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I. Project Background

As part of the Philippine Energy Plan directed at sustainable development and growth ofsocial equity, the Department of Energy has set barangay electrification as a priorityprogram. The present target is to electrify 100 percent of the 41,995 barangays in thecountry by 2006. As of April 2002, 16% (or ca. 6700) of the barangays remainunelectrified. The hundred percent electrification target will require huge capitalinvestments to rehabilitate/upgrade distribution lines, extend wires to remote areas, andinstall isolated systems, all against the backdrop of budgetary constraints currently facingthe government. The major challenge is to get the private sector involved in the provisionof electricity services to areas remote from the grid. Isolated systems are costly to installand customers belong to the lowest income groups. Decentralized electrification is howeverexpected to be the least-cost option for about 40 percent of the non-electrified areas.

The rural off-grid electrification includes the provision of pre-grid electricity services usingdispersed energy equipment, principally mini-grid service from diesel-and/or renewableenergy sources, and free-standing energy systems like solar PV. Mini-grid systems willconsist of power facilities and also include transmission and distribution facilities.

This framework consists of two parts. The first part (Sections 1 to 3) discusses the projectbackground (Section 1), the safeguard policies of the Philippine Government and the WB(Section 2) and the guidelines for environmental impact assessment and preparation of anenvironmental management plan (EMP) for the market packages (Section 3). Section 3 willprovide the framework/guide in the conduct of an environmental assessment during projectpreparation and in the implementation of environmental protection during construction,operation and abandonment of the project components.

Annexes 1,2, and 3 presents preliminary initial environmental examinations (IEEs) for Iloilo,Palawan, and Davao del Sur. These reports may serve as templates for the IEE but shouldbe modified to suit the specific site conditions and project impacts once the project design isfinalized and the sites of the project components are identified. It must be noted howeverthat an IEE Report will have to be prepared for each project.

II. Project Scope

The project which will be demand-driven would include the following:

1. Decentralized electrification - off-main grid* Small scale generation and minigrids - small diesel plants, small renewable

generation plants using hydro-power and biomass* Stand-alone renewable energy systems -photo-voltaic solar home systems

2. Electric cooperatives subcomponents* Rehabilitation and upgrading of existing systems* Expansion of power distribution systems

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The new facilities may consist of any or a combination of the following:

1. Individual village power supply networks (off grid) consisting of 0.4/0.24 kVdistribution lines and power plants less that 100 kW by private sector operators

2. Multi village off grid networks consisting of 12.8 and 0.4/0.24 kV distribution linesand power plants of the order of 100 to 600 kW by private sector operators

3. Power transmission lines (69 and 12.8 kV) and substations by Electric Cooperatives4. Power distribution lines (12.8 and 0.24 kV) by Electric Cooperatives5. Photovoltaic solar home systems6. Other renewable energy generation plants

Specifically, the components of the small scale generation diesel power plant will consist ofthe following:

a) Diesel power plant (generator set and its auxiliary facilities including fuel receiving,handling and storage facilities and waste handling and treatment facilities)

b) Transmission facilities (backbone and distribution lines)c) Road networks (for access and maintenance), if applicable

The projected total capacity requirement per municipality in the next five years using dieselgenerators are given in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Project Diesel Power Plant Capacities

Diesel PowerProvince Municipality Plant Cap l

__ (Xnitial),kvwIloilo Janiuay 155

Calinog 170l_____ _____ ____ Lambunao 245

Palawan Roxas 625El Nido 250San Vicente 180

._________._____ Taytay 575Davao del Sur Don Marcelino 570 (includes

Malita Malita)Jose Abad Santos 260

The least cost options for each municipality consist of one of the following options: a)barangays to form one or more mini-grid systems where both backbone and distributionlines will be installed and b) only distribution lines will be installed. The transmissionfacilities specifications for each municipality in the three (3) market packages aresummarized in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2: T/L Facility SDecificationsl ~~~~TotaE Length l

Province Municipality Voltage Rating Tyjpe (phases) backbonenlI__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J distribution)~, knM

Iloilo Janiuay 13.2 kV & 240 V 3, 2 and single 18.6 (6.95)Calirng 13.2 kV & 240 V 3, 2 and single 27.1 (7.5)

. __ ___ Lanbu1nao 13.2 kV & 240 V and singl 31.8 (12.1)

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Palawan Roxas 240 V 2 and single 17El Nido 240 V 2 and single 16.56San Vicente 240 V 2 and single 5.49Taytay 240 V 2 and single 17.41

Davao del Don Marcelino 240 V 2 and single 10.92Sur Malita 240 V 2 and single 19.16

_Jose Abad Santos 240 V 2 and single 28.59Notes: 1. Width for ROW: backbone, 6 meters and distribution, 4 meters and line support are wooden poles

2 T/L length and route were based on inital ficld survey and may change after the final design

III. Philippine Environmental Regulatory Framework

All investment projects to be funded by the project must comply with the nationalenvironmental regulations of the Philippine Government and the environmental safeguardpolicies of the World Bank. It is the responsibility of the borrower to carry outenvironmental assessments of projects required by the government and the World Bank andthat proponents obtain the necessary environmental clearances for each project prior toconstruction. Thus, environmentally sound practices will have to be incorporated in theproject design, and potential adverse impacts will have to be mitigated to acceptable levels.

There are a number of environmental laws comprising this regulatory frameworkThis framework has considered the following government regulations and guidelines:

* Presidential Decree No. 1586: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System* DENR Administrative Order No. 96-37: Revising DENR Admin. Order no. 21, series of

1992, to further strengthen the implementation of the Environmental ImpactStatement (EIS) system (1996; Annex 1; Procedural Manual)

. Republic Act 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act and its Implementing Rules andRegulations

* Presidential Decree No. 984: Pollution Control Law* Republic Act No. 7586: National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of

1992* Presidential Decree No. 705: Revising Presidential Decree No. 389, otherwise know

as the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines Forestry Code

a. The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System

The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system was established in 1979(Presidential Decree 1586). The law requires the preparation of an environmental impactstatement by all agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, includinggovernment owned or controlled corporations, as well as private corporations, firms andentities for every proposed project and undertaking which significantly affect the quality ofthe environment. It requires the environmental screening and categorization of projectsbased on their type, location, and scale of the proposed technology, sensitivity of theproject site and the nature and magnitude of the potential impacts.

DENR Administrative Order No. 96-37 (DAO 96-37), "Strenqtheninq the Implementation ofthe EIS System" defines the:

* scope of the EIS System,* procedural flow of the EIS system,

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o public participation and social acceptability,o environmental and monitoring guarantee funds,o administrative appeals,o roles and responsibilities of the project proponent, the EIS preparers and DENR,o schedule of fees, ando fines, penalties and sanctions.

In accordance with DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 96-37, projects are categorized asfollows:

o Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP), projects that will most likely have high riskor negative environmental impact. These require a full-blown Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) Study. Or,

o Projects in an Environmentally Critical Area (ECA), an area which is ecologically,socially, or geologically sensitive. These require as a minimum, an InitialEnvironmental Examination (IEE).

o Projects not classified under the above categories may need to submit a projectdescription or an EMP depending on the nature of their undertakings.

All projects or undertakings falling under the first two categories are required to secure anEnvironmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) prior to construction and operation. Those notcovered may secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) also from the DENR.

b.0 PhiMppine Clean Air Act (RA 8749)

The Philippine Clean Air Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (DAO 2000-81)provide the air pollution control policy of the Philippines. The following air qualityguidelines/standards that may apply to the proposed market packages are presented inDAO 2000-81:

o National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values (Table 2-1)o National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants from

Industrial Sources/Operation (Table 2-2)o National Emission Standards for Source Specific Pollutants (Table 2-3)

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A. Table 2-1: National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values

Short Term 1. Long TermlII.Pollutants ug/Ncm ppm Averaging ug/Ncm Ppm Averaging

__________________ ~~~~Ti im e _ _ __Tim eSuspended ParticulateMatter -

TSP 230 24 hours 90 1 yearPM-10 150 24 hours 60 1 year

Sulfur Dioxide 180 0.07 24 hours 80 0.03 1 yearNitrogen Dioxide 150 0.08 24 hours I

Table 2-2: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants fromIndustrial Sources/Operations

Pollutants Concentration Averaging___N_cm_ ppm Time (min)-

Nitrogen Dioxide 375 0.20 30_ ~~~ ~ ~~~~ ~ ~~~260 0.14 60

Sulfur Dioxide 470 0.18 30340 0.13 60

Suspended Particulate MatterTSP 300 60PM-10 200 60

Table 2-3: National Emission Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants (NESSAP)

Pollutant Standard Applicable to Source imu Permissible

Nox Fuel burning steam generators Calculated as NO2Existing Source 1,500 as N02New Source

Oil-Fired 500 as N02Diesel-powered electricity generators 2,000 as N02

Particulates Fuel Burning EquipmentUrban and Industrial Area 150Other Area 200

Sulfur Oxides Existing SourceFuel Burning Equipment 1,500 as S02

New SourcesFuel Burning Equipment 700 as S02

c. Pollution Control Law (PD 984)

The Pollution Control Law declares a national policy to prevent, abate and control pollutionof water, air and land for the more effective utilization of the resources of this country. Itrevises Republic Act No. 3931. It modifies the organizational structure of the NationalPollution Control Commission (now, the DENR) to make it more effective and efficient in thedischarge of its functions and responsive to the demands of the times occasioned by theaccelerative phase of the country's industrialization program.

DENR Administrative Orders 34 and 35. Series of 1990

For the purpose of monitoring and controlling water quality affected by proposed projects,water quality classification, applicable water quality criteria (DAO 90-34) and effluentstandards (DAO 90-35), water quality monitoring, pollution load assessment/inventory,pollution control technology/strategy/alternatives and implementation and enforcementshould be established.

d. Forestry Reform Code of the PhMppines (PD 570)

The classification, management and utilization of forest lands and resources are definedunder the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines (PD 705). In the Code, under Section 49.Roads and Other Infrastructure, the following are required in the construction of roads andother infrastructures and the delineation of rights-of-way in forestlands:

"Roads and other infrastructures in forest lands should be constructed with the leastimpairment to the resources"."Government agencies undertaking the construction of roads, bridges, communications, andother infrastructures and installations inside forest lands, shall coordinate with the Bureau,especially if it will involve the utilization or destruction of timber and/or other forestresources, or watershed disturbance therein, in order to adopt measures to avoid or reducedamage or injury to the forest resource values".

"In order to coincide and conform to government plans, programs, standards, andspecifications, holders of license agreements, licenses, leases and permits shall notundertake road or infrastructure construction or installation in forest lands without the priorapproval of the Director, or in alienable and disposable lands, civil reservations and othergovernment lands, without the approval of the government agencies having administrativejurisdiction over the same."

