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TL CEMENT, LDA
Baucau Cement Project: Cement
Plant, Marine Jetty and Conveyor
Belt
EIA Terms of Reference
301012-02135 – 301012-02135-EN-REP-0001
21 August 2015
Level 7, QV1 Building,
250 St. Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9278 8111
Facsimile: +61 8 9278 8110
www.worleyparsons.com
ABN 61 001 279 812
© Copyright 2015 WorleyParsons
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION .................................................................................... 2
2.1 Project Purpose and Need .......................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Cement Plant, Marine Jetty, Conveyor Belt, and Associated Infrastructure 2
2.1.2 Environmental Authority agreements .......................................................... 3
3. DETAILS OF PROJECT PROPONENT ............................................................................. 4
4. DETAILS OF EIS CONSULTANTS AND SPECIALISTS .................................................... 5
4.1 Local presence ............................................................................................................ 5
5. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 11
5.1 Environmental legislation ......................................................................................... 11
5.2 Biodiversity and protected areas legislation ........................................................... 12
5.3 Land legislation ......................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Mineral Resources/Mining legislation ..................................................................... 14
5.5 Agriculture and Fishing legislation.......................................................................... 14
5.6 Labor legislation ....................................................................................................... 15
6. STUDY AREA .............................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Study Geographical Area .......................................................................................... 16
6.1.1 Environmental Impacts and cross border significance .............................. 17
6.2 Study Time Line ........................................................................................................ 19
7. SCOPE OF WORK FOR EIS STUDY .............................................................................. 21
7.1 Project Description ................................................................................................... 21
7.1.1 Cement Plant ................................................................................................. 21
7.2 Description of the Environment ............................................................................... 27
7.2.1 Climate .......................................................................................................... 27
7.2.2 Topography ................................................................................................... 27
7.2.3 Geology and geomorphology ...................................................................... 27
7.2.4 Air Quality ..................................................................................................... 28
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7.2.5 Noise .............................................................................................................. 30
7.2.6 Surface water ................................................................................................ 31
7.2.7 Groundwater ................................................................................................. 32
7.2.8 Coastal and marine waters .......................................................................... 34
7.2.9 Terrestrial Ecology ........................................................................................ 34
7.2.10 Marine Ecology .............................................................................................. 37
7.2.11 Traffic and Transportation ........................................................................... 37
7.2.12 Socio Economic Baseline Study .................................................................... 41
7.2.13 Cultural Heritage .......................................................................................... 42
7.3 Analysis of Alternatives ............................................................................................ 44
7.4 Determination of Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project ................................ 44
7.5 Assessment and evaluation .................................................................................... 45
7.6 Environmental Management Plan ............................................................................ 45
7.7 Public Consultation ................................................................................................... 47
7.7.1 Identified stakeholders ................................................................................ 47
7.7.2 Mechanisms for Public Consultation ........................................................... 49
7.7.3 Consultation to date ..................................................................................... 50
7.7.4 Consultation for TOR ................................................................................... 51
7.7.5 Consultation during Study Phase ................................................................ 52
7.7.6 Public Access to the Draft EIS ...................................................................... 52
7.7.7 Public Meeting .............................................................................................. 52
7.7.8 Revision of the Draft EIS/EMP ...................................................................... 53
7.7.9 Public Review of Draft EIS/EMP .................................................................... 53
8. FLEXIBILITY ................................................................................................................ 54
Appendices
APPENDIX 1 - RECORDS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION TO DATE
APPENDIX 2 - COPY OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CATEGORY A PROJECT
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1. INTRODUCTION
TL Cement LDA, a privately-owned company, proposes to construct a greenfield cement
manufacturing project in Baucau Municipality, Timor-Leste (Baucau Cement Project). In
accordance with Decree Law 05/2011, Environmental Licensing Law (ELL), the project
proponent has submitted an Application for Environmental License for this project to the
National Directorate of the Environment (NDE). Per the Notice of Classification issued by
NDE on 20 July 2015, the project has been divided into four components:
1. Cement Plant, Marine Jetty, Belt Conveyor, and associated infrastructure
2. Limestone Mine
3. Clay Extraction
4. Road Improvements and New Roads
The purpose of this document is to provide a proposal for the Terms of Reference for the
environmental assessment of Component 1: Cement Plant, Marine Jetty, Belt Conveyor, and
associated infrastructure. The remaining components will be addressed in other
environmental assessments to be submitted separately.
The NDE has classified this component of the Baucau Cement Project as a “Category A”
project, and must go through the environmental assessment process, including preparation
of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Before preparing and submitting the EIS for this
component of the proposed project, the Terms of Reference for the study must be approved
by the Environmental Authority. This TOR has been developed based on a scoping phase
carried out for the project, which is intended to establish the framework of activities and
impacts that will require further investigation during the EIS study phase.
This document will also be used to ensure that the public have an opportunity to comment
on the proposed TOR.
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2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Project Purpose and Need
TL Cement LDA, a privately-owned company, proposes to construct a greenfield cement
manufacturing project in Baucau Municipality, Timor-Leste. The project will produce
approximately 1.65 million tons per annum (mtpa) of Portland cement clinker.
Portland cement is the basic ingredient of concrete. Concrete is formed when Portland
cement creates a paste with water that binds with sand and rock to harden. Cement is
manufactured through a closely controlled chemical combination of calcium, silicon,
aluminum, iron and other ingredients. Common materials used to manufacture cement
include limestone, shells, and chalk or marl combined with shale, clay, slate, blast furnace
slag, silica sand, and iron ore. These ingredients, when heated at high temperatures form a
rock-like substance known as clinker. Clinker is then ground to a fine powder, along with
gypsum and other substances to produce useable cement. Clinker, if stored in dry
conditions, can be kept for several months without appreciable loss of quality. Because of
this, and because it can easily be handled by ordinary mineral handling equipment, clinker
is traded internationally in large quantities.
The proposed project will provide cement clinker for both domestic use and international
sale. A feasibility study is currently being undertaken to demonstrate the commercial
viability of the project.
The proposed project represents a significant investment of approximately $350 million and
the largest industrial project undertaken in Timor-Leste to date. It is anticipated to create
3000 jobs at the peak of the construction. It will then continue to have 1,000 permanent
employees during operation. The project aims to develop local capacity and will develop a
training center.
The spin off benefit would be indirect employment to local community members, through
the multiplier effect due to downstream socio-economic benefits and consequent
improvement in the living conditions of local population in the project area.
2.1.1 Cement Plant , Marine Jetty, Conveyor Belt , and Associated
Infrastructure
All of the items included in this project component are critical to the success of the Baucau
Cement Project. The cement plant will process the raw materials to produce cement clinker
for domestic use and international sale. The marine jetty will be used to import raw
materials not available locally including coal, iron ore, and gypsum and to export the clinker
product. The conveyor belt will be used to transport materials to and from the marine jetty.
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2.1.2 Environmental Authority agreements
The Environmental Authority for this proposed project is the National Directorate of the
Environment (NDE). The project proponent has consulted with the NDE throughout the
project initiation and scoping phases. In June 2015, the project Proponent resubmitted the
Application for Environmental License and the Project Document to NDE. The Project
Document was approved on the 20 July 2015, however the NDE categorised the components
as follows:
Industry of cement producing 1.65 million tons per annum of cement,
construction of 2km Jetty, belt conveyor of 2km, construction of camp and 120
residential site, solar panel instillation, groundwater drilling, were classified as a
category A.
Limestone mine is classified as category A
Clay extraction is category A
Road improvement and new roads are classified as a category B
The NDE requested that TL Cement submit a TOR for the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for each Category A component and a
Simplified EIS for the Category B component. The purpose of this document is to provide a
proposal for the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the environmental assessment of the Cement
Plant, Marine Jetty, Conveyor Belt, and Associated Infrastructure components of the project,
in accordance with Decree Law 05/2011 - Environmental Licensing Law (ELL).
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3. DETAILS OF PROJECT PROPONENT
TL Cement LDA was registered in Timor-Leste as a new company to develop the Baucau
Cement Clinker Plant project. The contact details of the Project Proponent are given below:
Name of Proponent: TL Cement LDA
Local Address: Rua Complexo Hotel Ramelau Aimutin Comoro, Dom Aleixo
Dili, Timor Leste
Perth Address: Level 5, 22 Mount Street
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Phone (Dili): +670 331 1206
Phone (Perth): +61 8 9261 1965
Contact Person: Mr. James Rhee
Title: Managing Director
Phone: +61 400 317 811
Email: [email protected]
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4. DETAILS OF EIS CONSULTANTS AND SPECIALISTS
WorleyParsons will lead the environmental assessment process, conduct the environmental
and social baseline studies, and prepare the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and
Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Globally, WorleyParsons is a leading provider of
professional services to the infrastructure and resource industries. WorleyParsons has been
involved in environmental management for decades and has a proven track record of
delivering innovative solutions for our customers. WorleyParsons offers a full suite of
environmental services, which cover all aspects from planning to detailed design and
implementation. Services include engineering and environmental services to assist in site
selection, site analysis, site layout, and design. One of the key differentiators to
WorleyParsons’ environmental assessment approach is our ability assemble multi-
disciplinary, in-house teams, including but not limited to engineers, urban planners, GIS and
mapping specialists, geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, social impact
specialists, and hydrology engineers. These teams are led by experienced environmental
assessment professionals who are capable of integrating the technical aspects of all
disciplines into a tailored solution. Our ability to draw upon all of these resources internally
streamlines the project delivery process and ensures reliable quality for the customer.
4.1 Local presence
WorleyParsons established an office in Timor-Leste in 2010 to provide our customers with
the advantages of local content and an ‘on-the-ground’ understanding of local conditions.
WorleyParsons Timor-Leste has delivered several major projects nationwide for the
Government of Timor-Leste, TIMOR GAP, and international development agencies, including
engineering feasibility, engineering design, and environmental assessment projects.
As a local company, WorleyParsons is very familiar with the project site and understands the
challenges of working in Timor-Leste. With the delivery team located in-country,
stakeholders are assured of unrestricted and long-term access to our personnel and
resources. Our multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience with delivery of
environmental studies in Timor-Leste.
We will be supported by two sub-consultants with extensive experience in Timor-Leste,
including:
Bita Bina Semesta (BBS): BBS is based in Bandung, Indonesia and maintains a
locally-registered project office in Dili, Timor-Leste. BBS specializes in 'front end'
type works, including planning and environmental studies for transport, resources,
urban development, infrastructure and industrial development. BBS has become a
regional leader in the preparation of environmental impact assessments that meets
international standards. BBS recently worked with WorleyParsons to deliver
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environmental studies in support of the Dili Drainage EIA for the Ministry of Public
Works.
InSight Consulting: Insight is a Timorese-owned organization based in Dili
conducting research into public attitudes in the country. Their work is intended to
advance the mutual interest of stakeholders, civil society and the people of Timor
Leste. They have a proven record as a credible research agency, based on sound
principles of investigation and an intimate knowledge of the country. Their
greatest emphasis is on compiling accurate information in a fully accountable way.
Insight recently worked with WorleyParsons and BBS on the Dili Drainage EIA
environmental studies.
The environmental assessment will be undertaken by a team of specialists with world-class
expertise and extensive experience in Timor-Leste.
Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Chris Serjak
Study Manager
MSc, Sustainable Development, University of London
Chris is the Country Manager for WorleyParsons’ Timor-
Leste operations. He has 18 years of experience in
environmental management, infrastructure development,
and sustainable international development. He has five
years of experience in Timor-Leste working on
environmental projects, community-driven development,
local content, and offshore petroleum projects. Chris
recently completed a year-long study of the environmental
licensing process in Timor-Leste and is an expert on the
local regulatory framework. He has led the Dili Airport
Environmental and Social Scoping Study and provided
consulting services on the environmental licensing process
for the Suai Supply Base project. As a certified project-
manager, Chris understands how to manage
interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects that meet client
expectations.
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Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Dr. Colin Trainor
Terrestrial Ecology - Fauna
PhD (Science)
During 1997-2002, Colin worked internationally as an
ecologist with BirdLife International, leading biodiversity
assessments, particularly of forest birds, in Indonesia and
East Timor (Timor-Leste). In Timor-Leste (2002-2014), work
included a PhD thesis involving systematic survey of birds,
mammals, reptiles, ants and trees across a 2,000 km2
district, and consulting projects on transmission and
proposed hydropower works at Baucau and Iralalaro in
Timor-Leste; shorebird and waterbird assessments; bird
species rediscoveries. In Timor-Leste has worked on
establishment of a protected area, wrote and published a
field guide to the birds of East Timor and a site priority
guide.
Dr. Don Franklin
Terrestrial Ecology - Botany
PhD (Science)
Ecologist with extensive experience in temperate and
tropical Australia and Timor-Leste, specialising on flora and
vegetation surveys and bird ecology and conservation. Has
published two books, 11 book chapters and 93 peer-
reviewed articles on plants, birds and insects in the
disciplines of ecology, biogeography and conservation
biology. Has spent more than 2 months exploring the birds,
butterflies and plants of Timor-Leste.
Claudio del Dio
Marine Ecology & Coastal
Proceses
BSc (Hons) Marine Natural / Environmental Science
Claudio is a multi-skilled consultant with 6 years’
professional experience as a Marine Ecologist and more than
12 years as commercial diver (offshore and inshore).
Claudio has experience in monitoring of benthic primary
producer habitats, water quality, marine sediment analysis
programs and habitat mapping. His capability and
experience also includes marine geophysical surveying in
shallow coastal areas. Claudio was recently responsible for
design and implementation of an 8-month marine
sedimentation survey on the south coast of Timor-Leste.
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Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Lindsay Furness
Groundwater/Geohydrology
MA, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology
Mr Lindsay Furness has over 38 years’ experience in
groundwater and water resource management in 14
countries for ADB, WB, UNESCO, WHO, AusAID, NZAID. He is
a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Geosciences
(Registered Professional Geoscientist), a member of the
International Association of Hydrogeologist and the National
Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers (US).
Lindsay Furness made a preliminary study of the caves and
springs of the Baucau Aquifer in 2004 under an ADB water
resources assessment for Timor-Leste in relation to
Agricultural irrigation. In 2010 he was appointed as the
Timor-Leste Water Resources and Climate Adaptation
Specialist in the National Department of Water Resources
(DNGRA), where he was responsible for carrying out several
surveys of the Baucau geohydrology.
Dr. Nuno Oliveira
Cultural Heritage &
Archaeology
PhD, Archaeology & Archaeobotany
Dr. Nuno Oliveira is currently the Cultural Heritage Adviser
for the Timor-Leste Secretary of State for Arts and Culture
where he has led development of cultural heritage
management programs and policies including the National
Cultural Policy, Cultural Strategic Plan, Resolution on
Protection of Cultural Heritage and ratification of UNESCO’s
main conventions on cultural heritage. Prior to this role, Dr.
Oliveira conducted extensive research in Timor-Leste for the
Australia National University (ANU), completing his
dissertation on early subsistence practices and agriculture in
Timor-Leste. His research included extensive fieldwork and
excavations near the proposed project location.
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Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Dr. Kania Dewi
Air Quality
PhD, Environmental Engineering
Dr. Kania has 10 years’ experience as an Air Quality Expert
conducting monitoring and modelling of air quality impacts
for EIAs and EMPs. She has extensive experience with
mining and hydrocarbons projects throughout Indonesia.
Dr Kania has conducted multiple pollutant and GHG
emissions inventories and completed climate change
assessments. She has also completed modelling and
assessment of impacts from cement plants. Dr. Kania
recently completed a baseline air quality assessment for the
Dili Drainage EIA environmental studies in association with
WorleyParsons.
Dr. IB Ardhana Putra
Noise
PhD, Engineering
Dr. Ardhana has 16 years of experience in noise impact
assessment, modelling, and management. He has published
nearly 40 papers on noise over the past 27 years and is a
former Head of Academic Development Program at Bandung
Institute of Technology and a current advisor to the
Indonesian Ministry of Environment. He has extensive
experience with measurement, analysis and mapping of
noise condition at oil and gas facilities and power plants, as
well as airports and roads.
Titi Liliani Soedirdjo
Traffic
MSc, Highway and Traffic Engineering
Ir Titi has 34 years of experience in traffic engineering,
traffic surveys, and traffic impact assessments. He has been
a lecturer at Bandung Institute of Technology since 1981
and a consultant on traffic and railways. He has been
involved in several studies in Timor-Leste, including
modelling the traffic signalization and signage for Dili in
2002 and a traffic impact assessment for the Dili Drainage
EIA.
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Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Dr. Hisyam Achmad
Social Impact
PhD, Anthropology
Dr. Hisyam has over 40 years’ experience in social sciences
and anthropology. In the past 10 years, Dr. Hisyam has
worked for BBS completing several socio-economic and
resettlement impact studies for projects throughout
Indonesia, including public consultation, field surveys, and
resettlement planning. He has extensive experience with
IFC Guidelines and Indonesian AMDAL. He recently
completed a socio-economic and resettlement impact
assessment for the Dili Drainage EIA project.
These specialists will be supported by a team of local Timorese staff including
environmental specialists, social specialists, and field surveyors.
Local staff will also be hired as field assistants from the local area to ensure access to local
knowledge and to promote public consultation.
In addition, wherever possible, the environmental assessment process will involve
participation from local communities and mentoring of Timor-Leste university students,
especially during field survey activities.
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5. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
This section identifies the legislation and guidelines governing the conduct of the EIA study
and preparation of the EIS and EMP. This section also identifies other applicable laws,
regulations, guidelines, and standards governing environmental quality, health and safety,
protection of protected areas and sensitive areas, protection of vulnerable and endangered
species, land use control, and other environmental and social issues.
5.1 Environmental legislation
Decree Law 26/2012
Environment Basic Law (EBL)
The EBL (also sometimes called the Environmental
Framework Law) sets the overall framework for
environmental protection in Timor-Leste. Articles 14, 15
and 16 of the Decree define the instruments for
environmental standards, environmental assessment and
licensing and environmental monitoring respectively for
Environmental Assessment (EA).
Decree Law 5/2011
Environmental Licensing Law
(ELL)
The object of the Decree Law is to create a system of
environmental licensing for public and private projects
likely to produce environmental and social impacts. This
system of licensing is based on assessing the size of the
potential impacts of projects taking account of their
nature, size, technical characteristics and location. Decree-
Law No. 5/2011 elaborates the licensing requirement and
the EIA procedure in Timor-Leste. Article 4 of the Decree
defines the categories of projects and the Type of EA
procedure required. The classification of projects is made
in accordance with Annex I and II of the Decree. The
proposed project has been classified by the NDE as a
‘Category A’ project “that may potentially cause significant
environmental impacts, and [is] subject to the procedure of
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental
Management Plan (EMP).”
Draft Ministerial Diploma for
General Regulations for
Environmental Assessment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared detailed
requirements for Screening, Scoping and the Terms of
Reference, Environmental Impact Statements and
Environmental Management Plans for Environmental
Assessment. Although these guidelines have not been
formally adopted, they are in practical use by NDE.
Draft Ministerial Diploma The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared detailed
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Regulation on the Public
Consultation Procedures
requirements for Public Consultation Procedures and
Requirements during the Environmental Assessment
Process. Although these guidelines have not been formally
adopted, they are in practical use by NDE.
5.2 Biodiversity and protected areas legislation
UNTAET Regulation 2000/19
on Protected Places
UNTAET Regulation 2000/19 is still in force and used by
the Forestry Department, although it is intended to be
replaced by a draft Decree Law on Protected Areas, a draft
Decree Law on Forestry, and the draft Decree Law on
Biodiversity. Section 3 provides for the protection of
endangered species and their habitats. The killing,
injuring, harming, taking or disturbing of any endangered
species is prohibited. The destruction in any way of the
habitat of an endangered species is also prohibited.
Section 4 provides for the protection of coral and coral
reefs. Section 5 provides for the protection of wetlands and
mangrove areas. Section 6 provides for the protection of
monuments, buildings and other sites which have been
designated as “property of cultural, artistic or historic
significance to the people of East Timor.”
UNTAET Regulation 2000/17
on the Prohibition of Logging
Operations and the Export of
Wood from East Timor
UNTAET Regulation 2000/17 also remains in force at
present. Section 2 prohibits the cutting, removal, and
logging of wood from land in East Timor. It also prohibits
the burning or any other destruction of forests. These
prohibitions are subject to Section 3 which allow for
exemption to be authorised for certain logging activities.
Draft Decree Law on Forest
Management, draft 7, received
August 2013
The cutting of “forest trees” and harvesting of other forest
products in any zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the National Director of Forestry (Article 61).
The Director may give authorization for such cutting and
harvesting if it would be in accordance with this law and
other legislation, any community guideline agreements or
with the forest management plan. The Director must take
into consideration the forest management plan,
conservation of the soil and water of the area, ecology and
biodiversity of the area, and any other technical
specifications determined by the National Director. Article
61.2 allows for community cutting of trees and harvesting
other forest products without authorization, when used for
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traditional purposes.
Article 67 provides for measures to prevent deforestation.
No-one is allowed to cut, damage, destroy, remove,
transport, purchase, sell, donate or otherwise acquire or
dispose of any tree, unless that tree is private property or
the person has a Community Forestry Management
Agreement or a permit/authorization from the National
Director.
It is an offence under Article 86 for any person to pollute
or contaminate land in any Protected Area with chemicals,
industrial waste or organic or other polluting substances.
Draft Decree Law on
Biodiversity, dated March
2012
When preparing an SEA, EIS, EMP or any other
environmental assessment, the proponent must include an
assessment of the potential impacts of the proposal on
biodiversity and biological resources. This assessment
must include: (a) Impacts on any natural ecosystems and
habitats located within or near the proposed site, in
particular the habitat of any protected species and critical
habitat; (b) Impacts on any legally protected areas, as well
as any areas the subject of cultural or traditional protection
mechanisms such as Tara Bandu; (c) Impacts associated
with invasive alien species on or near the proposed site; (d)
The sustainability of any proposed use of biological
resources; and (e) Proposed measures to avoid, minimize,
or mitigate identified impacts, and measures to offset or
compensate for any affected biological resources and
impacts on biodiversity.
