessions,andcoastalandmarineprojectsrespectivelyforusebythecountriesastheypreparetheir
ownEIAprogramrequirements.
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VolumeIPart2EIATechnicalReviewGuidelines:
Tourism
EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TORs)
Terms of Reference are used by countries to describe both general and specific requirements for the
preparation ofanenvironmentalimpactassessment,inthisinstancetailoredtoproposedprojectsfor
tourism.Volume1,Part2containsexampleTermsofReference(TORs)crossreferencedtoVolumes1
and2oftheEIATechnicalReviewGuidelineforTourismProjects.TheExampleTermsofReference
areprintedseparatelytofacilitateusebycountriesastheypreparetheirownEIAprogramrequirements
fortourismprojects.
Threetermsofreferences(TORs)areprovidedbelowasexamplesforcountriestousedirectlyordraw
upon for their own TORs and guidelines for tourism projects, including: 1. Hotel and Resort
Developments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.Foreachtherearetwosectionsto
the TOR: PART A is an overview describing general expectations for the preparation of the
environmentalimpactassessment.PARTBaddressesdetailrelatedtothespecifictypeofproject.All
sectionsareimportantguidanceforpreparationofadequateEIAdocumentsfortourismprojects,and
theTORsarecrossreferencedtorelevantsectionsoftheGuidelines.Thethreetermsofreferenceare
designedtobeappliedincombinationbasedonthenatureoftheproposedprojectandexpectationsfor
related tourism activities whether or not the related activities are to be developed, owned and/or
operatedbythesameparties.Forexample,resortslocatedonornearthecoastaredesignedsothat
touristmayavailthemselvesofrecreationalactivitiesalongthecoastanditisthereforeassumedthatit
isrelevanttoassessthecoastalimpactsoftheforeseeableusesofthecoastbypatronsoftheresort.
Similarly,ifaresortisproposedbutisintendedtoutilizeanexistingornewproposedgolfcourse,those
impactsshouldbeaddressedwithinthesameEIA,andifaresortorhotelcomplexislocatedtosupport
ecotourism at an adjacent national or local protected area, even if the resort itself does not sponsor
tripstoexplorethoseresources,thoseimpactsmustbetakenintoaccount.Thetestforrelevanceisthe
but for test, whether the proposed project would be proposed and viable in the absence of these
relatedactivitiesandwhetheritisforeseeablethattheresourcescanbeaffected.
ThedetailsintheexampleTORsaddresseachelementoftheEIAanalysisanddocumentationincluding
what should be included in the description of the proposed project and alternatives; environmental
setting; assessment of impacts; mitigation and monitoring measures; an environmental management
plan; a signed commitment statement; and key supporting materials, each aligned with the physical,
biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalenvironments.
1.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORHOTELANDRESORTDEVELOPMENT
A.OVERVIEW
34
B.DETAILSFORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS
528
2.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORCONCESSIONS
A.OVERVIEW
2930
B.DETAILSFORCONCESSIONSPROJECTS
3152
3.TERMSOFREFERENCEFORMARINEANDCOASTALTOURISM
A.OVERVIEW
5354
B.DETAILSFORCOASTALANDMARINEDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS
5576
CAFTADRANDUSCOUNTRYEXPERTSSUPPORTEDBYUSAIDENVIRONMENTANDLABOREXCELLENCECCADUSEPAPROGRAM
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Tourism
1 EXAMPLETERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)
HOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTS
1 TERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)FORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTS
A. OVERVIEW
These terms of reference (TOR) describe the minimum requirements for the preparation of the
EnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)forproposedhotelandresortdevelopments.BoththeTORand
thecrossreferencedEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismProjectsshouldbeusedtoestablish
minimally acceptable conditions for satisfying the requirement to submit an EIA. There are three
differentTORsfortourismprojects.PartA,Overview,iscommontoallthreeTORsbutPartBistailored
respectivelyto:1HotelandResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.
ThethreeTORsarestructuredtofacilitatemixingandmatchingasappropriatetothepurposeandneed
foraproposedprojectandalternatives.
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, regional and/or local levels including those designed to meet the objectives of resource
managementand/orlanduseplansthatmaybeineffectinandaroundthejurisdiction(s)inwhich
theproposedprojectislocated.Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,theEIAshouldestablishasetof
benchmarksthatcanbeusedintheanalysisandselectionofanalternative.TheGuidelinesidentify
standardsinusebyvariouscountriesandinternationalorganizationsinAppendixC.
Public/Stakeholderconcernsrelatedtoimpactsinandaroundtheproposedprojectandalternatives
at least for stakeholders within the geographic scope of potential impact. The project proponent
should document specific steps taken to engage the public and other stakeholders, and engage
thesepublicsasearlyaspossiblebeforeundertakingtopreparetheEIA.Concernedpublicsinclude:
localgovernments,personslivingandworkinginthevicinityoftheproject,thosewithinterestsin
resourcesthatmaybeaffectedi.e.,indigenouspeoples,andthoseconcernedaboutprotectedareas
andprimeagriculturallands.Asummaryofpublicoutreachactivities,audience,numberofpersons,
organizations involved, concerns raised, responses to comments and actual copies of written
commentsreceivedshouldbeincludedintheAnnex.
All relevant plans related to the proposed tourism project, for example, engineering and site
preparation plans, operations and decommissioning/closure, environmental management, and
mitigationinwhateverformthesemaytake.
Allphasesoftheprojectfromfeasibilitystudiestositepreparationtooperationstoclosureandalso
planstoexpandcapacityatthecurrentoradjacentsites.
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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 and
prevent, or secondly to reduce or minimize adverse or improve beneficial environmental or
socioeconomicimpacts.TheEIAshouldassessasappropriatetheimpactsofarangeofreasonable
andtechnicallyfeasiblealternativesaswellastheproposedproject.Thealternativestotheproject
must include a no action alternative, as well as consideration of best practices that may not
otherwisehavebeenincorporatedintheproposedproject.Otheralternativesshouldbedeveloped
asneededtoavoidorminimizesignificantadverseimpactsassociatedwiththeproposal.
Direct,indirectandcumulativeimpactsandtheirsignificancelevel.
Uncertaintyandhowthatuncertaintywillbeaddressedthroughmonitoringandcontingencyplans
asmaybeneededtoreduceriskofadverseimpactsinthefuture.
Specific commitments, including who is responsible, what will be done, when and how it will be
monitored,reportedandauditedtoconfirmthatcommitmentsaremet.
Finally,akeypartoftheTORisobtainingalegallybindingcommitmentfromtheprojectproponentthat
the approved EIA will be implemented as presented. Such a commitment adds to the legal
enforceabilityoftheoutcomesoftheEIAprocess.
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TableofContents
AgeneralTableofContentsfortheEnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)shallbeprovided.The
TableofContentsshallbeorganizedinsuchamannerastofacilitatetheuseoftheEIAbyreviewers
andprojectimplementers.EIAsforlargerprojectsshouldhaveamoredetailedTableofContentsthan
thoseforsmallerprojects.Ataminimum,theTableofContentsshallincludethefollowing:
ExecutiveSummary
GeneralInformation
o ObjectivesandJustification
o ProjectProponents
o ProjectTeam
o LegalandRegulatoryFramework
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
o OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicy
o ProjectwideMitigationPlan
o ProjectwideMonitoringPlan
o ManagementofOtherOnorOffSitePollutionControlsandInfrastructure
o ContingencyPlans
PerformancerelatedContingencyPlan
NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan
OtherRiskResponsePlans
SignedCommitmentStatement
Annexes
o PublicConsultation
PublicConsultationPlan
SummaryofPublicOutreachActivities
SummaryofResponsestoComments
CopiesofWrittenComments
o TechnicalSupportingMaterials
MapsandPlans,inthesequencementionedintheEIAdocument
ChartsandFigures
Detailsaboutpredictivemodelingused,calculationsandassumptions
SpecialStudies
o References
B. DETAILSFORHOTEL/RESORTDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS
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AllacronymsandabbreviationsusedintheEIAmustbeclearlyandsuccinctlydefinedanddescribedin
thissection.Thiswillrelievethereaderoftheneedtosearchforthefirstoccurrenceofawordandthe
citingoftheacronymorabbreviationinthetext.
2 ExecutiveSummary
AgeneralsummaryoftheEIAshallbeprovidedinthissection.Thesummaryshallbewrittenusinga
vocabularythatcanbeeasilyunderstoodbythepublic.Itshallincludeatleastthefollowing
informationabouttheprojectfromtheEIA:
ObjectivesandJustification
Location
ProjectProponents
ProjectDescription
OtherProjectAlternatives
EvaluationofImpacts
Issuesraisedbystakeholdersandanyoutstandingissues
3 GeneralInformation
3.1 ObjectivesofandJustificationfortheProposedProject
3.1.1 Objectives:Astatementofthegeneralandspecificobjectives(purpose)ofthe
C.2Documentationof
proposedproject,includingwhetheritisanewproject,anexpansionofan
PurposeandNeed
existingproject(e.g.,increaseinlandareaorincreaseinvisitorcapacity)or
modernizationofanexistingoperation.
3.1.2 JustificationfortheProject:Provideajustificationfortheproposedproject
(need)highlightingthebenefitstosurroundingcommunitiesandeconomic
developmentoftheregionandcountry.
3.2 ProjectProponents
3.2.1 Names,addresses,telephonenumbers,andapplicablelegaldocumentationof
C.3.1General
proponents(includingdevelopers,majorequipmentsuppliersifpartofproject
Information
team,shareholdersandprovidersoffinancing,andrepresentatives).
3.2.2 Namesandcontactinformationforresponsiblepartieswithintheorganization.
3.2.3 Financialviabilityofthecompany(includingacertifiedbankingstatement
G.6Financial
indicatingthatthecompanyisfinanciallystableandreputable).
Assurance
3.2.4 Bondingrequirementsandproofofabilitytomeetbondingrequirements
sufficienttocovertheanticipatedcostsofenvironmentalmanagementduringall
phases,aswellasthecosts,byathirdparty,ofdecommissioningandlongterm
postclosureliabilitiesassociatedwiththeproject.
3.3 ProjectTeam
ThissectionshallprovideinformationonthemultidisciplinaryteamthatpreparestheEIA.Thetypes
ofprofessionalsincludedintheteamshallbeappropriatetothetypeofprojectandthetypeof
C.3.1General
environmentinwhichtheprojectislocatedandmayinclude(butnotbelimitedto)engineers,
Information
architects,biologists,geologists,hydrologists,airqualityexperts,archeologists,anthropologists,
sociologistsandeconomists.TheinformationprovidedforeachmemberoftheEIAprojectteam
includesthefollowing:
3.3.1 Names,addressesandregistrynumbersofcontractors.
3.3.2 Names,contactinformation,qualificationsandregistrynumbersofkey
personnelinvolvedinthestudy;aswellasanaffidavitindicatingtheirareaof
participation.
3.3.3 Listofprofessionals/expertsparticipatingintheEIA,theirareasofexpertise,
degrees,experience,professionalregistrationsandstamps,sealsandsignatures.
3.4 LegalandRegulatoryFramework
ThissectionoftheEIAshalldefinethelegalframeworkunderwhichtheEIAisbeingcompletedlisting
andsummarizingrequirementsoralternativesusedasbenchmarks,andevidenceofnonapplicability
orcomplianceincluding:
3.4.1 Informationthatdemonstratesrightsandaccess:
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3.4.1.1 Ownershipwithwrittenauthorization
3.4.1.2 Governmentalauthorization(ifrequired)
3.4.1.3 Periodoflease/permit/concessionagreement
3.4.1.4 Mapsshowingthelease/permit/concessionarea
3.4.2 Applicableenvironmentalstandards,normsandrequirementssetforthatthe
international,national,regionaland/orlocallevels
3.4.2.1 Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedinthe
analysis
3.4.3 Requiredregulatoryapprovalsand/orpermitsforallstagesandtheirstatus
3.4.4 Applicablelanduserequirements(demonstrateconformityandcompliancewith
applicableplans)
3.4.5 Applicabletourismstrategiesandplansnational,regional,andlocal
3.4.6 Applicablenaturalresourcemanagementorprotectedareamanagementplans
andresponsibleagency(ies)(demonstrateconformityandcompliancewithall
applicableplans)
Theprojectproponentshallsubmitafulldescriptionandlocationoftheproposedprojectand
reasonablealternativesincludingancillaryfacilitiesandoperationssuchasthecamp/housingfor
constructionandoperationphases,borrowanddisposalareas,sanitaryservices,wastedisposaland
transportationinfrastructure,etc.asaddressedthrough4.1to4.3below.Itshallincludeata
minimum:
4.1 Location
Thegenerallocationoftheprojectandassociatedactivitiesintermsof:
4.1.1 Politicaladministrativelocation(region,district,townorotherrelevantpolitical
administrativeunits)withaccompanyinglocationmap
4.1.2 Meansofsiteaccessi.e.,byair,river,road,trainorvehicle
4.1.3 Latitudeandlongitudeofprojectarea
4.1.4 Mapsofprojectareaatascaleofnolessthan1:50,000orasrequiredbythe
regulatoryagency
4.1.4.1 Projectplatplanandlocationonafoldout11X17page.
4.1.4.2 Indicatetheprojectareaandthedirectandindirectareasofinfluencefor
thephysical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalimpacts
4.1.4.3 Alldrawingsshouldpresentscaleandkeycoordinatesorbenchmarksas
latitude/longitude,UniversalTransverseMercator(UTM)coordinates,or
localsurveyplatethatcanbecrossreferencedtolatitude/longitudeor
UTMcoordinates
4.1.5 Hastheareaoftheprojecteverbeenatouristdestinationbefore?
4.1.5.1 Ifso,showothertouristfacilitiesintheareaonthemaps,includingthose
underconstructionand,ifknown,thoseinthedesignphase
4.2 SummaryofProposedProjectandAlternatives
Allprojectalternativesthatarereasonableandfeasibleandmeetthepurposeandneedforthe
proposedprojectshallbeidentified,summarizedinthissection,andevaluatedintheEIAas
appropriate.Inadditiontotheproposedproject,suchalternativesincludealternativelocations,
alternativesiteconfigurationofelementsoftheproject,alternativesize,andalternativeplansfor
construction,operationanddecommissioningoftheprojectincludingbestpracticesthatmayavoid
and/orreducetheadverseimpactstothephysical,biologicalorsocialeconomiccultural
environments.
Iftheprojectareaorthebufferzoneoftheprojectareaforanalternativeisinanecologicallyfragile
are,thedescriptionofthealternativemustincludeaclearjustificationfornotoptingforanothersite.
IdentifywhichalternativeswillbecarriedthroughtheanalysisintheEIAandthebasisforthat
decision.
