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<strong>Environmental</strong> and <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>At this early conception period the most analytic tool are environmental impactchecklists that will allow the EIA team to carry out a comprehensive check of thelikely impacts associated with the proposed projects, and to prepare forappropriate mitigation and monitoring of these impacts at the different stageswhen they occur. To assist the EA practitioners, a checklist already used invarious road construction projects in Nepal, funded by World Bank, is presentedhereunder:Table 2.6: Checklist for <strong>Environmental</strong> Impact Prediction duringdifferent Project Phases[Abbr. For Impact Prediction: L = long-term; M = medium-term; S = short-term]a. Construction PhaseProjectUndertakingOperation ofquarries andborrow pitsSpoil andconstructionwaste disposalBaselineInformationPhysical EnvironmentLocation/topography/soil/geologyNatural drainagepatternWater bodiesnearbyBiological EnvironmentForest locatedalong the alignment,,area/type/conditionList of locallyfound &endangeredspeciesPhysical EnvironmentLocation/TopographyLand used/AreaNatural drainagepatternWater bodiesPossible ImpactDisruption of naturalland contour resultingslope instability andlandslide/ erosionDisturbance tonatural drainagepatterns resulting inwater loggingContamination ofsurface water bodiesRemoval ofvegetationDisturbance towildlife population;Creation of mosquitobreeding groundsScouring of valleyside slopes resultinglandslides anderosionDestruction ofproperty (agricultureland, irrigation etc.)Disruption of naturaldrainageSiltation of surfacewaterField AnalysisQuarrying method andpossibility of slipping ofoverburdensQuantify specifications likerestriction to small area,confined to existing quarrysites, not close to tree cover,60 m away from dwellings,200 m away from archaeologicaland cultural sitesWater logging, groundwaterlevel disturbanceTurbidity, observation ofharmful / toxic substancesAny vegetation removal fromquarry site, their quantityPotential for development ofbreeding sites for waterbornedisease vectors. Wildlifesighting in the area accordingto localsSpoil disposal practiceadopted by the project.LandslidesSpoil disposal practice(designated site/compaction/leveling/rehabilitation with plantingvegetation)Land use nearby disposal siteWater loggingCross road drainage / side,drainage/surface drainageconstructionTurbidityImpactPredictionL M SMitigation/CommentChapter 2-16 April 2007

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