MAP OF MALAYSIA

OUTLINE EIA PROCEDURE IN MALAYSIA

(INCLUDING EMP)

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

INTRODUCTION ! Continuation process of EIA ! Ensures commitment of project proponent ! Implementation of mitigation measures

proposed ! Implementation of approval conditions ! EMP to be submitted to Department of

Environment (DOE) Malaysia at least 90 days before project is implemented

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

! Must be approved by DOE Malaysia before commencement of project

! Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) as part of EMP for projects involving earthworks

! DOE Malaysia monitors implementation of EMP and approval conditions to ensure compliance

Environmental Management Plan

EMP - illustrated

Environmental Impact Assessment Actions to be taken

Project planning Construction and implementation

What can be done

What might happen

EMP - Main objectives

EMP - living document

! should be improved and adapted throughout the life of the project to reflect changing conditions

! be subjected to periodic review to ensure their continued relevance and validity

Guidelines for effective EMP:

! WHY: State the objective of the mitigation measures and why it is recommended;

! WHAT: Explain the specifics of the mitigation measures and how it will be designed and implemented:

! identify measurable performance standards by which the success of the mitigation can be determines as according to the EQA 1974

! provide for contingent mitigation if monitoring reveals that the success standards are not satisfied

! WHO: Identify the agency, organisation, or individual responsible for implementing the measure;

! WHERE: Identify the specific location of the mitigation measure;

! WHEN: Develop a schedule for implementation.

EMP Format

EMP Format (cont.)

! project concept / description ! work schedule ! changes since the EIA approval

INTRODUCTION

EMP Format (cont.)

! managements commitment ! short-term and long-term objectives

POLICY

EMP Format (cont.)

! top level environmental management team (roles and responsibilities)

! environmental consultants and laboratory ! frequency and type of safety and

environmental training ! estimated budget for implementation

ORGANISATION CHART AND BUDGET

EMP Format (cont.)

! EIA approval conditions and conditions for appeal, if any

! related standards and regulations as stipulated under the EQA 1974

! required environmental monitoring and frequency of reporting

! copies of any written approval or permission by DOE Malaysia

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

EMP Format (cont.)

! initial baseline information for reference ! sampling locations and parameters, with

justifications of site selection ! effluent discharge, air emissions, waste,

noise and vibration monitoring ! sampling methods and monitoring frequency ! time frame for reporting to DOE Malaysia

MONITORING PROGRAMME

EMP Format (cont.)

! identified significant impacts should be addressed; mitigation measures incorporated into detailed design and contract documents

! pollution control equipment and operational procedures

! site abandonment plan if project delayed or permanently abandoned

! closure or rehabilitation plan

SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS AND POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

EMP Format (cont.)

! outline actions to be taken in case of emergency (e.g. landslide, oil or chemical spill, failure of pollution control equipment)

! organizational roles and responsibilities ! chain of command ! communication channels clearly defined ! list of relevant agencies involved (e.g. Police,

Fire and Rescue Dept., Local Authority, DOE, DOSH, etc)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINGENCY PLAN

EMP Format (cont.)

! EMP will facilitate in terms of planning, monitoring, control and protecting the environment as well as enforcement implementation by the DOE Malaysia.

! should have provisions for adjustments and modifications if necessary due to future change in requirements, as yet unanticipated.

CLOSING

EMP Evaluation

! Evaluate the quality of the EMP according to EMP format

! There should be a proper assigned budget

! Contracts and Bill of Quantities should include requirements for mitigation

! There is clear assignment of responsibilities and legal responsibilities of mitigation measures identified

Benefits of Effective EMPs

! Increase in environmental awareness of all parties

! Increase in training opportunities ! Consistent, regular monitoring ! Progressive action plans that respond

dynamically to change ! Opportunity to document changes and update

approaches as necessary

Number of EIA received: since 1988 3773 and year 2006 263 reports

REGISTRATION OF EIA CONSULTANT

1. EIA CONSULTANT 7 years in environmental management, 5 EIA reports approved.

2. SUBJECT CONSULTANT must highly competent in the selected field, able to perform detailed study which may include modeling.

3. ASSISTANT CONSULTANT 1 year in environmental management.

Regardless of the EIAs findings, the challenge is to adopt techniques into the EIA process that enables economic, social, and natural resource and environmental objectives to be satisfied; helping to identify development projects which are consistent with and which facilitate environmental objectives and strategies.

The quality of EIA reports in Malaysia depends on the quality and experience of the EIA consultants.

CHALLENGES

EMERGING CHALLENGES

New challenges imposed by globalisation Environmental impacts becoming larger, more complex Increasing difficult to predict and mitigate Higher in Public Expectation

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