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In addition to predicted impacts from planned activities, those impacts that
could result from an accident or unplanned event within the Project (eg a
pollution event) are taken into account.
In support of this impact assessment noise and air emissions modelling were
undertaken. Impact assessment methodologies for these impacts (dust, NO 2 ,
greenhouse gases and noise) were developed using US EPA limits, IFC
guidelines (both NO 2 and greenhouse gases) and World Health Organisation
(WHO) noise limits.
Management plans
The EIA process identified a range of mitigation measures, management actions
and monitoring requirements to be implemented during the project to eliminate
or reduce adverse environmental and social impacts, enhance positive impacts
and monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures implemented. Delivery of
these will be through the project Environmental and Social Management Plan
(ESMP). The EIA report presents a provisional ESMP detailing the specific
actions that are required to implement these controls and mitigation measures.
Reporting and disclosure
The EIA process and outcomes were drawn together into a draft EIA report
which will be submitted to for review. The draft EIA report will be submitted to
FMEnv for their review. In accordance with EIA requirements, FMEnv will
disclose the EIA report to the public for review and comment and will also be the
subject of a technical review by FMEnv and appointed experts. FMEnv will base
the decision to grant or deny the certification for the EIA, which provides
environmental authorisation for the project, on the outcome of the review
process.
Inline with World Bank requirements for stakeholder consultation, the draft EIA
report will be disclosed through the World Bank InfoShop when the report is
submitted to FMEnv, to allow for stakeholder consultation and comment in
parallel with FMEnv’s review.
LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
National Administrative Framework
The Project is subject to regulations implemented and enforced by the following
government organisations:
• The FMEnv is the primary authority for regulation and enforcement of
environmental laws. FMEnv enforces a number of policies, acts and
guidelines including the National Policy on the Environment (1989, revised
1999), the Environmental Impact Assessment Act No. 86 (1992) and National
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