Environmental and Social Management Framework for Tanzania ...

most cases mitigatory measures can be designed more readily than for
Category “A” projects. The scope of EIA for a Category “B” project may vary
from project to project, but it is narrower than that of Category “A” EIA. Like
Category “A” EIA, it examines the project's potential negative and positive
environmental and social impacts and recommends any measures needed to
prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve
environmental performance.
3) Category “C”: A proposed project is classified as Category “C” if it is likely to
have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. Beyond screening, no
further EA action is required for a Category “C” project.
4) Category “Fl”: A proposed project is classified as Category “Fl” if it involves
investment of Bank funds through a financial intermediary, in subprojects that
might result in adverse environmental impacts.
The construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure under the Regional Health
Systems Strengthening and TB Support Project, is likely to have no significantly
adverse environmental and social impacts, which require mitigation. However, in line
with the Operational Policy, this ESMF is prepared for screening of the project
activities. Given that the Regional Health Systems Strengthening and TB Support
Project has been classified as a Category B, the project will not fund any
investments classified as Category A, based on the screening results.
2.4 LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Typical national legal framework relevant to the Regional Health Systems
Strengthening and TB Support Project would include;
• Urban Planning Act;
• Health Laboratory Practitioners Act;
• Water Resources Management Act;
• The National Constitution of the participating country;
• Environmental Management Act;
Local Government Authorities (City, Municipal, District and Town Councils)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations;
Mining (Environmental Management and Protection) Regulation;
The Land Act (1999) and the Land Regulations;
Land acquisition for development of public infrastructure;
Valuation of land and properties for compensation;
The Occupational Health and Safety Act;
An example of how the above policies, legal and regulatory framework would be
relevant to the Regional Health Systems Strengthening and TB Support Project and
the relevant areas of application is given in Annex 9, which presents the framework
reviewed for Tanzania.
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