Under Section 57. Other Special Uses of Forest Lands, the following applies:

"Forest lands may be leased for a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years, renewableupon the expiry thereof for a similar period, or held under permit, for the establishment of... rights-of-way, ... and other beneficial purposes which do not in any way impair the forestresources therein".

e. ater Code of the Philippines (PO a2O7)

The Water Code of the Philippines institutes the laws governing the ownership,appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of waterresources. The underlying principles of this Code are:

o All waters belong to the State;o All waters that belong to the State cannot be the subject to acquisitive prescription;o The state may allow the use or development of waters by administrative concession;o The utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water

resources shall be subject to the control and regulation of the government throughthe National Water Resources Council (NWRC); and

o Preference in the use and development of waters shall consider current usages andbe responsive to the changing needs of the country.

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f. National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992

An Act providing for the establishment and management of National Integrated ProtectedAreas System, defining its scope and coverage, and for other purposes. DAO 92-25 containsits implementing Rules and Regulations.

Consistent with PD 1586, the following Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) are alsoconsidered as protected areas:

. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlifepreserves, and sanctuaries

* Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots* Areas which constitute the habitat for any endangered or threatened species of

indigenous Philippine wildlife (flora and fauna)* Areas of unique historic archeological or scientific interest. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes

(indigenous cultural communities)* Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards,

floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.)* Areas with critical slope* Areas classified as prime agricultural lands* Recharged areas of aquifers• Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following

conditions: tapped for domestic purposes, within the controlled and/or protectedareas declared by appropriate authorities, and which support wildlife and fisheryactivities.

* Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the followingconditions: with primary pristine and dense young growth, adjoining mouth ofmajor river systems, near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishinggrounds, which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds andstorm floods, and on which people are dependent for their livelihood.

* Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions:with fifty percent (50 %) and above coral line cover, spawning and nurserygrounds for fish, and which act as natural breakwater of coastlines.

g. Toxic and Hazardous Wastes Act (RA 6969)

The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (RA 6969)ensures protection of the public and the environment from the risks or potential dangers inthe use or exposure to chemicals from long term damage brought about by carelesshandling or disposal of hazardous wastes. The regulations on use, movement and disposalof chemicals, hazardous and nuclear wastes in the Philippines are presented in DAO 92-29,the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969.

IV. World Bank Safeguard Policies on Environment

The following World Bank Safeguard policies on environment apply to this project:

a. Environmental Assessment - OP 4.01, BP 4.01, GP 4.01

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World Bank procedures for environmental screening and categorization of projects aredescribed in Operational Policy (OP)/ Bank Procedures (BP)/ Good Practices 4.01:Environmental Assessment (1999). The substantive requirements for World Bank CategoriesA and B overlap to a large extent with the Philippine EIS requirements. In general,renewable energy projects, rural electrification projects including transmission facilities andaccess roads are considered Category B Projects.

A proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverseenvironmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts mayaffect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. EA for aCategory A project examines the project's potential negative and positive environmentalimpacts, compares them with those of feasible alternatives (including the "without project"situation), and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, orcompensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance. For a CategoryA project, the borrower is responsible for preparing an Environmental Impact AssessmentStudy.

A proposed project is classified as Category B if its potential adverse environmental impactson human populations or environmentally important areas-including wetlands, forests,grasslands, and other natural habitats-are less adverse than those of Category A projects.These impacts are site-specific; few if any of them are irreversible; and in most casesmitigation measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. The scopeof EA for a Category B project may vary from project to project, but it is narrower than thatof Category A EA. Like a Category A EA, a Category B EA examines the project's potentialnegative and positive environmental impacts and recommends any measures needed toprevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmentalperformance. A proposed project is classified as Category C if it is likely to have minimal orno adverse environmental impacts. Depending on its specific undertakings, a project maybe required to prepare an Environmental Management Plan.

Preparation of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and an EnvironmentalManagement Plan (EMP) are minimum requirements for each Category B sub-project inevery town. The World Bank Task Team will review from time to time during supervision,the sub-projects' compliance to the requirements of the Environmental ComplianceCertiificate and the implementation of the EMPs.

A Category B project can become Category A if new information reveals that it may havediverse and significant environmental impacts. For sub-projects qualifying under Category Awhich necessitate an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), a WB Environmental clearancewill be obtained through the process of project supervision. In practice for Category Aprojects, WB clearance of the individual EISs is given when 1) an the environmentalassessment report is prepared, 2) the ECC is obtained from DENR, 3) validation isconducted by the World Bank staff to ensure that the process described herein is followed.

b. MaturaO Habitats - OP 4.04, BP 4.04, GP 4,04

World Bank procedures for natural habitats are described in Operational Policy (OP)/ BankProcedures (BP)/ Good Practices 4.04: Natural Habitats (2001). As part of theenvironmental assessment process, the environmental screening indicates the types andestimated areas of affected natural habitats; the significance of the potential impacts; theproject's consistency with the national land use and environmental planning initiatives,conservation strategies and legislation; and the mitigation measures planned. The

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substantive requirements for World Bank Categories A and B involving natural habitatsoverlap to a large extent with the Philippine NIPAS Act of 1992.

The Bank promotes and supports natural habitat conservation and improved land use anddoes not support projects involving the significant conversion of natural habitats unlessthere are no feasible alternatives for the project and its siting and comprehensive analysisdemonstrates that overall benefits from the project substantially outweigh theenvironmental costs. If the environmental assessment indicates that the project wouldsignificantly convert or degrade natural habitats, the project shall include mitigationmeasures acceptable to the Bank. Such mitigation measures include minimizing habitat lossand establishing and maintaining an ecologically similar protected area.

In deciding whether to support a project with potential adverse impacts on a naturalhabitat, the Bank takes into account the borrower's ability to implement the appropriateconservation and mitigation measures.

(c) Electro Magnetic Field Exposures for the Public and Workers

Over the past three decades, there has been some public concern that long term exposuresto extremely low frequency (0 to 3 kHz) electric and magnetic fields can pose healthhazards and can potentially cause cancer, reproductive effects and nervous system effects.While some of these concerns have not been completely resolved, major scientific reviewshave concluded that there is insufficient evidence from which one can conclude that chronicexposure to low level electric and magnetic fields pose a health hazard. A number ofInternational Standards' bodies, including American Conference of Governmental IndustrialHygienists (ACGIH), the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(ICNIRP), the UK National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) have concluded that thelong term health effects of electric and magnetic fields have not sufficiently beenestablished to form the basis for standards.

There are, however, well established adverse effects from short term exposures to electricand magnetic fields at levels much above those found in most environments and standardshave been developed by a number of organizations to protect against these effects. IEEEInternational Committee on Electromagnetic Safety (ICES) have developed draft standardsfor limits on electric and magnetic fields that must not be exceeded. The basic restrictionsspecified in these draft standards are indicated below in Table 1:

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Table IV c-1: Basic Limitations Applying to Various Regions of the body in terms of inducedin situ electric field (Eo)

Frequency General Public Controlled EnvironmentExposed Tissue Fe (Hz) Eo (V/m rms) Eo (V/m rms)Brain 20 5.89 x 10-3 1.77 x 10-2Heart 3350 0.943 0.943Hands, wrists, feet and ankles 3350 2.10 2.10Other tissue 3350 0.701 2.10Interpreation of Table as follows: Et = Eo for F<Fe; Et = Eo (F/Fe) for F>Fe

In addition to the above listed restrictions, exposure of the head and torso to magneticfields below 10 Hz shall be restricted to a peak value of 167 mT for the general public and500 mT in controlled environment.

If existing NPC and NEA standards are employed during design and siting of 69 kV and 13.2kV lines, the above indicated limits for electric and magnetic fields are expected to be easilymet. However, these limits may be included as performance specifications during siting anddesign of the sub-transmission and distribution lines.

V.O l7he General EA Process

This chapter describes the process followed in the preparation of an environmentalassessment report and the environmental management plan as well as existing governmentprocedures and requirements governing the processing of applications in obtaining for thenecessary environmental clearances from the Department of Environment and NaturalResources (DENR).

a. The EA Study

The environmental assessment process begins during project preparation which includesproject selection, location, and design decisions, taking into consideration the specificnature and scope of each project. It starts with identifying significant environmental impactsand that the environmental management plan is adequate to address these impacts. Theenvironmental management plan includes the environmental mitigation measures,environmental monitoring procedures, institutional support, institutional arrangements andresponsibilities and budgetary support needed to implement the recommended mitigationmeasures.

The EA process required by both the Philippine Government and the WB for each sub-project are complimentary in scope and shall be accomplished by the DOE-PMO and theproponent, as the case may be, as follows:

1) Determine project components and respective proposed sites [DOE-PMO]

2) Apply the following screening criteria: [DOE- PMO]

1. Location of the project

o Siting criteria for energy projectso Environmentally critical areaso Socially/culturally critical areas

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2. Project categorization

* Environmentally critical or Category A projects* Projects located in Environmentally critical areas or Category B

projects* Non- coverage projects

3. Level of environmental analysis or study

* Environmentally critical or Category A projects - full EIA study & EMP. Projects located in Environmentally critical areas or Category B

projects - Initial Environmental Examination & EMP* Non- coverage projects or Category C projects- Project description

(EMP if required)

3) Conduct consultations with stakeholders of the project (concerned governmentagencies [GAs], non-government organizations [NGOs], people's organization[POs],and project affected persons [PAPs]) [Proponent]

4) Prepare and submit a project brief/description, citing project components and theirproposed sites to DENR Regional EMB. Request for confirmation of therecommended EA category for the project. The recommended EA process,IEE/Category B per DENR and WB Guidelines can be upgraded to a full blown EISafter review by the concerned DENR Regional Office. [Proponent]

5) Conduct visit to the proposed project site, identify impact areas and establishexisting environmental conditions of impact areas. [Proponent]

6) Identify potential environmental impacts and classify them by significance of impactsusing the IEE Checklist for energy projects provided by DENR. The Checklist willhelp the EIA report preparer to readily screen the list, delineate the significantenvironmental impacts and thus eliminate the others from further consideration. TheChecklist maybe expanded to account for other significant impacts andmitigating/enhancement measures specific to the sub-project. [Proponent]

7) Prepare IEE (Category B)

7a) Prepare EIS (Category A)

8) Acquire other requirements in the preparation of the EA/IEE for submission to theDENR Regional Offices to include, Right of Ways, Certificate of Titles, resolutionsfrom barangay, municipal and provincial governments, clearance from othergovernment agencies and indigenous people when applicable and accountabilitystatements of the preparer and the proponent. In Palawan, an environmentalclearance from Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) for each sub-project is also required.