4.3 ProjectandAlternativesDetails
TheEIAshallprovidespecificprojectdetailsfortheproposedprojectandeachalternativeasidentified
insubsections4.3.1through4.3.8.Thelevelofdetailpresentedshallbethesamefortheproposed
projectandeachalternativeevaluated.Thefollowingprojectdetailsshallbeprovided:
4.3.1 Typeandnatureoftheproject
4.3.1.1 Type(resort,hotel,camping,dayuse)
4.3.1.2 Overviewofallproposedfacilitiesandactivitiesandtheirrelationship
C.3.1General
Information
C.Projectand
Alternatives
Description
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
C.3.5Maps,Diagrams,
SiteDesignandPlan
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
C.3.4ProjectDetails
C.3.5Project
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4.3.1.3
Adetaileddrawingshowingaccesspoints,layoutofallproject
componentsincludingonsiteroads,walkwaysandpaths,existing
structures,topographyandnaturalfeaturessuchaswaterbodies,
wetlandsandgeologicstructures
4.3.1.4 Asummarytableshowingthetype,quantityandsizeofeachcomponent
4.3.1.5 Expectedlifeofoperation
4.3.1.6 Anticipateduse:maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthandseason
for:
Dayuse
Overnightstays
4.3.1.7 Recreational,leisureandadventureusesbyvisitorsofsurroundingnatural
andculturalresources
Typeofuse(typeofactivities,motorizedornonmotorized,etc.)
Anticipateduse(maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthand
season)
4.3.2 Principalprojectfacilities
Locationanddesigninformationprimarymaterialofconstruction(wood,brick,
stone,etc.),layoutanddimensions.Designdrawingsshouldbeprovidedfor
eachfacility,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
4.3.2.4 Entertainmentvenue(indoororoutdoor)
Sizeandseatingcapacity
4.3.2.5 Shoppingarea(mall,arcade,craftmarket,etc.)
Numberandsizeofstoresorbooths
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
Alternatives
C.3.8Hotel,Resortand
RestaurantFacilities
TableC3
TableC3
C.4.2.3Restaurants
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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,and
fuelrequirementsforeachtypeofdredgingequipment
4.3.2.13 Developedbeach
Beachuses
Onbeachstructures(recreationalequipmentrental/storage,bath/toilet
facilities,bar,restaurant[includein4.3.2.2]lifeguardtowers,sun
shades,etc.)
Breakwatersandshorelineerosionprotection
4.3.2.14 Walkingtrails
Widthsandlayout
Surfacematerial
Erosioncontrol
4.3.3 Onsitesupportfacilities
4.3.3.1 Onsitewalkways
Widthsandlayout
C.3.8.2GolfCourse
Operations
C.9MarineandCoastal
TableC5
C.4.2.2DredgingWaste
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Surfacematerial
Lighting(ifapplicable)
Erosioncontrol
4.3.3.2 Onsitelaundry(numberandsizeofwashingmachinesanddryersand
otherequipment)
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
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,leak
protection,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
TableC11
C.4.1Waterand
SanitationFacilities
TableC6
TableC8
C.4.2Solidand
HazardousWaste
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Separation(ifany)
Disposal
4.3.3.11 Greenspaces/landscaping
Vegetationtypes
Vegetativemanagement
Irrigation(includinggreywatersystemsifapplicable)
Fertilization
Pestcontrol
4.3.3.12 Fencing
4.3.4 Accessandtransportation
4.3.4.1 Roads
Identifyallnewandexistingroadstobeused(includingclosedroads
thatwillbereopened,ifapplicable)
Trafficvolume,operatingspeedsandtriptimes
Closedroadsthatwillbereopened
Detailedinformationonanyaccess,onsiteandrecreationalactivity
roadstobeconstructedorupgraded
Location
Timingofconstruction
Roadsurfaceandshoulderwidthandbarriers
Grade
Constructionmethodsincludingclearingandgrubbing
Constructionmaterials
Compaction
Streamandwetlandcrossingsandassociateddesigns
Animalcrossings
Sedimentationanderosionpreventionandcontrolstructuresand
practices
Stabilizationmethodsforcutsandfills
Typicalelevationsforeachtypeandsituationofroaddisplaying
constructionmaterials,levelsofcompactionanderosionand
sedimentationfeatures
Locationandsize(areaandvolumeofmaterial)ofborrowpits
Lighting(whereapplicable)
Operation
Closureplan(ifapplicable)
Dustcontrolforconstructionandoperation
Maintenance
Rosterforconstructionandmaintenanceequipment,specifyingtype
andquantitybysize,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 BestPractices
Descriptionofstandardbestpracticestobeincorporatedintotheproject.
4.3.6 Constructionphaseandtimetable
TableC9
C.3.7Transportation:
Roads,Pathways,
AirStrips,andBoat
Facilities
TableC2
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4.3.6.1
4.3.6.2
4.3.6.3
4.3.6.4
4.3.6.5
4.3.6.6
4.3.6.7
4.3.6.8
4.3.6.9
Scheduleforeachphaseofconstructionforallprojectandancillary
facilities(includingtemporarystructures)including,butnotlimitedto:
Mobilization
Roadconstructionandimprovements
Landclearing
Blasting
Erosionandsedimentcontrol
Excavationandsubgradepreparation
Foundationpreparation
Concretework
Constructionorinstallationofeachprojectfacility
Stabilizationofdisturbedareas
AGANTTorcriticalpathmanagementchartfortheentireproject,from
starttofinish
Borrowandfillmaterial
Locationsfromwhichfillmaterialwillbesourced
Locationswherefillmaterialwillbeplacedonsite
Locationswherefillandotherconstructionmaterialwillbetemporarily
stockpiled/stored
Borrowandspoildisposal
Keyareas(relatedtoenvironmentalsensitivity/importance)thatwill
remainundisturbedduringconstruction(waterways,wetlands,forested
areasandothergreenspace,etc.)
Erosioncontrolstructuressuchas:
Temporarydiversionsforwaterways
Erosioncontrolbarriers
Equipment
EquipmentRoster,specifyingtypeandquantitybysize,weight,motor
size,andfuelrequirementsforeachpieceofequipmentormachinery
usedineachactivity
Transportationmobilizationandmobilizationfrequency
Machineryandequipmentmobilizationroutestobeused,aswellasthe
featuresofthewaysonwhichtheywillbetransported,includingamap
ofroutes,asapplicable,andmobilization.
Laborduringconstruction
Numberandtypeofemployees(bylocalhireandnonlocalhire)byfield
ofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
Rawmaterialstobeusedforconstruction
Giveacompletelistoftherawmaterialsandconstructionmaterialsto
beused,indicatingtheamountsperday,month,andthestoragemeans
Includeaninventoryofchemical,toxicorhazardoussubstances,active
elements,sitesandstoragemeans,safetyaspectsregarding
transportationandhandlingandanyotherrelevantinformation
Constructioncamp(ifapplicable)
Descriptionofthecampincludingbutnotlimitedto:
Amapshowingallfacilitiesatalegiblescaleappropriatetothesizeof
theproject
Buildingsbytype(use)andsize
Roads
Electricaltransmissionlinesand/orsubstation
Drainage
Watersupplyanddistribution
Distributionsystem
Use(m3/day)
Rights
Sources
C.3.6Detailson
Construction
Procedures
TableC1
C.6Manpowerand
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Wastehandlinganddisposalcomponents
Sewers
Wastewatertreatment
Solidwastefacilities
Energygenerationanduserequirements
Closureortransitionfromconstructioncamptoonsiteemployee
housing
4.3.6.10 Decommissioningoftemporarystructuresincludingmeasuresfor
returningtheareatopreconstructionfeatures
4.3.7 Operationphase
4.3.7.1 Descriptionofhowtheprojectwouldoperate(seasonally,monthly,daily,
hourly,asappropriate)
4.3.7.2 Operationinformation
Rosterofequipmentandmachinerytobeusedduringoperation,
specifyingtypeandquantitybysize,weight,motorsize,andfuel
requirementsforeachactivity
Laborduringoperation
Numberandtypeofemployees(bylocalhireandnonlocalhire)
byfieldofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
Overallenergyrequirementsandsources
Rawmaterialstobeusedforoperation
Listoftherawmaterialstobeused,indicatingtheamountsper
day,month,andthestoragemeans
Inventoryofchemical,toxicorhazardoussubstances,active
4.3.8 Closureanddecomissioningplan
Ifitbecomesclearthatclosurewillberequired,orwhentheprojectnearsthe
theendofitsservicelife,theprojectoperatorshallcontacttheproperregulatory
agency(ies)toobtaintheenvironmentalguidelinestocarryouttheclosureor
decommissioning.
4.3.8.1 TheprojectdescriptionshallincludeatleastageneralRestorationand
ClosurePlan,recognizingthattermsofclosuremaybeverydifferentwhen
thisphaseapproaches
4.3.8.2 Thedescriptionofrestorationmeasuresshouldincludethesizeofthearea
toberestoredaswellasconcurrent,temporaryandfinalrestoration
measurestobeusedandtheirschedules.Foreachmeasureinclude:
Areatobeaddressed
Timingandscheduleforexecutingmeasures
Equipmentandstructureremovalorconversion
Remedialmeasures,includingsuccessindicatorsandcontingency
measuresifinitialeffortsareunsuccessful
Basedoninformationavailablefromtheliterature,governmentandspecialstudiesorothersources,
theEIAshallprovideinformationonenvironmentalsettingforthedifferenttypesofphysical,
biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalenvironmentsforthecurrentsituation,importanttrendsand
predictedsituationintheabsenceoftheproposedproject.AllsourcesofdatamustbecitedintheEIA
whenandwheretheyareused.Indicatethedirectandindirectandcumulativeimpactareasof
influenceforphysical,biological,andsocialeconomicculturalimpactsandbasisfordefiningarea.
Thissectionshallincludeataminimum,thefollowinginformation:
PhysicalEnvironment
5.1 GeologicResourcesandHazards
5.1.1 Crosssectionsofthegeologyincludingsoilhorizons
5.1.1.1 Geologiccharacteristicsatallprojectstructurelocationsandintheareaof
C.6Manpowerand
LocalPurchases
C.7Closure
D.Environmental
Setting
TableD1
D.2Physical
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influence.
Geologicalmapoftheprojectareaandareaofinfluenceatascaleof
1:10,000.
Submitamapoftheareadisplayingallcharacteristicsdescribed.
Includegeologicalprofilesandcuts,aswellasstratigraphiccolumns.
5.1.2 Topographyandslopeconditionsandgeomorphology
5.1.3 Seismicityandstabilitycharacteristics
5.1.3.1 Indicatethegeneralseismicandtectonicfeaturesofthesurrounding
areas:
Seismicsourcesclosetotheprojectarea
Seismichistory
5.1.3.2 Volcanicactivity(mustbeprovidedbyalltheprojectsthatarelocated
withinaradiusof30kmfromanactivevolcanicemissioncenter)
Indicatethegeneralvolcanicfeaturesoftheareanearthesite
Historicaleruptions
Periodofrecurrence
Typeoferuptions
Affectedareasandhighriskareas
5.1.3.3 Describeprojectareassusceptibletosoilliquefaction;planned,active,and
abandonedmines;karstterrain;andareasofpotentialgroundfailure,
suchassubsidence,slumping,andlandsliding
5.1.1.2
5.2 SoilResources
TheEIAshalldescribebaselinesoilresources,andmakeuseofmaps,tablesandaccompanying
narrativetexttodescribethesoilsattheprojectsiteandalongneworreconditionedaccessroutes
associatedwiththeprojectandincludedintheEIA.
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
Types,capacityanduses
Fertilityandpotentialusesofthelandforagriculture
Stabilityandpermeability
Erosionandsedimentationpotential
Quantityandqualityavailableforrevegetatingandrestoringthedisturbedarea
attimeofclosure
5.3 WaterResources
5.3.1 Surfacewater
5.3.1.1 Namesandlocationsonmapsofallpermanentandintermittentstreams,
rivers,wetlands,lakesandreservoirswithintheareaofinfluence
5.3.1.2 Flow(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbesurfacewaterorifwastewater
willbedischargedtosurfacewater)
Themonthlyminimum,meanandmaximumrecordedflowsinm3/sof
theriveratthediversionpoint
Locationofgaugingstationswheredataweregatheredtoderivethe
curves
2,10,25,50and100yearrunoffeventsand100yrfloodplainfor
streamsandrivers
5.3.1.3 Seasonalfluctuationsinareaandvolumeofwetlands,lakesandreservoirs
5.3.1.4 Delineationofwatershedsandwaterdrainagepatternintheareaof
influenceusingcadastral/aerial/remotesensingsatelliteimageries(map)
Runoffcharacteristicsofwatersheds
5.3.1.5 Inventoriesofconsumptiveandnonconsumptiveuse
5.3.1.6 Surfacewaterbalance(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbesurface
water)
Existingusesbytypeandvolume
Capacity
5.3.2 Groundwater
Provideamapandidentifyanddescribeaquifiersandundergroundwaters
adjacenttotheproject,indicatingthedepthofthewatertablealongwithtrend
data:
5.3.2.1 Hydrogeologiccharacteristicsoftheprojectsiteincludingfuelstorage
areas,wastewaterdischargeareas,andgolfcourses(vadosezoneand
D.2.1Geologyand
Soils
D.2.1Geologyand
Soils
D.2.2WaterResources
D.2.2.1SurfaceWater
D.2.2.2MarineWaters
D.2.2.3Groundwater
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Watertablelevels(dryandrainyseason)
Flowregime
Flowdirection
Influencesofgeologicstructures(faults,contacts,bedrockfracturing,
etc)andsurfacewaterbodies
5.3.2.2 Locationandcharacteristicsofallexistingspringsandwellsintheareaof
influence(ontopographicmap)
Flow/yielddataforeachspringandwell(includingwaterlevelsinwells)
Depthandconstructioninformationforeachwell
Capacityavailable
5.3.2.3 Groundwaterrechargedata
5.3.2.4 Groundwaterpotentialyield(onlynecessaryifwatersourcewillbe
groundwater)
5.3.3 Waterquality(onlynecessaryifprojectwilldischargewastewater,includes
irrigation,orwillusefertilizersandpesticidesonlandscapedareas)
5.3.3.1 Existingwaterqualitydata
Locationsofallwaterqualitymonitoringstationsinandaroundthe
projectarea(withdirectionanddistancefromthesite)
Waterqualitydataforeachstationforthoseparameterslikelytobe
affectedbyprojectconstruction,operationormaintenance
Physical,chemicalandbiologicalwaterqualitycharacteristics,including
watertemperatureanddissolvedoxygenconcentrations
5.3.3.2 Supplementalsamplingandanalysis(ifexistingdataisnotadequateto
characterizewaterquality)
SamplingandAnalysisPrograminannex
Proposedlocationsofrepresentativemonitoringstationsupstreamand
downstreamofproposedprojectactivities
Monitoringprogramdesignwithatleastayearofbaselinedatabeing
collected
Parameters(includingasappropriate,physical,chemicaland
biological)
Frequencyofcollection
Analyticmethods
5.3.3.3 Surfacewaterandgroundwaterstandardsthatapplytotheproject
Currentuses
Standardsforcurrentuses(intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifya
setofbenchmarksusedintheanalysis)
5.4 AirandClimate
Baselineinformationforairresourcesshallbecollectedforatleastoneyearorasrequiredbythe
regulatoryagencyandshallincludeataminimumthefollowing:
5.4.1 Climateandmeteorology
5.4.1.1 Sourceofdata(meteorologicalstation(s)fromwhichclimatologicaldata
havebeenobtained)
5.4.1.2 Temperaturevariations
5.4.1.3 Relativehumidity
5.4.1.4 Solarradiationandevaporationrates
5.4.1.5 Rainfall(totalprecipitation,rainfallintensity,anddurationbymonth)
5.4.1.6 WindRose(Winddirectionandspeed,24hourlydata)
5.4.1.7 Statisticalanalysisofthedata
5.4.1.8 Riskofhighimpactstorms,stormsurges,hurricanelevels,tropicalstorms
frequencyandseasonality
5.5 NoiseandVibration
Presentadescriptionofthenoiseandvibrationlevelsforreceptorsnearwherenoisegenerating
activitiesoftheprojectmayoccur.TheEIAshallinclude:
5.5.1 Locationofmonitoringstations
5.5.2 Daytimeandnighttimenoiselevels(measuredindecibels)
D.2.3AirandClimate
D.2.4Noiseand
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Vibration
5.6 AestheticandVisualResources
5.6.1 Photospresentingbaselinepanoramicviewsoftheprojectsitefrompotential
viewpoints
C.2.5Aesthetic
5.6.2 Viewshedsorotheraestheticorlandscaperesources
5.6.3 Existingsourcesoflightcontamination
Resources
BiologicalEnvironment
TheEIAshallprovidedetailedinformationonthelocationandconditionofecosystemsinandaround
theprojectareaintheformofnarrative,mapsandtables,includingthefollowing:
5.7 Vegetation/Flora
D.3Biological
5.7.1 Vegetativemappingofterrestrialandwetlandhabitats(aquaticandmarineif
Environment
appropriate)forprojectareaandareasaffectedbytheproject(e.g.,projectsite
andareasaroundnewroads)
5.7.2 Speciesandstructure(abundance,density,status,plantcommunities,presence
D.3.1Flora
ofinvasivespecies,etc.)