In analyzing any environmental assessment and before
deciding to grant an environmental license, the decision-
maker must take into account whether granting approval
for the proposed activity would be consistent with the
purpose and principles of the draft Biodiversity Decree
Law. In particular, the Decision-maker must be satisfied
that: (a) Any adverse impacts and risks identified in the
assessment are deemed satisfactory; (b) Adequate
measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate identified adverse
impacts have been identified and will be implemented; (c)
As a last resort, adequate compensatory measures, which
are designed to achieve no net loss of biodiversity, have
been identified and will be implemented by the proponent
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to offset or compensate for any impacts on biodiversity
and affected biological resources; (d) The proponent has
prepared, in close consultation with affected local
communities, a comprehensive plan that includes details
about all necessary remedial and restoration efforts, and is
satisfied that the plan will be implemented at the
proponent’s expense.
5.3 Land legislation
Draft Expropriation Law Property may only be expropriated for the public interest
and upon timely payment of fair compensation (Article 1).
Only the State can order expropriation (Article 5).
There must be public consultation on any project requiring
expropriation of private or community property (Article
13), and the documents made available to the public for
consultation and public hearings must include any
environmental, social or economic impact assessment
studies (Article 15.4).
5.4 Mineral Resources/Mining legislation
Ministerial Diploma 01/2008
on Licensing of Mining
Activities
The diploma sets out the procedure for granting of
licenses for exploitation of mineral resources related to the
construction industry, including sand, sandstone, and site,
basalt, diorite, limestone, and marble. The Environmental
License for the project is a precondition of granting the
mining license. The diploma requires reasonable
environmental protection during the exploration process.
The diploma prohibits the extraction of beach sand. The
diploma sets out requirements for expropriation of private
land or property.
Draft Mining Code A draft Mining Code has been prepared which is still in its
preliminary stages and has not yet been submitted for
public consultation. It is understood that the Mining Code,
as drafted, contains provisions requiring projects to adhere
to the ELL and obtain an environmental license.
5.5 Agriculture and Fishing legislation
Decree Law 6/2004 On
General Bases of the Legal
The Decree-Law responds to the need of regulating fishing
activities so as to contribute to the attainment of objectives
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Regime for Fisheries and
Aquaculture Management and
Regulation (amended by
Decree Law 4/2005)
on the economic and social development policies of the
country while simultaneously ensuring the protection and
conservation of species, as well as their continuous and
sustainable exploitation. It also establishes the legal
regime for aquaculture. Prohibits the introduction into
national maritime waters and hydrographical basis of
Timor-Leste of any substances or toxic objects likely to
cause infection, and which poisons or destroys fishing
resources, algae or any aquatic flora species. Any person,
entity, factory or company is prohibited from discharging
wastewaters originating from industrial or commercial
activities into national waters if such wastewaters are likely
to stun, poison or lead to the destruction of fishing
resources or any other aquatic species. Any facility which
intends to discharge wastewaters into maritime waters or
hydrographical basins requires the prior opinion from the
Minister responsible for fishing and aquaculture. The prior
opinion from the Minister responsible for fishing and
aquaculture is required for any intended works or
installation in national maritime waters, on the seafront up
to 100m from the coastline or in hydrographical basins
where there are fishing or aquaculture activities.
5.6 Labor legislation
Law 4/2012 Labor Code The duties of the employer include providing workers with
good working conditions, prevention of risks from diseases
and occupational accidents, providing workers with
information and equipment necessary to prevent such
risks.
The employer is under a general obligation to provide
appropriate health and safety conditions, to prevent
accidents and dangers, and to reduce risks.
Employers must ensure that workers are not exposed to
risks that are harmful to their health, and must promote
awareness programs. Where necessary, employers must
provide safety equipment to workers.
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6. STUDY AREA
In accordance with the NDE Guidelines, this section describes the geographical area of the
environmental assessment study and also the proposed timeline for the study.
6.1 Study Geographical Area
The study area for the project will incorporate direct and indirect potentially significant
impacts of the proposed project.
In particular, the study area for this TOR will encompass the following physical components
of the proposed project as shown in Figure 1
New Cement Plant of 1.65 mtpa clinker capacity
Marine Jetty
Enclosed Pipe or belt Conveyor from Jetty to Cement Plant
30 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boiler power plant built to supply power for the
cement plant and plant residential area.
Waste heat recovery based power plant to supply power for the cement plan and plant
residential area
Construction Camp and Worker Residential Area
The proposed cement plant and marine jetty are located in Suco Tirilolo, Aldeia Ossolla, in
the Baucau administrative post of Baucau municipality, Timor-Leste. The location is about
120km east of Dili and approximately 16km west of Baucau.
Suco Tirilolo has an estimated population of 3678, according to the WP baseline survey
data. There are three elementary schools, One Pre-Secundaria School and one Secondary
schools and one clinic. The main source of livelihood is subsistence agriculture, including
crops such as corn, peanuts, cassava and sweet potato. Traditional fishing also occurs in
Osso-ua.
Component Latitude Longitude
Cement Plant -8.4520 126.3424
Jetty -8.4438 126.3433
Conveyor belt -8.4520 to -8.4438 126.3424 to 126.3433
Construction camp and
Residential area
Adjacent to cement plant Adjacent to cement plant
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Table 1: Coordinates of project components
The location of all of the project components including, the plant, limestone mine,
conveyor, jetty site and clay extraction site are show in Figure 1.
6.1.1 Environmental Impacts and cross border significance
The Specialist studies will encompass an adequate buffer zone around these physical
components to ensure any possible environmental, social, or culturally sensitive receptor is
identified. Where appropriate, a larger study area will be delineated where environmental
effects extend beyond project boundaries such as air quality and noise or impacts to surface
waters and groundwater aquifers.
Similarly, it is recognized that the social and socio-economic impacts of the projects extend
beyond the immediate project environs to the larger Baucau municipality and, in some
cases, to the rest of the country. However, there are no trans-boundary/trans-border
environmental issues.
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Figure 1: Location of all project components
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6.2 Study Time Line
The EIA process will be carried out from July 2015 to January 2016, as detailed in Error! Reference source not found.. The Draft EIA will be
issued to the public for review in mid-Sep 2015 and a public meeting to be held in early October 2015, allowing for consideration of public
comments prior to submission of the Draft EIA to NDE. The Draft EIA will be submitted to NDE in mid-October initiating the formal NDE and
public review period, including a public meeting to be organized by NDE. Following completion of the review period, the EIA will be revised
and a Final EIA submitted to NDE in late December 2015.
Table 2 EIA Study Time Line
Task 11-Jul
18-Jul
25-Jul
1-Aug
8-Aug
15-Aug
22-Aug
29-Aug
5-Sep
12-Sep
19-Sep
26-Sep
3-Oct
10-Oct
17-Oct
24-Oct
31-Oct
7-Nov
14-Nov
21-Nov
28-Nov
5-Dec
12-Dec
19-Dec
26-Dec
2-Jan
Application for Enviro License
9-Jul
NDE Review of Application
NDE Categorization of Project
20-Jul
Preparation of Draft TOR
Submit Draft TOR to NDE
NDE & Public Review of Draft TOR
Public Scoping Meeting
Preparation of Draft EIA
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Task 11-Jul
18-Jul
25-Jul
1-Aug
8-Aug
15-Aug
22-Aug
29-Aug
5-Sep
12-Sep
19-Sep
26-Sep
3-Oct
10-Oct
17-Oct
24-Oct
31-Oct
7-Nov
14-Nov
21-Nov
28-Nov
5-Dec
12-Dec
19-Dec
26-Dec
2-Jan
Public review of Draft EIA
Public Meeting
Revision of Draft EIA
Submit Draft EIA to NDE
NDE Technical Evaluation Period
Public Review Period
Preparation of Final EIA
Submit Final EIA
Environmental Licensing Decision
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7. SCOPE OF WORK FOR EIS STUDY
This section is intended to identify the tasks to be carried out, information to be collected,
information deficiencies to be addressed, studies to be carried out, methodologies to be
used, and any other tasks to be undertaken during the EIS study. This scope of work
focuses on providing information on how such studies will be carried out. The studies will
be carried out during the EIS study phase and not as part of this TOR document.
7.1 Project Description
The EIS will provide a description of the project sufficiently detailed to assess the potential
environmental and social impacts. The project description will describe the nature, size,
and location of the project as well as providing a justification and need for the project.
This section will include maps and illustrations of appropriate scale showing:
• General location
• The area affected by the project
• Specific location of the project
• Projects or developments related to the construction and operation of the project
• Project boundary and project site layout
This section will also provide a brief description of the policies and legislation that are
relevant to the project and demonstrate how the project will be in compliance with such
policies and legislation.
7.1.1 Cement Plant
The plant includes clinkerisation and cement grinding facilities with a rated capacity of
5,000 tons per day (tpd) of clinker and 100 tons per hour (tph) of cement. The plant also
includes a waste heat recovery (WHR) power plant. The plant activities include Raw Material
Crushing and Stocking, Raw Material Grinding and Stocking, Clinkerisation, Cement
Grinding, Cement Stocking and Dispatch. A conceptual design of the plant is shown in
Figure 12 and a layout plan is shown in Figure 13.
The plant is being designed to produce 1.65 million tons per annum (mtpa) of cement
clinker. Of this amount, approximately 0.5 mtpa of clinker shall be ground at the plant into
cement for domestic consumption in Timor-Leste (60%) and for export to the Australian
market (40%). The balance of 1.15 mtpa of clinker will be exported to Australia.
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The flowsheets describing the process of raw meal production, clinker manufacture, and
cement production are shown in Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 respectively.
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Figure 2: Cement Plant conceptual view
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Figure 3: Cement Plant layout Plan
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Figure 4: Raw Material production process
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Figure 5: Cement Production process
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7.2 Description of the Environment
The description of the baseline conditions of the existing environment will address physical,
ecological, economic, social, and cultural components, as well as interactions between these
components.
7.2.1 Climate
Timor-Leste lies in the tropical region where temperature varies within a narrow range the
whole year round. The average temperature in coastal areas is around 27 degrees Celsius
(°C) and around 25°C in the highlands. However, the daily temperatures vary widely during
the day. Timor-Leste has a seasonal dry tropical climate characterized by extreme rainfall
over a short period. There are two annual seasons determined by the monsoon. Torrential
rain storms and cyclones commonly occur in the country. Meteorological data for the
period January to December 2013 as recorded at Baucau Observatory has been collected
from Meteorological Department at the Nicolau Lobato International Airport at Dili and will
be reported in the EIS.
The EIS will also assess the potential project impact on Climate Change resulting from any
increase in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Quantities of CO2
-equivalent emissions
will be estimated based on the project’s mining, cement manufacturing, power generation,
and transportation components.
7.2.2 Topography
The EIS will provide a detailed description of the landscape topography including maps,
illustrations and photographs of the project site’s landscape and key features including the
limestone mine sites, the clinker plant site, the marine jetty location, and the offsite quarry
locations. Existing land survey data will be used to create a 3D model of the site overlain on
aerial photography to better represent the site’s land forms. This model will be used in the
analysis of other environmental impacts including slope stability, storm water runoff, visual
impacts, land use suitability, or other topographical-related impacts.
7.2.3 Geology and geomorphology
The EIS will review all available geological and geomorphological information and data,
including:
Regional and site specific geological maps and explanatory notes.
Satellite imagery and aerial photography
Geological investigations undertaking for the mining feasibility study
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The project geomorphologist will also conduct a field survey of geology and
geomorphological conditions.