9) Submit IEE Report to DENR Regional Office or EIS to EMB Central Office for issuanceof ECC.

b. P3ubHic Consultation and Participati>on

Nothing can be more emphasized than the importance of public participation and atransparent EIS process in gaining understanding and achieving social acceptability for aproject or undertaking. The goal of public participation is to enable citizens to takeresponsibility for environmental protection and management through active involvement inplanning, monitoring and decision making. An excellent reference material is the WBpublication, Environmental Assessment Sourcebook Update No. 26, May 1999 entitled,"Public Consultation in the Environmental Assessment Process: A Strategic Approach".

Within the IEE preparation, participation of the local authorities and the local communitiesare secured through regular consultations during the entire EA process. They will also formpart of the Multipartite Monitoring Team that will be formed to monitor compliance of theproject to the ECC/ EMP.

co PubWic Disclosure

EA documents should be made available to project- affected persons, local communities andinterest groups while the application for the environmental compliance certificate is beingprocessed. These should also be made available by the borrower/ proponent at a publicplace accessible to the general public and at the World Bank's Infoshop as soon as heenvironmental clearances for the sub-projects are obtained and prior to the commencementof the bid process.

A WB publication, The Disclosure Handbook, January 2003 and the EA Sourcebook Updateno. 26 describe these procedures and how they integrate into the overall EA process as wellas who does what and when in the project preparation cycle.

For Category A Projects, at least two consultations are required (one after draft TORS forthe EIA are prepared, and the second, after the draft EIA is prepared), and for Category Bprojects at least one consultation (either before the EMP is prepared, or after a draft EMP isavailable).

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Figure 3-1 Environmental Assessment Process

Project Siting and Design : - - Projectcomponents giveninSectam3.2

* -% --- - - --- - - - - - - - - - Apply sating and desgn

Conduct consultation with stakeholders critena(seeSection3 1(i))

4Prepare project brief and submit to DENRRegional Office to confirm recommendedEA category to be adopted (I EE,expanded IEE or full blown EIS)9

Visit project site, identify impact areasand establish existing environmentalconditions of impact areas

Identify environmental project impacts S S t

4Classify and screen envronmental impacts Delineate significantby significance using project type specific -- i--pacts and eliminate

othiers for fuirtherIEE checklist provided by DENR consideration

Prepare Environmental Management Plan__ SeeSection3 4

Prepare an IEE Report -. SeeSection3 1 (vi)

----- _-.-._._._.-.__----- - Obtain otherrequirements of IEE

Submit report to DENR (see Section3 l (vii))

Regional Office , Applicatioti for ECCnot approved

4 Application for ECC approved

Issuance of ECC by lDENR Regional Office

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Acquire Permit toL) O |Construct from DENR

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Note: The process above shall be applicable to each sub-projectinamarketpackage

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d. Project Preparation Cycle

The environmental assessment should be closely coordinated with the other projectpreparation activities (e.g. engineering design, economic analysis, SB and communityconsultations). The preparation should start simultaneously with the initial engineeringassessment and the feasibility study in order to include all environmental aspects in theengineering design right from the beginning. The EIS preparation and ECC processingshould be completed before the signing of the loan agreement with the LGU.

Figure 2 shows the technical aspects preparation vis-a-vis the EA activities.

Figure 2 Schematic presentation of the project preparation cycle

ENGINEERING DESIGN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Invitation and agreement onparticipation of proponents

^ / | | ~~~Scoping and Assessment oflInventory and evaluation of - Environmental baseline conditionsexisting systems [Public consultation]

| ~~Pre-fe asi bility ------ Ana ysis of environmentallCont o astudy o Mimpacts and drafting of EMPct

Public consultation andParticipatory selection of altematEve

Detailed engineering design, ------- ElS/1EE finalization and processingFiaca anlyi an. BApria of ECC and WB EA clearance [Public

dlisclosure]

rLoan agreement with proponents|

| Construction and operation ll Monitorincg and control l| of Water Supply System llof ECC / ENMP

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It is highly recommended to contract an accredited preparer for carrying out theEnvironmental Assessment (see section 2.4.2). A sample Terms of Reference is provided inthe Operation Manual.

VHJo PROCEDURAL GUXDELINES

a. The EA Report

The main steps include:

o Scoping meetings and preparation of a scoping report (see section 1.4 and Chapter2.2);

o Inventory of the environmental baseline conditions (section 3.2).o Potential environmental impacts, direct and indirect, including opportunities for

enhancement (section 3.3).o Systematic environmental comparison of alternative investments, sites, technologies

and designs, including all the significant adverse environmental impacts that areanticipated.

o Drafting of mitigation or environmental management plan (EMP).o Community consultation and participatory selection of WS alternative;o Submission to and clearance of DENR for Categories A and B and the World Bank for

Category A subprojects;o EMP Compliance Monitoring (section 5).

An IEE contains the following basic items:

o a brief description of the project or undertaking and its process of operation;o a brief description of the environmental setting and receiving environment, including

the primary and secondary impact areas;o a brief description of the environmental impact of the project or undertaking,

including its socio-economic impact;a description of the environmental management plan• a documentation of the consultative process undertaken, when appropriate;D a brief discussion of indigenous peoples' concerns and possible socio-economic,

political and cultural impacts of the proposed project or undertakings located inancestral lands or domains, as defined under DAO No. 2, series of 1993, orsubsequently by law, of indigenous communities;

o a brief discussion of gender issues for projects or undertakings with significantimpact on women; and

C a brief discussion of the relationship among population, development, and theenvironment for projects or undertakings with significant impact on population.

b. XEE Review and Approval Process

The proponent submits the proposed project's IEE and secures the ECC from DENR. TheDENR Regional Environmental Management Bureau is in charge of reviewing the IEE. TheIEE is reviewed to determine whether it provides sufficient, appropriate and accurateinformation of the project and its potential impacts. The review will also look into whetherthe Environmental Management Plan sufficiently addresses the predicted negative impactsor risks. The technical review team to review the IEE will constitute staff of the DENR

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Regional Office and/or experts from the academe, other agencies and EIA practitioners to

IEE Submission

DENR Regional -EMB Directorconvenes Technical Committee

15 days

Evaluate IEE based on Review Criteria30 days maximum for substantive review

DENR Regional-EMBPrepares Report and

Recommendation andq1iihmitq tn R Fr ( 1 c; dlAv-

DENR Regional Executive Director'sDecision on IEE (15 days)

ECC Granted or Project needs anDenied EIS

serve as resource persons. The Regional EMB concerned may decide to conduct on-siteFigure 3. ZEE Review and Approval Process

visits and investigations or hold public consultations with affected communities and theconcerned local government units. These are being coordinated through the DENRProvincial or Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs andCENROs), of the provinces and municipalities wherein the project is located.

The recommendation of the Regional EMB is submitted to the Regional Executive Director(RED) who makes the decision to:

* either grant or deny the issuance of the ECC; or* decide that an EIS is further required, in which case he or she shall inform theproponent of such decision.

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For an IEE, the maximum number of days for an ECC to be issued after submission of thereport to the Regional EMB is 75 days (Figure 3). For an IEE Checklist, the maximumnumber of days is 30 days.

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VII. STREAMLINING THE EA PROCESS

An EA shall be conducted for each sub-project (per municipality) included in each marketpackage. Thus, the number of environmental impact assessment reports to be prepared foreach market package are: three (3) for Iloilo (3aniuay, Calinog and Lambunao), four (4) forPalawan (Roxas, El Nido, San Vicente and Taytay), and three (3) for Davao del Sur (DonMarcelino, Malita and Jose Abad Santos).

a. Projects qualified for an IEE checklist

The Memorandum of Agreement between the DOE and the DENR on the Streamlining of theEIS System for Energy Projects indicate the following to be qualified for an IEE Checklist:

Power Criteria

* Thermal power plants with rated capacity of less than 10 megawatts* Hydro-kinetic power plants with rated capacity of less than 10 megawatts* Unconventional/Alternative Power Generation regardless of capacity

Size Criteria

* Hydro-Kinetic Power Plants with reservoir area below 20 million cubic meters

A Land-Based Power Generating Project IEE Checklist is at present beingdeveloped/reviewed by DOE and EMB-DENR (Annex A) applicable for non-critical projects onunconventional/alternative power generation.

If the above projects are located in an environmentally critical area as defined above, anIEE Report will be needed. Power transmission lines and substations are likewise required tosubmit an IEE.

b. Site selection criteria for specific energy facilities:

The following criteria shall be applied in selecting the sites for the facilities below:

Small diesel power plant

* The households/buildings should be at least 50 meters away from a power plant. Ifemissions are to be emitted by the plant, no residential area should not be locateddownwind the resulting emission plume or exposed to more than, for residentialareas 50 decibels at peak hours and 40 decibels during the wee hours in themorning.

* The area should be away from the passageways of wildlife.* The area should not occupy sites of ecological, cultural, and historical significance

or be sited too close to influence sites of ecologic, cultural, historical significance.* Avoid areas where cutting of trees are required.* Acquisition of land and other assets should be avoided, where feasible , and

minimized as much as possible. Resettlement should be minimal or preferably noresettlement at all should be involved.

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Transmission facilities

e The T/L corridor should as much as possible follow (existing rights of way, e.g. thebarangay road networks etc.) and avoid traversing rivers and creeks.

* Households/buildings should be avoided, taking into consideration the electric andmagnetic fields strength's influence on population, health and safety.

* Area should not occupy sites of ecological significance, cultural sites, and historicalsites or be sited too close to influence sites of ecologic, cultural, historicalsignificance.

* Avoid areas where cutting of trees are required.* Avoid areas where significant number of cutting of hardwood or endangered tree

species cutting of trees are required

The sites selected within the declared protected areas should be in accordance with themanagement plans, land use and relevant provisions cited in the NIPAS Act and the ForestryReform Code. For Palawan, the following should be coordinated:

o Management Plans of El Nido Managed Resource Protected Area;§ Malampaya Sound Protected Land and Seascape; and* Strategic Environment Plan for Palawan by Philippine Council for Sustainable

Development (PCSD)

b. Potential Environmental Impacts of Energy facilities

The environmental impact assessment encompasses the different project phases: projectlocation, design, construction, operation, and abandonment. The table provided in the IEEChecklist of DENR for impact assessment and mitigation measures will be used in assessingthe significance of predicted impacts and mitigation measures (Annex A). The Checklist willhelp the IEE Preparer to readily screen the project activities, delineate the significantenvironmental impacts, and eliminate others which most likely would generate insignificanteffects.