5.8 AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/Fauna
5.8.1 FishandAquaticResources
5.8.1.1 Identificationoffish,mussel,macroinvertebrateandotheraquaticspecies
Spatialandtemporaldistribution
D.3.2Fauna
Specieslifestagecomposition
Standingcrop
Ageandgrowthdata
Spawningruntiming
Extentandlocationofspawning,rearing,feedingandwinteringhabitat
5.8.2 WildlifeResources
5.8.2.1 Species(includingstatus,i.e.,endemic,migratory,exotic,endangered,
threatened,keystone,etc.),lifehistory,andseasonaluse
5.8.2.2 Breedingareas
5.8.2.3 Matingandbroodingareas
5.8.2.4 Migratorycorridors(ifapplicable)
5.8.2.5 Importantwildlifeuseareas(roosts,claylicks,etc.)
5.9 Ecosystems:Terrestrial,Wetlands,Aquatic,Marine
Muchifnotallthatmaybeneededtoaddresstheenvironmentalsettingforterrestrial,wetlands,
aquaticand/ormarineecosystemsmayhavebeencoveredinSections5.7and5.8.Thissectionisnot
intendedtoduplicatethatinformation;rather,itshouldintegratetheinformationtoensurethatthe
structureandfunctionofeachecosystemisadequatelypresented.
D.3.3Ecosystems
5.10 EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesandHabitats
Sections5.7and5.8shouldidentifyallspeciesintheprojectarea.Thissectionshouldhighlightall
endangeredandthreatenedspeciesandcriticalhabitatthatpotentiallyoccurinthevicinityofthe
project.
D.3.4Endangeredor
5.11 ProtectedAreas
ThreatenedSpecies
Identifyonmapsthespecificlocationsandboundariesofrelevantnationalparks,sanctuaries,
andHabitats
reserves,etc.,aswellasanyareasproposedforprotection.Provideabriefnarrativedescriptionof
eacharea.
D.3.5ProtectedAreas
andSensitive
SocialEconomicCulturalEnvironment
Ecosystems
5.12 SocioEconomicConditions
Identifynearbyhumansettlementsincludingthefollowinginformationforeachsettlement:
5.12.1 Population(size,genderandagedistribution)
D.4SocialEconomic
5.12.2 Culturalcharacteristics(religion,ethniccomposition,languagesspoken,etc.)
Cultural
5.12.3 Economicactivities(employers,employmentandincomes)
Environment
5.12.4 Taxbase
5.12.5 Crimerates
5.12.6 Literacyrates
D.4.1SocioEconomic
5.12.7 Communityorganizations
Conditionsand
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5.12.8 PublicHealthandSafety
5.12.8.1 Diseasesintheprojectarea(includingthesourcesofdataandthe
methodologyusedtocollectandanalyzethedata)
5.12.8.2 Levelofemergencyservicesandaccesstoclinics,doctorsandhospitals
5.12.8.3 Existingpracticeforassessmentofoccupationalhealth
5.12.9 Skills,servicesandgoodsavailabilityinthecommunities
Resources
5.13 Infrastructure
Foreachhumansettlementidentifiedinsubsection5.12,describetheinfrastructureinorservingthe
settlement,includingthefollowinginformation:
D.4.2Infrastructure
5.13.1 Transportationinfrastructure
Systemsand
5.13.1.1 RoadsLocationandconditionofallexistingroadsintheprojectareathat
Equipment
maybeusedbytheprojectortouristscomingtotheproject
Surfacematerials
D.4.2.1Transportation
Maintenanceprograms(what,whenandwhom)
Infrastructure
Descriptionofanticipatedthirdpartyimprovements(governmentor
entityotherthantheproponent)
Trafficcapacity,patternsanddensities
Safetylevelsandcurrentcirculationissues
5.13.1.2 AirportsandairstripsLocations,conditions,capacities,currentusesand
trends
5.13.1.3 Othertransportationinfrastructureasapplicablesuchasrail,bus,
pipelinesforfueling,harborsforcruiseships,andmarinasforboats
Locations,conditions,capacities,currentusesandtrends
5.13.2 Publichealthinfrastructure
5.13.2.1 Drinkingwatersuppliesandtreatment,
5.13.2.2 Wastewatertreatmentandmanagement
5.13.2.3 Solidandhazardouswastemanagementandtreatment
D.4.2.2PublicHealth
5.13.3 Communicationsinfrastructure
Infrastructure
5.13.3.1 Typesofcommunicationssystems
5.13.3.2 Typesoftransmission(wiredorwireless)
D.4.2.3Communica
5.13.3.3 Locationsoftransmissionlines(ifapplicable)
5.13.3.4 Locationsofmicrowavetowersand/orantennae(ifapplicable)
tionsInfrastructure
5.13.4 Energyinfrastructure
5.13.4.1 Typesofenergy
5.13.4.2 Sourcesincludinglocationanddescriptionofgeneratingfacilitiesinthe
areaofinfluence
D.4.2.4Energy
5.13.4.3 Transmissionlinesand/orpipelines
Infrastructure
5.13.4.4 Fuelstoragefacilities
5.14 Cultural,Archeological,CeremonialandHistoricandResources
Identifyallcultural,archaeological,ceremonialandhistoricresourceswithintheareaofinfluence,
includingthefollowinginformation:
5.14.1 Dataandmapsrelatingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonial,andhistoricsitesin
D.4.3Cultural,
thedirectvicinityoftheproject
5.14.2 Informationonindigenouspeopleorothertraditionalcultures,ifany
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
5.15 LandUse
HistoricResources
Describeactualandpotentiallanduseshowinglocation,sizeandproximitywithinandsurrounding
theprojectarea,includinglandusemaps,andtoextentpossible,integratedintoonemap.
5.15.1 Populationcenters,includinginformationandlocationsof
5.15.1.1 Schools
D.4.4LandUse
5.15.1.2 Cemeteries
5.15.1.3 Churches
5.15.1.4 Otherpublicbuildings
5.15.1.5 Housing(includinghousingdensity)
5.15.1.6 Commercialareas
5.15.2 Agriculturallands
5.15.3 Forestedlands
5.15.4 Protectedareas(includingbutnotlimitedto)
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5.15.4.1 Nationalparks
5.15.4.2 Wildliferefuges
5.15.5 Wetlandsandmangroves
5.15.6 Otherenvironmentallysensitiveareas
5.15.7 Tourismandrecreationareas
5.15.7.1 Recreationfacilities
5.15.7.2 Ecoculturaltouristlocations
5.15.8 Culturallysensitiveareas
5.15.9 Floodplainsandwaterbodies
5.15.10 Coastalzones
5.15.11 Otherlandusesasappropriate
AssessmentofImpacts
TheEIAshallprovideinformationonpotentialimpacts(direct,indirectandcumulative)andthe
magnitudeandfrequencyofpotentialimpactsonphysical,biological,socialeconomiccultural
resourcesresultingfromconstruction,operationandclosureoftheproposedprojectandalternatives.
Theassessmentshallusestandardizedpredictivemethods,suchasmodels,todeterminethespecific
rangeofimpactsonenvironmentalandsocioeconomicresources.TheEIAshallidentifywhich
impactsaresignificantandthecriteriausedtomakethisjudgment.Criticaldatainputfromproject
descriptionandenvironmentalsettinganalysisprojectingtheconditionsintheenvironmentalsetting
intheabsenceoftheproposedprojectshallbeusedasthebaselineuponwhichpotentialimpactsare
forecast.TheEIAshallalsoidentifysourcesofdatausedintheanalysisandtheuncertainties
associatedwiththeoutputsofeachmethodused.
PhysicalImpacts
Potentialimpactstogeologicresourcesandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructuresshallbedescribed
includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
6.1.1 Geologichazardsandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructures
6.1.2 Changesintopographyanddrainagepatterns
6.1.3 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpactsfor
allphasesoftheproposedprojectbaseduponanalysisofmagnitude,frequency,
scopeanddurationincontext
6.2 SoilResources
Potentialimpactstosoilresourcesshallbedescribed.Theanalysisshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto
thefollowing:
6.2.1 Soilquality
6.2.1.1 Contamination
Salinizationduetoirrigation
Useofpesticidesandchemicalfertilizers
6.2.1.2 Impactsonuse
6.2.2 Erosion,slopealteration,vegetationremovalanddrainagepatterns
6.2.2.1 ModelsforsoilerosionshouldbeincludedusingmethodslikeUSLE,
definingtheareaswithhigherosionpotential
6.2.2.2 Sedimentaccumulationandtransport
6.2.2.3 Sedimentandhazardouswasteremovalanddisposal
6.3 WaterResources
Potentialimpactstosurfacewaterandgroundwatershallbedescribed.Theanalysisshallincludebut
notbelimitedtothefollowing:
6.3.1 Geomorphology
6.3.1.1 Locationofallstreamorwetlandcrossingsbyaccessroads.
6.3.1.2 Modification/diversionintheexistingdrainagepattern
6.3.1.3 Bankerosion(surfacewaterdischarges,streamcrossingsanddredging)
6.3.1.4 Potentialforincreasedflashflooding
6.3.2 Quantity
6.3.2.1 Impactofwateruseonsurfacewaterandgroundwater,includingspecific
E.PotentialImpacts
F.AssessingImpacts
F.1OverviewofUsing
PredictiveToolsfor
anEIA
F.2General
Approachesfor
Predictionof
Impacts
AppendixC
E.2Physical
Environment
E.2.1Geology,Soils
andOcean
Topography
TableE1
F.3SoilsandGeology
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.2.2WaterResources
TableE2
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uses
Modelresults
Watertablelevels
Wellproduction
Springandstreamflows
6.3.3 Quality
6.3.3.1
Runoff,erosionandsedimentationfromroads,disturbedareasand
streamcrossings
Sources
Receivingwaters
Concentrations
Physicalparameters
Chemicalparameters
Biologicalparameters
6.3.3.2
Descriptionofimpactfromwastewaterdischarges
6.3.3.3
Chemicalcontaminationfromherbicidesusedforvegetativemaintenance
(fertilizersandpesticides)
6.3.3.4
Spillsandaccidents
Chemical,hazardouswasteandfuelspills
6.4 AirandClimate
Potentialimpactstoairresourcesshallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
6.4.1 Impactsonambientairquality
6.4.1.1 Sources(e.g.,windblowndust,fixedandmobileequipment)
6.4.1.2 Concentrations
6.4.1.3 Receptors(e.g.,communities,schools,soils,waterbodies,ecosystems)
6.4.2 Greenhousegasgeneration
Potentialimpactsfromnoiseshallbedescribedincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
6.5.1 Potentialnoiselevelsatdifferentrepresentativesitesintheprojectareaandin
communitiesneartheprojectarea
6.5.2 Potentialvibrationduetoblastingandmovementofheavyequipment,and
relateddamagetomaterialsandstructures
PotentialimpactstoAestheticResources,includinglightpollution,shallbedescribedincludingbutnot
limitedtothefollowing:
6.6.1 Impactsonvisualresourcesandlandscapes
6.6.2 Increasesinlightcontamination
BiologicalImpacts
Potentialimpactstobiologicalresourcesshallbedescribedandquantifiedincludingbutnotlimitedto
thefollowing:
6.7 Vegetation/FloraandAssociatedEcosystems
Describeandquantifyalterationsinvegetativecoverdueto:
6.7.1 Deforestationorwetlandsdestruction
6.7.2 Othervegetativetypeconversions
F.4WaterResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF2
TableF3
TableF2
TableF3
E.2.3AirResources
TableE3
F.5AirResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF5
E.2.4Noiseand
Vibration
TableE4
F.6NoiseImpact
AssessmentTools
E.2.5Aesthetic
Resources
F.7Aesthetic/Visual
ResourceImpact
AssessmentTools
TableF6
E.3Biological
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6.7.2.1 Directvegetativeremoval
6.7.2.2 Indirect(e.g.,poisoningbydustandpesticides)
6.7.3 Wildfires
6.7.4 Increasedroadaccessinremoteareasleadingtodestructionofexisting
vegetativecover(landusechanges)
6.7.5 Spreadofnoxiousorinvasivespecies
TableE5
E.3.1Terrestrial
Speciesand
Associated
Ecosystems
6.8 AquaticandTerrestrialWildlife/FaunaandAssociatedEcosystems
Describeandquantifyalterationsinaquaticandterrestrialwildlifepopulationsdueto:
6.8.1.1 Lossinhabitat(e.g.,spawning,rearing,juvenile,oradulthabitats)from
changesinwaterqualityduetosedimentationanduseofchemicalsfor
E.3.2Aquatic
vegetationmaintenance
6.8.1.2 Disturbanceofaquaticresourcesduringconstruction,operations,or
Ecosystems
maintenanceactivities,includingequipmentnoise,erosionand
sedimentation,vehicularmovements,orblasting
F.8Flora,Fauna,
Ecosystemsand
6.8.2.1 Lossofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridors,andbreedingareasdueto
ProtectedAreas
changesinvegetativecover/wetlandsloss
ImpactAssessment
6.8.2.2 Disturbanceofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridorsandbreedingareasdue
Tools
toprojectconstruction,operation,andmaintenance,recreationaluse,and
TableF2
humansettlementassociatedwiththeproject(e.g.,noise,vibration,
illumination,vehicularmovement)
6.8.2.3 Lossorcontaminationofdrinkingwaterforwildlifespecies
6.8.2.4 Poisoning(e.g.,directcontactwithtoxicwaster/substances)
6.8.2.5 Animalsattractedtogarbageandfoodwastegeneratedatconstruction
camps,restaurantsandonsiteemployeehousing
6.8.2.6 Increasedhunting
6.9 EndangeredorThreatenedSpeciesorHabitats
Describeandquantifyimpactstoendangeredorthreatenedspeciesorhabitats
6.9.1 Biodiversity
6.9.2 Individualspecies(withspecialemphasisonendemic,rare,threatenedand
endangeredspecies)
E.3.3Endangeredor
ThreatenedSpecies
6.10 ProtectedAreas
andHabitatsand
ProtectedAreas
SocialEconomicCulturalImpacts
TheEIAshallassesspotentialpositiveandnegativeimpactstosocialeconomicculturalresources
F.8Flora,Fauna,
Ecosystemsand
ProtectedAreas
6.11.1 Increasedindividualincomes
6.11.1.1 Directemploymentattheproject
ImpactAssessment
6.11.1.2 Indirectemploymentgeneratedbyprojectactivities
Tools
6.11.1.3 Increasedpurchasesfromlocalbusinesses
6.11.1.4 Othereconomicactivitiesstimulatedinthecommunityasaresultofthe
E.SocialEconomic
project
Cultural
6.11.2 Employmentopportunitiesforlocalresidents
Environment
6.11.3 Increasedtaxbase
TableE6
6.11.4 Displacementandrelocationofcurrentsettlements,residentsorcommunity
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6.11.5
Displacementordisruptionofpeopleslivelihoods(e.g.,fishing,hunting,
grazing,farming,forestryandtourism)
6.11.6 Publicfinancerequirementswillmoreinfrastructureneedtobebuiltand
maintainedtomeetthedemandsofincreasedpopulationintheareasofpublic
educationandpublicservice(water,sanitation,roads,emergencyservices,
etc.)