Relevant information required by the ESIA process derived from the desktop study and field
survey will be incorporated into a geological and geomorphology study report.
Baseline data on the following shall be furnished:
�Description of existing situation of the land at the proposed project area including
description of terrain hill slopes, coastal and inland topography, drainage, coastal
features (lowland, beaches, littoral areas), terrain features, slope and elevation.
�Rock types, regional tectonic setting (reported fractures/ faulting, folding, warping),
local geological setting.
�History of seismic activity and associated hazards including earthquakes, landslides,
subsidence, erosion, floods, etc.
Impacts to identified geomorphic values will be identified for both construction and
operation phases. These may include impacts to the watercourses from sedimented runoff,
and direct physical impacts, the most important of which are likely to include interruption to
sediment supply, direct physical impact from excavation machinery and the like. The
impact of sediment removal will be assessed using a simple sediment transport model and
replenishment model. The risk of geomorphic instability (e.g. in-stream erosion heads
resulting from creating an in-stream pit) will be assessed in a semi-quantitative manner
using professional experience.
Using the soil map data of Timor-Leste, dominant soil units within the study area shall be
identified and assessed for the suitability for topsoil recovery.
7.2.4 Air Quality
The preparation of baseline status of the ambient air quality, through a scientifically
designed ambient air quality monitoring network, will be based on the following
considerations:
Metrological conditions on synoptic scan;
Topography of the study area;
Representative of likely impacted area within the study area;
Location of residential areas representing different activities
Air quality monitoring will be conducted on site to establish the baseline ambient
concentrations of the pollutants of concern. The modelling assessment will be conducted to
predict the likelihood of the project impacting sensitive receptors and to identify avoidance
measures or design mitigation measures, if required.
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The air quality specialist will collect baseline climate data from the Baucau airport weather
monitoring station. Baseline air quality monitoring will be undertaken using automated air
samplers to be positioned by the specialist according to the location of potential emissions,
location of sensitive receptors, local climatological characteristics, and other criteria.
The air quality modelling depends on many interrelated factors, e.g. physical and chemical
nature of effluents, meteorological characteristics of the environment, location of the source
with relation to obstructions to air motion, and nature of the terrain downwind from the
sources.
Therefore the availability of reliable and complete data shall produce a refined air dispersion
model. In order to derive a reliable dispersion model, this study shall use well‐established
air dispersion model software that has already been widely applied around the world, i.e.
the AERMOD VIEW software. AERMOD is a steady‐state plume model, which assumes that
concentrations at all distances during a modelled hour are governed by the temporally
averaged meteorology of the hour. The steady state assumption yields useful results since
the statistics of the concentration distribution are of primary concern rather than specific
concentrations at particular times and locations.
Description of Source, Parameters To Be Modelled
The sources of air pollutants shall be identified from the study area; these include the
stationary sources and mobile sources. The type of emitted pollutant to be modelled shall
be defined according to the existing activity, and the emission rates data shall be collected
or calculated using emission factors. Other physical information shall be collected from the
design information and available feasibility studies.
Technical design specification drawings and equipment descriptions will be required to
adequately characterise the emissions profile for the processing plant as well as anticipated
limestone mining techniques.
Meteorological Data
Hourly meteorological data of wind speed, wind direction, cloud cover, pressure, and
temperature for at least one year, shall be collected from the nearest weather station. This
meteorological data shall be processed by the AERMET View for generating a ready format
of meteorological input for AERMOD.
Receptor Data
These include the map of location, topographical data, and land use. The topographical map
of the modelled area shall be extracted from www.webgis.com. This data is available in 1 by
1 degree blocks with an approximate resolution of 90 by 90 meters.
Other Supporting Data
Other supporting data are needed either for running the model or for further analysing the
results of modelling. These data are: background concentration of gases in the ambient air,
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description of buildings nearby or adjacent to the point sources for building downwash
determination (e.g. data of height and location of the buildings), and any data which could
be used for further evaluation.
7.2.5 Noise
A baseline status of the noise intensity will be prepared for the study area. This will include
undertaking extensive noise impact modeling to predict the likelihood of impacts on
sensitive receptors. Identifying avoidance measures and/or designing mitigation measures
will also be discussed.
Defined Area to Be Mapped
The key first stage for noise mapping is to gain an understanding of the area to be mapped
and modelled. The specific geographical area is required to calculate the noise impacts and
the boundary of the area must be clearly defined, in order for the noise level radiated to the
edge and beyond the boundary area to be calculated accurately. Noise sources located
inside the modelling domain will be specifically located and their noise emission profile
characterized.
Characterization 0f Noise Profile
Required information to characterize the noise emission sources are listed as follows:
The number, types and identification number of noise sources within the plant
area ;
Total sound power level (SWL) output of each source; at its maximum operating
capacity;
Directional characteristics of each source (the noise level observed at a constant
distance from the source);
Geometric dimensions of each source;
Complete scaled drawing of the entire plant with exact positions of each noise
source (dominant noise source) and locations of receivers (offices or living
quarters within the plant area and community areas nearby the plant);
Frequency characteristics of each type of noise source in 1/1 octave band spectral
data;
Anticipated location coordinates of all relevant noise sources and receivers; and
Position and geometric dimensions of any reflecting/obstructing structures
between noise sources and receivers
Noise emission information for most plant equipment can be obtained from design
specification data sheets.
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Additional information that may be required to build the noise model is listed as follows:
Time variation of noise emissions;
Ground terrain profile;
Characteristics of the ground cover; and
Meteorological conditions relevant to intention of assessment (e.g, worst case
such as downwind).
The method to collect ambient noise level at some relevant locations will be conducted by
using a sound level meter.
Noise Mapping
The result of predicted noise will be plotted in form of isopleth map. Noise isopleth
(contours) will be generated using a mapping software program. The sound power level (Lw)
of each dominant noise source is used to predict the sound pressure levels (Lp) at a number
of point of 1 m distance from the parallelepiped or the hemisphere surfaces of the source.
The predicted Lp is then extrapolated using the Kriging grid method to create isopleth or
contour lines of equal noise level with 2 or 5 dB difference. Each contour area will be
colored to easily indicate different propagation levels of noise source to areas of interest.
Analysis
The noise impacts will be determined from the predicted noise levels in the contour plots.
The results of analysis will be used as a basis for decision-making purposes. The
assessment will compare the results against identified assessment criteria to quantify the
predicted impacts at the sensitive receptors. Recommendations will be made to mitigate or
reduce noise impacts to acceptable levels and address any residual risk associated with the
operation of the plant.
7.2.6 Surface water
A literature review will be conducted of provided reports in relation to local hydrology,
runoff methodology prediction, geotechnical and rainfall. Local provided rainfall data,
stream flow and soil infiltration data will be analysed to guide calculations of runoff
potential from the sites catchments. The EIA field team will visually survey the site, collect
photographs, and qualitatively describe topography and catchments.
A water balance model will be constructed to determine monthly runoff potential from the
neighbouring streams and catchment to the plant site.
The plant, mine and road infrastructure for the site could be impacted by stormwater runoff.
A qualitative assessment of the stormwater runoff for the site will be made and a surface
water management strategy developed to outline a strategy to manage the quantity and
quality of stormwater runoff from the mine, plant and port sites. The management strategy
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will include surface water management concepts and excludes the design and sizing of
drainage infrastructure. The strategy will recommend monitoring requirements for
construction and operations.
7.2.7 Groundwater
A desktop review will be carried out by the study groundwater specialist on existing data,
reports, maps and images. In particular, the groundwater specialist made a preliminary
study of the caves and springs of the Baucau Aquifer in 2004 under an ADB water resources
assessment for Timor-Leste in relation to Agricultural irrigation. In 2010 he was appointed
as the country Water Resources and Climate Adaptation Specialist in the National
Department of Water Resources (DNGRA) under AusAID and Department of Environment and
Climate Change. In that position he instigated:
Dye tracing experiments to map the connections between the cave streams in
the middle of the Baucau Plateau and the large springs around the perimeter of
the Baucau limestone.
Airborne Electromagnetic and Magnetometer (Airborne EM) mapping of the
Baucau Plateau to assess the thickness of the limestone and possible location of
major fractures and caves carrying water to the major springs.
Water quality and water discharge of the major springs.
Advice on the DNSAS drilling program and to private drilling contractors.
Collaboration with GeoScience Australia on the preparation of the Hydrogeology
Map of Timor, dating of the water at various springs.
Collaboration with CSIRO on TEM surveys around several caves.
The airborne EM study produced very high quality isopach maps of the limestone which can
be used to identify potential spring sources of water in the vicinity of the proposed cement
mining facility. The latest work of CSIRO will be obtained for detailed NMR surveys of
potential drilling sites proposed by the groundwater specialist around the Baucau Airport.
Collection of recent drilling information for the proposed New Baucau water supply and the
water supply for the expanded army camp at Baucau Airport. Analysis of the water levels,
indicative supply and water quality, review of any pumping test analyses.
Meetings will be conducted with the BESIK Rural Water Program to discuss the potential
locations for bores to supply water to the Baucau Cement Plant. This will need to be
carefully designed to avoid interference with:
Major springs in the area that are used for public water supply, bathing,
agricultural irrigation and that have spiritual significance
Proposed water supply location for the Army base at Baucau Airport
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Proposed water supply location for New Baucau
Existing water supply of Baucau.
A meeting will be arranged with a local groundwater drilling company, H2O drilling, either in
Dili or in Dawin to discuss the results of recent drilling activities in the Baucau Limestone.
A Conceptual Hydrogeological Model will be developed based on the knowledge that the
Baucau Limestone is Quaternary to Recent in age and has formed initially on the Baucau
Plateau as the island emerged from the sea and then on the flanks adjacent to the Plateau
and currently in the reefs forming next to the north coast. Thus, the oldest limestone is at
the highest elevation (734 m) and most impacted by karst formation processes. The key fact
is that the Baucau is a karst aquifer with features of caves, fractures, springs, sink-holes,
and no surface water expressions of rivers. Groundwater in the karst is derived from directly
permeating rainfall that readily enters the vughy limestone through a thin terra rosa soil.
The groundwater exists in a bimodal aquifer of low to medium porosity slowly draining into
caves with very high permeability and flow times of days to weeks. Obtaining water supplies
in the karst is extremely difficult as random drilling will mostly fail in crystallised limestone.
Drilling locations have to be found using geophysical methods to locate cavities and caves.
If a cave can be located, supplies of up to 100 l/s are possible, however 20 to 30 l/s are
more likely.
The limestone has a maximum thickness of about 80 metres on the plateau (usually about
40 m) and thins rapidly on the flanks where the underlying Viqueque or Bobonaro
Formations outcrop and cause springs and soaks to develop.
The groundwater specialist is very familiar with the Baucau Plateau region having carried out
numerous surveys of the area. However, the area of the north western side of the plateau
has not been intensively studied and would be of major interest for a water supply to the
Clinker Plant. It is proposed to visit the locations of springs and soak around the rim of the
limestone to ascertain if sufficient water reaches the surface to supply the plant. There is a
very large sink hole in the north of the second limestone mine (approx 1 km diam.) that may
be suitable for the water supply. This area will be traversed and reviewed on the satellite
image and the airborne EM to obtain potential drilling sites. It is noted that a makeup water
supply of 3.15 ML/day is required and it may be possible to obtain this from one or two
boreholes.