Considering all possible environmental impacts which can be generated by the projectcomponents, actions that may affect environmental resources and values are the following:

A. Potential Environmental Impacts Due to Project Location

a. Encroachment on precious ecology. Encroachment through protected areas, forestsand game refuge and wildlife sanctuaries is one of the disruptive effects oftransmission line facilities and roads leading to the project site

b. Encroachment on historical/cultural values. The project may impose hazard tohistorical and cultural monuments.

c. Land value changes. A change in the land use where the project is located may resultin permanent loss of the ecological values of the various resources in the land. Itmay also lead to the depreciation of the value of the subject land and nearby landvalues.

d. Effect on the aesthetic value of the landscape. The T/L may obstruct the naturalbalance of the scenery and spoil the natural beauty of the landscape.

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B. Potential Environmental Impacts Related to System Design

a. Environmental pollution control operations. Selection of equipment for controllingpollution emissions consistent with the National air and water qualitystandards/guidelines set by DENR. Fuel quality shall be controlled to reduce airpollutant emissions.

b. Increase in noise at the vicinity of the power plant. The plant shall be designed toreduce noise to acceptable limits (for residential areas 50 decibels at peak hours and40 decibels during the wee hours in the morning) outside the perimeter of the powerplant.

c. Loss of land for power facility. Proper valuation of lost and damaged assets andcompensation.

d. Permanent loss of vegetation and other sensitive ecosystems for areas needed forthe facilities.

e. Interference with other utilities and with traffic and blockage of access ways

f. Escape of polluting materials. Escape of oil due to poor design may result insignificant environmental pollution hazards.

g. Explosions/fire hazards. Inadequacies in design will result to fires/explosions.

h. Adequacy of buffer zone. Buffer zones should be adequate to preventnuisances/damages to nearby properties.

i. Interference with drainage patterns

j. Environmental aesthetics. The design needs to account the need for preservingenvironmental aesthetics.

C. Potential Environmental Impacts Relating to Construction

a. Uncontrolled silt runoff. Top soil removal and erosion of exposed areas due toearthmoving activities, transport and access road construction will causesedimentation and siltation of drainage and waterways.

b. Nuisance to nearby properties. Construction activities may increase dust generationand noise level due to clearing, civil works and earthmoving activities. Fumes fromvehicular emissions may increase.

c. Interference with utilities and traffic and blockage of access ways

d. Blockage of wildlife passageways

e. Land clearing and tree cutting leading to loss of vegetation and wildlife habitat

D. Potential Environmental Impacts Relating to Operations

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a. Pollutant emissions from plant operation. Major pollutants due to fuel combustionfrom diesel generators are sulfur dioxide (S02), nitrogen oxide (NOx) andparticulates. Stack emissions must comply with the national emissions standard, airquality guidelines and ambient air quality standards due to specific emission sources.

b. Generation of wastewater from plant operation and domestic waste. Wastewaterfrom plant operation are generally oily water from plant washings and maintenance.Sewage treatment plant should be provided to contain and treat domestic waste.

c. Generation of non-hazardous solid wastes from domestic activities.

d. Generation of hazardous wastes. Oily wastes are common from diesel generatorplants consisting of oil filters, oily rags and containers and used oil.

e. Inadequate operation and maintenance. Poor operation and maintenance mayresults to lower efficiency thus increase generation of gaseous, water and solidwastes from the plant.

E. Potential Environmental Impacts of Project Abandonment

a. Generation of non-hazardous/hazardous solid waste. Demolition of plant structureswill generate a considerable amount of disposable materials. Areas/Soilcontaminated with oil must be disposed properly.

b. Change in land use. An abandonment plan shall identify and prepare the future landuse.

c. Residuals from poor waste management. Areas/soil contaminated with oil must bedisposed properly.

Summary of Potential impacts and mitigating measures related to energy projects

Table 7-1: Impact Assessment and Mhitigation For Enerqy Facilities

Predicted Impacts ~ Significance of Xmpacts** M f 9itigating/Enhancement

+/- D/in I L/S I eIrA. [Environmental Impacts due to Project Siting

A.2 Encroachment on D L I o Avoid siting power plantprecious ecology and at/near densely populatedhistorical/cultural values and ecologically sensitive

areas and those withA.3 Land value / land use D L I historical/cultural valueschanges o Careful design/O&M

monitoring and use ofappropriate environmentalstandards.

B. [Environmental Impacts due to Inadeq ate Project esignB.1 Pollutant emissions D L R o Proper selection of equipment

(best available technologyo Control fuel qualityo Complies with pollutant

emission standards

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B.2 Noise generation D L R * Proper design and selection ofequipment

* Use of exhaust silencers* Sound proofing of generator

housing* Adequacy of buffer zone

B.3 Loss of land/change of D L I Proper valuation of lost andland use for power plant damaged assets andfacility compensation

C. Environmental Impacts of Project ConstructionC.1 Increase in dust D S R Regular watering of unpavedgeneration due to clearing, roads or exposed soils/groundcivil works and earthmoving * Remove soil/mud from tiresactivities and equipment before leaving

the area.* Hauling trucks should be

covered with canvass or anyequivalent materials

* Set-up temporary fencearound the construction area.

C.2 Top soil removal and D S R * Stockpile the top soil in a safeloss due to earthmoving place and use as final gradingactivities, transport, access material or final layerroad construction * As soon as possible, re-

vegetate the area.C.3 Erosion from exposed D S R * Conduct constructioncuts and landslides due to activities during dry seasonearthmoving and excavation * Avoid long exposure ofactivities opened cuts

* Installation of barrier netsC.4 Sedimentation/siltation D S R * Set-up temporary siltof drainage or waterways trap/ponds to preventfrom unconfined stockpiles siltationof soil and other materials * Proper stockpiling of spoils

(on flat areas and away fromdrainage routes)

* Spoils generated from civilworks be disposed as fillingmaterials

C.5 Pollution of nearby D S R * Set-up temporary disposalwater body due to improper mechanism within thedisposal of construction construction area andwaste properly dispose the

generated solid wastes.* Set-up proper and adequate

toilet facilities* Strictly require the contractor

and its workers to observeproper waste disposal andproper sanitation.

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C.6 Permanent Loss of D S R o Limit land clearing as much asvegetation due to tree possiblecutting and clearing o Provide temporary fencing to

vegetation that will beretained

o Use of markers and fences todirect heavy equipment trafficin the construction site andavoid damage to plants

o Re-plant/ plant indigenoustree species and ornamentalplants

C.7 Disturbance or loss of D S R o Re-establish or simulate thewildlife within the influence habitat of affected wildlife inarea due to noise and other another suitable areaconstruction activities o Schedule noisy construction

activities during day timeo Undertake proper

maintenance of equipment -

and use mufflersC.8 Noise generation that D S R o Schedule noisy constructioncan affect the nearby activities during day timeresident o Undertake proper

maintenance of equipmentand use mufflers

C.9 Generation of + D S R o Hiring priority shall be givenemployment to qualified local residents

C.10 Conflicts on right of - D S R a Conduct consultation andway settle agreements before

finalizing detailed design

C.11 Increased traffic and - D S R a Strict enforcement of trafficpossible congestion rules and regulations

o Proponent should providetraffic aid during peak hours

C.12 Increase in the - D S R a Strictly require the contractorincidence of crime and and its workers to followaccidents safety rules and regulations in

the construction area and inthe locality (in coordination

I____with local authorities)ID. Environmental Xmpacts During Project OperationD.1 Generation of gaseous - D/I L R a Adequate treatment ofemissions emissions and the regular

monitoring of air quality -ambient and point source

_____ o Proper O&M practicesD.2 Generation of domestic D L R Provision of an effective (at leasteffluents 3-chamber septic tank)

Provision of adequate wastewatertreatment facilities

D.3 Generation of spent D L R a Segregation and reuse ofchemicals or materials, recyclable materialsused equipment and solid a Proper collection, treatmentwastes and disposal of solid wastes

o Proper housekeeping andwaste minimization

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D.4 Increased traffic and D S R . Strictly enforce traffic rulespossible congestion as well and regulationsas increase risk of vehicular . Placement of signage andand vehicular related warnings in appropriateaccidents placesD.5 Generation of Noise D L R . Use of exhaust silencers

. Sound proofing of generatorhousing

* Adequacy of buffer zoneE. Environmental Impacts from Abandonment of ProjectE.1 Generation of solid D S R . Preparation of abandonmentwaste from demolition of plan and implementation ofbuildings or used equipment site clean-up during plantE.2 Change in land use /+ D L R demolitionE.3 Residuals from poor D S Rwaste management

Legend(+) - Positive impact (-) - Negative impactD - direct impact In - Indirect impactL - long-term S - short termR - reversible I - irreversible

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T7We 7-2: Impact Asessment and Mitigation For 7rEazmss$on Unes

Predicted Empacts Significance of NmpactsO | Pitiating/En sancamentPXeasuv(es

_ __ I- D/On I L/S I R/ _

A. [Environmental Problems due to Project itinA.1 Resettlement D L I o Avoid siting T/L at residential

areas, taking intoconsideration population,health and safety

A.2 Encroachment on D L I o Avoid siting T/L at/near areasprecious ecology and with ecology andhistorical/social/culturally historical/social/ culturalsensitive areas valuesA.3 Land Value Changes D L I a Include costs in project cost

A.4 Safe Limits for Electro o Existing NPC and NEAmagnetic fields D L I standards should be strictly

followed during siting of linesto ensure safe limits forelectromagnetic fields are notexceeded

3. Environmental Problems due to Xnade luate Project DesignB.1 Interference with other - D S R o Careful design and selectionutilities and with traffic and of corridors to beblockage of access ways affected/O&M monitoring andB.2 Escape of polluting - D L R use of appropriatematerials such as oil environmental standards.B.3 Explosion/fire/hazardous - D S RspillsB.4 Inadequate buffer zones - D L Rfor protection of adjacentproperties/valuesB.5 Interference with - D S Rdrainage patternsB.6 Blockage of wildlife - D S Rpassageways, especiallymigratory bird routesB.7 Impairment of - D L Renvironmental aestheticsB.8 Loss of land due to ROW - D L I 0 Proper valuation of lost and

damaged assets andcompensation

B.9 Safe Limits for Electro o Existing NPC and NEAmagnetic fields D L I standards should be strictly

followed during design oflines to ensure safe limits forelectromagnetic fields are notexceeded.

