Appendix B 
DOCUMENTS CONSULTED
Table 15 – Documents Consulted
| No | Document Title (English / Russian / Kazakh) | Document Details |
| ToR Cat A ROAD Gap Analysis and Disclosure (2) (English) | Terms of Reference of Environmental and Social Assessment for EBRD Gap Analysis & Supplementary Disclosure Pack: Category A Road Project Kazakhstan – Kapshagai -Kurty road project | |
| Minutes from public hearings 15.06.2016 (Russian) | Minutes of the meeting, List of attendees | |
| Minutes from public hearings 03.12.2015 (Russian) | Minutes of the meeting, List of attendees | |
| Explanatory note to the project (Russian) | Overview of the project, Norms and standards used, Description of the area, Infrastructure adjustments | |
| Conclusion No 01-0258/17 dated 29.05.2017 (positive) on the project “Reconstruction of the road “Kapshagai-Kurty” 0- 67 km of the “Centre - South” corridor (Russian) | Primary settings and conditions, Approvals and conclusions of organisations involved, Documents received and reviewed, Conclusion and approval | |
| Register of noise strips (Russian) | Location and parameters of noise strips | |
| Register of rest areas (Russian) | Location of rest areas | |
| Register of bus stops (Russian) | Location of bus stops | |
| 47229 AESR 2017 | Annual Environmental and Social Report for the reporting period 2017 for the 81 km Kurty-Burybaytal road section, report date 12/3/17 | |
| 48820 AESR 2017 | Annual Environmental and Social Report for the reporting period 2017 for the 62 km Burybaytal-Aksuek road section, report date 12/3/17 | |
| Traffic Intensity dated 05.05.2017 | Traffic intensity 2015-2038 | |
| Letter N 01.01/381 dated 10.04.2018 on traffic intensity and road accidents. | Traffic intensity 2016-2017, Road accidents 2016-2017 | |
| The report on engineering geological research for “Kapchagai – Kurty” road 0-67 km. Book 1. Volume 1.2 Graphic applications. | Maps of the road, Longitudinal road profile, Soils profile | |
| Ministry of Culture and Sports Letter N 09-03-22/11043 dated 08.11.2015 on approval of archeological report | Approval of archeological report | |
| The archeological report on identification of objects of historical and cultural heritage within the borders of reconstruction works area for the road “Kapchagai – Kurty”. | Relevant legislation, Methodology, Archeological works, Conclusion | |
| Conclusions on bridge over Ile canal | Maps, Soil conditions and characteristics, Chemical analyses of water | |
| Minutes from the meeting on project approval 02.06.2016 | Attendies, Discussions, Summary | |
| Geotechnical report on the road. 2015 | Climate, Geological charachteristics, Hydrologycal characteristics, Soil properties, Construction materials | |
| Balkash –Alakol Basin Inspectorate aproval of the EIA dated 17.05.2017 | Description of the project, approval, conditions. |
Appendix C
ESAP
Table 16 – Environmental and Social Action Plan
| No | Action | Environmental & Social Risks (Liability / Benefits) | Requirement (Legislative, EBRD PR, Best Practice) | Resources, Investment Needs, Responsibility | Timetable | Target & Evaluation Criteria for Successful Implementation | Status / Notes |
| PR1 | Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Impacts and Issues | ||||||
| 1.1 | Incorporate this ESAP so that the Project is structured to comply with EBRD’s PRs. Prepare annual monitoring reports that include the status of ESAP implementation, EHS performance and stakeholder engagement activities and resolution of grievances | Compliance with EBRD PRs | EBRD PR1 to PR10 excluding PR7 & PR9 | Own resources and PIU | Annual submission | Submission of an Annual Environmental and Social Report (AESR) that reports on ESAP implementation progress, effective EHS performance, stakeholder engagement activities in line with the SEP and resolution of grievances | |
| 1.2 | Develop and implement an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for the PIU, aligned to the principles of ISO 14001:2015 Continually review and update, as a minimum annually and with Project and / or legislative changes | Optimisation of environmental and social management though a formalised document and associated system | EBRD PR1 Best practice | Own resources and PIU and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Before the end of 2018 | Develop and implement an ESMS | It is reported in the AESRs of the previous roads projects that a system is in the process of consideration and approval |
| 1.3 | Obtain the necessary outstanding permits prior to commencements of activities for which the permits are required. These include: · A Construction Permit (following camp(s) plan submission) · An Order for Work (following blasting work plan submission) · A Construciton Camp(s) Permit(s) (following camp plan submission) If there are any design changes, obtain the necessary permits again prior to commencements of activities for which the permits are required. | Compliance with the Republic of Kazakhstan regulatory requirements | EBRD PR1 & PR4 | Own resources and PIU and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to activities for which permits are required | Correspondence with regulatory bodies and copies of all applicable permits and certificates | Many of permits required have been obtained, although a number are outstanding. |