6.11.7 Reductioninqualityoflifeforresidentsfromvisualandnoiseimpacts
6.11.8 Changeincrimerate(drugs,alcohol,prostitution,etc.)
6.11.9 Changeinpopulation(temporaryorpermanent)
6.11.10 Changeincharacterofcommunity
6.11.11 Changeinreligious,ethnicorculturalmakeupofcommunity
6.11.12 Impactsonpublichealth
6.11.12.1 Waterrelatedvectordiseases(malaria,dengue,etc.)
6.11.12.2 Healthimpactsofpesticideandfertilizeruse
6.11.13 Impactsonworkerhealthandsafety
6.11.13.1 Identificationofhazardousjobsandnumberofworkersexposedwith
durationofexposure
6.11.13.2 Occupationaldiseasesduetoexposuretodustandotherprojectrelated
activitiessuchashandlingofexplosives,solvents,petroleumproducts,etc.
6.11.13.3 Identificationofphysicalrisksandsafetyaspects
6.11.14 Potentialforfires
6.11.15 Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts
forallphasesoftheproposedprojectbaseduponanalysisofmagnitude,
frequency,scopeanddurationincontext
6.12 Infrastructure
6.12.1
Transportationinfrastructure
ThissectionoftheEIAaddressesimpactsoftransportationandtrafficpatterns
onexistingroads.Theimpactsofnewandexistingroadsonwaterquality,
biologicalresourcesandlanduseshouldbeaddressedinthoserespective
sections.TheEIAshallassesspotentialimpactstotransportationsystems
6.12.1.1 Potentialchangestotrafficpatterns,densities,andtrafficsafetyissuesin
areaaffectedbyproject
Adeterminationofvehiculartrafficdensityintheprojectarea(before,
during,andaftertheproposedactivities)
Potentialfortrafficaccidents
Congestion
Noise
6.12.1.2 Potentialimpactstopreviouslyinaccessibleareasfromimprovementof
roads
6.12.2.1 Increasedneedforpublichealthinfrastucture
6.12.2.2 Alterationstopublichealthinfrastucture
6.12.3.1 Increasedneedforcommunicationsinfrastucture
6.12.3.2 Alterationstocommunicationsinfrastucture
6.12.4.1 Increasedneedforenergyinfrastucture
6.12.4.2 Alterationstoenergyinfrastucture
6.13.1
6.13.2
6.13.3
6.13.4
6.13.5
Destructionduringconstruction
Damageandalteration
Removalfromhistoriclocation
Introductionofvisualoraudibleelementsthatdiminishintegrity
Neglectthatcausesdeterioration
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
Infrastructureand
LandUse
F.12HealthandSafety
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.4.2Infrastructure:
Systems,
Equipment,
Capacity,
Performance
TableE7
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
Infrastructureand
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6.13.6
6.13.7
6.13.8
6.13.9
Lossofmedicinalplants
Lossofaccesstotraditionaluseareas
Damagetoresourcesduetoincreasedvisitationpromotedbytheproject
Impactstopreviouslyinaccessibleresourcesfromdevelopment/improvement
ofroads
E.4.3Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
HistoricResources
TableE8
6.14 LandUse
6.14.1 Temporaryandpermanentchangesinlandusebybothareaandlocation
6.14.3 Socialinfrastructure(schools,cemeteries,churches,otherpublicbuildings,
communicationsystemsandhousing)
6.14.3.1 Increasedneedforadditionalinfrastructure
E.4.4LandUse
6.14.3.2 Alterationstosocialinfrastructure
6.14.4 Existingtourismandrecreationinfrastructure
6.14.4.1 Changeintouristactivities
6.14.4.2 Increasedneedfortourismandrecreationinfrastructure
6.14.4.3 Alterationstotourismandrecreationinfrastructure
F.9SocioEconomic
6.14.5 Housingmarket(duringconstructionandoperationandafterclosure)
Conditions,
6.14.6 Identificationofanycomponentsoftheproposedprojectthatwouldfallwithin
Infrastructureand
25or100yearfloodplains
LandUse
7 MitigationandMonitoringMeasures
ThissectionoftheEIAmustincludemeasuresdesignedtomitigatepotentialadverseimpactsto
physical,biologicalandsocialeconomicculturalresourcesfromconstruction,operationandclosureof
theproposedprojectandalternatives.Theseshallincludemeasurestoavoidandprevent,andif
needed,toreduceorminimizeadverseimpacts.Theprojectproponentmustincludemeasures
consideredtobebestpracticesinthedesignofallalternatives.
Hereand/orintheEnvironmentalManagementPlansection,proposedmitigationshallbedescribedin
auditabletermsandatalevelofdetailsufficienttodemonstrateitseffectivenessinaddressingthe
G.Mitigationand
concernorperformancecriterion,includingitsanticipatedlevelofeffectivenessand/ormeasurable
Monitoring
performance,anddesignspecifications.
Measures
Themonitoringplanmustincludemonitoringthroughoutthelifeoftheprojectforeachpotential
TablesG1,G2&G3
mitigationtoconfirmtheeffectivenessofthemeasureandsupportcontingencyplanstoprovide
TablesG6,G7&G8
assurancethattheproject,atthesitepreparation,construction,operation,expansion,andclosure
stageswillmeetapplicableenvironmentalrequirements/standardsbylaw,andfallwithinthelimitsof
impactsdeemedacceptableuponapprovaloftheEIA.Someimportantitemstoaddressinthe
mitigationplanandassociatedmonitoringplansinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
PhysicalImpacts
7.1.1 Preexcavation,onsitegeologicalinspectionandgeotechnicalstudyprotocolsto
determineslopestabilityandlandsliderisks
7.1.2 Slopesbuiltandmaintainedtoavoidlandslidesandfavorrevegetationandsoils
formation
7.1.3 Slopestabilizationbyconstructingretainingwalls,usingvegetation,geotextile
membranes,orothermechanicalmethods
7.1.4 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin TablesG1,G2&G3
Annex)
7.1.5 Useofsignagetomarkareaswhereslopesarenotstableasapreventive
measureintheeventofalandslide
7.1.6 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives
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7.2 SoilResources
7.2.1 Erosionandsedimentationcontrolmeasures(temporaryandpermanent)
includingwheneachwillbeinstalledorimplemented,howoftenitwillbe
checkedandtheprocessforandtimingofremovaloftemporarymeasures
7.2.2 Spoilanddisposalmeasures
7.2.3 Bestmanagementpracticestominimizesoildisturbance
7.2.4 Decommissioning/RehabilitationPlanifneeded(summaryofrelevantmeasures
withfulldocumentinAnnex)
7.2.5 Restrictionsondischargeofpollutantstosoil
7.3 WaterResources
7.3.1 Quality
7.3.1.1 WaterQualityManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
Sewageanddomesticwastewater
Nonpointsourcesrunoff,erosionandsedimentcontrolprevention
measures
7.3.1.2 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasures
7.3.1.3 SolidWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.3.1.4 HazardousWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
fulldocumentinAnnex)
7.3.1.5 Transportsystemconstructionandmaintenancetoavoiderosionand
sedimentationincluding:
Elevationorrerouting
Designforproperrunoffcontrolandcatchment
Provisionofculvertstoallowflowthatmightotherwisebeimpededby
roadwaysorotherrightsofway
Appropriatetrafficcontrol
7.3.1.6 Offroadvehicleuserestrictions
7.3.1.7 Wasteminimizationpractices
7.3.2 Quantity
7.3.2.1 Waterconservationpractices
7.3.2.2 Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives
7.4 AirandClimate
7.4.1 Dustcontrolmeasures
7.4.2 Energyconservationmeasures
7.4.3 Emissionscontrolmeasures
7.4.3.1 Emissionsreductionequipment
7.4.3.2 Maintenanceandinspectionofequipmentandvehiclesusingcombustion
enginestoreduceemissions
7.4.4 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.5.1 Noisecontrolmeasures
7.5.1.1 Noisereductiontechnologies(suppressionequipment,soundabsorbing
structures,vibrationdampeningdevices,berms,noisebarriers,etc.)
7.5.1.2 Reroutingoftrafficandotherinfrastructurerelatedactivitiestominimize
impactsofnoiseandvibration
7.5.1.3 Timeofdaylimitationsonblastingandmovementofheavyequipment
whenincloseproximitytohousesnotbeingoperatedduringevening
hours
7.5.2 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin
Annex)
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7.6.1 Relocationofprojecttoanothersite
7.6.2 Redesignofplacementofprojectstructuresonsite
7.6.3 Redesignheightandlocationofstructuresblockingvieworproducinglight
pollution
7.6.4 Lightingminimization
7.6.5 Visual/LandscapeManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
BiologicalImpacts
7.7.1 Controlofnoxiousandinvasiveweeds
7.7.2 Measurestocompensateforlossordamageofforests,wetlandsorothercritical
ecosystems,includingestablishmentofnewprotectedareas
7.7.3 Restoration/RehabilitationPlanfordisturbedareas(summaryofrelevant
measureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)
TablesG1,G2&G3
7.8.1.1 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantfishlifehistory
periods(e.g.,spawning)
7.8.1.2 Relocationofsensitive,threatenedorendangeredspecies
7.8.1.3 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.8.2.1 Controlsonhuntingwithintheprojectarea
7.8.2.2 Modifylocationsofstructuresandlocationsandtimingofactivitiesto
AppendixF
avoidcriticalecosystems,migratoryroutesandbreedingareas
7.8.2.3 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantwildlifehistory
periods(e.g.,breeding,nesting)
7.8.2.5 Blastingplan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.9.1 Selectionofanalternatesitefortheproject,andifnotpossiblethenadheringto
requirementsofaninternationallyrecognizedResettlementActionPlan(RAP)
7.9.2 RehabilitationProgramforpeopledisplacedbytheproject(summaryofrelevant
7.9.3 Traininglocalresidentsforemploymentintheproject
7.9.4 DevelopmentofaCodeofConduct(withassociatedtrainingprogram)for
workerstoshowrespecttothelocalpopulationsandtheircultureandsocial
rules
7.9.5 PublicHealthProgramtoprotectlocalpopulationfrompotentialhealthproblems
causedbytheprojectoperation(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
TableG4
documentinAnnex)
7.9.6 DevelopmentofanOccupationalHealth,IndustrialSafetyandAccidents
PreventionProgramwithappropriateaccidentpreventionprogram,reporting
andperiodicreview(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)
includingprovisionofroutinetrainingandtesting,andpropersafetyequipment
suchashearingprotection,hardhats,steeltoedshoes,safetyrailingsandfall
arrestors
7.6 AestheticResources
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documentinAnnex)
7.9.8 HazardousMaterialsManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.10 Infrastructure
7.10.1
ThissectionoftheEIAaddressesmitigationmeasuresfortransportationand
trafficpatternsonexistinginfrastructure(roads,airports,airstrips,harbors,
etc.).Mitigationofimpactsofnewandexistingtransportationinfrastructure
onwaterqualityandbiologicalresourcesandlanduseshouldbeaddressedin
thoserespectivesections.
7.10.1.1 TransportationPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin
Annex)
Placementoftrafficsignals
Establishing,postingandenforcingspeedlimitsforthevehiclesthat
transportmaterial
Trainingemployees,contractorsandsubcontractorsonmeasuresto
reduceoravoidpotentialaccidents
Hiringandtrainingsecuritypersonneldevotedexclusivelytopreventing
accidentsintheaccessroadandcontrollingthespeedofthevehicles
transportingprojectmaterial
7.10.4 EnergyInfrastructure
7.11.1
Modifystructureandactivitylocationstoavoidsignificantarcheological,
cultural,ceremonialandhistoricsites
7.11.2 Ifavoidanceisnotpossible,conductappropriateresourcerecoveryoperations
beforedisturbingthesites
7.11.3 Clearlydelineateboundariesandpostsignsidentifyingexistingarcheological,
culturalandhistoricsitesonroadsidesandwithintheprojectareaboundaries
sothattheyareeasilyrecognizedbymachineryoperators,workersand
tourists
7.11.4 Developmentofatrainingprogramsothatstaffrecognizeandrespect
culturallyandarcheologicalsensitiveareas
7.11.5 Developmentofacodeofconductforactivitiesinindigenousandlocal
communitieswiththeconsentofandincollaborationwiththecommunity
7.11.6 Provideguestswithinformationaboutandinterpretationofthelocalculture
andculturalheritage,aswellasexplainingappropriatebehaviorwhilevisiting
livingculturesandculturalheritagesites
7.11.7 Developmentprotocolsforuseduringconstructionandoperationstagesfor
identifyingandrespondingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonialandhistoric
sitesnotidentifiedduringthepreliminarysurveys
7.11.7.1 Intheeventsuchasiteisfound,theywillstopactivitiesatthesiteand
reporttothegovernmentrelocationofculturalorhistoricalresources,for
theirphysicalprotection.
7.12 LandUse
7.12.1
7.12.2
7.12.3
7.12.4
Criteriaandmethodforcalculatingcompensationforlossoflandandcrops
Compensationtofarmersandranchersforcroporforagelossesandrestore
lostagriculturallandsattheendoftheproject.