An impact assessment will be based on the conceptual model of the karst aquifer, bearing in
mind that karst is extremely difficult to characterise due to the relatively unknown location
of caves and their interconnections, both spacially and over time. (During high water levels
flows can be in different directions than during dry times.) The goal of the impact
assessment will be to recommend a groundwater supply is that is sustainable, and not
interfering with the other major users and environmental requirements in the area. It is
stressed that the supply must also not conflict with spiritual beliefs in the community.
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A management plan will be developed to monitor the groundwater resource at the point of
use (consumption and quality), and to monitor surrounding areas to have data to support
non-interference. There will need to be a standby capacity to allow for unexpected
reductions in the rate of flow of the source.
7.2.8 Coastal and marine waters
The coastal processes in the immediate vicinity of the proposed jetty location and beyond
will be investigated by means of a desk-top coastal processes study and a site visit
undertaken by a qualified marine scientist. The findings from this study will feed into the
overall EIS and draw synergies from the relevant specialists (i.e. Marine Survey) in order to
complete a coastal processes assessment of the site. It is assumed that there will be no
dredging activities which would require assessment of the impact of dredging plumes on
any sensitive marine environments.
7.2.9 Terrestrial Ecology
The description of the terrestrial ecology will be undertaken by specialists in botany and
fauna with extensive experience in Timor-Leste and the region. They will undertake a
detailed desktop review and carry out a field survey at the end of the wet season in
April/May 2015. The study will focus on the key flora and fauna groups occurring in Timor-
Leste, and likely to occur in the Baucau region and study area. Specific attention will be paid
to limestone-specialist taxa – including land snails, spring taxa – including fish - as well as
typical flora and fauna groups. The study will also include mapping of vegetation
assemblages within the project sites (i.e. mine sites and plant site); location and description
of key habitat sites within the project sites; and opportunistic fauna surveys within key
habitat areas.
Desktop Review
There has been little flora or fauna survey on the Baucau plateau. A major study by Metzner
(1977) broadly mapped and described vegetation structure and floristics in the Baucau
municipality. On the Baucau plateau small patches of conservation significant Semi-
deciduous forest were mapped, but these have largely since been cleared. The dominant
habitats on the plateau were classed as “scrub”, “forest-savanna mosaic” and “Eucalyptus
alba” savanna. The description of habitat types in Metzner (1977), including floristic
composition, provides a useful baseline for impact assessments including changes in the
status of vegetation types.
Orchids have been reviewed for Timor-Leste, including some records from the Baucau
plateau. Many are rare, highly restricted in range and to particular lithologies (Silveira et al.
2008).
The significance of the flora and fauna of the karst outcrops, caves and springs is effectively
unknown but may be significant. There has been little to no substantial botanical or
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vegetation classification in the Baucau area, but presence of Eucalyptus alba woodlands may
be significant, and limestone specialist plants are likely to be present.
Fauna surveys on the Baucau plateau include limited collection of freshwater invertebrates
(6 taxa) by Polhemus (Polhemus and Helgen 2004), collection of bats at Baucau and other
sites on the Baucau plateau (Goodwin 1979) and a survey of birds mainly in Baucau town
with limited observations on the plateau (Trainor 2003).
No birds on Timor are known to be karst or limestone specialists, but karst in the Nino
Konis Santana National Park is the richest area on Timor Island for birds. Caves and
overhangs on the Baucau plateau may be significant habitat for cave dwelling bats (e.g.
Diadem Leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros diademi), Canut’s Horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus canuti),
Timorese Horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus montanus): Armstrong 2006) which are sensitive to
disturbance and habitat loss. There may be limestone specialist reptiles associated with rock
outcrops; and landsnails are especially rich on karst terrain in Timor-Leste (Vince Kessner
pers. comm.).
Field Surveys
There is a data vacuum for the specific study areas, but some key habitats were identified
(tropical forest, Eucalyptus alba woodland; karst, particularly caves, springs, escarpment
and overhangs); plant species (spring associated, limestone associated; tropical forest
species, orchids) and fauna (threatened and endemic species; cave dwelling bats; shrews;
rock dwelling gecko’s and skinks; freshwater fish associated with springs; stygofauna
associated with groundwater in karst terrain). These should be subject to targeted field
survey assessments.
The following methods section focusses attention on the key flora and particularly fauna
groups which will be important to cover in a survey of karst and associated habitats in the
Baucau plateau.
Flora survey and vegetation mapping
Outputs from vegetation surveys can include vegetation or land unit maps, descriptions of
communities and assessment of their distribution and abundance, together with lists of the
more common species.
Flora surveys document the diversity of plant species occurring in an area and often place
less emphasis on quantitative sampling and documenting the structural attributes. They
usually include information on the floristic and habitat associations of the species, but this
may not be as quantitative as for a vegetation survey. Flora surveys are ideally undertaken at
the best time of year for detecting the most plant species. In areas with highly seasonal
rainfall distribution this is at the end of the wet season.
Methods for survey of vegetation communities, habitats, and specific flora are detailed in
Table 3.
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Table 3 Flora survey and vegetation mapping methodology
Survey
group
General
survey
Targeted survey Methods
Vegetation
communities
& habitats
Study
areas
Tropical forest
Eucalyptus alba
Springs
Karst
outcrops/cliffs/ca
ves/ escarpment
Quadrat based survey to define
floristic, structural and
environmental characteristics of
habitats;
Opportunistic (course
mapping/description)
Flora Study
areas
Tropical forest
Springs
Karst
outcrops/cliffs/ca
ves/ escarpment
Limestone flora
Orchids, sedges
Quadrat based survey to assess
floristic composition;
Targeted collection in key habitats
Opportunistic specimen collection
Outputs would include at a minimum a plant species checklist for the area and report with
quantitative or descriptive information on habitat (and site) preferences of plant species,
associated flora, threatened status of species, weed status and endemic and IUCN threat
status.
Fauna survey
Bird Survey
Point counts would be carried out during the first 3.5 hrs after dawn when bird activity was
greatest. All birds seen or heard within a 50 m radius of the sample center point would be
recorded on a proforma, and birds recorded beyond approximately 50 m would be noted
separately.
Opportunistic Searches
In addition to the trapping program, opportunistic searches will be carried out to target
habitats (e.g. cliffs, caves, springs, rock outcrops, tropical forest) potentially supporting
fauna of conservation significance. Active searching involved raking through leaf litter,
investigating burrows, springs, caves, overhangs, rock outcrops and sampling of scats.
Searches will be conducted in different habitats throughout the study area.
Birds – opportunistic records of all bird species (and other fauna) will be written
in a notebook, and any records of conservation significant birds are included
together with GPS position, habitat and elevation data.
Landsnails – are collected opportunistically throughout study area particularly
targeting rocky outcrops, cliffs and overhangs.
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Nocturnal Spotlighting - Spotlighting and head torching at night on foot is an
important survey tool to target nocturnal fauna, particularly conservation
significant species such as snakes, geckos, owls, nightjars and landsnails
(especially in humid weather). Depending on safety, and approval of local
communities, these would be done at each site, particularly along roads and
tracks, particularly targeting tropical forest, spring, cliffs, caves, escarpment and
overhangs.
Targeted but opportunistic bat searches: caves, escarpment and overhangs Cave
dwelling bats would be targeted by searching caves, escarpment and overhangs.
Acoustic Bat Recording
Recording units convert ultrasonic echolocation signals produced by bats into audible
electronic signals, which are later analyzed for species specific calls. Recording units will be
set up in the main habitats in each study site particularly targeting significant bat habitat
such as tropical forest, caves and cliffs.
7.2.10 Marine Ecology
A benthic habitat survey and fisheries assessment will be completed in the area of the
proposed Jetty facility to assess potential direct and indirect impacts associated with the
proposed infrastructure. Initial analysis of low resolution aerial imagery shows the potential
for shoreline fringing reef. An assessment of the ecological value of this reef will be made
should it be found to be present in the survey. A benthic habitat survey will be conducted
using a towed video feed and drop camera imagery captured from a boat. A survey of fish
stocks will also be undertaken using a trawl net.
7.2.11 Traffic and Transportation
Objectives
The purpose of the study is to examine the traffic impact of the propose development on
surrounding road network.
To predict additional generation and attraction in new development
To examine the traffic performance and pavement condition of road network
To plan traffic circulation and arrangement in road network (road link and
intersection).
To plan of supporting facilities of this area
The Traffic Study would include to the following tasks:
1. Determination of baseline traffic levels
2. Assessment of construction, operational impacts
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3. Recommendations on appropriate mitigation strategies and techniques
4. Identification of potential traffic opportunities to improve existing transport
corridors.
Figure 6 illustrates the overview of the methodology for the traffic study.
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Figure 6: Flow chart of Traffic study methodology
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Data Collection Methodology
The Transport study consists of spot speed at link, geometric of link and intersection, and
traffic volume studies, both at link (between two intersections) and at the intersection.
Traffic volume study will be conducted to determine the number, movements, and
classifications of roadway vehicles at a given location. These data can help to identify critical
flow time periods, and determine the existing conditions. Traffic counting will be conducted
during the peak flow period with 15-minute intervals and using manual method.
Manual counts are typically used to gather data for determination of vehicle classification,
turning movements, and direction of travel. These manual counts will be recorded using
tally sheets. The data will be recorded with a tick mark on a pre-prepared field form. A
watch or stopwatch will be necessary to measure the desired count interval.
Intersection counts will be used for timing traffic signals, designing channelization,
planning turn prohibitions, computing capacity, analysing high crash intersections, and
evaluating congestion. A single observer will be placed at each approach for very light traffic
conditions otherwise two observers are placed.
Speed is an important transportation consideration because it relates to safety, time,
comfort, convenience, and economics. In these transport studies, spot speed data will be
collected.
Spot speed data will be gathered using stopwatch method over a relatively short period of
time to get a sample size of at least 30. The spot speed study length will be determined for
50 meters as average speed of the traffic stream below 30 kph. These speed data will be
used to determine vehicle speed percentiles, which are useful in making many speed-related
decisions and the existing road performance. Figure 7 illustrates a typical layout for
conducting a spot speed study using a stopwatch
Figure 7: Stopwatch Spot speed study layout
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7.2.12 Socio Economic Baseline Study
The development of Baucau Cement Clinker Plant will affect the socio-economic and socio-
cultural aspects of the surrounding area. This will included land use condition, control over
traditional main sources, resettled people and public health conditions. Therefore, a
comprehensive study of the socio economic impacts will be undertaken. This will include
information on socio-economic, cultural and public health condition of the communities
surrounding the area (plant site, jetty areas) in Baucau administrative post.
This study will include the following aspects:
Demographic characteristics structure, including educational level, labour force,
and horizontal mobility.
Socio-cultural environment, including traditional norms and customs relating to
resource exploitation and ritual rite.
Socio-economic structure including existing traditional and new business activities.
Social structure and organization
Community infrastructures, health and education facilities, including other
existing infrastructures and nutrient status of children under 5 years old.
Mortality, fertility, and density of population
Land use and land status: legal and traditional system and exploitation
(production, distribution and consumption).
Governance institutions.