| 1.4 | Set-up, maintain and continually review an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Incident Reporting Procedure (or equivalent) to maintain records of monitoring, accidents and incidents. The procedure must be overarching, unique and fully integrated into the Project and for contractors located on site | Management of EHS accidents and incidents | EBRD PR1; Best practice | Own resources, PIU and contractors | Set up prior to construction Monitoring and review during construction | Monthly EHS Reports submitted by the contractor Report to EBRD annually in the AESR | |
| 1.5 | Update the EIA to include, as a minimum: · An outline of the reasonable alternatives considered for the Project (design, location and scale) · Appraise each alternative, including high-level environmental impacts · Clearly outline the main reasons for the chosen option over the alternatives presented | Consideration and appraisal of reasonable alternatives | EU EIA Directive | Own resources, PIU and external consultants – EIA Developer (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | |
| 1.6 | Update the EIA to include, as a minimum: · An outline of other existing and / or approved projects · The potential for cumulative effects of the Project in relation to other projects | Consideration and appraisal of cumulative effects | EU EIA Directive | Own resources, PIU and external consultants – EIA Developer (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | |
| 1.7 | Review labour and social policies and incorporate into contractual arrangements with contractors – to include terms of employment, skills, dismissal, discrimination, harassment, violations, human rights, forced and child labour, wages and social leave/benefits and bribery and corruption | Contractor management | EBRD PR1 & PR4 | Provided by contractors and verified by the PIU | Prior to construction activities | Contractor employment and social policies | |
| 1.8 | Conduct monthly inspection of contractors’ occupational health and safety (OHS) performance. | Ensure contractor adoption of EBRD requirements for OHS | EBRD PR1 | Own resources and /or external consultants | During construction | Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on contractor OHS performance | |
| PR2 | Labour and Working Conditions | ||||||
| 2.1 | Undertake the tender process for the construction works to identify contractors with inclusion of environmental, health and safety performance standards, accidents statics, management systems and policies | Contractor EHS management | EBRD PR1, PR2, PR 4 | Own resources and PIU | During contractor selection process | Tender and contract documentation ESAP within tender documents | |
| 2.2 | Ensure PIU already established has the capacity for EHS management of this project and the previous roads projects by clearly identifying team structure, roles and responsibilities including perfoming the Project Management Consultant (PMC) role Inform on the appointments of the PIU, the contractors and the Construction Supervision Consultants (CSC) and any other key appointments Develop workforce capacity building programmes for successful project implementation | Ensure appropriate capacity and competency to manage the EHSS performance standards | EBRD PR1 | Own resources and PIU (PMC role), CSCs and contractors | Prior to construction commencing and then on appointment and reported as part of the annual review | Report on management capacity and appointments including contractor and external companies and positions of responsibuility Tender and contract documentation on the provision of sufficient personnel Report to EBRD annually in the AESR Training Programme for all parties – PIU, CSC, contractors | It is reported in the AESRs of the previous roads projects that the Construction Directorate of KazAutoZhol, Directorate has been established to perform the function of PIU and this will be used for this project |
| 2.3 | Document the constructors’ labour accommodation strategy and principles within a Plan that also includes a code of conduct to be adopted to govern life in the workers camps The new camp is to be arranged / designed to ensure it meets EBRD / IFC standards. | To standardise accommodation provided to workers employed by the contractors and to minimise impact of any in-migration of construction workers on local communities | EBRD PR2 Guidance Note by IFC / EBRD | Own resources, PIU and construction companies | Prior to construction of labour accommodation, or camp being accommodated by workers. To be incorporated into tender documents | Labour Accommodation Management Plan and Code of Cnduct for camp residents Technical statement to the contract documentation | One or more workers camps may be required |
| 2.4 | Arrangement of inspections involving independent consultants and other state and non-government organizations in order to audit the compliance of contractors with the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international standards | To prevent non-compliance with the requirements of the employment policy of EBRD and Labour Code of Republic of Kazakhstan | EBRD PR2 | Own resources and PIU | Audit arrangement within 3 months after the project mobilisation | Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on inspections | |