Compensationtopropertyownersforrelocationoftheirhomesintheevent
therelocationisunavoidable
Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives
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TheEIAshallincludeanEnvironmentalManagementPlantoprevent,mitigateandmonitoreach
impactidentifiedintheEIA.Planswilldescribeactionstobetakeninsufficientdetailtoprovidea
basisforsubsequentauditingofcompliancewithcommitmentsmadeintheEIAprocessincludingwho
isresponsible,howandwhenitwillbeimplemented,whatwillbedoneandwhatresultswillbe
achieved,whyitisbeingdone,andhowtoknowwhetheritiseffectiveinaddressingtheunderlying
concerns.TheEnvironmentalManagementPlanshallhavethefollowingelements:
8.1 OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicy HEnvironmental

8.1.1 Describetheprojectmanagementandhowenvironmentalmanagementand
ManagementPlan
organizationrelatestooverallprojectresponsibility.Describethepersonneland TableH1
performanceaccountabilitysystemfordesign,operation,maintenanceand
closureforimplementationofmitigationandmonitoringmeasures
8.1.2 DescribetheenvironmentalpolicythatwillgoverntheProjectthroughoutits
implementation,includingatleasttheobjectives,scope,commitmentto
continuousimprovement,controlandenvironmentalmonitoringandgood
relationshipwithneighboringpopulationsandcountries,aswellasthe
commitmenttointernalcontrolssuchascomplianceandenvironmental
monitoringandroutineaudits
8.1.3 Identifythepersonsresponsiblefortheimplementationofmitigationmeasures,
ineachphase
8.2 ProjectwideMitigationPlanincludinganimplementationschedule.It
hastwoelements:
8.2.1 Environmentalresourcemitigation(suchasair,water)
8.2.2 Socioeconomicculturalmitigation(relocation,etc.)
8.3 ProjectWideMonitoringPlan(usuallyspecifictomonitoringof
surfaceandgroundwater)
8.3.1 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringofresourcecondition,includingbutnot
limitedto:
8.3.1.1 Slopestability
AppendixE
8.3.1.2 WaterQualityMonitoringProgram
Where,howandwhenmonitoringshallbeconducted
Parameterstobemonitored
Monitoringfrequencies
Samplingandanalyticalprotocolstobeused
8.3.1.3 AirQualityMonitoringProgram
TheParameterstobemonitored
Themonitoringfrequencies
Thesamplingandanalyticalprotocolstobeused
8.3.1.4 NoiseandVibration
8.3.1.5 Cultural,ceremonialarcheologicalandhistoricresourcesinthevicinityof
theproject
8.3.2 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringtoensurethatthemitigationmeasuresare
functioningaspredictedandthatrehabilitationisworking
8.4 ManagementofOtherOnorOffSiteEnvironmentalPollutionControl
andInfrastructure
Thissectionshouldaddressmanagementofcriticalelementsofpollutioncontrolandinfrastructure
thatarenototherwiseincludedinthemitigationplanbecausetheywereconsideredanessentialpart
oftheproposedproject.
8.5 ContingencyPlans
Contingencyplansshallbepreparedanddescribedtoaddressa)failuretomeetspecificperformance
criteriaestablishedbylawornecessaryfortheprojecttomeetitscommitmentsintheEIAandb)
respondtonaturalandotherriskspreviouslyidentifiedandmitigatedintheEIAintheevent
reasonableandfeasiblemitigationmeasurestoaddresstherisksareinadequate.
8.5.1 PerformancerelatedContingencyPlans,indicatingthestepsthatwillbetaken
shouldmonitoringindicatethat:
8.5.1.1 Environmentalstandardsarenotbeingmet
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8.5.1.3
Impactsaregreaterthanpredicted
Themitigationmeasuresand/orrehabilitationarenotperformingas
predicted
8.5.2 NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan(assumesthatriskidentificationandrisk
reductionhavebeenaddressedinotherpartsoftheEIA)
8.5.3 OtherRisksResponsePlans(assumesthatriskidentificationandriskreduction
havebeenaddressedinotherpartsoftheEIA)
8.5.4 Contingencyplansformaintainingserviceorreducingdowntimeintheeventof
accidentsornaturalcatastrophesthatdisruptprojectoperation
TheEIAshallcontainalegallybindingsignedletterofcommitmenttomeetingthetermsoftheEIA.
Thestatementmustbesignedbytheauthorizedrepresentativeoftheproponentcompanywith
assurancethatallfinancialsuretymeasuresasrequiredbytheregulatoryagencyhavebeenmet.
10 Annexes
Theseshallbenumberedanddulyreferencedinthetext
B.2PublicParticipation
10.1 PublicConsultation
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
Publicconsultationplan
Asummaryofpublicoutreachactivitiesincluding:audience,numberof
persons,organizationsinvolved,concernsraised,responsestocomments
Summaryofresponsetocomments
Actualcopiesofwrittencomments
10.2 TechnicalSupportingDocuments
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
10.2.4
Includemaps,plans,chartsandfiguresinthesequencementionedintheEIA
document
Zoningmapswithresourcesandresultsofimpacts
SpecialStudiesifrelevantbutnotreadilyaccessible
Detailedmaterialsonpredictivetools/modelsandassumptionsusedforthe
assessmentbuttoodetailedforthebodyoftheEIA
10.3 References
Submitalistofallreferences,(books,articles,technicalreportsandotherinformationsources)citedin
thevariouschaptersoftheEIAstudywithfullbiographicreferences,andthefollowingconventional
procedurescitedintheliterature:author,year,title,source,numberofpages,andcityofpublication
orissuance.
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2 TERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)FORCONCESSIONSPROJECTS
A. OVERVIEW
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for proposed concessions. Both the TOR and the cross
referencedEIATechnicalReviewGuidelinesforTourismProjectsshouldbeusedtoestablishminimally
acceptableconditionsforsatisfyingtherequirementtosubmitanEIA.TherearethreedifferentTORs
fortourismprojects.PartA,Overview,iscommontoallthreeTORsbutPartBistailoredrespectivelyto:
1.HotelandResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.ThethreeTORs
arestructuredtofacilitatemixingandmatchingasappropriatetothepurposeandneedforaproposed
projectandalternatives.
These TORs are focused on specific types of concessions dealing with the use of public land for
recreationalactivitiessuchas:
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.Iftheconcessionisfor
marineorcoastaltourism,youshouldalsoconsulttheTORforMarineandCoastalTourism.
TableofContents
ExecutiveSummary
GeneralInformation
AssessmentofImpacts
CommitmentStatement
Annexes
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TableofContents
ExecutiveSummary
GeneralInformation
o ProjectProponents
o ProjectTeam
GeologicResources
SoilResources
WaterResources
AirandClimate
NoiseandVibration
AestheticResources
Vegetation/Flora
ProtectedAreas
Infrastructure
LandUse
o ContingencyPlans
Annexes
ChartsandFigures
SpecialStudies
o References
B. DETAILSFORCONCESSIONSPROJECTS
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thissection.Thiswillrelievethereaderoftheneedtosearchforthefirstoccurrenceofawordandthe
2 ExecutiveSummary
Location
ProjectProponents
ProjectDescription
EvaluationofImpacts
C.2Documentationof
PurposeandNeed
C.3.1General
Information
G.6Financial
Assurance
3.3 ProjectTeam
C.3.1General
Information
3.3.2 Names,contactinformation,qualificationsandregistrynumbersofkeypersonnel
involvedinthestudy;aswellasanaffidavitindicatingtheirareaofparticipation.
orcompliance,including:
C.3.1General
3.4.1.1
Ownershipwithwrittenauthorization
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3.4.1.2
Governmentalauthorization(ifrequired)
3.4.1.3
Periodoflease/permit/concessionagreement
3.4.1.4
Mapsshowingthelease/permit/concessionarea
3.4.2.1
Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedinthe
analysis
applicableplans)
applicableplans)
Information
4 ProjectandAlternativesDescription
C.Projectand
Alternatives
Description
minimum:
4.1 Location
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
regulatoryagency
C.3.5Maps,Diagrams,
4.1.4.1
Projectplatplanandlocationonafoldout11X17page.
4.1.4.2
Indicatetheprojectareaandthedirectandindirectareasofinfluencefor
SiteDesignandPlan
4.1.4.3
Alldrawingsshouldpresentscaleandkeycoordinatesorbenchmarksas
UTMcoordinates
4.1.5.1
Ifso,showothertouristfacilitiesintheareaonthemaps,includingthose
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
environments.
decision.
C.3.4ProjectDetails
C.3.5Project
Alternatives
TableC4
4.3.1.1 Type(guidedhikesorhorsebacktrips,traildevelopment,offroadvehicles,
campsites,watersports,etc.)
4.3.1.2 Overviewofallproposedfacilitiesandactivitiesandtheirrelationship
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for:
Dayuse
Overnightstays(ifapplicable)
Anticipateduse(maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthand
season)
4.3.2.1
Hikingtrailsandbackcountrycamping
Trails
Widthsandlayout
Surfacematerial
Erosioncontrol
Campingsites(ifapplicable)
Number,locations,capacityperlocationandlayout
Siteamenities(tables,benches,barbeque,firepits,etc.)
Watertaps
Fuelsources
Solidwastemanagement
4.3.2.2 Horsebackriding
Trails
Widthsandlayout
Surfacematerial
Erosioncontrol
Campingsites(ifapplicable)
Watertaps
Fuelsources
Stables
Location
Dimensions
Animalwastemanagement
Toiletfacilities
Pastures
Location
Dimensions
4.3.2.3 Offroadvehicles
Types,number,sizesandfuelsofvehicles
Trails
Widthsandlayout
Surfacematerial
Erosioncontrol
Vehiclestorage
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Vehiclefuelingandrepairfacilities
Toiletfacilities
4.3.2.4 Ziplinesandcanopywalks
Startpoint,endpointandroute(forcanopywalks)
Endpoint
Toiletfacilities
4.3.2.5 Riverrafting/kayaking/canoeing
Putinandtakeoutlocations
Campingorpicnickingsites
Watertaps
Officeandequipmentstorageareas
Toiletfacilities
4.3.2.6 Lakebasedrecreation(boating,skiing,swimming,etc.)
Typesofuses
Dock
Developedbeach
Beachuses
Onbeachstructures(recreationalequipmentrental/storage,
bath/toiletfacilities,bar/store/restaurant[refertoResortTOR],
lifeguardtowers,sunshades,etc.)
Shorelineerosionprotection
Typeandsourceofbeachmaterial(ifapplicable)
Equipmentroster(types,numbersandsizesofequipmentmade
availabletoclients)
Onsitefacilities(equipmentstorage,toilets,etc.)
4.3.2.7 Sportfishing(lakeorriver)
Typesofservicesandequipmentprovided
Facilities
Locations
Sizes
Materialstobestored
4.3.3.2 Parkinglots
Locations
Sizes
Lighting
4.3.3.3 Repairshops
Activities
Locations
Sizes
Locations
protection,etc.)
Sourceoffsite
TableC11
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Type
4.3.3.6 Watersupply
Rights
Sources
Treatment
Distribution
Sewers
Wastewatertreatment
Quantity
Type
Discharge
Solidwaste
measures
Collection
Separation(ifany)
Disposal
4.3.4.1
Roads
Detailedinformationonanyaccess,onsiteandrecreationalactivity
roadstobeconstructedorupgraded
Location
Grade
Compaction
Animalcrossings
practices
Operation
Maintenance
4.3.5 BestPractices
4.3.6.1 Scheduleforeachphaseofconstructionforallprojectandancillary
facilities(includingtemporarystructures) including,butnotlimitedto:
C.4.1Waterand
TableC8
C.4.2Solidand
HazardousWaste
TableC9
Roads,Pathways,
AirStrips,andBoat
Facilities
TableC2
C.3.6Detailson
Construction
Procedures
TableC1
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4.3.6.2
4.3.6.3
4.3.6.4
4.3.6.5
4.3.6.6
4.3.6.7
4.3.6.8
4.3.6.9
CONCESSIONPROJECTS
Mobilization
Landclearing
Blasting
Foundationpreparation
Concretework
starttofinish
Borrowandfillmaterial(ifapplicable)
stockpiled/stored
Equipment
usedineachactivity
ofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
theproject
Roads
Drainage
Distributionsystem
Use(m3/day)
Rights
Sources
Sewers
C.6Manpowerand
LocalPurchases
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Wastewatertreatment
Energygenerationanduserequirements(includingfuelwood
consumptionandsource)
housing
4.3.7.1
Descriptionofhowtheprojectwouldoperate(seasonally,monthly,daily,
byfieldofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
decommissioning.
4.3.8.1
TheprojectdescriptionshallincludeatleastageneralRestorationand
ClosurePlan,recognizingthattermsofclosuremaybeverydifferent
whenthisphaseapproaches
Areatobeaddressed
PhysicalEnvironment
5.1.2.1 Indicatethegeneralseismicandtectonicfeaturesofthesurrounding
areas:
C.6Manpowerand
LocalPurchases
C.7Closure
D.Environmental
Setting
TableD1
D.2Physical
Environment
D.2.1Geologyand
Soils
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5.1.2.3
CONCESSIONPROJECTS
Seismichistory
Volcanicactivity(mustbeprovidedbyalltheprojectsthatarelocated
Historicaleruptions
Periodofrecurrence
Typeoferuptions
Describeprojectareassusceptibletosoilliquefaction;planned,active,
andabandonedmines;karstterrain;andareasofpotentialground
failure,suchassubsidence,slumping,andlandsliding
5.2 SoilResources
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
attimeofclosure
5.3 WaterResources
5.3.1 Surfacewater
curves
2,10,25,50and100yearrunoffeventsand100yrfloodplainfor
streamsandrivers
water)
Capacity
5.3.2 Groundwater
data:
aquifers)
Flowregime
Flowdirection
D.2.1Geologyand
Soils
D.2.2WaterResources
D.2.2.1SurfaceWater
D.2.2.2MarineWaters
D.2.2.3Groundwater
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Capacityavailable
groundwater)
5.3.3 Waterquality(onlynecessaryifprojectwilldischargewastewater)
collected
biological)
Analyticmethods
5.3.3.3 Surfacewaterandgroundwaterstandardsthatapplytotheproject
Currentuses
5.4 AirandClimate
5.4.1.1. Sourceofdata(meteorologicalstation(s)fromwhichclimatologicaldata
havebeenobtained)
5.4.1.2. Temperaturevariations
5.4.1.3. Relativehumidity
5.4.1.4. Solarradiationandevaporationrates
5.4.1.5. Rainfall(totalprecipitation,rainfallintensity,anddurationbymonth)
5.4.1.6. WindRose(Winddirectionandspeed,24hourlydata)
5.4.1.7. Statisticalanalysisofthedata
5.4.1.8. Riskofhighimpactstorms,stormsurges,hurricanelevels,tropicalstorms
viewpoints
D.2.3AirandClimate
D.2.4Noiseand
Vibration
C.2.5Aesthetic
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andareasaroundnewaccessroads)
D.3Biological
Environment
D.3.1Flora
5.8.1 FishandAquaticResources(forwaterbasedconcessionactivities)
5.8.1.1. Identificationoffish,mussel,macroinvertebrateandotheraquaticspecies
Standingcrop
D.3.2Fauna
Ageandgrowthdata
Spawningruntiming
5.8.2 WildlifeResources(forlandbasedconcessionactivities)
5.8.2.1. Species(includingstatus,i.e.,endemic,migratory,exotic,endangered,
5.8.2.2. Breedingareas
5.8.2.3. Matingandbroodingareas
5.8.2.4. Migratorycorridors(ifapplicable)
5.8.2.5. Importantwildlifeuseareas(roosts,claylicks,etc.)
D.3.3Ecosystems
project.