Response and expectation on the proposed project
Study Area
The socio-economic survey will be undertaken in the clinker plant site and surrounding
areas such as the hauling area and Jetty area, which is located in Baucau administrative post.
The following villages may be impacted by the project activities:
Cement plant and hauling areas : Suco Tirilolo and Ossolla
Cement port/Jetty : Suco Tirilolo
Primary Data Collection
The socio economic study will apply a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Data collection by qualitative methods will rely on in-depth interviews with purposefully
selected informants at the village (Suco), administrative post, and municipality levels
(purposive sampling) and observation techniques. Applying qualitative methods,
triangulation techniques will be a crucial part in the study to guarantee validity of the
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collected data. For impact assessment, Project Affected Family (PAF) will be surveyed
(sampling).
Data that will be collected by using qualitative methods is socio cultural environment
including:
Resource exploitation, distribution, consumption and norm related to resource
control and distribution.
Pattern of leadership within the groups and community.
Ritual and customary norm on production, distribution and consumption for
subsistence.
Pattern of agricultural activity and food consumption and distribution.
Market condition and structure at local and regional level.
Condition and structure or network with the outside world.
Data collection by quantitative methods will rely on questionnaire survey. An interview
program will be used to gather household data including among others: demographic
characteristics and socio-economic structure.
The desktop assessment will comprise a review of existing published data (if available)
pertaining to observed areas. The main source of the data will be the proposed project
description and other relevant data. In addition, secondary data collection will be
undertaken from the relevant parties and other reliable sources.
The interviews will be undertaken with relevant informants. Data analysis will use qualitative
descriptive analysis.
7.2.13 Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage impact assessments are conducted in order to reconcile development and
the management and protection of historic and cultural sites. In Timor-Leste, the cultural
context is often one where archaeological sites and sites of historical relevance are
intrinsically related to customary practice and values. Such heritage sites are thus much
more than just the physical expression of an historical past, they contain much of the
information that is needed to “read” and understand such contemporary cultural practices
and the values by which communities live their lives.
In the particular case of the Baucau area where the proposed Cement Plant is to be
developed, recent archaeological work demonstrated that there is a long history of human
occupation in the region spanning the last ca. 30,000 years. The first archaeological
investigations in the Baucau region took place in the 1960s.
The cultural study will, in the first place, allow an evaluation of such significant sites and
assets, based on a classification system grounded on specific criteria, both from a wider,
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national perspective and a more locally framed approach. It will also assert whether any
archaeological and culturally significant sites will be impacted by the project. In case they
are, it will finally suggest appropriate recommendations to avoid or minimize such impacts,
and describe the measures for managing and protecting heritage sites or areas located
within the project limits (or close enough to it). If appropriately identified and investigated,
significant archaeological and cultural heritage sites within the project area may be
safeguarded and eventually used to contribute to sustainable tourism and income
generating activities in the region.
Work will initiate with a desktop study into all known sites of archaeological importance
within the proximity of the Project Area. This shall include an inventory of all bibliographic
references and a list of published archaeological and ethnographic sites. At the same time,
preliminary consultation with local authorities and local communities will take place, in
order to gather useful information and prepare the fieldwork.
An inventory of all sites recorded by the SEAC, including those listed before 1999 and the
ones recorded in the last few years and already part of the Government’s cultural heritage
database will also be conducted. The inventory of all sites of archaeological and heritage
significance will be carried out using SEAC’s cultural heritage fieldwork sheets so that each
site can subsequently be entered into the database.
Liaising with Government at national (SEAC) and local (municipality, administrative post,
suko and village representatives) levels will take place at every stage of the study. Liaising
with traditional structures and spokespersons, including “liurai” (traditional custodian of a
site) and “lian’ain” (traditional spokesman of a community and usually the most
knowledgeable person on traditional stories and sites) will occur at the inception, in order to
gain information for the desktop study, and will be further developed during major
fieldwork.
Local community representatives and custodians will accompany each visit to significant
sites, and they will be interviewed in order to gain insight on the local meaning and
importance of all sites. Interviews will be conducted in Tetum and, where necessary,
translated from the local Waima’a language. All interviews shall be audio- or video-recorded
and later used to complete individual inventory files.
Major fieldwork will consist of a mix of visiting sites following community consultation and
walking and assessing the project areas. All sites of potential heritage significance will be
visited and properly mapped, including archaeological sites, sites of living memory
(including those related to the recent history of resistance against Indonesian occupation)
and architectural heritage related to the Old Portuguese colonial regime. Each site described
will be inscribed into an individual inventory fieldwork sheet and plotted into a GIS map,
which will be part of the final report. For each site there will be a short description of its
importance, both in scientific terms and according to its custodians, as well as mitigation
measures, whenever this is justified.
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7.3 Analysis of Alternatives
The EIS will provide a summary description of the realistic alternatives to the proposed
project. Sufficient detail will be provided to enable all potential environmental, social,
economic and cultural impacts to be identified or predicted and assessed.
Alternatives to be considered may include:
Alternative locations
Different project sizes or design
Alternative technologies/methods
The EIS will also consider the “no-project” alternative as a baseline for comparative
purposes.
The EIS will also describe the project proponent’s rationale for selecting the chosen
alternative.
7.4 Determination of Potential Impacts of the Proposed
Project
The EIS will identify potential impacts of the proposed project, distinguishing between:
significant positive and negative impacts; direct and indirect impacts; cumulative impacts;
cross-border impacts; global impacts including climate change impacts; and long-term,
medium-term, and short-term impacts. Wherever possible, impacts will be described in
quantitative terms of environmental costs and benefits. The impacts will be addressed in
accordance with the different phases of the proposed project, including pre-construction,
construction, operation, and decommissioning.
Pre-construction phase involves completion of all legal formalities from various
statutory bodies, surveys/ studies required, finalization of contract for
procurement of machinery/ equipment, recruitment and hiring of requisite skilled,
semi-skilled manpower and labour, provision of space and other facilities like
water supply, disposal of wastewater and solid waste, on temporary basis for the
contracted labour to be employed and provision for storage of machinery and
materials to be used for construction, and construction of a temporary marine
“roll-on/roll-off” ramp for delivery of heavy equipment and supplies.
Construction phase includes site preparation, earthworks, construction of
foundations and equipment pads, installation of the marine jetty, installation of
equipment and machinery,
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Operation phase shall mainly comprise of: cement production, bagging and transportation
of domestic cement production, transport of materials to and from jetty and cement plant,
and on- and off-loading of ships, and ship operations.
7.5 Assessment and evaluation
The EIS will identify the impacts of the proposed project for each phase of the project,
including design/pre-construction, construction, operation, and decommissioning. The EIS
will assess the significance of the impacts using appropriate methodologies and criteria for
direct and indirect impacts, cumulative impacts, climate change impacts, short, medium and
long term impacts, temporary and permanent impacts, and both positive and negative
impacts.
This section of the EIS will include:
a. methodology and approach
b. scope of the assessment
c. identification of impacts
d. determination of significance of those impacts
e. mitigation measures
f. incorporation of mitigation measures into project design
g. determination of any residual impacts
Environmental impacts will be summarized in a matrix format identifying potential
significant impacts, the relevant project phase of the impact, and demonstrating the
effectiveness of any associated mitigation measures. The matrix will clearly show any
residual significant impacts.
7.6 Environmental Management Plan
The EMP will be a standalone document intended to guide implementation of the project,
including providing mechanisms for ensuring the effective implementation of environmental
and social mitigation measures. Specifically, the EMP will include (i) mitigation measures
proposed to avoid, reduce or compensate for impacts identified; (ii) estimated costs of the
mitigation measures; (iii) monitoring requirements; (iv) institutional roles and
responsibilities for implementing the EMP and monitoring activities (including identification
of training and capacity building).
The EMP will also be summarized in the EIS. This summary will briefly describe the
development of the EMP and (i) identify feasible and cost-effective measures to prevent or
reduce significant negative impacts to acceptable levels, (ii) describe the actions needed to
implement these measures for all phases of the development (pre-construction,
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construction, operation, closure and decommissioning); and (iii) describe measures
necessary to monitor implementation of these activities.
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7.7 Public Consultation
Involving the public in preparation of the EIS is fundamental to increasing the public's
understanding and acceptance of the project (e.g., how the project may affect or improve
their living conditions). Public involvement also enables members of the public to identify
and bring forward impacts and issues that are not immediately obvious to the EIS team. The
earlier in the project preparation process the public can be involved, the more likely that a
trusting relationship can be built and useful recommendations made.
This study will involve consultation with people who may be affected by the project and the
project stakeholders. The study will ensure that the public, including affected people,
women and vulnerable groups, have the opportunity to participate fully in the consultation
process. Public consultation will be a continuous process throughout the EIA process and
has already been initiated.
The public consultation process for the environmental assessment will be carried out in
accordance with the Draft Ministerial Diploma for the “Regulation on the Public Consultation
Procedures and Requirements during the Environmental Assessment Process” dated 22 April
2014.
7.7.1 Identified stakeholders
For the proposed cement project at Baucau, consultations are being/ shall be carried out
with various stakeholders of the project at national and local level, to solicit the views of the
community regarding the project. The list of potential stakeholder is summarized in Table
4.
Government Ministries
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Environment
National Directorate for Environment
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
National Directorate of Mines and Minerals
Institute of Petroleum and Geology
Ministry of Justice
National Directorate of Land, Property and Cadastral Services
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Planning and Strategic Investment
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Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications
Directorate of Roads, Bridges, and Flood Control
Directorate of Ports/APORTIL
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
State Secretariat of Arts and Culture
Municipality (District) Government
Baucau Municipality (formerly Baucau District Administration)
Baucau Administrative Post (formerly Baucau Sub-District Administration)
Baucau Municipality Police District
Baucau Municipality Directorate of Land, Property and Cadastral Services
Baucau Municipality Directorate of Environment
Vemasse Administrative Post
Local Government
Suco Council Tirilolo
Suco Council Triloca
Suco Council Vemasse-Vila
Suco Council Caibada
Suco Council Bahu,
Suco Council Wailili
Suco Council Bucoli
Suco Council Fatumaca
Local Community
Xefes de Aldeia
Lia’nain
Local Youth Organizations
Local Women’s Organizations
Local Fishermen’s Organization
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Baucau Parish
Civil Society/Local NGOs
Lao Hamutuk
Luta Hamutuk
Haburas
Rede ba Rai
Belun
Kapeliwa
Other Organizations
International Finance Corporation
Conservation International
BESIK (Bee, Saneamentu no Ijiene iha Komunidade) Rural Water Program
Table 4: List of potential stakeholders
7.7.2 Mechanisms for Public Consultation
The public consultation will engage affected communities, general public, non-governmental
organizations, government agencies, and others.
Newspaper readership is low in Baucau and thus other advertising methods are better suited
to encourage broad public consultation. Therefore, all Notices associated with the
environmental licensing process will be advertised on local television and radio in Baucau
and advertised on TL Cement’s website. A copy of the Notices will also be displayed at local
government offices (xefe de suco, posto administravo, PNTL, etc). A copy of all Notices will
be provided to the NDE.
The documents will be made available at the following locations:
The registered offices of TL Cement, as described in Section 3;
At a suitable government office in Baucau Municipality near the project site;
The NDE Dili Office; and
The NDE Baucau municipality office
The documents shall be available for viewing during normal business hours and made
available free of charge.