| 2.5 | Consider the possibility to employ the local population taking into account gender policy (local skilled labour is potentially available in near by towns and villages | Provision of equal opportunities and improving economic prospects of local residents | EBRD PR2 | Own resources | Prior to and during construction | Report on employing local residents taking into account gender policy Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on employment data | |
| PR3 | Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Control | ||||||
| 3.1 | Establish baseline conditions, potential impacts and suitable mitigation measures with regards to air quality, to include: · Identify and map potentially sensitive receptors along the route alignment (e.g. properties and settlements) · Undertake baseline air quality monitoring at sensitive locations for NO2 along the alignment for a minimum of 3 months (preferably 6 months) prior to the start of construction* · Undertake air quality assessments (during construction and operation) to identify any potential worsening (or improvements) at identified sensitive receptors · Undertake visual dust monitoring daily during construction, and dust dampening measures taken if required · Establish a complaints hotline for the duration of the works and the contact number should be displayed at appropriate locations near the road For properties close to road i.e. Farm 4 and possible others that may be affected (houses in Kapshagai near realignment and farms 3,5,9 and 11) undertake modelling to assess likely impacts | Prevention of adverse air quality impacts | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR3 Best practice *Monitoring to be undertaken in accordance with EU Standard Methods for monitoring, as published in 2005 | Own resources, PIU, CSC and external consultants (e.g. air quality experts as required) | Prior to and during construction. | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA with baseline monitoring and assessment. Management of mitigation to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | Note that ther is one farm at a location of only 50 metres from a road junction that may be impacted |
| 3.2 | Establish baseline conditions, potential impacts and suitable mitigation measures with regards to noise and vibration, to include: · Identify and map potentially sensitive receptors along the route alignment (e.g. properties and settlements) · Undertake baseline day-time, evening and night-time noise monitoring at sensitive receptors prior to the start of construction · Undertake assessment of nosie levels and vibration (during construction and operation)to identify any potential worsening (or improvements) at identified sensitive receptors · Implement noise control measures as appropriate (e.g. locate activities that generate large noise volumes, such as crushers and pilling, away from noise receptors) · Establish a complaints hotline for the duration of the works and the contact number should be displayed at appropriate locations near the road. For properties close to road i.e. Farm 4 and possible others that may be affected (houses in Kapshagai near realignment and farms 3,5,9 and 11) undertake modelling to assess likely impacts | Prevention of adverse impacts associated with noise and vibration | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR3; Best practice *Monitoring to be undertaken in accordance with Directive 2002/49/EC ‘Relating to the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise’ (the Environmental Noise Directive) and / or the anticipated EU Noise Policy | Own resources, PIU, CSC and external consultants (e.g. acoustics experts as required) | Prior to and during construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA with baseline monitoring and assessment Management of mitigation to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | Note that ther is one farm at a location of only 50 metres from a road junction that may be impacted |
| 3.3 | Produce a Resource Efficiency Technical Note (or equivalent) that includes an options appraisal of measures to improve and promote resource efficiency covering: · Energy use · Water use (options to be streamlined with Action 3.6) · Use of other resources; · Materials use (and the material supply chain) · Recovery and reuse of waste (options to be streamlined with Action 3.7) Benchmarking data with other projects where practicable / available. | Improvement of resource efficiency | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR3; Best practice | Own resources, PIU, CSC and external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction. | Technical Note as part of updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | |
| 3.4 | Update the EIA to identify potential emergency situations and accidents that may have an impact on the environmental during construction and once operational Prepare an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (or equivalent) for each emergency situation and potential accidents in consultation with contractors, sub-contractors, local emergency service providers and control authorities (if required in case of specific types of work) Continually review and update, as a minimum annually and after any emergencies or accidents | Preparation for emergency situations and potential accidents are managed | EIA Directive 2014 EBRD PR3 & PR4 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Plan to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | |
| 3.5 | Update the EIA to assess Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and climate change to include: · An estimation of GHG emissions during construction and operation* · An options appraisal of measures to avoid or minimise GHG emissions during construction and operation · An assessment of the vulnerability of the Project to climate change | Reduce and minimise GHG emissions | EIA Directive 2014 EBRD PR3 | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and contractors and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to and during construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA Should the Project be estimated to produce more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2 (equivalent annually) the GHG emissions should be reported to EBRD | |
| 3.6 | Update the EIA with a water and wastewater management to include: · The quantification of construction potable and non-potable water demands · The quantification of construction wastewater demands · An outline water and wastewater balance · Practicable measures to reduce water use and wastewater generation during the construction · Management of construction wastewater to avoid pollution or excessive discharges into the Kapchagay Water Reserve, groundwater, and the small watercourses which cross the road · Surface water capture and treatment methods | Prevention of over-burdening of non-potable and potable water supplies Reduction of water use and wastewater generation Pollution and discharge prevention | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR4 | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and contractors and / or external consultants (expertise, as required). | Prior to construction. | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA Should the Project be estimated to have a high water demand (greater than 5,000 m3/day), this should be reported to EBRD – further requirements as per PR4 will be needed e.g. water balance, continuous improvements, specific watd use, benchmarking etc. | Water Permits are reported to have been obtained |
| 3.7 | Undertake a baseline study to identify suitable options and appropriately licenced facilities for the recovery, reuse and disposal of inert, non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Options shall be identified in accordance with waste hierarchy and the proximity principal. The baseline study shall be shall be streamlined with Action 3.3 | Promote waste management in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the proximity principle | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR3 | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and contractors and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | Only waste quantities provided in EIA |
| 3.8 | Update EIA to introduce mitigation measures to avoid adverse environmental impacts associated with waste to inlcude · Designing out waste where practicable · Ensuring contactors are aware of how to avoid and manage waste arisings (e.g. through Tool Box Talks) · Ensuring the appropriate waste segregation onsite (e.g. receptacles for recyclables, non-recyclables and hazardous waste) · Ensuring the contractor obtains a chain of custody for all waste removed from the site | Promote waste management in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the proximity principal | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR3 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and contractors and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to constcution and implementation during construction. | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA Waste Management Plan Plan to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | |
| 3.9 | Undertake a baseline study to identify contaminated soils along the alignment and any associated control and mitigation measures to avoid environmental impacts to include: · A review of current and historical potentially contaminative uses and of land uses in the vicinity of the road · A summary of site walkover, undertaken by an appropriate expert, to identify potential sources of contamination and requirements for further investigations and/or mitigation/control measures | Increase awareness of contaminated soils and where practicable avoid un-necessary disturbance of contaminated soils. | EU EIA Directive Best practice | Own resources, PIU, and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA with baseline and proposed mitigation If impacts identified and mitigation proposed include in the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | |
| PR4 | Health and Safety | ||||||