5.11 ProtectedAreas
D.3.4Endangeredor
ThreatenedSpecies
eacharea.
andHabitats
D.3.5ProtectedAreas
andSensitive
Ecosystems
5.12.4 Taxbase
D.4SocialEconomic
5.12.5 Crimerates
Cultural
Environment
D.4.1SocioEconomic
5.12.8.1. Diseasesintheprojectarea(includingthesourcesofdataandthe
Conditionsand
Resources
5.12.8.2. Levelofemergencyservicesandaccesstoclinics,doctorsandhospitals
5.12.8.3. Existingpracticeforassessmentofoccupationalhealth
5.13 Infrastructure
D.4.2Infrastructure
Systemsand
5.13.1.1. RoadsLocationandconditionofallexistingroadsintheprojectareathat
Equipment
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5.13.1.2. AirportsandairstripsLocations,conditions,capacities,currentusesand
trends
5.13.1.3. Othertransportationinfrastructureasapplicablesuchasrail,bus,
5.13.2.1. Drinkingwatersuppliesandtreatment
5.13.2.2. Wastewatertreatmentandmanagement
5.13.2.3. Solidandhazardouswastemanagementandtreatment
5.13.3.1. Typesofcommunicationssystems
5.13.3.2. Typesoftransmission(wiredorwireless)
5.13.3.3. Locationsoftransmissionlines(ifapplicable)
5.13.3.4. Locationsofmicrowavetowersand/orantennae(ifapplicable)
5.13.4.1. Typesofenergy
5.13.4.2. Sourcesincludinglocationanddescriptionofgeneratingfacilitiesinthe
areaofinfluence
5.13.4.3. Transmissionlinesand/orpipelines
5.13.4.4. Fuelstoragefacilities
5.14.1
5.14.2
Dataandmapsrelatingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonial,andhistoricsites
inthedirectvicinityoftheproject
Informationonindigenouspeopleorothertraditionalcultures,ifany
5.15 LandUse
5.15.1.1. Schools
5.15.1.2. Cemeteries
5.15.1.3. Churches
5.15.1.4. Otherpublicbuildings
5.15.1.5. Housing(includinghousingdensity)
5.15.1.6. Commercialareas
5.15.4.1. Nationalparks
5.15.4.2. Wildliferefuges
5.15.7.1. Recreationfacilities
5.15.7.2. Ecoculturaltouristlocations
Infrastructure
D.4.2.2PublicHealth
Infrastructure
D.4.2.3Communica
tionsInfrastructure
D.4.2.4Energy
Infrastructure
D.4.3Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
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AssessmentofImpacts
PhysicalImpacts
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
Geologichazardsandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructures
Changesintopographyanddrainagepatterns
Overallassessmentofsignificanceofdirect,indirectandcumulativeimpacts
6.2 SoilResources
thefollowing:
6.2.1
Soilquality
6.2.1.1. Contamination(accidentalspillsoffuel,oilorotherhazardoussubstances)
6.2.1.2. Impactsonuse
6.2.2
Erosion,slopealteration,vegetationremovalanddrainagepatterns
6.2.2.1. ModelsforsoilerosionshouldbeincludedusingmethodslikeUSLE,
6.2.2.2. Sedimentaccumulationandtransport
6.2.3
6.3 WaterResources
6.3.1
Geomorphology
6.3.1.1. Locationofallstreamorwetlandcrossingsbyroadsandtrails
6.3.1.2. Modification/diversionintheexistingdrainagepattern
6.3.1.3. Bankerosion(streamcrossings,shoredevelopmentsanddredging)
6.3.1.4. Potentialforincreasedflashflooding
6.3.2
Quality
6.3.2.1. Runoff,erosionandsedimentationfromroads,trails,disturbedareasand
streamcrossings
Sources
Receivingwaters
Concentrations
Physicalparameters
Chemicalparameters
6.3.2.2. Descriptionofimpactfromwastewaterdischarges
6.3.2.3. Spillsandaccidents(chemicals,hazardouswastesandfuelspills)
6.3.3
E.PotentialImpacts
F.AssessingImpacts
F.1OverviewofUsing
PredictiveToolsfor
anEIA
F.2General
Approachesfor
Predictionof
Impacts
AppendixC
E.2Physical
Environment
E.2.1Geology,Soils
andOcean
Topography
TableE1
F.3SoilsandGeology
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.2.2WaterResources
TableE2
F.4WaterResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF2
TableF3
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6.4 AirandClimate
6.4.1
Impactsonambientairquality
6.4.1.1. Sources(e.g.,windblowndust,fixedandmobileequipment)
6.4.1.2. Concentrations
6.4.1.3. Receptors(e.g.,communities,schools,soils,waterbodies,ecosystems)
6.4.2
Greenhousegasgeneration
6.4.3
6.5.1
6.5.2
Potentialnoiselevelsatdifferentrepresentativesitesintheprojectareaandin
6.6.1
6.6.2
6.6.3
Impactsonvisualresourcesandlandscapes
Increasesinlightcontamination
BiologicImpacts
thefollowing:
6.7.1
Deforestationorwetlandsdestruction(associatedwithconstructionand
fuelwooduse)
6.7.2
Othervegetativetypeconversions
6.7.2.1. Directvegetativeremoval
6.7.2.2. Indirect(e.g.,poisoningbydustandpesticides)
6.7.3
Wildfires
6.7.4
Increasedroadandtrailaccessinremoteareasleadingtodestructionof
existingvegetativecover(landusechanges)
6.7.5
Spreadofnoxiousorinvasivespecies
6.7.6
6.8.1
FishandAquaticResources
6.8.1.1. Lossinhabitat(e.g.,spawning,rearing,juvenile,oradulthabitats)from
changesinwaterqualityduetosedimentation
6.8.1.2. Disturbanceofaquaticresourcesduringconstruction,operations,or
sedimentation,orvehicularmovements
6.8.1.3. Poisoningfromfertilizersandpesticides
6.8.1.4. Increasedfishing
6.8.2
WildlifeResources
6.8.2.1. Lossofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridors,andbreedingareasdueto
E.2.3AirResources
TableE3
F.5AirResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF5
E.2.4Noiseand
Vibration
TableE4
F.6NoiseImpact
AssessmentTools
E.2.5Aesthetic
Resources
F.7Aesthetic/Visual
ResourceImpact
AssessmentTools
TableF6
E.3Biological
Environment
TableE5
E.3.1Terrestrial
Speciesand
Associated
Ecosystems
E.3.2Aquatic
Ecosystems
F.8Flora,Fauna,
Ecosystemsand
ProtectedAreas
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF2
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6.8.2.2.
Disturbanceofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridorsandbreedingareasdue
6.8.2.3. Lossorcontaminationofdrinkingwaterforwildlifespecies
6.8.2.4. Poisoning(e.g.,directcontactwithtoxicwastes/substances)
6.8.2.5. Animalsattractedtogarbageandfoodwastegeneratedatconstruction
campsandcampsites
6.8.2.6. Increasedhunting
6.8.3
E.3.3Endangeredor
ThreatenedSpecies
andHabitatsand
6.9.1
Biodiversity
6.9.2
Individualspecies(withspecialemphasisonendemic,rare,threatenedand
ProtectedAreas
endangeredspecies)
6.9.3
F.8Flora,Fauna,
Ecosystemsand
ProtectedAreas
6.10 ProtectedAreas
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.SocialEconomic
Cultural
Environment
TableE6
6.11.1.1. Directemploymentattheproject
6.11.1.2. Indirectemploymentgeneratedbyprojectactivities
F.9SocioEconomic
6.11.1.3. Increasedpurchasesfromlocalbusinesses
Conditions,
6.11.1.4. Othereconomicactivitiesstimulatedinthecommunityasaresultofthe
Infrastructureand
project
LandUse
resources
6.11.5 Displacementordisruptionofpeopleslivelihoods(e.g.,fishing,hunting,
maintainedtomeetthedemandsofincreasedpopulationintheareasofpublic
etc.)
F.12HealthandSafety
ImpactAssessment
6.11.13.1. Identificationofhazardousjobsandnumberofworkersexposedwith
Tools
durationofexposure
6.11.13.2. Identificationofphysicalrisksandsafetyaspects
6.12 Infrastructure
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6.12.1
6.12.1.1. Potentialchangestotrafficpatterns,densities,andtrafficsafetyissuesin
Congestion
Noise
6.12.1.2. Potentialimpactstopreviouslyinaccessibleareasfromimprovementof
roads
6.12.2.1. Increasedneedforpublichealthinfrastructure
6.12.2.2. Alterationstopublichealthinfrastructure
6.12.3.1. Increasedneedforcommunicationsinfrastructure
6.12.3.2. Alterationstocommunicationsinfrastructure
6.12.4.1. Increasedneedforenergyinfrastructure
6.12.4.2. Alterationstoenergyinfrastructure
6.13.1
6.13.2
6.13.3
6.13.4
6.13.5
6.13.6
6.13.7
6.13.8
6.13.9
Damageandalteration
ofroads
6.14 LandUse
6.14.1.1. Immediateprojectarea
6.14.1.2. Surroundingareas(inducedbyeconomicdevelopment)
6.14.1.3. Inpreviouslyinaccessibleareasnowaccessibleduetoimprovementof
roads
6.14.3 Socialinfrastructure(schools,cemetaries,churches,otherpublicbuildings,
6.14.3.1. Increasedneedforadditionalinfrastructure
6.14.3.2. Alterationstosocialinfrastructure
6.14.4.1. Changeintouristactivities
6.14.4.2. Increasedneedfortourismandrecreationinfrastructure
6.14.4.3. Alterationstotourismandrecreationinfrastructure
Systems,
Equipment,
Capacity,
Performance
TableE7
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
Infrastructureand
LandUse
E.4.3Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
HistoricResources
TableE8
F.10Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
HistoricResources
E.4.4LandUse
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
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6.14.6
6.14.7
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Housingmarket(duringconstructionandoperationandafterclosure)
Identificationofanycomponentsoftheproposedprojectthatwouldfallwithin
PhysicalImpacts
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
Preexcavation,onsitegeologicalinspectionandgeotechnicalstudyprotocols
todetermineslopestabilityandlandsliderisks
Slopesbuiltandmaintainedtoavoidlandslidesandfavorrevegetationand
soilsformation
Slopestabilizationbyconstructingretainingwalls,usingvegetation,geotextile
Useofsignagetomarkareaswhereslopesarenotstableasapreventive
7.2 SoilResources
7.2.1
Erosionandsedimentationcontrolmeasures(temporaryandpermanent)
7.2.2
Spoilanddebrisdisposalmeasures
7.2.3
Bestmanagementpracticestominimizesoildisturbance
7.2.4
Decommissioning/RehabilitationPlanifneeded(summaryofrelevant
7.2.5
Restrictionsondischargeofpollutantstosoil
7.2.6
7.2.7
WaterResources
7.2.8
Quality
7.2.8.1. WaterQualityManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
measures
7.2.8.2. SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasures
7.2.8.3. SolidWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.2.8.4. HazardousWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
G.Mitigationand
Monitoring
Measures
TablesG1,G2&G3
TablesG1,G2&G3
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7.2.8.5.
Transportsystemconstructionandmaintenancetoavoiderosionand
7.2.8.6. Offroadvehicleuserestrictions
7.2.8.7. Wasteminimizationpractices
7.2.9
Quantity
7.2.9.1. Waterconservationpractices
7.3 AirandClimate
7.3.1
Dustcontrolmeasures
7.3.2
Energyconservationmeasures
7.3.3
Emissionscontrolmeasures
7.3.3.1. Emissionsreductionequipment
7.3.3.2. Maintenanceandinspectionofequipmentandvehiclesusingcombustion
7.3.4
SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
TableG5
7.3.5
HazardousMaterialsManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
7.3.6
7.4.1
Noisecontrolmeasures
7.4.1.1. Noisereductiontechnologies(suppressionequipment,soundabsorbing
7.4.2
7.5.1
Relocationofprojecttoanothersite
7.5.2
Redesignofplacementofprojectstructuresonsite
7.5.3
Redesignheightandlocationofstructuresblockingvieworproducinglight
pollution
7.5.4
Lightingminimization
7.5.5
Visual/LandscapeManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.5.6
TablesG1,G2&G3
BiologicalImpacts
7.6.1
Controlofnoxiousandinvasiveweeds
7.6.2
Restoration/RehabilitationPlanfordisturbedareas(summaryofrelevant
AppendixF
7.6.3
7.7.1
FishandAquaticResources
7.7.1.1. Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantfishlifehistory
7.7.1.2. Relocationofsensitive,threatenedorendangeredspecies
7.7.1.3. Mitigationmeasuresuniquetospecificalternatives
7.7.2
WildlifeResources
7.7.2.1. Controlsonhuntingwithintheprojectarea
TableG4
7.7.2.2. Modifylocationsofstructuresandlocationsandtimingofactivitiesto
7.7.2.3. Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantwildlifehistory
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Relocationofsensitive,threatenedorendangeredspecies
7.8.1
Selectionofanalternatesitefortheproject,andifnotpossiblethenadhering
torequirementsofaninternationallyrecognizedResettlementActionPlan
(RAP)
7.8.2
RehabilitationProgramforpeopledisplacedbytheproject(summaryof
relevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)
7.8.3
Traininglocalresidentsforemploymentintheproject
7.8.4
DevelopmentofaCodeofConduct(withassociatedtrainingprogram)for
rules
7.8.5
PublicHealthProgramtoprotectlocalpopulationfrompotentialhealth
problemscausedbytheprojectoperation(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
7.8.6
DevelopmentofanOccupationalHealth,IndustrialSafetyandAccidents
andperiodicreview(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin
Annex)includingprovisionofroutinetrainingandtesting,andpropersafety
equipmentsuchashearingprotection,hardhats,steeltoedshoes,safety
railingsandfallarrestors
7.8.7
SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.8.8
HazardousMaterialsManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
7.8.9
7.9 Infrastructure
7.9.1
7.9.1.1. TransportationPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin
Annex)
transportmaterial
7.9.2
7.10.1 Modifystructureandactivitylocationstoavoidsignificantarcheological,
tourists
7.7.2.4.
7.7.2.5.
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Developmentofacodeofconductforactivitiesinindigenousandlocal
7.10.7.1. Intheeventsuchasiteisfound,theywillstopactivitiesatthesiteand
7.11 LandUse
7.11.1 Criteriaandmethodforcalculatingcompensationforlossoflandandcrops
7.11.2 Compensationtofarmersandranchersforcroporforagelossesandrestore
7.11.3 Compensationtopropertyownersforrelocationoftheirhomesintheevent
8 EnvironmentalManagementPlan
H.Environmental
ManagementPlan
basisforsubsequentauditingofcompliancewithcommitmentsmadeintheEIAprocessincludingwho TableH1
8.1 OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicy
8.1.1
Describetheprojectmanagementandhowenvironmentalmanagementand
organizationrelatestooverallprojectresponsibility.Describethepersonnel
andperformanceaccountabilitysystemfordesign,operation,maintenance
andclosureforimplementationofmitigationandmonitoringmeasures
8.1.2
DescribetheenvironmentalpolicythatwillgoverntheProjectthroughoutits
8.1.3
Identifythepersonsresponsiblefortheimplementationofmitigation
measures,ineachphase
hastwoelements:
8.2.1
Environmentalresourcemitigation(suchasair,water)
8.2.2
Socioeconomicculturalmitigation(relocation,etc.)