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A copy of the documents will also be made available at a local school, church, or other
public facility near the proposed project and available outside of normal work hours.
The documents will also be posted on TL Cement’s public website at
http://www.tlcement.net/
A record of all public consultations will be appended to the EIS, including.
a. Details of people consulted;
b. The mechanism of that consultation;
c. Any information provided by the people consulted, including information on
environment, socio-economic issues, land issues, cultural issues; and
d. Any comments on the proposed project made by the people consulted
7.7.3 Consultation to date
TL Cement and Worley Parsons conducted follow up consultation in the local community
during a site visit in February 2015. Figure 8 shows Worley Parsons team members meeting
local Lian Nian (Traditional Leaders).
Figure 8: WorleyParsons Staff meeting local Lian Nian
The locals in general are enthusiastic about the project and had queries about the
development activities for the locals that TL Cement would initiate as well as the
employment opportunities the project would generate for the locals. Detailed minutes for
these meetings can be found in Appendix 1.
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Further meetings were then held with TL cement, Worley Parsons and the community in May
2015. These meetings were set up to discuss the field work surveys that would be
undertaken for the EIS as shown in Figure 9.
These meetings were attended by the following community members:
Xefe Suco Trololo: Ricardo Ernesto Belo (RB)
Chief of Community Police in Suco Trilolo: Norberta Belo (NB)
Xefe Aldeia Lia Laelesu: Cipriano Belo (CB)
Xefe Aldeia Parlamentu: Manuel Belo (MB)
Chief of Traditional Practice (Lia Nain): Duarte Belo (DUB)
Secretary of Suco Trilolo: Zeca Belo (ZB)
Representative of youth of Suco Trilolo: Damião Belo (DB)
Figure 9: Community representatives meet survey team members
Minutes from these meetings can be found in Appendix 1.
7.7.4 Consultation for TOR
At the same time as the submittal of the proposed TOR for the EIS study (i.e., this
document) to the Environmental Authority, TL Cement will advertise a Public Notice
providing details on how to review and submit comments on the TOR. A copy of the Notice
of proposed Category A Project, Decree Law 5/2011, Environmental Licensing Law can be
found in Appendix 2.
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7.7.5 Consultation during Study Phase
The purpose of public consultation during the study phase is to provide information to
potentially project affected people and to obtain information from people in the study area
of the proposed project and who may be affected by the proposed project.
Details of public consultation to be undertaken during the study phase are provided in
Section of this TOR regarding the methodology for baseline studies. In particular, the
social and cultural components incorporate substantial public consultation. In addition,
other technical components including the terrestrial ecological surveys and groundwater
studies will involve public consultation to better obtain local knowledge in identifying
resources, understanding impacts, and developing potential mitigation.
The EIS study team includes a number of Timorese environmental and social specialists
familiar with the project area who will facilitate public consultation during the study phase.
In addition, many of the expatriate specialists have extensive experience working in Timor-
Leste and regularly participate in public consultation as part of their studies.
7.7.6 Public Access to the Draft EIS
TL Cement will organize public review and consultation on the Draft EIS and Draft EMP prior
to finalizing and submitting the documents to the NDE. As the documents will be prepared
in English, a non-technical summary will be provided in Tetun and, if deemed necessary by
the NDE, in a local language.
7.7.7 Public Meeting
TL Cement shall organize a public meeting to discuss the proposed project and the draft EIS
and EMP. Where two or more sucos are close to each other and where the Chefe do Sucos
agree, one public meeting may be held for more than one suco.
The date, venue, and time of the public meetings will be coordinated with the relevant
Chefes do Suco and Chefes do Aldeia. Two weeks before the date of the public meeting TL
Cement shall make a Notice by a reasonable methodology and shall place a Notice in an
accessible place on the notice board of the village concerned. The public meeting will also
be advertised on public radio and television.
The public meeting shall respect all local traditions and customs. In particular the traditional
leaders appointed by the community shall lead the traditional ceremony before the opening
of the public meeting. Appropriate translators will be available to translate presentations
and consultation sessions.
All persons will have the opportunity to speak and express opinions. A record of the
meeting will be included in the EIS, including all comments and opinions given by any
member of the public.
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7.7.8 Revision of the Draft EIS/EMP
Following the public consultation period and public meeting, the Draft EIS and EMP will be
revised to address all opinions and comments received from the public prior to submittal to
NDE. The revised EIS/EMP will also summarize all comments received from the public and
provide a response.
7.7.9 Public Review of Draft EIS/EMP
Following submission of the Draft EIS/EMP to NDE, the Evaluation Committee will make the
documents available to the public for comments and suggestions. If required by the NDE, a
further Public Meeting will be held during the public consultation period. The Evaluation
Committee will take account of any comments and suggestions received from the public
when preparing its final technical report and technical opinion on the proposed project
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8. FLEXIBILITY
During the collection of environmental and social baseline data, assessment of potential
impacts of the construction/ operation phase of the cement plant, mines and jetty, and
during preparation of EIS/ EMP, certain factors in respect of study area, criteria assigned,
alternatives, and other components may change.
Thus, the project Proponent maintains the right to make modifications to this proposed
Terms of Reference during preparation of the EIS/EMP to deliver a more complete and
meaningful study. Any modifications will be undertaken in consultation with the
Environmental Authority and will be documented in the EIS/EMP.
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Appendix 1 - Records of Public Consultation to
date
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1. Meeting with Local Leaders
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Xefe Suco Trololo: Ricardo Ernesto Belo (RB)
- Chief of Community Police in Suco Trilolo: Norberta Belo (NB)
- Xefe Aldeia Lia Laelesu: Cipriano Belo (CB)
- Xefe Aldeia Parlamentu: Manuel Belo (MB)
- Chief of Traditional Practice (Lia Nain): Duarte Belo (DUB)
- Secretary of Suco Trilolo: Zeca Belo (ZB)
- Representative of youth of Suco Trilolo: Damião Belo (DB)
- WorleyParsons Representative: Daniel Hunter (DH)
- WorleyParsons Representative: Octavio Araújo (OA)
- Consultant/Ecologist: Colin Trainor (CT)
- Consultant/Botanist: Brett Everett (BE)
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DATE: 19 May 2015
LOCATION: Baucau Timor-Leste
OBJECTIVE: Meeting with Community leader, Police and Youth representative
1. Explaining proposed activities for the week: 6 days of survey for terrestrial ecology and 15 days for
Traffic, Air Quality, Social and Noise. – (OA)
2. Explaining the recent changes with the scope of site for the EIA (only mine I-1, plant site, jetty and
clay) – (OA)
3. Introducing the 4 Xefe Aldeias who will be assisting Colin and Brett in their studies. Presenting
argument why it is important that the 4 Xefe Aldeias are selected to accompany the specialist in the field –
(RB)
4. Field assistant are to use proper attire for the activity (long sleeves, long pants, shoes and hat). They
are to be responsible for their own lunch/dinner. The rate is US$ 15.00/day – (OA)
5. Coordinating selection for traffic enumerators (2 persons) and security for Air Quality/Noise Pollution
survey (2 persons). All 4 persons will be selected from Suco Trilolo – (OA)
6. Suco Trilolo is to disseminate the information about the studies to their community. WP is to provide
them with a rim of A4 paper to print/copy some letter for dissemination. (RB, ZB)
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7. The local leaders and community assure their full supports of the studies and will do their best for the
progress of the cement plant development. The consultant team shouldn’t take any negative comments from
community if they encounter such moments during the survey – (ZB, DB)
8. Any cases should be reported immediately to the local community police. The line of communication
should be well established and maintained – (NB)
9. Local leaders and Community from Sucos in mine I-2 and II should be consulted regarding the
changes in the scope of areas for the current EIA. This is necessary as they have been expecting the studies
in their area since last year – (RB)
10. OA to manage the activities from Dili Office – (OA)
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2. Meeting with BBS team
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Ano Sumarno – BBS (AS)
- I.B. Ardhana Putra – BBS (AP)
- Bagus Banny – BBS, Project Manager (BB)
- Hisyam Achmad – BBS, Social Specialist (HA)
- Titi Liliani S. - BBS, Traffic Engineer (TL)
- Milton Cahyadi S. – BBS (MC)
- Mustopa – BBS, Air Quality Specialist (MU)
- Wimanda Mustopo – BBS, Air Quality Assistant (WM)
- WorleyParsons Representative: Daniel Hunter (DH)
- WorleyParsons Representative: Octavio Araújo (OA)
- Consultant/Ecologist: Colin Trainor (CT)
- Consultant/Botanist: Brett Everett (BE)
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
21 May 2015
Baucau Timor-Leste
Coordinate the proposed activities with Sub-consultant team for Traffic, Air Quality, Social and Noise Pollution Study
1. Briefing their purposed activities for the 15 days - (AS)
2. Logistic for activities in Suco Trilolo area as well as in Suco Wailacama for Clay site. The
logistic for activities in Clay site will be under direct supervision of the client representative, Edmundo deSá - (OA)
3. BBS is to pay the fee for 2 local assistants for air quality/noise pollution survey and to claim for reimbursement to WP later on - (OA)
4. Field assistant are to use proper attire for the activity (long sleeves, long pants, shoes and hat). They are to be responsible for their own lunch/dinner. The rate is US$ 15.00/day – (OA)
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5. Only in-depth interview to be conducted due to the scattered pattern of settlement in the surrounding site. No need to do questionnaire – (HA)
6. Clarifying BBS’ scope work which excludes resettlement issue – (HA)
7. Informing BBS the existence of a small cemetery near the plant site - (DH)
8. Presenting the following request (already provided in e-mail correspondence) – (BB, AP)
- Proposed transportation route from the clay site to the processing plant. It will be important to
understand how much of the existing road network will be utilised versus new roads to be constructed. As you know, the existing main road is very narrow and any additional heavy transport will have impacts on existing roadside businesses, safety of pedestrians and local traffic etc. This may be a sensitive issue for the local community and subsequently the NDE, and will need to be managed carefully. Impacts on native vegetation clearing will also need to be assessed and quantified for any proposed new roads.
- Proposed road network between the mine, processing plant and jetty. We already have some preliminary mapping information obtained for the engineering drawings (dwg) provided, however the locations are unclear (ie what roads are new and/or existing).
- Will the cement operation run 24hrs or 12 hours?
- What type of trucks will be used (for both the mine site and transportation of clay?)
- The number of trucks per day at the mine / processing plant? And from the clay site?
- A list of the equipment proposed to be used at the mine site, processing facility, power plant, jetty and clay extraction site. This information is important to inform our air quality, noise and social surveys (ie to quantify sound power / impacts, and air emissions etc.)