C. Environmental Problems due to Construction of the ProjectC.1 Uncontrolled silt runoff - D S R 0 Set-up temporary silt

trap/ponds to preventsiltation

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* Proper stockpiling of spoils(on flat areas and away fromdrainage routes)

* Spoils generated from civilworks be disposed as fillingmaterials

C.2 Inadequate construction D S R * Provision of adequatestage monitoring monitoringC.4 Interference with D S R * Careful/proper constructionutilities and traffic and practicesblockage of access ways * Strict enforcement of traffic

rules and regulations* Proponent should provide

traffic aid during peak hoursC.5 Permanent loss of D S R * Use existing road networksvegetation due to tree as access to constructioncutting and clearing, sitesespecially at the tower * Limit land clearing as muchbases as possible, avoid sensitive

ecosystems* Provide temporary fencing to

vegetation that will beretained

* Use of markers to directtrucks transportingconstruction materials to theconstruction site and avoiddamage to plants

* Replant or replace trees to becut with hardwood and otherfast growing species

C.6 Blockage of wildlife D S R * Careful/proper constructionpassages practicesC.7 Noise generation that D S R * Schedule noisy activitiescan affect the nearby during day timeresidentsC.8 Generation of + D S R * Hiring priority shall be givenemployment _ to qualified local residentsC.9 Conflicts on right of way - D S R * Conduct consultation and

settle agreements beforefinalizing detailed design

C.10 Increased traffic and - D S R * Strict enforcement of trafficpossible congestion rules and regulations

* Proponent should provide____ ___ __ _traffic aid during peak hours

C.11 Increase in the - D S R * Strictly require the contractorincidence of crime and and its workers to followaccidents safety rules and regulations

in the construction and in thelocality (in coordination withlocal authorities)

D. Environmental Impacts Relatin to Pro ect Operationr

DI. O&M staff/skills D S to R * Proper provision of O&M skillsinadequate resulting in L includingvariety of adverse effects training/income/workersimilar to items Bi to B7 protectionD2. Inadequate periodic D S to R * Provide adequate monitoring

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monitoring LLegend

(+) - Positive impact (-) - Negative impactD - direct impact In - Indirect impactL - long-term S - short termR - reversible X - irreversible

d. EnvironnmentaI PV1na gement POasm

The Environmental Management Plan will consist of the following (See Annex A for sampleformats for EMP - Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Institutional arrangements, etc.):

a. Summary of Impacts per phase of the projectb. Description of mitigation measuresc. Description of monitoring programd. Institutional arrangementse. Implementation schedule and reporting procedures (showing links to over-all project

implementation plansf. Cost estimates and sources of funds (including administrative, design and

consultancy, and operational and maintenance costs resulting from meeting certainstandards or modifying project design to satisfactorily mitigate adverseenvironmental impacts at the least cost)

g. Other procedures/guidelines to ensure implementation of EMPh. Institutional responsibilities for monitoring and mitigationi. Detailed description of institutional strengthening needs

A. Proposed Mitigation Measures

The proposed environmental mitigation measures for different project phases are discussedbelow.

a. Project Design

Small diesel power plants should meet GOP, WB environmental standards be equipped withpollution control devices.

During the design stage, small diesel power plants should be provided with the followingpollution control devices:

o Oil-water separator to hold and remove oil from washings from the power facility;o Septic tank should be provided to handle domestic wastes;o Gaseous emissions control (best available technology and fuel quality) that will meet

the prescribed emission standards for diesel power plants at the stack exit;o Noise control equipment such as exhaust silencers and sound proofing of power plant

building.

Rehabilitation and resettlement of people affected by the project, if any, due to landacquisition should be adequately addressed and follows the government and WBrequirements.

o Land Acquisition and Compensation Plan will be required.o Planning and implementation for acquisition of land and provision of compensation

will be carried out in consultation with the project affected persons (PAPs), to ensure

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minimal disturbance and transparency in transactions between the Projectimplementers and the PAPs.

* Entitlements will be provided to PAPs no later than one month prior to expectedstart-up of works at the respective sub-project site.

* Construction work will not be initiated until PAPs are compensated or adequatelyrelocated.

* Community infrastructure affected must be restored or replaced* Institutional arrangements should be in place to ensure the effective and timely

design, planning, consultation and implementation of the inventories* Effective and timely implementation supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the

resettlement action plans must be carried out.

Where indigenous people are affected they should be informed, consulted and mobilized toparticipate in the project. A certification precondition and the free and prior informedconsent of the IP Community in ancestral domain areas of the proposed project should beobtained. NCIP Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1998 and 2002 (unpublished) providethe procedural guideline for obtaining the certification

b. Construction Phase

The scope of responsibilities and liabilities of both the project proponent and contractors inenvironmental protection should be clearly defined. The contractor's contract should includeresponsibilities to comply with environmental regulations, the environmental monitoringplan and the cost of protection. The project owner should have a mechanism of checkingand evaluating the compliance of the contractors.

A multipartite monitoring team (MMT) composed of the project proponent, local community,and non-government organizations shall be established. The multi-partite team shall becomposed of:

* One representative from the DENR Regional Office;* One representative from the Proponent or Plant;* One representative from indigenous people group, in existing in the project site;. One representative from the local government unit (eg. municipal development

office) - For Palawan, additional representative from the Palawan Council forSustainable Development; and

* One representative from Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

Rehabilitation of affected areas due to site clearing and excavation should be conducted.This may require stabilization of eroded areas and revegetation of exposed areas. Thereshould be a designated area for spoil disposal, away from surface water run-off.

During construction, hiring priority should be given to the local residents.

c. Operation Stage

Monitoring of environmental impacts due to project operation and compliance to DENR airand water quality standards should be regularly conducted at least every quarter.

Proper disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes. Handling, processing and disposalof hazardous wastes shall comply with DAO 92-29, Implementing Rules and Regulations ofRA 6969.

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Proper operation and maintenance of power plant and T/L facilities should be promoted toavoid waste generation and safety problems.

d. Abandonment

An abandonment plan shall be prepared as part of the IEE Report to address dismantlingand disposal of waste materials, site decontamination, and future land use.

B. Environmentafl Monitozring Plan

The environmental monitoring program shall encompass all project stages to ensure thatthe proposed mitigations measure are being implemented and garner the intended results.The monitoring program should be able to assess compliance with national standards andthe World Bank requirements and guidelines.

Environmental monitoring shall involve numerous stakeholders: owner of the project or theProponent; project contractors; DENR- CENRO/PENRO; and the Multi-partite MonitoringTeam.

Table 7-3. !Environmental Monitoring PEan

Activity Time/Frequency | ethod Responsibility Safeguard PoliciI F M I ~ ~~~~~~~~~Addressed

A. Project Design

A.1 Acquisition of weekly Verify that there is Proponent OP/BP 4.01 -lands and ROW proper valuation of Regional EMB- Environmental

asset losts or DENR Assessmentdamage, provision of OP/BP/GP 4.12 -compensation and Involuntaryother entitlements Resettlement

Record grievancesand resolution andlength of time theyare dealt with

B. Construction PhaseB.1 Compliance of Weekly Report EM activities Contractor Philippinescontractor on to project proponent PD 984 - Pollutionenvironmental Control Lawprotection/EMP (refer Twice a week Site inspection Proponent RA 8749 - Clean Airto detailed EMP) Act and its IRR (DAO

Weekly Verify grievances and Proponent and 2000-81)resolutions by MMT DAO 90-34 - Waterstakeholders are quality criteriatimely dealt with DAO 90-35- Effluent

standardsPD 1586DAO 96-37RA 8371PA 7611

WBOP/BP 4.01OD 4.20OP/BP/GP 4.12

B.2 Hiring of local Weekly Maintain list of locally Contractor to Philippine Localworkforce hired workers submit to Government Code

Proponent

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Verify compliance Proponent andM MT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

B.3 Compliance to Verify environmental CENRO/PENRO Philippinesconditions of the ECC mitigation measures and MMT PD 1586

are being DAO 96-37implemented.

WBOP/BP 4.01

C. Operation Phase _

C.1 Stack emission First year of USEPA Methods lto Proponent and Philippinestesting for diesel operation, 5, 7 and 8 (DAO MMT PD 984generators - S02, quarterly and then 2000-81) RA 8749N02 and TSP semi-annually Proponent to DAO 2000-81

afterwards submit quarterlyreport toRegional EMB-DEN R

C.2 Ambient noise First year of Use of noise meter; Proponent and Philippinesmonitoring operation Sampling shall be MMT PD 984

quarterly and then done at different RA 8749semi-annually directions along the Proponent to

plant's perimeter submit quarterlyfence report to

Regional EMB-DENR

C.3 Compliance to First year of Oil and Grease Proponent and Philippineseffluent standards operation testing of effluents MMT PD 984

quarterly and then DAO 90-34semi-annually Proponent to DAO 90-35afterwards submit quarterly

report toRegional EMB-DENR

C.4 Toxic and First year of Inventory of Proponent and Philippines,azardous waste operation and materials using MMT RA 6969 - Toxiciventory then semi- checklist Substances and

annually, Inspection of Proponent to Hazardous andafterwards integrity of storage submit quarterly Nuclear Waste

facilities report to Control ActRegional EMB- DAO 92-29 - IRR ofDENR RA 6969

C.5 Compliance of Once a month Site inspection Proponent and Department of LaborT/L to safety MMT and Employmentstandards (DOLE) requirementC.6 Compliance to Verify if CENRO/PENRO, Philippinesconditions of the ECC environmental DOE-PMO and PD 1586

mitigation measures MMT DAO 96-37are beingimplemented. WB

OP/BP 4.01

C. Institutional Arrangement

A. Project Design

Department of Energy shall be assisting in the tendering process (which is the primaryresponsibility of SPUG) and shall ensure that environmental protection is included in thetender documents.

The project Droponent shall conduct information dissemination and consultations with thegovernment agencies (GAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), people's organizations

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(POs) and project affected persons (PAPs). The key government organizations onenvironmental protection are Provincial Envhronment End MatuFaO @$omrc@sOW'le/Community Environment and Matural I$our@ees Df?7ce, RegionalEnviironment Management Bureau, Protected Areaz aindJ Oddifte um@&u, matfl©CroinFci for Xndigenous People, Mational 2ntegrated Proted Au-Gas Program Office,DOE, Department of Agriculture, Palavwan CouncHD for Susa5nabe E@eeopmenit(Palawan only), and local government units Consultations shall be conducted to seek thefollowing:

o Ensure that the project are in consonance with the protected area managementplans, IP and NCIP management plan

D Obtain ROW for T/L facilities and acquire land for the power plants to include:Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), Original Certificate of Title (OCT) and Certificate dfLand Transfer (CLT)

o Acquire requirements for the issuance of ECC to include the following:

* Barangay, municipal and provincial resolutions accepting the project* Free and Prior Informed Consent of Concerned IPs* Clearance from PAWB and PCSD (Palawan only)* TCT, OCT, and CLT

The proponent may hire social scientist/community organizers/information and educationspecialists to conduct consultation and information and education campaign (IEC) andformulate memorandum of agreements (MOAs) and contracts.

