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Environmental and Social Management FrameworkThe Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW) is the Concerned Agencyas per EPR, and is authorized to review and approve the IEE Report. TheMoPPW has the mandate to approval/rejection within 21 days of submission. Incase the IEE recommends further EIA study to be undertaken, the proponent hasto carry out the full scale EIA which comes under the jurisdiction of MoEST.Table 2.5:Table of Content of an IEE Report pertaining to SRN subprojectsChSub-Chapters Required in IEE Report1 1. Name and address of individual or institution preparing the report (proponent)2 2. Executive Summary, indicating- Proposal and detailed particulars of the area where the project is implemented- Objectives of proposal- Impacts on Land-use- Adverse impacts on environment, impacts on human life, population pressure- Damage to be suffered by local goods or objects- Other necessary matters3 3. Technical Information3.1 Type of proposal and Project Description (nature, location)3.2 Technology and materials to be used3.3 Emissions resulting from the implementation of the proposal3.4 Energy to be used3.5 Manpower requirements3.6 Resources required for the implementation of the proposals3.7 Other necessary matters4 4. Impacts of implementation of the proposal on the environment:4.1 Physical impacts4.2 Biological impacts4.3 Impacts on social, economic, and cultural domain5 5. Alternatives for implementation of the proposal6 6. Measures to reduce or control the impact of implementation of the proposal on theenvironment7 7. Matters to be monitored while implementing the proposal8 8. Other necessary matters9 9. (or Annex): Data, maps, photographs, tables, charts, graphs, etc. as required[Ref.: in accord with EPR 1997, Schedule 5]To summarize, an IEE is essentially a miniform of EIA which involves impactidentification, mitigation measures, monitoring and public involvement. However,as the impacts and mitigation measures of the project implementation aregenerally identified as moderate and/or manageable, detailed investigation, asrequired in EIA, is not required to be undertaken in IEE. Information is mainlyretrieved from secondary sources, with limited efforts in field studies. Householdlevel survey is not necessary and Focus Group Discussions are generallysufficient for collecting primary information. In most cases where road upgradingis the main activity of a proposed project, an IEE is sufficient enough to provide adefinite solution to cope with anticipated environmental problems, and even todescribe all necessary arrangements for dislocation of people should this be anessential requirement for, e.g. widening a road to the desired formation width.Under the condition that this will affect only a very limited number of houses andpeople (up to 100, as specified threshold in the EPF, 1977)) an EIA is generallynot required and an IEE will suffice. Regardless of whether an IEE or EIA iscarried out, each will result in a detailed, site-specific Environmental ManagementAction Plan (EMAP) that forms the basis for supervision and monitoring (both theeffects and the compliance monitoring).The scoping exercise must be based on a rapid site reconnaissance surveyconducted by professional EA practitioners.Chapter 2-10 April 2007
Environmental and Social Management Frameworkb) For EIA Studies:(1) Screening and ScopingThe screening process is similar to the procedures described above for IEEStudies. However, the scoping exercise for EIA involves the presentation of moredetailed background data, and a comprehensive Public Consultation andnotification process that should also include a workshop to be held at that stage.Following the Scoping, equally the proponent must write and submit the Terms ofReference for the EIA, as described above. The results of the scoping shouldprovide an opportunity for the Proponents, Consultants, relevant authorities andinterested and affected parties to exchange information and express their viewsand concerns regarding a proposal before an EIA is undertaken The scoping willfocus on feasible, credible and cost-effective alternatives for the proposedproject, and identify means to ensure that the resulting EIA is useful to thedecision maker and addresses the concerns of interested and affected parties, aswell as to facilitate an efficient EIA process that saves time and resources whilereducing the risk of costly delays. The scoping exercise for EIA includes theactivities that are stepwise shown in the following Box 2.1:The Scoping Process for EIA StudiesBox 2.1(i) Presentation of Background Material for the ProposalPrepare, in Nepali language, relevant material including purpose and need for theproject, proposed actions, location, timing and method of operation, likely impacts onaffected bio-physical and social environment It should be clear and concise, avoidingunnecessary technical and scientific terms. This document should be made available tothe public and adequate time should be given for them to read it thoroughly.(ii) Involvement-Identification and NotificationA Scoping List should be prepared which should include a list of authorities, interestedparties and affected groups or communities that are likely to be involved in the Scopingprocess, methods of notifying them, methods to inform them about the proposal andsolicit their comments and concerns, and a determination of the stages where theirinputs are required.(iii) Participation in ScopingPublic Notice: It is mandatory as per EPR, for the proponent to publish a public notice innational daily newspaper, requesting concerned people, VDCs / Municipalities, schools,health posts, hospitals and organizations to provide suggestions and comments inwriting within fifteen days of the date of first publication of this notice.(iv) Public Meeting(s):Gathering, at site, interested and affected communities to present and exchangeinformation and views on a proposal. In public meetings, local and illiterate stakeholderscan also voice their concern. This method supplements public notices and is veryeffective for ensuring local public involvement. The presence and concerns of all peopleparticipating in meeting should be recorded. An adequate number of meetings shouldbe organized, if applicable, in form of workshops.(v) Site ReconnaissanceA rapid site reconnaissance should be carried out by professional experts to determinesignificant environmental impacts. During such survey, the scoping notice is publishedin the office of VDC, DDC, school, health post, post office etc of the project area and‘public deed of act’ (Muchulka) of such propagation of notice is collected. Similarly,scoping meetings are held and concerns recorded. Rapid walkthrough survey of theproject area is carried out and information collected from public and secondary sourcesare verified, and new issues are recorded.April 2007 Chapter 2-11
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