8.3.1
Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringofresourcecondition,includingbutnot
limitedto:
8.3.1.1. Slopestability
AppendixE
8.3.1.2. WaterQualityMonitoringProgram
8.3.1.3. NoiseandVibration
8.3.1.4. Cultural,ceremonialarcheologicalandhistoricresourcesinthevicinityof
7.10.5
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8.4 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringtoensurethatthemitigation
measuresarefunctioningaspredictedandthatrehabilitationis
working
andInfrastructure
8.6.1
PerformancerelatedContingencyPlans,indicatingthestepsthatwillbetaken
8.6.1.1. Environmentalstandardsarenotbeingmet
8.6.1.2. Impactsaregreaterthanpredicted
8.6.1.3. Themitigationmeasuresand/orrehabilitationarenotperformingas
predicted
8.6.2
NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan(assumesthatriskidentificationandrisk
8.6.3
OtherRisksResponsePlans(assumesthatriskidentificationandriskreduction
8.6.4
Contingencyplansformaintainingserviceorreducingdowntimeintheevent
ofaccidentsornaturalcatastrophesthatdisruptprojectoperation
10 Annexes
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
10.2.4
document
10.3 References
orissuance.
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3 TERMSOFREFERENCE(TOR)FORCOASTALANDMARINE
DEVELOPMENTPROJECTS
A. OVERVIEW
EnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)forproposedcoastalandmarinetourism.BoththeTORandthe
cross referenced EIA Technical Review Guidelines for Tourism Projects should be used to establish
minimally acceptable conditions for satisfying the requirement to submit an EIA. There are three
differentTORsfortourismprojects.PartA,Overview,iscommontoallthreeTORsbutPartBistailored
respectivelyto:1.HotelandResortDevelopments,2.Concessions,and3.MarineandCoastalTourism.
ThethreeTORsarestructuredtofacilitatemixingandmatchingasappropriatetothepurposeandneed
foraproposedprojectandalternatives.
TheseTORsarefocusedonspecifictypesofcoastalandmarinetourismactivitiessuchas:
Docks
Marinas
Developedbeaches
Marinerecreationalactivities(boating,sailing,jetskiing,diving,snorkeling,etc.)
Sportfishing
Manymarineandcoastaltourismdevelopmentsmayalsoincludehotels,restaurants,campgroundsand
other such components. These components are covered by the TOR for Hotel and Resort
Developments.
TableofContents
ExecutiveSummary
AssessmentofImpacts
CommitmentStatement
Annexes
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TableofContents
ExecutiveSummary
GeneralInformation
o ProjectProponents
o ProjectTeam
GeologicResources
SoilResources
WaterResources
AirandClimate
NoiseandVibration
AestheticResources
Vegetation/Flora
ProtectedAreas
Infrastructure
LandUse
o ContingencyPlans
Annexes
ChartsandFigures
SpecialStudies
o References
B. DETAILSFORCOASTALANDMARINEDEVELOPMENTPROJECTS
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2 ExecutiveSummary
Location
ProjectProponents
ProjectDescription
EvaluationofImpacts
C.2Documentationof
PurposeandNeed
C.3.1General
Information
G.6Financial
Assurance
3.3 ProjectTeam
C.3.1General
Information
3.3.2 Names,contactinformation,qualificationsandregistrynumbersofkey
personnelinvolvedinthestudy;aswellasanaffidavitindicatingtheirareaof
participation.
C.3.1General
Information
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3.4.1.1 Ownershipwithwrittenauthorization
3.4.1.2 Governmentalauthorization(ifrequired)
3.4.1.3 Periodoflease/permit/concessionagreement
3.4.1.4 Mapsshowingthelease/permit/concessionarea
3.4.2.1 Intheabsenceofsuchstandards,identifyasetofbenchmarksusedinthe
analysis
applicableplans)
applicableplans)
minimum:
4.1 Location
regulatoryagency
4.1.4.1 Projectplatplanandlocationonafoldout11X17page.
4.1.4.2 Indicatetheprojectareaandthedirectandindirectareasofinfluencefor
4.1.4.3 Alldrawingsshouldpresentscaleandkeycoordinatesorbenchmarksas
UTMcoordinates
4.1.5.1 Ifso,showothertouristfacilitiesintheareaonthemaps,includingthose
environments.
decision.
4.3.1.1 Type(dock,marina,developedbeach,marinerecreationalactivities,etc.)
C.Projectand
Alternatives
Description
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
C.3.5Maps,Diagrams,
SiteDesignandPlan
C.3.2OverallProject
Description
Information
C.3.4ProjectDetails
C.3.5Project
Alternatives
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4.3.1.2
4.3.1.3
Overviewofallproposedfacilitiesandactivitiesandtheirrelationship
for:
Dayuse
Overnightstays(ifapplicable)
Anticipateduse(maximum,minimumandaveragebymonthandseason)
4.3.2.1 Dock
Size
Uses
Ondockfacilities(office/controlpoint,toilets,fueling,
bar/store/restaurant[refertoResortTOR],storage,etc.)
Onshorefacilities(office/controlpoint,toilets,bar/store/restaurant
[refertoResortTOR],storage,etc.)
4.3.2.2 Marina
Size
Numberofslots/moorings
Breakwaters
Dredgingrequirements(ifapplicable)
Inmarinafacilities(office/controlpoint,toilets,fueling,
bar/store/restaurant[refertoResortTOR],storage,etc.)
Onshorefacilities(office/controlpoint,toilets,bar/store/restaurant
[refertoResortTOR],storage,etc.)
4.3.2.3 Dredging(ifapplicable)
Legalauthorizationforthedredging
Nameofwaterbodytobedredged
Dimensionsofareatobedredged
Mapshowingextentofdredgingoperations
Longitudinalandtransversalcrosssectionsoftheareatobe
dredged
Operationdescription
Frequency
Operationalhours
Timetablefordredging
EquipmentRoster,specifyingtypeandquantityby:size,motorsize,and
fuelrequirementsforeachtypeofdredgingequipment
Disposalsitetobeused
Beneficialuseofsedimentoralternativesevaluation
Disposalsiteevaluation,ifnewsiteisproposed
4.3.2.4 Developedbeach
Beachuses
Onbeachstructures(recreationalequipmentrental/storage,bath/toilet
facilities,bar,restaurant[refertoResortTOR],lifeguardtowers,sun
shades,etc.)
Breakwatersandshorelineerosionprotection
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Marinerecreationalactivities(boating,sailing,jetskiing,diving,snorkeling,
etc.)
Typesofuses
Dock
Equipmentroster(types,numbersandsizesofequipmentmade
availabletoclients)
Onsitefacilities(equipmentstorage,toilets,etc.)
4.3.2.6 Sportfishing
Typesofservicesandequipmentprovided
Facilities
4.3.3.1 Onsitewalkways
Widthsandlayout
Surfacematerial
Lighting(ifapplicable)
Erosioncontrol
Locations
Sizes
Materialstobestored
4.3.3.3 Parkinglots
Locations
Sizes
Lighting
4.3.3.4 Repairshops
Activities
Locations
Sizes
Locations
protection,etc.)
Sourceoffsite
Type
4.3.3.7 Watersupply
Rights
Sources
Treatment
Distribution
Sewers
Wastewatertreatment
Quantity
Type
Discharge
Solidwaste
TableC11
C.4.1Waterand
TableC8
C.4.2Solidand
HazardousWaste
TablesC9&C10
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Collection
Separation(ifany)
Disposal
4.3.4.1 Roads
Detailedinformationonanyaccessandonsiteroadstobeconstructed
orupgraded
Location
Grade
Compaction
Animalcrossings
practices
Operation
Maintenance
4.3.4.2 Othertransportsystems(ifapplicable)
Airstrip
Lengthandwidth
Surfacematerial
Onsitefacilities
RailtransportSameasforRoadswiththeadditionof:
Tightestcurves
Trackconstructionmaterials
Turnoutsandsidings
Railroadcommunicationsandsignaling
4.3.5 BestPractices
4.3.6.1 Scheduleforeachphaseofconstructionforallprojectandancillary
facilities(includingtemporarystructures)including,butnotlimitedto:
Mobilization
Landclearing
Blasting
Dredging
Breakwaterconstruction
Roads,Pathways,
AirStrips,andBoat
Facilities
TableC2
C.3.6Detailson
Construction
Procedures
TableC1
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4.3.6.2
4.3.6.3
4.3.6.4
4.3.6.5
4.3.6.6
4.3.6.7
4.3.6.8
4.3.6.9
Foundationandpilingspreparation
Concretework
starttofinish
Borrowandfillmaterial
stockpiled/stored
Equipment
usedineachactivity
ofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
theproject
Roads
Drainage
Distributionsystem
Use(m3/day)
Rights
Sources
Sewers
Wastewatertreatment
Energygenerationanduserequirements(includingfuelwood
consumptionandsource)
C.6Manpowerand
LocalPurchases
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4.3.7.1 Descriptionofhowtheprojectwouldoperate(seasonally,monthly,daily,
byfieldofexpertise
Daysperweek
Hoursperday
Shiftsperday
decommissioning.
4.3.8.1 TheprojectdescriptionshallincludeatleastageneralRestorationand
ClosurePlan,recognizingthattermsofclosuremaybeverydifferentwhen
thisphaseapproaches
Areatobeaddressed
PhysicalEnvironment
5.1.1 Crosssectionsofthegeologyincludingsoilhorizons
5.1.1.1 Geologiccharacteristicsatallprojectstructurelocationsandintheareaof
influence.
5.1.1.2 Geologicalmapoftheprojectareaandareaofinfluenceatascaleof
1:10,000.
Submitamapoftheareadisplayingallcharacteristicsdescribed.
Includegeologicalprofilesandcuts,aswellasstratigraphiccolumns.
C.6Manpowerand
LocalPurchases
C.7Closure
D.Environmental
Setting
TableD1
D.2Physical
Environment
D.2.1Geologyand
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5.1.1.3
5.1.1.4
5.1.1.5
Indicatethegeneralseismicandtectonicfeaturesofthesurrounding
areas:
Seismichistory
Volcanicactivity(mustbeprovidedbyalltheprojectsthatarelocated
Historicaleruptions
Periodofrecurrence
Typeoferuptions
Describeprojectareassusceptibletosoilliquefaction;planned,active,and
abandonedmines;karstterrain;andareasofpotentialgroundfailure,
suchassubsidence,slumping,andlandsliding
5.2 SoilResources
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
Fertilityandpotentialusesofthelandforagriculture
attimeofclosure
5.3 WaterResources
5.3.1 Marinewater
5.3.1.1 Currents
5.3.1.2 Wavepatterns
5.3.1.3 Bathymetry
5.3.1.4 Substrate
Composition
Structure
5.3.2 Freshwater
curves
2,10,25,50and100yearrunoffeventsand100yearfloodplainfor
streamsandrivers
water)
Capacity
5.3.3 Groundwater
data:
D.2.1Geologyand
Soils
D.2.2WaterResources
D.2.2.2MarineWaters
D.2.2.1SurfaceWater
D.2.2.3Groundwater
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aquifers)
Flowregime
Flowdirection
Capacityavailable
groundwater)
5.3.4 Waterquality
collected
biological)
Analyticmethods
5.3.4.3 Waterqualitystandardsthatapplytotheproject(marineandfreshwater)
Currentuses
5.4 AirandClimate
5.4.1.1 Sourceofdata(meteorologicalstation(s)fromwhichclimatologicaldata
havebeenobtained)
5.4.1.2 Temperaturevariations
5.4.1.3 Relativehumidity
5.4.1.4 Solarradiationandevaporationrates
5.4.1.5 Rainfall(totalprecipitation,rainfallintensity,anddurationbymonth)
5.4.1.6 WindRose(Winddirectionandspeed,24hourlydata)
5.4.1.7 Statisticalanalysisofthedata
5.4.1.8 Riskofhighimpactstorms,stormsurges,hurricanelevels,tropicalstorms
D.2.3AirandClimate
D.2.4Noiseand
Vibration
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viewpoints
andareasaroundnewroads)
5.8.1.1 Identificationoffish,mussel,macroinvertebrateandotheraquaticspecies
Standingcrop
Ageandgrowthdata
Spawningruntiming
5.8.2.1 Species(includingstatus,i.e.,endemic,migratory,exotic,endangered,
5.8.2.2 Breedingareas
5.8.2.3 Matingandbroodingareas
5.8.2.4 Migratorycorridors(ifapplicable)
5.8.2.5 Importantwildlifeuseareas(roosts,claylicks,etc.)
project.
5.11 ProtectedAreas
eacharea.