The proDonent shall acquire ECC by submitting the IEE for each sub-project to the DENRRegional Environmental Management Bureau Office in charge of processing and reviewingthe IEE.

The Regional Executive Director of DENR Regional Office shall decide within 75 calendardays whether an ECC shall be granted or denied.

B. Project Construction

The proponent shall ensure that environmental protection and monitoring is included in thecontractors contract and being implemented. Cost of protection should be provided in thecontract.

The proponent toaether with the DOE-PMO and DENR Regional EMB Office will form amultipartite monitoring team (MMT) in-charge of monitoring project construction andoperation.

The proponent shall assign a Pollution Control Officer during construction activities. ThePCO should be trained and certified by DENR.

The contractor for construction of diesel power plant, T/L facilities, and other powergeneration facilities (eg., hydropower, thermal, etc.) should submit a monitoring report atleast on a quarterly basis to the project proponents all activities that affect the environmentand the actions undertaken to mitigate the impacts as reported in the mitigation plan.

PENRO/CENRO of DENR Regional Office and MMT shall ensure that the proponent complieswith the conditions stipulated in the ECC.

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C. Operation Phase

The proponent shall implement the environmental monitoring plan and ensure that the ECC

conditions implemented.

The Droponent shall assign a Pollution Control Officer to ensure environmentar protection is

implemented during operation. The PCO should be trained and certified by DENR.

PENRO/CENRO of DENR Regional Office and MMT shall ensure that the proponent complies

with the conditions stipulated in the ECC.

3.4.4 Implementation Schedule and Reporting Procedures

The schedule of environmental protection activities relative to project phases are presented

in Table 3-4.

During construction, project contractors shall be required to submit a quarterly monitoring

report to the project proponent the activities conducted that have a significant impact to the

environment and the mitigation measures undertaken to minimize if not prevent the

impacts, as contained in a mitigation plan.

DENR requires all industrial plant owners/operators to submit the following:

1. Submit an engineers report for issuance of Permit to Construct

2. Quarterly inventory of toxic and hazardous waste;3. Inventory of gaseous and particulate emissions and effluent discharges for the

purpose of annual issuance of Permit to Operate

Tanble 7-4. Emplementation Schedule of EnvironmentalProtection Activities (Months)

Activitiy 1i 2 I 3 -I 4 -5 6 7 8 9 1[ 0 1T 12

A. Project DesignA.1 IEC and Consultation withStakeholdersA.2 Preparation of IEEA.3 Acquisition of ROWA.4 Acquisition of Permits from IPsA.5 Acquire resolution fromBarangay and MunicipalityA.6 Acquire clearance from PCSD(Palawan only)A.7 Issuance of ECCA.8 Acquire Permit to Constructfrom DENRB. Project ConstructionB.1 Form MMTB.2 Environmental MonitoringC. Plant OperationC.1 Environmental Monitoring……I _ I I_I I

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D:. Cost lEstimates and Sources of Funds

Table 7-5 presents the cost estimates and sources of funds for environmental protection.

TaBe 7-5: Cost Estimates and Sources oC Funds o Env!ranmantE0 oPotection

Activity Estimated Cost I Source aqf FundA. PrXoect Siting and DesignA.1 IEC and Consultation Php 20,000 per municipality Include in project costA.2 Social/IEC consultant Php 30,000 per municipality Include project costA.3 Processing of permits, Php 20,000 per municipality Include in project costclearances and ECCsA.4 Preparation of IEE Php 100,000 per sub-project Include in project costA.5 Acquisition of land for For valuation Include in project costdiesel power plant and ROWS. Piroject ConstructionB.1 Environmental Monitoring P20,000 per municipality Administrative cost during

constructionB.2 Training of Pollution Php 20,000 Include in administrative costControl OfficerC. Project OperationC.1 Environmental Monitoring P 20,000 per stack (S02, N02 O& M expenses of diesel power

and TSP) plantP 10,000 per ambientmonitoring station (S02, N02,TSP and Noise)

C.2 Training of Pollution Php 20,000 per year Include in administrative costControl Officer

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Annex A - IEE Checklists

LAND BASED POWER GENERATING PROJECTSInitial Environmental Examination (IEE) Checklist

GUIDE FOR PROPONENTS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSThe accompanying IEE Checklist is applicable gnflyfor Land Based power generating Projects that includes the following criterias:

1. Land Based Power Generating Projects include the following:a. Thermal Power Plants

- Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plants- Diesel/Oil-Fired Thermal Power Plants- Natural Gas Thermal Power Plants- Geothermal Power Plants-Place under "c" Unconventional/Alternative Power Generation- Combined Cycles

b. Hydro-Kinetic Power Plants- Dams- Run-off River- Hydro-power

c. Unconventional/Alternative Power Generation- Solar Power Generation- Wind/Wind Hybrid Power Generation- Biogas/Biomass Power Generation- Others

2. Power Criteriaa. Thermal Power Plants with rated capacity of less than 10 megawattsb. Hydro-Kinetic Power Plants with rated capacity of less than 6 megawattsc. Unconventional/Alternative Power Generation regardless of capacity

3. Size Criteriaa. Hydro-Kinetic Power Plants with reservoir area below 25 million cubic meters

The Project Proponent or his duly authorized representative/s shall accomplish this checklist. Three (3) copies shall be submitted to EMB RegionalOffice in the area. Use additional sheets if necessary.

This checklist does not include other Offshore Generating Facility/Plant. (i.e. Offshore rigs with power plants, Ocean Thermal Power, Wave PowerGeneration, Power Barges, etc.)

DIEFMMO[i C1F YIEIlS$

Proect E9esclptfionD

PROJECT NAME refers to offlcialname of project

PROJECT LOCATION refers to location of project. Proponent should provide complete physical description of the location of the project as wellas its political boundaries (e.g., sitio, barangay, town/municipality, province, etc.)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION provide short description of the project (e.g type of power generation, rated Capacity,engineering dimensions, etc.)

NAME OF PROJECT refers to the ownerof the project (e.g., DPWH, NIA, and name of private company (etc.)

CONTACT PERSON refers to person/s who is authorized to transact with DENR/EMB on behalf of the Proponent (e.g., mayor, municipalengineer, project engineer, etc.)

ADDRESS refers to offlcialaddress of proponent and contact person/s. The address of contact person/s should also be given ifdifferent from that of the proponent.

PROJECT IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATIO/ENHANCEMENT

Answers under the MITIGATION/ENHANCEMENT MEASURES shall describe ALL the mitigation measures for negative impacts or the enhancementmeasures for positive impacts.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

* Letter Request/Covering Letter* SEC Registration or DTI Certification of the proprietor (for businesses)* Zoning Certification from HLURB/MPDC, with or without an approved land use* Height Clearance Permit from the Air Transportation Office (ATO) of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) if the project is

Wind/Wind-Hybrid Power Generation;* Colored Pictures (panoramic view with captions)* Barangay Resolution or City/Municipal Resolution* Topographic Map (1:10,000)* Certified copy of the TCT or OCT is not with the name of the applicant, SPA or Joint Venture Agreement will be required)* Oath/Affidavit of Undertaking* Accountability Statement of project Proponent and IEE Preparer/s* Receipt of the Processing fee (worth Php 3,000.00)

EHMTHEAL EROMMERMTL EM HMATHOM(NEE) CHECXLHS7

FOR LAMB BASED PMER GIEME HOMPROJECTS

1. GEM[EL EMORMAT OM:

1.1 Project Name/Title

1.2 Name of project ProponentContact Person/DesignationAddress :

(complete address street/sitio/barangay, city/municipality,province)Telephone/Fax No: :E-mail :

1.3 Project Location :(complete address street/sitio/barangay, city/municipality,province)

(Attach location map with important landmarks and access points indicated as Annex 1)

1.4 Project Status [] Proposed [ ] Existing [] Expansion

1.5 Project Ownership: [ ] Single Proprietorship [ ]Corporation[]Partnership/Joint Venture [] Cooperative[]Others, please specify

SDROMC DE$CEMOM

2.1 Project Area CoverageTotal Land Area to be developed (m2/ hectare)

2.2 Proof of Ownership (Please attach pertinent document)

2.3 Project Facilities(Attach complete lay-out/site development plan including expansion plan of the proposed building)

Facility Area ( sq. m)/ Capacity/ No.

(use other sheet when necessary)

2.4 Water Resources and Infrastructures

a. Water demandEstimated water requirement during construction : cu.m. per day

Estimated water requirement during operation __cu.m. per day

b. Water supply/sources* Existing public water supply* Surface Water

2.5 Power supplySource of Power: [] Local electric cooperative

[] Own generator capacity.[]Others, specify

2.6 Drainage System(Attach drainage lay out plan as Annex)

Type of Drainage availablea. Major roads [ ]Open canal []Closed/underground drainage [] None

b. Other roads [ ]Open canal [ Closed/underground drainage [] None

Where does the drainage system drain?

[ ] Public drainage system [ I Natural out fall/ water bodyif drainage will go a water body, specify name and location:

2.7 Sewage Disposal System(Attach sewage design layout as Annex)* Sewage system

[ ] Individual septic tank []communal septic tank []Centralized septic tanko Sewage disposal

[] Discharge to an existing public sewerage system[]Treated in a community disposal plant or communal septic tank[]Treated in individual septic tanks with disposal by absorption field or leaching pit[]Others, specify:

2.8 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Systemo Collection System

[]building/project maintained garbage collection system[ integrated into municipal garbage collection system[]others, specify:

o Will there be waste sorting/ segregation prior to disposal? []Yes []Noo Disposal system

[ open dumpsite outside of the project area[]municipal/city landfill area[]Others, specify:_Location of the waste disposal site:

2.9 Handling and Disposal of dangerous substances (if applicable)o What kind of dangerous substances (e.g. oil, lubricants, chemicals; specify) are used during:

Pre Construction:Operation and Maintenance Phase:

e Is an oil-water separator installed ? [] No [ Yes, Location:o What Lubricants Collection and Disposal Systems is used/

Collection System:

Volume of storage containers (liters):Storage location:

Disposal System:[]Recycled []Sold to Recyclers[ ] Others (specify):

For thermal power, what is the fuel type and composition (eg., sulfur and ash content):

3. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT (attach separate sheet if necessary)

Components/Parameters Yes No Remarks1. Slope and topography of the area covered by the

project- Terrain is flat (0-3% slope)- Gently sloping or undulating (3-8% slope)- Undulating to rolling (8-18% slope)- Rolling to moderately steep (18-30% slope)- Steeply rolling (30-50% slope)- Very steep to mountainous (>50% slope)2. Are there areas in the site where there are possible Cause of erosion:occurrence of soil erosion? [] heavy rains

[] unstable slopes[ ] others, specify

3. Are there indicators on the area of the following? []erosion[] liquefaction[] landslide[]ground subsidence[] none

4. Has the area experienced any flooding during the wet Period of Flooding:season or typhoon?

Causes of flooding:[] low area[]poor drainage[ ] water-logged areas

5. What is the existing air quality condition in the area? Provide air qualitymonitoring data

5. Are there existing water bodies within 1.5 km of the If yes, indicate the nameproposed building, e.g. creeks or streams? Information and distance of theregarding quantity, quality, and availability of any water body.groundwater resources should also be secured.