9. OA to assist the sub-consultant team in getting Baucau meteorological data and to manage the
activities from Dili Office – (OA)
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3. Public Consultation Minutes
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Administrator Distrito Baucau
- Chief of Police District Commander in Baucau
- Baucau sub-district Administrator
- Local NGO Hamahun
- Director of IPG (Institute of Petroleum and Geology)
- Director of BGC/TL Cement
- Director of Land and Property of Baucau district
- Director of Environment of Baucau district
- Representative of Veterans in Baucau district
- Chief of Suco Trilolo, Bahu, Triloka, Kaibada, Bukoli, Garuwai, Wailili
- Local authority
- Trilolo community
- Trololo youth
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
09 May 2014
Suco Kaisidu
Baucau Timor-Leste
Consultation with Community and Youth Group in Suco Kaisidu
Statement from Kaisidu Community
1. Positive feedback from Kaisidu community:
- Kaisidu community are 100% ready to welcome the investment and the cement
factory in the area
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- The community and youth in Kaisidu, 38 Traditional houses, will not impede the
progress towards the development of cement factory and will be working with the
GoTL to improve the economic condition of population from as well as other districts
- We appeal to the government to decide a new neighbourhood for our resettlement
and that when the development of cement factory begins, we it can generate some
benefit to us and our generations
- We appeal to the company to clarify a clear plan for our future livelihood and to
coordinate well with the government
- We appeal to the company to establish an agreement with the Government of Timor-
Leste
2. Negative feedback from Kaisidu community:
- The community are concerned if the Traditional houses are also included in the
development land
- How the government and the stakeholder paying respect to the cultural inheritance
- Clear identification of the development land
- Government should clarify the land with Kaisidu community
- Government and stakeholder should continue socializing with the community
Statement from Environmental Department
Quite often the community expressed their concern about the environmental impact which will affect community who reside in the fabric’s surrounding area.
The Director of Environmental responded to this concern by highlighting that the fabrics nowadays are operating in a different system from the old one which tends to emit smog and poses negative impact to the local community. He added that his team had paid a visit to Australia, directly observed the condition of the cement fabric to be established in Timor-Leste and was introduced to this system of new technology used in Australia which doesn’t produce smog to a level that is harmful to the nearby community.
Statement from Director of Land and Property
The community also showed their concern about the status of their farmland that will be developed into the fabric site or mining site and how will compensation be decided.
The Director of Land and Property responded to this concern by explaining that the land will have the following situation:
- Abandoned land / state’s property
- Heritage land, passed down from the ancestors
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- Community’s property such as suco’s land
- Private property, when there is land certificate
- Dowry property exchange
He added that before starting the project his team, in collaboration with local authorities, will identify the proprietor of each type of land, and then we will measure the land size to decide the appropriate compensation value.
Statement from IPG
The community also would like to know the quantity of limestone and rock to be mined.
The director of IPG responded that when the mining activity is about to start, the Government and the company will establish an agreement on which mineral to be mined. He added that right now his team is conducting a research or study on the limestone that will be used for the industry. He affirmed that the community should not worry about this or lose any hope because they (government and company) will not cause any damage to people’s domestic product.
Statement from Baucau District Administrator
Baucau district Administrator affirmed that the company has an intention to improve community’s livelihood and that they (community) should not pay attention to anecdote that the company will destroy Suco Caisido’s natural environment. He added that he will keep fighting for community’s aspirations and that his team will always visit the community so that they can hear community’s concerns and report it to the government for considerations.
Statement from Sub District Baucau Administrator
Sub District Baucau Administrator emphasized that during his visit to Australia, he learned that BGC is a big company in Australia. He added that during the meeting, the company also explained how they are planning to invest in Timor-Leste. He assured the company that that they will provide full support to the company regarding security. The company promised to recruit up to 5000 employee and will follow Australia’s system. The company also mentioned that they will not discriminate people who don’t have the capacity. Moreover, he stated that every new thing always has pro and cons and that happens in any countries in the world.
Statement from the Chief of Police District Commander of Baucau
To respond to security concern raised during the meeting, the Chief of Police District Commander of Baucau stated that they are ready to provide full security in the designated area and assured that that since many youth will be employed, there will no youth confrontation. He also appealed to the community to ignore the anecdote from those who clearly do not want develop the nation. He emphasized that his team will work together to support the government by supporting the project. He appealed to the community that this is their “battle” and that everyone should take the chance to win it as this will reduce employment rate in the country and improve our economic condition.
Statement from Chief of Suco
This above statement was supported Chief of Suco who stated that the time for development has come whether or not we want it. Likewise, he appealed to the community to ignore any rumors.
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Statement from the Youth Group
The youth group also expressed their full support for this project and agreed that it will generate profit to their community by reducing employment rate in Baucau District.
Statement from The director of BGC/TL Cement
Both community and the youth expressed their concern regarding the recruitment and HR management. The director of BGC/TL Cement explained that in order to manage the HR, they will use the following method:
- Training
- Assign the right person in the right position
They will also employ people in the following field:
- Labour
- Cleaner
- Security
- Administration
- Construction worker
- carpenter
He also affirmed that government and its counterpart will be working together to reduce employment rate in the country and that they will keep fighting for the community’s wellbeing. This will increase the local HR capacity so that they will not rely on other nations’ HR.
Statement from the government:
- Government will always work together with the community when any stakeholders want to
invest in the country
- Government will study the investor’s investment process in Timor-Leste
- Government will work with departments that are relevant with the development of factories such
as : Land and Property, Environmental department, Health and Geology
This is the statement from May 9th 2014 meeting with 90% of population from 4 sucos in Kaisidu area.
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3. Public Consultation Minutes
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Community of Suco Trilolo
- Youth group of Suco Trilolo
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
24 June 2014
Suco Trilolo
Baucau Timor-Leste
Consultation with Community and Youth Group in Suco Trilolo
TOPIC:
During this meeting, the population of Aldeia Trilolo mentioned that the excavation site covers 10% of community’s farmland and 90% of abandoned land. The following vegetation is found in the area close to the shore for jetty: breadfruit, teak, coconut and other vegetation that are primarily found in community’s farmland.
RECOMMENDATION:
The community recommended that the government and the company should prioritize the interest of population in Kaisido area, such as the four Aldeias: Kaisido, Lielailesu, Parlamentu, and Osowa. This is the recommendation and information from Trilolo community.
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4. Public Consultation Minutes
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Member of Traditional council
- Member of Suco council
- Member s of GoTL
- TL Cement Staff
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
16 July 2014
Kaisidu Suco Center, Baucau Timor-LESTE
To coordinate plan for cultural ceremonial activity
TOPIC:
Prior to the commencement of TL cement construction and production activities, it is important to identify the exact location in order to hold the cultural activity, including Animal slaughter.
The following details must be confirmed prior to the commencement of the construction purposes:
Plan/venue
Decision
License
Determination of the location
Cultural activity/ traditional counsel
Animal to be utilize etc.
Material to be purchased as follows:
Buffalo
Goat
Pig
Spade (surik)
Tais Mane (waving cloth for man)
Tais feto (waving cloth for female)
Belak (traditional necklace)
Beetle nut
Chicken
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5. Public Consultation Minutes
PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Lian-nain of Suco Ostico
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
14 October 2014
Suco Ostico
Baucau Timor-Leste
Consultation with Lian-nain of Suco Ostico
TOPIC:
During a chat with the Lian-nain of Ostico, he stated that the area of Wailacama, from where the clay
sample was extracted for laboratory analysis, is a part of Suco Ostico. During the Indonesian time,
the wailacama area was under suco Tasi Vemasse Vila, but it has been added back into Aldeia Baha
Mori Suco Ostico. The population is still under the administration of Suku Tasi Vemasse Vila, but
historically they are still maintained as part of Ostico.
In the 4 areas where the clays are, the majority of abandoned land (98%) belongs to the state while
the remaining belongs to the population who are using it as farmland, coconut and teak plantation.
The community is excited that the cement company will create employment opportunity which will
improve their livelihood and economic condition in Baucau District. Therefore, many youth support the
government’s plan to establish cement industry in the designated areas.
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PARTICIPANT NAME & ORGANISATION:
- Community from Suco Bucoli Aldeia Macadai, Lulihen
- The landowners Mr. Virgillio G Antonio, Mr.Oscar Da Silva, Mr. José Da Silva
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
10 November 2014
Bucoli
Baucau Timor-Leste
Consultation with Community and landowners
TOPIC:
The excavation sites, AD - 1- AD-7 –MI – 3, used to be an area where they farmed; there are no trees
planted in the area. They only established old fences around the area. They also declared that there
are many abandoned land, and 5% of them belongs to the community while the rest to the state. They
expressed their concern on how the government and the company are going to value their heritage to
avoid any conflict. Community are happy that there will be an industry to be established in Baucau
municipality for the first time. It will be advantageous to the community and will benefit the livelihood
of the community and the future generation.
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7. OBSERVATION
BY:
- TL Cement
DATE:
LOCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
Bucoli
Baucau Timor-Leste
Consultation with Community and landowners
TOPIC:
Based on the information we have been capturing from seven sucos: Baha-hu, Trilo-lo, Waili-li, Gari-
uai, Bucoli, Caiba-da, and Triloka, many populations frequently concern with Government and the
private sector (company)’s mechanism to manage employment when the project is in operation.
To respond to population’s concern, we told them that we always explain this matter to the community
and we have done socialization with all Sucos and Aldeias about this project and that in the future we
will still maintain our work with government representative in the District, Sub-district or Suco that are
involved in this project. Quite often, we explained to all the community that when we conduct the
recruitment, it will be based on their capacity and skill and that they will participate in training in the
relevant positions ranging from technical to non-technical such as Administration.
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Appendix 2 - Copy of Public Notice
of Proposed Category A Project
REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE MINISTÉRIO DO COMÉRCIO, INDÚSTRIA E AMBIENTE
DIRECÇÃO NACIONAL DO MEIO AMBIENTE
Fomento Building, Ground Floor, Mandarin, Dili. No.Telp: + 6703339119/9094
Notice of Public Meeting Decree Law 5/2011, Environmental Licensing Law
Public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Environmental Impact Study Centro Juventude Caisido, Baucau-Municipality, 3rd of September 2015, 09:00 till end TL Cement Clinker Plant, Baucau Municipality 1. Name of Proponent: TL Cement, Lda 2. Location of Project:
Sucos: Tirilolo, Bahu, Caibada, Triloca, and Bucoli Administrative Posts (sub-districts): Baucau Municipality (District): Baucau
3. Type and Size of Proposed Project:
Component Sector Scale Category
Limestone Mines Mining > 30,000 cbm/year A
Cement Plant Industry Site>Ha, Installation area.3,000m2 A
Road Improvement
and new road
Transport < 30 km B
4. The above named proponent wishes to construct a Cement Clinker Plant, Limestone Quarry, Marine Jetty, access roads, and associated infrastructure at the above location.
5. Pursuant to Decree Law 5/2011 the proposed project is classified as a Category A project, and must go through the environmental assessment process as specified in that Law.
6. Before submitting the ToR for that study the proponent has been asked by the Environmental Authority to hold public consultation on the draft ToR.
7. The draft ToR are available for public comment. 8. The draft ToR are available for viewing at Directorate of Environment, Fomento
Building, Mandarin, Dili, at Baucau Municipality, Rua Vila Nova, Tirilolo, Baucau and at TL Cement, Ramelau Hotel, Aimutin, Dili. In addition, the draft ToR may be downloaded from www.tlcement.net.
9. A public meeting will be held at Centro Juventude Caisido,on the 3rd of September, 2015 at 09:00 AM till end to discuss the draft ToR and for the proponent to receive comments and opinions from the public
10. Any member of the public has a right to comment on the draft ToR 11. Any comments on the draft ToR must be submitted to Joana Belo representing the
Proponent in writing or by email to [email protected] 12. All comments must be received by the proponent within 10 working days of the date of the
public meeting. Date : 21/8/2015