| 4.1 | Undertake a detailed baseline study with regards to natural environmental hazards. The baseline study should expand upon the earthquake assessment in the EIA and include assessments relating to the impacts, risks and design measures for: · Earthquakes · Landslides · Floods | Awareness of environmental hazards and to minimise incidents | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR4 Best practice. | Own resources, PIU, contractors and / or external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA presenting the baseline study and deign and mitigation measures | |
| 4.2 | Appoint licensed company to undertake blasting that is responsible for safe and secure storage and usage of explosives. At a house 400 southwest and café 300m south of Kurty junction from blasting area, undertake pre and post blasting structural surveys of these properties | To minimise accidents and incidents and ensure safety of workers and community | EBRD PR4 Best practice. | PIU, CLO ad external consultants (e.g. explosives and structural surveys) | Appointment prior to construction Surveys pre and post surveys | Company license Blasting Work Plan Survey reports | |
| 4.3 | Develop an integrated Occupational Health and Safety Plan compliant with national legislation with monitoring and management systems to cover: · Job- and task-specific hazard analysis and controls · PPE requirements and enforcement mechanisms · Designation and enforcement of smoking/non-smoking areas · Safety training for all personnel in their own language(s) · Review of contractors OHS plans, to meet the same standards as Project Company plans · Oversight of contractor OHS development / implementation, including mandatory reporting to CSC · Record-keeping, including total work-hours, lost work-hours due to accidents/incidents, description of lost-time incidents, hospitalisations, fatalities · Toolbox talks to share information on risks, accident prevention, etc. The same integrated document must be applied to all parties involved in the construction and operation of the Project | To minimise accidents and incidents and ensure safety of workers and equipment | EBRD PR 4 National H&S regulations | Own resources, PIU, CSC and contractors | Prior to construction | OHS Plan OHS Plan to be adopted by contractors Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on Plan, OHS performance, including work-hours, lost-time incidents, major accidents, fatalities (including actions taken in response to accidents) – include contractor data separately and combined | |
| 4.4 | Implementation of safe practices during construction to minimise potential impacts to local communities, and construction workers to include: · Construction vehicles to keep to agreed access routes and adhere to speed limits · Information boards about public safety hazards and emergency contact information, schedules · Hazardous materials and wastes stored on site to prevent community exposure to these substances · Publishing of temporary livestock crossing sites and road works that disrupt traffic (also included in SEP) · Establish temporary diversions for the local access routes Develop CEMP inclusive of traffic management plans | To minimise accidents and incidents with road users, local communities and livestock | EBRD PR4 | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and Contractors | Prior to and during construction | Community Health and Safety Plan Plan to be incorporated into the CEMP developed CEMP should include traffic management plans Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on community safety performance | |
| 4.5 | Design road in accordance with Kazakhstan SNiP technical norms Undertake a independent road safety audit study and incorporate the findings into the road design | To minimise accidents and incidents with road users and maintain access for local communities | EBRD PR4 Kazakhstan SNiP technical norms EU Road & Traffic Safety Management Standards | Own resource, PIU, contractors, and / or external consultants (e.g. design company, road safety auditor) | Adjustments to final design and before tenders for construction issued | Report on findings, with final road design | Althougth design is complete there may be opportunities for small changes that do not delay project or increase costs substantially but enhance road safety significantly |
| 4.6 | Conduct due diligence investigation for all security personnel of the contractors to make sure they have appropriate licensing, experience and training | Prevent conflict between security personnel and local communities Prevent potential human rights violations by security personnel | EBRD PR4 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and Contractors | Prior to construction work | Due diligence carried out and documented Report to EBRD annually in the AESR on any incidents involving security guards | |
| PR5 | Land Acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement and Economic Displacement | ||||||