6. What are the present usage of the water resources Provide water qualitywithin or near the project site? monitoring data[ Bathing[ washing[ fishing[]source of drinking water[]recreation (swimming, boating, etc.)

lOthers, specify7. Are there Critical Ecological System (Mangrove, Type:Forestlands, etc.) within or near the area? Are any of []mangrovethese ecosystems protected by national law, or []sanctuaryinternational treaties/agreements/conventions? []forestland

[ ] coralsI]aquifer

8. Will the proposed project be located in a reclaimed If yes, present result ofarea? the sol stability study in

Annex9. Are there existing structures or developments around If yes, please list themthe project site? down:

10. Are there public or private easements across site?

11. Are there existing environmental problems within Indicate if there are500 m influence area incidence of the following:

[]water pollution[3air pollution[]noise pollution[] soil erosion[]flooding[] Others, specify

12. Are there existing trees and other types of If yes provide examples:vegetation in the site13. Are there birds and other forms of wildlife found in If yes provide examples:the area and which has significant value14. Are there fishery resources in the water bodies near If yes provide examples:or within the site?15. Are there existing settlement in the proposed project If yes, indicate thesite who will be affected? number:

Households:_Legitimate landowners:

Tenants:

Squatters:

16. Are there local organizations in the area? Please give examples:Providedetails

17. Are there oppositions to the project? Indicate reason foropposition:

Table 5-8: IMPACT ASSESSMENTAND MITIGATION FORDIESEL POWER PLANT AND SOLAR PVS

Predicted Impacts Significance of Impacts** Mitigating/EnhancementMeasures

=+/- | D/ln L/S R/IA. Project Siting X XA.1 Resettlement e Avoid siting power plant near

residential areasA.2 Encroachment onprecious ecology and o Avoid siting power plant at/nearhistorical/cultural values areas with ecology and

historical/cultural values

B.1 Pollutant emissions . Proper selection of equipmento Proper fuel selection

B.2 Noise generation e Proper selection of equipmento Use of exhaust silencers0 Sound proofing of generator

housingo Adequacy of buffer zone

C. Pre-Construction and Construction Phase of the ProjectCl. Increase in dust 0 Regular watering of unpavedgeneration due to clearing, roads or exposed soils/groundcivil works and earthmoving o Remove soil/mud from tires andactivities equipment before leaving theExhaust emissions from area.equipment and construction a Hauling trucks should bevehicles covered with canvass or any

equivalent materialso Set-up temporary fence around

the construction area.0 Vehicle/machine fuels should

meet EU standardsC2. Top soil removal and loss _ Stockpile the top soil in a safe

due to earthmoving activities, place and use as final gradingtransport, access road material or final layerconstruction . As soon as possible, rip-rap or

re-vegetate the area.C3. Erosion from exposed cuts * Conduct construction activitiesand landslides due to during dry seasonearthmoving and excavation . Avoid long exposure of openedactivities cuts

. Installation of barrier netsC4. Sedimentation/siltation of * Set-up temporary silt trap/pondsdrainage or waterways from to prevent siltationunconfined stockpiles of soil . Proper stockpiling of spoils (onand other materials flat areas and away from

drainage routes). Spoils generated from civil

works be disposed as fillingmaterials

C5. Pollution of nearby water . Set-up temporary disposalbody due to improper disposal mechanism within theof construction waste construction area and properly

dispose the generated solidwastes.

a Set-up proper and adequatetoilet facilities

* Strictly require the contractorand its workers to observeproper waste disposal andproper sanitation.

C6. Loss of vegetation due to . Limit land clearing as much asand clearing possible

. Provide temporary fencing tovegetation that will be retained

. Use of markers and fences todirect heavy equipment traffic inthe construction site and avoid

damage to plantso Re-plant/ plant indigenous tree

species and ornamental plantsC7. Disturbance or loss of e Re-establish or simulate thewildlife within the influence habitat of affected wildlife inarea due to noise and other another suitable areaconstruction activities o Schedule noisy construction

activities during day timeo Undertake proper maintenance

_______ of equipment and use mufflersC8. Noise generation that can ' Schedule noisy constructionaffect the nearby resident activities during day time

o Undertake proper maintenanceof equipment and use mufflers

C9. Generation of employment e Hiring priority shall be given to______q ualified local residents

C10. Conflicts on right of way o Conduct consultation and settleagreements before finalizing

______ ____ detailed designCll. Increased traffic and o Strict enforcement of trafficpossible congestion rules and regulations

o Proponent should provide traffic_ aid during peak hours

C12. Increase in the incidence o Strictly require the contractorof crime and accidents and its workers to follow safety

rules and regulations in theconstruction and in the locality(in coordination with local

__ _ __ _ __ _ ___ authorities)

C13. Generation of domestic Provision of an effective (at least 3-effluents chamber septic tank)

Provision of adequate wastewater______ _ treatment facilities

C14. Generation of solid waste ID Segregation of recyclable

materials* Proper collection and disposal of

solid wastes* Proper housekeeping and waste

minimization1 Strictly enforcement of traffic

rules and regulations2 Placement of signage and

warnings in appropriate placesD. Environmental Impacts Relating to Proj ct_Oper ation

Dl. O&M staff/skills D S to R * Proper provision of O&M skillsinadequate resulting in L includingvariety of adverse effects training/income/workersimilar to items Bi to B7 protectionD2. Inadequate periodic D S to R 1 Provide adequatemonitoring I L monitoring

LEGEND: (+) - positive impact (-) - negative impactD - direct impact In - Indirect impact

L - long term S - short termR - reversible I - Irreversible

EMTAL [EG<RIONEbMlTAL AEN2MAT¢DP (HEE):DEC3LEXT REPORT

[FOR P OWER LXE$!JE$AND3 SD$TATHOzM

1. GEtElL

1.1 Project Name/Title

1.2 Name of Project Proponent/Contact Person/DesignationAddress

(complete address street/sitio/ barangay, city/municipality, province)Telephone/Fax No:E-mail

1.3 Project Location(complete address street, sitio, barangay, city/municipality, province)

(Attach location map with important landmarks and access points indicated as Annex 1)

1.4. Project Objectives[]Proposed []Existing []Expansion

()Rehabilitation ()Area()Demolition & Put up ()Additional facilities

Specify

Purpose : (1 Office building[ ] residential building[I 3 office/residential building[] others:

1.5 Total Cost (civil works and equipment): P (range)

Environmental Cost :

Mode of Project FinancingSelf-Financed Bank LoanGovernment Financing Others

1.6 Project Ownership:[]Single Proprietorship []Corporation[]Partnership/Joint Venture []Cooperative[]Others, please specify

1.7 List of Owners (For Partnership/Corporation)

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1 Transmission Line (T/L)

1.1 Describe the general location of the project.Developed Area (within a built-up area with presence of utility systems or network,

especially water supply, roads and power supply)Underdeveloped Area (relatively far from the urban center with predominant absence of utility

system)

[Provide vicnity map (drawn to scale) indicating land uses as well as exi5ting facilities and utilities within T/L ROW as Annex 2]

1.2 Project Specifications:

Voltage Rating: kV

1.3 Type of Transmission Line

Single Circuit others, specifyDouble Circuit

1.4 Land Use Classification (based on existing land use or approved land use plan of the city or municipality)

Agricultural Tourism Others, specifyIndustrial Forest LandCommercial Open spacesResidential RntuVonM

1.5 Total Length of Transmission Line:

1.6 Width of T/L Right of Way: 69 kV 15 m138 kV 30 m230 kV 40 m350 kV 50 m

500 kV 60 m Others, specify

1.7 TVDe of Line Supports:

Poles Wood ConcreteSteel

Steel Towers Flexible TensionSuspension

1.8 Total Number of Supports:

1.9 Estimated Length of T/L by Barangay/City/Municipality/Province

(Begin from startpn 7oint to end point)BARANGAY MUNICIPALITY/ PROVINCE ESTIMATED T/L

CITY LENGTH

(use another page for additional areas)

1.10 Conductor Material:

Solid hard-drawn copperStranded copper

Copperweld copperHollow copper conductor, strandedHollow copper conductor, segmentedAluminum stranded, steel coredOthers:_

1.11 Line Insulators: (Attach picture)

Pin Type Long Rod TypeCap and Pin Type others, specify

1.12 Pole/Tower Design:

[Attach typical design or pole/tower layout as Annex 3]

1.13 Protection System Description:1.14 Existing Parallel T/L, if any ? ___

1.15 Power Grid Network Map

1.16 TyDe of Connection:

From power plant to existing TL Indicate name of power plant:From power plant to substationFrom power plant to dead end Indicate name of substation:From substation to existing TLFrom substation to dead end Indicate name of TL:From existing TL to another TL _ .From existing TL to dead endOthers, pis. specify

To (Indicate name of S/S or cut-in point and location)

2 Substation

2.1 Land Ownership and Status of Land Ownership

Owned/Titled by virtue of: [attach photocopy ofOC`T/TCT # document as 5Annr 4

CLT/Emancipation Patent No.Free Patent No.

Homestead Patent No.Owned/Untitled (Tax Declaration)Stewardship Contract:Lease Contract No.Others, specify:

2.2 Describe the general location of the project.Developed Area (within a built-up area with presence of utility systems or network,

especially water supply, roads and power supply)Underdeveloped Area (relatively far from the urban center with predominant absence of utility

system)

[Provide vicnity map (drawn to scale) indicating land uses as well as existing facilities and utilities within Substation Site as Annex 3]

2.3 Scheme

Radial others, specifyRing busOne-and-half breaker

2.4 No & Capacity MVA

2.5 Voltage: (HV/MV/LV) kV

2;6 Switchgear Type:

Air-instilated Gas insulated Hybrid

2.7 Insulating Medium Power Circuit Breaker

Mineral oil Gas others, specify

2.8 Transformer

Mineral oil Gas other, specify

2.9 Protection System Description

2.10 Communication Tower, if any?

Attach colored photo of starting of starting point of transmission line route(north view)

Attach colored photo of starting point of transmission line route(south side view)

Attach colored photo of end point of transmission line route(north side view)

Attach colored photo of end point of transmission line route(south side view)

Attach colored photo #1 of a selected portion of the transmission line route(please indicate in the map)

Attach colored photo #2 of a selected portion of the transmission line route(please indicate in the map)

3. T/L and Substation

3.1 Manpower and Employment [Provide a listing of manpower requirements as Annex 6]

How many people will be employed by the project?