5.12.4 Taxbase
5.12.5 Crimerates
5.12.8.1 Diseasesintheprojectarea(includingthesourcesofdataandthe
C.2.5Aesthetic
Resources
D.3Biological
Environment
D.3.1Flora
D.3.2Fauna
D.3.3Ecosystems
D.3.4Endangeredor
ThreatenedSpecies
andHabitats
D.3.5ProtectedAreas
andSensitive
Ecosystems
D.4SocialEconomic
Cultural
Environment
D.4.1SocioEconomic
Conditionsand
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5.12.8.2 Levelofemergencyservicesandaccesstoclinics,doctorsandhospitals
5.12.8.3 Existingpracticeforassessmentofoccupationalhealth
5.13 Infrastructure
D.4.2Infrastructure
Systemsand
5.13.1.1 RoadsLocationandconditionofallexistingroadsintheprojectareathat
Equipment
Surfacematerials
Infrastructure
Surfacematerials
5.13.1.2 AirportsandairstripsLocations,conditions,capacities,currentusesand
trends
5.13.1.3 Othertransportationinfrastructureasapplicablesuchasrail,bus,
5.13.2.1 Drinkingwatersuppliesandtreatment
5.13.2.2 Wastewatertreatmentandmanagement
D.4.2.2PublicHealth
5.13.2.3 Solidandhazardouswastemanagementandtreatment
Infrastructure
5.13.3.1 Typesofcommunicationssystems
5.13.3.2 Typesoftransmission(wiredorwireless)
5.13.3.3 Locationsoftransmissionlines(ifapplicable)
D.4.2.3Communica
5.13.3.4 Locationsofmicrowavetowersand/orantennae(ifapplicable)
tionsInfrastructure
5.13.4.1 Typesofenergy
5.13.4.2 Sourcesincludinglocationanddescriptionofgeneratingfacilitiesinthe
D.4.2.4Energy
areaofinfluence
Infrastructure
5.13.4.3 Transmissionlinesand/orpipelines
5.13.4.4 Fuelstoragefacilities
D.4.3Cultural,
Archeological,
5.14.1 Dataandmapsrelatingtoarcheological,cultural,ceremonial,andhistoricsites
inthedirectvicinityoftheproject
Ceremonialand
5.14.2 Informationonindigenouspeopleorothertraditionalcultures,ifany
HistoricResources
5.15 LandUse
D.4.4LandUse
5.15.1.1 Schools
5.15.1.2 Cemeteries
5.15.1.3 Churches
5.15.1.4 Otherpublicbuildings
5.15.1.5 Housing(includinghousingdensity)
5.15.1.6 Commercialareas
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5.15.4.1 Nationalparks
5.15.4.2 Wildliferefuges
5.15.7.1 Recreationfacilities
5.15.7.2 Ecoculturaltouristlocations
AssessmentofImpacts
PhysicalImpacts
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
Geologichazardsandpotentialeffectsonprojectstructures
Changesintopographyanddrainagepatterns
6.2 SoilResources
thefollowing:
6.2.1 Soilquality
6.2.1.1 Contamination(accidentalspillsoffuel,oilorotherhazardoussubstances)
6.2.1.2 Impactsonuse
6.2.2 Erosion,slopealteration,vegetationremovalanddrainagepatterns
6.2.2.1 ModelsforsoilerosionshouldbeincludedusingmethodslikeUSLE,
6.2.2.2 Sedimentaccumulationandtransport
6.3 WaterResources
6.3.1 Geomorphology
6.3.1.1 Locationofallstreamorwetlandcrossingsbyaccessroads
6.3.1.2 Modification/diversionintheexistingdrainagepattern
6.3.1.3 Bankandshoreerosion(streamcrossings,shorelinedevelopmentsand
dredging)
6.3.1.4 Potentialforincreasedflashflooding
6.3.2 Quantity
6.3.2.1 Impactofwateruseonsurfacewaterandgroundwater,includingspecific
uses
Modelresults
E.PotentialImpacts
F.AssessingImpacts
F.1OverviewofUsing
PredictiveToolsfor
anEIA
F.2General
Approachesfor
Predictionof
Impacts
AppendixC
E.2Physical
Environment
E.2.1Geology,Soils
andOcean
Topography
TableE1
F.3SoilsandGeology
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.2.2WaterResources
TableE2
F.4WaterResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF1
TableF2
TableF3
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Watertablelevels
Wellproduction
Springandstreamflows
6.3.3 Quality
6.3.3.1 Saltwaterintrusionfromwellwithdrawals
6.3.3.2 Runoff,erosionandsedimentationfromroads,disturbedareasandstream
crossings
Sources
Receivingwaters
Concentrations
Physicalparameters
Chemicalparameters
6.3.3.3 Descriptionofimpactfromwastewaterdischarges
6.3.3.4 Spillsandaccidents(chemicals,hazardouswastesandfuelspills)
6.4 AirandClimate
6.4.1 Impactsonambientairquality
6.4.1.1 Sources(e.g.,windblowndust,fixedandmobileequipment)
6.4.1.2 Concentrations
6.4.1.3 Receptors(e.g.,communities,schools,soils,waterbodies,ecosystems)
6.4.2 Greenhousegasgeneration
6.5.1 Potentialnoiselevelsatdifferentrepresentativesitesintheprojectareaandin
6.5.2 Potentialvibrationduetoblastingandmovementofheavyequipment,and
relateddamagetomaterialsandstructures
6.6.1 Impactsonvisualresourcesandlandscapes
6.6.2 Increasesinlightcontamination
BiologicImpacts
thefollowing:
6.7.1 Deforestationorwetlandsandmangrovedestruction
6.7.2 Othervegetativetypeconversions
6.7.2.1 Directvegetativeremoval
6.7.2.2 Indirect(e.g.,poisoningbydustandpesticides)
6.7.3 Wildfires
6.7.4 Increasedaccesstoremoteareasleadingtodestructionofexistingvegetative
TableF2
TableF3
E.2.3AirResources
TableE3
F.5AirResources
ImpactAssessment
Tools
TableF5
E.2.4Noiseand
Vibration
TableE4
F.6NoiseImpact
AssessmentTools
E.2.5Aesthetic
Resources
F.7Aesthetic/Visual
ResourceImpact
AssessmentTools
TableF6
E.3Biological
Environment
TableE5
E.3.1Terrestrial
Speciesand
Associated
Ecosystems
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cover(landusechanges)
6.7.5 Spreadofnoxiousorinvasivespecies
E.3.2Aquatic
Ecosystems
6.8.1.1 Lossinhabitat(e.g.,spawning,rearing,juvenile,oradulthabitats)from
F.8Flora,Fauna,
changesinwaterquality,seaflooranddestructionofcoral
Ecosystemsand
6.8.1.2 Disturbanceofaquaticresourcesduringconstruction,operations,or
ProtectedAreas
ImpactAssessment
sedimentation,piledrivingandvehicularmovements
Tools
6.8.1.3 Increasedfishing
6.8.2.1 Lossofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridors,andbreedingareasdueto
6.8.2.2 Disturbanceofhabitat,migratoryroutes/corridorsandbreedingareasdue TableF2

6.8.2.3 Lossorcontaminationofdrinkingwaterforwildlifespecies
6.8.2.4 Poisoning(e.g.,directcontactwithtoxicwastes/substances)
6.8.2.5 Animalsattractedtogarbageandfoodwastegeneratedatconstruction
camps,restaurantsandonsiteemployeehousing
6.8.2.6 Increasedhunting
6.9.1 Biodiversity
E.3.3Endangeredor
6.9.2 Individualspecies(withspecialemphasisonendemic,rare,threatenedand
ThreatenedSpecies
endangeredspecies)
andHabitatsand
ProtectedAreas
F.8Flora,Fauna,
6.10 ProtectedAreas
Ecosystemsand
ProtectedAreas
ImpactAssessment
Tools
E.SocialEconomic
Cultural
6.11.1.1 Directemploymentattheproject
Environment
6.11.1.2 Indirectemploymentgeneratedbyprojectactivities
TableE6
6.11.1.3 Increasedpurchasesfromlocalbusinesses
6.11.1.4 Othereconomicactivitiesstimulatedinthecommunityasaresultofthe
project
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
Infrastructureand
LandUse
resources
6.11.5 Displacementordisruptionofpeopleslivelihoods(e.g.,fishing,hunting,
maintainedtomeetthedemandsofincreased populationintheareasofpublic
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6.11.13.1 Identificationofhazardousjobsandnumberofworkersexposedwith
durationofexposure
6.11.13.2 Identificationofphysicalrisksandsafetyaspects
6.12 Infrastructure
6.12.1
6.12.1.1 Potentialchangestotrafficpatterns,densities,andtrafficsafetyissuesin
Congestion
Noise
6.12.2.1 Increasedneedforpublichealthinfrastructure
6.12.2.2 Alterationstopublichealthinfrastructure
6.12.3.1 Increasedneedforcommunicationsinfrastructure
6.12.3.2 Alterationstocommunicationsinfrastructure
6.12.4.1 Increasedneedforenergyinfrastructure
6.12.4.2 Alterationstoenergyinfrastructure
6.13.1
6.13.2
6.13.3
6.13.4
6.13.5
6.13.6
6.13.7
6.13.8
6.13.9
Damageandalteration
ofroads
F.12HealthandSafety
ImpactAssessment
Tools
Systems,
Equipment,
Capacity,
Performance
TableE7
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
Infrastructureand
LandUse
E.4.3Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
HistoricResources
TableE8
F.10Cultural,
Archeological,
Ceremonialand
HistoricResources
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6.14.1.1 Immediateprojectarea
6.14.1.2 Surroundingareas(inducedbyeconomicdevelopment)
E.4.4LandUse
6.14.1.3 Inpreviouslyinaccessibleareasnowaccessibleduetoimprovementof
roads
6.14.2 Socialinfrastructure(schools,cemeteries,churches,otherpublicbuildings,
F.9SocioEconomic
Conditions,
6.14.2.1 Increasedneedforadditionalinfrastructure
Infrastructureand
6.14.2.2 Alterationstosocialinfrastructure
LandUse
6.14.3.1 Changeintouristactivities
6.14.3.2 Increasedneedfortourismandrecreationinfrastructure
6.14.3.3 Alterationstotourismandrecreationinfrastructure
6.14.4 Housingmarket(duringconstructionandoperationandafterclosure)
6.14.5 Identificationofanycomponentsoftheproposedprojectthatwouldfallwithin
7 MitigationandMonitoringMeasures
G.Mitigationand
Monitoring
Measures
TablesG1,G2&G3
TablesG9
PhysicalImpacts
7.1.1 Preexcavation,onsitegeologicalinspectionandgeotechnicalstudyprotocolsto
determineslopestabilityandlandsliderisks
7.1.2 Slopesbuiltandmaintainedtoavoidlandslidesandfavorrevegetationandsoils
formation
TablesG1,G2&G3
7.1.3 Slopestabilizationbyconstructingretainingwalls,usingvegetation,geotextile
Annex)
7.1.5 Useofsignagetomarkareaswhereslopesarenotstableasapreventive
7.2 SoilResources
7.2.1 Erosionandsedimentationcontrolmeasures(temporaryandpermanent)
AppendixD
7.2.2 Spoilanddebrisdisposalmeasures
7.2.3 Bestmanagementpracticestominimizesoildisturbance
7.2.4 Decommissioning/RehabilitationPlanifneeded(summaryofrelevantmeasures
6.14 LandUse
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7.2.5 Restrictionsondischargeofpollutantstosoil
7.3 WaterResources
7.3.1 Quality
7.3.1.1 WaterQualityManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
measures
7.3.1.2 SpillPreventionandContainmentPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasures
7.3.1.3 SolidWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.3.1.4 HazardousWasteManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswith
7.3.1.5 Transportsystemconstructionandmaintenancetoavoiderosionand
7.3.1.6 Offroadvehicleuserestrictions
7.3.1.7 Wasteminimizationpractices
7.3.2 Quantity
7.3.2.1 Waterconservationpractices
7.4 AirandClimate
7.4.1 Dustcontrolmeasures
7.4.2 Energyconservationmeasures
7.4.3 Emissionscontrolmeasures
7.4.3.1 Emissionsreductionequipment
7.4.3.2 Maintenanceandinspectionofequipmentandvehiclesusingcombustion
documentinAnnex)
documentinAnnex)
7.5.1 Noisecontrolmeasures
7.5.1.1 Noisereductiontechnologies(suppressionequipment,soundabsorbing
7.5.1.2 Reroutingoftrafficandotherinfrastructurerelatedactivitiestominimize
impactsofnoiseandvibration
7.5.1.3 Timeofdaylimitationsonblastingandmovementofheavyequipment
whenincloseproximitytohousesnotbeingoperatedduringevening
hours
Annex)
7.6.1 Relocationofprojecttoanothersite
7.6.2 Redesignofplacementofprojectstructuresonsite
7.6.3 Redesignheightandlocationofstructuresblockingvieworproducinglight
pollution
TableG5
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7.6.4 Lightingminimization
7.6.5 Visual/LandscapeManagementPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
BiologicalImpacts
TablesG1,G2&G3
7.7.1 Controlofnoxiousandinvasiveweeds
7.7.2 Measurestocompensateforlossordamageofforests,wetlandsorothercritical
ecosystems,includingestablishmentofnewprotectedareas
7.7.3 Restoration/RehabilitationPlanfordisturbedareas(summaryofrelevant
AppendixF
Compensatory
7.8.1.1 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantfishlifehistory
MitigationforLoss
ofAquatic
Resources
7.8.1.3 BlastingPlan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.8.2.1 Modifylocationsofstructuresandlocationsandtimingofactivitiesto
7.8.2.2 Schedulingconstructiontoavoidcriticalorimportantwildlifehistory
7.8.2.4 Blastingplan,ifapplicable(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.9.1 Selectionofanalternatesitefortheproject,andifnotpossiblethenadheringto
requirementsofaninternationallyrecognizedResettlementActionPlan(RAP)
7.9.2 RehabilitationProgramforpeopledisplacedbytheproject(summaryofrelevant TableG4
7.9.3 Traininglocalresidentsforemploymentintheproject
7.9.4 DevelopmentofaCodeofConduct(withassociatedtrainingprogram)for
rules
7.9.5 PublicHealthProgramtoprotectlocalpopulationfrompotentialhealthproblems
causedbytheprojectoperation(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfull
documentinAnnex)
7.9.6 DevelopmentofanOccupationalHealth,IndustrialSafetyandAccidents
andperiodicreview(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentinAnnex)
includingprovisionofroutinetrainingandtesting,andpropersafetyequipment
suchashearingprotection,hardhats,steeltoedshoes,safetyrailingsandfall
arrestors
documentinAnnex)
documentinAnnex)
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7.10 Infrastructure
7.10.1
7.10.1.1 TransportationPlan(summaryofrelevantmeasureswithfulldocumentin
Annex)
transportmaterial
7.10.4 EnergyInfrastructure
7.11.1
Modifystructureandactivitylocationstoavoidsignificantarcheological,
tourists
7.11.5 Developmentofacodeofconductforactivitiesinindigenousandlocal
7.11.7.1 Intheeventsuchasiteisfound,theywillstopactivitiesatthesiteand
7.12 LandUse
7.12.1
7.12.2
7.12.3
7.12.4
Criteriaandmethodforcalculatingcompensationforlossoflandandcrops
Compensationtofarmersandranchersforcroporforagelossesandrestore
Compensationtopropertyownersforrelocationoftheirhomesintheevent
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8.1 OverviewofEnvironmentalManagementPlanOrganizationandPolicy HEnvironmental
ManagementPlan
TableH1
hastwoelements:
AppendixF
8.2.1 Environmentalresourcemitigation(suchasair,water)
Compensatory
8.2.2 Socioeconomicculturalmitigation(relocation,etc.)
MitigationforLoss
ofAquatic
Resources
8.3.1 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringofresourcecondition,includingbutnot
limitedto:
8.3.1.1 Slopestability
8.3.1.2 WaterQualityMonitoringProgram
8.3.1.3 AirQualityMonitoringProgram
TheParameterstobemonitored
AppendixESampling
Themonitoringfrequencies
andAnalysisPlan
Thesamplingandanalyticalprotocolstobeused
8.3.1.4 NoiseandVibration
8.3.1.5 Cultural,ceremonialarcheologicalandhistoricresourcesinthevicinityof
theproject
8.3.2 Shorttermandlongtermmonitoringtoensurethatthemitigationmeasuresare
functioningaspredictedandthatrehabilitationisworking
andInfrastructure
8.5.1 PerformancerelatedContingencyPlans,indicatingthestepsthatwillbetaken
8.5.1.1 Environmentalstandardsarenotbeingmet
8.5.1.2 Impactsaregreaterthanpredicted
8.5.1.3 Themitigationmeasuresand/orrehabilitationarenotperformingas
predicted
8.5.2 NaturalDisasterRiskResponsePlan(assumesthatriskidentificationandrisk
8.5.3 OtherRisksResponsePlans(assumesthatriskidentificationandriskreduction
8.1.1 Describetheprojectmanagementandhowenvironmentalmanagementand
organizationrelatestooverallprojectresponsibility.Describethepersonneland
performanceaccountabilitysystemfordesign,operation,maintenanceand
closureforimplementationofmitigationandmonitoringmeasures
8.1.2 DescribetheenvironmentalpolicythatwillgoverntheProjectthroughoutits
8.1.3 Identifythepersonsresponsiblefortheimplementationofmitigationmeasures,
ineachphase
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8.5.4 Contingencyplansformaintainingserviceorreducingdowntimeintheeventof
accidentsornaturalcatastrophesthatdisruptprojectoperation
10 Annexes
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
10.1.5
10.1.6
10.1.7
10.1.8
document
10.3 References
orissuance.
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