| 5.1 | Introduce mitigation measures to ensure that land acquired for temporary structures (material storage / construction pads) or activities during construction are returned to its original state / use and improved where possible Mitigation measures to include: · Removal of structures, equipment, materials and waste; · Any necessary landscaping / re-grading; · Replanting and re-seeing. | Minimise impacts of land acquisition. | EBRD PR5; Best practice. | Own resources, PIU, contractors and / or resourced external consultants (expertise, as required) | Prior to, during and at completion of construction (last phase) | Management of mitigation to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed or LRF Evidence that land has been returned to its original state / use, and where practicable has been improved. | |
| 5.2 | Identify formal and informal land owners and users, any formal and informal businesses who will be affected by land acquisition and develop a Livelihood Restoration Framework (LRF) to set out the principles of land acquisition and determine compensation measures in line with EBRD’s policy. The Compensation relates to any losses related to the project including land, livelihoods and business losses regardless of formal title | Mitigation for the risks of land acquisition and compensating for lost income and land | EBRD PR5 | Own resources, local and district level authorities, PIU with a key role for the CLO | Prior to land acquisition | Livelihood Restoration Framework (LRF) identifying all affected people and compensation framework Report shall be provided within annual AESR | The process for identification of affected land owners has started. As part of land acquisition, resettlement is not likely. |
| 5.3 | Independently audit land acquisition and compensation activities to ensure compliance with EBRD PR5. The audit will assess all aspects of land acquisition and will undertake a gap analysis to identify any gaps or missed actions during the land acquisition process | Ensure compliance with EBRD requirements | EBRD PR5 | PIU and CSCs | After completion of land acquisition | Report shall be provided within annual AESR | |
| PR6 | Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources | ||||||
| 6.1 | Undertake a baseline study to identify habitats, biodiversity and living natural resources present in the area. In particular on species and habitats protected under EU Directive 92/43/EEC and EU Directive 2009/147/EC. Subsequently, undertake an assessment of the risk and likely significance of the Project. The assessment to include habitat loss, habitat degradation / fragmentation, invasive species and migratory corridors. The assessment will identify the need for further studies / investigations. The baseline study shall utilise information currently presented in the EIA | Identify, conserve and protect habitats, biodiversity and living natural resources | EU EIA Directive EU Habitats Directive EU Birds Directive EBRD PR6 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, and contractors and / or external consultant (e.g. ecological expertise, as required) | Prior to construction. | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | It has been indicated that there are no migratory ungulates in the area but this needs confirmation |
| 6.2 | Introduce mitigation measures to protect, conserve, and avoid adverse impacts to habitats, biodiversity and living natural resources in the area to inlcude: · Using a precautionary approach · Adoption of the mitigation hierarchy · The promotion of good international practice (GIP) with regards to sustainability and the use of natural resources (including through the supply chain) · Avoiding vegetation clearance during the bird breeding season. | Conserve and protect habitats, biodiversity and living natural resources. | EU EIA Directive EU Habitats Directive EU Birds Directive EBRD PR6 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, and contractors and / or external consultant (e.g. ecological expertise, as required) | Prior to and during construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA If required a Biodiversity Management Plan Plan to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | |
| PR7 | Indigenous Peoples | ||||||
| Not applicable | |||||||
| PR8 | Cultural Heritage | ||||||
| 8.1 | Introduce mitigation measures to preserve and avoid adverse impacts to memorial sites in the area and if necessary identify the appropriate relocation processes with informed consent, and if requested supervision from the owner of the memorial site (relatives) | Respecting the local community and the associated traditions and customs | EU EIA Directive BRD PR8 Best Practice | Own resources, PIU, and contractors and / or external consultants (e.g. cultural and archaeological heritage expertise, as required) | Prior to and during construction. | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA. Summairse study conclsusions that there are no cultural and archaeological heritage sites of significance If impacts identified and mitigation proposed include in the ESMS and / or CEMP developed. | There are no reported to be no cultural and archaeological heritage significance from a study |
| 8.2 | Set up a Chance finds procedures and report ‘Chance finds’ to the authorities and other relevant institutions to undertake excavation and full archaeological assessment of the finds | To preserve cultural heritage | EBRD PR8 National legislation | Own resources, PIU, CSCs and Contractors | During construction | Chance finds procedure Report on any archaeological findings and excavation | |