During the construction period: T/L S/SDuring the operation andMaintenance period: T/L S/S

3.2 LGU Statements about the Project

[Attach photocopies of LGU statement as A§Ynez ,7

3.3 Construction Schedule: [Attach schedule of development activities from pre- construction, construction to the operation phase in a GanttChart as Annya a

C. DESCUUMOM OFX [EXE$ I EbX ROMMEMl

SO Phydizo Envronnoent7/ S/ Remarks

Components/Parameters v X v X

What is the elevation range of the route (masl)?

< 100 masl100 - 300 masl300 - 500 masl500 - 1,000 masl1,000 - 1,500 masl> 1,500 masl

[To deternine the elevation, refer to thetopographic map which shows the elevation percontour line]Slope and topography of the route (Indicate the area per

slope category)Is the terrain flat or level (O - 3% slope)?

gently sloping or undulating (3 - 8% slope)?undulating to rolling (8 - 18% slope)?rolling to moderately steep (18 - 30% slope)?steeply sloping (30 - 50% slope)?very_ steep_tomountainous_(>50%_slope)?

What is the general geology of the area/route? If yes, causesof flooding or

Are there indications of landsliding in the tower landslides:site? Slide prone

___ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ steep slopes

1. Physical Environment T_L I_ I e r

Components/Parameters Y NY N - NOthers

Are there occurrences of flooding at the site?Low lying areaPoor drainageOthers

Soil type of the site: sandy soil? Other soil type:clayey soil?sandy :loan soil?

Is there any indication of erosion occurring alongthe route? If yes, what type of

erosion:

Generally categorize rate of erosion based on Natural,observation: Man-made

(specifySlight : sources ofModerate : erosion suchSevere : as kaingin,

logging, etc.)

Does the route traverse part of the drainage area Please enumerate the riverof a river system? system or water rivers

affectedThe site affects what river system or water bodies?

. [These must be indicated or shown in thetopographic map]

1. PhVs$acO EnvaranmentT/L I S/S Remarks

Components/Parameters V M v _Are there other natural drainage ways/creeks alongthe route that drain towards communitiesdownstream?

Is the area frequently visited by typhoons? YearWhen was the last typhoon, which visited the area? Wind speed (kph)

Average number of typhoons per year:

Is there a record of tornadoes/twisters, whichoccurred in the area?What is the nearest earthquake, fault zone orvolcano, etc. in the area?Identify the name of zone:Distance (m or km)

Had there been any incidents such as lightningstrikesNear or along the route?

2. Biological EnvironmentAre there any protected areas to be affected by theproject?Are there areas ofcultural/sociological/historical/archaeologicalinterests to be affected by the project?Are there existing trees and other types ofvegetation along the route?If yes, indicate the forest type/vegetation.

Are these birds and other forms of wildlife found inthe area? Are there bird migratory pathways to beaffected?Are there fishery resources in the water bodiesfound near or along the route?Will the route pass near or across a watershed orforest reservation area?If near only, how near? m or kmIf across, indicate name of the watershed or forestReservation area.If answer is yes to any of the above answers, please list down these species (common or local name) in the table provided below.

T/LBirds and Other Wildlife Trees and Other Fishery Resources

Important Vegetation

2.3.4.

S/STrees and Other Fishery Resources

Birds and Other Wildlife Important Vegetation

-2.33.-4.5.

What are the existing forest resources within the T/L route that are important to the community?

TimberFuelwoodnon-timber products, e.g.food plantsmedicinal plantswild animals, e.g.minerals, e.g.others, specify

3. Socio-Cultural and Economic EnvironmentTotal Number

Components/Parameters T/L S/S

Are there existing settlements in the project site?If yes, how many households or families?

How many are legitimate landowners?How many are tenants?How many are caretakers?How many are squatters?

What is the total population of the barangays covered bythe project?

Barangay:1. ________________2.3.4.5.6.7 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9.10 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Average family size:

How many of the houses are made of concrete?Made of wood?Made of concrete and wood?Made of brick?Made of adobe?

3. scc¢o-cumura: and Economnc En5ronoment.ToiM& Humber

Components/Parameters T/L S/SAre there ancestral lands or indigenous people communitiesalong the route or within the Project site?

Indicate group:

What are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Province?

MorbidityIllness/Disease No. of Incidence Rate/100,000 population

1.2.3.

5.

MortalityIllness/Disease No. of Incidence Rate/100,000 population

1.2.3.4 ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5.

Are there existing local organizations in the area? = v

If yes, please list down these organized groups e.g. associations, cooperatives, etc. below:

12345

Are there social infrastructures within the Project site? ] Y EII N

If yes, what are these social infrastructures? (Please check)

El schools El health centers/clinicsEl roads o communication (radio, TV, mail, newspaper)El police station/outposto community centerEl hospitals [l transportationO churches/chapels El others ___

D. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

Potential Impact (+) / (- S / L D/In R/I Mitigating/Enhancement) r Measures

DURINGPROJECrCONSTRUCTION

DURINGPROJECTOPERATION

DURINGPROJECT ABANDONMENT

Legend:(+) - positive (-) - negativeD - Direct In- IndirectS - Short term L - long termR - Reversible Ir - Irreversible

PRO wOMEMTS' CGMH7EMTS AnswerAre you committing yourself to...?

Yes NoComply with existing environmental rules and regulations,Guidelines and criteria?Implement all mitigation and enhancement measures and environmental managementplan that are indicated in the report?Abide and conform with the prescribed rules and specifications forpower transmission lines as contained in the Electrical Code of the Philippines?Construct, operate and maintain well-designed transmission poles, towers and otherrelated structures?Establish adequate buffer zones from the right-of-way of the transmission linesComply with all stipulations indicated in any agreement forged with private or publicauthorities?Report to proper government authorities any illegal forest activities that may bepresent or happening in the project area?Immediately replace/rehabilitate/repair damaged structures/lines resulting fromnatural or man-made calamities?Organize and conduct information, education and communication (IEC) activities onsafety and potential hazards of the project in the affected communities?Properly brief or orient the proponent's staff about the ECC conditions, commitmentsand agreements made about the project?Others, please specify.

B. MONITORING PLAN

Cost ResponsibilityPhase What Where How When Why Install Operate Install Operate

parameter is the is the is the Is theis to be parameter parameter parameter parametemonitored to be to be to be? monitored monitored' monitored- r to be

? type of frequency of monitoremonitoring measureme d

equipment? nt or (optionalcontinuous? )?

Baseline

Construct

Operate

Decommission

C. INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING

1. Equipment Purchases (Tabular Presentation Preferred)

List:• Type of equipmento Number of Unitso Unit costo Total Costo Local or International Purchase

2. Training/Study Tours

List:o Type of Training (Mitigation, Monitoring, Environmental Management, Other)o Number of Students

Current and Future Organizational Unit in Which They Work or Currentand Future Title/Job Description

o Duration of Trainingo Start Date/End Date (for each student)o Venue of Training (Domestic or Abroad)o Institute or Organization to Provide Trainingo Cost (Local and Foreign)

3. Consultant Services

o Type of Serviceo Terms of Referenceo Justificationo Cost

4. Special Studieso Justificationo Terms of Referenceo Cost

Present (preferably in Chart Form) Star Dates and Finish Dates for:

o Mitigation Activitieso Monitoring Activitieso Training Activities

This information should be on the same charn defining the overal pojoect schedule(Project Implementation Plan)

E. INSTITUTIONAL ARANGEMENTS

A narrative discussion supported by organizational charts detailing:

o Responsibilities for mitigation and monitoringo Environmental information flow (reporting-from who and to who and how often)o Decision making chain of command for environmental management (to take

action, to authorize expenditures, to shut down, etc.)

En short, how is all the monitoring data going to be used to maintain sound environmentalperformance-who collects the data, who analyzes it, who prepares reports, who are thereports sent to and how often, and who does that person send it to9 or what does he/she dowith the information-who has the authority to spend, shutdown, change operations etc.

F. CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL NGOs AND PROECT-AFFECTED GROUPS

IProvide documentation of the following:o Date(s) consultation(s) was (were) heldo Location(s) consultation(s) was (were) heldo Who was invited

Name, Organization or Occupation, Telephone/Fax/e-mailnumber/address (home and/or oaffice)

o Who attendedName, Organization or Occupation, Telephone/Fax/e-mailnumber/address (home and/or off Ice)

o Meeting Program/ScheduleWhat is to be presented and by whom

o Summary Meeting Minutes (Comrnents, Questions and Response by Presenters)Baratz/papers/empform.doc 10/12/99

G. ATTACHMENTS/ANNEXES

Title or Description Put a check( / ) mark

1. Location Map2. Photocopy of TCT/OCT/CLT, etc. _3. Vicinity Map4. Tower/Pole Design Layout5. Power Transmission Line Route (1,10:000)6. Listing of Manpower Requirements7. Photocopies of Agreements/Right-of-Way Grants8. GANTT Chart (Schedule of Activities)

9. Topographic Map (1:10,000)10. Clearance from Office of Cultural Communities (if traversingancestral lands or indigenous people/ communities)11. PAWB Clearance (if traversing a Protected Area)12. Endorsement of the Municipal or City Provincial Council

ACCGUMTABXLnT SAT7EHEM7

This is to certify that all the information and commitments in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report are true, accurate andcomplete. Should we learn of any information to the attention of the appropriate EMB DENR Regional Office.

We hereby bind ourselves jointly and solidarily to any penalty that may be imposed arising from any misrepresentation or failure to statematerial information in this IEE Report.

It witness whereof, we hereby set our hands this day of at

Project Proponent

Title/Designation

ACXMDWLEDGETEM7

BEFORE ME this day of . 19At personally appeared

with Community Tax Certificate No. issued on

at in his/her capacity as

and acknowledged to me that this IEE is his/hervoluntary act and deed, and the voluntary act and deed of the entity he/she represents. This document, which consists of pages,including the page on which this acknowledgement is written is an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report Checklist.

Witness my hand and seal on the place and date above written.

Notary Public

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