| 8.3 | Undertake a baseline study to identify and assess the potential landscape and visual impacts associated with the Project. In accordance with the EIA Directive it shall consider “the change in the appearance or view of the built or natural landscape and urban areas” as a result of the Project. The baseline study and the subsequent assessment shall be reported in the updated EIA. | Identify and where possible avoid adverse visual impacts. | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR8 | Own resources, PIU, and contractors and / or external consultanys (e.g. landscape and visual expertise, as required) | Prior to construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA | |
| 8.4 | Introduce mitigation measures to avoid and minimise adverse visual impacts to include: · Undertaking a study to identify visual receptors in advance of construction activities commencing; · Sensitive construction screening · Sensitive landscaping | Avoid and minimise adverse visual impacts. | EU EIA Directive EBRD PR8 Best practice | Own resources, PIU, and contractors and / or external consultanys (e.g. landscape and visual expertise, as required) | Prior to and during construction | Updated EIA or supplementary information as an addendum to existing EIA If required specific Landscape Management Plan Plan to be incorporated into the ESMS and / or CEMP developed | |
| PR9 | Financial Intermediaries | ||||||
| Not applicable to this project as there are no financial intermediaries involved | |||||||
| PR10 | Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement | ||||||
| 10.1 | Introduce and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including a Grievance Mechanism (SEP) | EBRD performance requirements | EBRD PR10 | WSP has developed an SEP for use by the PIU | Implement prior to construction Disclose prior to construction | Disclosure of SEP in the public domain | |
| 10.2 | To disclose a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) providing a project description, the EIA process, the environmental and social benefits/impacts, mitigation and management measures and the contact details for communications with a link to the SEP | EBRD performance requirements | EBRD PR10 | WSP has developed an NTS for public disclosure | Disclose prior to construction | Disclosure of NTS in the public domain | |
| 10.3 | Implement the SEP and grievance mechanism to ensure a continuous and systematic stakeholder engagement programme throughout the project life cycle. Documentation of all stakeholder activities and logging of grievances to inform the annual monitoring report. The SEP should be reviewed and if necessary updated annual or when changes occur in the Project | Information dissemination and continuous engagement with affected stakeholders | EBRD PR10 | PIU, authorities engaged in accordance with Grievance Committee | Prior to and during construction | Annual report on stakeholder engagement within the monitoring report | |
| 10.4 | Appoint a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) with appropriate skills and experience to effectively manage the implementation of the SEP | Liaison with local communities and authorities on a regular basis, analyse interaction and provide updates and practical recommendations | EBRD PR 1 EBRD PR 10 | PIU and CSC | Prior to construction | Appointment of CLO | |
| 10.5 | Disclosure of documents that include the EIA, EIA supplements, SEP, NTS and the ESAP in accordance with requirements for EBRD Category A projects | EBRD performance requirements | EBRD PR10 | PIU with a key role for the CLO | See SEP for full details of information to be disclosed and the timeframes | Disclosure of key documents in the public domain Document grievances and response to grievances with records maintained |
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[1] EBRD/IFC Guidance Note “Workers’ accommodation: processes and standards”, 2009
[2] EU OHS standards mean substantive requirements in EU legislative requirements in the field of safety and health at work setting out minimum health and safety requirements for the protection of workers.
[3] Where the project represents a substantial extension to the client activities, confirm that Policy and supporting management systems and plans are appropriate for the new activities.
[4] At appraisal stage there will be limited information. Compliance assessment should address specific plans for monitoring and reporting (against for example ESAP requirements) and also consider whether there is evidence of weak monitoring/reporting by client on other relevant projects - which may reduce confidence in future performance.
[5] Will not be applicable to many projects at appraisal stage. However evidence, within the last 3 years of client approach to retrenchment which is not compatible with the Policy should be taken into consideration.
[6] Particular attention should be given to client demonstration of consideration of alternatives. Projects expected annually to produce more than 25,000 tonnes of Co2 equivalent should provide an emission inventory and plans for annual reporting.